A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Ohahonkóhton On August 27, 2018, the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs welcomed visitors from the Nature Conservancy into our territory on behalf of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The Nature Conservancy is an environmental organization with representatives and offices all over Turtle Island and overseas. Sixteen representatives from their organization attended the gathering in Ahkwesáhsne. The meeting began on Monday, August 27 with the Edge of the Woods Ceremony, where we bring our v...
Photos submitted by Marsha White On Friday, August 31, 2018 at the New York State Fair Indian Village, veterans and their families were honored for their service. Honor Guards from the Seneca Nation, American Legion Post 1479, the Sons of the American Legion and members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police attended the event. Veterans were introduced and thanked for their service. Louis Oakes, Barney Rourke and Jack Leaf were among the many who were honored at the event....
By Kaniehtonkie Kawehno:ke District Chief Dennis Chaussi met with members of the press to present his side of the story on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Chaussi went into detail, as allowed by his lawyer, in sharing how the events unfolded over the past two years leading up to a petition being presented by Kenneth Mitchell at Thursday’s MCA Monthly meeting at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center. “First and foremost, I want to thank all of my supporters from the 2015 – 2018 election and my supporters in the 2018 – 2021 election.” Chaussi added he...
By Kaniehtonkie On Monday, August 20, members of the Mohawk Anti-Tax Steering Committee (MATSC) met with the president of the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association (ACSA) in the ASCA president’s office and according to those present, the ASCA president threw five – one-dollar bills at members of the MATSC allegedly saying; “Here, this is what you deserve.” A long standing and sometimes contentious relationship between the MATSC, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the ACSA has ended with bitterness on all sides. The Anti-Tax Steering Committ...
By Mahlon Smoke September 4, 2018 – Early in the morning, children waited along the roads with their parents for the bus. It was the first day of school for Kana:takon School, Tsi Snaihne School, and Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School on Kawehnoke. All the kids, from Headstart to 6th grade, were ready to begin a new year of school. While the first day can be scary for many children, for others it's an exciting time to meet up with friends and make new ones. Parents led their kids onto the buses and t...
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Dolsie (Delsie) Thompson Hall passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital McConnell Site on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 62 years. She was the loving wife of Russell Hall. Dear mother of Adam, John, Victoria and Veronica Lando. Dear sister of Clara Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, chosen sister of Cindy Bero and Ronda Bero (Peanut), and Donny Sharrow. Dolsie was predeceased by her father Frank Bero and her mother Emma Thompson and brothers Louie Lazore Sr., Gary Thompson, sister in... Full story
Editor – Indian Time Some three decades back I was extended famous Akwesasne hospitality and wish to repay the favor. After travelling the world to help nature. From the Andes of South America, the Inca were some of the planet’s finest farmers who used to energize their seed before planting it. This can be done with magnets today under the seed for under an hour, or magnetizing the water on the plant. Natural seed varieties can be obtained from Seed Savers Exchange of Decorah, Iowa or Richter’s Seeds of Goodwood, Ontario. No chemicals neces...
The businesses and resident owners would like to thank the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Construction Department, Danko Construction and Lazore’s Construction for the AWESOME job on the Cook Farm Lane. Niawen Kowa!...
The family of Mike “Kimboy” Edwards would like to thank all who helped during his lengthy illness and his passing. To his son Jarrett, Brittany Skidders and Tamera Cook for being his loving caregivers. Donaldson’s Funeral Home, Snye Homemakers, and to all the cooks for all their exceptional efforts. To Doris Burns for all her support with the medical arrangements. And to anyone who contributed in any way, your help did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated. Niawen, The family of Kimboy...
There are several guidelines that you should know as a courtesy to the Powwow participants: Powwows are fun events, but they are also sacred events. Ceremonial songs and dances, which are sacred, are performed from time to time throughout the powwow. People should stand during all ceremonial songs and dances. These include the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, Honor Songs, and any other songs that the M.C. designates as a ceremonial song - Please stand quietly out of respect and always remove your hat/headgear. People should listen to...
By: Jaclyn Hall The first of a series of Artisan and Farmers' Markets was held at the Generations Park. The Market was held on Thursday, August 30th from 3 pm to 8 pm. Organizer Latoya Rourke stated, "We asked the community, through a survey, when they would like to have an Artisan and Farmers' Market in Akwesasne. We decided on Thursday and we want to hold the next ones at the green space next to the old Hogansburg Dam. We have plans to make the space an art park, and the area an art district,...
Rahiá:tons: Ohahonkóhton Ne Seskéha 27, 2018, Kanien'kéha Rotiianéhshon, Iotiianéhshon tánon Kaié:ri Niiorì:wake Ronateríhonte wa'thonwatinonhwaratónnion ne ionkhinatahrenná:wi tsi ionkwanenhstá:ton né:'e ne Rotinonhsón:ni. Ne sha'oié:ra ne rontonhwentsianónhnha raotikióhkwa ronwatihsenninión:ton ne tsi ratihiatónhkwa tsi nikawehnóhkonte ne A'nowaráhne tánon ísi na'kaniatará:ti wahón:newe tsi wahonkia'tarò:roke. Tontáhsawen tsieiótte ne kahrhá:kon teiontenonhwaratónkhwa tsi n...
