A Voice from the Eastern Door
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This year’s Sun Life Waterfest was held over the weekend at Lock 19 in the Old Cornwall Canal. Among the many things to do and see at the fest, which included artists, food, and performers, another draw was the dragonboat races. A free event, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada benefits from the event, with entry fees going to support the foundation. Each team pays $735, which translates to $35 a person. The boats are crewed by 20 people plus the helmsman who steers the boat. At the f...
VEGETABLE OF THE MONTH: CUCUMBER It is in season during the months of July, August and September. •How to choose a cucumber: It should be long, thin and firm It should not be damaged It should be dark green color, with no yellowish tints Avoid cucumbers that are too big: they are bitter and their seeds are harder •A cucumber consists of 96% water and is an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C and folic acid. •Preparation Cucumbers are often eaten raw with seeds, unless they are too harsh. Th...
On Thursday, August 15, MCA’s annual Celebrating Families Community Event was held at Barnhart Beach in Massena. The event was to get families together to participate in family activities. With kids being out of school, it gave families the opportunity to have some fun and a meal for free. There were activities that included arts and crafts like friendship bracelets, pinwheels, beaded necklaces and key rings, and coloring. Activities included a parachute activity, volleyball, water balloon t...
Little Brother has been working throughout the summer with his speech teacher. He wakes up early three days a week to ‘work’. We’ve seen such a tremendous change in the clarity and pronunciation of so many words that he has struggled with. It’s hard not to get choked up when I see him no longer having to work so hard. Sometimes I can’t, especially when I see him on the playground with kids who don’t know him, when they get him he lights up with pride. The last two years I watched him feel like he was different and shy away from making frie...
Akwesasne –Luck Brothers Inc., 73 Trade Road, Plattsburgh, NY is the successful bidder and is awarded a contract for the Rehabilitation of Drum Street Road. This includes, but is not limited to, full depth pavement recycling, new granular sub base course for shoulders, asphalt pavement, and drainage and signage improvements beginning 200 feet easterly of the intersection of Snye Road and proceeds east, terminating at the intersection with County Road 43, a distance of approximately 12,200 feet (2.3 miles) for the estimated amount of $...
By Kaniethonkie Looking for a good deal on school clothes? There is always the Big Box Stores; Wal-Mart, Target, JCP, Sears and more. Then there are the “it” stores; J Crew, Aeropostale, Abercrombie and Fitch, all of which buy their clothes from a from a foreign country in a third world market for a fraction of the price and then sell it to you. An average person who works in clothing manufacturing in a third world country makes about $30.00 a month working 14 to 16 hours a day in unsafe conditions. They make about the same amount many people s...
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, te...
Ted Jacobs at the Recital of the Great Law...
Written By Konwahahawi, Jessica Danforth, and Abraham Francis with reflections from all attendees On the weekend of August 17-18, 2013, the Konon:kwe Council hosted O’tsienhahkta’ Men’s Gathering “Near the Fire” at Tsionkwanatiio. This gathering was held to bring Onkwehonwe men together to heal, to face their fears and the trauma they endured. As Aronhiaies, who spoke at the gathering shared with us; O’tsienhahkta’ “Near the Fire” also means “Near the Family”. That’s exactly what was worded...
A Cornwall Island, Ont., man was sentenced to just over three years in prison on Monday, Aug. 12 for conspiring to smuggle oxycodone through Akwesasne. Nathan Benedict, 34, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Albany to 37 months behind bars to be followed by three years’ post-release supervision. He admitted in March 2011 to charges of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute a controlled substance. According to court documents, Benedict and his wife, Donna, 34, formerly known as Donna Lazore, smuggled large q...
Michelle A.E. David, 27, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police at 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, August 18 and charged with second-degree obstruction governmental administration and endangering the welfare of a child. She is to answer to the charges in Bombay Town Court on September 10. June A. Engle, 62, of North Lawrence was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 4:33 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. She is to appear in Tribal Court September 9. Hayley E. Vyse, 33, of Ohsweken, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 4:21 p.m. on Sunday,...
Akwesasne – The St. Lawrence River Area of Concern (AOC) program at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Friends of the Robert Moses State Park (RMSP) Nature Center hosted their third round (summer) of seasonal photography, July 12-26. This contest resulted in many photos submitted promoting the St. Lawrence River, under a summer sun. Judging took place on August 1st with representatives from the SRMT Environment Division and Public Information Office, and the Friends of the RMSP N...
