A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Katsistsionni Fox The Salmon River Native Film Class is the third place winner of a national film competition "Storytelling about Health and Wellness in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities" Challenge, sponsored by National Indian Health Tribal Health Research Office. Five students from SRC Native Film Class worked together to create this film to enter into the competition as a class project. Since many of them were involved with Ohero:kon, they decided to focus on how the...
Submitted by Tewentahawih’tha’ Cole, Health Educator of the SRMT Office for the Aging Health Promotion Services The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging Health Promotion Services will be offering a free class to adults starting Wednesday, April 5. Healthier Living: Managing Ongoing Health Conditions is a 6-week class for anyone dealing with one or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart and blood pressure problems, arthritis, lung or breathing problems, and depression. It complements the healthcare intervention that may alr...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Department of Housing is proud to announce the completion of two four-plex apartment buildings that will provide new, quality homes for eight families beginning on April 1st. The red ribbon was cut to officially "open" the new homes today, March 21st, with the community invited to an open house and viewing. "The Dept. of Housing staff is proud to see the completion of this project," said Housing Director Heather Phillips. "Having new housing to offer the communi...
Curtain rises – A mill town that has operated since 1897 suddenly closes and virtually every socio-economic string is attached the mill. The closing quickly sends the entire town in an emotional and economic depression. Sound familiar? Sarah Quick wrote, Knickers! A Brief Comedy, it about an imaginary mill town called Elliston Falls. Enter a chipper but overwhelmed tourism officer who develops an unlikely friendship with members of the local chapter of Weight Watchers. Could their odd f...
On Saturday, March 18th, Akwesasne Tri-District Elders held their Quilt Show at the Kahwenoke Recreation Centre. The event took place most of the day and began with a showcase of all the quilted creations on display. All the quilts were made by local artisans of Akwesasne, and admission to this event was free. The event had a selection of door prizes, which included the grand prize for a Janome Sewing Machine. The event included a quilt making presentation by Michelle Rolfe, followed by a light...
BOMBAY- Barbara Faye White, 75, of 1817 SR 95, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born December 4, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL, daughter of the late Walter and Margarette Pritchard McDermott. She attended schools in Rochester and on February 21, 1959 she married Frederick C. White at Sacred Heart Church in Rochester. Fred predeceased her on September 25, 1995. She was a member of Legion Post...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Millie C. Thompson, 72, of 1573 Island Road, Cornwall Island, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Monday afternoon, March 13, 2017 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Millie was born April 13, 1944 in Akwesasne the daughter of the late Abraham and Christie Laughing Herne. She graduated from Salmon River Central School and later from Mater Dei. On April 24, 1965, she married Abraham Thompson at the Hogansburg Methodist Church with Rev. Leonard Owen officiating. Abraham p...
Phyllis A. (Cook) Riley, 85, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at home. Phyllis was a graduate of St. Lucy's High School and retired from VESID in 1997. Her family will deeply miss (momo's) love, guidance, support and of course her sense of humor. She is the foundation of our family. Daughter of the late Ursula & Bill M. Cook. Phyllis is predeceased by her husband; Edward Riley, daughter; Lisa Haynes, brothers; William, Arthur and Michael. She is survived by daughter Mary (Robert) Thomason,...
Name: Kahnekanonnha Belva Kasokeo Born: February 25, 2017 Weight: 7lbs 4oz Length: 21 1/4" Parents: Skaniehtiiohstha & Drayton Kasokeo Siblings: Drayanna, Ian, Owen, and Kahetiiaks Maternal Grandparents: Barbara & Barry Montour Paternal Grandparents: Virginia Antoine & Daryl Kasokeo Great Grandparents: Greta Barnes, Art & Verna Montour...
Name: Novah Vonne Mitchell-Cole Weight: 6lbs. 7 oz. Length: 18 ¼ inches Siblings: Avah & Ellah Parents: Erin Mitchell-Cole & Cody Cole Maternal Grandparents: Valerie & Mike Mitchell Paternal Grandparents: John & Susan Cole Great Grandmother: Joan Yaddow...
Tribal Council’s open letter to the community in last week’s Indian Time left me with more questions than answers! I found it interesting that council stated numerous false statements are made in the letters but fail to acknowledge that there were proven TRUE statements also. I have already publicly acknowledged that I am familiar with the author of the second letter and my involvement with their right to public speech, but have no knowledge of the author of the first and third letters. However, even though I do not agree with the wording use...
