A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Mike Jackson, our father, brother, uncle, grandpa, friend, and cousin, has left us with cherished memories. As we grew up, we made many unforgettable memories together. We will always keep him in our hearts. We want to thank so many people who came forward to comfort us during this difficult time. He also touched the lives of so many others during his lifetime. Many thanks and appreciation goes out to Claxton-Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg. As well as Donaldson’s Funeral Home, Akwesasne Rescue Squad, Mohawk Singers, and the Homemakers F...
She:kon Akwesasne, Cornwall and surrounding areas, The Akwesasne Powwow Committee is humbled by the number of spectators who joined us this past weekend. Lamoureux Park, in the City of Cornwall, brought together powwow family and our family is now bigger with new friendships that were made. We were graced with 322 adult dancers, 45 Tiny Tots, 6 competing drums plus our host drum, Charging Horse. Mother Nature threw us a variety of weather, but people still came and supported our event....
A special “Niawen” to April Thompson, Sheila McIntyre and Lisa Zeran for their assistance at the CCVS 2024 graduation. Also, to a big thanks to Virginia Kawi Jacobs of CKON! Thanks, Indian Time Newspaper...
Niawen We would like to send a Niawen:kowa to everyone who helped with the Akwatsi:re (family) of James (Dewey) Jacobs funeral. It was very appreciated by all the support we received. Thanks again also to all who accompanied us on the barge, ordered by his brother Ronnie J. in carrying Dewey’s casket across the river to Yellow Island to be buried, “underneath the huge oak tree”. There he lies forever more as he wished. Chad Green director/owner of Donaldson’s Funeral Home said, “this is my first time in crossing a river to bury someone,...
Thank You The family of John "Bullets" White want to thank everyone for all your heartfelt condolences at the time of need during the hurtful time of his passing and time of wake and funeral. Also the caregivers the weeks beforehand. Plus, family and friends that came to spend time at the homestead and at the Homemakers. Everyone who brought food and monetary donations. All your kindness is so much appreciated. Thank you everyone! With much love and appreciation, Gladys, Dickie, Bart, Tammy &...
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The passing of Troy was a sad time and a terrible loss for many people. I want to thank those who were there to help the family and me send Troy on his journey. I want to thank Hospice of the North Country, Canton/Potsdam Cancer Center, Tri-Lakes Medical Center, UVM and Donaldsons Funeral Home for taking such great care of Troy. I definitely could not have done this without the Saint Boys (Dwayne, Grid, Owen, Mikey and Stevie). You all showed the true meaning of love and family. Your support...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) sends out a huge niawen:kówa to the community members, staff, participants, and volunteers who attended our 22nd disABILITY Awareness Day and made the event a big hit!. Thank you to the local businesses who donated the many wonderful door prizes for the event, they include: Adirondack Auto Parts, Wild Bills One Stop, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort, Speedway Plaza, CAA Management Group, Pommier Jewellers, Smith’s Lumber, Peets Jewelers, J&J Insurance, Casa Paolo restaurant, East En...
Dear Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department & Community Members, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to the incredible efforts of our local volunteer fire department and the numerous community members who selflessly volunteered their time, support, and love during the funeral services for Towisonte Brian White. First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department. The respect and dedication to a fallen brother is second to none, allowing for Brian...
Niawenkowa Akwesasne tonoh Tsisnaihne I just wanted to say how lucky I am to have been raised in Snye and Akwesasne. It is a community that helps each other in times of need and sorrow. It’s a community that volunteers and helps each other. I am proud to say that I grew up in Snye. Its amazing to see the development of the Rec Hall, with the outdoor lacrosse box, splash park, beach volleyball, walking path, reading center to honor Teacher Terry, along with the annual events including the Christmas Tree Enchantment. Its easy to volunteer for s...
Niawenhkó:wa The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment (ATFE) would like to thank everyone responsible for making the Annual Seed and Tree Giveaway a huge success. We want to thank the following for their generous donation of seeds: Childstock Farms; Craig, Dave, and Mary Arquette; and Fedco Seed Company. We would also like to thank Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and Iron Path Farms for their generous donation of trees to support agroforestry programming to encourage planting more native hardwood trees in our...
