A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Thursday, Feb. 19 at approximately 6:30 AM, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police conducted a search warrant in collaboration with Drug Enforcement Agency agents at the home of Michael Cook, 62 Cook Farm Lane, Akwesasne. Seized from the residence were approximately 50 lbs of marijuana, an AK-47 assault rifle, several vehicles, including a truck, car, SUV, snowmobiles, trailer, several pieces of furniture and some personal items deemed to be purchased with proceeds of criminal activity. “We will continue to enforce the law here in A...
U.S. President Obama made his first visit to Canada last week and greeting him at Ottawa’s Parliament Hill was a 21-meter long banner that read “Please STOP cigarette smuggling for the U.S. to Canada.” The Canadian government has lost billions of dollars in cigarette tax money because, they say, Akwesasne’s cigarette factories are fueling the smuggling trade. According to the RCMP, Akwesasne’s ten alleged unlicensed cigarette factories account for as much as 90% of Canada’s contraband tobacco problem. The cigarette factory owners are either...
Federal agents released the names of three more individuals accused of being part of an alleged drug ring they closed in on earlier this month. Slobodan Pavicevic, 29, Mersim Kolenovic, 29, and Kim Ki Joo, 52, all residents of Queens, NY face charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and money laundering. All three were arrested last week. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency said the individuals are part of an “ongoing” criminal drug ring that they’ve begun to dismantle. Their efforts included the F...
Four families have found themselves homeless after a fire that allegedly started at a cooking stove errupted Sunday night. The fire reignited after the crews had left the scene, causing further damage to the housing units. The fire began at an apartment at the Iroquois Village complex in Rooseveltown. The property is owned and managed by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation, although the site is off-reservation. The Massena Fire Department responded to the scene Sunday and extinguished the...
On Feb. 10 Tsi Snaihne School held a pizza party to honor January’s hard workers. The students of the month for January were invited to the library to enjoy some pizza with the school principal, Wahienha:wi Lahache. Pictured: Front Row (L-R): Kaniiontonkwas Benedict-Lazore, Tanice Jock, Douglas Powless, Kiyah Francis Middle Row: Hunter Cook, Raynee Lazore-Day, Wahienha:wi Lahache, Journey Cook (on Wahienha:wi’s knee), Jimmy Delormier, Kahrhateni Ryan Oakes Back Row: Tayler White, Atkwi...
There are so many times throughout the year I catch myself remembering your words of wisdom. And say “ grandma use to say...” I miss so many things about you but remember you taught me them well so when you were no longer here I could find my own way I wish now I would have paid attention better, but I’m learning as time goes on There was the chance to learn to bake them pies from scratch But the curiosity and business of childhood caught my eye and won I remember when you taught me how to ma...
Happy Birthday to Cody Sunday on February 25th. I miss you so much. Love, Mom. Happy Birthday to my son, Cody Jo, on February 25th. I will never forget you. Love, Bub. Happy Birthday to my bro, Cody Jo, on February 25th. I think of you every day. Love, Chey....
Fraxinus nigro-Black Ash Restoration Site at Skakarati Housing Development; Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of the Environment (MCA) in Cooperation with St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Forestry Division (SRMTENV) Over the years many residents of Akwesasne utilized the woodlot site located in Tsisnaihne, where the housing development is now located. This area is referred to as common land as it is owned by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. Historically people from Akwesasne cut fire wood, black ash trees for splints, hunt and collect medicines at this...
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) of Canada is holding its 9th National Conference February 24 - 26, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary, Alberta. A record 950 Aboriginal leaders, senior managers and professionals will be in attendance. The Conference theme is “Building our Economy: Strategies for Success”. With increasing economic control of resources and successful land claim settlements, never before have there been so many opportunities for economic expansion and creating wealth in Aboriginal communities. Thi...
By Nate Robson / The Citizen Reprinted with permission The Cayuga Indian Nation of New York will not be allowed to continue selling untaxed cigarettes to non-Indians, at least until an appeals court makes a ruling on the legality of doing so, a judge ruled Wednesday. The same judge also decided the nation will not get back 3.5 million untaxed cigarettes seized during a raid by law enforcement authorities in Cayuga and Seneca counties. In a written decision, state Supreme Court Judge Kenneth Fisher said the Cayugas have to obey his Dec. 9...
Massena NY (February 18, 2009)— Hailing from the Akwesasne (Mohawk) Territory, Singer-Songwriter- Atsiaktonkie (ah-jeeak-doon-gee-ay) releases his first solo project since departing ways with Native Alternative Folk Rock Band December Wind in 2006. On his new 14-track CD, Four Wolves Prophecy, Atsiaktonkie mixes elements of folk, rock, country and Americana with poignant lyrics, harmonious melodies, and vocals reminiscent of Neil Young and Michael Stipe (REM). Atsiaktonkie has been a s...
In response to Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli, the children in Mrs. Cutler’s and Mrs. Hetu’s classes wrote about someone that they love. We hope you enjoy reading our writing pieces. First Grade Writing Standard 2: Narrative Writing: By the end of the year, we expect first-grade students to be able to: *Develop a narrative or retelling containing two or more appropriately sequenced events that readers can reconstruct easily; which the author then often reacts to, comments on,...
