A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne Territory. On November 10, 2011, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council met with Salmon River Central School District representatives. The purpose was to provide input to a contract to continue educational services to Mohawk children at the St. Regis Mohawk School and Salmon River Schools. The contract is between the school system and the state of New York. The previous contract expired in June 2010. Both parties agreed that there will be no interruption to instructional/educational programs during negotiations. “The Saint Regis M...
Huge “thank you’s” were expressed among the crowds of Lakotas last week selecting items from donated materials from Akwesasne, Kahnawake, and Onondaga, nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. 23,000 pounds of high-quality new and slightly-used clothing and materials of all kinds had arrived on a 53’ semi-trailer Monday, Nov 7; and by Friday, the donations had all been placed at Parmalee, on Rosebud, and in five communities on Pine Ridge. “I’ve never seen our people dress so smart,” remarked Albe...
Yesterday at approximately 8:13am, the Massena Police Department received a phone call from 556 ½ South Main Street that Derek J. Ober (age 19) had fired a shotgun twice and was in the back yard threatening to kill himself. As the Massena PD were attempting to locate the subject they received two subsequent phone calls informing them that the subject had crossed the river in a canoe and was still in possession of the weapon and was walking toward Amherst Road. Massena Central School Superintendent Roger B. Clough II said he was notified at...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held their quarterly general meeting last Thursday night at the Snye Homemakers building in the District of Tsi Snaihne. One item up for discussion had been whether or not to add an additional change to the proposed amendment of the Akwesasne Election Law; the change is in regard to a candidate’s eligibility to run for office and whether Council should propose changing the requirements so that each candidate must have TWO parents who are registered Members of a First Nation. “There will have to be a Special Gen...
The 2011 Christmas Enchantment located at the Snye Recreation on Nov. 11-13 was a huge success. They did things a little bit different this year by giving everyone an equal opportunity to win the numerous and innovative trees that people donated by selling raffle tickets instead of holding an auction. Tickets were sold at 6 for $5.00 and they raised a very lucrative amount of money for the Snye Recreation Center as well as donating money to different local programs and conferences. The...
THANK YOU The family of Amber Lynn Aliff truly appreciate all the love and compassion in our time of sorrow. We would like to send our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped out, and to the following: MCA, Mohawk Nation, EMT’s, HAVFD, Hawi Thomas, Kim Edwards, Carol, Glen & Lisa Jock, Hawi Jock, Pat, Kathy, Barb & Larry Mitchell, Mike Laughing and anyone who helped sing, the pall bearers, and anyone who helped cook, clean and donated food and money. Niawen...
Letter to Editor, The books “And Then There Were Girls’ Sports” have arrived. Photos from 1964 including bowling, synchronized swimming shows, sport clubs including GAA and several others are found in the first chapter. The following 10 chapters (a lot of photos) are on each sport from the first year of that sport to 2010. These will show the progression as the years advanced with times and distances included and in other cases the difference in rules. The 12th chapter includes names from 1964-2010 of most athletic with a couple of photos, MVP...
ASSIST THE PUBLIC – In the past week, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have responded to 12 calls of “assist the Public”, ranging from 4 Unwanted Person complaints, Victim Notification, a Driving complaint, a Disturbance, a Missing Person, and an Alarm call. BREAK AND ENTER – There was a “Break and Enter” to a private residence on the west end of Kawehno:ke. Various items were stolen and police continue to investigate. DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE – On November 11th, at approximately 3:30 a.m. police were called to a Domestic Disturbance o...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Science Fair was held on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Kana:takon School. The Fair had 74 projects entered with 101 Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from Ahkewsahsne Mohawk School and Kana:takon School participating. The much-coveted Clarkson Trophy, which is given on behalf of Clarkson University to the project deemed “Best in Fair” was awarded this year to AMS student Ariana Roundpoint who is in Grade 6. Her project, titled “Where you will find germs,” displayed the results of all...
To honor our veterans that fought for our freedom, Tsi Snaihne School held a Veteran Breakfast on Thursday, November 10th in the school cafeteria. Veterans were invited to enjoy a hearty breakfast prepared by Anita and Tammy Mitchell. Keeping the veterans company were the October students of the month. After breakfast, students from each classroom presented the veterans gifts to thank them for their valor. Gifts included homemade poppies, wreaths, poetry and songs....
