A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On November 7th, 2019, while conducting a border integrity operation along the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River in Cornwall, Ontario, officers of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a vessel travelling on the St-Lawrence River and making landfall in the area of the public boat launch on Water Street. Several packages were observed being unloaded from the boat onto the shore and later loaded into a black Jeep. Officers proceeded to intercept the vehicle upon its departure from the scene, and all four suspects fled on foot. With...
As part of a long-term vision of Ase Tsi Tewatons master teachers, apprentices and staff; the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen was recited on the banks of the Grasse River Meadows in early August 2019. Seed planting songs were sung as traditional and medicinal seeds were planted. Some of the new seeds were chosen because they are seeds of medicinal and traditional plants such as: Sweet flag (Ononnó:ron); Solomon's seal (Kit kit aoéhta); Jewelweed (Kahne:ki); Angelica, Purple-stemmed (Ohnahsén:ra). On Tu...
By Mahlon Smoke For the last year, Tribal Council have been drafting and writing out an important ordinance that would legalize marijuana in Akwesasne. Leading and explaining the ordinance through public community meetings and presentations, many community members still had concerns and questions for Dale White. November 13th was the last ordinance meeting before the referendum that will determine if the Tribe will go through with this legalization. When asked about an advisory and authority board that would help to monitor use of medical marij...
November 13, 2019. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Isleta Pueblo Chief Judge Verna Teller made history when she became the first Native American to deliver the opening prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives. Teller, a guest of Congresswoman Deb Haaland, delivered the invocation as Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01) celebrates her first Native American History Month as a Member of Congress. Teller’s prayer highlighted the Native American connection to the Earth as a call to respect natural resources...
By Andy Gardner Controversy over two girls basketball coaches spilled over into public comment at the Thursday, Nov. 14 Massena Board of Education meeting. The two coaches involved are Jared Shope and Justin Shope. It appears the issue is somehow connected to alleged inappropriate text messages from at least one coach to a student player. Justin Shope, who teaches sixth grade at Madison Elementary School, came to the meeting and declined a chance to comment. Jared Shope was not at the meeting. At October’s school board meeting, the trustees a...
Massena: Sallie E. Patterson, 90, formerly of Helena, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Massena Memorial Hospital, surround by her loving family. Friends and family may be received on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, with Interment held in Calvary Cemetery following the services. Sallie was born on March 11, 1929 in West... Full story
Ticket Sale: $10.00 each Grand Prize: $5,000.00 2nd Prize: $2,500.00 3rd Prize: $1,500.00 4th-10th Prize-$1,000.00 Early Bird Draw: (3) $1,000.00 drawings on November 21, 2019 See any volunteer firefighter for a ticket!...
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers and Faithkeepers announce that Thunder (Ratiweras) and End of Season (Ohonnatkennho’kten) Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 10:00am. The Ratiweras Ceremony will start at 10:00am. Please bring candy, fruit, or tobacco to offer the Thunders for doing their duties that the Creator has asked them to do here on earth. After Ratiweras is done, we will go right into Ohonnatkennho’kten giving our thanks and appreciation for bringing another cycle of ceremonies for all of cre...
By Mahlon Smoke Pink Floyd remains as one of the most iconic rock bands in history. They're also one of the most experimental with their music, from "The Wall" to "Dark Side of the Moon" and "Animals" to name a few of their albums. Their music continues to resonate with people from different generations, from the ones who were there at the height of their popularity to the ones who are just hearing about them now. There is something there for any lover of rock. Twelve years of playing and...
WATERTOWN, NY (November 18, 2019) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood. While helping to save lives is likely motivation enough, those who come out to give Nov. 18-Dec. 18 will also receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. Still need reasons to fit lifesaving blood donation into busy holiday schedules? Try these three: • It’s quick and easy to find a convenient blood drive. Search for drives by ZIP code...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Offhand I can’t think of a lot to say in defense of envy, greed, and gluttony, but sloth is different. Some creatures’ lives depend on sleeping for half the year, a fact which I vainly tried to conceal from my teenage children. Survival strategies of bats, woodchucks and other animals include long periods of sloth. Ironically, sloths don’t hibernate. If hibernation is loosely defined as a period of inactivity and lowered metabolism in warm-blooded animals (endotherms) in winter, then many of us in northern latit...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week THE ARTICLES OF KARIWIIO CONDUCT OF PEOPLE NOW WE WILL TELL YOU OF ANOTHER TO TELL YOUR RELATIONS A man is walking about the earth and is always boasting about how many women he has been with. Now the messengers tell us that there will be many men and women in the future who will be boasting in this manner and Sonkwaiatison tells us this is not right for there will never be any happiness for these people and they w...
Fill your windshield washer reservoir. You can go through a lot of windshield wiper fluid fairly quickly in a single snowstorm, so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature might send your way. • Completely fill your vehicle’s reservoir before the first snow hits. • Use high-quality, “no-freeze” fluid. • Buy extra to keep on hand in your vehicle. Check your windshield wipers and defrosters. Safe winter driving depends on achieving and maintaining the best visibility possible. • Make sure your windshield wipers work and replace worn blades. • Con...