Jennifer StandingArrow took this photo on Sunday Aug 18, 2013 up near Raquette Point area while on a boat ride with Kenny. Looks like a painted turtle shedding its shell sitting on a log.... What do you think? The turtle jumped in the St. Lawrence River a little while after I took the shot. I was wondering what was on its back so I had to zoom in as much as possible to get this shot....
CONSULTATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A FIRST NATION EDUCATION ACT: UPDATE ON PROGRESS OTTAWA, ONTARIO (August 14, 2013) –Bernard Valcourt, the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, provided an update on the proposed First Nation Education Act: On July 12th, 2013, the Government sent A Blueprint for Legislation to more than 600 Chiefs and Band Councils across the country asking them to share it with members of their community for input and provide Aboriginal Affairs and Northern D...
Reprinted from ‘Legends of the Iroquois’ by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) Continued from last week...
Mohawk Lesson...
NYS DMV INTRODUCES NEW DRIVER LICENSE AND NON-DRIVER ID DOCUMENTS New York driver’s licenses have gotten a makeover. The Department of Motor Vehicles, looking to crack down on counterfeiting, is rolling out a new, high-tech license that tones down the color and ramps up the security. The new design, which contains more than 30 security features, places them among the most secure of their kind in the country. The most apparent change in the documents is that the photos and personal data are l...
Photo taken in 2008 L-R: Richard Mitchell, Ernie Benedict and Teddy Jacobs at the North American Indian Travelling College on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Niawen to Ted for sharing this photo with our readers. Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to t...
The Senior Center held an appreciation lunch on Monday for everyone who helped after the flood that happened on June 15. Director Kallen Martin explained that it was a big effort. At least 2 inches of water sat on the floor. The laminate flooring began to bubble up after it finally dried, and it was clear that the floor had to be replaced. The maintenance and custodial staff of the Tribe had to move everything, box up countless files, and move desks and computers. Martin recognized about 30...
On Saturday, September 7, 2013, over 100 golfers, business leaders and community minded neighbors will take to the links at Cedar View Golf Course to support the 4th Annual Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club BE GREAT Golf Tournament! The 11:00am shotgun start will kick off the event with all proceeds raised benefiting the Club’s numerous programs offered after school and during the summer! We encourage the community to participate in one of the many fundraising opportunities the golf tournament brings! New this year is the golf ball drop being s...
The Seniors Center have a new program to host workshops. The Healthy Choices for Healthy Living workshop aims to “give participants tools to be their own self-manager.” That’s according to Senior Center Health Educator Tewentahawih’tha’ Cole, the program’s Master Trainer and Coordinator. Senior Center Activity Coordinator Chanel Cook is the program’s Peer Leader. New York State provides funding to the Office of the Aging to implement an evidence-based program related to health. The program w...
Division: IHS, Mental Health Salary: $49,774.40 – 77,708.80 29-9099 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskehkó:wa/September 6, 2013 Description of Position: The Traditional Healer/Liaison’s role is to make available to the community traditional Mohawk methods for treating illnesses and /or problems of all types. The Healer/Liaison is to help coordinate services so that western and traditional Mohawk medicine, two effective and parallel systems, can work in concert. Qualifications: Be recognized by the community of Akwesasne as know...
Division: Social Services, Intensive Preventive Program Salary: $26,852.80 – 49,774.40 21-1021 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Seskehkó:wa/September 6, 2013 Description of Position: Under the direct supervision of the Parent Advocate Coordinator and Case Supervisor, the Parent Advocate will provide support for assigned parents, planning and implementing parenting education in the home, and providing direct advocacy services. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED with experience working with adult parents and youth. Must be at le...
Division: IHS, Prevention Programs Salary: $20,966.40 – 39,853.80 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 30, 2013 Description of Position: Reporting to the Prevention Coordinator, the incumbent must be able to organize and supervise prevention activities for youth in the community. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and CPS Credential preferred or a minimum of two years’ experience in the field of alcoholism/chemical dependency prevention, or an associate’s degree in a related field. Must be at least 21 years of age,...
Division: Social Services Salary: $30,368.00 – 54,953.60 21-1022 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 30, 2013 Description of Position: The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 was put into place to ensure “the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian Tribes and families by the establishment of minimal Federal standards for the removal of Indian Children from their families and the placement of such children in foster or adoptive homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian cult...
