A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne, New York – The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is honored to announce that we have received an Artist Employment Program (AEP) grant from Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY). Ten very highly talented local artisans will be partnering with the Club for the program: Katsitsionni Fox, Theresa “Bear” Fox, Jack Johnson, Tsotawe Billings, Brandon Lazore, Bruce Boots, Alicia Cook, Carrie Hill, Marjorie Skidders and Aronhiahies Herne. This program is designed to support employment opportunities for artists, the program is funding 98 colla...
By Andy Gardner. An Akwesasne woman designed a ribbon skirt to honor Team Ireland's withdrawing from the next World Games lacrosse bracket and giving their spot to the Haudenosaunee Nationals, formerly known as the Iroquois Nationals. They competed in the World Games and finished in fifth place, while the Nationals women took seventh in their bracket. "I just want to thank Team Ireland for doing that. It meant so much to Indian country. It meant a lot and inspired me to do this," Cheyenne...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s (SRMT) Mental Health Program was awarded two federal grants from Indian Health Services totaling $586,001 for each of the next five (5) years to provide safer care for community members at risk of suicide. The SRMT Akwesasne Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) Program received annual funding in the amount of $348,511; while the SRMT Zero Suicide Initiative Project secured an annual grant for $237,490. Both grants amount to $2,930,005 for the next five years. “Suicides and suici...
By Jourdan Bennett-Begaye and Kolby KickingWoman. Perhaps the greatest Olympian, Jim Thorpe, is back on top. The International Olympic Committee has corrected the record books to reflect Thorpe's Olympic victories for the decathlon and pentathlon events in Stockholm's 1912 Olympic Games. The Olympics website shows that Thorpe, Sac and Fox and Potawatomi, is the sole gold medal winner for the decathlon and pentathlon for the 1912 games Thursday afternoon. ICT learned earlier this week that the co...
Unprecedented temperatures are affecting countries globally - 116F in Portugal over the weekend; nearly 104F in parts of Britain on Monday killing nearly 1,000 people in Western Europe. According to media, roads in France are under threat of literally melting, rail lines are in danger of buckling and runways at airports have been forced to shut down. Fourteen Italian cities including Rome, Milan and Florence are due to be put on the country's highest heatwave alert on Thursday, up from nine on...
SYRACUSE – Eva P. Cook, 82, a native of Akwesasne, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Crouse Hospital. Eva was born on March 30, 1940, at the family home in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late James Basil and Nancy M. (Thomas) Cook. On December 17, 1965, she married Frank W. Cook in Syracuse. He predeceased her on February 23, 2006. Eva worked for the Native American Special Education Program for Syracuse City School District teaching arts and crafts and the Mohawk Language for 20 y... Full story
FORT COVINGTON – Gladys M. Yaddow, 91, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2022 at Massena Hospital after a brief illness. Gladys was born on May 14, 1931 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Stephen and Charlotte (Garrow) Millett and attended local schools. Gladys first married Raymond Aldrich, he sadly predeceased her in 1965. She later married William Mayville who also predeceased her in 1984. She found love again and married Howard Yaddow, unfortunately he predeceased her in 1999. G... Full story
AKWESASNE – Tanner Austin Scott Jock, 31, of 111 Francis Jock Memorial Road, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Tsi Snaihne. Tanner was born on March 23, 1991, the son of Delores "Dee" Jock and Daniel Lazore, Sr. He attended schools in Akwesasne before going Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School. Tanner worked various jobs throughout the community. He had a great love for fishing and enjoyed spending time with his family, dancing, and will fondly be remembered for his great a... Full story
Canandaigua, NY – Dennis W. Tessier, age 58, passed away unexpectedly, on June 24, 2022, at FF Thompson Hospital. He is survived by his sister, Helen Tessier; two brothers, Lawrence (Kelley) Tessier and Corey Tessier; four nieces and three nephews; eight great-nieces and five great-nephews. Dennis was born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and was the son of George and Linda (Francis) Tessier. He was a selfless man to his family and friends, caring for many of his nieces and nephews throughout t... Full story
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe was proud to have received presentations from the Akwesasne Freedom School (AFS) and the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club (ABGC) at the Monthly Tribal Meeting held on Ohiarihkó:wa/July 9, 2022. Both organizations were named recipients of SRMT Community Development Funds, so the presentations provided an opportunity for tribal members to learn more about both organization's proposed capital projects. "At the September 2021 Tribal Meeting, the Tribe initiated...
The Cornwall Ribfest Akwesasne Day is happening on Thursday, July 21, 2022. This is just one day of their four-day festival taking place in Lamoureux Park, Cornwall. Ribfest organizers said, “Join us on Thursday July 21st with “Greetings to Akwesasró:non”, a day dedicated to celebrating the Akwesasne community and its arts and cultures. Take a stroll through the crafters tents where we will be featuring the best Indigenous crafters the region has to offer.” From 11:00 to 3:00 enjoy traditional music featuring Akwesasne Women Singers, Akwesasn...
Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory – Thursday, July 14, 2022, marks a major step forward in advancing First Nations control over First Nations education for almost 5,800 students in 22 communities in Quebec. The Grand Chiefs and Chiefs of the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) and the Honorable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, gathered on the Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory to sign a historic regional education agreement. Kahsennénhawe Sky-Deer, Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief; John Martin, Chief of Gesgapegiag and Chief Responsible for Educa...
The release of the recent Peace on the Water Senate report gives our community hope that there may be a pathway forward for the recognition and implementation of our Indigenous rights. We are encouraged that the Senate has ben able to recognize and articulate the various the barriers that the Mi’kmaq have faced in the exercise of our rights – barriers that have been created through the administration of rights under DFO. While we are encouraged with the findings it must also be said that we raised these issues two years ago, and had Canada lis...
1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Generations Park Any questions, please contact Emily Tarbell at 518 495 7031 Free Event (Caregivers and companions welcome) GAMES PRIZES AND MUSIC BY ROGER MITCHELL...
Continued from last week Maintenance: The Kayanerekowa provides that the people must meet at regular intervals to reaffirm their commitment to the law and to the peace that it seeks to establish. The same principle holds true for international relations. A chain that is held loosely in the hand or allowed to slip binds no one. A chain that is allowed to rust or become tarnished may break. To the Iroquois, alliances were dynamic, ongoing relationships, and if they were not kept alive—were not continually improved—friends might turn to enemies ov...
1. Oh nisen'tarò:ten? What clan are you? 2. Wakathahión:ni I am wolf clan 3. Wakkwáho I am wolf 4. Wakhskaré:wake I am bear clan 5. Wakeniáhton I am turtle clan 6. Wake'nehsí:io I am snipe clan 7. Wakeneniothró:non I am deer clan 8. Kiawerón:ko niwaki'tarò:ten I am eel clan 9. Tsianì:ton niwaki'tarò:ten I am beaver clan 10. O há:kwaront niwaki'tarò:ten I am heron clan 11. T eiakoia'táhkhwa niwaki'tarò:ten I am hawk clan 12. W akhsennakéhte I have no clan 13. S ha'onkeni'tarò:...
Ierahkwiio Mia Mitchell graduated from The Hill Academy, Vaughn, Ontario on June 28, 2022. Mia is the daughter of Ietsi Skidders and Ian Mitchell and will be attending University of Massachusetts-Lowell in the Fall....
RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds New Yorkers of their rights as summer travel heats up. Travel disputes remain one of the top complaints handled by DCP. In 2021, DCP fielded hundreds of complaints from consumers who had to cancel or reschedule their travel plans due to COVID-19. As more New Yorkers are traveling again, consumers should be informed of their rights, shop smart to safeguard their hard-earned money, and stay vigilant to protect themselves from scams. “With flight cancellations spiking and airports o...
By Jason Hunter. After landing her dream job as the Executive Director for the Saint Regis Tribal Gaming Commission in Akwesasne, Jill Benedict '01 & '24 was still looking for ways to challenge herself. Twenty years after receiving her undergraduate degree from SUNY Potsdam, she has returned to her alma mater to pursue an M.S. in Management-a fully online degree program that has allowed her to parlay her educational experiences into transferrable leadership skills for the Mohawk government. "I...
CORNWALL – The Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Saunders Hydro Dam Visitors Centre is pleased to announce the return of its fun, free educational programs for the 2022 summer season. The programming features many community partners including the River Institute, Native North American Travelling College, The Lost Villages Historical Society, Earth Rangers, and more! Whether you're interested in science and technology, community service, environmental research, or history and culture the Saunders H...
By Nick Martin. As part of its recent precedent-breaking spree, the U.S. Supreme Court turned federal Indian law on its head this week on Wednesday, June 29. In the case of Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a majority of five conservative justices sided with the state of Oklahoma, finding that state governments have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute non-Native citizens for crimes committed against Native citizens on sovereign tribal lands. The opinion, authored by Trump-appointed Justice Brett Kavanaugh, breaks with centuries of established federal...
Kahnawà:ke – Mohawk Online Limited (“Mohawk Online”), is pleased to announce that it will be making a donation of $5 million to the Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center (“KCAC”) Capital Campaign, which is working to raise $16 million toward the building’s estimated cost of $37 million. “Mohawk Online Limited was created in 2015 as a socio-economic initiative, with a mandate to make donations to Kahnawà:ke-based organizations that benefit the Community; with a special emphasis on promoting Mohawk language, culture and traditions,” said Dean Montour,...
by Melinda Myers Cilantro is a favorite ingredient in guacamole, tacos, rice dishes and of course salsa. But as summer temperatures climb, the cilantro quickly goes to seed. This can be frustrating but using all parts of the plant or growing a heat tolerant cilantro-flavored substitute can help. Gardeners in cooler climates can sow seeds every three to four weeks throughout the summer for continual harvests. Those with hotter summers will have the best results growing cilantro in the cooler...
By Doug George-Kanentiio. The US is now being consumed by a powerful anti-life movement, one which cloaks itself as “pro-life” even as it qualifies the natural rights of women and the environment. The extremists have control of the US Supreme Court which defies logic and the will of the great majority of the American people when it eliminated the ability of women to control their bodies by undermining the option of abortion, then followed that decision by gutting the power of the federal government to regulate pollutants, then concluded by res...
