A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced this week that they are re-implementing their home heating assistance program for the 2010 winter season. The program, initially implemented when fuel prices had soared during the U.S. economic recession, has helped community members of all income brackets stay warm through the winter. Tribal members residing in the SRMT’s jurisdiction (southern Akwesasne) are eligible to receive $700 in fuel this year while members residing outside the SRMT jurisdiction will receive $350 in fuel. Although the program has n...
By Shannon Burns Throughout the past six years the Akwesasne community came to know and love a little boy with a big heart. In early December, Thomas John Bero, or TJ, underwent a complicated heart surgery and struggled to recover. Prayers and messages of strength and hope were sent to TJ and his family for the following few weeks, but on Dec. 30, 2010, TJ passed on at age 6. TJ Bero became a household name over the past few years as his battle to overcome his obstacles inspired anyone he met. H...
At 108, Anna Thompson was Akwesasne’s eldest person when she passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2010. Indian Time interviewed Thompson in November of 2004, when she was 102 years old and had been chosen as the cover model for that year’s Akwesasne Mohawk Directory. In honor of her spirit, below is a reprinting of the article. The Woman in the Photo By Shannon Burns Reprinted from Indian Time Vol. 22#46, Nov. 19, 2004 A sweet, elderly face has got everyone talking in Akwesasne. It’s the face of A...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Anna “Kawennison” Thompson, age 108, of 470 Island Road, peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, December 29, 2010 at her home under the care of her loving family and Akwesasne Home Care. She had been in failing health since June. Anna was born February 26, 1902 on Cornwall Island the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Terrance Peters. She attended schools on Cornwall Island. She married Tobias Thompson in September 1925 at St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her o...
Elizabeth “Betty Boots” (Boots) Papineau, age 66, of 60 Philip Hopps Memorial Road, Cornwall Island, passed away on at her residence on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Carl Papineau. Loving mother of Dean, Edward and Catherine Papineau (Chichi) all of Cornwall Island. Loving grandmother of Sakohawitsere George, Ranonkawaitsherihawi George, Shane Robert Papineau, Ryan Dean Papineau and Tekaritha Elizabeth Jamez George. Dear godmother of David Cree. Dear daughter of the lat...
Ruth D. Monroe Rogers, age 60, of Syracuse, NY, died December 29, 2010. The daughter of Louise Monroe. Her husband Willard died in July 2010. She is survived by her siblings, Sarah Hassenplug, Harriet Lauzon, Cheryl Cummings, Una Wiegand, Arlene Felicia, Charles & Philip Doxtatar and her feline companion, Budgey. Services were Friday, December 31, 2010 in St. Lucy’s Church. Arrangements by Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc....
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Hazel Cecelia Herne, 55, of 73 Racquette Point Road, unexpected passed away early Tuesday morning, December 21, 2010 in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Hazel was born May 11, 1955 at the family homestead on Cornwall Island, the daughter of Michael and Mary Thompson Leaf. She attended General Vanier School in Cornwall. On June 5, 1976, she married Robert F. Herne at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Arsenault, officiating. She first worked at the L...
ROOSEVELTOWN – Mr. Mark S. Oakes, age 58, of Sweet Flag Estates, passed away early Friday morning, December 17, 2010, at Massena Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since December 8th. Mark was born September 25, 1952 in Syracuse, the son of Gabriel and Edna Oakes. He was a graduate of Salmon River Central School. He was a Wolf Clan member. Until its closure, Mark worked for the Marcellus Casket Company in Syracuse. He enjoyed reading and traveling. He is survived by his 4 sisters a...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Ralph L. Leaf, 92, of 154 St. Regis Road, passed away Monday afternoon, January 3, 2011, at Cornwall Community Hospital, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. He had recently been residing at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility. Ralph was born July 13, 1918 on Cornwall Island, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Terrance Leaf. He attended schools on Cornwall Island. Ralph proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He was an ironworker with Local #16 in Baltimore for 65 years. During his t...
FORT COVINGTON – Mr. Ronald J. Lauzon, age 62, of 620 Frye Road, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his home. He was born July 18, 1948 in Fort Covington, the son of Joseph and Hazel Martin Lauzon. He graduated from Salmon River Central School in 1968. After graduation, he served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On December 31, 1979, he married Sandra R. Aldrich at their home in Fort Covington. Ron was a self employed heavy equipment owner and operator. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1418 and a c...
HOGANSBURG – Thomas John Bero “Rahontsiahawe”, age 6, of 370 Cook Road, passed away on Thursday evening, December 30, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital due to complications of a recent heart surgery. Thomas was born October 28, 2004 in Syracuse, the son of Thomas L. and Angela David Bero. He was a first grade student at Salmon River Central School. Thomas loved life, could make friends with anyone, and had the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face. He was the Northern New York Ambassa...
Submitted by April Lauzon The Akwesasne Art Room has been full of creativity throughout the last few months while the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club members participated in the National Fine Arts Program. The children were introduced to a number of different forms of expression and were able to experiment and let their imaginations soar. To wrap up the program an exhibit was held on Monday January 3rd at the club with roughly 37 paintings and drawings displayed that night. Regretfully, only 6 will...
Thank You A big thank you to Lorraine Bero and helpers for making our New Years Eve so enjoyable at the Snye Rec. It was awesome.Thanks again, The Elders...
