A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Cornwall River Kings looking to bolster their ranks and improve on last year’s inaugural season have signed three men from Akwesasne to join their ranks this winter. Casey Swamp, Ian Boots, and Mike Stacy met with team heads last week at LaPierre Sport in Cornwall and put ink to paper, making them official squad members. “We’re happy to have them,” said River Kings general manager Rick LaPierre. “We’re in our second season – it’s still new. We’re changing a lot of faces on and off the bench...
Akwesasne - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election Board has certified the results from the July 13, 2013 Special Election. In accordance with Tribal Council Resolution 2013-21, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance, the Election Board denied appeals filed on July 15, 16 and 19, 2013. Following the Special Election, the Election Board received four separate appeals. Two appeals were received on Friday, July 19, 2013 while one appeal was filed on July 15, 2013 and the other on July 16, 2013. The Election Board then...
Peter Back has been busy as he competed in his two latest tournaments bringing home trophies. On June 9th he competed at South New Berlin Open and came home with a victory. Following that one, he entered Pine Grove Open on July 27th of this year. Again, it was a championship, but not until breaking a draw with a man called James. They each only had 1 loss so the tie had to be broken. After these matches, Pete had a standing record of 8 wins to one loss. Quite impressive, Mr. Back. Peter has...
Her baskets have been shown in three continents in world-class museums, one of her baskets was presented to Pope Benedict at the Vatican, and now ten lucky students had the opportunity to learn from master basketmaker Sheila Ransom. Children from 9 years old to 14 years old met two times a week for a two-hour class at the Akwesasne Museum. Ms. Ransom’s specialty is making fancy baskets, but for this class she taught the skills she had learned from another master basketmaker, Henry Arquette, t...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Edgar E. Jock, age 90, of 136 Jock Road, entered the spirit world Monday morning, August 5, 2013 at Massena Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Saturday. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather known as ‘Kaherahere” (Laying Down Corn Stalks) of the Snipe Clan. Edgar was born September 9, 1922 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Terrance Jock. He attended the State Road District School and later earned his GED while serving in the US Army. In 1944,...
SYRACUSE – Wilma “Pat” Waterman (Redeye), age 75, of Snye, Quebec, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013, shortly after being admitted to the Cornwall Community Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1938, the daughter of Roy and Lillian Benedict Waterman. She was educated at the Reservation Schools. She was married to Raymond Redeye, the marriage ended in divorce. Pat worked as a sales lady in the Fabric Department of Dey Brothers in Syracuse, and also for Crouse Hinds Electrical Co. S...
AKWESASNE – Christine “June” David-Vedder, age 53 of Cook Road, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she had been a patient since last Saturday evening. June was born June 6, 1960, in Massena, NY, the daughter of Jack and Florence Point David. She was a graduate of Salmon River Central School. On November 4, 2000, she married Dana Vedder at their home in Syracuse, NY. June was a homemaker, who enjoyed rebuilding her home and making baskets. She was also a...
AKWESASNE – After a short, yet courageous battle with cancer, Ms. Danielle N. Terrance, age 40, of Columbus, Ohio and Akwesasne, passed away at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Derwin and Sandy Terrance, on Monday evening, August 5, 2013. Danielle was born March 7, 1973 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of Phyllis (Francis) Terrance and the late Richard “Dick” Terrance. She graduated from Salmon River Central School before attended and graduating from the University of Buffalo. She lat...
Dear Editor, She:kon. I am writing to memorialize Edgar Jock, who passed over on August 5, 2013. As his funeral plans were being made by his family, while I visited them on Jock Road in Akwesasne, so he could be laid out at the Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonhsesne, I heard many stories about this proud man. Edgar’s 19 natural and chosen children’s lives were profoundly altered by this proud World War Two veteran of the United States Army and its battle against Nazi Germany. As a member of the...
To Whom it May Concern, The children of Christine and Mike Arquette are with me and Donna in our tragedy. We lost our son, Tyson, due to negligence of the Tribal Compliance office and Council by not stopping Tony Laughing’s beer parlor from serving people no matter how intoxicated they are. Just because the Tribal Council took away Tony’s license does not mean they were not responsible for our son’s death or care. My wife and I were totally heart broken and still are. The court hearings treated us like it was nothing to lose our son on his 21st...
Internalized Oppression Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome or unjust manner. The current Canadian government has made laws to usurp the sovereignty of Onkwehonwe people during the past few years. As a people we have failed in taking action in dealing with these issues. Do we feel powerless in making our feelings and thoughts known to the federal government? How do we as a people let the government know what we demand as a people native to this land that we call Turtle Island? Our protests, hunger strikes and...
By CATS Spay/Neuter Program The CATS Spay/Neuter Program would like to thank the Akwesasne and Fort Covington communities for supporting the spaying and neutering of their cats by making monetary donations using the cans placed at local businesses. We would also like to thank those 27 businesses for their participation: A.K. Gas, Adirondack Auto Parts, Akwaks, Another Damn Cigarette Store, Bear’s Den Convenience, Borderline, Brickhouse Pizzeria, Bruce Gardner’s Garage, Community Bank, East End...
