A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Reprinted from 'Legends of the Iroquois' by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) Continued from Issue 31#41 Oct. 17, 2013...
Akwesasne – The Three Sisters Program is thrilled to announce a three-year, $515,000 grant from the Office of Violence Against Women. The grant is part of a $90 million effort to enhance law enforcement practices and sustain crime prevention and intervention in nine purpose areas including public safety and community policing, justice systems planning, alcohol and substance abuse, corrections and correctional alternatives, violence against women, juvenile justice and tribal youth programs. The funds will be used to provide a safe location f...
By Rease Doxtdator The 40+ individuals who attended the ‘Community Meeting’ held on Saturday October 26th at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse were given the responsibility of reporting and sharing what was said with others. People listened politely as individuals stood and stated their very personal experiences regarding the Three Nations bridge from Cornwall Island to Cornwall; having to report to CBSA; enduring the lineups on the bridge and the worry whenever the threat of a bridge closure looms. Some individuals spoke matter-of-factly and som...
(October 25) Elmira, NY -- First year member of the Elmira College men's lacrosse team, Kyle Cooke '17 (Akwesasne, NY -- Massena Central), has loaned the artwork of his uncle Jordon Thompson for the Gannett-Tripp Library display "Celebrating Native American Heritage." Kyle's uncle created an official portrait for the Vatican of Kateri Tekakwitha (1656 – 1680), the daughter of a Christian Algonquin woman and a Mohawk Chief. Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed Kateri Tekakwitha to be the first Native w...
Update on the new bridge. Photos by Rease Doxtdator....
The boys have become increasingly independent over the last year, more so over the summer. It seemed the more time they spent at home with me or their father the more they yearned to go sleepover at a grandparents. We’ve been so busy the last few months that it was always faster to take the kids with us out shopping and out for errands. Eventually they started this barter system with us. Where one would say they would like to stay home instead of tag along. So one parent would stay home to give the road runners a break. There were times t...
Submitted by Snye Recreation Committee Snye Recreation Annual Halloween Party held Saturday, October 26th was once again a huge success. Judging started promptly at 3:00 pm and the winners were as follows. Winners of Costume Judging Contest: 18 months & Under Scariest - Klein Francis Prettiest - Nezhani Hill Judges Choice - Husk John Most Original - Kaina Coonishish Funniest - Carter Jacobs 19 - 35 Months Funniest Jayda Lazore Most Original - Hadley David Judges Choice - Roysen Curleyhead Scarie...
On Saturday afternoon, the St. Regis Recreation held its annual Halloween Masquerade Party. There were tons of treats and prizes for partygoers and a costume contest too. This was the Saint Regis Recs third event of the week, all made possible with funding through NCB. Earlier in the week they had pumpkin decorating and also went to Hart's Haunted Trail. Later on Saturday night movies were going to shown at the St. Regis Rec starting with "A Monsterous Holiday" and "Scared Shrekless" for the...
'WITCHES BREW' team at Iakhihsohtha trivia fundraiser. L-R: Cousins Debbie, Edith and Donna. Photo by Deb Cook...
The Iakhihsohtha Trivia Night fundraiser was held at Cedar View on Friday, October 25th. The winning trivia teams were: 1st Place – IT'S ABOUT TIME (Emily Tarbell, Deb Cook Jacobs, Bruce Boots, & Randy Jock Reidy); 2nd Place – CAPTAIN GEECH AND THE SHRIMP SHACK SHOOTERS (Curtis Jacobs, Suzy Jacobs, Heather David, & Agatha Thompson); 3rd Place - AAAACES (Reen Cook, Tyler Cook, & Misty Tarbell). The other participating teams were I WANT MY MTV, CHARLOTTE'S WEB, NEWSIES, 3 MITCHELLS & A LITTLE SMO...
Sara L. Montoya, 42, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with suspended registration and following too closely at 9:55 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. She is to appear in Bombay Town Court on November 19. C. Hart, 65, of West Henrietta was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate headlights at 2:05 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 on State Route 37. She is to appear in Tribal Court on November 18. Jeffrey A. Lashomb, 25, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding...
CBSA MEETS WITH CORNWALL OFFICIALS ON PORT OF ENTRY The new Cornwall port of entry is just an interim solution. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) official Steve MacNaughton revealed plans for the new border crossing recently at a Cornwall City council meeting. During the presentation, MacNaughton repeatedly said the final plan will be for Canada to operate a port of entry on American soil, at the port of entry in Rooseveltown, New York where the American port of entry is currently located. It cannot be estimated when the move will happen...
