A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Jaclyn Hall On Monday, February 24th, the Ontario Provincial Police moved in on a peaceful Wet'suwet'en support camp, located on Wyman Road inside the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory boundary line. The support camp was erected on February 6th in response to the RCMP raids on Wet'suwet'en Territory blocking the GasLink pipeline. One member of the Kanieńkehá:ka Nation stated, "There are no trains blocked, nothing on the tracks. We simply said, 'You shall not pass'. No trains were allowed to p...
By Kaniehtonkie The Mohawk Trail Longhouse, the Longhouse on Route 207 and the Mohawk Council of Chiefs were host to the Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs on Saturday, February 22, 2020. By any means, it was an historic meeting of support, sharing and empathy. And as one young leader said, "The struggles shared by our nations is common, and the fight is for the future generations. Today was a first step in looking at the relationship between our Nations, and the steps forward that need to be...
By Kaniehtonkie On Saturday, February 22, 2020, a federally recognized tribal leader ordered the demolition of a daycare center. A daycare center that housed at various times throughout workday hours, thirty children. Halftown also ordered the demolition of the Cayuga Nation schoolhouse, the Cayuga Nation Trading Store, a sugar shack, several small cabins and an ice cream stand. The properties, according to Halftown have been under dispute for years as Traditional Chiefs and Council struggle...
(Enniska/February 25, 2020) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is continuing to provide updates regarding the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak as well as the NAV Centre quarantine site. GENERAL UPDATES • On Friday, Feb. 21, the evacuees from the Diamond Princess ship arrived at NAV Centre in Cornwall, Ontario to begin a 14-day quarantine, “out of an abundance of caution” according to Dr. Paul Roumeliotis of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHO). They were first screened in Trenton, Ontario for signs of the virus. • A total of 151 people...
By Andy Gardner Massena and Salmon River's boys varsity hockey teams ended their regular 2019-2020 seasons on positive notes, and the Shamrocks are slated to play in Section 10 Division II quarterfinals. They were to have hosted Thousand Islands in the quarterfinal round at Tom Cavanaugh Arena in Fort Covington on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The winner of that game will advance to play Ogdensburg in the semi-final round on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Raiders have a bye and will face either Potsdam or Canton...
The Women in Science Conference was held on Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at St. Lawrence College was hosted by the Ontario Power Generation. Speaking to grade nine and ten female students, the OPG Women in Science presenters shared stories of struggle, triumphs and finding 'rewards greater than the struggle' as Gina Parvaneh Cody said. Akwesasronon Amanda Jacobs, an OPG welder also spoke to the young students. Jacobs stated, "For the past two days I had the pleasure of...
AKWESASNE – Grace I. Frazier, 96, mother of Akwesasne resident, Carol Lazore, passed away Wednesday evening, February 19, 2020 at the Alice Center in Malone. Grace, a member of the Paiute Tribe, was born April 10, 1923 in Bridgeport, California on the Paiute Territory, the daughter of the late James and Cordelia (Tom) Perry. After the unexpected death of her mother, she was raised by her aunt, Molly Perry. She attended Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Nevada. Grace cleaned homes for Tony E... Full story
Dear Community, On behalf of the Salmon River Girls Hockey Team, we would like to thank you for your outstanding support throughout our entire regular season and playoffs. It all started in the fall when we conducted fundraisers in the community and had great success for both of them. We also have our sponsors to thank for their donations: Twin Leaf, Bear’s Den, King-Clark Insurance, Johnston’s Lumber, Greg’s Auto Repair, Smith Lumber & Speedway Wireless. This helped us travel to Buffalo and the Syracuse area to play top teams in the state...
(February 24, 2020) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was disheartened to hear of the actions taken by the Ontario Provincial Police in regards to the blockade in our sister community of Tyendinaga. While we respect the efforts of law enforcement agencies when it comes to the protection of people and communities in Canada, we cannot condone the actions and arrests that have occurred in the face of peaceful protests. We continue to call for a peaceful resolution to the dispute amongst all parties involved. This behavior displayed does not reflect...
Seven Dancers is a drop location for donations for the Cayuga Nation. They are accepting donations of paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), feminine products, eating utensils, bowls, plates, cups, etc., nonperishable food items, unscented baby wipes, diapers, blankets, pillows, dog food, cleaning products, 5-gallon jugs of water and cash donations. Seven Dancers Coalition is located at 352 NY-37, Akwesasne....
SUNY Potsdam Geology Professor Emeritus Dr. Frank Revetta (Hon. ’05) will offer his popular planetarium shows free to the public again this spring. Planetarium shows are held every Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m., in the Dr. Frank A. Revetta Planetarium, located in the basement of Stowell Hall. Please note that no food or drink are allowed in the planetarium, and as darkness is required, cell phones cannot be used during the show. Free parking is available in Lot 6, near Kellas Hall. The Spring 2020 planetarium show schedule is as follows: Feb. 2...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding the novel coronavirus. Scammers are using fake emails that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal information. While the New York State Department of Health, which is the medical authority on novel coronavirus in the State, has recently stated there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus anywhere in New York, people should still be on the lookout for scammers looking to take advantage of...
