A Voice from the Eastern Door
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In a landmark ruling released on January 26, 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that the Canadian government is racially discriminating against 163,000 First Nations children and their families by providing flawed and inequitable child welfare services (“FNCFS Program”) and failing to implement Jordan’s Principle to ensure equitable access to government services available to other children. In 2007, the Assembly of First Nations and the Caring Society filed a human rights complaint against the Federal government, alleging that...
A healthy foundation is essential for the optimum growth and development for all children; fresh clean air, clean food, a safe and loving home environment and as they grow, a dynamic and strong curriculum in school. It is a balance every parent and educator juggles every day and now many school chefs are stepping forward and taking this seriously. In a combination of circumstance, conditions, and wanting to make change Darius White, the Akwesasne Mohawk School chef gathered MCA Chiefs, AMBE...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Chiefs, Beverly Cook, Mike Conners Jr., Ron Lafrance, Eric Thompson, and Cheryl Jacobs were present to answer any questions and concerns in regards to the recent change in ambulance service in Akwesasne. The Director of Communication, Brendan White as well as the SRMT Executive Director, Tsiorasa Barreiro was also present to address the community. The meeting was held on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 5pm at the Seniors Center and was well attended. Concerned community members voiced their questions, their opinions,...
They are the best in their field of Law Enforcement, but not hockey. The event was held last Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Anowarako:wa Arena and teams came from Cornwall, Ottawa, Kahnawake and United States Border Patrol as well as the host Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police who formed one team. In addition to the games there was a Barbecue dinner, Raffle, 50/50 and Chuck-A-Puck contest with all proceeds going to the Iakhihsohtha Lodge and Tsiionkwanonhso:te...
By Andy Gardner Although they haven’t been as visible as some of the recent activism at SUNY Potsdam, Native American students are also pushing for on-campus change and more inclusion in the college community, and are starting to see results. Chelsea Sunday, a Mohawk student from Akwesasne who is president of the Potsdam Association of Native Americans (PANA), started what began as a one-woman quest to make the campus more Native-friendly. Over the last year to year-and-a-half, she has drawn other Native students into the fold. Their a...
AKWESASNE- After a period of failing health, Mr. John Bigtree, Jr., of 198 St. Regis Road, passed away Thursday night, January 21, 2016, at the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh, where he had been a patient for the past week. John was born August 10, 1929, at the family home in Hogansburg, son of the late John and Marion Herne Bigtree, and attended St. Regis Mohawk School. In 1950, he married Catherine M. Garrow at the St. Regis Catholic Church, with Rev. Michael Jacobs...
The Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers would like to send our greetings and thank yous to everyone that helped out during the mid-winter ceremonies. It takes everyone coming together as one and using a good mind to put these ceremonies through for Sonkwaiatison. We could not have done this without the people that helped cook, brought in and prepared the foods, plowed the roadway and parking lot, cleaned the longhouse and picking up the trash, and kept the woodstoves going, all while the ceremonies were going on. We especially would like to...
London Lazore, a student at Tsi Snaihne School, donated hats and gloves to the school for students who could use them. Nia:wen to London and her family for their kindness and generosity....
In Indian Time’s last issue, Vol 34 #3, in the article, “Chief Bellegarde Visits MNCC Midwinter”, we incorrectly identified Mrs. Thompson, her proper name is Wainthia. We sincerely apologize for this mistake, Indian Time Staff....
On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Indian Time received word from a HAVFD fireman that, “The Tribe signed a deal w/ Seaway Valley to provide Ambulance service to the US portion of the rez”. This information prompted a phone call to Brendan White, Director of Communications at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Mr. White graciously said he would call back with the information needed. Mr. White did indeed call back later in the afternoon, with the CEO Tsiorasa Barreiro with him to answer questions I had surrounding the issue of ambulance service in Akwes...
Decisions made by leadership without proper consultation or agreement regarding the health and well-being of citizens of any city, town, neighborhood or community are serious matters. During this time of crisis which has been revealed in the news about the city of Flint, Michigan*, a heightened awareness pervades all of our thoughts. Any news media that does not address possible complications and is not critical of any decisions made that may affect community members, is not doing its job. While leadership may have good intentions and believe...
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 22, 2016) - The New York State Department of Health (DOH) today announced that three individuals who recently traveled to areas outside of the United States where Zika virus transmission is ongoing have tested positive for the virus. One patient has fully recovered, and the others are recovering without any complications. Zika virus cannot be spread by casual person-to-person contact. The symptoms of Zika virus infection are usually very mild, and many people might not even realize they have been infected. However, there...
