A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Jaclyn Hall The St. Lawrence Center was brought back to life for one spectacular evening; being host to the Passion for Fashion – Fashion Show on a sold-out event on Saturday, November 30th. The Passion for Fashion event is one local designers have come to know. Organized by a core group of hardworking and dedicated women, Tisha Thompson- Babes Cosmetics, Babes Thompson-Babes Cosmetics, Lauren Cree - Creeations Hair Salon, Tanisha Thompson, Laurie Gardner - Gardline Photography and Shari A...
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(November 27, 2019) Smartphone technology now allows for remote deposit capture. This means individuals can deposit cheques into their account by taking a photo of it using their smartphone. BE AWARE Depositing a cheque by remote deposit capture then presenting it to a teller or depositing it at an automated teller machine (ATM) to be cashed a second time is known as double presentation. PENALTY – IN CANADA The act of double presentation is illegal and punishable by a charge of fraud. FRAUD – PUNISHMENT 380 (1) Everyone who, by deceit, fal...
By Jaclyn Hall It is safe to say, the Annual Friendsgiving event will continue to feed community members during Thanksgiving for years to come. Thursday, November 28th marked the 5th year Everett Lazore and Johnathan Lazore, with the help of many volunteers prepare a delicious traditional Thanksgiving Dinner which they give away for free. Every year, Johnathan and Everett combine their cooking skills and generosity to make Friendsgiving a success. "We want to thank the community for their...
By: Jaclyn Hall Small Business Saturday has become a much-anticipated event in Akwesasne, allowing visitors and community members to shop small and support local businesses. Well over 40 different small businesses and local vendors took part in Saturday's event, with raffles, discounts and giveaways. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Economic Development, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Economic Development and the Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce partnered up with local businesses to make Small...
Lynda Brown and her family baked delicious chocolate chip, shortbread, ginger, and Grinch cookies for the students and staff at Tsi Snaihne School. Her daughter Selena handed them out to students last week. Naiwen:kowa to Mrs. Brown, Selena, Cara and Kevin....
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and a CPAP machine is the main treatment for obstructive sleep apnea – the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Community Health Program’s Diabetes Services Office will be taking appointments for community members to bring in their CPAP machines (plus any accessories) and ask any questions they may have! When: Wednesday, December 11 Where: CIA #3, Kawehno:ke For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the Community Health Diabetes Services Office at 613-575-2341 ext. 324...
Name: Phoenix Robert Michael Johnson Cook Born: November 29, 2019 Weight: 7lbs 11oz Length: 20 in Mother: Kody Johnson Father: Michael Cook Siblings: Serenity & Zendayah Totas: Velma & Lionel Cook Grandparents: Angela Johnson & Ronald Robidoux...
Students from Salmon River's Iron Chef Jr. project helped out serving traditional strawberry drink and frybread. L-R: Layla Adams-King, Carla Mitchell, Iehontakwas Peters-Martin, Ashley Hill, Loveday MacDonald, Destiny Lazore and Kaienhas Lazore. Photo: Derrick Lafrance. We apologize to Iehontakwas Peters-Martin and her family for misspelling her name in last week's issue of Indian Time....
By Derrick Lafrance A piece of our history and culture was brought to the Fort Covington school last week. On Tuesday, November 26 the school marked the end of Native American Heritage Month with activities designed to show our neighbors the rich history in Akwesasne. A Social was held in the gym over two sessions. The Akwesasne Men's Singers performed and were joined by native and non-native students alike to the various dances. The Round Dance, Stomp Dance and Smoke Dance were performed, and e...
(November 28, 2019) In our efforts to improve the Peace Tree Trade Centre and promote economic development, the MCA Dept. of Economic Development has planned for landscaping upgrades to the north side of the mall parking lot. Work is to include the construction of a retaining wall and brick paver surface area. This construction is for the forthcoming Outdoor Market area where our local business/crafts people will be able to rent canopy tent space to sell their products. Future plans include construction of a permanent market stall structure,...
Honour Roll (80% - up) Kade Adams Corlyn Atkins Joseph Barnes Jericho Chrisjohn Talia Cook Tyren Cook Bo Emree David Christopher David Laila Delormier Moriah Delormier Terrence Edwards-Square Thoren Edwards-Square Nikanonnya:a Green Cherish Hall Jace Jock Tanice Jock Leah Johnson Nicole Johnson Ionatarishon Kirby Rarihwenhawi Lazore Ronwaiewate Lazore Forest Phillips Angelina Roundpoint Nevaeh Sharrow Brianna Steeprock Kiawentiio Tarbell Dallas White Principals List (75% - 79%) Kaniehtokwas Benedict Mya Benedict Bria Cook Cassius Cook Jace...
Williams Lake, BC: The Tŝilhqot’in Nation celebrated the Grand Opening of its Solar Farm on October 18, 2019. The Tŝilhqot’in Solar Farm is located 80 km west of Williams Lake on what is known as the Riverwest Sawmill. The 1.25-MW solar farm is the largest of its kind in British Columbia and is a hundred percent developed, built, owned and operated by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation. Five years ago, the opportunity to initiate the Tŝilhqot’in Solar Farm presented itself. There were many challenges along the Tŝilhqot’in Solar Farm project’s life...
