A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne was host to over one thousand people from across the Confederacy this past week. Delegates and representatives from Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tuscarora arrived in Mohawk country to hear the recital of the Kaienerakowa, an account of the formation of the Haudenosaunee, the structure of the constitutional and political foundation of the Confederacy. As was said by one speaker, "in the best words I have..." the Kaienerakowa is more, its an staggering story, yet not a legend, it...
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Walking With Our Sisters is coming to Akwesasne in November to the Kawehnoke Recreation Center. It is a commemorative art installation for missing and murdered women across North America. To help raise awareness to this very important project, there will be various events taking place. One of the events that is presently taking place and drawing a lot of popularity is the completion with beading of the moccasin vamps. These vamps are used to signify the unfinished journeys of many native women...
Submitted by Sandi Barnes Akwesasne Storm Bantam became Provincial "B" Champions in Whitby, Ontario during the Ontario Lacrosse Festival. The Bantams participated in the "B" bracket, entering in the tournament as being ranked #1 in the Division. The team went undefeated for the weekend, celebrating with Gold Medals in the end, as their reward for all their hard work and training throughout the season. A summary of the Round Robin play: Friday, July 31st Game 1: Akwesasne defeating Newmarket...
The art of cinema and television play an extraordinary role in our lives in this current day and age, just as it did in previous generations. Just as with everything in life, the part it plays is varied amongst everyone, but it still plays a role in all of our lives. Film and television create fantastic worlds in which we can feel a sense of belonging that some may not feel in their own world, and it allows us the ability to jump into them to go on an adventure of a lifetime at any point in...
The family of Carmen Tarbell would like to send a sincere Thank You out to the family, friends and all those who showed their support in many ways. -The Tarbell Family...
On July 17, 2015 a memorial golf tournament was held for the late Danny “Boone” Bero. We would like to commend the Boone Classic Golf Committee consisting of Lynne Thompson, Dwight and Becky Bero, Guzzy Lazore and Jeannine Lazore for all their hard work in planning this tournament. Shortly after his death, a plan was put into place to have a golf tournament. For those of you who knew Boone, you knew he loved the game of golf. We don’t know if he loved the game more or going to find golf balls that were lost by his golfing partners. We would...
“My times are in thy hand....” Ps. 31:15 To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the Heaven. He hath made everything beautiful in His time. A time to be born and a time to die__Eccles. 3 We, the family of the late Doris C. Hill wish to offer our deepest gratitude to our Heavenly Father. It was He who brought our family together. It was He whom we loved and served. It was He who made our house a home. It was He who gave us the best wife and mother. God gives only the best! Doris faithfully fulfilled her calling as wife...
By Connie Gerow, 4H Program Assistant The 165th edition of the Franklin County Fair begins on August 8, 2015. Let this be your official invitation to stop by the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) 4-H Youth Building, as you will be in for a treat and a wealth of fun. Typically, the fair is the culminating showcase for 4H club members to have their yearlong completed projects judged and placed on exhibit. Whereas, the 4H Beef, Dairy, Dog, Goat, and Horse exhibits are housed separately from the non-animal projects, the week will feature a...
AKWESASNE – After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Alice M. Ivany, 69, of 20 Johnson Road, St. Regis, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Ottawa General Hospital with her husband by her side. Calling hours will be held at the home of her brother, Darryl “Kermit” Lazare, First Street, St. Regis, at a time to be announced, with a funeral mass at St. Regis Catholic Church. Further arrangements are incomplete with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. A complete announcement will be published online at www.donaldsonfh.com....
Submitted by Molly Ladouceur Families of students in the 2015 Innovative Approaches to Literacy Summer Program at Salmon River Central School District celebrated their hard work on Thursday, July 16th. The turnout at the celebrations for STEM Robotics and Sports Literacy was excellent. At the STEM Robotics celebration, families had the opportunity to go through a set of rotations where they viewed the robotic competition, the comic books the students created, and they also learned how to...
August 4, 2015 Brownfield Meeting Realities Dear Editor, In reference to the Johnson Family Newspapers coverage of the recent Massena Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) “hearing” held in Akwesasne recently, the “have and have nots” sides of the issue both were heard from. A few points have to be made first. Mrs. Garrow, quoted in the story, was quite correct that very few members of the Akwesasne Territory have enjoyed employment at the former General Motors manufacturing facility, heyday or otherwise. Many Mohawks found themselves living...
