A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Haudenosaunee have a unique spiritual, cultural, and historic relationship with the land, which is embodied in Gayananshogowa, the Great Law of Peace. This relationship goes far beyond federal and state legal concepts of ownership, possession, or other legal rights. The Haudenosaunee are one with the land and all that depends on the land, and consider ourselves part of it. It is the duty of the Nations’ leaders to work for a healing of the land, to protect it, and to pass it on to future generations. The Haudenosaunee know that every p...
Front: Jolie Gibson, Chrissy Benedict, Mirabella Lazore, Sydney Mitchell, Tiarra Cook and Tiawni White. Back: Camryn Buckshot, Blayke Gibson, Jillian Benedict, Trysten Burns, Jacelyn Lazore, Halle Cooke, Marcella Thomas, Geena Terrance, Kianna Burns and Tatyanna Papineau. Photo submitted by Joy Lazore-Gibson....
One of the defendants accused of illegally running the Three Feathers Casino is seeking the remove the presiding judge, while two others are seeking a 30-day postponement. Thomas Angus Square moved for Judge Thomas J. McAvoy to recuse himself on the grounds that he cannot preside impartially. He claims McAvoy has no jurisdiction over him, further accusing him of being in a “good-ole-boys club.” Square is additionally seeking immediate release from custody and outright dismissal of all charges against him. He, along with William Roger Jock, Anth...
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment organized an outstanding event for teens and those adults who can go face to face with "Zombies" on Friday, October 25, 2013. Targeted at teens, the "Zombie Infested Obstacle Course" was enjoyed by anyone over the age of 11 and had nerves of steel to ward off all the zombies while making it through the obstacle course. And if screaming for your life by being scared out of your wits is enjoyment, then the evening was pure joy. Planning for this...
Tribal Police are seeking the public’s help with an investigation into a stabbing that happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 27 on Raquette Point Road. Police say a 22-year-old male, who they did not identify in a press release, was stabbed multiple times in the torso at 237 Raquette Point Road around 2:45 a.m. The release does not identify the suspect, but says police know who it is. The victim was transported by ambulance to Massena Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released for his injuries. Tribal Police ask anyone w...
CORNWALL ISLAND – Gerald "Washington" – "Wishe" Thompson, age 57, of 20 Phillip Hopps Memorial Road, Cornwall Island, Ont., passed away very unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Washington was born April 23, 1956 in Cornwall, Ontario to the late Bernard and Annie Leaf Thompson. Wishe was a graduate of the General Vanier schools in Cornwall. He married Darlene Cook on August 25, 2001. Wishe worked at the traveling College, Huey Point Industrial; and as an Iron Worker for Loc...
SNYE, Quebec – Yvonne A. Miller, age 51, 63 McDonald Ave., passed away Thursday evening, October 24, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after battling cancer for the past four years. Yvonne was born March 3, 1962, in Cornwall, Ont., the daughter of the late Harry T. and Irene A. Thompson Jacobs. She attended St. Regis Mohawk School, Salmon River, schools in Rochester, and graduated from GVSS in Cornwall in 1980. She married Steven M. Miller on October 18, 1986, in Fort C...
Barney Sharrow passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at the age of 74. Loving husband to Cassandra, cherished Dad to Lee Siegel and Joel (Val) Sharrow. Also survived by his grandchildren, his sister Lillian, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his son Roger Hill and his brothers. The family received friends on Saturday, October 26, 2013 until the time of service in the Benner Funeral Chapel. If so desired, donations to the Firestone Clinic for...
NIAWEN:KOWA to the family and friends who came to celebrate TOTA MAE'S 100TH BIRTHDAY on October 19th. She enjoyed a delicious meal and birthday cake with an entertaining performance by our own Elvis (T.J. Jackson). All the wonderful gifts and cards were opened at her home that evening. She even got a Tota doll and other enjoyable playmates, and monies received will be used to buy her favorites. Special Thanks to the cooks who prepared the delicious traditional meal and our friends at Jack...
Submitted by Sandi Barnes On Wednesday October 23rd, our Parent and Family Involvement Committee at the Ahkwesashne Mohawk School (AMS) hosted a Fall Harvest Festival for our students and their families. Our evening started out in the Cafeteria with a delicious Corn Soup, Fried Bread and Strawberry Drink meal prepared by our kitchen staff, Darius and Yolanda. Once everyone had eaten their meal, they were free to visit 8 different stations located throughout the school provided by Community...
CATS Spay/Neuter Program would like to thank the following for their contributions at our 2013 Strut Your Mutt: #9 Convenience Store, Akwesasne Puppy Style Dog Biscuits, Amberdawn La France, Andrea Dugan and her dog Thunder, Denise Jones from De Dawgs, Leroux Quickstop of Fort Covington, Lorraine Thomas, Pet Valu of Cornwall, Tractor Supply of Massena, Twin Leaf of Akwesasne, and the wonderful volunteers. Despite freezing cold weather, we made warm memories....
Letter to the Editor My name is Rachelle Lazore and I cannot talk. I am 20 years old and have a language disability but I can communicate with whales and dolphins. There is a dolphin in Florida named "Winter" who has a prosthetic tail. She's getting big and cannot live in the wild anymore. I saw this fundraiser to win a trip to Florida to meet Winter as many handicapped children go there. I am wondering if you can help me get my dream to see Winter by this fundraiser. We would like to know if...
