A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo launched the “First Nation Advocacy, Awareness and Action” initiative as of June 1, 2011. “Our goal this June is to continue to advance a greater understanding between First Nations and all Canadians,” said Atleo in a release from AFN. This initiative was brought forward at a good time, as the Canada Border Service Agency here at the Cornwall Port of Entry has implemented one of the negotiated terms between them and the Akwesasne community. CBSA has created a new position in their o...
“I’m hoping to learn the basics of communicating with my dog, I don’t want my dog to be neglected,” said Monica Peters, an Akwesasne resident who will begin basic obedience training with her 3-year-old Akita/German Shepherd mix Niiohontesha. “When people decide that they want to attend dog training class it allows for their dog to be better integrated into the family.” The class in question is being organized by local dog trainer Andrea Dugan, who has over 25-years of experience training in...
The unofficial results are in and Ronald Lafrance Jr. pulled ahead in the race to represent the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal electoral as the next Tribal Chief. A total of 786 votes were cast in the 2011 Tribal election with Lafrance garnering a majority of 392 votes with 380 votes the day of the election and 12 absentee ballots. Barbara Lazore received a total of 217 votes, 202 were made the day of the election with 15 absentee ballots. The final Tribal Chief Candidate was Cecil Garrow who received a total of 159 votes, 154 were cast the day of...
The Annual Memorial Day Parade was held this past Sunday afternoon along Route 37. The crowd eagerly waited to pay tribute to the veterans and active duty officers who were able to participate in this years’ event; the theme of which was aptly named, “Past, Present & Future Heroes”. Event categories for the participants in the parade ranged from Commander Best Overall, Vice Commander Best Float and Best Marchers, to name a few. An official list of the winners for each category were not available...
Salmon River Central School district is forging new pathways to success for their students. With multi-million dollar capital projects to upgrade their hockey arena, high school cafeteria, adding on a technology wing, another gymnasium, locker room and library, Salmon River is in the midst of some big changes. “A resolution was passed to create a Middle School encompassing grades 6-8 effective as of July 1, 2011,” said Jane Collins the Superintendent of the School District. “A study was done inv...
With the announcement last week of the official list of candidates from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election Board, Indian Time Newspaper took the opportunity to meet with each candidate and to ask a set of questions. No candidate was provided the list of questions prior to their interview. The following three individuals are running for Tribal Chief – Barbara Lazore, Ronald Lafrance Jr., and Cecil Garrow. The following three individuals are running for Tribal Sub-Chief – Gary Cole, Michael Conners Jr., and Jennifer Standing Arrow. The dat...
While most 12-year-olds responsibilities range from making sure sporting equipment is properly aired out and that the family dog is fed, one young woman from Kawehno:ke makes daily travel to Rose Quarter Horses & Training Centre in Summerstown. Chores include making sure that her horse, Kelsey, is properly groomed and worked enough to keep in condition for their competitions. This young woman who aspires to pursue competing in the equestrian field for as long as she is able, is Jillian Tarbell....
Tricycles and bicycles swarmed the parking lot at the Akwesasne Freedom School in Raquette Point last Friday morning. Students and faculty participated in the school’s annual bike-a-thon to raise funds for each grade’s end of year activities to be organized by each class. With the help of Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and volunteer students from Lehman Alternative Community School (LACS) based out of Ithaca, New York, students safely biked around the ‘horseshoe’ in Raquette. One lap around th...
Dressed in matching black ribbon shirts, the men of the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team stomped onto the field during the opening ceremony of the 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Prague, Czech Republic. Met with the roar of applause the Nationals circled the arena with two verses of the stomp dance. The Nationals first match was slated to take place against the Team out of Ireland. In this first round of play the Nationals easily overcame their opponent with a final score of 23-3. The second round was against the host team of Czech...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held a public meeting on Thursday, May 19 to discuss the ongoing battle with New York State over the collection of tax from sales made to non-members on cigarette purchases. At this meeting Tribal Council stated that they are not going to participate in either system set-forth in the amended New York State law. “Regardless of which system we are talking about, neither is satisfactory,” said Tribal Chief Mark Garrow. The systems in question are the coupon exempting an individual from sales tax, or the default all...
The Salmon River Central Athletic Hall of Fame held its 2011 induction ceremony this past weekend. Hundreds of people packed the Brass Horse Banquet Hall for the event celebrating Shamrock athletics. The ceremony began by paying tribute to the first boys’ basketball team that played under the name ‘Shamrock’, the 1956-57 Boys Basketball Team. Pete Ghostlaw was invited to speak on behalf of the team, as he reminisced on that winning season. This was the Shamrocks last season playing in Bomba...
The Cornwall Island Redmen paid tribute to former player #15 Wanienteh Stefan Lyons, who unexpectedly passed away last fall. Lyons girlfriend and son Karter were on hand to accept his jerseys, as his number has been retired from the Redmen team. The Redmen started the game off with their first goal at 1:19 by Tekari Thompson with assists going to Andrew Lazore and Tyson Oakes. Five minutes later three players from the Redmen quickly made their way up the floor, Dwight Bero scored at 6:21 off a pass from Tekari Thompson. Ben Green made the lone...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board reviewed two appeals that were filed against the results of the April 30 referendum on the question, “Do you support the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s expansion project at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino?” According to a release from the election board, after careful review, they determined that there were not sufficient grounds to constitute an invalid referendum. Therefore, the official results are as follows; 391 yes, 286 no, and 7 voided ballots. With the ‘yes’ vote by the community the first step in t...
