A Voice from the Eastern Door
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This year's AFS Annual Survival Race took on a new task for all participants; fire making. In what almost became the 'great equalizer' in a well organized, challenging, and hard fought survival race, the fire making proved to be the biggest challenge of all. In fact, based solely on fire making abilities – not one team survived. However, Team Water Moccasins once again earned first place honors, the second year in a row. Arriving at the former IGA building at least one hour and twenty minutes b...
(August 23, 2017) AKWESASNE – On Sunday morning August 20, 2017, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a 911 emergency call on Cornwall Island. As police were investigating the 911 call, a separate investigation commenced that led uniformed officers to a residence suspected of being in possession of illicit drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Investigation Unit were called to assist and as a result, investigators obtained a Search Warrant for a residence subject to the Controlled Drugs a...
On Thursday, August 17, 2017 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Administration Building held their "Topping Off" ceremony as the last highest standing steel beam was placed and secured by two local ironworkers, Dan Oakes and Gordie King. One reason the ironworkers observe the 'topping off' or 'topping out' custom is the simple fact that they are the first workers to reach the top of the structure and commemorating the achievement is similar to that of mountain climbers-or astronauts landing on the...
The long awaited Akwesasne Coalition of Community Empowerment's Family Color Run finally took place on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at 5:00 pm. The Family Color Run was postponed back in July, during the 2017 Wellness Week due to bad weather. The event was originally supposed to take place at Generations Park on Friday July 14th, 2017 at 4:00 pm. The 2017 Wellness Week would have ended with the Family Color Run. This is the second year the Family Color Run has taken place in Akwesasne. There...
The St. Regis Braves have earned the right to represent the Three Nations Senior B Lacrosse League and Quebec Senior B Lacrosse League in the President's Cup at the end of the month. They clinched the spot after beating the Tyendinaga Thunderbirds in a best-of-seven series, four games to two, with their crowning win coming after an overtime nailbiter. "The boys did it. They closed out the final series against Tyendinaga ... Excellent series and stellar perseverance on the part of the St. Regis...
AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Margaret M. "Margie" Thompson, 74, entered the Spirit World in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Iewennanorehs, meaning Her Words Are Precious, Wolf Clan, was born September 30, 1942 on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), the daughter of Evelyn Day Jocko and the late Thomas Jocko. She attended schools on Kawehno:ke and in Cornwall. In November 1958, she married Harvey P. Thompson at the St. Regis C... Full story
AKWESASNE – Mr. Ronald L. Mitchell "Taironiote", 60, of 34 Rooseveltown Road, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday evening, August 15, 2017 in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Ronnie was born December 22, 1956 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of the late Patrick and Ann (Arquette) Mitchell. He attended local schools and graduated from Massena High School. He later took courses at Canton ATC and earned a degree in welding trades from St. Lawrence College. Ronnie was an ironworker with L... Full story
The family of Colby Jacobs would like to thank each and every one who came out and participated in the Painting Fundraiser at the Grand Mohawk Inn. We’d like to thank all the organizers who are greatly appreciated: Carrie Jacobs, Sonya Mitchell, Tisha Thompson & Leah Barnes. Also, to everyone who donated an item to the Chinese Auction: Heart to Heart, Big Boy Gas-Big Boy & Casey Garrow, Akat Chubb, Theresa Mitchell, Glyniss Bomberry, Wendy Sunday, Tracey Sunday, Indigenous Spa-Tara Tarbell, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, The Hair Lounge-Sonya M...
Friends and family are rallied around brave Camryn Cook as she battles a serious infection through her body. Camryn is the daughter of Tracie Cook and Gary "Kanoe" Thompson. She is receiving the best care possible in a Burlington hospital. Last week a collection was held at Three Feathers Café where over $2,000 was raised for the family. Their gesture – as well as everyone's in the entire community – is very well appreciated. Tracie said: "This has been one of the most difficult things our fami...
Music and dance are an important part of the social culture for Native American communities. This is the time when all the ‘nice looking’ individuals are identified as your cousins, after all! Music and dance are a major part of the lives of Haudenosaunee people. Music is the language of the spirits. The drum, (water drum, skin, hand drum) is the heartbeat of the Nation and ‘calls’ everyone to get up and move. Equally as important is the singing. At the NYS Fair Iroquois Village a large variety of traditional dances are performed. Each dance h...
