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AkenhaØkyehé:ßuØ 2019
Tuscarora Environment Program * Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
Table of Contents Calendar ……………….….. 2
Great Law of Peace ……….. 3
Friends&Family …………... 4
Tuscarora Picnic Results ...... 5
Cresting Dandelion ......…… 6
Introducing Cover Crops ….. 7
Welcome Summer Interns .... 8
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Volume 10, Issue 7
August 2019 Haudenosaunee Grand Council
Tuscarora Council of Chiefs
and Clanmothers
HAUDENOSAUNEE ENVIRONMENTAL
TASK FORCE (HETF)
Oren Lyons, Political Co-Chair
Henry Lickers, Scientific Co-Chair
David Arquette, HETF Director
TUSCARORA ENVIRONMENT
PROGRAM (TEP)
Rene Rickard, TEP Director [email protected]
Bryan Printup, GIS/Planning [email protected]
Taylor Hummel, Env. Technician
Following the United Nations Earth
Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, the
Haudenosaunee held a Grand Council to
discuss the environmental degradation of
our communities. In accordance with the
Great Law of Peace, the Grand Council
passed and agreed, based on
Haudenosaunee protocols and cultural
beliefs, to establish the Haudenosaunee
Environmental Task Force (HETF).
The SKARU:RE MONTHLY is the
official publication of the Tuscarora
Environment Program. You can submit
articles, artwork, photographs, editorials,
and letters of love and happiness to:
SKARU:RE MONTHLY
c/o: Tuscarora Environment
5226E Walmore Road
Tuscarora Nation
Lewiston, NY 14092
#716.264.6011
www.tuscaroraenvironment.org
or our Facebook page
“Tuscarora Environment”
August 9, 2019 - Indigenous Peoples & Nuclear Free Future Day,
Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo, NY. FREE. 3pm-9pm. Celebrate the
rights of Indigenous Peoples to exist and commemorate lives lost to war
and nuclear development. Experience discussion on ‘Buffalo Creek
Reservation,’ Standing Rock Natural Law talk, discussion about 2020
International Water Sowers, Alaska National Wildlife Refuge film, nuclear
transportation and bomb trains, lantern ceremony on Lake Muir and more.
FMI: [email protected], #303.774.7836.
August 26-30, 2019 - 21st Annual National Tribal Preservation
Conference, Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, LA. The Nation’s premier
tribal historic preservation event to be hosted by the Coushatta Tribe of
Louisiana. FMI: www.nathpo.org, [email protected], #202.628.8476.
August 31 - September 1, 2019 - 38th Annual Iroquois Indian Festival,
Iroquois Museum, Howes Cave, NY. Adults: $10. Celebrating Iroquois
creativity and self-expression while enjoying a weekend filled with art and
adventure. The Festival includes an Art Market, Iroquois social dancing,
storyteller Perry Ground, children’s craft area and more. FMI:
www.iroquoismuseum.org.
September 7-8, 2019 - Akwesasne International Powwow , A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, Cornwall Island, Ontario. Gates open at 10am,
grand entry at 12pm. General admission $8, wknd pass $12. Dance and
drum competitions throughout the day, smoke dancing, traditional foods,
and arts and craft vendors. FMI: Their Facebook page,
September 16-19, 2019 - 36th Annual National Tribal Health
Conference, Pechanga Casino & Resort, Temecula, CA. The National
Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) is the largest American Indian and
Alaska Native specific gathering each year focused specifically on health.
The conference focuses on exploring health policy and its impact on Tribes
and advancing tribal capacity to expand own policy work. FMI:
www.nihb.org.
November 30, 2019 - 1st Annual Holiday Fine Art’s Market & Art
Show, Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center, Salamanca, NY. 8am-5pm. Save
the date. FMI: www.senecamuseum.org, [email protected],
#716.945.1760.
ON THE COVER: July, 2019. Our high school
intern, V. Printup, installing an invasive pest trap
at one of our sites here at Tuscarora. If you see
one that’s been damaged, fallen or disturbed
please let our Office know so we can address the
issue. Nya:we.
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By Bryan Printup
The Niagara Falls Gazette Monday, August 8, 1949
Indian Concert Band Is Annual
Picnic Feature
TUSCARORA RESERVATION, Aug 8. - Resplendent in
bright feathers and gay regalia, the newly formed Six Nations
Indian Concert Band proved a highlight of the 104th annual
Tuscarora Indian National Picnic Saturday afternoon on the
reservation near Sanborn.
