A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Massena, NY - Ian R.E. Tarbell, Hogansburg, was charged by U.S. Border Patrol agents with transporting illegal aliens within the United States for financial gain. Also arrested were four Polish citizens for allegedly being in the United States illegally, as well as two other men who allegedly were paid to transport them within the country. Tarbell allegedly admitted that he knew he was transporting illegal aliens from St. Regis Village, Que., to Massena and was being paid $450 to do so. According to court documents, one of the Polish nationals...
Anowarakowa Arena - It was an exciting night for the Akwesasne Wolves Jr. B Hockey Team as they overpowered the Casselman Vikings 4-2. The Wolves jumped out of the gate quickly as forward Oakley Thomas caught a pass from Dominick Coyle and Justin Rutley and converted it, putting the puck past Vikings’ Alexandre Michaud in the opening minutes of the 1st period to get the Wolves on the board first. But Casselman battled back in the offensive zone with a series of passes starting with Curtis C...
Washington, DC – In a historic vote the House of Representatives passed S.47, the Senate reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), sending the legislation with the tribal provisions, to President Obama’s desk to be signed into law. Countless organizations that fought for the tribal provisions are praising the efforts of the House and the Senate to reauthorize VAWA and the bipartisan support of the Senate version of the legislation in both chambers, with resounding votes of 286 - 138 in the House and the 78-22 vote in the Sen...
Akwesasne Territory – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is pleased to announce that the CITGO Petroleum and Citizens Energy have awarded funding to assist Tribal Members. The program will provide a one-time benefit of $240 toward the applicant’s heating source supplier for heating assistance to 192 households that meet all eligibility guidelines. The 2013 CITGO Petroleum Home Heating Assistance program has developed eligibility guidelines for administrators to utilize for this year’s awards. This year’s program guidelines are as follows: Must be...
Submitted by Adrian McDonald The Akwesasne Toastmasters Club hosted the annual District 61, Division A, Area 2 Spring Speech Contest on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at 1:00 in the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino HR building next to Speedway Convenience. The Spring Speech Contest features two different categories, the first being the International Speech Contest, a 5 – 7 minute prepared speech designed to inspire and motivate. There were four contestants representing Akwesasne Toastmasters and Seaway T...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Beatrice E. Deer Jacobs, 100, formerly of 126 St. Regis Road, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, March 2, 2013 at Iakhihsohtha Lodge, with her loving family by her side. She had been residing at Iakhihsohtha Lodge since 2002. Beatrice was born June 23, 1912 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Sarah Barnhart and John Deer and stepdaughter of Frank Phillips. She attended Mohawk schools. On June 26, 1929, she married Louis Daniel Jacobs at St. Regis Catholic Church w...
The family of the late Mary S. Laughing would like to thank all our family and friends for your comforting hugs, kind words and generous donations during our final goodbye. To her sisters and brothers for traveling in from near and far to be here with us during this very difficult time. To the America Legion for a delicious dinner and Donaldson Funeral Home with Mr. Dwight Grant on the bagpipes for providing a lovely service. – Love and Thanks Neil Laughing, Steve & LeeAnn Jock, Angie Jock, Arnold Jock Jr. & Cindy Vaughn....
Please note that the column “Grant’s Indian in Spielberg’s Lincoln” in Volume 31 #7 of Indian Time was not written by myself but was from an unnamed columnist from “To Put It Bluntly” an online web site. The author elects to remain anonymous. My apologies for the omission. Doug George-Kanentiio...
Having monthly general meetings should help the entire community of Akwesasne. This was passed at last week’s Tuesday meeting of council. Last week’s district meeting on Kawehnoke ended without any formal announcement. Some members were sitting there dumfounded as the chiefs walked out. The comment was made to me, “Is it over?” The chiefs walked out after it turned to a personal attack on me. I feel that the attack could have been handled differently. It did not have to be done in a public forum, but that is the price that is paid if you spe...
In the summer of 2012, local fisherman and tribal member Roger Thomas was arrested for fishing out of season by the NY state DEC. He was fishing at the mouth of the Grasse River and the St. Lawrence. Although Mr. Thomas could have simply appeared before the local Massena Justice Court and would have likely paid a fine for this alleged violation, he decided, and rightfully so, to defend against the charge as this issue was much bigger than a man, a fish and a dollar. In fact, this issue was (and is) about not only our native fishing rights, but...
