A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Tuesday morning, representatives from the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs delivered a letter to Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Police Chief Jerry Swamp at the AMPS station in Kanatakon in response to an incident with two of his officers and Taiotharakie Mark Mitchell. Last week, a Letter to the Editor printed in Indian Time from Mitchell described an incident where he was allegedly taken into custody by 2 AMPS officers on a CBSA warrant for not reporting to customs. After Indian Time...
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Kanni Francis, Program Manager of the Three Sisters Program (SRMT) organized, in collaboration with the Native Women’s Association of Canada, a gathering “Sisters in Spirits” on Friday, October 4, 2013. The Sisters in Spirits first vigil started in 2006 with 11 vigils held across Canada. The next year 19 more cities joined, and in 2008 over 40 cities and communities had joined in to bring awareness and pay respect to the missing and m...
In what was supposed to be a “Rally” to bring awareness to the number of land disputes in Akwesasne turned into a planning session. Key people at the session were disappointed, but not discouraged by the lack of support shown on Monday, October 8, 2013 at the crossing on Kawhenoke. According to sources there are at least over 200 unresolved land disputes in the northern portion of Akwesasne. In a complicated and convoluted system created by Indian Affairs to handle land transfers, land grants, and land willed, the system becomes even more com...
The rain didn’t keep people from the fishing on Sunday at the 19th Annual Noah Thompson Memorial Fishing Derby. Seventy-six adults and 18 kids fished for bass, perch and cash over the weekend at the Thompson residence in Kanatakon. And who could miss that meal? Walleye was on the menu, and so many dishes that I can’t even list them all. The entire Thompson family helps out at the event that takes months to plan. Even the little ones helped putting out chairs, handing out sodas and cleaning the f...
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Submitted by Paul Tatlock on Behalf of ACSA Recently, the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association made a decision to change their Canadian rate to .94. Individuals and their assumptions fueling the social media have led to a distraction from the truth. There are two sides to every story. I’m asking you to suspend judgment and any preconceived image of the local business people….for a while. There have been rumors about the recent change in the Canadian exchange rate at the convenience stores. I have been confronted and questioned quite a few...
AKWESASNE- Thomas “Teionhwentsihsónhkwa” Thompson, 94, Pilon Island, Akwesasne, passed away Tuesday morning, October 8, 2013 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility. Thomas was born September 23, 1919 in Akwesasne, Ontario, the son of the late Basil and Agatha Sawatis Thompson. On January 24, 1944 he married Theresa Cook, at the St. Regis Catholic Church. She predeceased him on November 24, 1988. Thomas was a longshoreman for Waddington Pulp, and unloaded ships at the...
AKWESASNE – With his fellow musicians jamming in the side yard, Andrew Vernon White, 75, of 370 McGee Road, peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2013 with his family and friends by his side. Andy was born January 1, 1938, at the family home in Akwesasne, NY, son of the late Thomas and Elsie Terrance White. He attended schools in Hogansburg, St. Regis, and in Massena. Andy entered the US Army on September 20, 1961, serving until his honorable discharge on September 6, 1963. O...
Imagine if I was given one moment, just a single slice of my past. I could hold it close forever, and that moment would always last. I’d put the moment in a safe, within my hearts abode. I could open it when I wanted, and only I would know the code. I could choose a time of laughing, a time of happiness and fun. I could choose a time that tried me, through everything I’ve done. I sat and thought about what moment, would always make me smile. One that would always push me, to walk that extra mile...
Nia:wen Kowa The family of Howard F. David would like to say Nia:wen Kowa to all who supported us during our time of sadness. You gave us strength. It was heartwarming to see all the people who came by to pay their last respects to our loved one. Thank you to everyone who helped prepare the house by clearing out the furniture and to those who helped set up outside and cut the grass. Your assistance was very much appreciated. Nia:wen to everyone who brought food and supplies and prepared meals. It was delicious and thoughtful. Thank you so much...
THANK YOU We would like to thank the people of Akwesasne for the many prayers and well wishes during our most challenging time. Words cannot truly express the degree of comfort we felt from those who stopped in to visit, came to play music, brought food and supplies, sent flowers and came to pay their last respects to Andy. We cherished each day with him as he began his journey filled with stories, laughter and of course tears. While our hearts were heavy, our home was filled with love and peace. Through the years, he gave so often to those in...
