A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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(March 1, 2018) The Akwesasne Mohawk Police recovered the body of Donald “Do” Johnson, a resident of Akwesasne, on February 28, 2018. Johnson was missing since the weekend of February10, 2018. Police confirmed the 31-year-olds body was found on top of the ice surface of the frozen marsh in the District of Tsi Snaihne (Snye). AMPS utilized a helicopter in a joint search effort with the Ontario Provincial Police. According to the lead AMPS investigator Detective Sergeant Kariwate Mitchell, the search lasted approximately 30 minutes before the...
On Friday, March 2, 2018, a group of community members gathered peacefully at the Akwesasne Mohawk Police station in Kana:takon (St. Regis) to express their concerns regarding the disappearance of Kenneth Leaf and the progress of the police investigation. In follow up meetings over the weekend, AMPS investigators have identified that there was a miscommunication that has been rectified. AMPS investigators responded directly to the immediate family's questions and concerns and reassured them...
The Cornwall Women's Soccer league ended last weekend with the Lady Devils winning their Division 3 Championship. Jadie Burns scored the lone goal over Olson Fabrications, and Cheyenne Lazore recorded the shutout. This was their only game of the final as the other team in their division failed to record any points this season. The expansion Akwesasne Wolves had their first season end in a heartbreaker. Iakokwenienstha Porter scored the first half's only goal – a kick in from the corner, and J...
(March 2, 2018) AKWESASNE, NY — Salmon River Central School District and the Unified Incident Command made the decision last Friday to reopen the St. Regis Mohawk Elementary School on Monday, March 5, 2018. “Upon evaluation of the river and current location of ice packs, the Unified Incident Command has advised school officials that students and staff may safely return to the St. Regis Mohawk School on Monday,” said A/Emergency Planning Program Manager Derek Comins. On Friday, March 2, 2018, representatives from SRCSD and Unified Command met t...
AKWESASNE – Arthur B. "Akwiraienton" Montour, who was known to many as "Sugar", unexpectedly journeyed to the Spirit World within the early morning hours of February 26, 2018 while traveling in Baltimore, Maryland. He was 45 years old. Sugar was known for his larger than life personality. His loud voice and even louder laugh made his presence known. He loved to travel and experience new places and his life was one great adventure. He was a Sundancer and served four years as honorary Sundance C... Full story
"RATSI; RO'THA" Born September 23, 1986 "Do" went missing February 9th, 2018 Tragically found February 28th, 2018 Donald is survived by his children Hailey, Isaac and Skylar, his parents Joseph and Joanne Herne, Daniel Jacobs and his brothers and sisters Daniel Jr., Derrick, Desiree, Dillon (Cynthia), Destinee and Deklen all from Akwesasne. Will be lovingly remembered by several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins; especially his favorite uncle Hank Cook and his godparents Patricia... Full story
Florence Ann Lazore Cook "Wahianoron", 87 years of age, a resident of Iakhihsohtha, left this world Sunday evening, March 4, 2018. Florence was born July 15, 1930 in Tsi Snaihne, the daughter of Mose and Josephine Curry Lazore. She married Abram W. Cook in 1952 in the St. Regis Catholic Church. Florence was one of Akwesasne's most talented sweetgrass basket and quilt makers. Her beautiful baskets and quilts were sold near and far. In 2014, she was given a certificate of appreciation for... Full story
To the Community of Akwesasne, My family and I would like to thank everyone who took part in the fundraisers that were held for me and my family recently. Some of you cooked and held luncheon benefits, some of you baked and held bake sales, some organized a couple of our famous Mohawk auctions and some organized a trivia night and dance. Some of you participated in the planning of all of it! I’d like thank the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and many of its programs, the Tribal Police, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Akwesasne Area Management Board, ou...
THANK YOU Thank you to everyone for your prayers and thoughts at the passing of our beloved Beatrice V. White. The support we received from our family and friends was very comforting during this sad time. Beatrice (Aunt Bea, Nana, Ma) led a long, full life and we are comforted to know her memory will be carried in many hearts. A special Niawen Kowa to Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Iakhihsohtha, and Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance for the excellent care they provided to Beatrice during the latter part of her life. With gratitude, Ronnie & Donnie White and...
THANK YOU to the St. Regis Mohawk Education Department. On Friday, March 2nd, Stephanie Cook, Education Director; Marie Cree, WIOA Manager; Casie Thomas, Admin. Assistant; and her son, Deklan brought over to the Salmon River campus, 17 dozen donuts with coffee and tea for all of the St. Regis Mohawk School staff and the Salmon River Elementary staff. As many are aware, the St. Regis Mohawk School students and staff had been displaced there since Monday, February 26th, and this thoughtful...