Written By: Kimberley Lazore(Niece) I had a feeling that you were in trouble You were calling out my name You’re the one that I’m talking about here I know it’s been rough and tough out there Because it’s a part of your job and who you become And we don’t want to lose you ever Mr. policeman whistle your last whistle Patrol your last round And bring them on down I worry but we all worried about you every day when you’re out on the road And you have had a long hard day and years You have put in 31 years and those years we respected your wishes...
After the long month of January it was nice to gather all the students for the monthly awards presentation. Awards were presented to the Student of the Month, Most Improved and those students with Perfect Attendance. The “Road to the Cup” reading program took centre stage this month by presenting certificates and gifts to the top readers of January. Trenton Tarbell has won the “Spelling for Spezza” draw for the month of January. Each month the names of students who achieve 100% on their spell...
Name: Nakiyah Drea Griffin Born: Friday, February 6, 2009 Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Length: 19.5 inches Parents: Samantha Thompson and Kevin Griffin Grandparents: Donna Arquette, the late Russell ‘Hoss’ Mitchell, Nora Griffin, Alfred Betts Great Grandparents: Winifred and Reginald Mitchell, the late Irene and George “Canadian” Thompson, Daisy B. Griffin and Louie Griffin, Beatrice Betts and Clayton Betts....
GVIS Honor Roll (Minimum grade pointaverage of 80) Julia Benedict Laryssa Cole Taheelah Prairie-Point Charlotte Swamp GVIS Principal’s List (Grade Point Average: 75 to 79) Katelyn Benedict Austyn Boots Taylor Cole Truman Jock Kaitlyn Lazore Tieara Lafrance Justice Thompson CCVS Honor Roll (Minimum grade point average of 80) Ross Lafrance Amber Lazore CCVS Principal’s List (Grade Point Average: 75 to 79) Elyssa Johnson Kirsty Lafrance Sean “Frankie” Lafrance Jordan Martin-Thompson Keri Mitchell Jillian Roundpoint Kahentineson Skidders Aaron T...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Senior’s Club and the Akwesasne Housing Authority pitched in to purchase a 2009 Silverado truck last week. The shiny new vehicle is equipped with a plow system and among its many purposed, the truck will be used to plow the driveways of seniors who need the help. “Every year we get a call from senior clients who can’t get out of their homes,” said Cynthia Tarbell, Director of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Office for the Aging. The Senior’s Club put a callout this...
The residents of the Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly had a number of new games and activities to participate in last week as the staff organized a mini Olympic Games. Every morning those residents who wished to take part in the games were given some exercise, fun and mental challenges. The games varied from tossing a beach ball around to seeing how many bean bags the participant could toss into holes on a game board. New Activities Director Maureen Benedict has been trying to incorporate new...
The Department of Health and Human Services have standards that regulate how many insect parts food can contain. Yes, that is correct. These standards are called, Food Detect Action Levels. The levels are based on how many fragments of insect parts per hundred grams food can contain. There goes my appetite. Wheat flour can contain 150 fragments per hundred grams, paprika can contain 300 fragments, peanut butter can contain sixty fragments, and chocolate can contain up to eight insect fragments....
Submitted by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Mohawk artist Charlotte King took a first place prize in the Massena Artist Association’s 2009 annual juried art exhibition. King won in the category of oil painting for her painting, Waiting for the Prize, after submitting two pieces for the show. Her winning image was a large-format canvas of male traditional pow-wow dancers standing in a semi-circle.” “I was thrilled to receive this first place prize,”” said King. “I’ve embraced the idea that artists...
On Friday, February 13th, Tsi Snaihne School staff and students participated in the Jump Rope for Heart campaign to raise money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Students collected pledges from family and friends throughout the weeks prior, and on Friday they skipped rope for an extended period of time. A series of other events were also planned for that morning. The student population was divided into groups and they travelled throughout the school to enjoy a variety of activities. Mr. P...
The Caught You Caring program at Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School is an ongoing activity that looks to recognize students who are performing random acts of kindness for those around them. The idea is to help make students aware of the fact that they are not alone and that in our society we need to consider the feelings and needs of others around us. The acts of kindness can be anything from holding a door open, cleaning up someone else’s mess, helping to tie a younger student’s shoes to helping anoth...
Every year Mr. Claude Chevrier at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School organizes the Skeleton Race to give students something to cheer about and have fun with. This year was no exception. The only thing different about this year’s race was that we had a teacher in the finals. The Skeleton Race is one where the participants have to race across the gym floor then back to the start line while laying on a four wheeled scooter. Strong legs and arms are necessary to compete; the agility of a spider do...
1. Katá:wens I am swimming 2. Katkétskwas I am getting up 3. Katkonhsóhares I am washing my face 4. Katsheronniánions I am getting dressed 5. Katíta’s I am getting in a vehicle 6. Onó:wa katswà:tha I am playing guitar 7. Kahshà:kha I am coughing 8. Katsienhón:nis I am making a fire 9. Kahriohkawí:nes I am fishing (hook fishing) 10. Kata’á:ros I am netting (net fishing) 11. Karón:tats I am shooting 12. Katsihkó:iaks I am boxing 13. Katonhewánions I am sweeping 14. Katenonhsóhares I...
Continued from last week 16. If the conditions which shall arise at any future time call for an addition to or change of this law, the case shall be carefully considered and if a new beam seems necessary or beneficial, the proposed change shall be voted upon and if adopted it shall be called, “Added to the Rafters”. Rights, Duties and Qualifications of Lords 17. A bunch of a certain number of shell (wampum) strings each two spans in length shall be given to each of the female families in which the Lordship titles are vested. The right of bes...
