A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On October 4, 2014 in the early morning hours, a fire occurred at 15 Christine Lane in Akwesasne NY. Two males attended the residence and intentionally set a vehicle on fire at around 6:45 a.m. The males are believed to have been driving a side-by-side UTV. The suspects used an accelerant, poured it on the vehicle, and set it ablaze. The damage was very extensive, destroying the vehicle. The suspects fled the scene and are believed to have traveled west bound on Frogtown Rd. If anyone has any information regarding the incident they are urged...
Dr. Stan Vollant walked to AMS on Thursday October 9, 2014 to visit the students at all grade levels. He began his walk from his Innu Community of Pessamit in Quebec. The purpose of his walk is to stop and visit Native communities to spread the message of his dream. In his dream, he was to talk to students to encourage them to follow their dreams and to always remember who they are as Native people of this land. He is on a personal mission to fulfill his dream and messages that are so...
CORNWALL, ON, Oct. 14, 2014 /CNW/ - On September 4, 2014, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were called to the Cornwall Port of Entry by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officers. They had performed a secondary search of a vehicle traveling through the border and discovered drugs in the vehicle. RCMP officers attended the scene and arrested Kyle ADAMS, age 25 of Lunenburg, Steven ADAMS, age 51 of South Stormont and Jeffrey GOULET, age 48 of Cornwall for drug possession. They were all released on their respective...
The 2014 Salmon River National Honor Society induction ceremony was held at 6:00 p.m. September 24, in the high school auditorium. The Ceremony opened with NHS president, Breana Griffin, welcoming family and friends as well as current members and new inductees. Ms. Griffin gave a brief history of the organization and high school principal, Mr. Mike Warden, introduced the current members: Ken'taratiron Arquette, Jenna Clute, Abigail Grant, Breana Griffin, Nicole Hart, John Harvey, Ciera Jock, Zac...
Submitted by Randy Irving, Manager On October 3rd-5th, the Seaway Valley Rapids Major Bantam AA hockey team travelled to Jay Peak, VT to compete in the Green Mountain Avalanche AAA Hockey tourney. On Friday night the Rapids battled it out with the Green Mtn Glades and managed to finish in a 1-1 tie. After a good night's rest, the boys returned to the ice on Saturday for 2 games. They were ready and determined as they defeated the Black Ice team 6-0 and the Bayside Breakers with a score of 7-1....
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) hired two archaeological technicians to ensure Mohawk representation at the Nun’s Island site of the new Champlain Bridge replacement project. Lance Jacobs and Jake Bonaparte, both from Akwesasne, are working at the site. The site is significant as it is in proximity to where the remains of an Indigenous girl from the 14th century were uncovered in 1995. These remains were reburied at the Mohawk Trail Longhouse. “The Champlain bridge project required consultation with the MCK,” said Chief Christine Zachar...
Niawen Kowa, We would like to express thanks and appreciation for the support and help while we were dealing with the sudden loss of our beloved Sister and Auntie, Jann Day. To our family and friends who were with us every step of the way, Niawen Kowa and Kanaronkwa. Niawen to Loralee and the staff at the Seniors Center who offered the building and meal for the Memorial dinner. The cooks who stayed late and to everyone who brought something for the dinner. To Jann’s many friends who offered love and support to us-the kind words and hugs were a...
NIA:WEN! A special note of thanks from the Akwesasne Cultural Center to Akwesasne Child and Family Services Community Support. Their "Kawennota'kie Canoe Journey" program provided planning, use of canoes, water, filming and tents for the "Bringing Home the Canoes" event on October 4th. Special thanks to your program and we hope to build upon this event in partnership with the many organizations and individuals that were involved this year to make this an annual event – learning from our m...
I want to thank all the teams that entered our tournament over the weekend for my parents Becca & Timmy Thompson. We had a house fire and lost just about everything. I want to thank my uncle Stacy, and my aunts Darlene, Rosie, and Virginia. I'd also like to thank my cousins Waverli & Scotty Boy for helping me make the tournament happen. My sisters, Sara, Chelsey, Victoria & Elisha for their help. Darlene King, Cindy Driscoll, Joe & Michelle Sawatis for their help also. 3rd place received $250...
I recently attended an open meeting held by several Akwesasne Seniors working together on the topic of sharing revenue from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. In doing so, I learned a number of things about the financing and accountability of our Tribal Resort. It seems like many more people in general are talking about these topics. I have even had some local people come up to me and identify themselves as “concerned” about some things that they are aware of. For instance, there is an ongoing management campaign to profile casino workers who...
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian announced that a federal grand jury in Syracuse has handed down a 21 count superseding indictment against defendants STEPHEN M. HOWELLS II and NICOLE F. VAISEY. The superseding indictment, filed today, accuses HOWELLS with child exploitation offenses in all 21 counts, and charges VAISEY together with HOWELLS in 10 of the counts. The superseding indictment specifies six different victims of the charged offenses. HOWELLS, age 39, and VAISEY, age 25, both of Hermon, NY, are c...
