A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Sunday, January 23rd, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a report of a missing snowmobiler. Patrick Daoust, 26 years of age of St. Anicet, Quebec was believed to be sledding on the ice in the Hopkins Point, Quebec area the evening before and had not returned home. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department searched the area for the missing man. The Surete du Quebec provided assistance with their Dive Team. The snowmobile believed to have been operated by Daoust was located in the...
A pharmaceutical company in Raquette Point, Akwesasne was raided Friday afternoon by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, escorted by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police. The DEA and tribal police said this week that they are not planning to release information on the incident until next week at the earliest. However, Loran Thompson, a spokesperson for First Nations Pharmaceuticals, said that no arrests were made and that the raid was an act of terrorism. “The facility that they attacked was t...
By Denise A. Raymo Plattsburgh Press-Republican A Hogansburg woman will serve at least 2½ years in state prison for killing a pedestrian as he walked home on his 21st birthday. Jessica T. Lazore, 28, had pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular manslaughter in November, with the agreement that she spend not more than seven years in prison for striking Tyson Arquette along St. Regis Road on Jan. 15, 2010. She was sentenced this week to 2½ to 7 years and was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. She must also reimburse his family $8,495 for funeral e...
Akwesasne’s “famous homeless dog” is homeless no more. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Animal Control Officer Jennifer Herne caught the “F.W. Dogg” last Thursday with plans to find a home for him. “I pulled over when I saw him, got out of the truck and he just walked right up to me,” stated Jennifer Herne, Animal Control Officer for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. “There wasn’t any struggle, he just got right into the back of the truck.” The much talked about stray dog on Cook Road was picked up ju...
Plans for the 20th Annual Akwesasne Winter Carnival are growing every day and the organizing committee was recently notified that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is donating $50,000 to this year’s milestone carnival. The normal donation from MCA is $5,000, and the carnival receives funds from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and Akwesasne Area Management Board as well, giving it a total annual budget of between $15,000-$20,000. With the surprise $50,000 donation, the budget nearly quadrupled in size for 2011 and this year’s winter carnival is exp...
1 sent a letter to the editor a few years ago talking about what a wonderful community we live in and I am here to repeat that message. There are no words to describe how I feel after seeing the outpouring of love for my late husband, Muzz. The flowers were absolutely beautiful. I am sorry I did not get to see each and everyone of you personally. There were so many donations that I couldn’t possibly list them. I have to thank the staff at Kateri Hall and the caring staff from Donaldson’s Funeral Home. Thank you to Father Belgarde, Sister Chr...
Sometimes people don’t realize how much they are appreciated. I thought this would be a good time to say thank you to the Construction Workers we have in this community. Many of them were in New York City on 9-11. Last night I was watching Piers Morgan interviewing Mayor Rudy Giuliani of New York City and the topic was September ll, 2001. The Mayor was talking about 9-ll and how this was the worse day of his life. He talked of how he thought it couldn’t get any worse, then it did. When both of the buildings were down he was in the deepest des...
The owners of the Twin Leaf convenience stores need to have the active support of all Akwesasronon in their struggle to regain active Mohawk jurisdiction in an area which is clearly part of our territory. As a former land claims negotiator for the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs I was an outspoken advocate for the assertion of our territorial rights as I felt it was a mistake to leave this critical matter to a legal system which has had little sympathy, and even less understanding of, the need for our people to have our stolen lands returned...
Congratulations to Tewason Tahawitha Porter, daughter of Tom and Alice Porter, who was named to the Fall 2010 Dean’s List at Syracuse University’s College of Human Ecology. Best wishes to you for continued academic success....
Earlier this month, a request came from inside the Tsiionkwanonsoh:te Chronic Care Facility on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) that the elderly residents there wished they had a pool/billiards table. “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!” Activity Director Teresa David said in a letter sent out to community members and published in Indian Time. Bill LaFrance, Sr., a resident at Tsiionk...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and Emergency Services personnel would like to remind parents, residents and children alike that use of our rivers and ponds is unsafe. Safety on waterways or the decision to use them appropriately is an adult’s role. We want to avoid any accidents relating to the use of our rivers and ponds. Please keep water safety in mind at all times. Avoid driving on the river. If it cannot be avoided, check ice conditions beforehand. Wear a buoyant snowmobile suit. Carry ice picks and make sure they are accessible. Alwa...
Sara McDonald, 28 of Akwesasne, recently cut off her 24” long braid and sent it to Locks of Love – an organization that makes wigs out of real hair for children undergoing cancer treatments. McDonald said she wanted to do it in honor of her great-aunt Phyllis David, who passed away from breast cancer on April 28, 2001, and also in honor of Brad Bonaparte, who passed away from esophageal cancer on June 16, 2010. “I figured that donating my hair to a little girl going through Chemo was a much...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code. Katherine Nicole Lamarche, age 17, daughter of Pamela Jock (Akwesasne) and Paul Lamarche, a non-native. Hillary Wynne Chaussi, age 18, daughter of Peter Chaussi (Akwesasne) and Tracey (Johnston) Chaussi, a non-native. Miranda Rae Kuney, age 29, daughter of Ernest A. Jacobs (Akwesasne) and Shirley Thompson, a non-native. Alison Louise Cooke, age 19, daughter of Roger J. Cooke (Akwesasne) and Julie (Breen) Cooke,...
