A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Criminal Enforcement Unit of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police recently concluded a drug trafficking investigation, which resulted in the arrest of Robert J. Lazore 36, of Akwesasne. Lazore was arrested and charged with four counts of trafficking in a schedule 1 substance as listed in the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. During the investigation, police identified that Robert Lazore was selling 80 milligram Oxycontin tablets at approximately $100 per tablet. The investigation also revealed evidence that Lazore was selling Hydromorphine pills, w...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club received a $250 donation for Twinleaf on December 18th from their “Have a Heart” fundraising campaign that encouraged their patrons to purchase a coffee mug in support of the Club! Thank you again to Twinleaf for their support!...
Submitted by Darcy O’Connell The November students of the month enjoyed a pizza party with the principal on Thursday, November 13th. A student of the month is chosen in each classroom for consistently putting forth their best effort and being respectful and polite to others....
On Saturday, Native Creations held their official grand opening. Offering artwork and goods from some 65 artists, Miranda Martin also offered corn soup and fry bread to anyone who came in. The space is packed with art from local artists, which is great considering they had to move to accommodate all the new material, and by packed I mean there is literally no bare wall space. Native Creations, which is a cooperative endeavor, is run by volunteers, and is a showcase for local artists, giving peop...
Akwesasne Territory— All of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in observance of Christmas. Emergency services, such as tribal police, the fire department, group home and emergency medical services will remain in operation, but all program offices in the Community Building, child care, health facilities, Solid Waste transfer station, and all other tribal programs will be closed. Tribal Council work sessions scheduled for Tuesday December 25, 2012 and Tuesday January 1, 2013 will also be c...
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,...
On Monday, police officers from local agencies gathered to sing Christmas carols and tell jokes to the residents of Iakhihsohtha. Present were members of Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, US Border Patrol, Ontario Provincial Police, and the RCMP. The talented caroling super group sang: Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bells, Gloria, Silver Bells, Away in a Manger, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Little Drummer Boy, Frosty the Snowman, Silent Night,...
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has hired Amber Montour as its new Director of Social Services. Ms. Montour previously served as the Interim Director of the Social Services Division and was formerly the Program Manager of the Three Sisters Program. In that capacity, she directed the operation of Domestic Violence Services, Sexual Assault Advocacy and Education, the Supervised Visitation Center and the Safe Home. Her new job duties include overseeing both the tribe’s Dep...
As another semester draws to a close, students from Professor Celia Nyamweru’s class, Environmental Perception and Indigenous Knowledge, gathered Thursday to show the results of their time spent in the community. The class, which had a component at St. Lawrence University and a component here in Akwesasne, would have a speaker each week from within the community. After attending the guest lecture, the students would then go out to their community based learning placement. It was a long day f...
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,...
December 18, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today reiterated the urgent need for the Prime Minister and Governor General of Canada to demonstrate respect and attention to the outstanding request for a meeting between First Nations and the Crown, and the priorities set by First Nations, including adequate and appropriate follow up on commitments made at Crown First Nations Gathering. “Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence’s hunger strike is an example of action for change that...
1. Kanatakwé:kon ne Ahkwesáhsne All over town in Ahkwesáhsne 2. Rontateweiennén:ta’s They’ re getting ready 3. Ne Rotón:ni Nikahá:wi. For Christmas 4. Ókia’ke ne Some 5. Onkwehshón:’a People 6. Átste raotinonhsaktónkie Outside along their house 7. Rotikwatákwen They have fixed 8. Ókia’ke raotinonhsà:ke Some on their house 9. Ratihahseraniniontónnions They are hanging lights 10. Nia’tewahsóhkwake Many colors 11. Óhonte Green 12. Onekwénhtara Red 13. Oròn:ia Blue 14. Karà:ken White 15. Ókia’ke ne onkwehshón:’a Some people 16. Áts...
We direct our attention to the Life Forces on Mother Earth; To the waters, which quench our thirst and provides for the well being and the strength of plant life; to animals, who provide us with food, clothing, shelter and beauty; to the trees of all shapes and sizes, who provide us with shelter and fruits of many varieties, the medicine plants, who are carrying on the Creator’s instructions to cure disease and sickness. We give our thanksgiving to all of these Life Forces who have continued to follow the Creator’s instructions. For this we...
