A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Internet service will be available in southern Akwesasne homes by late December, said Paul Walk, Vice President of the Flint Communications Group. FCG has moved into office space at the Kanienkehaka Plaza and will soon have DSL high-speed Internet, phone service, and eventually fiber optics running through the territory. “We are offering local telephone and internet along with high-grade circuits in Akwesasne such as T1, T3 and Ethernet,” Walk said. Phase 1 of the project, to be completed by late December, wil...
November 11th is always a special day at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) as the staff and students take time to honor the veterans from both sides of the border in a special Remembrance Day/Veterans Day ceremony. Because of the geographical location of Akwesasne, community members have served in the military in both the United States and Canada. At the Remembrance Day ceremony both national anthems are played and veterans are invited to join the celebration without regard to what side of t...
The Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the 2008 inductees. A total of eleven individuals as well as one team will be honored on Nov. 22 during an induction ceremony at the Brass Horse. The individuals being inducted into the “Player” category are Louis Robert Cook “Karontatsi”, Robert Michael Seymour, Gaylord “Mac” Thomas, David P. White, Freeman Jacobs, Joseph Benedict and Steve Thomas. The individuals being inducted into the “Builder” category are Rob Cree, Brian Connors and Alexander Roundpoint. Mike Kanentaker...
Mrs. Janet Oakes Cajigas, age 56, of 49 County Route 45, Hogansburg, died Wednesday evening (November 5, 2008) at Massena Memorial Hospital, where she had been admitted earlier in the day from Fletcher-Allen Medical Center. She had been in failing health for the past 2 years. She was born June 4, 1952 in Buffalo, the daughter of John and Margaret King Oakes. She attended schools in Buffalo. She married Heriberto Cajigas at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Buffalo, he predeceased her on September...
Gone 1 year ago but never forgotten by the Arquette Family Stepping into the past, with all that had been left undone, unsaid, and unfinished…waiting there for her. The memory of her cousin’s passing flows in her mind like a raging river current. She could feel the sorrowful tears building up in her eyes. Her heart and mind still thick with hatred toward those vile people who were capable of committing such a horrid crime. All the while wishing and repenting that she had been available to det...
Germaine Phillips thanks all those who attended her benefit dance and Wii tournament, everyone who donated prizes, baskets and money, the staff and management at Brass Horse, DJ Jay Jackson for donating his time and his generous donation, also Lazore’s Construction and Truckstop # 9 for their donations, and her children and grandchildren for all they do for her. The winner of the quilt raffle was Joyce Laffin and the Nintendo Wii was won by Stephanie Thompson, thank you to all who bought tickets....
Hogansburg United Methodist church annual food and craft sale was held on November 1, 2008. We were blessed with another successful fundraiser. All proceeds have been applied to the general fund. Special thanks to everyone from Akwesasne and the surrounding communities who supported our efforts. May God Bless You....
Baby Louie, son of Joni Mitchell and Louie Diabo stopped in to drop off his Halloween candy to be sent to the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many people from this community have been very generous and brought over their treats to share. I’d like to thank these people for their continued support and donations for the care packages: Sheila Ransom and family Diane and Paul Boots Mamie David Barbara Barnes Helen Lazore and grandchildren Bailey and Halle Noonie Tarbell’s children and cousins Ale...
Franklin County Public Health will be holding an immunization clinic and offering free Flu Vaccine to the community. The clinic will be held on Friday, November 21st, 2008 from the hours of 10am to 2 pm at the North Country Community College Gymnasium in Saranac Lake. Transportation will be available for anyone in the Tri-Lake’s area who wants to attend the Flu Clinic, but needs transportation. Reservations can be made by calling the Tupper Lake Adult Center at 359-9070. Please make the reservations at least 1 week in advance, If you have a...
Artists and craftspeople in Akwesasne are being sought by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Department of Economic Development to fill out a brief survey on their business needs and desires. The results of the survey will be analyzed by the department and used in discussions of a tourism strategy the SRMT is developing. “This is a basic needs assessment survey,” said Darlene Francis, of the Department of Economic Development. “Its intent is to find out what the artists and craftspeople of Akwesasne need in order to help them with selling their g...
LONDON, ON - On November 6th, 2008 the London Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Federal Enforcement Section charged a London resident with fraud charges subsequent to the execution of a search warrant at a residence and the seizure of hundreds of counterfeit purses and jewelry. The purses are alleged to be imitations of famous designers such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Versace, Burberry, Kate Spade, Coach, Juicy Couture, and many others. Katharine RICHARDS was arrested on November 2nd, 2008 at the scene and has been...
BOWMANVILLE, ON - On Saturday November 1st, 2008, after a joint investigation by the Canadian Border Services Agency and the Custom and Excise Unit of the Greater Toronto Area RCMP, four individuals were arrested for possession of unlawfully packed and stamped tobacco in Richmond Hill, Ontario. At the time of arrest, $1,100.00 in cash was seized, two vehicles as well as over 700 cases of counterfeit cigarettes which are believed to have originated from China. First court appearance for the two males and two females is set for January 9th, 2009...
On Friday, November 7, 2008 Kana:takon School students and staff attended the Heart and Stroke Fundraiser Kick-off. Some students exhibited their jump roping skills. Others received prizes for answering questions correctly about nutrition, cigarette smoking, and overall healthy habits. All students will participate in this fundraiser. The Early Years students will be collecting donations for their “Jumping for Heart” Campaign. They will participate in jump rope contests. The Grade Seven and Eig...
