A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Saturday, January 5, both Native and non-Native people marched in what was billed as a peaceful march across the north and south span bridges in the territory of Akwesasne. Most marchers parked at the road beside American customs, and prepared to march. Beginning at around 10:30 marchers crossed the south span bridge, and a second group followed not long after. Both groups merged, and with singers and drummers at the fore, proceeded to march across the north span bridge over to Cornwall, Onta...
Stacy Skidders, 47, was found to be in possession of $11,250 worth of untaxed cigarettes while attempting to enter Canada through the Cornwall point of entry on July 21. According to Jane Collins, Salmon River Superintendent of Schools, herself and the board had no knowledge of the arrest. According to a story in the Daily-Courier, Skidders had submitted a letter, resigning from the position of Salmon River School Board President, on Dec. 21 and does not mention in the letter anything about charges against her, explaining instead about new...
The distinct scent of campfire still lingers in the air the morning after visiting Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who on Sunday, January 6, 2013 was on her 27th day of a hunger strike to protest the treatment of Aboriginal people across Canada. Her hunger strike has been supported by the Idle No More movement which has galvanized not only Aboriginal people in Canada but people of all races and beliefs around the world. And the train on which this movement and other political protests in the...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY- On January 4, 2013, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was informed that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has agreed to meet with a delegation of First Nations Leaders coordinated by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) on January 11, 2013. During the planned meetings, leadership will address areas related to: improving relationships between Canada and First Nations with respect to Aboriginal and Treaty Rights as recognized and affirmed in the Constitution Act, 1982; building effective, appropriate, transparent and fully ac...
Hogansburg: Walter F. White, 70, passed away on Dec. 13, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on July 10, 1942 in Massena, the son of Elwood and Evelyn (Durgeon) White. He attended and graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in Brasher Falls, and entered the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era following in the footsteps of his father and brothers. He worked for Cappione Distributor and Akwesasne Cultural Center Library and Museum. He also worked for Ohserase...
Thank You, The family of the late Walter White would like to say a very big “Thank You” to everyone who assisted us in the time of our loss, whether your support was through food, a card, donation or even giving a hug, it helped us through this difficult time with the passing of Walter on December 13th. We would especially like to the American Legion for the ceremony at the funeral home and at the church along with the meal after the funeral, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Office for Aging, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the St. Regis Mohaw...
Roger Mitchell promised his brother before he passed on that he would do something in his memory, hence the 6th Annual Russell “Hoss” Mitchell Memorial Dance coming up on January 12, 2013 at 9pm at the American Legion in Hogansburg. This year all proceeds will go to the Diabetes Center of Excellence, which is fitting because Roger’s brother struggled with diabetes. Roger said diabetes is a good cause to raise money for because so many are affected by it. The River Mohawk Band plays at count...
There are good reasons for Canada’s Native people to be at the point where frustration, impatience and anger rush together in a blend of powerful emotions bordering on rage. It is to the credit of Native people that they have adopted peaceful, non-confrontational tactics as they march across highways and bridges or gather in malls and city centres in flash mobs to let the nation know they will no longer accept the dictates of the federal government, that the time has come to compel Canada to abide by its treaty obligations and remove the s...
I have read the recent article printed in “Letters to the Editor” and submitted by some of the siblings of the late Matthew Elmer White, namely Harold White, Carl White, Nelson Dave White and Robert White. By leaving out significant facts the Whites have put in print misleading and erroneous information that leaves the wrong impression. The matter has already been decided in court, but the Whites have failed to mention that fact. My common law partner Matthew Elmer White died on March 3, 2005. We had no children. Mathew did not have a Last Wil...
In October my brother and I went to Leon’s to purchase my birthday gift and a gift for my niece. We purchased a dining room table and 4 chairs for my niece and a side-by-side fridge was my birthday gift. While I was there I decided to purchase a microwave and a set of coffee tables. We were told after we purchased these items that the fridge had to be ordered and would be in about 1 week. That was fine. We brought home the microwave and was told the rest would be delivered. Well when they delivered the dining table set, and the coffee t...
This is an invitation to the community who has estate or land issues and are seeking resolution. The estate of Matthew Elmer White has never been a question of the true owners, but the question of how a Certificate of Possession (CP) can be issued to another party with no merit. To repeat what our family has stated before in Indian Time, we will prove the fraudulent documents that were filled out. It’s very important to our future generations that no registry department shall ever attempt to make any kind of transfer without the involvement o...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Social Services Program hosted an Angel Tree as a way in which to provide gifts for the children in our programs under Social Services (Preventive, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Intensive Preventive Program, Akwesasne Group Home and the Three Sisters program). This year they received over 140 names of children from all combined programs. This past holiday season they set up a tree with the ages and gender of all of the children in our programs. Employees of the Tribe picked an ornament off of the tree an...
