A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group Every year, the Epilepsy Foundation’s National Walk for Epilepsy grows in size, scope and significance thanks to dedicated people like the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group. The walk is the preeminent event where the epilepsy community comes together to show the world the importance of raising much-needed funds and awareness about epilepsy. This year, on Saturday April 20th, the newly formed Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group participated in the n...
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April 12, 2013 -- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Patricia M. Boots 45, of Hogansburg, NY. Ms. Boots was charged with speeding, failure to obey police officer, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. Ms. Boots is alleged to have been traveling west on State Rte. 37 at a high rate of speed. When police attempted to stop her vehicle, Ms. Boots failed to stop and drove to her residence, fleeing inside her home. Ms. Boots was processed and issued appearance tickets returnable to Bombay Town Court at a later date....
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – In recent years, the daily lives of Akwesasronon have been deeply affected by a myriad of border crossing issues. Some of these issues are new, while others have been evolving for many years. In an effort to be proactive and move in the right direction, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted a Border Issues Think Tank on April 17, 2013 to develop a strategy for confronting some of these specific issues. This historic gathering, held in Akwesasne, brought together legal m...
Submitted by David Arquette Kakwitéhsti nikahá:wi Enniskó:wa tsi niwenhnì:tes ronterontahrá:raks. Thó:ne ó:nen teniethinonhwará:tons ne orontákeri. Thó:ne ó:nen tenhatihnekónkiehte ne orontákeri tsi ní:iore wahta óhses enhatihsestónnia’te. (In the springtime, in the month of March, they will tap the maple trees; then give thanks to the sap and then they boil the sap until it becomes maple syrup.) It all started on March 2, 2013 when all the people gathered at the Kanonhsésne (longhouse) to per...
HOGANSBURG – Mr. Frank M. Cook, 73, of 91 Snye Road, passed away Wednesday evening, April 18, 2013 at Cornwall Community Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past year. Frank was born on September 4, 1939 on Yellow Island, the son of the late Margaret Cook and Joseph Martin. He attended schools in Snye. A marriage to Veronica Oakes ended in divorce. He later married Ann Cook, which ended in separation. Frank first went to work on the construction of the Seaway before becoming an i...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Darlene C. (Bero) Oakes, 66, of 437 Wade LaFrance Memorial Road, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te after a short illness. Darlene was born May 4, 1946 in Massena, the daughter of Richard Herne and Ruth Bero White. She graduated from Salmon River Central School. On June 6, 1964, she married Herbert Oakes at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, officiating. Darlene was a homemaker who devoted her life to her grandchildren a...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Boots, age 56, of 225 McComber Road, Cornwall Island, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 23, 2013 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, where had been a patient since April 3rd. He had been in Cornwall Community Hospital for the previous week. Ronnie was born June 13, 1956 in Cornwall, the son of the late Jonas Boots and Pauline White Boots. He attended grade school on Cornwall Island, Central Public Middle Schools and graduated from General Vanier High Schoo...
NIAWEN KOWA A sincere thank you to all friends, neighbors and community members who helped, donated and cooked during the time when we most needed you. We would also like to thank all who came to pay their respects and who provided a great deal of comfort when we were dealing with our sorrow. A special thank you to the choir, the singers at prayers, the pall bearers, the Snye Homemakers, the cooks from the Recreation Committee, the condolence words given and Father Pastores. We realize how much our family and relatives really mean to us. Your...
Thank you, We would like to thank everyone that came to our party on Saturday. Thank you to our Aunt Tasha for helping mommy with the decorations and to your girls too. Thanks to grams for the food and to Nona for all your help too. Thank you to everyone for the fun gifts and clothes we love them. And of course we are so happy and thankful that daddy made it home in time, we missed you so much and we hear that next year you will be off fighting in the war again, so this party was so much more special that you were here with us! And of course,...
My Butterfly Today a butterfly flew by me, I thought to myself how much I miss you, My Pappi, My Butterfly, Two years ago you flew to a brighter world As you flutter around you are touching the Hearts of the ones you love, My Pappi, my Butterfly when you flutter by me I smile and say “hi” with tears in my eyes Because I’m missing you dearly, As your gentle wings flitter by me going into a different direction, I know you’re waving good bye and as to say “don’t worry I’ll be okay’” my bab...
Hogansburg - The old saying is that some weeks are better than others. That is a true statement in this case, as the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has awarded an astonishing $199,648.45 in jackpots in the course of one week ranging from April 17 – April 22, 2013. Most notably, Cindy Morris from Swanton, VT as well as an Akwesasne community member each hit big winning $50,000 each. “Big wins are part of the game and our guests had one heck of a week,” stated Director of Marketing Frank Allen. With...
Dear Editor, It is election season at the Tribe. I thought it was going to be a yawn fest, with the usual suspects representing the usual interests running for office. Then I took time out and thought “…how could this election bring us a new way of thinking to the Council table?” A close look at the current Chiefs is needed - what each brings to the table to further the health and wellbeing of Tribal members. If you are a business owner your interests are more than evenly represented. To be sure, the Mohawk business community must be repre...