Directed by Chief Elton Greene, the new inter-tribal musical
group performed also under the baton of Dr. Edward D’Ahna,
Niagara Falls, as guest conductor during the weekend Indian
rally attracting more than 2,000 visitors to the Indian
community Saturday.
The same band will give a public concert at 8 p.m. next
Sunday at the bandstand of the Sanborn Volunteer Firemen in
the Village square at Sanborn, Foster Jonathan, band manager,
announced today. At the Sunday concert donations will be
accepted for the band’s further progress.
Varied Musicians
The Iroquois musicians were a literal Indian nations league
Saturday with John K. Button, of the Cattaraugus Seneca
reservation near Gowanda, appearing as a ponderous bass
drummer, while Chief Norman Parker, of the Tonawanda
Seneca reservation bear Akron handled the lesser percussion
instruments.
Soloist was Mrs. John J. Hill, of this community, singing airs
popular with the picnic audience of palefaces and Indians of
several tribes.
Among those present were Chief Isaac Lyons, of the
Onondagas near Syracuse; Chief William R. Rockwell, of the
Oneidas at Oneida Castle; Chapman Shenandoah, venerable
Oneida inventor hailing from Onondaga community at
Nedrow. Also present in large numbers were Indians from the
Six Nations Reserve along the Grand River in Ontario and
tribesmen from the Allegany Seneca reservation near
Salamanca for one of the most widely mixed intertribal
meetings here of several years.
Defeat Rochester
Playing under high-powered electric illumination to the first
night picnic crowd in the history of the local Indian
community, the Tuscarora lacrosse club trounced the
Rochester Indians, a fast moving and agile team, by a 20-2
score.
The Tuscarora Juniors defeated the Onondaga reserves by a
10-5 margin in a hard fought preliminary game. The senior
team here hopes to attract an even greater picnic crowd to its
next tussle Friday at 8:30 p.m. with the Newtown Senecas, of
Lawton.
ABOVE: name and date unknown.
ABOVE: unknown Gansworth and date unknown.
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FINAL RESULTS
2019 Tuscarora Indian Princess WINNER: Anabel Gutierrez,
Turtle Clan
1st RUNNER UP: Lily Ann Truesdale,
Bear Clan
2019 Children’s Contest Baby -1 yr old:
GIRL - Star Hucks
BOY - Morrison Bissell Jr.
2 yrs old - 3 yrs old:
GIRL - Estella Printup
BOY: Kaedence John
4 yrs old - 5 yrs old:
GIRL - Veida Harris
BOY - Bryson Yellow
Smoke Dance Competition (74 Registered Participants)
Tiny Tots (0-5 yrs old):
All received a gift
Junior Girls (6-12 yrs old):
1ST - Olivia Cook
2ND - Kyleeya Johnson
3RD - Lorenza Dowdy
Junior Boys (6-12 yrs old):
1ST - Hodenod Sundown
2ND - Caias John
3RD - Ace Abrams
Teen Girls (13-17 yrs old):
1ST - Keah George
2ND - Eva Dowdy
3RD - Helena Hill
Teen Boys (13-17 yrs old):
1ST - Braley Abrams
2ND - Kelvin George
3RD - William Crouse III
Women (18-49 yrs old):
1ST - Monique Powless
2ND - Grace Crowe
3RD - Keona George
Men (18-49 yrs old):
1ST - David Smith
2ND - Seneka Locklear
3RD - James Jimerson
Golden Age Women (50 yrs +):
1ST - Eva Smith
2ND - Lisa Parker
3RD - Jerrie Lea Printup
Golden Age Men (50 yrs +):
1ST - Orville Greene
2ND - Alan George
Ben Cusick Horseshoe Classic (20 throwers - 4 women, 16 men)
1st PLACE - Randy Ground &
“Gopher” Ground
2nd PLACE - Barry Printup &
Jesse Poodry
2019 Hand Drum Competition 1ST - Vern Longboat
2ND - Braley Abrams
3RD - John Wesley
Tuscarora 10k Race (74 Participants)
1. Joseph Norris (Tonawanda, NY)
2. Anna Rickard (Middleport, NY)
3. Charles Anderson (Grand Island, NY)
4. Jennifer Whethan (Clarence, NY)
5. Andrew Small (Pendleton, NY)
6. Mark Gallo (Ransomville, NY)
7. Jay Stainsby (Williamsville, NY)
8. Whitney Nephew (Irving, NY)
9. Hollyanne Bly (Lancaster, NY)
10. Kenneth Wagner (N.F., NY)
Tuscarora 2.5 Mile Fun Run (83 Participants)
1. Alex Dunlop (Lewiston, NY)
2. Liam Farnham (Lewiston, NY)
3. Anthony Cristofanelli (N.F., NY)
