A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Nine Akwesasne youth recently launched the Mother Earth Egg Pilot Project at the Three Feathers Café on Thursday, November 3, 2016. They include: Tristan Cook-Hasty, Levi Herne, Jheri White, Mose McDonald, Daniel Thompson, Tisha Benedict, Ethan Pervais, Bailee Rourke and Clinton Atkins, all high school students currently attending the Akwesasne Freedom School, Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School, Massena Central School and Salmon River Central School. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's...
For many, election season could not end soon enough. But with it finally over, the results of the presidential election left many shocked and dismayed, and others joyful and vindicated, but there’s no question many, many were surprised. Here are some of the election results from the November 8, 2016 United States elections. Presidential Race Results Electoral College votes: for Donald Trump 289, and for Hilary Clinton, 218. Trump won key states such as Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Ohio. More than 120 million ballots h...
Akwesasne -- The Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group met on Thursday, November 3, 2016 to pass out the new Embrace Watches that arrived. The watches are designed to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy and to track and monitor seizures. They are very new to come out and are made overseas with the best of today's technology. Five members of the group that are having uncontrolled seizures each received a watch that will detect when an actual seizure is happening and will alert their...
North Country 350 Alliance, as part of the Adirondack Climate Coalition which sponsored the Second Annual Adirondack Climate March in Saranac Lake on Saturday, November 5, 2016. A number of Akwesasronon joined the march on Saturday. Chelsea Sunday provided an impromptu traditional Mohawk opening Sunday, who also explained the meaning and significance of the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen, as well as its relationship to the Climate Change movement. It was moving to witness this, joining in a circle to...
Last Monday was the annual St. Regis Village wide Halloween event. The streets were flooded with members of the Akwesasne community of all ages dressed in costumes to celebrate the holiday. There were tents giving out candy and goodies all lining the streets, that kids could trick or treat at. Early in the evening witches were dancing at the "Y" in St. Regis to old and new music to get everyone excited and ready to kick off the night. Hidden golden tickets were attached to some of the candy...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Rita J. Swamp, 74, of 21 Swamp Road, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep Saturday, November 5, 2016 while traveling with her family in Rochester. Rita was born November 26, 1941 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Abraham and Christie Laughing Herne. She graduated from Bombay High School and Mater Dei College before earning her Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University. On September 2, 1967, she married Robert F. Swamp at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael J...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Sandra J. Terrance, 80, of 30 Herne Road, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, November 6, 2016 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born January 21,1936 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Thomas Twinleaf and Jessie C. White Diebow. She attended schools in Buffalo and at St. Joseph's Academy. She later achieved her GED and attended Mater Dei College. On January 30, 1954, she married Phillip B. Terrance at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. P...
The Indian Time Office will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2016 in observance of Veterans/Remembrance Day. Our office will re-open on Monday, November 14th at 9:00am. The deadline will not be affected; it is still Monday at 12noon....
The Akwesasne International Powwow Committee takes this opportunity to say niawenko:wa and to congratulate Akwesasne on another exciting and successful Cultural Celebration. The 2016 Akwesasne International Powwow, held on Saturday, Sept. 10th and Sunday, Sept. 11th, was well attended and despite the weather we were able to conclude another event for the satisfaction of Akwesasne and surrounding communities. The Powwow Committee was delighted by the abundant show of hands when our Master of Ceremonies (MC) asked who is attending for the first t...
The family of Jerry and Veronica Thompson would like to thank the community who had come to help them in their time of need. Recently, Jerry suffered a sudden setback to his condition and will take many months or more to recover with medical attention and therapy. Some family members really got things moving to get events rolling to help the Thompson family. We appreciate the quick action by Courtney King, Elaina King, and Sweets Jacobs for stepping up. Thanks also to Keisha and Sam Thompson for adding a hand in the events. We want to thank...
On behalf of our Team we would like to acknowledge everyone who came out to support our Mohawk Auction and Spaghetti Dinner that was held on November 3rd and 4th. To everyone who donated a basket, purchased tickets and dinners, our event was a huge success. This event raised a total of $5,380.00. Funds from this event will be used to do activities and events for residents, staff and families during the holidays. We had a total of 57 gift baskets donated and raffled. Congratulations to our Basket Winners: Lighted Snowman-Wendy Sunday Flower...
The family of the late Anthony “Tony” Laughing would like to thank everyone for their support and kind expressions of sympathy at this time of sadness. Thank you to everyone who sent flowers, cards, clothing, monetary contributions, food, wood, the tent, tables and especially to those who spent time with us. Thanks to all the helpers who made sure his services were done right. Also, thanks to those that couldn’t be there but sent prayers and thought of us during the darkest time of our lives. Our family takes great comfort in knowing that...
Tsi Snaihne School students trick or treated to Iohahi:io, Iakhihsohtha and the Snye Day Care. The students also enjoyed a surprise trunk or treat with various programs from the Akwesasne community. This event has become a yearly tradition and is enjoyed by the students from Head Start to grade 6. This year we had volunteer drivers. We would like to thank the following volunteer wagon drivers: Frankie Ingle & Brooke Mitchell - parents of Adryie, Warryn, Callyn and Raiyah Ingle Lyle Lazore...