By MCA Communications Unit On January 3, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s long-term care facilities, Iakhihsohtha in Tsi Snaihne and Tsiionkwanonsohte on Kawehno:ke, began a trial period for preparing and delivering meals to elder residents in Akwesasne’s three northern districts. The Program’s trial phase runs until March 31st and provides nutritious meals that help Akwesasne elders to have full and independent lives. “The initial response from clients has been very favorable and the home-cooked meals are receiving compliments,” said Iakhihso...
There are 5 basic pillars of health. Those 5 pillars are food quality, proper sleep, clean water, exercise and proper rest. I have already reviewed proper sleep and food quality. If you would like a copy of those previous articles please e-mail me personally at [email protected] In regards to exercise, it’s hard to know where to start. Lets tackle a primary myth regarding exercise. The largest exercise myth going is how steady state cardio exercise is good for long-term weight stability or fat loss. The truth is that s...
Successful completion of a treatment program for addiction is a huge step on the road to recovery. But for most addicts, regardless of their type of addiction (drugs, alcohol, combination of drugs and alcohol, co-occurring disorder, gambling, eating, spending or sexual disorder), they’re not completely ready to function independently. They have fulfilled an important and essential part of their goal to overcome their addiction, namely the treatment program, but they still require ongoing support for some period of time. This critical phase i...
Submitted by Norman Peters From The United States Fire Administration on Winter Fire Safety The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of woodburning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and manmade logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are, however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these fires can be prevented. The following fire...
Correction RE: Carbon Dioxide (C02) & Carbon Monoxide (CO) In the MCA Department of Environment’s last article in the January 13, 2011 issue of Indian Time and in MCA Today a couple of errors were made. The biggest mistake was about carbon monoxide (CO) & carbon dioxide (CO2). The HAVFD noted that my reference to carbon dioxide was wrong. The HAVFD hands out free carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and not carbon dioxide (CO2) detectors. Carbon monoxide is the Silent Killer. They advised that residents should leave their homes immediately and do n...
The Indian Time newspaper has been showcasing “Men of the Confederacy” on the culture page. The “Men of the Confederacy” poster series is a product of the Ronathahonni Cultural Center located on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). These Confederacy men have made major contributions to the Haudenosaunee history, culture and traditional teachings. This week’s “Man of the Confederacy” is Tom Porter and the last poster in Indian Time will showcase Oren Lyons. This is a great poster series for schools a...
Charlotte’s Convenience Store opened their doors to the public on Dec. 31 and business has been booming. Located at 86 Kateri Tekakwitha Street just a few doors down from the St. Regis Catholic Church, Charlotte’s is a one-stop shop for those who live in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) and do not want to make the trip to Massena for everyday items like laundry detergent or dish soap. “We even sell penny candies here,” said Janet Swamp, one of the five cashiers who work for the store d...
•• The Haudenosaunee leadership participated in the Organization of American States meeting held last week from January 16th to January 21st. The meeting was held in Washington D.C. The Indigenous people met on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (January 16-18) to review the specific clauses to be placed before OAS Assembly. Six (6) clauses were tweaked and edited. The clauses were presented on Wednesday. The clauses were debated, discussed and some changes were recommended and accepted by both sides.These clauses come from the United Nations Dec...
1. Sko’tsí:io You have a nice hairdo 2. Sko’tsiá:ksen You have a messy hairdo 3. Wakateratsken’tón:ni I have braids 4. Tekeni tsi tewakhwáneren ne akenónhkwis I have pigtails 5. Katenontsistóhares I am washing my hair 6. Katko’tsión:nis I am fixing my hair 7. Katkerothí:ha I am combing my hair 8. Satkeróthi Comb your hair 9. Akenónhkwis My hair 10. Kenonhkwiserà:ke On my hair 11. Akenonhkwiseró:kon Under my hair 12. Kateratsken’tóhares I am washing my braids 13. Kateratsken’tón:ni I a...
Students at the St. Regis Mohawk School as well as any families in the community who wished to, participated in a fun, family-friendly game show designed to look and feel like a real television game show. The Brain Show is a traveling educational program that brings contestants or teams up to the stage to stand at a buzz-in podium. Sound effects, plenty of audience participation and an energetic host provided a day of unique fun for the all those who participated. The St. Regis Mohawk...
Pre-K or Kindergarten 1989 or 1990? Photo courtesy of Hattie Pyke From top row: Russell Billings, Unknown, Nathan Chubb, Erin Brines, Unknown, Taylor Smoke, Danielle Tarbell, Chanel Cook, Kari Bonaparte, Hattie Pyke, Alex Cree, Steven Cree, Carson Lazare, Katie Tarbell, Jacey Rourke Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather d...
The 30th Annual Frank West Memorial Basketball Tournament took place this past weekend in Massena. The games were held at the high school and Jr. high school on January 22-23, 2011. There were 7 teams in all from each division (girls and boys). The teams came from NAC-VFW, St.Lawrence, Massena, Chateaugay, General Brown, Kanata, and OFA. Congratulations to the Massena boys team for winning the championship game against Ogdensburg. It was a tough competition and close all the way with the score...
