A Voice from the Eastern Door
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(July 13, 2017) Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call at 10:48 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in regards to a house fire on Willow Street in the village of Kana:takon (Akwesasne, QC). Firefighters arrived on scene minutes later. Upon arrival of first responders, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Police evacuated nearby homes and relocated the individuals to safe locations. Quebec Hydro attended to disconnect all power sources to the residence. Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance was also on...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Conservation (DEC), representatives from Arconic, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division and others were present at the Office of the Aging building for a public meeting on the New York State Superfund Site; The Grasse River on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Prior to this meeting EPA and DEC held two other meetings, one on Tuesday, May 9, 2107 and another on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 which was well attended by many community...
On Tuesday, July 11th, 2017, the Akwesasne community along with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Native North American Travelling College welcomed a group of walkers and canoers, who are raising awareness for river and water protection by walking around the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. This is the 14th journey for some, like Josephine Mandamin, founder of the Mother Earth Water Walk. Josephine along with others, began their journey in Minnesota with relay style walking and a carava...
On Monday July 17th, 2017 the Ontario Power Generation Center hosted an unveiling event on behalf of the mural painted by John B Thomas of Akwesasne. The mural was completed last year and has been on display since. The event was the official recognition of the artist who created such a beautiful piece of art for everyone to enjoy. The mural itself tells Akwesasne's side of the story when it come to the St. Lawrence River. A great deal of time and energy was spent on details that Thomas used in...
AKWESASNE - Steven J. Smoke, 54, of 6 Smoke Road, peacefully passed away at his home Wednesday night, July 12, 2017. Steven was born July 11, 1963 in Cornwall, the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Lazore Smoke. He attended school at St. Regis Mohawk and Salmon River Central. On July 31, 1993, he married Angela Susan Hollossy in St. Catharines, Ontario. Steven was a carpenter and formerly worked security at the Mohawk Bingo Palace before owning and operating Smokey's Towing. He was a...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...
Letter to the editor...
The beginning of Wellness Week started off with activities held at the Generations Park on Monday July 10th, 2017. One of the first community events on Monday held was a Family Kickball Tournament sponsored by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and the Akwesasne Child and Family Services. Darius White and 2445 Organics was also set up during the day, giving out free Green Drinks for everyone to try. 2445 Organics had their grow trailer set up alongside Darius White to showcase their...
Local kayaking enthusiasts you see here and there along the local waters got a chance to band together last week and get together for their love of the sport. As part of Wellness Week activities there was a kayaking event and 23 people put in at Sitting Bull Campgrounds. The winds made the Raquette River choppy but the regatta went into it head on. Most of the group made it up to the Grand Mohawk Inn before turning back to Sitting Bull were they were treated to a Chicken Dinner provided by Big...
On Wednesday July 12th, 2017 the Akwesasne Wellness Week held the Pathway to Healthy Families Relay Race at the Generations Park as part of Akwesasne Wellness Week. The community event began at 4:00 pm with sign-ups for door prizes and at the end of the week, grand prizes. The Intensive Preventative Program, Traditional Support, Akwesasne Group Home, Preventive Services, Foster Care Home Finder, Child Advocacy Center and the Social Services Division sponsored the event. The relay race was set...
On day two, the conference resumed with two panels and three individual presentations: Mike McDonald, Doug Kanetiio George and Kenneth Deer. Doug Kanetiio George Doug George shared an in-depth historical context of the Doctrine of Discovery dating back to the early 1300's and how this Doctrine still deeply relates to all aboriginal and native peoples today. 'The Doctrine of Discovery was declared by European monarchies in order to legitimize the colonization of lands outside of Europe. Between...
MCA's Community Health Program held its second cooking class on Thursday July 13th from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health facility. The purpose of the classes is to help children gain confidence and skills in the kitchen. Cooking and meal prep can also be turned into quality time with the family. The class promotes healthy habits, because kids are likely to try new foods and eat better. The children involved in the cooking classes are learning about kitchen and benefits that will...
Atsiaktonkie, Wolf Clan, Akwesasne Terrotory based singer songwriter has just announced the release of a new album titled, "RISE" with Strong Wind Records. Atsiaktonkie is a two time NAMMY award winning artist, his second NAMMY for the album, "Along the River". Rise, his fifth album features 'The Missouri' and recorded at Lolo Studios in Massena, NY. The Missouri can be heard on alongtherivermusic.com. Atsiaktonkie is planning an August release gatherhing in Akwesasne as well as playing at the...