Response to letter from the Tribal Council: Congratulations, you have just answered an anonymous letter with an anonymous letter! Mind you, your letter was assembled by a committee of council members and tribal staff yet no single individual signed their name to it. As a Tribal member involved in the efforts of our Seniors to have the results of the referendum vote of our community implemented, I have seen nothing but frustration in trying to deal with this council. Over the last three years these Chiefs have done nothing but block all efforts...
(The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to continue its monthly series, "Enriching our Workplace," which highlights tribal staff who have been bestowed with an Employee Enrichment Award for promoting a positive and enjoyable work environment. This month, we recognize and congratulate Decota Thompson for "Going Above and Beyond.") From Decota's nomination: "He regularly works long hours and pushes a very high standard within our Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department. He strives to add...
The Amazing Rotary Rally is a FUNdraiser for everyone who loves a scavenger hunt, photography, trivia, a car rally, or all of the above. On April 1st 2017 (no joke!), starting at noon, teams will be given a list of challenges to complete before the clock strikes four. No car? No problem! Teams can get around on foot, on a bicycle, or in a car (scooters and skateboards work too). Each challenge has a different point value, so teams can choose between high volume and high value activities. Strategy is the name of the game! Registration and...
Join the Transition Cornwall+ Food Action Group for the final film in the 4th Annual Winter Film Series hosted in partnership with the Cornwall Public Library and All Things Food. On Sunday, March 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, we will be showing the film “Global Banquet - Politics of Food” at the Cornwall Public Library. Join us for a cup of homemade soup, public screening and a lively discussion around land and food: the big picture and the local implications. Admission and refreshments are free, however, donations are welcome. Donations will hel...
HAUDENOSAUNEE THREADS Celebrating Our Wearable Art An exhibit featuring art, photographs and artifacts illustrating the changes of adornment from the 1600’s to today. Open to the public now until March 31, 2017 Native North American Travelling College 1 Ronathahonni Lane Akwesasne, Ontario 613-932-9452...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Kermit the Frog may have lamented “It’s not easy bein’ green,” but these days, everyone wants to market themselves as “green.” It seems to make us feel good. You might recall how in the early ‘90s, lawn-care giant ChemLawn became (unfairly, to be honest) a magnet for public criticism as risks related to pesticide use became more widely known. With the help of some green paint for their trucks, and a pile of trademark lawye...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media Network March 20, 2017. Roughly 30 miles north of Las Vegas, shovels broke earth on March 17 to pave way for 3.2 million solar panels to cover 25 million square feet (that’s 450 NFL football fields). The Moapa Southern Paiute Solar Project will be the first-ever utility-scale solar power plant on tribal land. First Solar Inc. and the Moapa Band of Paiutes joined forces for the 250-megawatt solar farm on the 72,000-acre Moapa River Indian Reservation. First Solar, the operator, inked a 25-year...
By Joey Tehoronio David Business is competition. It is risking our survival where everything is interconnected with social values in nature, economics and psychology. For Man, the highest value of survival is in the mind, is to have more than others and competitiveness. If our actions is to continue to out do each other then we will fail the next Seventh Generation. We are at a crossroad to continuation of life. We know that there is a forkway in the milkyway because it is the mind as well. The Whiteman brother tried so hard to assimilate us...
On March 1st, Salmon River Middle School held their annual science fair. Students were partnered up to put together an elaborate science fair project that would be judged by a panel of various people in the community. Out of all of the projects, a select few were chosen to move on to the Terra Northeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair hosted at SUNY Potsdam. This event took place on March 11th, and included students from Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and St. Lawrence county. This gathering...
Mohawk Lesson...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens Mohawk Clan Chieftainship wampum strings are a record of the leaders of the Mohawk Nation. The keeper of this record was of the Wolf Clan, whose title is Sarehowane. There should be similar records of the other four nations of the original Iroquois states. The Mohawk Nations has nine chiefs, thus the nine strings in this record. The small string of wampum uniting them symbolizes that the chiefs shall all be of one mind. The nine wampum...
A garage fire slowed traffic down to one lane for about two hours on Route 37, just east of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino on March 22, 2017. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department arrived early on the scene to prevent major damage to the home. Garrow's Construction's garage suffered considerable damage from the fire. Photo by MJKS....
Reader Comic...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books for each 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 February was initiative. Ms. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
