A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Fallon Teiohontathe Davis has been pursuing her claim against the Canada Border Service Agency through the mechanisms set in place by the Canadian Human Rights Commission. On Aug. 24, 2011 a hearing took place at the NavCan center to allow the CBSA to present a written and oral argument in support of its motion for an order dismissing Teiohontathe’s complaint against CBSA on the grounds that CBSA does not provide “services” under s. 5 of the CHRA when it enforces Canada’s customs and excise legislation, and is therefore not subject to s. 5 of t...
“From the Aleutian Islands to the Florida Everglades, American Indians and Alaska Natives have contributed immensely to our country’s heritage. During National Native American Heritage Month, we commemorate their enduring achievements and reaffirm the vital role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in enriching the character of our Nation.” – A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America The Akwesasne Museum initiated a program several years ago called Gathering Knowled...
Akwesasne Territory. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has a new director in its newly formed Community and Family Services division. Jason McDonald was recently hired to the position of Director of Community and Family Services. He was formerly the Program Manager of Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR). When the position for Director of Community and Family Services became open, the Tribe appointed McDonald as the interim director to the position. He took on the responsibilities as interim director for 10 weeks. “Congratulations to Jason on h...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino officially broke ground on their $74 million expansion project yesterday. This expansion project is projected to create over 350 construction jobs over the next 20 months as they build a 150-room hotel, relocate the Mohawk Bingo Palace and Class II gaming facilities to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and add other amenities to their services. “This is a historic occasion where we will be creating job opportunities here in the North Country like we haven’t seen in a num...
AKWESASNE – Tehakarohrens, Hunter Alexander Deer, age 17, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Akwesasne. Tehakarohrens, a very proud member of the Wolf Clan, was born May 26, 1994 in Syracuse, the biological son of Alex James Deer and Wendy Kahlin. He was raised by his Ista, Ann Deer of Akwesasne. Hunter is survived by his grandparents, Bula and Kevin Hill of Akwesasne; and his sister, Corene Deer of Akwesasne. He is also survived by his great grandparents, Doris and Hubert H...
Thank You We would like to express our deepest gratitude in our time of need. Thank you to all close family, friends, co-workers and community members. A very special thank you to my dearest Aunt Kathryn, your love has given me strength to carry on. The family of Dakota L. Benedict...
MISCHIEF – The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service reports that it was a relatively quiet Halloween in the 3 area districts. Police were called to a number of fires in Tsi Snaihne, which resulted in 1 individual charged with “Mischief”. Subject was released for Valleyfield Provincial Court, Quebec on December 13th, 2011. WARRANT – Torran Mitchell, 18 of Snye, QC was arrested 27th of October 2011 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. He was bound by an undertaking with the relevant condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behavio...
Akwesasne Territory. On October 26, 2011 at approximately 2:30 a.m. personnel from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department (SRMTPD) responded to a one car accident on North Road. Upon arrival, SRMTPD units observed a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix off the southeast shoulder. The vehicle had extensive front end damage as a result of colliding with the base of a tree. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance, Seaway Valley Ambulance Service and the Bombay Fire and Rescue Squad were called to the scene....
Akwesasne Territory. On October 30, 2011 at approximately 6:45 p.m. the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department was notified of a missing person by the name of Hunter A. Deer. A short time later, Tribal Police were dispatched to 1622 State Route 37, Akwesasne (Hogansburg), to the Log Cabin Gas Station. Upon arrival a family member informed Tribal Police that they had found a male with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The deceased male was found approximately 100 feet east of Beaver Meadow Rd toward the rear of the property of the...
To: Rarihwenhawi LaFrance Akwesasne, Ontario K6H 5R7 Canada Re: Entry #055 – Ohkwarikowa Congratulations! We are pleased to advise you that your film has been selected to screen at the 36th annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco. Your film, “Ohkwarikowa” will screen Monday, November 7, 2011 at Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema, One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level, San Francisco, during the 12 noon program. We look forward to your participation and thank you for your support of the 36th annual American Indian Film Festi...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Healing to Wellness Drug Court sponsored an essay contest for the community of Akwesasne to promote a drug free lifestyle during Red Ribbon Week. The Healing to Wellness Drug Court utilizes a holistic approach and intensive supervision in the treatment of drug or alcohol addicted tribal members who also have criminal charges. The Drug Court uses a team approach with representatives from SRMT Programs: Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Prevention, Mental Health,...
The Akwesasne Girl Scouts troupe attended the Suicide/Addictions Awareness Walk as part of the Red Ribbon Week activities organized by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP)....
“A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd” - Max Lucado There can be many different thoughts that can come from many different people when they read this quote. Some people may think that it’s just another quote and forget about it three seconds after they read it, others may look at it and think that Max Lucado used to like music, but what I think that what this quote means is that a true leader must be modest and courageous enough to turn away from his friends and supporters and go on to bigger things, make their...