NATIONAL COALITION ON RACISM IN SPORTS AND MEDIA AND THE AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT ON THE DECLARATION OF “R” DAY Demonstration Planned in Minneapolis on 11/7 (October 22) MINNEAPOLIS----The American Indian Movement (AIM) and the National Coalition on Racism in Sports and Media (The Coalition) announced recently that because non-indigenous people have stolen portions of the sacred culture, heritage, religion and images of the Native American Nations for use and abuse by sports corporations for their profit and amusement, and because all such cul...
The Chief Referendum Officer hereby gives notice of a referendum for the proposed Iatathróna Raotiientáhtsera ‘Couples Property’ Law. The ballot question to be voted on in the referendum is: Do you approve of the Iatathróna Raotiientáhtsera ‘Couples Property’ Law? The proposed Iatathróna Raotiientáhtsera ‘Couples Property’ Law was developed by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne in response to the development of Federal legislation: the Federal Act, Bill S-2, an Act Respecting Family Homes Situated on First Nations Reserves reached Royal Ass...
In the early 1970's Grand Knight Clayton Almond, Council 5306 makes a donation to Father Jacobs and the St. Regis Church. Left to right: Clayton Almond, his wife Beulah and Father Jacobs Niawen to Vernie Herne 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...
Massena Memorial Hospital's 19th Annual Employee Recognition Program...
Division: Environment – Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program Salary: $27,518.40 – 85,779.20 25-1062 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 8, 2013 Description of Position: Primary responsibility of the Master will be to work with the Apprentices on a daily basis, instructing them on traditional cultural practices of the four identified activities of our ancestors; Hunting & Trapping, Fishing & River Use, Traditional Medicines & Healing, or Horticulture & Basket Making. Qualifications: Knowledge of traditional acti...
Division: Environment – Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program Salary: $27,518.40 – 85,779.20 25-1062 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 8, 2013 Description of Position: Primary responsibility of the Language Specialist will be to work with the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program on a daily basis in learning and reintegrating the Mohawk Language relating to the four areas of traditional practices: fishing/river use, hunting/trapping, horticulture/basket making and medicinal plants/healing. Qualifications: Any awar...
Program: AMBE/K-Net Project Reports to: Associate Director/K-Net Project Coordinator Location: (3) AMBE schools Salary: As per K-Net guidelines Term of Employment: from date of hire to March 31st, 2014 FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: •Work with school and community organizations to support technological growth in AMBE schools and programs. •Willing to learn and receive training on ICT skills such as: networking support & management, computer hardware and software training, video conferencing training and other ICT opportunities. •Ensure that...
Position: Experienced Radio Announcer Employment Status: Part-Time Reports To: Program Manager Salary: $10.25 per hour (Canadian) Under the supervision and direction of the Program Manager. This position is part-time with adjusting hours based on the Broadcast schedule. The Announcer/DJ will: Broadcast all information, programs and music formats in a clear, informative and entertaining manner as prescribed by the Program Manager; Maintain on-air log. Answer incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner, and take messages for other staff...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics is accepting bids for the following: • Clean-up and removal of all debris remaining from a cottage fire located at lot 21 St. Francis Island. Cleanup will require the use of a barge, small tractor, trailer and front end loader. Items for removal include all debris (mostly metal) remaining from the fire such as a wood stove, propane tanks, metal shed, refrigerator, and furniture. Bidder must indicate where items will be disposed of. Bids must be submitted prior to November 8, 2013 at...
(First Request) Fuel Supply MCA Facilities 2013-2014 Heating Season TO: Interested Fuel Supply Contractors DATE: October 16, 2013 Interested Fuel Suppliers are hereby invited to tender for the supply of on site Fuel Supply delivery of goods specified for Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Assets, located in the districts of Kanatakon, Tsi Snaihne and Kawehnoke. For a complete tender form and bid package, interested parties, contractors and suppliers are asked to contact: Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Technical Services Cornwall Island...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 November Birthdays Nov. 1st Roy Paro, Alice Jacobs and Sue Tyo Nov. 2nd Dolores Thompson & Marilyn Tarbell Nov. 5th Lena Lamb Nov. 6th Bonnie Frary Nov. 7th Vicki Phillips and Stanley Burnam Events: Nov. 1st Wii Bowling @ 11:00, Green Food Bag Orders Due Nov. 4th Yoga @ 10:30, Bingo @ 1:00 Nov. 5th Massage @ 8:30; Eat Smart @ 11:00, Computer class & Shopping @ 1:00 IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the Elderly 613-575-2507 Niawen kowa to all participants and volunteers at our Trivia Night...
