A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE — An Akwesasne drug-smuggling case heard again by the U.S. Court of Appeals earlier this month may impact Indian land claims. Many on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation will be interested in the outcome of United States of America vs. Eric C. Wilson, argued Feb. 17 in the Second Circuit Court in New York City by lawyers with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District. LOCATION A FACTOR At issue is the location where police stopped a suspicious vehicle. And it is important because state law allows St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Pol...
AKWESASNE — The defense has made a motion that a grand-larceny charge be dropped against a Hogansburg man accused of taking land from its deeded owner. And it is using a pending U.S. Court of Appeals case to bolster its argument, in hopes that, one day, Indian land-claim issues will be heard by U.S. Supreme Court justices. Lake Placid attorney Brian Barrett filed a motion last month in Franklin County Court to have the charge dropped against his client, William Roger Jock, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. TRAILER ON LAND Jock, 50, known...
On March 3rd, the St. Lawrence University women’s hockey team defeated Cornell in Ithaca, NY by the score of 3-1 to win the program’s first ECAC Hockey Championship. Akwesasne’s Alley Bero helped, with an assist from senior Vanessa Emond, to clinch the title for St. Lawrence University by scoring the final goal on an empty net in the third period at 18:39 from the blue line. St. Lawrence was able to run out the clock and clinch the title. They move on to the 2012 NCAA Tournament this weeke...
Akwesasne Territory – The Navajo code talkers were the largest group of Native Americans in World War II to use their language skills to confuse the enemy. Widely recognized in literature and film, they have become famous for their exploits. But many other tribes used their traditional languages to develop virtually unbreakable codes for battlefield communications. The Mohawk Tribe is one of these tribes and they are seeking recognition from the federal government for their contributions to the war effort in the 1940s. The Mohawks performed t...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Philip Patrick “Kaheroton” Bradley, age 86, of 646 State Highway 37, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, March 2, 2012 in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Pat was born August 28, 1925 on Cornwall Island the son of the late John and Louise White Bradley. He attended schools on Cornwall Island and served in the US Navy during World War II. He first married Belva Garrow, who predeceased him in January 1947. On December 17, 1951, he married Dulcie White at the...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Lawrence J. “Pudgie” Leaf, age 74, of 1737 River Road, Snye, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Larry was born October 26, 1937, the son of the late Ralph Leaf and Mary Jacobs Adams. He attended schools on Cornwall Island and was a survivor of the Spanish Residential School. He served in the US Air Force, being stationed in Texas. Larry was a skilled electrician, working for a time in the Baltimore area, Bare Hill Prison in Malon...
‘Closer to Home’ is a documentary series about Aboriginal housing, land rights and recognition. Join host Wayne Baker on a coast to coast journey to First Nations and Inuit communities across Canada - because sometimes you have to go far to get closer to home. Episodes on Kingcome Inlet BC, Piikani First Nation in Alberta, Kitigan Zibi in Quebec, Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, the Lower Nicola Indian Band in Shulus BC and the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation will be featured. It can be seen on Cogeco Chann...
Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club has partnered with St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police to provide incentives to our Club Member of the Month program. With support from the Tribal Police Department, the ABGC will vote for an overall Club Member of the Month. The new incentive Program began with a representation by Officer Kristen Jacobs on Friday, March 2nd. Each month, staff nominates three members in each of the four age groups (6-7’s, 8-9’s, 10-12’s, and Teens) and decides who best exemplifies the posi...
CRTF SEIZES $61K AND CLOSE TO 100 CASES OF CONTRABAND CIGARETTES On February 7th, 2012, while conducting surveillance near the Cornwall Harbour, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a boat approaching the shoreline with no navigational lights. Moments later, a vehicle was observed approaching the boat. As CRTF members approached the area, two males fled on foot. A short time later, the two males were apprehended without incident. Based on the investigation, a search... Full story
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police seized approximately $50,000 of marihuana on Monday (March 5, 2012) night during a joint force investigation with multiple agencies that are part of the newly formed Border Enforcement Security Task Force also known as BEST. The Mohawk Police worked in partnership with federal and local agencies, which included the United States Border Patrol, Customs Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, Saint Regis Tribal Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Ontario Provincial Police. The BEST unit is a...
[Cornwall]: Ontario Power Generation wishes to advise hunters, anglers and recreational boaters on the St. Lawrence River that ice booms will be removed from narrow stretches of the river, starting on March 12, 2012. These booms, which were placed in the river off Galop Island, in the North Channel, near Johnstown and at Prescott last November, are chain-and-wood devices used to prevent the build-up of ice during the winter. They ensured an even freeze on the river, helping to improve power generation during the winter months. All users of the...
Beginning March 15, 2012, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s tug ROBINSON BAY will begin ice-clearing activities in the vicinity of the Eisenhower and Snell Locks in preparation for the Seaway’s upcoming navigation season. All ice fishermen, snowmobile and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operators are requested to refrain from using the river in the areas above, below and in between the two locks as icebreaking activities will cause an unstable ice cover. The Montreal-Lake Ontario section of the St. Lawrence Seaway is scheduled to...
A Science on the Wall competition was held at Tsi Snaihne School on Wednesday, February 29th. Students in grades one and two researched an animal of their choice, then created an informational poster to be displayed on the wall in the hallways of the school. The posters were then judged and winners were selected in each classroom. Thank you very much to the four judges who had the difficult task of choosing the best displays. 112 students participated in this event, 15 posters were selected to...
