A Voice from the Eastern Door
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An Akwesasne man celebrating his 21st birthday was struck and killed by a drunk driver last Friday morning, Jan. 15. According to tribal police, Tyson Arquette, known as “Dooganut”, was walking on St. Regis Road at approximately 5:15 a.m. when a vehicle heading towards the village of St. Regis struck him. Arquette was pronounced dead upon his arrival to Massena Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind two small children. Police have charged the driver of the vehicle, Jessica Lazore, 27, also of Akwesasne, with 1st Degree Vehicular Manslaughter, a C...
Three new Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Constables graduated from the Ontario Police College on Dec. 3, 2009 in Aylmer, Ontario. The officers are Cst. Phil Boots, Cst. John Cook, and Cst. Melissa Haggerty. After spending three months at the Police College, the recruits received an additional five weeks of training at the Ontario Provincial Police Training Academy in Orillia, Ontario. Pictured here at the Ontario Provincial Police Training Graduation on Jan. 8 are Cst. Phil Boots, Chief of Poli...
The man blamed by many for failing to resolve the ongoing bridge and border crises in Akwesasne has been shuffled into a new position. Peter Van Loan is no longer Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and he’s been given a new assignment as Minister of International Trade. Prime Minister Stephen Harper shuffled his cabinet Monday and Van Loan was reassigned as a result, some media is reporting, of poor handling of the prison system. “As much as we would like to wish him well on his next Cabinet appointment; his brand of leadership and lack of di...
Akwesasne community members looking for a lifestyle change or something different from their normal exercise routine have a new place to go right on the territory. Crossfit Akwesasne opened officially on Monday at their location behind Express Gas on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island.) Tyler Touchette and Kyle Pichie are Crossfit Akwesasne’s owners and they provide personal training to all of their students in classes held at various times throughout the day. “It’s a community-based gym,” said To...
AKWESASNE - Niklas Angus Adams-Thompson, the 3 week old infant son of Adam R. Thompson and Theresa Adams, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening, January 14, 2010 at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. He was born Christmas Eve at Ottawa General Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Adam and Theresa; by 3 brothers, Bo and Dylan Adams, and Kahonwase Thompson, all of Akwesasne; maternal grandparents, Angus and Veronica Adams, paternal grandmother, Dawn Thompson, p...
Bruce Clarence White of Island Road, Cornwall Island; age 67 years passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Loving father of April White of Akwesasne, Veronica White of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brian White (Serina) of Akwesasne and Miranda Gabriel of Oka. Predeceased by one son, Jamie White. Cherished grandfather of Rohetiio, Atehawi, Kawennahente, Atenharishon, Landon, Kyzik and Ehsakowa. Beloved son of the late Clifford White and the late Cecilia (Gaspe) White. Dear brother of...
AKWESASNE - Blake Thomas Peters, the infant son of Justin Peters and Kylie Herne was stillborn on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Massena Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents; his maternal grandparents, Leslie and Kelly Herne; his paternal grandmother, Tonya Laughing-Darrow Clute, his paternal grandfather, Pernell Peters and his wife Becky; his maternal great grandmother, Priscilla Herne; Clara Drumm and Paul Drumm; his paternal great grandparents, Julia and Rocky Jacobs, Bill Laughing...
AKWESASNE - Mr. Joseph H. Jacobs, known as “Fiddler Joe” to many, age 76, of 4 First Street, passed away early Monday morning, January 18, 2010, at Cornwall Community Hospital. He was born February 5, 1933 at home in St. Regis, Quebec the son of Cecelia Jacobs. He attended schools in St. Regis and recently received his High School diploma through Operation Recognition at Mohawk School. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on...
AKWESASNE - Mr. Tyson J. “Dooganut” Arquette, age 21, of 115 Phillips Road, tragically passed away Friday morning, January 15, 2010 at Massena Memorial Hospital. He was born January 15, 1989 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Phillip and Donna Thompson Arquette. He attended Salmon River Central School. He is survived by his parents; his loving companion, Julie Swamp; his 2 children, whom he loved dearly, Emma, age 14 months and Tyson Jr., age 3 months; by 3 sisters and 2 brothers, Lindsay Kel...
To the editor: Referendum First Step Towards Self-Sufficiency A community sports complex. A diabetes and dialysis treatment center. Increased University funding for students. A detox center and halfway house. Improved clinic facilities. Sidewalks for safe walking. A Tribal College. Significant funding in support of cultural programs. Community building programs. The vision of our community where such things exist for the benefit, enjoyment and healing of all Akwesasronon is a beautiful thing. As I contemplate why I support the upcoming Tribal...
Traditionally, a condolence ceremony is performed for those who are struggling with the death of a loved one and it is a ceremony that is unique to communities like Akwesasne. For those suffering, it is said that “their minds are on the floor.” They are unable to think clearly or function in their daily lives. Loss can come in many forms, including the loss of loved ones, a pet, a home to natural disaster, or even a job to an unforeseen circumstance. It is true that Akwesasne has seen a lot of...
