A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY- The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne learned Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 that the Canada Border Services Agency was conducting automatic secondary searches of vehicles at the Cornwall port of entry. The MCA and community members were concerned when told that all international travelers were subject to search and that they were considered international travelers if they were arriving from Kana:takon (St. Regis) or si Snaihne (Snye). There were also concerns that the searches focused specifically on Akwesasne members. MCA chiefs...
Two homes were submitted to Indian Time Newspapers’ call-out in August for our 4-part Haunted Happenings series. This is the first installment prepared by the PISToLS group who has volunteered their time to this project. Also included in this series will be a look into the Communication Building that currently houses both Indian Time Newspaper and the CKON Radio Station. Nia:wen to our dedicated readers who volunteered to participate in this series. Paranormal Investigations Saint Lawrence S...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Indian Health Services announced at last Saturday’s Tribal Meeting that the operations of the IHS will extend their hours of operation. The extended hours of operation began this past Monday, October 3 and include the following: Monday – Thursday from 8:00am-8:00pm Friday – Regular hours (8:00am-5:00pm) Saturday – 8:00am-noon IHS Director Deb Martin and her staff have been working on the feasibility and implementation of these extended hours for the past 4-years. These changes allow for IHS to better serve the...
The Salmon River Central School’s Cross Country program has grown by leaps and bounds over the past year as their participant numbers jumped from 5 runners last season to 26 this season. “There has been a lot of recruiting this past year,” said SRCS Mohawk Ombudsman Kim Russell. “This program has been building and now had enough runners to have a full Boys and Girls Modified and Varsity teams for this season.” The SRCS boys modified team has won a cross-country league meet in Gouverneu...
Akwesasne – At Saturday’s October 1, 2011 Tribal meeting, Michelle Mitchell, General Counsel, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, announced that the Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Affairs had issued a letter to the Tribe indicating they were taking into trust a 39-acre parcel of property that includes the Tribe’s Transfer Station. The 39-acre parcel was purchased by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe back in 1999 for $6,500 as part of a Franklin County property tax sale. The Tribe then eventually set aside ten acres from the parcel for its Transfe...
In loving memory of my son who was born on this day but taken from me by a tragic death in July, 2009 -Today you were born! It was the second best day of my life! Why they took you from me so soon, I will never understand. You were so young and full of life. A part of me has gone with you. They say time heals, “does it ever heal?” You are missed by me “mom” & your family. I brought you into this world! It wasn’t time for you to go, I wasn’t ready! Here I am sending you a birthday wish on thi...
Niawenko:wa! The Akwesasne Attack Grade 3/4 team would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to our silent auction - niawenkowa! In addition to all the kids’ parents who donated items, we’d especially like to thank the following people and businesses: Judy Swamp Andy Swamp Gus Pyke Katstitsiios David Ida Cameron Rosebud Cook - Ribbon Dress Elizabeth Perkins - Ribbon Dress Reannon Day - SPA DAY Akwesasne Sports - Doreen Mitchell A.E.D.A. Mohawk Printing - Phil Preston and Filfred Tahy Native North American Traveling College Mohawk Nat...
Thank You The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club would like to thanks the following for their recent contributions to the Club: Ms. Emily Lauzon Truckstop #9 – Rock the Bus Fundraiser St. Lawrence SEFA Akwesasne Housing Authority Employees The Hall Family - Without Violence Award Scholarship Ongweoweh Corp. – Mr. Tsiorasa Barreiro St. Regis Mohawk School Larry & Sheila King Chocolate Chicks Bears Den Ms. Jill Benedict Through their generous donations the Club is able to serve the children of Akwesasne!...
Nature Center grateful for donations The Friends of the Nature Center at Robert Moses State Park would like to thank all the people and businesses for donating items and food to its “Nature Center Re-birth Celebration.” We especially want to acknowledge the children of Brad and Wayne Lazore: Jory, Alyssa, McKenzee and Dylan.The event was a big success and more than $700 was collected from the auction and food table. This money will help support environmental education program. Mary Danboise, Executive Director of the Nature Center at Rob...
Thank You to the community for your kind words, support and generosity. Your thoughtfulness has made this difficult time easier. The family of Martha White Lafrance...
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Reason Together Are all the products you buy worthwhile? Each one comes with an instruction manual that allows you to follow step by step directions in order for it to work properly, the way it was intended to function. Most products come with manufacturer warranties. If the product breaks or doesn’t work right, we are told to send it back to the manufacturer and they will replace it at no cost. Well, the Bible was written with us in mind and it’s where our Heavenly Father speaks to us through His word. Our Creator ...
AMPS notifies community of break and enters The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service reports that there is an increase in Break & Enters and Theft over the past three months and through police investigation found that not all Break & Enters and thefts are being reported to police. AMPS encourages the reporting of any Break, Enter & Theft or any criminal acts. AMPS not only investigates crimes, we have partnered with S.D.& G. Victim Services so we can also make referrals and provide specific services for victims of crime. On July 6th the Akwesasne Mo...
BREACHES - Alicia Cook, 24 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 29th of September, 2011. She was bound by an Undertaking with the condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour and to attend for fingerprints on the 23rd of September, 2011. It is alleged that she failed to appear on the 23rd of September, 2011. She turned herself in and was charged with 2 counts of Breach of Undertaking. She was held in custody until court the following day. PETIT LARCENY - Massena Village police charged Frankie J. Davis, 16, of 378 state Route 37,...
Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club organized a back to school party to celebrate students returning to school. This event took place last Friday afternoon at the Club between 3:00pm-7:00pm. “We had a great time here on Friday with all of the kids, a lot of the kids stayed right until 7:00pm,” said Jessica Cree-Jock, the Executive Director of the ABGC. “There were even tons of parents who enjoyed this event.” The back to school party included two bounce houses, DJ Jose Verdugo, a Program Assistant, who...
Canada’s premiere competitive fishing event was back, bigger and better than ever! The 3rd edition of the Berkley B1 Canadian Bass Open, powered by Evinrude, regarded as the most prestigious contest in the professional angling arena. This past weekend Berkley B1 returned to Valleyfield for the 2-day extravaganza as the best professional bass anglers in the country ascended onto the pristine waters of Lake St. Francis. “Berkley B1 has firmly positioned itself as the most anticipated and pre...
Salmon River Central School held a presentation for Grades 11 and 12 with local law enforcement units to provide information on what each respective agencies function is, and what to do and not to do when crossing at the international border. This presentation was developed from a joint effort between leadership from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. SRMT Sub-Chief Stacy Skidders, Tsi Snaihne District Chief Karen Loran and Kawehno:ke District Chief Wesley Benedict all participated in coordinating the various...
On Thursday, Sept. 29, Carl Benn PhD. lectured at the Akwesasne Museum on Exploring Iroquois/Haudenosaunee Material Culture. He spoke on the importance of using objects to understand the past. During his slide show of objects and paintings he spoke on the importance of spiritual identity, the aesthetics of objects and the indigenous voices in the objects. Examples were the sun shaped shells, trade silver designs, red and black colors (signifying life and death) as it relates to honoring culture...
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Health Program would like to announce the winners in our recent Immunization Blitz drawings. These community members and/or their parents took time out of their day to update their immunization records and/or receive vaccinations as needed to continue to stay HEALTHY! Congratulations to all who entered, you are all winners! For the 0-6 year olds, we had “Don’t Wait, Vaccinate” Diaper Bags with various gifts inside and Gift Cards to Bonnie Togs in Cornw...
Why do people do things that they know are harmful? The next time you go to the grocery store and see an elderly man pulling an oxygen bottle behind him with the tubes going into his nostrils at the same time he is smoking a cigarette, stop and think. Why is he doing something that he knows is the cause of his inability to breathe well? It doesn’t make sense, does it? That very man would probably advise others not to smoke while at the same time be unable to correct his own problem. Have you ever sat in an ice-cream parlor and seen an e...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program first began hosting the annual Disability Awareness Day as a way to bring awareness to the available Tribal Programs. It has expanded since that time to include programs from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and New York State run programs. This year’s event drew a crowd of approximately 100 people who were looking for information on how to assist in the daily lives of those with a range of disabilities. “Disability has a broad definition to the word,” said Jason McDonal...
5. Í:iah ó:nen thaonsakontehià:ron ne okwire’shón:’a The trees are not growing now 33. Tenkontahsohkwaté:ni ne ónerahte The leaf will change color 34. Nia’tewahsóhkwake It is a variety of colors 35. Enkaneráhta’ne The leaf will fall 36. Kaneráhten’s A leaf is falling 37. Tkanerahtén:serons A lot of leaves are falling there 38. Iotenerahtaténion Leaves are flying around 39. É:so ionerahtén:’en A lot of leaves are fallen 40. Wa’kaneráhta’ne The leaves have fallen 41. Enkatsi’tsién:ta’ne The f...
* The Kariwiio Reading is taking place at the Onondaga Nation Longhouse. The delegates from each Nation reported in on Sunday October 2nd at 2:00pm. The actual reciting started on Monday October 3rd at 9:00am and will end on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 5:00pm. Richard Mitchell and Teddy Jacobs are the delegates for the Mohawk Nation. There is a social every evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. • There are no Haudenosaunee meetings scheduled for the next four weeks due to the Kariwiio Readings. • The Iroquois Nationals will be sponsoring the 3rd Ann...
I would like to send a message out to moms of more than one or two kids. I know some with four, five, six or more children and I just want to say good job on keeping your sanity intact while simultaneously attending sporting events, helping with homework, racing to appointments and giving each of your children the chance to enjoy a sport. It must be hard to make it to all of those practices and games while rushing on to the next child’s event in a whole different town! I want to say that I admire you and that Superman has nothing on the S...
Name: Bentley James King Herne Born: July 29, 2011 Weight: 9 lbs 1oz. Length: 21 ½ inches Parents: Sarah King & Richard Herne Sibling: Zayden, Drace, Aaron & Andrew Grandparents: Reginald & Josephine Herne, Wendy King & the late Jerry King Great-Grandparents: Jean Fleaury...
Animals as Teachers Our oral traditions speak of a time long ago when our people became lost and confused. As our populations grew, we forgot to come together to perform our ceremonies and express our thanks to the Creator and the natural world. For the first time, our people began to experience death, not just among the aged, but among the young, and as a result, our people were overcome with grief. They were not able to get on with their lives because they were always in a state of mourning....
