A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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KAHNAWAKE – On the afternoon of October 24, 2023, at 12:30, the Kahnawake Peacekeepers, the Kahnawake's Search and Rescue Team, and several community members came together to assist in locating Mr. Tekanatoken Lahache, who had not been seen or heard from since the evening of Saturday, October 21. He was reported missing from his residence in Chateauguay on Monday, October 23. Through cooperation and exchanging information with the Chateauguay Police Service, a search area was established near the area of Highway 138 Territorial boundary. T...
AKWESASNE – Tribal members appointed to help update the Tribal Procedures Act are pleased to announce the launch of a community survey. The survey is intended to gain feedback and recommendations from membership on the 2013 Procedures Act, which serves as the governing document for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. The survey is available on the Tribal Members Portal until Sunday, Tsiothóhrha/December 31st for enrolled members to complete. First adopted in 1994; the Tribal Procedures Act defines Tribal Council’s general powers and procedures, reca...
By Isaac White. Indian Time was recently informed of a distressing incident in Kanatakon. Mike Francis, a community member, reached out to share the unsettling discovery of a defaced public facility at the point. Evidently, the damage was in the form of graffiti, bearing words and symbols that were far from acceptable in public spaces. While we at Indian Time believe in bringing unfiltered news to our readers, the explicit and inappropriate nature of the graffiti compels us not to share...
By Isaac White. First observed in October 1981, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) serves as a beacon every October, uniting advocates nationwide in their mission to eradicate domestic violence. Throughout this month, communities and advocacy organizations engage with the public and each other to elevate awareness about the indicators of abuse, strategies for its prevention, and to amplify survivor narratives. Additionally, they furnish supplementary resources for leaders and...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service announced in mid-September plans designed to ‘enhance the safety and security of our community,’ with the construction a new building on Kawehno:ke at 41 Buckshot Road. The Department of Public Safety includes the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS), Compliance, Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance (AMA), Emergency Measures (Emergency Operations Centre - EOC) and Central Dispatch. Chief of Police Shawn Dulude stated, “This project is a significant step toward ensuring our residents’ continued safety and well-be...
Several agencies were involved in assisting an injured, unconscious person who was trapped under the southern span of the Seaway International Bridge on Monday afternoon. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department along with the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, St. Lawrence County Office of Emergency Services, New York State Police, Seaway International Bridge Corp. and U.S. Customs and Border Protection all assisted in the rescue. The HAVFD deployed their marine rescue unit, while other agencies used rope...
Universities and colleges across the U.S. are faced with declining or flat enrollment along with increasing costs. Three major educational institutions in the North Country are taking major steps to adjust to the changing and challenging immediate future. Jefferson Community College in Watertown, Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam in Potsdam have recently made announcements stating they will adjust to declining enrollments and rising costs. According to NCPR, President of External Relations at Clarkson University Kelly O. Chezum said,...
AKWESASNE – Eugene A. Tarbell, 67, of Tarbell Road, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Massena Hospital. Eugene was born on November 11, 1955 in Massena, the son of the late George and Mary Jane (Thompson) Tarbell. He attended and graduated from Salmon River Central School, where he played hockey for many years. On September 30, 1978, he married Jacqueline McDonald in Brushton. Eugene was a proud ironworker for over 40 years, retiring from Local #440. He loved an a... Full story
Akwesasne – Thomas John "TJ" Lazore (35) of 157 Raquette Point Road, passed away at Ottawa General Hospital on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, after a short illness. He will be embraced in love by those who passed before him with a table of cards laid out for him. TJ was born August 2, 1988, in Rochester, New York, to Elizabeth "Sweets" Lazore and Vincent Thompson. TJ was a communicant at the St. Regis Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing cards, watching movies, listening to music, and expanding h... Full story
By Andy Gardner. Here is a summary of recent Massena Raiders and Salmon River Shamrocks varsity sports action: Monday, Oct. 23, boys soccer playoffs, Salmon River 2 Norwood-Norfolk 1 – Third-seeded Salmon River scored midway through the second half, then kept #-6-seed Norwood-Norfolk at bay in the Section X Class B play-in round. The ‘Rocks opened scoring in the sixth minute on a goal from Carter Johnson, assisted by Jonathan Cook-Francis. Zane Tatom scored unassisted and tied the game 1-1 in the 53rd minute. Just five minutes later, Ty Ler...
