A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Chenail Homemakers began in the early 1940¹s at the home of Richard and Anna Sunday located on the River Road in Tsi Snaihne. For several years the members met at the Sunday home or sometimes moved from home to home. The members would get together to make baskets for their income. In the late 1970¹s a new Tsi Snaihne School was built on School Road. At that point the Homemakers became the Snye Homemakers and were granted permission to move into the old school building. For several years t...
On a recent day when the temperature dipped to eleven below zero, ironworkers at Salmon River penned a note to students to stay in school. From left to right Shannon Cote, Calvin Lanpher, Russell Tarbell, Carl Mitchell, Allen Arquette and Vaughn Arquette (not in photo) all shared the sentiment, STAY IN SCHOOL. Russell Tarbell wrote a note on a steel column to the students expressing his concern for their future well being. Russell has children who attended Salmon River and is now looking...
The Tribe’s First Americans IGA store is continuing on its path to streamline its operations. “We are still in the process of evolving in order to operate more efficiently and to better meet customer needs,” remarked Bonnie McDonald, Store Manager. “The IGA will remain open for business and continue to provide retail grocery services to the community.” Empty shelves and open spaces are signs that the store is undergoing some downsizing to meeting current economic and local market conditions. The store’s floor will eventually be divided by...
The youth are the future of Akwesasne and have previously felt uninformed and unheard on issues that effect them. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Nation Building Program recognizes the importance of youth and together with the help of the Akwesasne Area Management Board, INAC Gathering Strength Capacity Initiative and MCA Community Support Program they have organized the second Akwesasne Youth Forum to provide Akwesasne youth with a voice and a platform to do so. The youth assembled at the St....
Dear Editor, The thought of another Mohawk owned casino in Sullivan County just outside of New York City should give most of the enrolled members a feeling of “prosperity”, and a sense of “security”. After all, according to a prominent Akwesasne businessman in the Watertown newspapers, “it’s a billion dollar industry, they’re crazy to vote it down.” And he’s right, but I still can’t help feeling like a victim, just before a ‘’’drive by shooting”. The thought of all this money coming into the tribe is overwhelming, but what I want to know is,...
The Akwesasne Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (ANIHB) is responsible for processing all claims for Akwesasne community members that reside in the jurisdiction of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and those members across Canada. The ANIHB office has been receiving numerous claims for payment from service providers (Dentist, Pharmacist, Physicians) that do not contain all the required information for processing payments. It is our office policy to ensure that all information is accurate to successfully expedite claims on your behalf. Please...
Call out to the Community Residents at the Akwesasne Youth Group Home are looking for donations of ice skates for the winter season. Sizes range from 6 to 9 for girls and 8 to 12 for boys. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Mr. Gambill (Youth Worker) 518-358-9184 for more information...
Update regarding Kawehnoke By-Election We expect a decision to be handed down in two and one half weeks regarding the appeals to the Akwesasne Appeal Board decision concerning the November 7th By-Election. The Chiefs Elect have not been sworn in to date. The community will be notified of the decision and the resulting actions as soon as it is available. Sheree Bonaparte, Executive Director....
Karson Tate Arquette-Cook Monday, September 21, 2009 Parents: Karla Cook & Darwin Arquette Kyce Kahontanoron Cook Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Parents: Chantalle Cook & Cody David...
Guest Editorial A recent internal dispute within Empire Resorts has thrust the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe back into the public eye as the Tribe’s name has been brought into this fray. We are in the middle of a referendum process to pursue off-reservation gaming, so it is important to set the record straight on the Tribe’s position. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has no agreements in place with Empire Resorts or Kien Huat (A Malaysian company that has invested in Empire Resorts), nor are there any pending agreements. Our Council has stated repeatedly th...
The following details are seizures made by the Cornwall RCMP Detachment from January 4th, 2010 to January 11th, 2010. A total of 5,250 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes, 700 cartons of little cigars, 1,094 kilograms of fine cut tobacco, 6 vehicles and fifteen people arrested: On January 5th, 2010, at 2:45 p.m., officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Cornwall Port of Entry inspected a 2004 Chevrolet Impala and located cardboard boxes of contraband cigarettes inside...
In the last article I reviewed the first 3 action items that are detrimental for weight loss. Today we continue with the list. #7……medication toxicity. Many medications are associated with weight gain and/or stalled weight loss. The more toxic the medication, the more likely the body will refuse to decrease its’ water and fat stores, even if exercised or placed on diet. Medication toxicity is in my opinion the most common factor in failed weight loss attempts today. This includes both over the counter and prescription medication. Unfor...
