A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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One week prior to the students’ return to school, staff discovered that a moisture problem in the basement of the St. Regis Mohawk School was causing a high-level of humidity in the oldest wing. “As the health and safety of our students is our number one priority, the district directed that the wing be closed to the students and staff until the matter was fully investigated,” said Salmon River Central School District Superintendent Jane Collins. The school called in assistance from the State Education Department and Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Healt...
A 44-year-old Akwesasne man believed to have died in a “suspicious” house fire last week actually died of a gunshot wound, authorities said. Thomas Hathaway of 30 Helena Road, Akwesasne (Frogtown district), was found dead inside his home during the early morning hours of Sept. 3. A St. Regis Mohawk Tribal police officer on regular patrol had noticed Hathaway’s house on fire at around 3 a.m. At the time, police would only say that the fire was suspicious. The entire right side of the home was destroyed and vehicles in the driveway were also...
Hundreds of Natives from First Nations across the continent met at Akwesasne this past weekend for what has become the community’s largest cultural event. The 8th Annual Akwesasne International Powwow continues to grow with each year as more dancers participate and more guests travel to view the dancing traditions of Native people. “I have and continue to hear positive comments and feedback about our powwow from both Akwesasronon and the many Native and non-Native friends who either frequent or...
Mr. Jeffery L. “Spooner” Conners, age 49, of 42 Laffin Road, Racquette Point, Akwesasne, died Tuesday afternoon (September 9, 2008) at Fletcher-Allen Medical Center, Burlington, VT, where he had been admitted on August 31st. He had been in failing health for the past month and a half. He was born May 9, 1959 in Massena, the son of Louis Stanley and Pearl Garrow Conners. He graduated from Salmon River Central School in 1977. After graduation, he enter the US Navy. He served in the Navy until bec...
Thomas L. Hathaway, Sr. (KA’NON’TO), age 44, of 306 N. Helena Road, Akwesasne, NY died Wednesday morning Sept. 3, 2008 at his home as a result of a fire. He was born March 4, 1964 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Louis and Margaret Taylor Hathaway. He graduated from Massena High School in 1983 and then attended Plattsburgh State. He was owner and operator of Hathaway’s Dry Wall and Design in Akwesasne for 25 years. He also operated Hathaway Custom Meat Cutting in Akwesasne, plus was a welder. He wa...
St-Jean Yvan (Rarihwiisaks) of Bourget, Ont. suddenly on September 3rd, 2008 at age 55. Beloved partner and soulmate of Margaret Wertwyn. Son of the late Simon St-Jean and the late Aurore Levert of Lemieux, Ont. Dear stepfather of Stéphanie and Natalie. Loving grandfather of Emily and Theodores and will be fondly remembered by the family of Rheal St-Jean of Cornwall, the family of Sonny James Edwards and Martha Lickers of Akwesasne, and his friends and native community. Predeceased by Elder...
In Memoriam Donna Catherine Tarbell Van Every You were the light of our lives. You were our princess and Ma was the queen. Even though you lived far away, you were always with us. And when you would come home we were waiting with anticipation to see you again. You were our Angel who never got mad, who was always so sweet; and we always wanted to surprise you. You were always so proud of us and we were so proud of you. We always wanted you to be happy, and always wanted you to be home with us....
When Skennenrahowi walked among the Iroquois 850 years ago he sought not only to bring an end to war through the creation of the Great Law of Peace but also created a society in which women were assured of their natural liberties as free human beings. He acknowledged that women were the lifegivers of the planet and as such carried a great responsibility to nurture and protect our sacred mother earth for all time to come. Along with this status came great political ad spiritual powers for it was the women who cultivated the land and it was they...
She:kon and welcome back as we prepare for the 2008-2009 School Year. Please make note of these tips and be prepared to refer to them if you have any questions. 1) Know your child’s bus number and its driver. AMBE drivers are professionals and are expected to arrive at a consistent time throughout the school year. Please have your child ready to board the bus at least five (5) minutes before its regularly scheduled pick up time. AMBE Drivers have a schedule to keep and are not expected to wait for tardy students. 2) Weather delays and c...
They always were our heroes. From the smallest of hands to the largest of hands, each having their own great strength. All were gifted to embrace you ever so gently. Everyone expressed their sincere kindness in their own individual way. Ratirista’kehronon (Ironworkers). This is the poem I opened with for a presentation/paper I wrote for the Ironworkers of our Nations. Ending with this: His His hands were of strength. His eyes were filled with knowledge. His lips, they waited with patience. His laughter was ever so complete. His being was with c...
Akwesasne Territory. The Indian Health Service (IHS) recently announced the results of the 2008 Government Performance and Results (GPRA) Challenge for performance and improvement. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe was recognized for its outstanding job in treating patients at its health facility in the Nashville service area in the category of Most Improved GPRA Performance. In a letter dated August 18, 2008, Nashville Area Director Richie Grinnell noted, “You have demonstrated excellence and quality in all aspects of GPRA.” “This is another area whi...
Malone-Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) is hosting a Health Fair at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on September 13th from 10a.m. to 2p.m. The Health Fair will offer a wide variety of valuable health information, education, displays, demonstrations, and free health screenings. The AHMC Auxiliary will accept unused and/or outdated over-the-counter and prescription medications for disposal. However, hypodermic needles or chemo medications will not be accepted. The Health Fair will also feature many give-a-ways and entertainment, including a...
