A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Kaniethonkie Photo by Joe Francis On Saturday, August 2, 2014 the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department celebrated their 60th Anniversary by thanking the community for their continued support. The former IGA grounds were filled with families from Akwesasne and surrounding communities to celebrate how they have grown from a group of six men and a converted old farm cattle truck to one of the finest volunteer department in two countries. In response to an unimaginable tragic house...
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Akwesasne, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council invited entrepreneurs to submit proposals for an adaptive re-use of the vacant IGA building located at 850 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY. The seed for the project was community driven through an informal social media survey; Akwesasne overwhelmingly requested the need for a recreational facility. In the request for proposal (RFP), the SRMT requested interested parties submit ideas that "support the local community and SRMT's vision and goals...
Private Jacy L. Chubb, 21, of Akwesasne graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on July 3, 2014. Private Chubb successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD Parris Island as one of 56 recruits in Training Platoon 4022. While in recruit training Private Chubb was one of the four to receive the Expert level of rifle shooting. Following ten days home on leave she reported to Camp Lejeune for one month for Military Combat...
By Derrick Lafrance Photos by Joe Francis The Akwesasne Jr. B Indians came up six seconds short of another step toward the Ontario league championship series with a 11-10 heartbreaking loss to Halton Hills Bulldogs. After two tough losses on the road, the Indians had a big task ahead to win the next three straight with this game three last weekend at Anowarako:wa Arena. They started out flying keeping the ball in Halton Hills end in the early minutes and after a few tries Adam Bomberry's diving...
AKWESASNE - Ohnasoh:kon, Steve Chubb was a once in a life time experience. His friendships are many across Turtle Island, he'll be remembered for years to come. He peacefully passed into the Spirit World on Tuesday morning, August 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his friends and family. Born in Malone on June 17, 1953, the son of Helen Jacobs Chubb and the late Joseph C. Chubb; his life was full of challenges; challenges that, in the end, took his life all too soon. They were also the...
GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION CREATING STRICTER PENALTIES FOR DRIVERS WITH MULTIPLE DWI OFFENSES Drivers with multiple DWIs in a newly-extended time frame now face a felony charge. The legislation is called Vince’s Law, an amendment to current law that extends the time frame in which multiple DWIs can be considered to automatically invoke a felony. Named after Vincent Russo, who died after being struck head-on by a driver with multiple DWIs, Vincent’s Law aims to keep repeat offenders off the road. In Mr. Russo’s case, the offending drive...
16 baskets are displayed at Ontario Power Generation Saunders Visitors Center, located at 2500B Second St., Cornwall, ON. From Akwesasne: Turn left at traffic light on Second St. after Canadian Customs. Take Second St. all the way down to the OPG Saunders Generating Station. Visitors Center road is the left before the security gate....
On behalf of the Akwesasne Freedom School students, staff and families we hope you are in good health and spirits. We are very busy getting ready for our Annual Survival Race, Dinner and Quilt Auction on August 23rd and 24th! This much anticipated community event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and it is always wonderful to see so many friends and supporters come out and show their love and support for our school and our future carriers of Kanien’keha language and culture! As a peoples with the responsibility of being the best stewards fo...
In last week’s paper, funding for the documentary, “Master Fancy Basket Maker Florence Benedict Katsitsienhawi”, was provided to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Native American Native Hawaiian grant program. The documentary was co-produced by the Akwesasne Cultural Center and Moccasin Path Productions....
Submitted by Charles Kader (MASSENA) – A proposal to partner a new casino in St. Lawrence County with the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort has been developed by a Massena resident, Thomas Gramuglia. Gramuglia, a property-owner in St. Lawrence County, hopes the plan has the potential to get Akwesasne residents and taxpayers in St. Lawrence and Franklin counties to work together in a mutually-beneficial agreement. The plan would see the former General Motors plant site located near the Massena Port of Entry being re-utilized in a Class 3 gaming p...
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,...
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Recently, there were very nice visits to two young ladies after returning from China. Mesa Cole and Kariwiiostha Dupree had earned their spots on the list to make this trip after review of their applications. Mesa is a student at Massena Central and entering grade 11 while Kariwiiostha attends Salmon River Central this year a sophomore. Both students have shown high academics and display leadership qualities. These would be the main reasons to be selected by teachers across the US. Their group...