On the week of February 26th to March 2nd 2012, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Dept of Housing and the Healthy Homes Initiative Project hosted a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Intro to Ventilations Systems and Mold Remediation workshops. Intro to Ventilation systems: The workshop was divided into two parts. The first day was held in the classroom where the student learned about ventilation systems. How they work, what is involved in designing them and how to maintain them were some...
These pictures belong to Bessie Mitchell. She took them over twenty years ago on her way to St. Anne’s in Quebec. There is the original burial place of Kateri Tekakwitha in St. Catherines Quebec. The next is of the tomb of Kateri in the Church and the Church in Kahnawake. There is a picture of a monument to Kateri that she found in Quebec. Thank you to readers Bessie Mitchell and Rosemary Bonaparte for sharing these photos.... Full story
When I boarded a plane bound for Buenos Aires last month, I had no idea what was in store for me in the wilds of Argentina. As President and Co-Founder of the Four Bridges Traveling Permaculture Institute, I embarked on a mission to explore opportunities to develop an eco-tourism segment for our non-profit organization. While it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer sky is sizzling in Buenos Aires. I stepped off the plane in full winter gear to sweltering 100 degree temperatures. Afte... Full story
Each year the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club hosts a “Kids Helping Kids” Fundraiser and on Saturday, February 18, 2012, Club Members, Staff and Board members banded together to raise funds to assist one of their own, Braxtyn Dumas. Miss Dumas is to undergo a series of medical procedures over the next year including a liver transplant and the Club wanted to provide assistance to the family. A Dodgeball Tournament and Chicken Barbeque were planned with dedicated club members going into the community...
CASINO IN KAHNAWAKE The Kahnawà:ke Casino Project Team of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is pleased to announce the opening of a Casino Project Information Center for Kahnawa’kehró:non who wish to learn more about the project. The Information Center will be located at the former Environment Protection Office on the Old Malone Highway and will remain in operation until the referendum takes place. Community members will be able to drop in at their convenience to access information, ask questions and speak directly with members of the Casi... Full story
Now in its eighth year, the Challenge invites young Aboriginal Canadians (ages 14–29) to submit an original piece of creative writing or two-dimensional art that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history and culture. Submissions are judged by a group of esteemed Aboriginal authors, artists and leaders including Joseph Boyden, Drew Hayden Taylor, Christi Belcourt and Maxine Noel. The first place winners in the Writing Challenge (ages 14–18 and 19–29), and first place winners of the Art Challenge (ages 14-18 and 19-29) will receive a $2,...
• The Seneca Nation at Tonawanda lost a condoled Clanmother, Maxine Parker last week. Her funeral was Friday, March 2, 2012 at Tonawanda Seneca Longhouse. Officiating were Leroy Hill (Six Nations) and Jamie Jacobs (from Seneca Nation). The small condolence was held on Monday, March 5th. Leroy Hill spoke for the younger Brothers and Howard Thompson (older Brothers) replied. Janet Hill is the person to take Maxine Parker’s position. • The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs has scheduled a meeting for Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Nation Longh... Full story
The following are the views of Joey (Te’ho: ronio) David. He feels it is critical to communicate the importance of being supportive and understanding of our young people, because they are the next generation of leaders. He stressed adults need to be aware of the process from dysfunction to a healthy relationship for our young people by allowing them to express their feelings and emotions in a healthy way. The more they know, the more it will help them understand their role in our society. W... Full story
1. Ontóhetste ne akohserà:ke, kakwitè:ne ó:nen nikahá:wi. Winter had past, it is now spring time 2. Tsik nón:we wa’kahniohkontón:nion Here and there the many buds came up 3. Nek tsi shé:kon ki’ nikawistóhtha ne ahsonthén:ne But it is still cold at night 4. Eh thó ki’ nikahá:wi kí:ken onkwehón:we iakón:kwe kwahí:ken tsi wa’akononhwákten At that time this native woman she really became sick 5. Kí:ken iakón:kwe tahonwèn:nonke ne ronwaién:’a sok akonaktákta niahá:re. This woman called her...
Principal’s List (Average of 95 or more) Kanatires Barreiro Jillian Benedict Shanley Burns Kyra Cree Mikaylee Henhawk Mirabella Lazore Dale McDonald Jasmine Pyke Alexis Seymour Caiya Sunday High Honor Roll (Average of 90-94) Taylor Boots Jude Burk-Johnson Jalen Cook Cobie Cree Talon Doxtator Caeleigh Hill Chrystalynn Jock Logan Loran Treyton Mitchell Alexander Oakes Ieianerahsta Rourke Teharonhiatenies Shilling Dakota Lazore-Swan Kania Swamp Kamea Thomas Honor Roll (Average of 85-89) Morgan Arquette Tyra Benedict Dayanara Bero Jadie Burns S...
The following was sent by Salmon River Middle School teacher Lindsay LaSala. Her sixth grade students worked on persuasive letters. Students chose a topic that was important to them and through writing and a poster, hoped to persuade readers to help make a difference. Next week – Save Animals From Abuse Dear Editor, Hey you! Stop thinking that the Earth is your huge trash can! The Earth should be beautiful, with grassy fields and tall shadowy trees, but you are making that ugly by throwing c... Full story
Moving on up! This week Bears Den Western Door demolished the previous building making way for Tim Horton’s and Papa Johns Pizza. The latest in recent expansion into Akwesasne makes one wonder what the landcape will look like in, let’s say.... five years... ten years... would you like fries with your burger?...
