A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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NEW YORK – On Sunday September 21, 2014, the world marched for climate action. From Manhattan to Melbourne, more than half a million people took to the streets in a unified global move to demand ambitious commitments from world leaders in tackling the climate crisis. By end of day estimates, the flagship march in New York City drew approximately 400,000 people–more than quadrupling the pre-march estimates of 100,000–just two days before world leaders converge here for an emergency UN Clima...
Submitted by Jackie Cree-Arquette and Denise Jackson On Wednesday September 17, 2014, henry Arquette was one of nine artists that were honored by the National Endowment for the Arts with a National Heritage Fellowship Award in Washington D.C. Artists are recognized for their artistic excellence and for their continuing contributions to our nation's traditional arts. They have dedicated their lives to perpetuating the artistic traditions that are meaningful to their cultures. A reception was...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police report responding to a single motor vehicle accident that occurred in the early morning hours on September 20, 2014 in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The vehicle was traveling East bound on River Road, passed another vehicle East bound and entered the South ditch striking a mailbox and driveway culvert. The accident claimed the life of 21 year old Eli Thompson Jr. Three passengers in the vehicle suffered injuries and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The investigation into the accident is ongoing. The Akwe...
Submitted by Geraldine Jacobs Photos by Joe Francis On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, the Anowarakowa Arena was the scene for the 2014 Masters Cup Box lacrosse tournament. On behalf of the MCA Tehotiiennawakon Department, we thank everyone that participated in the tournament. We especially thank all the staff and volunteers who worked hard to make this Masters tournament a success. Master Tournament Results Sat. Sept 20th Game 1 Akwesasne Masters 3 vs Kahnawake Mohawks 6 Game2...
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AKWESASNE – Mr. Eli P. "Junior" Thompson, "Aronkienes", age 21, of 9 Okwaho Road, Cornwall Island, tragically passed away early Saturday morning, September 20, 2014 in Akwesasne as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Junior was born July 13, 1993 in Cornwall, the son of Eli and Anna Francis Thompson. He attended Akwesasne Mohawk School, Salmon River Central School, and Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School. Junior enjoyed working on remote control race cars, f...
By: Arisawe On September 19th-September 21st, the 2014 International Iroquois Beadwork Conference was held at the Six Nations Polytechnic in Ohsweken, Ontario. The event was organized by Delores Elliott who is a collector and researcher of Haudenosaunee beadwork and has authored 8 books on the subject. Artists from all Six Nations Territories, from the Eastern Door to the Western Door and beyond, shared their beautiful work. For thousands of years, beads have been used to mark a time in our...
Red Ribbon Week. It’s a tongue twister but what does it symbolize and why do we celebrate it every year? Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. It was begun in honor of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena, a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agent, who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it. “I’m only one person”, he told her, “and I want to make a difference....
Thank you, Great golf tournament yesterday, first annual NHL Fan War! Thanks to all golfers who came out to support Akwesasne Minor Hockey, it was a great sight to see nearly all golfers proudly wearing their jerseys throughout the day. Winner of tournament Team Thomas: Leb (Bruins), Trent (Oilers) & Terrell (Oilers), @ 10 under. Longest Drive Womens’: Leona Francis (Bruins) Closest to Pin Women’s: Sylvia Thompson (Sens) Longest Drive Mens: Aronhiahes Herne (Sens) Closest to Pin Mens: Leb Thomas (Bruins) Putting contest winner: Trent Tho...
Dear Board Members of the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association: I am writing to thank you for your generous scholarship through the Investing in the Potential fund. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as a recipient of your scholarship. I am a Nursing major in my second year (Registered Nurse) at North Country Community College of Malone and this year is going to be the toughest yet, but I am on the homestretch. I plan to pursue a career within the community of Akwesasne after I graduate, maybe one day as a Family...
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,...
It was a warm Sunday evening when the archers donned their bows at Generations Park. The Akwesasne Archery Club has been meeting since mid July and will continue, hopefully and weather permitting, until the end of October. Kenny King and Arnold Printup, who have practiced archery for years, are the founders, and this is the first year they put the club together. The archery club meets every Wednesday and Sunday from about 5pm-7pm. Kenny and Arnold are in the process of gathering funding and have...