This past July, the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club received $41,000 through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of America and the Lowe’s Charitable & Education Foundation to complete renovations at the Clubhouse. Included in the renovation was a new playground. On Thursday, a ribbon cutting ceremony, with ABGC staff, board members and youth, Potsdam Lowe’s Store Manager Brian McNeill, and members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, was held to formally open the playground for the youth. ABG...
Akwesasne - The St. Lawrence River Area of Concern (AOC) program at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Friends of the Robert Moses State Park (RMSP) Nature Center hosted their fourth and final round (fall) of seasonal photography, September 13 -27, 2013. Judging took place on September 30 with representatives from the SRMT Environment Division, SRMT Public Information Office and the Friends of the RMSP Nature Center Board of Directors. First place winner, Charlene Dumas is the...
The Seniors Club Annual Food and Craft Show was held on Saturday at the Seniors Center. The Center was jam packed with vendors selling dolls, quilts, beadwork, knit work and jewelry, just to name a few items available for sale. There was also a meal and baked goods for sale, and a Mohawk auction and quilt raffle drawing. Lois Thomas, President of the Seniors Club, guessed this had to be around the 20th year they have done the event. Money raised from the event goes to many things. Building...
Akwesasne – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and National Grid have reached an agreement to suspend field terminations on the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation until April 2014. This agreement was effective September 30, 2013. National Grid will continue all other forms of collections (phone call, letters, etc.) including the dormant review process, which are physical visits required to validate safety at all premises that were disconnected. Power will continue to be supplied to new and existing customers. During the interim, it is s...
On Friday, the families of Wendy Oakes and Roger Lazore volunteered their time to hold a benefit roast beef dinner at the St. Regis Recreation. They served up roast beef, potatoes, gravy, carrots, salad, a roll, dessert and a drink, to help raise funds for travel expenses. Wendy and Roger have been travelling to Ottawa General Hospital to be with their infant son who is in the NICU. Photo by Samantha McMillon-Wilkinson....
On Thursday, the Kanatakon School had some special guests. Gail General and Pam Brown came in and showed the kids the many uses of corn and corn husks. They have been making cornhusk dolls for decades. Each class got about a half-hour presentation and Gail and Pam also had dolls on display for students to see. Here, Gail stands with some of the dolls she and Pam made, and even the clothing is hand made too....
Four years ago New York State closed Camp Gabriels, a minimum-security compound operated by the state’s Department of Corrections. Originally a sanitarium for tuberculosis patients, later a part of the Paul Smiths College, the 91 acre site was recently renovated by New York until the reduction in the number of state inmates led to its closure. Among the many buildings are a chapel, gym, new dormitories, a new water and septic system, updated heating plant, cafeteria, administration office, health clinic, athletic fields, greenhouse and auto m...
She:kon sewakwe:kon Akwesas:ronon. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe joins these efforts by hosting the Child Safe Summit, a one-day conference for child welfare professionals and related community partners. The Summit is a collective effort to inform service providers of indicators and resources, and to dispel myths about child abuse. We will welcome Dr. Karyn Patno, the founder and clinical director of the Child Safe Program at Fletcher Allen. She...
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, te...
On September 17th, 2013, the Association of Senior Citizens, in conjunction with the Office for the Aging and Public Transportation, held their second Annual Fall Festival at 4-H Camp Overlook in Mountain View. Well over 250 seniors, from across the county enjoyed games, music, entertainment and a picnic prepared by the Adult Centers Kitchen Staff. Vendors joined in and provided information and assistance to our seniors, some County Legislators were in attendance and Suzanne Robideau and her Cloggers provided music and entertainment. Susan...
There are many lessons you teach your children, some more frequently the others. Some arise all on their own without you having to facilitate an example. Others come from the world. We learn many lessons as moms too. When to pick your battles. When the fight is worth it and will pay off in the long run. I am still learning to be patient. I was never one of those, “let’s wait and see” type of people. I’m more of the “holy we’re late” types. When I had kids I quickly realized everything was on their time not mine. I had to learn to take a deep br...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform community members that if they received a letter from Collectiva stating that their Fuel Tax application was incomplete or illegible, they must respond within thirty days in order to remain eligible for the fuel tax settlement refund. Any community members needing assistance may contact the Mohawk Government office at 613-575-2348 or bring their letter to the Mohawk Government offices at Admin 2 in Kana:takon....
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