A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY - Economic Development Program would like to announce to the community that within the upcoming weeks, the “Experience Akwesasne Welcome Centre” will be opening at the Peace Tree Trade Centre on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). The Experience Akwesasne Welcome Centre will highlight local Artisans with a rotating quarterly spotlight. The Tourism Coordinator will be conducting a call out for artisans from various artistic outlets from the community of Akwesasne to feature their work. This will be free-of-charge to hel...
The 2015-16 school year began and the kids - for the most part - were happy to be among their teachers and fellow students again. Please be patient and extra careful when approaching a school bus with lights flashing and even after the lights stop flashing. The children are still excited to be back and might not follow the rules of getting off the bus safely....
After fours years apart, December Wind has returned stronger and walking a clear path with a new songs and messages. December Wind band members have taken big steps to the next level. Tired of playing the bar scene and tired of being marked as an amateur weekend warrior musicians and with over thirty years of experience as musicians and as band members in various bands, it was time to become serious. December Wind is comprised of two original band members; Atsiaktonkie and Terry Terrance and thr...
This is a story about an independent man who will soon turn and celebrate his 103rd birthday. Freeman "Jacob" Lazore was born on September 12, 1912. His mom passed away when he was only 12 years old and he then lived with his late sister Emma Lazore Cole until he turned 16. Freeman left the area to look for work and traveled toward the Albany area to work on farms and logging. After that, he came closer to home to work in Syracuse where he lived for 42 years. He moved back to the Racquette locat...
Present arena staff. L-R: Mamie David, Adam Oakes, "Kanastatsi" Jacobs, Kyla Thompson, Fred White and Robert Mitchell. In last week's issue of Indian Time in this picture caption, some of arena staff names' were misspelled and misidentified. We apologize for the error....
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,...
A raid took place on Johnson Road on Friday, September 4, 2015 at approximately 9:00am in the morning. According to St. Regis Mohawk Chief of Police, Matt Rourke: "No information can be released at this time due to an ongoing investigation."...
State Health Department Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions to Prevent Mosquito Bites ALBANY (September 2, 2015) The New York State Department of Health today announced that an Onondaga County adult resident has contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). This is New York State’s first case of EEE in 2015. Although mosquitoes carrying the EEE virus can be found across the state, the highest risk areas for EEE are in the Central New York counties of Onondaga, Oneida, Madison, and Oswego. “The presence of this disease in even one New Yor...
Journalist, educator and political activist Kenneth Deer was being celebrated for his many outstanding accomplishments in service to his Kahnawake community. A member of the Bear Clan, Deer is secretary of the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake. In his 16 years as an educator, Deer co-founded the First Nations Education Council and helped establish the Kahnawake Survival School, which focuses on Indigenous culture and heritage. He began working with the United Nations in 1987; among other projects, he...
(AKWESASNE, NY, September 3, 2015) – On Friday, September 11, 2015, in remembrance of 9/11, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort invites First Responders and Ironworkers to enjoy a complimentary meal at Native Harvest Buffet. The Native Harvest Buffet serves lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner is a special seafood buffet that is served from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is the 4th year that AMCR has offered the free 9/11 remembrance meal, which has served 400 meals to the North Country’s emergency service workers and ironworkers. “The North...
Submitted by Vanetta Conn On Thursday, August 27th the county dairy judging team left for the state fair. The group is coached by Jennifer Bosley and Liz Couillard. There were enough dedicated youth for the summer program that 3 teams were able to compete. Diane Harrigan served as chaperone and cheerleader for the Friday morning competition. The novice team consisted of youth ages 10-13 who have not previously competed in the NYS contest. Franklin county members were Patrick Bosley, Adyson...
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 08, 2015) -- The New York State Department of Health wants parents to know that the fall season is prime time for head lice as children head back to school. Lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp, feed on human blood and cause severe itching. Head lice are very easily transmitted among children, who have hair that’s finer and thinner than adult hair. Infestations are especially common in school, where children spend time in close quarters. When kids share objects like headgear, hats and hairbrushes, the lice can s...