The Akwesasne Youth Leadership Group would like to thank the Community for their generous support on Thursday August 1, 2013. We held a silent auction, Mohawk raffle and a food sale which was held at the Kaienerakowa Kanonsesneh. All together we had raised almost $1400 and the money made is helping the group to attend the Great Law reading in Oneida, Ontario from August 13-18 2013. We will be able to purchase camping gear, audio recorder, help with travelling expenses and a donation to the gathering. Akwesasne Youth members that were present...
Akwesasne – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Planning and Infrastructure Department will begin the installation of drainage structures in the parking lot along the north and east sides of the Indian Health Services building. Installation is scheduled to start on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 6:00 a.m. and last approximately one week. Please note that portions of the north parking lot shall be off-limits to cars and pedestrians during construction. A visible barrier will close off construction areas. Health Services shall remain open for the du...
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,...
The biggest deal to the boys about summer vacation is being able to sleep in. They get to most of the time except the mornings that little brother has speech in the morning. That is a challenge because not only do I have to get one brother up but both, and Big Brother is so not a morning type of person. He counted down the days to the last day of school not because there was no more school but because he wanted to wake up when he felt like it, not have a schedule to keep. Imagine how disappointed he was when he found out that on some mornings...
Over several days, members of KAIROS and the OTESHA Project, two groups devoted to Social Justice and fostering Nation to Nation relationships and cultural understanding, spent time in Akwesasne. The tour includes three members of the community who will accompany the group until they reach the Powwow in Tyendinaga. Leaving Akwesasne last Wednesday, the tour will last two and a half weeks, and make stops in several communities along the way. In each of these communities a Blanket Activity will...
The Karios Bike group with the Nation to Nation ride stopped in on Tues. July 30th to spend some precious time with the Sport & Fitness summer program. They participated with the group in a circuit training session with the Seaway Valley fitness instructor Diane Beaupre, who ran the circuit training session for fifty minutes. Then the group was treated with a lasagna lunch made by the staff of Turtle Café. After lunch they went for a nice walk to the Native North American Travelling College...
Akwesasne – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has announced the certification of Tribal Chief and Sub-Chief on Monday, August 5, 2013 and in a wonderful turn of events, were sworn in the same day. Both Beverly Cook and Shelley Jacobs agreed to their oath of office and have taken their seat on Tribal Council starting immediately. Chief Justice Peter J. Herne performed the swearing in ceremony and Tribal Clerk Corleen Jacco administered the certificates for each to sign. Newly elected Tribal Chief B...
As Mohawks we are taught from infancy to honour our elders, abide by the traditional teachings and accept our ancient values as given to us across the generations. One of the most profound instructions, which should be the foundation for all of our laws, is to do no harm to the rights of the unborn unto the seventh generation. This means our descendants have the legal right to the basics of life: clean air, pure waters, and fertile lands. It also gives us the obligation to preserve that which makes the Mohawk people distinct. It includes not...
Schedule for Events and Paddling down the Hudson Until August 10 •Thursday, August 8: Piermont to Inwood Hill Park Land Inwood Hill Park, NYC 4:30 pm Poetry and Spoken Word: Two Rows and More, 6:30 pm Guest readers include Janet Rogers (Mohawk)*, Daygot Leeyos (Oneida) and Suzan Harjo (Cheyenne & Hodulgee Muscogee). There will also be an opportunity for open mic time. •Friday, August 9: Inwood Hill Park to Pier 96* Launch sunrise Land Pier 96 (57th St.) Welcome at the Pier about 10 am. March to United Nations 11:30 am, Welcome by UN Per...
August 14-18,2013 At the Oneida Longhouse Presenters: Tom Porter-Mohawk Nation Leroy Hill-Cayuga Nation Bob Brown-Oneida Nation Richard Mitchell-Mohawk Nation Ken Maracle-Cayuga Nation Jamie Jacobs-Seneca Nation Elder Advisor: Pete Sky-Onondaga Nation A Pre-Meeting will be held on: August 13, 2013 401 Directions: Take exit 164 for Union Rd/County Rd 20 Westbound: Turn Right Eastbound: Turn Left Take 1st right onto Third Line/County Rd 18 Turn left onto Magdala Rd/County Rd 20 Continue to 1035 River Rd Oneida Longhouse 402 Directions: Take exit...
There’s a beautiful resource right in our back yard that you may not know about. Thompson Island Cultural Camp is located on, you guessed it, Thompson Island and with so many events being held on the island lately, you may be curious about it if you have not had the opportunity to visit the camp. Run by Bob Stevenson and Waylon Cook, Thompson Island is a gorgeous “eco-tourism” destination. The camp is open to residents and non-residents alike who are looking for a local get-away that features ma...
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On August 1 the Tewathahita Walking Trail was stroller central as dozens of parents walked to support breastfeeding. August is national breastfeeding month and the first week in August is World Breastfeeding week. Many towns put on a support walk. Organizer Kim McElwain explained that a couple of years ago someone told her about the walk in Malone and that’s where it started. Kim said, “We shouldn’t have to travel to walk, we should just have our own.” Luckily the walking trail was recentl...