Don't forget to see Akwesasronon Brandon Oakes in the film "Through Black Spruce." It will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, September 8 at the Winter Garden Theater at 8:45pm, and also be shown on Tuesday, September 11 at the Scotiabank Theater at 9:45pm....
By: Jaclyn Hall Twinleaf made sure everyone got in one last hoorah before the school year began. Both locations, Twinleaf East and Twinleaf West, hosted a Back to School Block Party. The event took place on Monday, September 3rd from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sweet Treats, from both establishments, were host to the fun event. A bounce house, provided by B &D Entertainment, was set up at each location. Children were able to enjoy themselves and work up a sweat before sitting down to a $1 ice cream sold...
By Kaniehtonkie In what was meant to be a new and optimistic start to Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s first meeting of their tenure was overshadowed by the submission of a petition allegedly removing a Kawehno:ke district chief. The new district chiefs introduced themselves and the portfolios they promised work on for the next three years. April Adams-Phillips – Dept of Health, Government Secretariat and Environment. Dennis Chaussi – Dept of Health, Housing, and Tehotiiennnawakon Carolyn Francis – AMBE, Dept of Community & Social Service...
(Seskéha/August 31, 2018) AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the Tribal Police Commission were pleased to learn that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that amended Executive Law and paves the way for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department to be recognized as an accredited law enforcement agency. The legislation unanimously passed both chambers of the New York State Legislature on Ohiari:ha/June 20, 2018 and Governor Cuomo signed the bill on Friday, Ses...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Aug. 17-30: On Aug. 17, police charged Richard J. Lauzon, 38, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 10. On Aug. 18, police charged Mary Sunday, 77, of Hogansburg with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 10. On Aug. 19, police charged Dillon S. Martin, 25, of Snye, Quebec with driving while intoxicated and speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 18. On Aug....
P.W. coming soon! Contrary to the pix, the dancers come in all ages. "All R Welcome"...
YO HO, NEPHEW! DUCKS, DUCKS, ALL KINDS of ducks! Long ago, before there were any human people in the world, it was full of ducks—all kinds of ducks, but they were all one color. There was one creature who looked like a man, but wasn’t a man. He had a good red coat which had a long fluffy tail like a gray squirrel, but he wasn’t a gray squirrel. Oh, no, he was much bigger and had pointed ears and a long narrow nose. Can you guess who he was? Well, anyway, he was known as Mischief Maker, but wise old folk in their language called him S’hoj...
Smart Shopping for Auto Repairs You can help avoid trouble with an unreliable or dishonest repair shop by following these tips: • Deal only with a registered shop. Make sure there’s a green and white “Registered State of New York Motor Vehicle Repair Shop” sign outside the shop and a valid New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration certificate inside. • Use the “Find a DMV-regulated Business” service at: https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/information-about-finding-dmv-regulated-business to find a registered repair shop in your are...
Saturday, September 8 Honey Harvest Hoedown POTSDAM: Second annual Honey Harvest Hoedown & Pollinator Jamboree, public celebration of bees and other pollinators with free demonstrations, honey-based food, music and films, at Stowell Hall on the SUNY Potsdam campus; events begin at 2 p.m.; free, child friendly, open to the public, donations welcomed; bit.ly/PollinatorProgram. Sunday, September 9 Nature center picnic MASSENA: Eugene Nicandri Nature Center Annual Member and Volunteer Picnic, 1-3 p.m.; 19 Robinson Bay Road; hotdogs and hamburgers...
Cuomo Announces Series of Listening Sessions on Regulated Marijuana (August 30, 2018) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of listening sessions on regulated marijuana will be held across New York State in September and October. The purpose of these sessions is to garner input from community members and key stakeholders on the implementation of a regulated marijuana program in New York State. This input will assist the Regulated Marijuana Workgroup in drafting legislation for an...
The ABEA voting is live! Voting open until 4:00pm, September 7th, 2018! You can find the link to vote on the Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce Facebook....
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Ne kiokierénhton watákie ne Ratiráhstha Tánon Ratiiénthos Rontkè:rons wahontatón:ni ne Kanakerahtsherakè:ron Tsi Ionten'nikonhroria'táhkhwa. Ne Rontkè:rons wahontekhwahra'tsheró:ton Okaristiiáhne, Seskéha 30th 3pm tsi niió:re ne 8 pm o'karahshnéha. Latoya Rourke iakonenhroníhne wa'ì:ron, "wa'akhiri'wanón:tonhse ne kenkiohkwà:ke, kahiatonhserà:ke wahatihiá:ton, kátke ronnéhre aonsahotiién:ta'ne ne Ratiráhstha Tánon Ratiiénthos Rontkè:rons ne Ahkwesáhshne. Ia'kionkwarihw...