4. Alexis Bissell (Lewiston, NY)
5. Joe Connolly (Cleveland, OH)
6. Elias Wigle (Potomac, MD)
7. Cynthia Connolly (Cleveland, OH)
8. Jarett Phillips (N.F., NY)
9. Jackson Phillips (N.F., NY)
10. Leah McClellan (Canton, MA)
2nd Annual Homemade Pie Contest
WINNER - Sybil Alden
1st Annual Golf Drive
“Closest To The Cup”
WINNER - Kelvin Jonathan
Tuscarora Nation Raised
Beadwork Competition
Raised Beadwork - Variety
1ST - Mary Jacobs (Seneca Nation)
2ND - Sam Jacobs (Seneca Nation)
3RD - Caroline Bigtree (Mohawk)
Raised Beadwork - Pin Cushion
1ST - Alyce Moses (Mohawk)
2ND - Annette Clause (Mohawk)
3RD - Caroline Bigtree (Mohawk)
Wirework
1ST - Leona Printup (Tuscarora)
2ND - Brennen Ferguson (Tuscarora)
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A s you look around Tuscarora, you start to notice the ripening of berries. There are many things you can do with berries including baking! Mmm. Here are some words you can say while you are baking that black cap pie:
appetizing - yuhaøyê:tyaht apron - uhnȩyáhčreh He bakes - rêhsȩh berry - úhyeh
black cap - tkaøneønáhkwahs blueberry - uyhíhaø bowl - utiønêhkweh cake - yurȩønakríøčraør He cuts it - rahreå:nahs He cools it - račaøtúhstha crust - učêweh cup - úkßeh egg - uønhêhseh flour - uthéøčreh He folds it - nehrúhknȩhs It is frying - wȩhrá:heø ingredients - neyeyehrákstha It smells good - kayêrakwahst It’s ready - yuØnetyahkíhę: jam/jelly - ußrȩ å:weh One makes jelly - yeßrȩwȩtyáhnȩh He measures it - raøtyê:ønȩh milk - unȩhráøseh
He mixes it - rárhuhs mulberry - ßhúhye:ß oil - kȩå:yeø pan - uØtiØnêhkweh pie - katkwá:tøȩ He stirs it - nehruhkwanê:ø strawberry - wí:sȩ:t sugar - urȩøná:kriø BTW: Here is the pronunciation key to help
you with the letters. A good suggestion is to
say letters and words out loud to help your ear
become accustomed to the Tuscarora sounds. Tuscarora Pronunciation Key:* /a/ law; /e/ hat; /i/ pizza; /u/ tune; /ę/ hint; /č/juice; /
čh/cheese; /h/ hoe; /m/ mother; /s/ same; /t/ do; /th/
too; /k/ gale; /kh/ kale; /n/ inhale; /r/ hiss (before a consonant or word final), run (trilled elsewhere); /
w/ cuff (before a consonant other than y or word-
final), way (elsewhere); /y/ you ; /sy/ fish; /θ/ thing; /Ø/ uh-oh; /:/ long vowel, /ˊ/high pitch; /`/low
pitch.*Adapted from Blair A. Rudes, Tuscarora-
English.
Tuscarora Word List:
BAKING By Anabel Gutierrez
Y ou may have spotted a dandelion (or another flower) that looks very different than normal. Occasionally you can find
what looks like several flowers strangely melded together into
one giant flower (like the one pictured to the right), usually
with a fat broad stem to support it. This is called “fasciation”
or “cresting”. When cresting occurs, a growing point (it could
be a plant stem or a flower bud) changes early in its
development.
This change in growth could be caused by many different
things including environmental (such as extreme weather or
sudden changes in temperature), mechanical damage (such as
being mowed or hoed), insects feeding on the new growth, by
an infection (bacteria, virus, phytoplasma), or chemical
damage. However, the exact cause for a particular case as
fasciation is rarely known and may be random. Usually,
adjacent and future flowers on the same planet can be
perfectly normal.
If you have noticed anything like this around your homes or
property, we would like to see pictures. You can email/text
the pictures to [email protected].
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S oil health is an important factor when it comes to agricultural farming
and for home gardening too. A
popular and effective method for
giving nutrients back to the soil is
called cover cropping. Not only can
the use of cover crops put nutrients
back into the soil by increasing the
health and fertility of the soil, but also
helps manage soil erosion, water
retention, weeds, pests, diseases,
biodiversity, and even wild life.
