A Voice from the Eastern Door
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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 s...
Big Brother really cracks me up. His questions and simple comments to people are so hilarious to me. I don’t know if it is only because he is my kid. I get his attitude and sense of humor. You know how your kid is the most adorable thing in the world to you even when they have a stinky butt or if they are literally screaming in your face. It’s kind of like that. He makes me laugh even when it’s not funny to anyone else. Sometimes not even Big Brother knows why I find it so amusing. I do have to hold back my laughter when he is insulting someo...
Grandparents Day at Tsiiokwanonhsote was held at the facility on Kawenoke (Cornwall Island) on Sept. 34. The day was meant to celebrate our grandparents and involved a day full of live entertainment from the country rock group “Paul and the String Busters”, everybody’s favorite bingo, and door prizes. The event was enjoyed by all in attendance. But, many were concerned that the new bridge crossing policy prevented some people from attending. Visiting Seniors expressed their confusion to staff...
This past weekend the Saint Lawrence Islands National Park opened up some new walking trails on the mainland near Jones Creek. Approximately 21 kilometers of new walking trails have opened up across from the Browns Bay picnic area just before Mallorytown Landing heading west alongside Highway 2. A scavenger hunt and walk was held this past Saturday to celebrate the opening of the new trails. New signage welcomes you at the trailhead. Most of the trails are fairly easy to moderate in difficulty....
Grand Chief Mike Mitchell and Economic Development Portfolio Chief Cheryl Jacobs are pleased to announce the appointment of Lucien Lalonde as Economic Development Officer for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. Lucien will take the helm of the Economic Development Department. Lucien Lalonde is a resident of Cornwall and has a clear understanding of the challenges facing economic development in this new global economy. Lucien’s career spans both the public and private sector. His public professional career was spent primarily in the field of e...
On September 24th, the Alternative Education Program located at Kana:takon School took their class fishing next to the St. Regis Church. We spent 2 hours using worms and lures with some success....
The city of Cornwall’s Foundation of the Parade of Nations held a weekend-long celebration of cultures on Sept. 26 and 27. Along with a street parade, the event was a collaboration of talents and exhibits from various cultures. The Hotinonshon:ni Cultural Group participated in the parade, with 15 Akwesasne youth wearing their Mohawk regalia and taking part in the regalia contest. In the Aboriginal Regalia Under 12 age category Tristan Thompson, Tianna Back and Morgan White were winners. In t...
September 27, 2009, AKWESASNE, NY -- Rainy and wet conditions on Sunday afternoon forced Mohawk International Raceway officials to reschedule the 100-lap Iron Man Slick Track Enduro for Saturday, October 3rd, starting at 2PM. An enhanced purse paying $1,500 to the winner, with second paying $1,000 and third paying $500 has drawn much interest from area racers. With an extra week to prepare, still more entries are expected to join the 100-lap grind when the green flag waves on Saturday afternoon. The 100-lap Slick Track Enduro is open to any 6-...
The 5th Annual Peter Delormier Memorial Bass Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the Delormier River at the East End of Cornwall Island. The entry fees are: $40.00 for adults; $20.00 for children 13 years and under. There will be more information available in the coming weeks. To pre-register or for more information, contact Laura at 613-938-1176 or 613-933-8484, OR Joe & Randy at 613-551-0453 or 613-932-5648. At the fishing derby there will also be a benefit fundraiser for Antoine Delormier to help with medical travel...
The open tryouts for the Iroquois Nationals Men’s Lacrosse Team will culminate on Sunday, October 4th at the St. Regis Mohawk School in Akwesasne. This final open try out will begin at 9am with registration. Field practice begins at 10am and runs through noon, then back for an afternoon session from 1:30-3:30. The fee is 50.00 dollars and each participant will be given an Iroquois Nationals reversible jersey, which is theirs to keep. The turn out for the first three open tryouts has been fantastic and we are looking forward to a well a...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 Cedar View Golf Course 18 Holes – Noon (Shot Gus Start) 3 Person Scramble $60 Non-members & $40 members Cash Prizes 1st and 2nd Includes Cart, Green Fees, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin & Dinner EXTRAS: Skins, $20 per Team Mulligans $5 per Person 2 Anywhere Gambling Hole #3 $5 Min. on the Green 5050 $2 for one/$5 for TEN Chinese Auction $10 for 15 Tickets BBQ –Hot Dogs – Hamburgs, Sausage #11 Drink Hole-stop have a drink on us! Come try Wendell and Tricia’s fave shots! Jello shots will also be served! Dance to follow...
The Salmon River Central School Ice Arena is expected to open for early season activity on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Contact Charlie Bishop at school on (SIS) 358-6608 to inquire about regular and/or intermittent ice times available for rent. The first Public Skating session of the season will be on Saturday, October 17, 2009, with sessions held regularly thereafter every Saturday from 5-7 pm and Sunday from 2-4 pm. Additional sessions will be scheduled whenever practical from 1-3 pm on weekdays during school vacation periods. There is no...
11-2010 Season Welcome to the Initiation program for Akwesasne, we are looking forward to a very positive and exciting year this season. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Kahnastatsi Geraldine Jacobs and I will be your IP Director for the 2009-10 seasons. I am currently recruiting coaches, preferably parents, if you are interested please let me know soon, for we will be attending an Intro coaching clinic on Sunday, October 4th in Long Sault 9:00-5:00 p.m. This clinic will ensure that our coaches are fully prepared to present a successful...
On Sunday 9/20 in the Malone Mustangs/Huskies Youth football Tournament the Massena Maniacs Minor football defeated Malone#2 24-0 to claim the championship. On Saturday 9/26, the Massena Maniacs traveled to Potsdam and defeated the Potsdam Orange 28-0 on their home turf to remain undefeated. Touchdowns made by Montana Pierce x2, Colin Adey x1 and Conner Sunday x1 and two completed 2 point conversion pass completions to secure the win. The maniacs host the Potsdam Orange on 10...
Practice Schedule All Practices held at Generations Park Sports Field Sunday 10am-12pm Grades 7-9 (U15) 12pm-2pm Grades 9-12 Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm Grades 7-9 (U15) Thursday 5:00-7:00pm Grades 9-12 Friday 5:00-7:00pm Grades 9-12 Reminders: Registration DEADLINE Friday, OCTOBER 2, 2009 All registrations must be paid by Friday, OCTOBER 2, 2009 All players must be paid in full before they can participate in any upcoming tournaments. Payments will be accepted at any of this week’s practices. Please see Shari Adams or Debbie Porter for payments. R...