Thank you to everyone for the aid/support I received from Our Community during my recovery from surgery. I am forever grateful and blessed to know that so many “have my back”, at this time. It has given me the strength to feel more positive and optimistic through this ordeal. Special shout outs to those who have gone above and beyond: Rachel, Courtney (Nooch), Sam, Marlon, Kelly, Sweets, and my Loran Family. Kanonronkwa e’so! - Dawn...
Thank You A special thank you to Nancy Bonvillain for your generosity and continued support. We appreciate you. Niawen Indian Time Staff...
Thank you from the family of the late Robert “Lubby” Tarbell The family of the late Robert Tarbell would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to our family, friends, and community for their support during this difficult time. We send our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Akwesasne Death Benefit group, The American Legion Post 1479, American Legion Auxiliary, and Donaldson Funeral Home. Also, a special thanks to those who brought food and drinks and shared their time with us, and lent a helping hand. Tha...
NIAWENKOWA Niawenkowa to the community for their continued support of our St. Regis Mission Kateri Circle Annual Craft Fair. We appreciate our vendors for joining us and CKON/Reen Cook for doing a remote to further promote our event. Niawenkowa, Turtle’s Nest for your hospitality and allowing us the use of your facility. Niawenkowa to Fire Station #1 for use of the kitchen for our Annual Pie Sale. Also, Niawen to the TsiSnaihne Recreation who allowed us to use their memory bulbs for our Memory Tree. The winner of the 50/50 drawing was DJ L...
Indian Time Newspaper extends our heartfelt thanks to Joe Francis. Joe is the gifted artist who photographed all National Lacrosse League photos in Vol. 40 # 46 issue. We thank you for your time, dedication, and the sharing of your photographs, Indian Time Staff...
Niawen There are many ways to say thank you but none compare to the gratitude our family has for the many friends and family, co-workers and community who came to see our mother Mary David on her final journey and to offer us support. Your kind words were a comfort for us and are greatly appreciated. Our mother was a spectacular & loving woman, a woman of many virtues that will not be forgotten. Special thanks to MCA and SRMT for their generosity, for the beautiful basket made by Judy Hemlock, and to the ladies & gentlemen of Sweetgrass manor...
Stella and her family would like to thank everyone who bid on a prize from our online auction to support her attendance at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City this summer! We are so thankful and appreciative of all the awesome words of encouragement and support shown to her through this little auction. Stella is the daughter of Mike Thompson and Danielle Lazore-Thompson and the granddaughter of Les & Elaine Thompson and of Beatrice Francis Lazore and the late Russell Lazore. Stella currently attends the Ottawa Dance Center Schools where...
Cecilia Lafrance would like to give a big thank you to the community for all the birthday wishes and donations that were made to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department. We raised a total of $450 for the HAVFD! Thank you, Cecelia Lafrance...
The devoted wife of 45 years, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and chosen children of Lawrence A. Pyke would like to thank those who stood by us during our greatest loss. It is with our deepest gratitude to those who donated food, coffee, masks and hand sanitizers, paper products, money, time, his ribbon shirt, firewood, a shoulder to lean on, and of course the stories shared by those who spent time with him. A special shout out to those who helped keep his fire. Also, a thanks to those who helped follow his written wishes. He...
THANK YOU I appreciate all the birthday wishes I received from everyone. It means so much to hear from all of the family members and friends I don’t get to see too often. The birthday cards and gifts, announcements on the radio and even on Facebook helped make my day extra special! Thank you, Dolores Thompson...
Tom Cook, President of the Akwesasne Kawatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society, extends appreciation to the SRMT Community Partnership Fund for their donation. The funds will be used to host a genealogy conference in November, Native American Heritage Month....
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....
The family of the late Kenny Leaf wishes to extend a heart-felt Niawen:Kowa for all of the love and support that was shown during the July 27th March For Justice. To see so many people join together to become one voice, the voice of a much-loved community member who was stolen from us, has helped to renew our hopes that we are not alone in the search for answers and the truth. We wish to thank: The Laughing Family for allowing us to use their property to gather together. The Kanienkeheka Kaianerehkowa Kanonsesneh Longhouse for the use of the...
To everyone who has supported us following the death of Logan Sunday we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. From Faron and Julie Sunday...