On Sunday, March 3, the St. Regis Recreation Center had a corn washing class taught by Sandra Fox. Families attended, and all adults were accompanied by a child, at the request of class organizer Johanne Jackson. Jackson would be sure to advertise for the class first before letting anyone put their name in to sign up, to ensure fairness. “A lot of adults called and I said sure, you can sign up, but you have to bring a youth,” Jackson said, adding, “It’s so nice too! The adults are teachin...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE On February 2, 2013 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were notified by Valleyfield Court Security that Arthur Montour, 40, turned himself over to the Valleyfield Courts to take care of an outstanding warrant. Mr. Montour was released and is scheduled to appear on June 5, 2013 to answer to the charge of Break and Enter, Assault. On March 4, 2013 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were investigating a complaint at an apartment on James Lane, Kawehnoke. While investigating the complaint, police located 37 year old Dennis...
Submitted by Atsiaktonkie February 23rd - Ronnie Robidoux KO’s opponent of over 70 bouts in Syracuse!! A total destruction is a good view to those who witnessed it! And then on March 1st he won over a very big 164lber in Montreal. Michelle Cook defeated a very experienced Quebec Champion of 50 bouts! Michelle took a hard elbow to her cheek, but fought through it and dominated her Quebec foe. Michelle could be the highest ranked amateur going into the March 30th US Championships and USA Team T...
With all my nagging the boys I shouldn’t have been surprised when the boys came up with a nickname for me. I first caught on when I saw Little Brother mouth a word to Big Brother and watched the two of them giggle. When they looked towards me their faces went back straight. That is when I figured out they had a secret. What really gave it away was how sneaky Little Brother was attempting to be. That kid has started to talk so much clearer that he uses his newly understandable words to be a tattletale about everything. He is not the quiet, whisp...
Submitted by Richard David I took this picture on Kawehnoke across the road from where CKON’s first location was. This was taken a few minutes after 8:00am on Thursday Feb 28 amongst the snowflakes. This is a premature bald eagle, you can tell by the lack of a white head or tail....
On Friday, the St. Regis Mohawk School had its Student Achievement Assembly for the month of February to recognize students that showed excellence with the trait “Self-Discipline.” Three students from each grade were chosen by classroom and special area teachers on not only self-discipline, but also exemplifying the schools motto: Sken:nen Ratiha:wi. To promote college and higher education, the St. Regis Mohawk School will feature a college each month and promote it. Clinton Community Col...
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High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. There are often no symptoms until the heart, arteries, and other organs are already damaged. Once you develop hypertension, you generally have it for life. If untreated, hypertension can worsen over time. High blood pressure increases the risk for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and death, according to the National Institutes of Health’s Report. WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN? Blood pressure is the force of blood moving through your arteries, and is measured with two numbers. T...
Author: Monica Peters Dear Monica, Why does my nephew send me Internet Easter Eggs when it’s not the Easter season? I pretend to appreciate his emails, but I never click the Easter Egg links he sends because I’m afraid of what it will do to my computer. O:nen Dear Easter Egg Fan, It’s a good idea to never click links to anything you are not sure of. An Internet Easter Egg is jargon to describe a “digital gift” or “digital surprise” or some type of pleasant unexpected experience on the Internet. For example, Google.com often provides Inte...
SEACOMM WARNS OF LATEST SCAM COMING FROM 315 AREA CODE Some members have alerted us that they are receiving text messages from 315-225-5584 asking you to call and give your credit card/debit card information. Even though this is from the 315 area code, this is NOT coming from SeaComm. Do not respond to the message via text or call the number provided. Never give out your card number, expiration date, or PIN by phone, text, or email. This scam might also be coming from multiple numbers including from the 858 area code. As a reminder, SeaComm...
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Six strings of purple wampum united at one end stand for the Six Nations. When this was laid in a circle the council was open. When it was taken up it meant that the council was over. It is provided thus: A large bunch of wampum strings, in the making of which the Six Nations League Chiefs have equally contributed, shall symbolize the completeness of the Union and certify the pledge of the nations represented by the Chiefs of the League of the Mohawks, the Oneidas, the Onondagas, the Cayugas,...
Hogansburg - Recently the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort awarded two individuals Associates of the Year for 2012. Karli Tarbell was awarded Associate of the Year while Stanley “Hodge” Jacobs was awarded Supervisor/Manager of the Year. Both individuals were honored at a dinner reception held last week in the Maple Room at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. They were joined by fourteen co-workers who were winners of the Associate of the Month and Manager of the Quarter programs vying for the Ass...
REVIEW OF FIRST NATIONS REPRESENTATION ON JURIES ENTAILS FORMING AN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE THAT INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES FROM FIRST NATIONS February 26, 2013 - Attorney General John Gerretsen issued the following statement on the release of the Honourable Frank Iacobucci’s report “First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries”: “I am pleased to receive Mr. Iacobucci’s report, which proposes a number of ways to increase First Nations representation on juries, and strengthen our province’s justice system overall. I will be reaching ou...
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