MASSENA, N.Y. -- Massena Memorial Hospital’s 17th Annual Employee Recognition Program was held to honor employees who achieved career milestones in 2011. The Employee Recognition program’s theme this year was Vision, Enthusiasm, Hard Work and Desire. Charles F. Fahd, II, Chief Executive Officer, addressed the employees with great respect in regards to the tremendous years of dedication each employee has given to Massena Memorial Hospital. “It always amazes me when we look at the combined years...
The Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted their second ‘Diva Dinner’ last night at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #1. The purpose of this dinner is to provide young women between the ages of 13-22 an opportunity to learn about dating violence prevention in a relaxed and informal setting. On the agenda this time was Nurse Practitioner Beverly Cook and Sexual Assault Advocate Amie Barnes. This event was coordinated through the efforts of the CCE who are a vol...
These veterans were not included on the list that was featured in last week’s Indian Time. Thank you to family members and friends who called in. Fred Adams Phillip Adams – Army Allen AJ King – Navy – Vietnam veteran Alfred Armstrong Sidney Armstrong Alex Arquette Duffy Arquette George Arquette Andrew Barnes Wilbur Barnes Louie Barnes (1st soldier killed in action) Ray Beaubien Abe Benedict David (Butter) Benedict Eddie Benedict Mike Benedict Abe Bero Bill Bero Frank Bero George Bero Mike Be...
Resentments abound in Seneca power struggle What opponents call Robert Odawi Porter’s dictatorial style is at issue as bitter controversy surrounds tribal leadership By: Dan Herbeck – reprinted with permission When Robert Odawi Porter, an eloquent lawyer with a Harvard education, was elected president of the Seneca Nation of Indians last year, many people in the outside world welcomed him as a breath of fresh air. A year ago, influential government leaders flocked to his swearing-in ceremony, hoping that Porter’s presidency would be a big s...
What does your drug free journey look like? As a 12-year old girl, brought up by a kind and loving family, who were also raised by well brought up drug free parents, I am EXTREMELY against drugs and alcohol. I am also not fond of people that do drugs either. Drugs bring nothing other than regret to a person. You may as well be walking into a black hole if you choose to do drugs. Drugs will not get anyone anywhere. For example, people make horrible decisions and they destroy serious career options. People also may even lose their career on...
The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program (Tekanikonrahwa:kon) would like to inform the community about the steps that are taken when someone wants or needs help. Staff and client’s responsibilities: Client: You make the call. It’s the most important step you will make. If you think or know you need Detox) then go to the Withdrawal Management Services in Cornwall at 510 Second Street East (613-938-8506) WHW Staff: Information will be taken for Initial Contact (it is important that a client provides WHW with a valid phone number) WHW Staff: You...
Calgary, Alberta, Canada For the first time ever, a First Nation wholly owned Grain Company has opened up new offices in China. First Nation Grain Management celebrated this past week the Grand Opening of their office in Dalian, China. The project, which is being headed up by well renowned and respected First Nations leader, Dr. Victor S. Buffalo, O.C., A.O.E., is expected to export volumes of canola and other grains to the Chinese. From 2008 to 2010, First Nation Grain Management journeyed to Asia on very exciting and informative research...
The Haudenosaunee Peace and Trade Committee will meet on Thursday November 17, 2011 at the Onondaga Nation Cookhouse. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. Legal counsel for the Canandaigua Treaty vs. the USA lawsuit will be in attendance to give an update to the Haudenosaunee leadership. Other items will be discussed and a date set for the next meeting. • The Iroquois National’s U-19 Field Lacrosse try out is scheduled for November 20th and November 27th, 2011 at Saint John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. For more information go to the...
1. Énska iá:ken né:’e, kwah í:ken tsi wahón:nise tsi náhe They say a long time ago indeed 2. Áhsen nikontate’kén:’a kahéhtakon tkontì:teron. 3 sisters lived there in a big garden 3. Iáh tha’teskonkié:ren They do not look alike 4. Iáh ó:ni sha’tekón:na’s té:ken They are not the same size 5. Akwé:kon ó:ia na’té:ioht tsi ionakia’tahserón:ni. They are dressed up and all are different from one another 6. Né: akwáh ken’niiaká:’a, ok thiiontè:seres shé’s ne kahéhtakon tánon óhonte niwahsohkò:ten iako...
Indian Time Newspaper had two visitors stop in this week to pick up copies of the local paper. Rakwirenhtha says some of his favorite sections of Indian Time are the Culture Corner, Environment page and the positive stories that are covered each week. Heading out with an armful of newspapers we at Indian Time say nia:wen for your continued effort at keeping up to date on the happenings around Akwesasne....