In Memory Mom, you went too early, when I needed you the most. I feel so lost and alone right now it feels like my whole world is gone without you. I miss you so much as it is now and I will never see you or hear your voice again. I can’t believe that this is true. I wish I could just wake up and it will be all a bad dream and tell you all about it on the phone… I love you Mom. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. Have a beautiful journey and I’ll see you when I get there. Love, Son #...
Help! The male residents at Tsiionkwanonhso:te have gotten together and put in a request for a pool table! Can anyone help us out here with a donation of any size? For the ‘guys’ to put in a request such as this is truly remarkable, and since they do not ask for a lot, I would really like to help them get one! Thank you/niawen:kowa! Nu Yah! Nu Yah! Teresa David Activity Program Support Mohawk Council of Akwesasne/Tsiionkwanonhso:te Akwesasne (via Cornwall Island) Ontario K6H 5R7 613.932.1409...
This issue, the first of the year, is dedicated to the following people who left us in 2010 and the final weeks of 2009. They are all greatly missed. Dorothy R. Jacobs, age 91, passed away December 24, 2009. Born November 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Michael and Sarah Ransom Jacobs. Mary (Kahontineh) Swamp, age 64, passed away December 27, 2009. Born November 19, 1945, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Cole Jacobs. Wife of Raymond Swamp. Melanie H. Jones, age 32, passed away December 28, 2009. Born February 25, 1977, the daughter of Burto...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced that a new insurance provider is now available for Akwesasne residents. The insurance protection provided by Membertou Insurance Brokers and John Warner Insurance will be of particular interest for homeowners seeking optional coverage in the northern districts of Akwesasne. In the past, community members in Kanatakon and Tsi Snihne have had difficult time obtaining affordable homeowners insurance or could not get insurance at all. To address this problem, Membertou I...
The Ontario Political Confederacy held their annual meeting with Premier McGuinty at Queen’s Park on December 13th. The packed agenda covered issues ranging from education parity to the Far North Act. The sixth such meeting in as many years has provided a much needed opportunity for open dialogue between Ontario First Nations and the provincial government. (left to right) Grand Chief Stan J. Louttit, Mushkegowuk Tribal Council, Grand Chief Randall Phillips, AIAI, Ontario Regional Chief Angus T...
Submitted by the AMC On Saturday, February 5, 2011 the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino will welcome former New York Giant and Super Bowl XXV Most Valuable Player Ottis Jerome Anderson (O.J. Anderson) for a special meet and greet session in Rapids Food Court in honor of Super Bowl weekend. “I consider it a great privilege visiting the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino as well as the entire community of Akwesasne” stated O.J. Anderson. In conjunction with celebrating Super Bowl XLV, he will also be raising money for the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club. Anderson has...
Today we finish up our top 50 fat burning list, with points 31 to 50. If you happened to miss the first 30 fat burning tips, you can get them by e-mailing me personally at [email protected]. The trend throughout the entire list is simple. When attempting to lose weight or reverse disease you need to participate in loving yourself more and decrease any actions, which increase your suffering. Analyze your own behaviour and look at your daily habits. Group your actions into categories of body love or body abuse. Skipping meals...
Submitted by Angela Elijah In August 1977 at the Headwaters of the Missouri River, the Crow Nation hosted a gathering of approximately 35 Indian spiritual leaders. They had traveled to the gathering from the four directions. They worked together to forge the Two-Circle relationship between the Traditional Circle of Indian Elders and Youth and the American Indian Institute. Based on ancient Native American understandings, the two Circles were described as equal yet separate, fulfilling their...
By Kyrie Ransom The artist community in Akwesasne is well established. Basket makers, sculptors, painters, photographers, quilters; these are just a few of the many different creative forms of expression that have been passed down from one generation to the next, whether it is mothers teaching their daughters how to bead, or grandmothers teaching their grandchildren how to quilt, many budding artists would not have gotten their start if not for the knowledge passed down to them. The Akwesasne...
Q. Awentatokenhtí:ken Tsiohthohrkó:wa, Kióhton shískare, sha’tekohséhrhon entewatáhsawen. On Sunday, January 9th, Midwinter Ceremonies begin. A. Tsiá:ta nón:ta nikarì:wes enwaterihwatén:ti. It will last 7 days. Q. Tho ken wáhse? Are you going? A. Í:kehre ohiakserakwé:kon tho iá:ke. I want to go all week. Q. Tó: nitsiohwistá:’e entewatáhsawen? What time will it start? A. Kióhton niiohwistá:’e ohrhon’kè:ne. 9 am in the morning. Q. Tóhsa ensa’nísko! Don’t be late! A. Entéhsawe ne sáhta ahtahkwa’ón...
Posters can be purchased at the Ronathahonni Cultural Center. $5.00 each...
• Ohse rase / Happy New Year to everyone. As we enter the new year, 2011, there are many challenges facing the Haudenosaunee nations and within the Haudenosaunee nations are the elective systems that face the same challenges. Land Claims, taxation of cigarette sales, environmental concerns and increasing populations who require education, health and social services care. It certainly is not going to be an easy trail, but, with the power of the people, the use of the good mind and moving forward with the outcome to be peaceful –leadership can...