Vaughn Phillips has been an avid fisherman for a number of years and after catching a walleye that he needed a mount for he had the idea to create one out of driftwood. That marked the beginning of his driftwood creations where he uses driftwood pulled from the river to create a number of items. Creating lamps and picture frames from driftwood has been a hobby of his that includes going out to look for the pieces of driftwood either on the shoreline or by boat in the river. Vaughn then lets the...
On Saturday night Oct. 22, Salmon River Yearbook club hosted the annual Homecoming dance, which was held at the school from 8:00p.m. until midnight. Over a hundred students as well as guests from other area school districts attended the dance. Homecoming 2011 was a success and there are many people to thank for helping make that happen. First and foremost, our club thanks the Board of Education and the administrators for allowing the dance to occur on school grounds. Next we would like to thank...
The Halloween party for the Tsi Tetewatatkens center was held on Friday Oct. 28 from 12:30-2:30pm. Elders from Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly made the trip to participate in the events that day along with performer TJ Jackson who entertained the crowd of seniors. The following are the winners of their contests: Pumpkin Carving Contest Winner – Pat Waterman dressed as one of the Jackson 5 with her ‘witch’ pumpkin Costume Contest Winner – Ohsarase Mike Sunday dressed as Michael Jackson...
On Saturday Oct. 29 Twinleaf held a customer appreciation event that included a free dinner and goody bag for those showing up in a costume. They also sold a hotdog, chip and drink that day with proceeds going to the North Franklin Hockey Program and they ended up raising over $300. The following are the winners of their contests (sorry, not all of them had names): Scariest – Carrie Terrance’s daughter Funniest – Angry Bird costume Most Original – Twins came in dressed as a chicken and a cow...
The Halloween activities were held in the afternoon on Saturday Oct. 29 and the organizing committee thanks their judges who had the hardest job of the day because there were so many great costumes. Thanks to Kristy Lynn McIntosh, Kim Herne, Vaughn Sunday, Bobbi Lazore and Connie Lazore. This year they were lucky enough to have mother nature on their side and held a wagon ride – the weather was a little cold but the kids and adults enjoyed the ride. The committee also expresses thanks to t...
The scarecrow contest was held on Saturday Oct. 29 with entries dropped off at Truck Stop #9. Truckstop #9 thanks all of the contestants who entered their Scarecrow Contest! Anyone who wants to see our photos can check them out at Truckstop #9’s Facebook page! All contestants can pick up their scarecrows if they haven’t already done so at Truckstop #9. Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween! The winners of the contest were: 1st Place: Trent David with “Snye Guy” 2nd Place: Ginger Gray wi...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s HAWG’s Committee (Healthy Activities & Wellness Group) organized a Halloween party Monday Oct. 31 for all staff members. The party was held at the St. Regis Recreation Centre and included cash prizes for best costumes and for winners of the classic musical chairs game. For the past two months, MCA staff members participated in 50/50 raffles to raise money for the party. It offered adults a place to show off their creativity and enthusiasm for Halloween. Tha...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne encouraged staff members to get into the Halloween spirit by holding a staff-wide door decorating contest. Staff members were invited to decorate their office (or building) doors either together or individually and Employee Advocate Vaughn Phillips drove from building to building to judge each door on Halloween. At Admin#2, staff members and their family pitched in to help transform their building’s entrance into an amazing dragon using cardboard and spray paint. The crew even spent several hours on Sunday p...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino held their Halloween costume contest Saturday Oct. 29 with registration from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The winning costume was Cops and Robbers LEGO....
• The Harvest Ceremony ended on Monday October 31st with the Peach Bowl Game. The Bear Clan side beat the Wolf/Turtle Clans. Upcoming ceremonies to watch for – Thunder, Hadowi (False Face), Small Dead Feast and End of Season. These ceremonies are held in the afternoon, are one day. • The Kariwiio Readings for 2011 ended at the Oneida Nation, near London, Ontario. The readings were well attended in each of the communities and the delegates from each of the Nations should be given a big thank you for completing the trail. Next year, the Kariw...
Island Lake Region, Manitoba, Canada First Nations leaders fear thousands of people in northern Manitoba will have to wait another year to get running water in their homes because governments have been dragging their feet and the brief period when pipes and other material can be trucked over winter roads is fast approaching. More than 40 per cent of the 1,880 first nations homes in Canada that still do not have water service are located in four communities in Island Lake region, about 500 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg on the Ontario border....
The St. Lawrence County Arts Council is hosting their 24th annual Artists’ Studio Tour this coming weekend and for the second-year Akwesasne will have a host site at Tsi Tetewatatkens – Office for the Aging. 36 different artists and craftspeople are being highlighted in 19 sites throughout St. Lawrence County. At these sites you are able to meet with the painters, potters, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, basket makers, quilters, fiber artists and creative people of all sorts. “The purpose of this is to give you a chance to pick up the b...
