A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Executive Summary. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo formed the Common Core Task Force (Task Force) to undertake a comprehensive review of the current status and use of the Common Core State Standards in New York, and to recommend potential reforms to the system. Since the federal Race to the Top Program in 2009, as part of a national movement to improve education, New York State joined more than 40 other states and adopted the Common Core State Standards. Many states have been grappling with how to implement these major changes without causing...
The Akwesasne Cultura Center Board staff and board members recently held a Mohawk Auction. The Mohawk Auction was held at the St. Regis Tribe's main lobby on Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The auction had many beautifully handcrafted items from local and distant artists and crafts people. The Mohawk Auction raised over $1000.00....
The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers would like to send out a huge Nia:wen Kowa to the Community of Akwesasne for their support. We reached our goal, almost right down to the penny - $60,251.09 to purchase food and gifts for our community members in need. On Friday December 11, 2015 at the Hogansburg –Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, the fundraisers brought in an amazing $30,251.09 (currency breakdown - $17,398.24 US and 12,852.85 CAN). This could not have been done without the generosity of our c...
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To my FAMILY and FRIENDS, I just wanted to let my family know how much I appreciated your support while I was in the hospital. It meant so much to me that each of you took the time to stay by my side. A special niawen:kowa to everyone that prayed for me while I was sick and in the NYC Langone Medical Center Hospital. I truly felt your prayers. I also wanted to remember Saint Kateri Tekakwitha during my time of need. A special thank you to the Ironworkers of Local 40 who worked across from my hos...
On Friday, December 11, 2015, Master Teachers and students from the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program, the "A:se Tsi Tewa:ton Experience" treated Elders, family and friends to a traditional food feast at the St. Regis Recreation Center. As a way to give thanks to those who generously share their knowledge to the ACR students, students from the Horticulture and Traditional Foods, Medicine and Healing, Fishing and River Use and the Hunting and Trapping roasted, baked and cooked up a storm...
Heartfelt Thanks, I would like to take the time to thank and acknowledge so many people who became involved in the recent fundraisers on my behalf for the health issue I live with. I am recovering well from my second kidney transplant. The fundraiser came at a good time to assist me in travel and extended stay in Ottawa so they could monitor my progress. My heartfelt thanks goes out to so many family members, friends and community. You all stepped up to help in so many ways. The Snye Homemakers, Emmy and Rose Marie allowed the pie sale to take...
Nia:wen to everyone who participated in the Buy Local Holiday Basket Drive with the MCA Economic Development and the Experience Akwesasne Tourism Centre for the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers! Here is a list of the gift certificate winners: $200 Express Gas - Eileen Montour $100 Akwesasne Sports - Alex Delormier Jr. $100 Purple Ribbon - Sako Rourke $100 Akwesasne Tire - Raksi Silver $50 Jocks Kwik Stop - Lilianna Lazore $50 Thompson Convenience Store - Judy Laffin $50 LOK Creations - Jayla Thompson $50 Bead Shack - Rohentiio Rourke All gift...
I'd like to thank you for your funding for my welding kit and books in my first semester of welding school. Without your help I would not have been able to get the tools and books I need for my course. Christopher Lazore Welding School St. Lawrence College...
We, at Indian Time express our sincere apology to Kana:takon School and Tsi Snaihne School. The school awards printed in last week’s edition of Indian Time (Vol. 33 # 49) were from Kana:takon School, and not from Tsi Snaihne. School...
At the End of season ceremony after the Faithkeepers put through the Standing Quiver Dance, the Faithkeepers released the men (hunters) to go out and collect meat for the midwinter ceremonies. The speaker had told the people that the Midwinter Ceremonies will begin five nights after the Teskoha Karahkwa (new moon). The Midwinter Ceremonies are set to take place at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse on Thursday January 14th, 2016 but prior to this day, the Big Heads (Rotinontsistowanon) will gather before the Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers on Jan...
Local youth Tehokiohkwathe Swamp and students at Akwesasne Mohawk School says, "Many Nia:wens," to everyone who made donations and took time to purchase socks, hats, gloves, scarfs & headbands in his effort to help needy students attending the HE-DOG Elementary School on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. What inspired you to want to help? I felt bad when I learned how less fortunate than others they were and I wanted to help. I asked how I could help and Mia Francis said the kids could use gloves,...
NEW YORK—On Friday, December 11, 2015, the New York Supreme Court Justice Manuel J. Mendez granted the Attorney General’s motion to enjoin DraftKings and FanDuel “from doing business in the State of New York, accepting entry fees, wagers or bets from New York consumers in regards to any competition, game or contest run on” their websites. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued the following statement in response to the decision “We are pleased with the decision, consistent with our view that DraftKings and FanDuel are operating...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club (ABGC) was invited to participate in the first ever Native American Advance Leadership Program (ALP) last week with 17 other Native Clubs with Boys & Girls Club of America. The week long training was attended by Julia Back, Board President; Dale White, New Building Chairman, and Jessica Cree Jock, Executive Director....
Good Day Everyone, “I am not sure how safe it will be living in Cornwall especially if the city welcomes some Syrian refugees”. I was having coffee Saturday morning (12 December), at 7 am at Tim Hortons near Food Basics on Brookdale Ave, and I heard a group of people discussing and saying, “We should shoot them all” referring to the Syrian refugees and the menacing comments went on and on. How can anyone be so racist and ignorant? I was so upset and wondered what this country would be like if the Native refused entry to our ancestors to Cana...
Sawyer James Roundpoint Born: August 25, 2015 Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. Parents: Craig & Shannon Roundpoint Maternal Grandparents: Jolene Burns & Sean Hernandez, Daniel & Zaklina Scully Maternal Great-Grandfather: The late Peter Burns Sr. Paternal Grandparents: Lynn & Kuy Chaussi, Daniel Lazore Paternal Great-Grandparents: Julia and the late Benny Roundpoint, the late Francis & Margaret Lazore Sibling: Collin...
Name: Rahnerahtha'a:wi Horn David Born: September 18, 2015 Weight: 5lbs. 13 ozs Parents: Kanathonson & Taylor Siblings: Ionaweiastha Maternal Grandparents: Dee Jock & Kenny Cole Paternal Grandparent: Danny & Jennifer David...
Name: Ionhkhihawison Horn David Born: August 1, 2015 Weight: 7 lbs. 5 ozs Parents: Brittany Eshkakogan & Tekarataneken Horn David Maternal Grandparents: Paul & Vera Eshkakogan Paternal Grandparents: Danny & Jennifer David...
Hayden Cole Mitchell Born: September 12, 2015 @ 6:49 PM Weight: 8lbs 8oz Height: 18 inches Parents: Krystian Mitchell and Kyle Roundpoint Siblings: Aubryn Maternal Grandparents: Patty & Wilson Ransom, Daniel Lazore Paternal Grandparents: Tracy & Gordon Thompson, Robert & Lisa Roundpoint Maternal Great Grandparents: Martha Mitchell and Wallace Mitchell Paternal Great Grandparents: Julia & the late Benny Roundpoint Maternal Great Great Grandparent: Annie McDonald...
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The Totas and community members enjoyed the time and talents of the "Drew's Crew Cloggers" on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Andrew Perry and his crew recently traveled to Hawaii to participate in the annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. The Totas are very grateful that Andrew still had the strength and energy to spend time with them! Submitted by Jaime Ross....
The Akwesasne Attack Lacrosse club pulled out all the stops yesterday at a fundraiser held on Route 37 in Hogansburg. They held a chicken barbecue and bottle drive, sold squares for the Superbowl game, and tickets for a 49" flat screen Samsung Smart TV....
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