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,...
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,...
Karenhatironhtha has experienced riding horses even before she could walk. She has been "jumping" with a horse since May 15, 2015. The horse shown here is named Cherry and is owned by Sarabeau Stables in Ingleside. This show took place at Manville Upper Scotch Farms. Karenhatironhtha really enjoys horses and training with them. In this picture, she is shown with her wins, 2 First Place, 2 Second Place, and 1 Champion. Congratulations to you and all your success! Photo by Sesi...
Last week the Mohawk Nation Longhouse held a benefit luncheon to raise money to offset costs of the Great Law Recital. While the meals were being dished out inside, Kanarakwas, right, and Rontakehte were helping to unload a truckload of supplies. Photo by Derrick Lafrance....
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Salmon River Central School Board of Education on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 has been rescheduled for Monday, August 10, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Board Room....
(July 31, 2015) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health and Community Health Program in collaboration with Eastern Ontario Health Unit investigated an outbreak of Salmonella, with a possible link to a community event. As of today there have been no new reportable cases. The outbreak has now officially passed and the investigation has concluded. At the conclusion of this investigation, there were a total of 5 confirmed cases of Salmonella and 1 preliminary positive case. The illness onset date stems from July 12th, 2015. The...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is conducting a community survey on the effectiveness of its communications processes. The survey has already officially begun. An electronic version of the survey is now available on the MCA website, www.akwesasne.ca under Quick Links, as well as through the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/akwesasne.ca. For those without Internet access, physical copies of the survey will be available at the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility and the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. Public fee...
Imagine a starry night, sitting on a blanket curled up beside your loved ones and watching a movie you all have been waiting to see. Munching on some buttery popcorn and some tasteful candy while catching the latest summer blockbusters. It can be the perfect date night or some quality time spent with your family. With D&T Outdoor Cinemas this night is possible. D&T Outdoor Cinemas provides inflatable movie screens to people in the area for any occasion. They offer two different screens, a 12 foo...
(2015/08/03) The International St. Lawrence River Board of Control has agreed to allow temporary flow fluctuations at the Moses-Saunders Hydropower Dam in order to assist in efforts to salvage a sunken tugboat that remains located in the North Channel of the St. Lawrence River at Cornwall, Ontario. Two tugs sank here on Monday, 22 June 2015, in separate incidents. These tugs were involved in an attempt to move a third vessel (a work barge) into place to facilitate the demolition of the old international bridge. This reach of the St. Lawrence...
On Tuesday, August 4, 2015, the Korean Cultural Exchange made their first stop in Akwesasne to the St. Regis Mohawk School. There, about 90 students from the JOM/ABGC Steps to Success Summer Program got a chance to take part in their own cultural exchange. The day started with some Korean dances in the morning. After, students got nametags with their names done in Korean, then they broke into groups to take part in some ice-breaking activities. After a break for lunch everyone took part in arts...
This week in Lake Placid, NY, many of the top hockey prospects in the world are competing for roster spots for their country's world junior team. These teams are comprised of the world best players under 20 years of age. The United States, Sweden, and Finland are all showcasing their teams to the fans. Everyday this week they are holding scrimmages at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid and the games are open to the public. This event is a great opportunity for hockey fans to catch the stars...
Robbery: On July 26, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Nolan L. Thompson, 22 of Hogansburg and charged him with third-degree robbery, a felony, petit larceny, a misdemeanor and second-degree harassment, a violation. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. He was to have returned to court July 28. Child endangerment, trespass, mischief: On July 27, Tribal Police arrested Donald R. Swamp, 52, of Hogansburg and charged him with endangering the welfare...
For more info: www.northfranklinsports.org Here are the times and location for each of these age group practices: Fort Covington High Street Park 5 & 6 year olds- Thur. Aug. 13, 5:30-6:30pm and Sat. Aug. 15, 12-1pm 7 & 8 year olds- Thur. Aug. 13, 5:30-7pm and Sat. Aug. 15, 12-1:30pm 9 & 10 year olds- Sat. Aug. 15, 10-12pm and Sun. Aug. 16, 9-10:30am 11 & 12 year olds- Sat. Aug. 15, 10-12pm Sun. Aug. 16, 9-10:30am 3 & 4 year olds will begin Tues. Aug. 11 @ 5pm at High Street Park in Fort Covington. Team Selection will take place at 7pm on...