I’m writing to inform the community of the illegal wrong doings that the tribal chiefs, Ron Lafrance, Paul Thompson and their legal department Michelle Mitchell have done to me. On December 12, 2012, my mother Agnes Bero signed her house and land over to me. She did this with a clear mind. I was then given the deed to the house and property. The tribal Deed was signed, stamped and recorded with the SRMT Tribal Council. Everything was done legal and my deed was fine for months. In February 2013, I received a phone call from Corleen Jacco i...
Letter to the editor OCTOBER 27, 2013 PROCEED WITH CAUTION During the past few weeks, I have come to the conclusion that the Grand Chief did a commendable job in deflecting my letter concerning third party management, if in fact it was written by the Grand Chief, and not one of his subordinates. The response has even made it to the monthly newsletter Onkwe’ta:ke. Why are not the concerns that are raised at district and general meetings raised in the newsletter? Why are issues that are raised by the membership not raised with the entire c...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department says NIAWEN:KÓWA to the Akwesasne community with special thanks to DUNKIN DONUTS for offering a free coffee coupon for all who participated. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day took place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 and provided a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. With your support, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department collected 97.4 pounds of...
On a blustery Sunday afternoon the CATS Spay and Neuter program held its second annual "Strut Your Mutt" at Generations park. The pavilion looked wonderful thanks to the folks from the Partridge House who volunteered, and though it was very cold, many showed up for a great cause. All the money raised at Strut Your Mutt went to the CATS Spay and Neuter program. There were several costume contest categories, a 50/50 raffle and a number of baskets and goodies raffled off as well. Andrea Dugan did...
By Sesi King The late Anna Swamp Johnson, Summerville, Pa. displayed her skill at archery hunting at the Keystone Park as a young woman. She was the first woman to be recorded killing a deer during that special season in 1952 with a sure shot of her bow. Anna was the sister to the late Leo Swamp, Catherine Swamp Cook, late Lena Swamp Cantatore, Grace Swamp Chubb, and Peter Back. Her husband was William Johnson of Summerville and their children who still reside in that area are: Raeann Miller...
•Is it only abuse if it’s violent? Answer: Physical abuse is just one type of child abuse. Neglect and emotional abuse can be just as damaging, and since they are more subtle; others are less likely to intervene. •Is it only ‘’bad people” that abuse their children? Answer: While it’s easy to say that only ‘’bad people’’ abuse their children, it’s not always so black and white. Not all abusers are intentionally harming their children. Many have been victims of abuse themselves, and don’t know any other way to parent. Others may be struggling...
Paul Hetzler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Having received my first pocketknife at age ten, I wasted no time in launching my career as a famous sculptor. How hard could it be, I thought, and gathered a pile of two-by-four lumber scrap ends which to carve. Thinking I should warm up before producing a Remington-inspired bucking bronco, I set about to make a fish. Fresh from a rigorous Sharp Object Safety Class (“Always cut away from yourself. OK, have fun.”), I was careful with the blade. However, that lumber was tou...
Thank you, thank you! I’m sending out a big thank you to my family, friends and the whole community for supporting my efforts to raise funds for the Iakhihsohtha Activity Fund. I’d also like to acknowledge the special donations from Brass Horse, Akwesasne Mini Mart, Twin Leaf, TLC Country Kitchen and Big Boyz Gas Station. Your generosity will surely bring a smile to all the residents at Iakhihsohtha throughout the year for their activities. Leona Cook...
Author: Monica Peters, MoniGarr.com She:kon Monica, I’ve heard that my website must be updated to be responsive. What does that even mean? I thought my website already responds to visitors because it shows information to all visitors. I want to sound like I know what I’m talking about when I tell my web designer that I’m not going to pay a million bucks to make my website responsive. Nia:wen, Responsive in Akwesasne She:kon Responsive in Akwesasne, Websites must be responsive in order to show content in the most appropriate format for deskt...
Submitted by Kim Loran Sgt. 1st Class Austin Boots will be deployed for his 3rd tour of his Army career to Afghanistan. Earlier this summer Austin's wife Kayla had a surprise deployment/family picnic to enable family members to say "so long" (because we can't say goodbye) and hang out with him. He was humbled that so many showed up to honor him, because after all he is one of many that fight for "our freedom". We are honored to have him as part of our family. Austin›s career started in 2001 and...
Dear Community: Nearly 3 million Americans have epilepsy. Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder affecting all age groups, yet the public is largely unaware it is a serious condition with severe consequences for people living with epilepsy and their families. November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and I am one of thousands of volunteers working to raise awareness of this condition. Epilepsy is common, but many people don’t know what to do when someone is having a seizure. That’s why the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group is ask...
Story Submitted by Regina Alexander The Little Theatre of Bedford, Indiana, recently put on a performance of "Annie" and the director was Cheri Barnes from Akwesasne. Cheri is the daughter of Berlin Barnes and Veronica Trippany Barnes. Even more fantastic, the play was so popular the final weekend shows sold out and the theatre added more shows. One newspaper article said: Little Theatre of Bedford has added a special performance of "Annie" Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Director Cheri Barnes said all...
(Hogansburg, NY) Last year, Swamp’s Performance Automotive raised over one thousand dollars’ worth of toys and over four hundred dollars’ worth of food for the Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys. This year they’re back at it, installing free brakes in clients’ cars in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy to help benefit children in the community. “It was so great to see all of the support we received from our customers last year that we wanted to run this offer again,” said Casey Swamp, owner of Swamp’s Performance Automotive. “We...