Age is just a number. Our elders here in Akwesasne have certainly proved this last week as they participated in the 2011 Senior Games. A territory wide organizing effort went into the 10th Annual event that lasted for four days last week. “It is about socialization, recreation, exercise and mental stimulation when we plan our program. We take all of this into consideration and what affects your life,” said Judy Hemlock-Cole an Akwesasne elder and founder of the Senior Games. “The idea came...
Bruce Power announced on Tuesday that it has withdrawn its application to the U.S. Department of Transportation to ship 16 used nuclear fuel containers from Lake Huron, Ontario to the country of Sweden via the St. Lawrence River and seaway system. This postponement of the shipment was made in order to, “engage with the groups who continue to have questions about our plans, particularly First Nations and Metis groups,” the release says. “As we have not set a date for shipping, Bruce Power believes the decision to withdraw our application was a...
The Iroquois Nationals are days away from their first game in the FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship that is being held in Prague, Czech Republic. Their first game will be held on Saturday against Ireland, Sunday against Czech Republic and Monday against USA. It is a year after demonstrating to the world their defense of Native American sovereignty by refusing to travel on anything but the Haudenosaunee Passport to the World Cup in Manchester, England. This time around the organizing committee worked with Czech Immigration Officials to...
The Akwesasne Freedom School students, parents, teachers and friends turned out this past Saturday morning to a breakfast fundraiser. With maple syrup being made by the older grades at the school this past spring, community members were greeted to the wonderful aromas of pancakes with other assorted breakfast items. The money raised from this event was to be split between the AFS and the Faithkeepers fund, which helps to maintain the cookhouse and Mohawk Nation Longhouse. The next event scheduled for the AFS students and faculty is a treat for...
In Sr. B Lacrosse action the Cornwall Island Redmen overcame the Snake Island Muskies 13-10 last Wednesday night in Massena. The first period saw a 5-goal run by the Redmen early in the first period with 2 goals by Brandon Swamp, 2 goals by Trevin Thompson, and a single from Andrew Lazore within the first twelve minutes of the game. The Muskies countered with a goal by Kyle Point at 13:58 and by Ian Mitchell at 17:26 closing out their first period in scoring. The Redmen continued on with three additional goals by Swamp at 14:33, Jarret Jacobs...
The Haudenosaunee culture was alive in our youth last week as the Ahkwesasne Mohawk Board of Education School District celebrated ‘Heritage Week’. At the Akwesasne Mohawk School on Kawehno:ke a teacher led committee made up of Cheryl Bruyere, Denise Jackson and Denise Clute set up the activities for the week. “We planned for our school and brought in community people all week long,” said Mrs. Bruyere. Day one included a presentation by Bob Stevenson on trapping, with local artisans and craftspeo...
Families in Akwesasne were treated to a free fun day at Generations Field this past Saturday courtesy of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribes’ Department of Social Services. Bouncy houses, lawn games, face painting by Buttons the clown, access to the playground and enough free food to feed the territory were offered to the community of Akwesasne. This event was originally slated to occur in April as part of the “Child Abuse Awareness Month” initiative, but the weather had other plans in mind. Postp...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit unanimously agreed to lift the stays on the implementation for taxing on-reservation cigarette sales to non-member purchasers this past Monday. In a statement released by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, “The decision closes an enormous tax-evasion loophole that was depriving New York of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue.” Native leadership has another take on the courts decision. “While today’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals is disappointing, we will continue fightin...
The race for Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal office began this past Saturday as community members turned out for the annual tribal caucus. Tribal Chief Monica Garrow and Sub-Chief Pamela Brown who were elected in 2008 hold the current positions. With neither incumbents seeking re-election to another term of office both seats are up for grabs at next months Tribal Election to be held on Saturday, June 4. 6 individuals were nominated for the position of Tribal Chief beginning with Barbara A. Lazore,...
The Jr. A Indians lacrosse team took to the home floor for the first time this season as they beat Mississauga Tomahawks 12-9. Despite an early goal by the Tomahawks at 1:40 into the game, the Indians responded with three unanswered goals to close out the first period. Scoring for the Indians at 5:36 was Jordan Thomas and at 8:51 by Miles Thompson bringing the Indians to a 2-1 lead. Closing out the first period in scoring for the Indians was Tyler Barnhart at 9:23. Indians goalie made 12 saves i...
The 2011 Race Against Drugs kicked off three days of activities with the community night last Wednesday. This event was open to the entire community with dinner and entertainment being provided by the organizing committee. The Hotinoshonni Dance Troupe was on hand to perform the first two days. After showing off their budding talent, members provided demonstrations to willing volunteers from the crowd. Booths were setup by area police agencies and awareness groups handing out pamphlets of...
The Big Bike for Heart and Stroke Foundation made a return trip to the village of Kana:takon last Thursday as 90 participants joined the cause. $3,393.34 was raised by all the teams who rode the bike as it made its route from the St. Regis Recreation Centre to the St. Regis Catholic Church and back again. “I like the exercise and seeing the team fundraise for the cause. I like to encourage people to be more active,” said Kanonkwatsheriio Team Captain Jennifer Standing-Arrow. The first three team...