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 25, 2016) - With temperatures plummeting and windows shut, NY State Health Commissioner Dr. Zucker is encouraging New Yorkers to test their homes for radon. January is National Radon Action Month. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), each year approximately 21,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer. Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, and the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon is present at elevated levels in approximately 37 percent of basements tested in New York...
Submitted by Rachel Lazare The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), Department of Tehotiiennawakon, Economic Development held a meeting with Quebec's Secretariat au Affaires Autochtones (SAA) on Thursday, January 21, 2016. The meeting was to discuss the programming of the Akwesasne Economic Development Fund (AEDF), but most importantly, SAA government officials had the opportunity to visit a few of our businesses. This gave us the opportunity to showcase Akwesasne's talent and also show our...
February 12-20, 2016 St. Regis Recreation Center If you have an eye for photography, or you like taking pictures for fun, then this contest is for you! *Please do not submit if you are a professional photographer. Categories: • Nature - “The 4 Seasons” • “What’s wrong with this photo?” Nature “the 4 seasons”: Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each age group The contest will be separated by age group: Youth ages 5-12 Teens 13-17 Adults/Seniors “What’s wrong with this picture” No age group. Prize ONLY awarded for 1st and 2nd...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for December was generosity. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency...
(January 25, 2016) New interdisciplinary research in the Southwest United States has resolved long-standing debates on the timing and magnitude of American Indian population collapse in the region. The severe and rapid collapse of Native American populations in what is now the modern state of New Mexico didn’t happen upon first contact with Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s, as some scholars thought. Nor was it as gradual as others had contended. Rather than being triggered by first contact in the 1500s, rapid population loss likely began a...
Science Cafes bring together local university and college professors and townspeople in a relaxed, informal setting, such as coffeehouses and pubs. The speaker makes a short presentation about a topic in his or her field, and then opens up the floor to discussion. All Canton Science Cafes will take place Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Park View Common Room, above the Blackbird Café, 107 Main St. in Canton, N.Y. All Potsdam Science Cafes will take place Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the St. Lawrence Valley Roasters & Jernabi Coffeehouse, 11 Maple...
Earth’s 2015 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Globally-averaged temperatures in 2015 shattered the previous mark set in 2014 by 0.23 degrees Fahrenheit (0.13 Celsius). Only once before, in 1998, has the new record been greater than the old record by this much. The 2015 temperatures continue a long-term warming trend, according to analyses by scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Spa...
Allergen - Cape Cod Cranberry Candy and Harvest Sweets brand Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & Yogurt Covered Cranberries recalled due to undeclared almonds Recall date: January 20, 2016 Reason for recall: Allergen - Tree Nut Hazard classification: Class 1 Company/Firm: TJX Distribution: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan Extent of the distribution: Retail Recall details Ottawa, January 20, 2016 - Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls Canada is...
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(January 20, 2016) Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will offer a three session class to help livestock farmers get their business plan down on paper. The hardest part about writing a business plan is getting started and having time to work on it. CCE has put together a class to help you along. It may take even longer than this class to get your plan done but well begun is half done! As a farmer you may want to apply for New Farmer grants or approach your banker for a loan. They will want to see your business plan. If there is a question...
A Winter Carnival event to be held Sat. Feb. 13 and Sun. Feb. 14th Entry fee is $20 adults $10 for children 12 years and under Adult 1st and 2nd place for largest walleye Children 1st and 2nd place for largest perch Weigh in at 5:30 each day at the St. Regis Recreation You must register before or on Feb. 13th. To register call Jerry Jackson at 613-575-2628. If there is no answer, please leave your name and phone number and Jerry will get back to you as soon as possible....
Middlebury, VT - Anna Kelly, daughter of Bruce and Jocelyn Kelly of Bombay, NY was named a College Scholar during the fall 2015 term at Middlebury College. To be named a College Scholar is the highest recognition for academic achievement at the Liberal Arts Institution in Vermont. A college scholar at Middlebury must carry a full course load of four or more classes during the semester, achieve a grade point average of 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, with no grade lower than a...
(January 22, 2016) Today the Mayor of the Village of Whitesboro and the Oneida Indian Nation announced they will meet to discuss the creation of a new emblem for the Village of Whitesboro. This joint effort opens the door to establish a new legacy, as well as accurately represent the historical and current relations between the Nation and the Village. The story of Whitesboro and the Oneida Indian Nation is one of communities working together. This seal, which appears on city vehicles and signage...