On August 18th, 2017 at 10:00AM the 18th Annual DisABILITY Awareness Event took place at the Generations Park inside the Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box. Many different programs were set up and ready to give out information on what and how they can help anyone with any sort of disability. The event is aimed towards people of all ages, from services for children to services for young adults and older to assist them to become self-reliant and to gain employment. There was plenty of door prizes given...
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,...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to recognize the 2017 Akwesasne Student Bursary recipients. Every year, MCA's partners, Bank of Montreal and Enbridge, sponsor student bursaries for Akwesasne youth who are pursuing their post-secondary education. MCA hosted the students and sponsors for a luncheon and ceremony on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the St. Regis Recreation Centre. Grand Chief Abram Benedict gave the students words of encouragement, reflecting on the importance of setting career...
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August 21, 2017 Solar Eclipse I was surprised to see how beautiful this picture turned out!! It was in selfie mode so I was very cautious when I took it! The light refracted three distinct suns! Once in a lifetime shot... literally!! Submitted by Niiohontesha Herne....
Submitted by Carrie Jacobs On Sunday, August 20, 2017 a painting fundraiser with Art & Soul was held for Colby Jacobs and family. Colby is the son of Val Dishaw and Jarrod Jacobs and is from Akwesasne. Colby was diagnosed in September 2016 with leukemia and has been battling this disease every day since. He and his parents have been going back and forth to Burlington, VT constantly so he can receive chemotherapy treatments and to receive blood transfusions. A total of 35 inspiring artists came...
Submitted By John Kahionhes Fadden This story was told to my father, Ray Fadden, by De-ha-we-ia-he-le (David Hill), a Mohawk of Six Nations country, Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. Three brothers went into the Adirondack Mountains to hunt. After a day's travel they made camp. The next day, the older brother left their camp to hunt. Two days passed and the brother had not returned. The second brother then left the camp to try his luck at hunting and to find the first brother. Two more days passed and...
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Sunday, September 17th Cornwall Civic Complex 8:00am-Noon (Last Registration At 11:00am) Walk, Ride, Skate, Run – 1km to 10km (August 18, 2017) Cornwall, ON – The 37th edition of the Terry Fox Run will be held on Sunday, September 17th at the Cornwall Civic Complex between 8:00AM and Noon (last registration at 11:00AM). Everyone is invited to walk, cycle, run or skate 1km to 10kms along the bike path. Participants can make a personal donation of any amount at the Run site, or can collect pledges from friends, neighbours, family members and co-...
The Almanzo Wilder Homestead will be the site of the Native American Cultural Festival on August 26th. Each summer, the homestead highlights a culture that was influential in rural northern New York in the mid 19th century, the time that the Wilder family lived on the farm in Burke, NY. This special event is sure to be fun and informative for all ages! The festivities are being presented in conjunction with the Native North American Travelling College Travel Troupe. The Travel Troupe brings the finest singers, dancers, oration, storytelling,...
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. This day also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. This day aims to spread the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable. Overdose can happen to anyone-whether someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol or someone who is experimenting for the first...
The Akwesasne Freedom School held its Annual Quilt Auction on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at the former IGA building on Route 37. Many community members came out to support the Akwesasne Freedom School and have a chance at buying a beautiful quilt. Parents of the students who attend the Akwesasne Freedom School donate or make a quilt for the quilt auction, which helps to raise money for the school. There were plenty of beautiful quilts up on display before the auction itself took place, so everyon...
On Thursday, August 17th, 2017 Tsiionkwanonhso:te held a social dance in honor of their 23rd Anniversary. The Native North American Travelling College was present to sing, dance and explain some of the history behind the social dances to everyone in attendance. The residents were all brought out to the main lobby where they were seated and ready to enjoy themselves. The social began at 10:00 am with Tina Square introducing herself and the group from the NNATC, along with Ryan Hill who helped...
These images of the eclipse were taken from a homemade eclipse viewing box and a camera held behind a welding mask. Photo credit: Bruce Boots...
A typical high school curriculum offers anything from the traditional subjects of language arts, algebra and U.S. history to the not-so-traditional subjects, such as gardening, therapeutic dance and business technology. Colleges and universities offer an even wider range. But despite all those academic options, the educational system is leaving a void in the lives of many students. The one thing not being taught in schools and higher education is how to manage money and prepare for retirement. And in the eyes of high school and college graduate...