1. Kahòn:tsi nikaia'tò:ten ne takò:s Kahon'tsistóskon ne takò:s - It is a black cat 2. Ata'kenhróhkwa nikaia'tò:ten ne takò:s Ata'kenhrohtsheróskon ne takò:s - It is a grey cat 3. Iokwáhtshehr ne takò:s hí:we's - It is a rich cat 4. Watatewenní:io ne takò:s, thí:we's - It is a stray (wild) cat roaming there 5. Shé:kon ken kón:nes ne takò:s? - Are there any more cats roaming? 6. Shékon é:so kón:nes ne takò:s - There are a lot of cats roaming 7. Na'tekanáhskwake - A variety of pets 8. Na't...
Last month, a Keystone Pipeline spill released more than 383,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota - equivalent to filling half of an Olympic swimming pool. The spill affected 200,000 square feet of wetlands, which could take years to recover, with many experts saying it may not. Earlier this year, the Keystone pipeline leaked 1,800 gallons of oil less than half a mile from the Mississippi River. Workers had to excavate sections of the affected pipeline to find and repair the leak. That leak was nothing compared to the 2017 Keystone spill in...
By Andy Gardner The Board of Education on Thursday, Nov. 14 made staff and coach appointments and added tutors for their Seal of Biliteracy program. The biliteracy program allows students to graduate with a diploma specializing in a foreign language, or English as a second language. Students will have the option to study the Mohawk language, or take English if Mohawk is their primary language. The board appointed high school special education teacher Christine Sweet, effective Jan. 6, 2020 to Jan. 5, 2024 at a $70,444 salary. Also appointed was...
Akwesasne. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Compliance Department is currently accepting applications for winter heating assistance at their offices located a 28 Okwarine Road. Applications are being taken from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday until December 20th. Applicants will need: Tribal membership card Heating Vendor/Supplier receipt Electrical account information Two proofs of your residency Should you rent; (a renters agreement must be completed) Applications will also taken on Saturdays during the month of Tsi...
Following the Parade of Lights there will be a Dr. Seuss Whoville Dance Party for community members to enjoy! When: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 7 PM to 8:30PM Where: Travis Solomon Memorial Box, Generations Park Social Services Division Toy Drive. Bring an unwrapped gift to donate for a chance to win a gift card to a local business!...
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Line up at 5:30PM Parade starts at 6:30PM Parade Route: TVI parking lot (across from Bears Den Restaurant) to Ionkwakiohkwaroron parking lot. To participate decorate your vehicle in lights and/or dress up as a holiday character. To register contact A/CDP at 518-358-2967....
Submitted by Tsi Snaihne School staff October 2019 Perfect Attendance List HS - Brielle Benedict. K4 - Bennett David, Sydney Lazore, Easton Smoke, Devery Sunday. K5 - Aryanna Johnson, Caius Sunday. Gr. 1 - Aydrie Ingle, Dallas Lazore-Nanticoke. Gr. 2 - Victoria Benedict, Cash Gray, Warryn Ingle, Amelia Mitchell, Sapphire White-Tenasco. Gr. 3 - Leena Hill, Dayton Mitchell, Kirby Watson III. Gr. 4 - Cody Gray, Kysen Lazore, Lawrence Lazore, Kaheritakhe Mitchell, Xavier Oakes, Jovie Thompson. Gr....
The U.S. held a record 69,550 migrant children in detention facilities in 2019, a Tuesday report from The Associated Press and PBS Frontline found, leading to major psychological and physical harm and lasting trauma. According to AP tech reporter Frank Bajak “No other country held as many immigrant children in detention over the past year as the United States - 69,550. The physical and emotional scars are profound.” This story lays out in excruciating detail the emotional pain of victims of President Donald Trump’s child separation polic...
The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is inviting you to an evening of hope and peace. When: Friday, December 6 - 5 PM Where: Peace Tree Mall (in front of BMO), Kawehno:ke A candlelight vigil will take place to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, as well as the 30th anniversary of the Montreal massacre. For more information, please contact the AFWP at 613-937-4322....
The Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF) will be hosting its annual Winter Wonderland themed Christmas tree raffle event to raise funds for the Karonhiaráhstha Memorial Fund! When: December 1-7 Tine: 11 AM - 8 PM Where: Kateri Hall, Kahnawake, QC Over 20 fully decorated Christmas trees (presents included) will be raffled off one-by-one on Sunday, December 8 via Facebook Live video - visit the Kateri Memorial Foundation Facebook page to tune into the winners!...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 8, Zachary S. Dunn, 25, of Bombay was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance (class C felony), driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI and speeding. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to return Nov. 26. On Nov. 8, Richard M. Brotherton, 58, of Philadelphia, N.Y. was charged with no seat belt. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 25. On Nov. 8, Philip J. Dutil, 74, of Colchester, Vt. was charged with speeding (60-45 mph zone). Ticket is returnable...