Submitted by Tsiionkwanonhso:te Activity Program The Activity Department at Tsiionkwanonhso:te welcomes Lisa to the team! Lisa brings many years of experience working with the seniors and frail elderly in long term care recreation programs. With the addition of one more person, the activity calendar will be able to offer activities in the evenings and every weekend and give the current activity staff person a well-deserved vacation! Volunteers play a very important part in improving the lives of residents living in long term care. Volunteers ca...
Submitted By John Kahionhes Fadden During a hunting trip into the Adirondacks two boys took off on their own to explore and to mimic their elders by following tracks and trails adventurously. They carried their bows and quivers as they explored. They walked silently with alert eyes and ears. They surprised chipmunks, squirrels, and some birds including a partridge whose explosive flight startled them. They saw paths/trails of rabbits, deer and bear, plus some larger deeper trodden trails...
Notice they shake hands with their left, because they don't trust one another!...
Mohawk Lesson...
Senior Center Visits Six Nations Indian Museum...
By Richard Gast, CCE Program Assistant: Horticulture and Natural Resources, Master Gardener The Cornell University (CU) College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) has a long and productive history as an institution known for successfully introducing novel plant varieties with cold tolerance and improved disease and insect resistance. Their grape-breeding program, centered at CU's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY, dates back to 1888. Since 1972, the program has...
On July 6th an opening ceremony was held at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena for the 'Sexual Assault: The Roadshow' a travelling, pop-up, participatory art gallery in a shipping container. The Roadshow aims to raise awareness and change conversations about sexual assault. From the outside it just looks like a shipping container with graffiti all over it, but one thing that stands out as soon as you lay eyes on it, is the words drawn across the container "Sexual Assault: The Roadshow". It makes you...
All kids could use some extra cash over the summer and it's also never too early to make them work for it. On Monday, while the temperatures went into the 80's, this enterprising group of kids wanted to make some extra money. They offered cold refreshing lemonade to anyone wanting to make the hot summer day a little cooler. Back L-R: Rihanna Thomas and Diane Thomas. Front: Paris Thomas and Syanne Thomas. Photo: Derrick Lafrance....
Nominations are open for the 2017 edition of the Akwesasne Business Excellence Awards! You must visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVC35KT or simply go to the Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and click their link. The nomination form does ask for your name, phone number and email, and also states “PLEASE NOTE: All submissions must be COMPLETE-or it may be considered null/void.” Here are the categories: Customer Service Award Community Choice Award Business Recognition Award The Arts and Business Award Entrepreneur of the Year Awa...
By Wayne Samphier, SRMT Environment Pesticide Technician Because of their size, most gnats look exactly the same. They are tiny and usually black in color. However, if you take a closer look, you will notice some distinct differences between different types of gnats. The most common type of gnat that most people will have to deal with is the house plant gnat. For most people, this type of gnat appears from potted plants. If the quality of soil is poor then there is a greater likelihood for the...
Thursday, Ohiarihko:wa/July 20, 2017 Anowarako:wa Arena Turtle Room 6:00pm 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council attendance B. Moment of silence 2. COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE 3. RULES OF ORDER 4. FOLLOW UP | Ohiari:ha/June 22, 2017 General Meeting Action Items 5. PRESENTATION | Ionkwakwenion – Honoring Taylor Francis, Iakokwenienstha Porter and Jenna Thompson. 6. PRESENTATION | Entewatatha:wi 7. PRESENTATION | Hydro One – Sovereign Wealth 8. PRESENTATION | Kawehno:ke Bridge Corridor 9. PRESENTATION | Tobacco Pilot Project 10. UPDATE | Akwesasne Ele...
Onondaga Nation Facing Turning Point in Education Onondaga Nation is facing a turning point in the education of their children. Onondaga children attend the Onondaga Nation Elementary School, which operates under the LaFayette School District. Most Onondaga high school students attend the LaFayette High School. Unlike any other school in Central New York, the Onondaga Nation School is solely for Onondaga Nation students who are taught the state curriculum at the same time they learn the Onondaga language and culture. Onondaga Nation School...