The Committee Members of the Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys continued their work long after the doors had closed at Kateri Hall. Director Sara Herne, who has taken over from her mother Sesir Herne, expressed her satisfaction having helped over 1,100 families as well as numerous programs this past Christmas. She and her mother were pleased with the number of volunteers who gave up their free time and individuals, businesses and programs who made donations to the Basket and Toy Drive. Without donations and volunteers all of this just...
Akwesasne, NY (December 31, 2012) – The Comfort Inn & Suites Akwesasne (Hogansburg), New York was recently announced as a recipient of the prestigious 2013 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Comfort Inn brand. “The Comfort Inn & Suites Akwesasne Hotel’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as one of the best hotels among the Comfort Inn brand,” said Steve Joyce, President and Chief Executive Officer...
Several prizes were given away to the students who participated in the disability awareness essay contest. Leslie Bero, Program Manager of Wholistic Health and Wellness, was proud to present 8 year old Carla Mitchell with the grand prize of an iPad. The contest was done in collaboration with Community Health and independently judged. Photo by Samantha McMillon-Wilkinson....
Imagine you believed in Christmas, the magic, the spirit of giving, the toys and the fat man in a bright red suit. And imagine you have six children who believe in it more than you do yourself. And for all the magic in the world things don’t go the way you want and the fat man in the red suit will not in all likelihood find his way to your house. But this time is different, this Christmas magic found its way to unite one family with Noonie Thomas and her annual Christmas give away. Each year Noo...
Since Thanksgiving, for each Wednesday, the 4-H after-school mentoring program participants were provided with the opportunity to be creative and make a homemade Christmas-like craft. From making a tiny box from recycled cards, crafting a holiday design snowman, tree, gingerbread man or stocking, making cookie cutter Christmas cookies to making homemade ice cream, the participants were eager to taste and share the final results. Utilizing a nostalgic traditional hand crank ice cream maker,...
Hogansburg, NY - The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has been busy for the last couple of months preparing for the Holiday season. This season, in particular, gave the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino guests as well as Associates a great opportunity to help hundreds of less fortunate children in the Akwesasne community. The goal was set in early November to work with local Department of Social Services leaders on both the American and Canadian portions of the territory. Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Director of...
Name: Kawennaronkwa Harmony Beatrice White Born: Friday, August 31, 2012 Parent: Chantelle C. White Sibling: Ranakarahawi Grandparents: Beatrice Johnson & Robert White Great-Grandparents: Carol & Ron White and the Late Pauline Gray Great-Great-Grandparent: Beatrice V. White...
Name: Kendall Nevaeh Taylor Born: Thursday, August 9, 2012 Weight: 8lbs. 3 oz. Parents: Carrie Delormier & Cameron Taylor Maternal Grandparents: Roxanne Oakes & Donald Delormier Paternal Grandparents: Michelle Thomas Taylor Sibling: Dreydon...
Name: Shyia Storm Cole-Smoke Born: Thursday, December 20, 2012 Weight: 7lbs. 12 oz. Length: 20 inches Parents: Danielle Smoke & Tyson Cole Siblings: Kania & Kaia Swamp Maternal Grandparents: Debbie & Donnie Smoke Paternal Grandparents: Charles Cole & Chanii Garlow, Candy Gonyou Maternal Great Grandparents: Katherine & the late Stanley Square, Mike & Hilda Smoke Paternal Great Grandparents: Clare Sharrow...
Name: Trayce Allan-Alexander Born: September 12, 2012 Weight: 7lbs. 15oz Length: 20 1/2 inches Parents: Fallon David and Alexander (Dudes) Thompson Jr Siblings: Anthony-Ty David Maternal Grandparents: Anthony & Tracy David Paternal Grandparents: Alex & the late Tina Thompson Maternal Great-Grandparents: Helen and the late Wayne Doggett & the late Anthony & Rosemary David Paternal Great-Grandparents: the late Rose & Eugene King Paternal Great-Great- Grandmother: Madeline Laffi...
The Christmas season is a festive time of year when people come together to celebrate the season and help those in need. This was the case on December 22nd at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Massena for the fourth annual “Holly Jolly Christmas Variety Show.” The evening was filled with singing groups, instrumental and dance numbers, with all the proceeds donated to Meals on Wheels, St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army and the Neighborhood Center. There are new acts added each year and this yea...
The Akwesasne Workshop Committee hosted a Trades Seminar at the Akwesasne Senior Center on September 27, 2012, with the goal to inspire community members who remain undecided about their career path. Based on the success of previous trades and recruitment events, it was decided to host another event to entice and educate individuals about different trades. The panel consisted of diversified skilled tradesmen: Rob White, automotive technician, Conrad Lazore, carpenter, Richard Oakes Jr.,...
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council began distributing winter coats and snowsuits on Tuesday December 18, 2012. Members of Tribal Council personally delivered the items to several locations including the Mohawk School, the Freedom School, the Seniors’ Center and two privately-run day care centers. Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance headed up the project and Tribal Sub-Chiefs Michael Conners and Eric Thompson assisted with the distribution. “Every year at this time, we pr...