The use of what has formerly been deemed ‘alternative’ medicine is on the rise in Canada. Statistics Canada report that some 10% of Canadians regularly use an ‘alternative’ health practitioner (Naturopathic Doctor, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist etc.), while polls by Angus Reid reveal that 42% of Canadians turn to ‘natural health ‘ products first when treating their health needs. How does this use of ‘alternative’ practitioners fit into the overall scheme of health care? The answer to this question appears to depend on who you ask. While the...
AKWESASNE, Ontario – The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce that the nomination process for the 2009 Tom Longboat Award and National Aboriginal Coaching Award is now open. To recognize the ongoing commitment and outstanding achievements of amateur Aboriginal athletes, the ASC annually awards the prestigious Tom Longboat Award to the year’s top male and female Aboriginal athletes at both the regional and national levels. Tom Longboat was one of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes in Canadian history. A member of the...
Two of the most common New Years resolutions are to quit smoking and lose weight. Those individuals looking to stop smoking in the New Year can find the resources and support that they need from the Akwesasne Stop Smoking Program. Smoking has major health risks associated with it, including: cancer, emphysema and heart disease, not to mention the dangers of second hand smoke especially on young children. If you are making the choice this New Year to become smoke-free then the MCA Community...
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory — The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding community members that it is continuing to receive written complaints and statements involving the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Mohawk Council is issuing the reminder following reports that community members are still being subjected to unfair treatment by some CBSA Officers. There are also reports that wrongful vehicle seizures and fines are still being lodged against Akwesasne Mohawks at the temporary port in Cornwall. If you have encountered u...
January - SPCA thanks HAVFD for daring river dog rescue - Lauren Adams receives Gerald Sharrow Award - CITGO president says fuel program not suspended - Akwesasne accountant says no need to worry over new NYS tax letters - Election board certifies National Grid referendum results - Barack Obama becomes the 44th U.S. president - Toxic cocaine believed to be in Akwesasne - Two Akwesasne kids are “great” - Arrest made following Cornwall Island gunshots - Tribe and National Grid sign cooperative agreement - Jobs available as U.S. gears up for Censu...
Does it seem like you have been searching for a place to play pool/billiards? Those were the sentiments of William “Billy” Arquette Jr. owner of Shot Callers Billiards of 54 Orvis Street Massena, New York. Arquette had been playing pool since he was 8 years old and used to enjoy playing at the old pool hall that was located in Akwesasne. But, after it closed he would go to Cornwall to play and said it always felt like it was a good business. Troubled with the recent border crossing issues he...
For the past 2 years, the Cutlip minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua) has been a subject of research at the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences. Currently on the list of Threatened Species in Ontario, Cutlip minnows were historically reported at several sites in the St. Lawrence River between Ivy Lea and Lake St. Francis, but there are only 4 recent observations of this species on record. A grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk Stewardship Fund enabled the...
As the year 2009 slips past us and we move on into 2010, let us take time to reflect. We realize that we, the People, were given the duties and responsibilities to live in balance and harmony with all living things including each other. We understand that there are issues that cause confrontation between some of us, that’s only human nature so let us learn by those and go on. We are all charged with the responsibility of ensuring people are made aware of detrimental effects on the environment so that we will all protect and preserve our e...
By F. Henry Lickers, Environment Science Officer Department of the Environment, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne The World starts with the arrival of the Sky Woman who fell from the Sky World. While the geese helped to slow her fall, they could not hold her. The animals of the world would have despaired if the Great Turtle, probably a large female Snapping Turtle, had not agreed to bear her and the Continent of North America on her back. North America is now called Turtle Island. To the Western...
•• The Haudenosaunee Nations are busy preparing for the Sah te ken ses ne (Midwinter) ceremony coming next week, January 20th. The Onondaga nation has already completed 5 days of their 21 day ceremony. On January 20th, they rest for a week then start back up. Most of the other nations will start their Midwinter ceremonies on the 20th of the month. •• The Mohawk Nation had a council meeting on Sunday, January 3rd and Sunday, January 10th. Reports were given on meetings attended such as Haudeno...
H1N1 clinic held Tuesday at HAVFD...
Q. Soséhne Tsiohthohrkó:wa, tewáhsen shískare, sha’tekohséhrhon entewatáhsawen. On Monday, January 20th, 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:we...
At the End of the Season ceremony a speaker is selected and summarized what occurred throughout the Cycle of Ceremonies – the year of ceremonies is summed up in two (2) hours. During the speech the people are released to return at Sah te kon ses ne (Midwinter). Sate ken ses ne (Midwinter) begins 5 days after the new moon. This means you sleep 5 nights and then on the next morning you get up, get ready and go to the Kanonsesne (Longhouse). The midwinter is always set by the new moon – not by the...