There are only 45 shopping days until Christmas but there were some great early ideas at the sale put on by the St. Regis Catholic Church's Altar and Rosary Society. There were blankets, beaded jewelry, woodcarving and other odds and ends including handmade Christmas Tree ornaments to get folks in the mood for the holiday. There was also a bake sale, a chicken and biscuit lunch and Mohawk Auction....
NOVEMBER 10th to 13th On Thursday at noon the elders (only) of our community will be treated to corn soup and biscuits; afterwards they will preview our beautiful display of Christmas Trees. For our Totas we will be hiding 5 pickle ornaments in the trees for a chance to win $10.00 in tickets. The meal is sponsored by Indian Time Newspaper. On Friday at 9:00am school children get to view our display of Christmas trees. After walking though the display they will be treated to a snack sponsored by the Akwesasne Community Partnership Fund. Tickets...
THURSDAY- November 17th, 2016 There will be a workshop for guests from Federal and State organization representatives from 8:30 to 11:30 that is optional, but is open to all interested participants. Phillip White-Cree will be our guest facilitator. 1:00-1:15 Welcoming Remarks & Introductions 1:15-2:00 Special Guest, Chief Albert Naquin of the Isle de Jean Charles Band of Biloxi Chitimacha-Choctaw Indians, the first Native American community to relocate after losing their homeland to rising coastal waters, shares his thoughts on their...
AKWESASNE – It is with a heavy heart that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council learned about the passing of former Tribal Sub-Chief Rita Swamp. In respecting her passing, the Tribe has lowered the tribal flag to half-staff at the Community Building until the time of her funeral at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 10th at the St. Regis Catholic Church. Rita served the Akwesasne community as a Police Commissioner for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and worked as the Director of...
Yoga has been known to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and lower heart rate. This yoga class is about mindful movement to help you feel strong and healthy in your ever-changing body. Accessible to everyone. Mon. - Tsi Snaihne School: 6-7 pm Tues. - Kawehno:ke Recreation: 6-7 pm Wed. - Kana:takon School: 4-5 pm Thurs. - Kawehno:ke Recreation: 6-7 pm Starting Nov. 7, 2016 through Dec. 16, 2016. For more info call (613) 575-2341 ext. 3247 Bring a mat and bottle of water. Some mats are available. *Note: class is cancelled for Nov. 14,...
(The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to highlight Vicky Jock as this month's long-term employee for our series, "Meet the Tribe." It is our pleasure to share these tribal employee profiles and all the exceptional work they are doing on behalf of the Akwesasne community.) If you walked into the Administration Office for the Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services at any time during the past three decades, you were most likely welcomed by one of the friendliest employees at the Tribe-Vicky Jock, who...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held their monthly meeting on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Agenda items included a presentation by Executive Director Retha Herne, Akwesasne Housing Authority on HUD grant presentation, a legislative/lobbying update from Tribal Council Chiefs and an update on the Veterans Memorial Project by Sub Chief Cheryl Jacobs. Chief Ron LaFrance chaired the meeting. Herne reported on the September $600,000 federal grant to finance a solar project for an agency-operated housing complex, as well as upgrade work on homes that are...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe employees showed their support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's efforts to protect their source of clean water in their dispute over the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Tribal Council sent letters this week to the North Dakota Governor, U.S. Department of Justice and Assistant Secretary of the Army in response to violent actions taken by law enforcement and the National Guard against the peaceful and unarmed water protectors....
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Beyond most predictions the worse candidate for the US presidency in the nation’s history has emerged as the victor, elected by an American people who voted against their own interests and in utter defiance of common sense. Power has been given to Donald Trump and to a Republican controlled Congress which will now make an all out assault on Natives, on women’s rights, on blacks, Latinos, on the earth itself. This alliance will eviscerate the Environmental Protection Agency, thrust women back into back alleys, take away medical care for mil...
The Office of Vital Statistics will be hosting: Tsikionhe - As We Live These are special workshops to help community members prepare their wills and make estate plans. Workshop Dates & Locations Tsi Snaihne Homemakers Monday, November 28th 5 – 7 p.m. St. Regis Recreation Center Saturday, December 3rd 5 – 7 p.m. Kawehno:ke Tri District Elders Monday, December 5th 1 – 3 p.m. Topics: How to Make a Will Estate Planning These workshops are being provided as a service to the community of Akwesasne. If you would like assistance with will and estat...
Submitted by Mae Green This year's Halloween Party was held on Saturday, October 29th. Doors opened at 1:30 and by 3:00pm the gym was filled to capacity with close to 400 in attendance and judging started. The judges once again had the difficult task of choosing the best costumes in each age category. The costumes were once again awesome; we had many beautiful and unique costumes. Our winners were: 12 months & under: Funniest-Faith & Grace Francis-Jackson Prettiest-Melani Arquette Scariest-Noah...
