A Voice from the Eastern Door
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In freezing 27F weather, water protectors near Standing Rock, at the Blackwater Bridge near Highway 1806, North Dakota, were hit with water cannons, rubber bullets, tear gas, and mace. The water protectors were trying to remove chained trucks to provide easier access to noDAPL camps. The company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline (Energy Transfer Partners) continues to move drilling equipment into place near the Missouri River Monday. For the last week, the company has been preparing to drill...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, on behalf of Quebec Hydro, would like to inform the community that on Friday, November 25, 2016 and Saturday, November 26, 2016 there will be a planned interruption of power in the Quebec Districts of Akwesasne (Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon/St. Regis) and St. Anicet, Quebec between 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. in order for the Hydro Quebec Power Supply System to work on a major line repair. This interruption of power will affect 3400 customers. For more information, please contact the Hydro Quebec Office at 613-575-2250...
(November 21, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario - On the afternoon of August 12, 2015, while on marine patrol in the Bainsville area of the St. Lawrence River, the Cornwall Regional Task Force's (CRTF) marine unit observed a large grey boat, occupied by two individuals, traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed. This boat was followed to the center of the river near a channel marker where it met with an 18 foot Lund fishing boat occupied by one individual. An exchange of suitcases occurred between the...
(November, 21, 2016) The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is partnering with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to build two multi-unit homes in the community to house 20 people. Addressing housing as a fundamental need and all Canadians, including First Nations people should have the security of a safe and healthy home, two new triplexes will provide quality and affordable housing for income-assistance-dependent...
Tonawanda Seneca Nation-The First Nations Junior “B” Lacrosse League (FNJLL) has expanded with an addition from Akwesasne. Officials report that at the conclusion of this past season, the league received an application from Akwesasne with intent to compete in the upcoming 2017 season. The franchise expansion application was presented at a meeting recently at the Tonawanda Seneca Nation by Kariwate Mitchell, who received full support in a unanimous vote of acceptance. “I was happy about getting the team, our community and the surrounding area ha...
AKWESASNE – Mr. David Leonard Swamp “Karoniase”, 77, unexpectedly passed away Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2016 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Lenny was born October 3, 1939 in Akwesasne, the eldest son of the late Leo and Charlotte Papineau Swamp. He was an ironworker and served in the US Army. He was married Rosemary “Marina” Chrisjohn, who predeceased him on May 7, 2009. Leonard is survived by three sons, John “Tony” and Kamie Swamp, Steven Swamp, and Allen and Delores Swamp; his grandchildren, Tehya, Shawn, Jessica, Leon, Lacey, and La...
It's been five years since you left us. November 22, 2011 We all miss you Dit. From family and friends...
To the Editor This community is being asked to go to the polls on December 3rd to approve a payment of $200.00 monthly to our Seniors. Now there is a great deal of misinformation being circulated against this proposal, such as statements that our Tribe cannot afford it and that such payments will affect existing programs. Nothing could be further from the truth. Monies are available. They are just not being prudently used. The Tribal Council has consistently failed to consult with our community when spending proceeds from our gaming...
The family of Rita Swamp would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness in our time of great loss. Thank you to everyone who sent food, flowers, cards, monetary contributions, tents, tables, chairs, wood, fire pit, flood lights and the portapotty and especially to those who spent time with us, prayed, shared stories and lots of laughs. Thank you to Joel Herne for allowing use of his driveway. Thank you to the Pall Bearers and passage readers during the mass. Thank you to the St. Regis Recreation for use of their building and of cou...
A huge Niawen Kowa goes out to this wonderful community of Akwesasne for your generous support for the Mohawk Auction and Chicken Bar-B-Q. Special thanks to the Snye Recreation for ALL you did! Thank you to HAVFD Stations 1 & 3 for the use of your buildings, to the men who did the BBQ and the servers who put the meals together. Thank you to everyone who donated an item for auction, water or food. Thank you to the volunteers who donated their precious time to work tirelessly, whether for one day or both days. I didn’t mention any names b...
The Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group and the family of the late Wallace Jacobs Sr. would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual Wally Jacobs Memorial Shuffleboard-Turkey Shoot! Thank you to family and friends who came out to help! To the hardworking bartenders and the American Legion Post 1479. We also would like to acknowledged all the business and individuals who donated to the silent auction or the tournament in some way: Jordan Cook, Helen Chubb, Bev Chubb, Louise Jock, Gloria Arquette, Carson Oakes...
On Friday, November 18th, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne had the grand opening of the Tsi:Snaihne Walking Trail. The project came into action earlier this fall, and has been worked on over the course of the last few months. Chief April Adams-Phillips and Chief Joe Lazore gave an introduction and welcome speech at the grand opening ceremony, followed by a partnership presentation by Russell Roundpoint, the manager of the Akwesasne Area Management Board. Tracy Sunday-Cook, MCA Economic...
(November 17, 2016) A professor and Ojibwe tribal member who has written extensively about the Native American experience will speak at SUNY Canton in November as part of the college's Living Writers Series. David Treuer, whose work has been published in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Esquire and The Washington Post, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Kingston Theater. The event is free and open to the public. In his nonfiction book,...
Living its first 25 years as the Roxy Theater before becoming what it is known as today, the Port Theater, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The Roxy Theater of Cornwall opened on December 26th, 1941 and was one of nine theaters to open from Hamilton to the Quebec border. The government of Ontario wanted to give the public a new way to gain entertainment and informational value, and this was how they went about doing that. In 1966, the Roxy Theater was taken over by a private company, where...
Last Tuesday, November 15th, there was a Fall Festival for Elders in the community at Kawehnoke Recreation. This year a grant was received from New Horizons and the province of Ontario to set up an event that provided information regarding elder abuse. Booths were set up that included a variety of information and resources about elderly abuse, how to prevent it, and the necessary steps to take if you or someone you know are experiencing abuse. There was also a traditional meal served that...
All the offices of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, including Health Services and the Transfer Station, will be closed Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving, and Friday, November 25th for American Indian Heritage Day. Please plan accordingly....
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the Tribe's Environment Division met with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Buffalo District Office on Kentenhkó:wa/November 4th. Discussions focused on the Army Corps of Engineer's design for the southern portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway, shoreline erosion due to seaway vessels, efforts to work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the remediation of Superfund Sites, and the Tribe's ongoing solidarity wi...
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,...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has authorized an allotment of funds to provide heating assistance to tribal households during the winter season. Applications are being taken now, with fuel allocation to commence on Tsiothorhkó:wa/January 04, 2017 to eligible households residing within the Tribe’s designated service area who have completed a 2017 assistance application. For Tribal members to be eligible for the fuel allotment program, the member must; 1) Provide SRMT Tribal Identification Card, 2) Reside within the SRMT juri...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT The snow has arrived and we want to make sure you are prepared and that your pet is safe. Your furry friend may have a thick coat so this may lead you to believe that he can be out in the cold for long periods of time. While certain breeds such as the husky are bred to be more cold tolerant, this does not mean that they are not susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. So, just how tolerant to cold is your pet? Just like people, pets' tolerance for the cold can vary from p...
NYS Attorney General Schneiderman released an updated resource guide and website to provide veterans and active duty military personnel with information related to the education, consumer protection, and legal benefits available to them during and after active military service. The Attorney General’s Resource Guide for Veterans and Service members details numerous state and federal benefits available to those who have served in the armed forces, including housing, education, financial, and legal protections. The updated guide and website i...
Massena Central High School is pleased to publish the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the 1st marking period of the 2016 - 2017 school year. The following criteria qualify students for inclusion on the Honor Rolls: 1. High Honor – 92-100% average – students will have at least 85% in all subjects and maintain a 92% average. 2. Honor – 85-91% average – students will have at least 80% in all subjects and maintain an 85% average. Class of 2020 - Grade 9 – High Honor Roll Hunter Armstrong, Anah Bogdan, Gabrielle Brothers, Peyton Brown, Jillian Ch...
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the following statement on the $25 million settlement agreement reached in Trump University case: “In 2013, my office sued Donald Trump for swindling thousands of innocent Americans out of millions of dollars through a scheme known as Trump University. Donald Trump fought us every step of the way, filing baseless charges and fruitless appeals and refusing to settle for even modest amounts of compensation for the victims of his phony university. Today, that all changes. Today’s $...
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