It may be a little late, but here are the results of the last election for the HAVFD elections held December 1, 2012. President - Richard Phillips Vice President - Andrew Lazore Secretary - Marvin Phillips Treasurer - Jason McDonald Fire Chief - Derrick Cummings First Assistant Fire Chief - Russell Phillips Second Assistant Fire Chief - Clinton Jacobs Third Assistant Fire Chief - Randy Mitchell Engineer - Gordon McDonald Assistant Engineer - Ryan Jacobs Results for Station 1 Captain - Ryan McDonald Lieutenant - Jacob Martin Engineer - Jerome...
Swamp’s Performance recently held a toy drop at their Frogtown Road shop. With the back up of 101.5 radio station “The Fox” and DJs Uncle Cheek and Jason Hawkins, the garage turned from brakes and hoses and tires and mufflers to sugar cookies shaped like Santa, bright green and red lights and presents under the Christmas tree. They were not only gathering presents for the Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys, they were giving every customer a gift for giving a gift. Swamp’s Perform...
If you walk into Native Creations, on the wall amongst all of the other work, there will be a piece or two that by sheer color and vibrancy, to me, stand out from the rest. The creator of those works is Kit Thomas. Thomas, from Akwesasne, now calls Charlotte, North Carolina home, but has lived many places and it reflects in her work. Thomas said, “I am from Akwesasne. Frogtown Represent!” Thomas said she has always been doing art, it’s just her gift. She says, “I was naturally born with it, I th...
She always has been the “Queen” of our hearts and now she has a medal to prove it. Congratulations to our sister....
There is nothing like a school concert to put a smile on your face as you listen and watch the students perform music that they have been working so hard to learn. They are beaming from ear to ear and are anxious for everyone to hear. On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week the Middle School and High School Band and Chorus concerts took place in the SRCS auditorium. Both bands are under the direction of Mrs. Cindy Healy, while the chorus is led by Mrs. Emily Robideau. The Middle School concert...
Allen David Edward Jock Sr. was born March 15, 1941 in Smith Falls, Ontario. He is the son of Elizabeth and Jacques Jock. He has one sister Eileen and a brother Francis, who have both passed on. Allen is a traditional and spiritual Indian; his Mohawk name is Tekahion:hake, which means Two Rivers. He didn’t learn his traditional ways from his parents, but from others in different communities. He settled in Tonawanda for 14 years before coming to Akwesasne in the 1970s. He was married but got d...
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Tansi, my name is Rose McLeod; I am from Kinosao Sipi also known as Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. The reason for writing this article is to tell you the truth. The truth about the messengers who ran for the Residential School Survivors; who they are and what they set out to accomplish. The truth about the ‘formal apology’ from the Government of Canada. I believe this is the right time for this article to be read by everyone. This is how the story begins... One summer day in June of 2005, I heard about some runners who were making the...
Thursday evening, a family trivia night was held at the Snye Recreation Hall. Entry for teams was an unwrapped toy, which yielded a large shelf full of toys. Teams consisted of 4 players with no more than 2 adults, although it didn’t look like there was a limit on children. The trivia game consisted of three rounds. The first and second rounds were of general trivia, while the third was a music medley-6 songs were strung together and only small snippets of each song were played. Teams put t...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for renewal of their Residency Permits: Kallie Robyn Diabo, age 21, is currently registered with the Mohawks of Kahnawake. She is the daughter of Walter and Leigh-Ann (McComber) Diabo. Monica Papineau, age 21, is applying for renewal of her Akwesasne Residency Permit. She is the daughter of Kent Papineau (Akwesasne) and Joan (Shenandoah) Papineau (Onondaga). Scottie Ryan Hill, age 37, is registered with Six Nations, he has applied for renewal of his Akwesasne Residency Perm...
Submitted by Connie Gerow, 4-H Tribal Mentoring Coordinator The Franklin County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Tribal Mentoring program at Salmon River Central School is a unique grant funded opportunity from the Federal Government Office of Justice and Juvenile Delinquency program to the National 4-H Foundation. The goals for this program are to provide academic and social skills, exploring a variety of interests, to assist with redirecting youth from negative activity and to strengthen the...
Most people and most families experience increased stress around the holidays. For families where there is addiction and/or where there is addiction recovery, holiday get-togethers can be especially difficult. Active addiction carries its own trauma in family holidays, with acting out, self-perpetuating conflicts, and self-imposed or family-imposed exile of the addict from the family. Family members erroneously believe that once the drinking/drugging stops, that holidays will be smooth sailing from then on. Recovery in the family, especially ea...