The first of monthly Perfect Attendance awards for Salmon River High School. Each month all students with perfect attendance for the month will be put into a draw according to grade level. A winner will be picked from each grade and presented with a gift bag donated by CKON during lunch period. Winners for the month of September are: Thomas Terrance, Tanner Tarbell, Mara Lazore and Chad George. L-R: Tim Cook, Dean of Students, Junior-Mara Lazore, Sophomore-Tanner Tarbell, Senior-Chad George,...
“Canoe Journeys,” an initiative of Akwesasne Child and Family Service’s Community Support and Traditional Support programs, was the organizer of the Honoring Women ceremony in the article titled “Kawennota’kie Canoe Journey Honor Women in Akwesasne” that ran in the October 9th edition of Indian Time. Also in the October 9th edition of Indian Time, the canoe journey at the Akwesasne Culture Center’s canoe exhibit opening was put on by Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service’s Kanikonhri:io i:wa ne Ona’:ke “Good Minds in the Canoe,” Canoe and K...
On Friday October 10, the St. Regis Mohawk School held its annual Fall Fest put on by the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Students roamed through tons of tables with games and activities munching on free popcorn. Belly Buttons the Clown was there along with Tribal Police, Jreck subs, who had a game and free cookies, and the ACFS mobile unit provided great music. Students could purchase a variety of fall goodies, from sweets from Divalissa's to pumpkins from Bonesteels. There were hayrides,...
On October 10, from 2pm to 4pm at Student Commons at Algonquin College, 3rd year students in the Child and Youth worker program set up a table to spread the word about child abuse awareness and the Purple Ribbon Campaign. The Purple Ribbon Campaign is a provincial campaign that the Children's Aid Society (CAS) organizes to promote child abuse awareness. Students in the Violence and Abuse class, one of which is Akwesasne's Tracie Cook, were given an assignment to create something that would...
With the new school year comes another session for the Positive Place For Kids and teens - Great Futures start here. The Rooseveltown Road facility has been operating since 2002 and is busier than ever. Traditionally the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club's operating hours were from after school until 8:00 pm. Two years ago that changed to 6:00 pm, which meant more activities must be crammed into a shorter period of time. But the decrease in hours doesn't take away the fun and learning. The club...
Angus Adams has been involved in a career as an ironworker for about 51 years. In the beginning, at the age of 16, he left home to go look for work in the city after being in a job that paid $15.00 a day. This wage didn't suit the needs of a man so far away from home. On a rainy day, he began walking around in Brooklyn. He saw a sign at the Union Hall that read, "Looking for painters". Angus entered the building and was approached by a man who acted as if he knew him. He was mistaken for someone...
Submitted by Lisa Francis-Benedict Student of the Month Good Conduct/Respect K4 Callyn Ingle Ocean Lazore/Cody Gray K5 Haley Mason Tyson Arquette Grade 1 Ieniehtanawentha Sharrow London Lazore Grade 2 Joey Phillips Ivan Loran Grade 3 Alexia Mitchell Kyle Cuillierer Grade 4 Donovan Mitchell Jericho Chrisjohn Grade 5 Kiyah Francis Bentley Gray...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT As you may have noticed the weather is starting to cool off and with the cooler weather we don't have to worry about flea and tick prevention, right? Wrong. Flea and tick prevention is recommended year round. You are probably wondering why you should use preventative year round, to prevent of course. Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance, they cause disease, and on again off again preventive measures are not the optimum way to safeguard your pets and families. By t...
The teachers nailed the education questions but were stumped by the Justin Timberlake questions. On Thursday October 9, the Salmon River Central School Teachers Association held a Trivia contest with lots of laughs. The majority of the questions dealt with local school board practices, government, history of education, and topics suited for a school get-together. But late in the program the quizzes were about entertainment and those were tougher to answer. The Master of Ceremonies was Loren...
Continued from last week by Doug George-Kanentiio 8. Europeans, and Americans, used their superior military weaponry and tactics to defeat Native nations. This is often cited by the apologists for the theft of the continent. Some will concede that diseases such as smallpox and typhoid may have been a factor in driving Natives from the land but it was, they argue, the military strength of the colonies that won the day. To unravel this lie take three examples. On July 3,1778 a force of 460 Iroquois and 110 British rangers were engaged in a fight...
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Submitted by Kaweienón:ni (Margaret) Cook Since the AMBE Kanien'kéha Immersion began in 1995, it has gone through a series of growing pains and changes. It eventually evolved into the Skahwatsí:ra Program, and having our own school in Kaná:takon with the support the AMBE supervisors, the school principal and board members, as well the Mohawk Council of Ahkwesáhsne, and the parents & totas. Skahwatsí:ra focuses on producing students at various levels of fluency at every grade level and uses...
Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Early detection is the key to survival Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in New York State. On average, more than 14,000 women in New York are newly diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and more than 2,800 women die annually from the disease. Regular check-ups and screening tests can find breast cancer at an earlier stage, when treatment works best. The most important action women can take is to have routine breast cancer screenings. Who gets breast cancer? A...
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