On Monday, August 4, 2014, Jeffrey Whelan and Louis Jacobs Jr., both veterans and members of the Andrew W. Cook American Legion Post 1479 came to Indian Time newspaper hoping that our readers will assist them with their projects. Jeffrey has been collecting photos and documents and has created a list of over 1,000 native veterans from Akwesasne and veterans from surrounding areas who belong to the Legion. The list includes all the conflicts from the Revolutionary War up to the current war in...
If home canned foods are not prepared or bottled properly they can cause botulism. HEALTH RISKS Botulism is a serious and sometimes fatal illness you can get from eating improperly prepared, canned or bottled food. Botulism is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria called Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum). Botulism bacteria grow in a moist, oxygen-free environment so improper home canning and bottling can provide ideal conditions for it to multiply and produce the toxin. Symptoms of...
Submitted by Kaly White Akwesasne, NY - On Thursday, July 31, 2014, the Akwesasne Housing Authority paused in its daily operations to celebrate the longtime career of Mrs. Millie Cook, who retired from her services to the community after fourteen years. Millie began her career with the Authority in July 2000 and held several positions within the Resident /Housing Services Department. Millie's work focused heavily on serving the senior residents of Sunrise Acres Elderly Complex. She was also...
By Anna LeMind (from the website Learning-mind.com, and a staff writer for The Mind Unleashed.) Submitted by Doug George-Kanentiio. (So here is my perspective: is it not possible-in fact most likely-that those inhabitants in the far northeast of Siberia came from this hemisphere following the western migration of species such as the horse and camel? Such is the Native belief and science will eventually affirm this.) The suppression of the Native Americans and the decimation of their culture is a black page in the history of the United States....
The music from Roger Mitchell and his band members was infectious and it wasn't long before many of the 200 people that were in attendance were toe tapping, hand- clapping and cheering for the jigging contest participants. There was just no way anyone could keep still. "My spirit gets going no matter the song. My grandchildren are the same way. We stop the car to dance when we hear a song we like, laughs 70-year-old contestant, Harriet Boots. There were a lot of active and happy spirits on July...
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Continued from last week. •Haudenosaunee Standing Committee on Burial Rules and Regulations Our Nations operate their repatriation programs under the auspices of the Haudenosaunee. The Grand Council, in accordance with the Great Law of Peace and based on Haudenosaunee protocols and cultural beliefs established the Haudenosaunee Standing Committee on Burial Rules and Regulations (HSCBRR). The HSCBRR has been tasked to work with the Nations of the Haudenosaunee to develop protocols and procedures for a coordinated approach related to burial r...
Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 5-9pm Celebrate with Indigenous Peoples-Repudiation and subsequent Dismantling of the Doctrine of Discovery with the United Nation’s 2007 Adoption of the Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 5-6 Buffet catered by Oliver’s, native vendors 6-8 Traditional music, speakers-UN updates, Women of Peace Award Commemorate A&H Bombing in Japan 8:30pm Traditional Japanese Lantern Ceremony You are invited to celebrate United Nations’ Indigenous Peoples Day with the Indigenous Women’s Initiatives and the WNYPeace C...
BEGAY HONORED: Notah Begay III, Navajo/Pubelo, a four-time PGA Tour winner and the only Native Americans to play in the Tour, will be inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in October. Begay graduated from Stanford in 1995, and turned pro that same year. From Indian Country Today TRIBES CAN NOW ARREST NON-NATIVES On Friday, August 1, 27 members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police received the power to arrest non-Natives on tribal land. “Up until now they could only hold and detain non-tribal members until the state police c...
Inadequate headlight - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged Hank W. Cook, 38, of Akwesasne for inadequate headlight. He was to have appeared in Tribal Court on Aug. 4. Bench warrant - New York State Police arrested Priscilla K. Thompson, 45, of Akwesasne, Ont. on an active bench warrant from Bombay Town Court. Troopers turned her over to Tribal Police. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court where she was released on her own recognizance and ordered to appear at a later date. Inadequate headlight - Tribal Police charged Maya Torio of...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police report arresting 25-year-old resident from Snye, Quebec on July 30, 2014 on an warrant outstanding for an incident that happened in January 2014. The individual is facing charges for sexual assault and Trafficking in Valleyfield courts. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police report arresting 20-year-old resident from Snye, Quebec on July 31, 2014 on an warrant outstanding from the Valleyfield courts. The individual was released on a promise to appear and rescheduled to appear in Valleyfield court on August 20, 2014. The...