Dear Akwesasne community, She:kon, my name is Okiokwinon Chelsea Francis and I am the daughter of John and Carolyn Francis and the granddaughter of the late Mr. Edward and Selena Smoke and the late Mr. Michael and Mary Francis. I am 19 years old and currently enrolled at St. Lawrence University in Canton. I am also a graduate of the Akwesasne Freedom School and Salmon River Central High School. I have been an active member in and around our community my whole life and do my best to be a positive role model here in Akwesasne. The reason I am...
Dear Editor, Lately, some people have been expressing negative feelings about the coming of a Mohawk Casino in Monticello. Among recent dialogue about Mohawk off-reservation gaming I found that there are many factual errors regarding the Monticello/St. Regis Mohawk development. Some fear that the Tribe is not able to manage a Casino, though the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has been operating in the black for quite sometime now and is in fact managed and regulated by a sophisticated array of groups including the St. Regis Mohawk Gaming Commission,...
By: Tracy Sunday-Cook, Former Tribal Gaming Commission Chairwoman I would like to address a few misconceptions being promoted in the community by the Anti-Sullivan County Casino group (The Vote No Group): First, The Tribe has mis-managed the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and would be out of their league in Monticello. This is not true. Indian Gaming is the MOST highly regulated industry in the nation. It has been over 20 years since the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was passed in 1988 and major strides have been made within the Indian gaming industry...
January 15, 2010 In the wake of the latest tragedy involving the loss of one of our young people the Kanienkehaka Kaianererehkowa Kanonhsesne share in the grieving and offer condolences to the family, loved ones and the entire community. While such tragedies should never be used to cast judgments and criticisms at anyone, the events and circumstances surrounding this loss compels the Men’s Council of the Kaianerehkowa Kanonhsesne to reiterate certain positions clearly expressed several times leading to these events on issues related to them. A...
Winner of Woodlands Mystical Motifs Gift Shop Christmas draw ($1,000) was Ronnie Gibson of Akwesasne....
The Barnes family would like to thank the parents and players of the North Franklin Girls hockey team for the 1st Annual Katsitsientha Barnes Memorial Tournament, which was held on December 27, 2009. The day started at 7:00 in the morning with North Franklin playing Massena and ended at 3:00pm with North Franklin winning the Championship. Teams invited include Massena, Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay. The game results were: Game #1 NF 3 Massena 2 Game #2 TI 5 Alex Bay 2 Game #3 NF 6 TI 4 Gam...
Niawen Kowa The Family of Theresa Sunday would like thank everyone for their support during our time of loss. We would like to thank everyone who donated food and drinks, sent flowers and cards, or spent some of their time by helping in the kitchen or just being there with us. We would especially like to thank the Home Care Home Support Program and the MCA Ambulance Unit for their care, and the Snye Recreation for preparing the funeral meal. It was a difficult time in our lives that was made easier by everyone’s love and support. Niawen K...
The “Akwesasne Ionkwakiokwa/Tsi Snaihne Homemakers” sends out a big niawen ko:wa to all who came out to the Russell “Hoss” Mitchell Memorial Dance at the Brass Horse on Saturday, January 16th, 2010. Niawen ko:wa to Roger Mitchell and band, the Dirty Blues Project and T. J. Jackson. Jessica and Adrian awesome job with basket draws! Good work everybody! Total raised $5200.00!...
Hunter’s Hope was created by Hunter Cook’s aunts Karen Adams and Randa Martin when young Hunter became sick last year and needed a double lung transplant. Their campaign to raise money for his family’s traveling expenses back and forth from the hospital in Boston included dances, in-door lawn sales, golf tournaments, and donation jars in locations across Akwesasne. In total, Hunter’s Hope has raised approximately $12,000 which has been greatly appreciated by the family and is helping Hunter...
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...
Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid agonist (a drug that triggers an action) which is prescribed as a treatment for opioid dependence. An opioid is a drug occurring naturally (heroin or morphine) or produced synthetically (codeine, oxycodone) which is used therapeutically to control pain but which also produces a sensation of euphoria (the narcotic “high”). People who are dependent on opioids may have acquired that dependence through overactive prescription of painkillers or the illegal use of heroin.While methadone is commonly use...
Have you or your child ever needed extra homework help? Someone to ask questions to or maybe just needed to use a computer? Then you will be happy to know that the J.O.M. Program offers a Homework Club at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club on Mondays thru Thursdays 7:00 pm to 9:00pm following the normal Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club after school program. Homework Club is available for both members of the Boys and Girls Club and any other students who may need academic help from the surrounding...
Cornwall’s Scotiabank presented members of the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department’s Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island) station with a check for $3,000 Monday. The funds are a result of the bank’s “Team Scotia” program, which pledges to match up to $1,000 when any of their employees’ raise that much for a non-profit group or event. On Canadian Thanksgiving back in October, three Scotiabank employees helped the HAVFD at their annual boot drive fundraiser on Kawehno:ke, helping the HAVFD t...
The following details are seizures made by the Cornwall RCMP Detachment from January 11th, 2010 to January 17th, 2010. A total of 1,000 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes were seized and 1 person arrested: On January 16th, 2010, at 1:47 a.m., an officer from the Cornwall Community Police Service observed two vehicles driving suspiciously in Cornwall, Ontario. When the driver of a 1997 GMC Sierra pick-up truck saw the marked police vehicle, he accelerated. The officer signaled for the truck to pull over and the driver continued to...