To Whom It May Concern; This is our official letter announcing we will be accepting applications for the Pyke Family Memorial Scholarship. The Criteria are as follows; • Applicant must be an enrolled member of the First Nations • Applicant must write a letter of application • Applicant must include a copy of acceptance letter • Applicant must include a copy of high school transcripts We are accepting applications from students going into any field. Applications have to be hand delivered to Mohawk Vision on Rt. 37 Monday through Friday between...
After being in complete awe at how well my kids have gotten along, I was thrown for a loop with Little Brother. He has these ninja turtles that he plays with and last night he lost something that goes to them. If you don’t live in boy world, they’re little action figures with their own weapons and there are even other characters you can get like villains for the good ones to fight with. When I find a little sword or numchucks I stick them into the Ninja Turtles van. I always do because I don’t want to vacuum them up or deal with Little Broth...
To The Editor, Recently, two public information sessions were held by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environmental Division to hear from those interested in seeing how the St. Lawrence River pollution settlement funds from Reynolds, ALCOA and the General Motors bankruptcy settlement will be spent on environmental restoration. This settlement took twenty-years to complete. The first meeting was held at the Akwesasne Seniors Center and the second meeting at the Massena Quality Inn. Media coverage of the two meetings showed the difference in the...
Local 440 Ironworkers are getting ready for the next election; they recently held a chicken BBQ on Friday, April 19, 2013. The kitchen and BBQ pits at the American Legion were busy with at least 10 volunteers working. The money raised at this fundraiser will be used for expenses for members to take part in the upcoming election in June. A smaller delegation will be sent to nominate members for positions of the President, Vice President, Business Officer, Business Manager and five positions for t...
Cornwall, Ontario - April 18, 2013 - In the late afternoon of March 12th, 2013, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were called to Cornwall’s Port of Entry (POE) by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers. It is alleged that Tanner JOCK (age 22), from Akwesasne, Quebec, was attempting to cross the POE with 11 cases of contraband cigarette baggies in his vehicle. JOCK was arrested for possession of the unstamped tobacco and later released from custody on a Recognizance. T...
Two artists entered their pieces into the Annual Juried Show in Cornwall on April 6 to May 10, 2013. Niioieron Perkins displayed a beautiful array of Iroquoian Raised Beadwork called “The Collectors.” Niioieron has become a well-known artist in fashion and beadwork in areas across the nation. Her piece is available for sale. Barbara Benedict has also submitted artwork that is oil on acrylic as her media. Barbara painted an impressive picture of her grandson who was then two years old. She has...
Submitted by Kahneratokwas The Four Bridges Traveling Permaculture Institute successfully completed their first Service Learning Trip to South America back in January. “It was a small group, but an educational experience for all of us,” reflects Executive Director Emigdio Ballon. Ballon and co-founder Lorraine Gray began their journey in Peru with six participants including Percy and Louise Schmeiser. The Schmeiser’s are world renowned for their 16 year battle with Monsanto, when their canola fi...
What do teens, workshops, leadership and social networking have in common? Survey says – 4-H STARR! The State Teen Action Representative Retreat (STARR) is a three-day, fun-filled event where 4-H teens participate in a variety of workshops and activities meant to challenge, excite and further develop life skills. The event is planned by teens and adults serving on the youth/adult STARR planning committee. STARR is open to all NYS 4-H teens. Beginning on, Friday, April 12th, a group of nine t...
Submitted by Rob White The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment held the first ever Boys Night Out event on April 12th & 13th, 2013. This event was held at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation and 13 participants ages 12 to 14 years old attended. Participants were able to interact with Youth from Akwesasne with fun games, anti bullying activities and a talking circle. Cst. Rob White AMPS, talked about community, life choices and experiences. Tribal Police Officer Cpl. PJ Burns spoke with youth...
Salmon River High School awarded the March Student of the Month to students nominated based on the character trait of Honesty. Congratulations to Krissy White, Trina Thompson and Tsioweriio Lazore! Each student was awarded with a gift bag and a gift card courtesy of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program....
Salmon River Central Native Film Students recently won 3rd place in the video contest, “Speak the Truth To Power.” The topic of their video was bullying, and it was centered around the Human Rights Defender, Jamie Nabozny. Their video featured the “Skennen Ratihawi” initiative at the Mohawk School, with an interview of Angela Elijah, as well as footage from the tree planting at Salmon River. It also included a dramatization of a student being bullied. The students who produced the film were: S...
Dear Monica, Can you suggest more online learning resources to help me remember what I learned in the local computer classes hosted by SRMT? Nia:wen, Excel Fan Dear Excel Fan, Another great online resource is called HowtoGeek.com. Search that website for “Microsoft office quick start guides” and you will find free guides that are created for online learners that are also very busy. I like them because I don’t have to read through a ton of details and I can get right to the content that I have a question about. The quick start guides are easy...