By Joyce King It was a simple inquiry by my 15-year-old granddaughter: why are Mohawk people being arrested at the protest areas? To give a little background, the issue at hand is a $6.6 billion, 670 km pipeline that will carry gas from northeast BC to a massive LNG export plant being built near Kitimat. Of the 670 km of pipeline, 190 km of the pipeline will go across traditional Wet’suwet’en territory. LNG Canada is a large industrial energy project. The company will transport the natural gas to the port in Kitimat, British Columbia. At the...
Provided by Intensive Preventive Program (IPP) in partnership with the Akwesasne Recovery Center. 8 week series – attend any or all sessions. When: Every Tuesday 5-7pm Mar. 3 – Session 4: Harmony in Child Rearing Mar. 10 – Session 5: Traditional Behavior Management Mar. 17 – Session 6: Lessons of Mother Nature Mar. 24 – Session 7: Praise in Traditional Parenting Mar. 31 – Session 8: Choices in Parenting Where: Akwesasne Recovery Center, 378 State. Rte. 37, Suite C Located at the lower level of the Akwesasne Housing Authority FOOD & CHILDCARE P...
MCA’s Environment Program and Conservation Office has partnered with the Toronto Humane Society and Grand River Veterinary to offer an animal wellness clinic on March 27 & 28! The wellness clinic appointment costs $25 per pet, which will include a veterinary checkup for overall wellness, heartworm/tick test, de-wormer, vaccines, and microchip. Flea/tick and heartworm medicine will be available for purchase! For more information, please call 613-575-2250 ext. 1047....
This unique exhibit will be on view in The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh from February 7 to February 28, 2020. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information on these exhibits, upcoming events, concerts, or classes happening at The Strand Center for the Arts, please call 518-563-1604 or visit strandcenter.org....
After the OPP dismantled the Tyendinaga blockade, First Nation blockades popped up across Canada in show of support for the Wet'suwet'en. Akwesasne started a fire in support of Wet'suwet'en soon after the RCMP took down part of the Tyendinaga blockade and several land protectors were arrested on Monday, February 24, 2020. In Toronto blockades caused major delays on the Greater Toronto Area's GO Transit system on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson for regional transit agency Metrolinx, which...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Salmon River Middle Schoolers participated in the TAUNY Art Show. The following students received Heart Awards: Breanna Brown, Sam Moulton, and Taya Ransom. The following student received first place for mosaics: Grayci George. There were 31 schools and 16 communities who participated, submitting a total of 342 pieces of art....
POTSDAM, NY (02/20/2020) Rare North Country turtles will have a chance to nest in peace, thanks to a new grant to help a SUNY Potsdam professor and his students create safe havens at four sites in St. Lawrence County. Biology Professor Glenn Johnson has been awarded $477,326 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create and enhance nesting habitat for the Blanding's turtle, a New York State threatened species. The more common wood turtles, map turtles, painted and snapping turtles are also...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week THE ARTICLES OF KARIWIIO NOW WE WILL TELL OF ANOTHER TO TELL YOUR RELATIONS. These three people (Kanontisistaks, Kanatisianisonte and Kawanakowa) said that they would not give Thanksgiving to Sonkwaiatison so the Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and other people approached them repeatedly asking them to give Thanksgiving and renewal. Then Kaienthokwen went to see them also, and he told them that they were not even worth burying b...
1. Tekatháhsterenks - I am putting on my pants 2. Akohsera'kéhkha atháhsteren - Winter pants 3. Teionthna'netákhwa atháhsteren - Ski pants 4. Tewakatháhsteren - I have pants on 5. Í:iah tha'tewakatháhsteren ne akohsera'kéhkha akwatháhsteren - I don't have my winter pants on 6. Tekaráhtas - I am putting on my shoes/boots 7. Akohsera'kéhkha teiohsaráhkwes áhta - Tall winter boots 8. Ohnatirontha'kó:wa - Rubber boots 9. Teionrahtahkwaneta'áhstha - Galoshes (overboot) 10. Tewakatárion ne...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting all former students of the Federal Indian Day Schools to attend a Community Assistance Session facilitated by the class counsel Gowling WLG. The assistance sessions will take place on Wednesday, March 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Turtle Room at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena; a second session will take place at 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute. For more information, please visit: http://www.akwesasne.ca/federal-indian-day-school-c...
Are you a crafts person who would be interested in sharing your talents with AMBE students? Crafts include: ribbon shirts/skirts, beadwork, moccasins, rattles and drums, baskets, fans, pottery, cornhusk dolls and painting. Interested? Contact Alice King: 613-575-2323 or alice.king@ambe.ca....
By Andy Gardner The Native North American Traveling College recently brought their Art War event back to Akwesasne. The competition takes a half-dozen local artists at a time and gives them a half hour to depict a theme that is drawn at random from a hat. Dave Fadden, the NNATC's Museum Coordinator, said he thinks the event is a good way to give exposure to local creatives. "It's a good community event. We have so many artists in our community," Fadden said, adding "hopefully it encourages...
By Andy Gardner While beadwork or basketmaking may come to mind when some think of traditional Mohawk art, local artist Kiera Pyke puts a unique twist on it. She makes wearable pieces using porcupine quills, a style known as quillwork. "I usually get them myself, like off of roadkill or someone will give it to me, or my husband will shoot one for me," she said. "After that, I pull them all out, pull all the hairs off the porcupine I can use, sort them and wash them." She dyes them for her...