Soil fertility can be increased by
planting cover crops in the off-season
of most other standard crops, usually
being in the late fall or winter time
after harvest. Other times, fields are
left to rest for a couple years with
cover crops implemented in order to
replenish the nutrients. They’re good
for putting nutrients into the ground
such as nitrogen which is good for
promoting soil health. Also the plant
matter that is left from the cover crops
gets decomposed and adds to the
nutrients of the soil, thus making cash
crops grow more productively. Cash
crops like corn and soybeans, after
several years of growing in the same
fields, deplete all the soils growing
nutrients eventually making them less
productive.
Knowing how to help increase the
fertility of the soil is one way to
increase and maintain soil health, but
also knowing what can harm the soil
and how to avoid these practices is
another effective way to keep a good
and productive field/garden. Over use,
inorganic pesticides, and gasoline/oil
products are all harmful to the soil
taking out the much-needed nutrients
and or putting in substances that
inhibit potential growth.
There are certain cover crops that can
help manage weed growth and pests
such as insects and nematodes from a
family called Brassiceae or the
Cruciferae. These are your mustards,
radishes, broccoli, cauliflower and
cabbages to name a few. This
particular family of plants contain
glucosinolates, which hydrolyze to
form compounds that are toxic to
weeds, fungi, nematodes and certain
insects.
No-Till farming or other conservation
agriculture systems are good
opportunities to plant cover crops. A
roller-crimper is
used in organic no-
till farming to kill
the cover crop
creating the mulch.
Cover crop mulch
can increase water
infiltration and
improve moisture
availability by
preventing
evaporation from
the underlying soil. The mulch can
also help with the control of weeds
which is especially important in
organic no-till agriculture.
Depending on what the objectives are
for planting, certain mixes of cover
crops are better than others. Planting
of legumes such as clovers or vetch
can help bring in wildlife that may not
have been present before. Same with
warm season annuals and perennials.
There are several grassland projects
that take place throughout Niagara
county including here at Tuscarora
that are attempting to manage fields
and giving them a rest per-say from
being worked agriculturally. Then
planting native growing grasses/
plantings to replenish the land to a
better state than they are currently in.
With more native grasses and food
sources for wildlife to eat and inhabit,
populations of native wildlife can then
grow and thrive too.
Caring for cover crop fields and
grassland projects is just as important
as caring for a cash crop or home
garden, in order for these to be
effective methods of soil rejuvenation.
For additional resources refer to:
www.sare.org
www.nrcs.usda.gov
www.wnysoilhealth.com
By Angus Fischer
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Did You Know . .
In goldfish, eyesight is a highly
developed sense, and it’s thought to
be superior to humans. In fact,
goldfish are the only members of
the animal kingdom that can see
both infrared and ultraviolet light.
*sciencing.com
The number of human deaths
from rabies in the United States
has declined to an average of
only one to two per year - far
less then the number of human
fatalities caused by lightening
strikes. But this doesn’t mean
you shouldn’t take precautions to
protect yourself, your family and
pets. *humanesociety.org
In times of scarce flowering like late
summer and early fall, bees have been
known to eat the sugary excrement of
aphids. If bees are seen looking like
they are looking to pollinate a tree, they
are actually getting the “honeydew” off
of the leaves and branches that’s left
from the aphids and scale insects.
Honeydew lacks the protein that is in
pollen which the bees get from flowers,
but it’s a good consolation when in
need. Honeydew honey is considered
very valuable in parts of Europe and
Asia. *webmd.com
The 2019 summer interns (l-r):
Angus Fischer (Beaver clan), NCCC graduate
Virgil Printup (Deer clan), 10th grade,
Niagara Wheatfield High School.
Anabel Guiterrez (Turtle clan), Senior,
Fort Lewis College.
MacKenzie Smith (Turtle clan), 11th grade,
Niagara Wheatfield High School.
S ay Çwé:Øn to our new summer interns for 2019. They’re a great group of young adults and we’re very
lucky to have them.
This summer they’re working on the forest pest inventory
which includes the cherry fruit fly sampling. This project
involves daily trap setting, monitoring, and collecting as
many forest pests as possible for sampling. They’ll also do
the plum pox virus sampling for the 7th year in a row.
We’re still dealing with a stone fruit quarantine issue, and
we’ll continue to test for plum pox virus in conjunction
with the USDA.
Other projects on their docket include basic office work,
Tuscarora Picnic booth, mapping, tending to some
gardens, planting trees and more.
We look forward to a productive summer with them.