Fri. March 9th Dr. Saylor, AMC 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn, AMC 9:00-11:30-by appt. Mon. March 12th No Provider Tues. March 13th No Provider Wed. March 14th Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha Well Women’s Clinic 9:15-2:30-by appt. Thurs. March 15th Dr. Levac, AMC 9:00-3:30-by referral/follow-up appts. Dr. Horn, AMC Medical Reconciliation 9:15-11:30-by appt....
Fri. March 9th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-same day appt. Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral & follow ups Mon. March 12th No provider Tues. March 13th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-same day appt. Wed. March 14th Jane Brant, NP Well Women’s Clinic 8:10-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. Thurs. March 15th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt....
March 9th – March 13th No Provider Wed. March 14th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appointments Thurs. March 15th Lannie Mitchell, NP 10:00-4:00-same day appointments...
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon On Friday, March 2, 2018 the staff and students from the St. Regis Mohawk School celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday and participated in Read Across America Day. We watched the play "Green Eggs and Ham" put on by Ms. MacCue's 5th grade class. We also had volunteers from the Salmon River Senior Class who came to our classrooms to read a Dr. Seuss book and help out with a craft....
Notice his arms were folded through the whole ceremony....
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon Mister Chris and his fellow performer Ethan visited the Salmon River campus on Thursday, March 1, 2018 for two performances in front of both Salmon River Central students and St. Regis Mohawk School students. This is the fifth year that the musical duo has traveled from Burlington, Vermont to entertain our students. It was a very interactive show with students singing along happily....
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt means that the Iroquois are a united people, that the Path of Peace connects their territories, their Council Fires (Governments). Wampum belts are historical documents commemorating significant events in Iroquois life....
Mohawk Lesson...
Weeks of practice is coming to a head, and this weekend the future Powwow dancers will be showing off their stuff in Hogansburg. The annual Children's Powwow is set for Saturday, March 10, 2018 and for the past several weeks workshops and practices were held at the Kana:takon School and the Native North American Travelling College. These practices were to help new kids learn the tradition, or seasoned young dancers get in some floor time or to help others. Last Friday such a practice was held...
Sub Chief Shelley Jacobs presided over the meeting, substituting for Chief Beverly Cook. The SRMT recognized the efforts and achievements of the Salmon River Girls Hockey. The SRCS girl’s team hockey team, coached by Olivia Cook, captured its first Section 10 title in 10 years and ended their season with second place in NYSPHSAA. The team was also recognized for achieving academic status as “Scholar Athletes” with 75% of the team earning a 90 or above average. The SRM Tribal Youth Organization gave a presentation on their goals and main objec...
(March 6, 2018) AKWESASNE, NY – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe recently submitted its fourth Land into Trust application with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. The application, which would restore full reservation status and tribal authority over lands illegally taken by the State of New York, is part of a comprehensive plan surrounding settlement of the Tribe’s decades-old land claim case. Most recently, in 2014, Tribal Council, St. Lawrence County and New York State signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Tribe anticipated a similar MOU wit...
Shape nutritious food into awesome artwork! Fun, Flavorful, Creative, Nutritious and/or colorful. Family Food Art Challenge will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 11:30AM-1:30PM at the Homemakers Club. Family Team is 1 adult age 18 and over and 1 child age 5 years and up. All food and art tools will be provided. Lunch will be served after the challenge and prizes for all. Registration is required. To reserve your spot please call Catherine Ciampini at (613) 575-2341 ext. 3244....
Submitted by Nelson David White On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, visited the White Pine Healing Lodge on Cornwall Island, and was hosted by Nelson David White, Steering Committee Chairperson, with a tour of the facility that will be a short-term home for future patients/clients in need of recovery from the disease of addictions to drugs and alcohol, and chemical dependency. The meeting proved to be very positive. It was...
After following MCA’s regular opening protocol for the March monthly meeting, MCA started with Business from the Floor. Several members of the community expressed their concerns with ‘violence in our community’. With increasing severity and brutality, community members asked Council to ‘take a real serious look at this’. According to one community member in the last month alone, four serious assaults have been committed on community members. Community members also expressed their concern and frustration stating, ‘some of these crimes are...
Net Neutrality is the idea that internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon should treat all content flowing through their cables and cell towers equally. That means they shouldn’t be able to slide some data into “fast lanes” while blocking or otherwise discriminating against other material. In other words, these companies shouldn’t be able to block you from accessing a service like Skype, or slow down Netflix or Hulu, in order to encourage you to keep your cable package or buy a different video-streaming service. The Federal Communicat...
