A Voice from the Eastern Door
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According to police, members of an aboriginal organized tobacco trade group helped the Mafia import tobacco and sell it on the territory of Kahnawake. In a what the Sûreté du Québec called a “massive raid” they lead an investigation involving over 700 officers of “one of the largest kind to be conducted in North America” targeting contraband tobacco, money laundering and drug trafficking in three continents: North America, South American, and Europe. The provincial police force in collaboration with the RCMP Border Services, municipal police an...
On Good Friday, local kids had a chance to get in some last minute Easter crafts. With two days to go before Easter Sunday, the children in attendance put together arts and crafts and the most-enjoyed project seemed to be the birdhouses. For those who finished up their projects early, or were not in the creating mood while waiting for their ride home, a movie was available in the multi-purpose room at the Cornwall Island Recreation Center. Thanks to the volunteers who helped make this a...
HOGANSBURG, N.Y. — U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents assigned to the Massena, N.Y. Station arrested an illegal alien from India on March 22, 2016 following a tip from an Akwesasne resident to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police (SRMTP). The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York will criminally prosecute Gurtej Singh, 19, under 8 USC 1325, Improper Entry by Alien. Singh faces up to six months in prison, a $5,000 fine and removal from the United States. “This is a great example of our integration with our state, local...
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Nature's Gift had its grand opening celebration at its new location next to the Akwesasne Mini Mart Plaza on State Route 37. Nature's Gift was previously located at the J&J Insurance Plaza on State Route 37. The new location fits the business better, said owner Diane Boots. People are more likely to stop in because the sign is more visible from Route 37 and there is more parking. Diane continues to make smoothies for customers, but has also expanded into the edible...
(SRMT Release) Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is encouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Tuesday, Enniskó:wa/March 22, 2016 in the Nebraska v. Parker case that addressed the jurisdiction of the Omaha Tribe. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that the Village of Pender remains within the boundaries of the Omaha Indian Reservation despite the sale of land to non-Natives. The high court stated Congress did not intend to diminish the reservation’s boundary when it opened the land in 1882 for settlement, whic...
The Native North American Travelling College is introducing the Performing Arts to local youth who might want to consider a future in theater and film. They have been holding workshops on acting and have constructed an amphitheater behind their Kawehnoke facility. Two weeks ago they held a Puppetry class and spent the day designing and creating large puppets as one part of the Performing Arts program. Last weekend, a workshop on acting was held and it was standing room only for that. More...
Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is reminding non-members that fishing in Akwesasne’s territorial waters is an inherent and protected right of members. Non-members seeking to fish in the territory must obtain a fishing permit pursuant to the Non-Member Fishing Permit Regulations and Law (TCR 2011-52). “Fish have a historical, cultural and economic significance to the community of Akwesasne,” stated Tribal Chief Eric Thompson. He added, “It is our responsibility to safeguard this irreplaceable resource, particula...
Indian Time ran a article on March 17, 2016, Vol. 34, #11, titled “Smart Phone Addiction”. The article gave thought to the question, ‘Am I addicted to my smart phone?’ Given the popularity of smartphones and how their use has increased greatly over the past five years, one can’t help but wonder. At least you should be questioning yourself on this. Granted, their convenience and powerful capabilities are undeniable. However, many people spend too much time using them or get distracted by them, neglecting healthy “real-time” presence or d...
IOWA CITY, Iowa—The chasm between academic ambitions and achievement remains wide for American Indian students, as many failed to meet key readiness benchmarks despite plans to attend college. Achievement levels have continued to falter for American Indian students, reaching a five-year low in 2015, according to a new report released today by ACT and the National Indian Education Association (NIEA). The report, The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2015: American Indian Students, showed while 73 percent of American Indian 2015 high s...
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Mentoring Site Coordinator Does your dog sit and wait patiently? Is your dog well-mannered around other dogs? Have you ever wondered what it would take to have your pet dog Canine become a Canine Good Citizen (CGC)? According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Mrs. Leslie Henderson, a local 4-H Leader for the 4-H Club A-OK-9, a Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. In the CGC, dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test can earn a...
