A Voice from the Eastern Door
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For over a century, the central goals of Canada's Aboriginal policy were to eliminate Aboriginal governments; ignore Aboriginal rights; terminate the Treaties; and, through a process of assimilation, cause Aboriginal peoples to cease to exist as distinct legal, social, cultural, religious, and racial entities in Canada. The establishment and operation of residential schools were a central element of this policy, which can best be described as "cultural genocide." Physical genocide is the mass...
Twin Leaf was a restaurant, gas station and sold cigarettes, but to the community it was much more. Twinleaf quickly became a meeting place; for breakfast, lunch or supper with snacks in-between. You could stop in and order a cup of coffee and end up staying for an entire meal with family or friends. When lunchtime rolled around, workers often found Twinleaf a convenient place to catch a quick lunch and sometimes a short meeting. Many went back to relax with a comforting supper with family...
WASHINGTON – In the year where the Onondaga Nation is recognized, one of its own, Lyle Thompson, made history on Thursday night, being named the recipient of the 2015 Tewaaraton Trophy for the top player in men's lacrosse. He is the first ever male lacrosse player to earn a part of Tewaaraton Trophy in two consecutive seasons, sharing the award with brother Miles Thompson in 2014. That season, the Thompsons made history as the first Native Americans to be honored with the Tewaaraton Trophy. L...
The event went off with beautiful warm weather, a cool breeze to cool off the fisherman, and many fish stories and memories for the kids. The day started off last Saturday, May 30 with an informational session at the St. Regis Recreation Center. Kids were given instruction on fishing, safety and the different types of fish they would be going after. After a hearty lunch provided by "Big E's" the children picked up a generous package, which included fishing pole, tackle box, lifejacket and...
(CORNWALL, ON) – May 28, 2015. Over the past 5 months the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) and its partners, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), the Cornwall Community Police Service (CCPS), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) with the assistance of the Surete du Quebec, conducted a joint forces investigation into the t...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Angus A. Adams, "Tehoneratathe", 71, of 1720 River Road, Snye, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning, May 31, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Angus was born July 3, 1943 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Michael and Mary Jacobs Adams. He attended schools in Akwesasne and went to trade school in Toronto. On June 10, 1967, he married Veronica M. King at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Arsenault officiating. Angus started working at the age of 14 as a farm han...
Linda M. Lazore, “KANERATHONTHA”, 62, of 1345 River Road, Akwesasne, QC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, and are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena....
HOGANSBURG - Lorraine N. George, 73, previously of Akwesasne Sunrise Acres in Hogansburg, NY passed away peacefully at the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh early Sunday morning after a long illness. Calling hours for Lorraine will be held Thursday June 4, 2015 from 1-3 P.M. and 5-6 P.M. at the Kateri Tekakwitha Center in Hogansburg. A funeral service will be held Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. with Rev. Osuji presiding. Lorraine was born on February 4, 1942 in St. Regis,...
AKWESASNE/MASSENA – Mr. Donald R. "Chick" Wheeler, 42, of 29 Hall Road Extension, unexpectedly passed away Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2015 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Chick was born August 20, 1972 in New Hartford, New York, the son of the late William P. and Christine P. Edwards Wheeler. He attended Massena High School and later received his vocational degrees in Carpentry and Electrical Trades. He was a member of the Warrior Society and loved being on the water boating and fishing. He e...
Hello everybody and thank you very much for your support at the Benefit Social and Cake Walk held on Saturday, May 30, 2015. This is the first fundraising event held to raise money for the Great Law recital, which is being held here in Akwesasne on July 27 – 30, 2015. July 25, 2015 will be the Tobacco Burning in Tyendinaga. There will many other fundraisers in the upcoming months....
Niawen:kowa A big thank you goes out to William “Bill” North for picking up Indian Time packages of mailing materials in Malone. Niawen:kowa from Indian Time Staff...