By Derrick Lafrance Local artists and vendors put out their best last weekend in Hogansburg. The Kateri Circle hosted a two-day Pie Sale and Craft Fair and there were many other treats. A Chinese Auction was held and plenty of delicious take out foods were available. A big raffle for a 65" flat screen television was held to benefit the Cemetery Committee and there were plenty of Christmas gifts available for the upcoming holiday season....
By: Jaclyn Hall The Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective, in collaboration with the MCA's Wholistic Health Program hosted a free community workshop taught by Herbalist Alicia Cook. The workshop took place Wednesday November 27th, in conjunction with National Addiction Awareness Week. From 9am to 1pm, the Tsi Snaihne Recreation was host to a day full of health education. Detoxifying the body was the focus of the workshop, highlighting the foods and herbs that benefit the body as a whole. Cook went...
POTSDAM. Potsdam Central School District will no longer observe Columbus Day. Columbus Day has been replaced by Indigenous People’s Day. Students in the Lawrence Avenue Elementary third and fourth grade students read the book “Encounter”, by Jane Yolen. Encounter is written from the view of a young Taino boy who tries to warn elders of the strange visitors who seemed more interested in shiny gold than building friendships and years later the boy, now an old man, looks back at the destruction of his people and their culture by the colonizers and...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Tarbell family was ready to serve the community during this year's Thanksgiving. Not only did Eli Tarbell and his family serve numerous Thanksgiving meals, but they served the meals at no cost to the customer. Giving away Thanksgiving dinners is one way the Tarbell family chose to give thanks to the community of Akwesasne and surrounding areas, for their continued support throughout the years. "We are grateful to be able to do this for the community. My mom, Theresa Bear,...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week THE ARTICLES OF KAWIRIIO THE PROPHECIES NOW WE WILL TELL YOU OF ANOTHER TO TELL YOUR RELATIONS. In the future we will see “a time when our Chiefs will no longer be of one mind while they sit in Council. There will be great confusion among them. They will not be able to decide on matters and will keep passing these issues back and forth among themselves. At the same time. the government of the white people will also be...
1. Tsi nikahá:wi - This time of season 2. Wa’thontenonhwará:ton - They did give thanks 3. Shonkwaia’tíson - Our Creator 4. Tsi nahò:ten thohtka’wánion - What he has provided 5. Ne taionkwáhshnie - For our support 6. Kaieríhaton - Thursday 7. Tewáhsen sha’té:kon - 28th 8. Shiská:rahkwe - Was the date 9. Ratinatónhkhwa - They call it 10. Teiontenonhwaratónhkhwa - Thanksgiving 11. Awenhnísera - Day 12. Ronakiohkowá:nen - A large group 13. Onkwehshón:’a - People 14. Ratihwatsiraién:ton - They have families 15. Wahonkia’taró:roke - They...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Tourism Office hosted their first ever Akwesasne Art Market during Small Business Saturday, on November 30th. The Art Market was set up at the Akwesasne Housing Authority from 9am to 3pm with over 25 local artisans and vendors. There was a good mix of Akwesasne's well known artists and some new and up and coming artists. Some artists displayed their artwork in Art Market to showcase their work to the public for the very first time. Many know...
Top row L-R: Justin Mitchell, Louie Adams, Jordan Deer, Tony King and Leon Square. Middle row: Karen Loran-Teacher, Ashley Boots, Mickey Delormier, Mitchell Sunday, Erin Mitchell, Kaylonni Delormier and Cheryl Mitchell. Bottom: Kaylan Mitchell, Donald Johnson, Taylor Roundpoint, Kelly Thompson, Peter Jacobs, Kevin Lazore & Konwahontawi. 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...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 24, Sabrina C. Sunday, 21, of Akwesasne, Quebec was charged with speeding (52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 16. On Nov. 25, Michael H. Caldwell, 45, of Hogansburg was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, with orders to return Dec. 2. On Nov. 25, Craig F. Roundpoint, 33, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with speeding (55-35 mph zone)....
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the Nation Building initiative at Akwesasne. Inherent in this position is the requirement to have experience and knowledge of the development of laws, codes, regulations and procedures and the Akwesasne Law Enactment Process. QUALIFICATIONS: • Four (4) year University Bachelor of Law degree with • Two (2) years of professional experience; OR • Four (4) year University Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Justice, Law, or Nativ...
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the Nation Building initiative at Akwesasne. QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Native Studies, Business Administration or related legal discipline; OR • Community College in Administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies and four (4) years of relevant experience. All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas along wit...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Case Management Unit Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the protection of children and for providing support to children taken into care and for preparation of court documents, attendance and participation in court proceedings and is well versed and knowledgeable of both Ontario and Quebec legislation. QUALIFICATIONS: • BSW preferred, BA in related field accepted; • Minimum two (2) years’ work experience in social work required. All interested applicants must submi...