She:kon, Akwesasronon and surrounding communities. Once again the family of Jackie "Butchie" Francis is donating a quilt in her honor to help the Cancer Support Group help those courageous individuals taking on the challenge of battling with cancer. This particular quilt actually is named for the various types of cancer that our community members and loved ones have been called to task with. There are many types of cancer which often lead to combinations of challenges. The main purpose behind...
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(September 18, 2014) SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Hermon, NY residents STEPHEN M. HOWELLS, II, age 39, and NICOLE F. VAISEY, age 25, were formally charged in federal court in Syracuse on multiple counts including conspiracy to sexually exploit children and sexual exploitation of children according to United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Special Agent in Charge, Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany Division. The five count indictment returned by a federal Grand Jury charged Howells and Vaisey with the following...
September 18, 2014 (CORNWALL, ONTARIO) – Between September 8 and 11, 2014, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) collaborated on a marihuana eradication project named SABOT. This year, this project covered the areas of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties as well as the Prescott-Russell counties. Project SABOT is an annual operations helmed by the RCMP and the CAF. The project targets and eradicates outdoor marihuana grow operations during the outdoor c...
Akwesasne, NY - On May 28, 2014, New York State, St. Lawrence County and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe signed a Memorandum of Understanding, a historic step in the tribe’s determination to resolve the decades-old boundary issue that impedes both land ownership and jurisdictional issues. Upon a final settlement agreement, the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators has authorized the Chair of the Board to sign the land claim. “Tribal Council commends the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators resolution to authorize the Chair of the Boa...
On Friday, the Kanatakon School held a bus safety assembly and drill for students. In the gym, transportation staff went over emergency and evacuation procedures students should follow in case of an event like a fire or if the bus tips on its side. Transportation staff went over the five rules of the bus, showing examples and the importance of why each rule must be followed. Their motto, "Safety is a must when you ride the bus!" After, the students went outside and practiced the procedures...
On Thursday, September 11th, 2014, the Association of Senior Citizens (ASCFC), in conjunction with the Office for the Aging (OFA), held their third annual Fall Festival at 4-H Camp Overlook in Mountain View. Even though the weather introduced periodic rain showers, well over 200 seniors attended and enjoyed entertainment, bingo (with prizes) and a picnic prepared by the Adult Centers' Kitchen Staff. Once again, both Glaziers, who donated the hamburgers and hotdogs, and Bimbo, who donated the...
This week's selected story is Harry Thompson, a lifetime resident of Ahkwesahsne and well known throughout the community. He was born to Jimmy and Cecilia Thompson on October 11, 1942. His siblings number 10 with 6 surviving; Loran, Larry, Paul, Marilyn, Nettie and himself. As a child, Harry said he and his sisters and brothers didn't really get to play too often, but had a lot of work to do on the farm. He did remember a few times when they were able to play in the freshly cut hay with some...
The accusations that Minnesota Vikings football player Adrian Peterson, a 29 year old 1.85 m tall, 100 kg running back, applied corporal punishment to his four year old son sufficient in severity to cause bleeding and bruising is cause for of all us to examine how children are disciplined and whether any adult has the authority to assault an adolescent, particularly one who is still an infant. Among aboriginal peoples children were raised as “wild Indians” free to roam about almost without restraint. As the European colonists observed Nat...
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Submitted by Geraldine Jacobs During the weekend of Sept 19th - Sept 21st, the Cornwall girls Typhoon hockey club did very well at the Oshawa Fall Classic girl’s hockey tournament bringing home 3 gold medals in the Atom A, Peewee AA and Midget B divisions. Cornwall Typhoon Atom tournament results from the Oshawa Fall Classic: Friday: beat Etobicoke 4-0, lost to Oshawa 3-1. Saturday: beat Belleville 4-2, beat Scarborough 4-0, semi-final beat Belleville 5-1. Sunday: championship game; beat Oshawa 2-0. Three (3) shutouts & 20 goals for & 6 g...