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family, friends and supporters who graciously helped me succeed in my bid for the Sub-Chief position of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. I am very grateful for the confidence you showed in voting for me and as I have stated, with your continued support, we will do our best to make a change. I also want to thank everyone for all the donations I received: monetary, words or encouragement and personal time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist you in any way. Skenon, Pamela Brown...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s monthly tribal meeting originally scheduled for Saturday September 6th, has been postponed to Saturday, September 13th, due to the death of Mildred Bero, a respected community elder. The meeting was postponed since many of her relatives are employed by the tribe and were attending the funeral, which took place on Saturday, September 6th. The monthly tribal meeting will begin at 10 AM on September 13th in the lobby of the Tribal Community Building. Community members are encouraged to attend....
(South Glengarry, Ontario - September 5th, 2008) – An Ontario Provincial Police Tobacco Stop on Highway 401 eastbound in South Glengarry, Ontario on September 5th, 2008 has resulted in the RCMP seizure of 425.36 kilograms of fine cut tobacco worth an estimated $38,284. At 6:18 a.m., an officer from the O.P.P. stopped a 2000 Ford F 150 pick-up truck on Highway 401 eastbound in South Glengarry. When the officer approached the driver, the driver sped away and collided with a Transport truck that was also heading eastbound. The driver fled awa...
(Akwesasne, Ontario - September 8th , 2008) – On Sept. 4, 2008 at 8:32 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service followed a 1999 Dodge Caravan that was speeding on Island Road in Akwesasne, Ontario. While being followed, the officer observed the van travel off the road in an attempt to evade the police. When the van tried to get back onto the road, it collided with the police vehicle. The driver of the van was then observed exiting his vehicle and was immediately picked up by an unidentified individual driving an All Terra...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Water Department is seeking information on the graffiti spray painted on the community water tower this past weekend. The trespassers cut through the fence to gain access to the tower. This is a federal offense, tribal officials said. If you have any information regarding this act of vandalism, please contact the Tribal Police or the Water Department at 358 – 2272....
(South Glengarry, Ontario - September 5th, 2008) – Two Kahnawake, Quebec residents are facing charges under the Excise Act 2001 for possession of unstamped tobacco following the stop of two vehicles by the Ontario Provincial Police on Highway 401 eastbound in South Glengarry, Ontario on September 3rd, 2008. The first vehicle described as a 1996 Toyota Avalon was stopped at 2:10p.m. by O.P.P. officers. The officers observed cardboard boxes of contraband cigarettes covered with a black sheet inside the vehicle. RCMP officers from the Cornwall De...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership and/or Residency Permits. Lindley Cook, age 19, daughter of April Thomas Cook, Akwesasne and Andrew Cook, a non-native. Deylin Timmons, age 21, daughter of Michael Benedict, Akwesasne and Robin Timmons, a non-native. Steven Francis, age 16, son of Catherine Francis Roundpoint, Akwesasne and Steven Deroucher, a non-native. Community members have until Friday, September 12 to indicate whether they wish to make submissions regarding the above...
Students in Akwesasne went back to school last week and Indian Time didn’t want to waste any time getting back in touch with the children. We visited Mrs. Thompson’s kindergarten class at the St. Regis Mohawk School to find out what the students did over the summer, or at least, what they felt like telling us....
Akwesasne has joined forces in bringing awareness to violence against men, women and children. On October 4th, 2008 at 6pm we join Aboriginal communities all across Canada and we invite the Community of Akwesasne to come and show your support, to acknowledge those who have been murdered, gone missing, and to bring awareness to those who live with violence and abuse. We will gather at the Peace Tree Mall on Cornwall Island to peacefully honor these issues, come and listen to our elders and youth speak out against violence and abuse, light a...
Kanien’kehá:ka - Living the Language, a two-part documentary series about what it takes to save a language in the Mohawk community of Akwesasne, airing this week on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. The documentary, directed by Paul M. Rickard & Tracey Deer and produced by Paul M. Rickard & George Hargrave examines various aspects and approaches of the Akwesasne Freedom School and its Mohawk language immersion program, which addresses key concepts of tradition, traditional education an...
Reprinted from Rotinonhshon:ni Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Social Dances 1. You need a speaker to do the Opening Thanksgiving Address, or Ohen:ton karihwatehkon 2. You need a speaker for announcing dances, the lead singers, and the lead dancers. This person is called in Mohawk, Rarihowanahtha’. 3. You need a person to be the Housekeeper. This person is called in Mohawk, Ratenonhsa’tsteristha’. 4. You need Elders or knowledgeable people to give information, knowledge and encouragement to the people in bet...
Native people have always had a vast knowledge of cordage. The basics for making cordage and rope have not changed for thousands of years. Cordage is made from strips of fiber that are plied or twisted together. Pottery estimated to be at least 3000 years old have been found in the North Eastern forests. These pots have impressions made from cord that was wrapped around them. Writings by Europeans who came to Turtle Island in the 1600s said the cordage they saw was superior to their own. The...
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. Our new “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 sho...