On Monday, March 21, 2016, the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted a Muskrat Cleaning, Fur Handling & Cooking Workshop with the Ase Tsi Tewaton Hunters and Trappers Group of St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. The workshop was held in the kitchen of the Kana:takon Recreation Center. 10 participants looked on as Ranekenhteron, apprentice and Iaontana:wen, Master Teacher skinned a muskrat. Iaontana:wen and his apprentices previously chopped vegetables and prepared four...
Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the power of emotions, human beings can perform the most heroic (as well as barbaric) arts. To a great degree, civilization itself can be defined as the intelligent channeling of human emotion. Emotions are fuel and the mind is the pilot, which together propel the ship of civilized progress. Which emotions cause people to act? There are four basic ones; each, or a combination of several, can trigger the most incredible activity. The day that you allow these emotions to fuel your desire is t...
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,...
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By Jennifer Herne, LVT You might be thinking that my question is asking what breed of dog is most dangerous, but I'm not. I am asking about something else, it is behavior. The most dangerous dog of them all is probably an untrained dog. An untrained dog has no rules or guidelines, so they also have no "right" or "wrong." It is this type of dog that is probably the most capable of causing accidental or purposeful harm to humans or other animals. This is because they are lacking in impulse...
Saturday, April 2 1:00pm-3:00pm TAUNY 53 Main St., Canton, NY “Warmth, Remembrance, and Art: 200 Years of Quilts and Comforters in Northern New York” explores the living traditions of quilting in the North Country. The exhibit will occupy two galleries at The TAUNY Center and feature more than 60 quilts and comforters, sewing tools and fabric samples, photographs and audio interviews, all with interpretive text. Find further information about the exhibit and related programming at www.tauny.org or (315) 386-4289....
A large contingent of show cars and trucks from both Canada and the US are expected to be on-hand for what promises to be a very exciting day on East Orvis St. in Massena. Frenchie's Chevrolet and Frenchie's Ford will be teaming up to bring the North Country the "Frenchie's Great Northern N.Y. Auto Show" on East Orvis St. in Massena N.Y. On Saturday May 21st. The event will start at 10:00am and run until 3:00pm with registration starting at 10:00am and running until 12:00pm. "Last year's...
REPORT FINDS HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT ALCOA EAST IN MASSENA, CANTON MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY Reprinted from Northcountrynow.com (Friday, March 18, 2016) A USA Today investigative report has identified three water systems in St. Lawrence County with high levels of lead. The story says water systems at Alcoa East measure at 23.4 to 25.8 parts per billion and at Boyden Brook Mobile Home Community measures at 76 PPB. A third property only identified as “Snell Complex” came in at 16.5 PPB. The Environmental Protection Agency says wat...
Unprecedented Coalition vows to defend climate change progress made under President Obama and to push the next President for even more aggressive action; Attorneys Generals from California, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Washington State and the US Virgin Islands agree to coordinate efforts to use all the tools at their disposal to fight for climate progress. NYS Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined...
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Reader Comic by Bruce Boots...
In the March 26, 1963 issue of "LOOK" magazine, (which by the way cost .25 cents), a story was done on New York City and part of that story featured Mohawk Ironworkers. Mickey McDonald and Winston Delormier worked in the raising gang on The New York Hilton at Rockefeller Center according to the magazine. An excerpt from the article: The young men in these pictures are Mohawk Indians. Their tribe has a tradition of producing the world's finest high-steel workers. More than 100 of the high-steel...
On Wednesday, April 6th at 7 pm the Canada Research Chair in Fish Ecology & Conservation Physiology, Dr. Steven J. Cooke will be the special guest of Science and Nature on Tap at Schnitzel’s. One of Canada’s foremost fish scientists, Dr. Cooke is the Director of the Institute of Environmental Science at Carleton University. This special edition of Science & Nature on Tap will focus on the many mysteries surrounding fish in their underwater world revealed by the use of electronic tags. These identifiers can either transmit data or store it for...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of the Global NY Fund Tour – a series of informational sessions being held in each of New York State’s ten economic development regions to inform small- and medium-sized businesses and non-profits about new resources available to support international export efforts. Empire State Development (ESD) is working in partnership with lenders to extend financing to New York State companies seeking to create or expand direct exports, or to serve as suppliers to larger exporters. ESD is also providing gra...