To close her show, Mohawk artist Sue Ellen Herne, creator of HOME-made; An Autobiographical Exhibit, a one-woman collaborative show exploring the meaning of “home” that has been hanging in TAUNY’s main gallery since February, will be selling some of her artwork, including work from the exhibit as well as additional pieces. Sue Ellen’s paintings express her personal vision, which is at times quite universal and other times very distinctly that of a contemporary Mohawk woman. This special sale of Sue Ellen’s artwork runs from Saturday June 13 t...
On Friday, May 29, 2015, Akwesasne Child and Family Services (ACFS) hosted a Summer Program/Activity Community Night, an evening full of summer program and activity sign-ups, at the St. Regis Recreation. But it wasn't just ACFS in attendance. Several programs had booths full of information and their own signups for all the things going on in Akwesasne over the summer. There was a line at the door for the event, which was a great success. Tracie Cook, ACFS Community Support Worker and event...
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Butterflies hanging out on the lilacs. Photo by Cathy....
The rain did nothing to stop community members from honoring loved ones who lost or are still fighting their battle with cancer. The Akwesasne Cancer Support Group held their annual Run/Walk last Sunday May 31st at Tsi Snaihne Recreation. The rain began the night before and the morning was a little chilly, but the people came out in support. The five-mile course started and ended at the Recreation Hall and teens, babies in strollers, parents and totas alike all braved the rain, which lightened...
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People who put in many years of service to Mohawk Council were recognized for that committment last week. There were also a few that had ended their service to council to retire and they were honored as well. The Snye Recreation center hosted the event Friday, May 29 and their recreation committee was also thanked for setting up the event according to Master of Ceremonies Vaughn Philips. "They are the ones put up with us for at least a month, it may seem like we have it all together when you...
Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance (amended April 2, 2013) Section IX (H), the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board is announcing the official list of candidates. The following is the official roster of candidates for the Tribal Election to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 in the Community Building Lobby, in order of nomination: Tribal Chief: Tracy Sunday-Cook, Eric Thompson, Peter John Burns III and Gloria Herne Tribal Sub-Chief: Margaret Ransom, Ruth Bell, Cheryl Jacobs and Randi Barreiro Tribal...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the CBSA Test Case trial concerning Alicia Shenandoah and April Elaine Thompson will resume on June 1, 2015. All community members are encouraged to attend in support of Akwesasne’s aboriginal and mobility rights, and to provide moral support to the two women who are being defended by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The results of this case will impact the Akwesasne community in what we hope will be a positive manner. The Cornwall Courthouse, 29 Second Street West, has bee...
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,...
Communities small and large are seeing more and more protest against the installation of large massive community mailboxes (CMB’s). Despite Canada Post Group delivering a profit in the first quarter of 2015, turning around a loss from the same period last year even as the national postal service faced a steeper decline in the volume of letter mail. The group, which includes financial results from Canada Post, Purolator and other businesses, reported a profit before tax of $22 million versus a loss of $37 million in the comparable period a y...
This evening session is open to any pregnant women and their partners/support person, whether it’s your first child or third. 2 Part Session: Wednesday, June 24 from 5pm-7pm Thursday, July 2 from 5pm-7pm Turtle Room at Kanonhkwatsheri:io Topics will include: * Signs and symptoms of true labor * What to expect during labor and delivery * Learn breathing and relaxation techniques * Learn roles of your partner/support person * Importance of skin-to-skin in first hours of newborns life, and more For more information, contact MCA Community Health P...
The Salmon River Girls' Athletic Foundation (SRGAF) funds partial scholarships for Salmon River Central female athletes to attend summer sports camps of their choice. The Scholarship money is raised through the sale of the book "And then There Were Girl's Sports 1964-2010" by Beverly Griffin. Ms. Griffin is a retired physical education teacher from the Salmon River Central School District. Her book showcases SRCS female athletes during the period of 1964-2010. Female athlete recipients of these...
AKWESASNE, NY- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services has rescheduled the Oral Rabies Vaccination (ORV) drop for raccoons in Franklin County, including the area of Akwesasne for June 3 to 6, 2015. The ORV program uses fixed-wing aircraft to distribute baits over large geographic areas flying approximately 500 feet above ground level. It is expected that the flight over the southern portion of the Akwesasne Territory will take 1 to 2 days. This year, baits are in a green blister...