By Nicole Santa Cruz. After the mass killing at Wounded Knee, the American Museum of Natural History received children’s toys taken from the site. A 1990 law was meant to “expeditiously return” such items to Native Americans, but descendants are still waiting. One afternoon earlier this year, Wendell Yellow Bull received a call from a longtime friend with word of a troubling discovery. Objects from one of the most notorious massacres of Native Americans in U.S. history were in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History, his f...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held two referendum votes for the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law and the Akwesasne Cannabis Law. The following unofficial results have been provided by the Chief Electoral Officer. Akwesasne Emergency Management Law Unofficial Results: Kawehno:ke: Yes – 13 No – 26 Tsi Snaihne: Yes – 23 No – 41 Kana:takon: Yes – 14 No – 24 Total: Yes: 50 No: 91 Akwesasne Cannabis Law Unofficial Results: Kawehno:ke: Yes – 11 No – 27 Tsi Snaihne: Yes – 19 No – 46 Kana:takon: Yes – 8 No – 30 Total: Yes: 38 No: 103 Any appeals...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club dues for 2023 You can mail your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Oct. 26th-Joseph Hruska & Irene Gambill Oct. 27th-Loreen Lori Dow & Sandy Swanger Oct. 31st-Sister Christine Taylor S.S.J. & Norman Lazore Legal Aid: Oct. 26th... Full story
Free Community Event October 29, 2023 2 – 4pm Park at the Fire Station Decorate your trunks Wear your costumes Vote on your favorite trunk To reserve a spot or for any questions call: Lynn (518) 521-7155...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Ben Kelly from the funeral collection FRIDAY OCTOBER 27, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Cecelia Square by the Cook-Square family SATURDAY OCTOBER 28, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Christopher Benedict 2-Year Memorial Anniversary by the Benedict family SUNDAY OCTOBER 29, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Margaret Terrance Birthday Memorial Anniversary by Cecelia Lafrance WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2023...
Men’s group held at 7DC every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm Woman’s Self Care, during your lunch hour come into 7DC for lunch and a relaxing time. 11am to 1pm. Couples Journey held Nov 3rd 6pm until 8pm held at 7DC. Community Bonfire Night Oct 28th at the Mohawk International Speedway, looking for Vendors please call the office 518-358-2916....
Mandy served as an educator at the Iroquois Museum for more than 10 years. During her time at the Museum she studied traditional medicines with Otatdodah Homer through a grant from the New York Folklore Society. Today, she continues to enjoy sharing her stories with people of all ages. Please join this talented Mohawk storyteller for a variety of scary and entertaining tales for all ages. 2 pm...
Where: Akwesasne Mohawk School, West Tesatanni Road, Cornwall Island, Kawehno:ke, Ontario Time: Tryouts Start at 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Kahnastatsi 613-575-1594 All Volleyball Athletes Men & Women 55+ Thursday Oct. 26, 2023 6-9 pm All Volleyball Athletes Men & Womens 65+ Thursday, November 2, 2023 $120.00 per team individual $20.00 Payable to ASEVC ([email protected]) 613-575-1594 Games Start at 6:00-9:00 pm Winner gets a place to represent District 8 At the Ontario Senior Games in Orillia, Ontario on Tue. February 6-8/2024 (allowed Mon &...
The Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers came together to set the date for Ka’khowanen starting on Friday, October 27 and ending on Sunday, October 29 2023. Friday, October 27, the three feather dances is done. The first dance will start at 7:00am for the Kaieri Niioriwake (Faithkeepers). They will go around once before the people join in the dance. Then we will take a break and come back at 9:00am. Saturday, October 28, starts at 9:00am with tobacco burning to give thanks for the foods from the gardens and able to see everything come back f...
Tom is highly accomplished with alabaster and soapstone but equally creative with mixed media and found object assemblage. He is deeply connected to the ancientness of stone and considers it a living material with communicative properties. His sculptures run the gamut from graceful, highly polished stonework to witty mixed-media statements addressing stereotypes, politics, and cultural traditions. 10 – 4 pm These events are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York S...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Hilda A. Herne, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Mary Beth Curran. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Mary Beth Curran. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than November 18, 2023....
Letters of Testamentary for the estate of Sarah C. David, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Judith Printup. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Judith Printup. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than October 31, 2023....
Letters of Testamentary for the estate of Charles J. Jacobs, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Curtis Jacobs. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Curtis Jacobs. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than November 13, 2023....
The Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Volleyball Club (ASEVC) and Ontario Senior Games Association regret due to the lack of participation, the volleyball players 55+ & 65+ playdowns are cancelled. They were scheduled to be played at AMS school October 26 & November 2, 2023. Please contact Kahnastatsi at 613-575-1594, for more information....
Monday October 30th Station 3 – Snye Live Burn Demonstration...