On Friday, Nov. 7, Kana:takon School held their Monthly Awards Assembly. Students were recognized for their attendance and illustration of our Character Trait for the Month. Students with Perfect Attendance for the Month of October were K4-Joseph Benedict, Raiden Bush- Garrow, Kyden Jacobs, Lila Mitchell, Samaira Thomas; K5-Cherish Hall, Sabre Hemlock, Jasmine Herne, Kayden Jacobs, Sky Phillips; 7A-Tenisha Caldwell, Dayna Green, Tristyn Jock-Cole, Paige Lafrance, Jade Martin, Starlyn Mason;...
Parents of students at any of the three Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education’s schools were invited to attend school for a day this week with their child. On Tuesday, Tsi Snaihne School students brought their parents in for a few hours, and on Wednesday students at Kana:takon School and the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School did the same. Grandparents, aunts, uncles or other family members were equally as welcome to attend school with a student. The activity – held for the second year – gives paren...
Two women and one man from Akwesasne were recognized last week at the Northern Tier Providers Coalition 11th Annual Conference & Awards Banquet. The event was held on Nov. 5 in Lake Placid. This year award winners were: *PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD: Connie Thompson, CASAC, Outpatient Coordination, St. Regis Mohawk Health Services; for demonstrated initiative, foresight and/or a continuing active participation in their official capacity which has resulted in the broadening of knowledge of the field of...
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. Our new “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 s...
Name: Marshall Memphis Cruz Lazore Born: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Parents: Heather Mitchell and Owen Lazore Sibling: Connor Lazore Grandparents: Edward and Joann Mitchell Great Grandparents: Emily Thompson, Margie Lazore, the late Bill and Anna Gray...
It’s the first official Christmas event of the year in Akwesasne and the community proves time after time that it’s never too early for to get into the holiday spirit. The Snye Recreation’s annual “Christmas Enchantment” fundraiser swept over the Snye Recreation Centre and raised thousands for the center. The event features Christmas tree auctions and raffles. Community members and businesses donate trees decorated in theme and usually adorned with gifts all around. One side of the Snye Recr...
Just when I thought Halloween couldn’t have come any faster I was faced with Baby T’s birthday. I honestly feel like he just had his third birthday two months ago. Summer was over and fall was here so fast that it didn’t even really sink in that the cold weather signaled it was that time of year again. As always we needed a recreation hall for all our family and friends. Our home is way too small for more than a few people so sticking to what works in terms of space was established a long time ago. This year was a much mellower party. Baby...
Plastics are made from petroleum. Petroleum is a limited non-renewable resource. It is believed that by the year 2040, the Earth’s usable petroleum reserves will be depleted. It is recorded that in 1987 the US used almost one billion barrels of oil just to make plastics. This same amount would be enough to meet the nation’s oil demand for imported oil for five months. That is why recycling and reusing plastics is a very important practice. Plastics are the fastest growing share of waste in the...
Iahá:rawe ne ne tewatakà:ron ne kaniataratákie, sók ia’thanitsiónhkwahkwe, ia’thaiahiàkstahkwe. Wahonnì:ron ne rontó:rats, tóka ne ohkwari’kó:wa enhakwé:ni, í:’i ó:ni eniakwakwé:ni. Ia’thonni’tsiónhkwahkwe ki’ tánon iathatiiahià:kstahkwe ó:ni. Tho ó:ni ne’ na’á:wen ne tsi ionontahrón:nion tsi nahá:iere ne ohkwari’kó:wa tho nahatí:iere ne rontó:rats. Kháre ó:nen iahonatonhontsió:ktahse. Kwáh è:neken nahaié:ra’te ia’thani’tsiónhkwahkwe ne ohkwari’kó:wa, wa’thá:ten. í:iah ohnà:ken tehonéhton ne r...
O Great Creator, I come before you in a humble manner and offer you this sacred pipe. With tears in my eyes and an ancient song from my heart I pray. To the four powers of Creation, to the Grandfather Sun, to the Grandmother Moon, to the Mother Earth, and to my ancestors. I pray for my relations in Nature, all those who walk, crawl, fly, and swim, seen and unseen, to the good spirits that exist in every part of Creation. I ask that you bless our elders and children, families and friends, and the brothers and sisters who are in prison. I pray...
Hanging out on Louie Jacobs 1936 Buick Top L-R: Leonard (Cheddar) Terrance, L. David Jacobs, Robert Lazore, Carl Smoke Bottom L-R: Luanne and Mary Jane Silvernail, Ricky White Thanks to L. David Jacobs for sharing this photo with our readers. Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for u...
Makes 8 servings Prep: 15 min. Slow-Cook 6 hours on low 1 egg, lightly beaten ¾ lb. lean ground beef ½ cup finely chopped onion 3 Tbsp. Plain bread crumbs 3 tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese 2 Tbsp chopped parsley ¾ tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 8 cups low- sodium chicken broth 3 large carrots, chopped 1 small head escarole (8oz), washed, trimmed and cut into ½ inch strips 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano 1 ¼ cups acini di pepe pasta (such as Ronzoni) In a large bowl, stir together egg, beef, onion, bread crumbs, 1 tbsp. Parmesan, 1Tbsp. parsley and ¼ tsp. ea...