Presentation of $300 by Denise Thériault to Marie Morrell, Volunteer Executive Director, Parade Of Nations For The Developmentally Challenged (people with special needs from all ages and background from Akwesasne, Cornwall and SD&G). A donation from L'Équipe psycho-sociale, Initiation à la vie and Partir d'un bon pas toward the 2015 Multicultural Festival/Arts and Crafts Show on 17th and 18th October at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Submitted by Marie Morrell....
imagineNATIVE announces the first producer-focused professional development lab for emerging and mid-career Canadian Indigenous Producers looking to hone their skills in dramatic feature film production. For 2015, imagineNATIVE has invited Heather Rae (Cherokee) to lead this new initiative. Through a public application process, imagineNATIVE will invite four emerging Canadian Indigenous producers – with minimal credits on professionally presented short or feature film work – to participate in a three-day “mini-lab” with Heather Rae. Through...
There are a lot of resources available in Akwesasne for those who have or know someone with a disability and all of these services were on display in a carnival like setting in Hogansburg. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe's Senior Center hosted the event under the big top with a free lunch, animal balloons, entertainment and an Elvis Presley tribute. But for all the fun that day the real purpose was to show community members where they can go to get help or information if they need it in dealing with...
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Submitted by Paul Hetzler If trees held a race to see which would be among the first to have their leaves turn color, the winners would be losers. Premature leaf color change is a reliable indicator of failing health, and the worse a tree’s condition, the sooner its leaves begin to turn. Precious few places in the world have a fall color show like ours, and the display that northern hardwoods produce each autumn always fills me with awe and appreciation. But when it starts in July, happened again this year on some roadside maples, I know t...
This summer the waterfowl have had an increased presence along the shoreline in Kanatakon. They are getting unafraid of humans this year, unlike in the past when they have flown away at the first sight of people. Now they are coming right up and greeting youngsters....
On September 2, 2015, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service began an investigation into the deaths of 2 men after the Seadoo they were travelling on capsized near the east end of Cornwall Island on the St. Lawrence River. Investigation has revealed that the 3 passengers on the Seadoo may have recently entered Canada from India. The names of the deceased cannot be released since their next of kin have yet to be located and notified. The driver of the Seadoo, Louis J. McDonald, 36, of Snye, Quebec, has been charged by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police...
Strangulation: On Sept. 3, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Gabriel J. Oakes, 49, of Hogansburg and charged him with second-degree strangulation and first-degree criminal possession of marijuana, both felonies, and misdemeanors third-degree assault, resisting arrest and unlawful growing cannabis. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $15,000 bail or $30,000 bond. He was to have reappeared in court on Sept. 8. Trespass: On Aug. 28, Tribal Police ticketed Jerome M. King, 26, of...
FREE 8 week Theater Workshop Classes for all ages As we build our theatre at NNATC we will be hosting classes at St. Regis Mohawk School Multipurpose Room 5-8pm September 16 & 17, 2015 Intro to Action (101) Focus on acting techniques, movement and element of improvisation Facilitators: Brett Desrosiers & Nikaiataa Skidders For more information contact the Travelling College at 613-932-9452...
Mohawk Lesson...
Submitted by Native North American Travelling College When Teharonhiawako created all the waters, plants, trees and animals of the world, he decided that he should create a being in his likeness from the natural world. He wanted this being to have a superior mind so it would have the responsibility of looking after his creations. Then he decided that it would be better if he created more than one being and give to each similar instructions and see if over a period of time, they would carry them through. The first being Teharonhiawako made was...
The annual Delormier Fishing Tournament was held this past Saturday. In the adults division 1st was PJ Burns, 2nd was Tateh Thompson and 3rd was Nolan Thompson. Photos courtesy of PJ Burns....
STUDIO ART TOUR A self guided tour of 13 different locations in Malone & area *Artist Studios *Local Galleries *Public Places with art on display Saturday, September 19, 2015 10am – 5pm Exhibit of Akwesasne Artists, featuring Bruce Boots, Charlotte King, Victoria Ransom, Dave Fadden and more at Pouring Light Studios 432 E. Main St., Malone, NY Pick up a map/brochure at local galleries: North of Adirondack Artist Gallery 465 E. Main St., Malone Pouring Light Studios 432 E. Main St., Malone EVENING OF THE ARTS Pouring Light Studios 432 E. Main S...
