A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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With all of the loss in the community this past year many of us are probably looking back on happier times. Stories of the old days before the industries moved into the area, before chemicals harmed the water, plant life, and fish. The days before those same chemicals began to make their way up the chain of life – harming women and preventing them from nurturing their children for fear of tainting them with those chemicals. There have been so many environmental catastrophes done to the c...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Environment Department sponsored a workshop called Akwesasne Trapping and Life Skills on the Land. This workshop focused on fur harvest, wild food, wildlife management and conservation. Led by Lionel Lacroix, a member of the Algonquin First Nation and Quebec Certified Trapper Instructor from Fort Coulonge, QC, the workshop took place in the district of Tsi Snaihne and the southern portion of the territory of Akwesasne during the weeks of April 4-8 and April...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was first held in September 2010 with an overwhelming positive response from the national public. A second date has been set for this coming Saturday, April 30 with one of the drop off locations being the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police parking lot from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm. “This initiative addresses an issue that our investigative unit works on in their daily workload jointly with AMPS and other outside agencies. Recently this work has led up to arrests,” said Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief of Pol...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Ian A. Seymour, age 55, of 60 Seymour Road, suddenly passed away on Saturday evening, April 23, 2011 at Cornwall Community Hospital, with his family and friends by his side. Ian was born on September 12, 1955 in Cornwall, the son of the late John A. and Mary Kay Beauvais Seymour. He attended schools on Cornwall Island and graduated from General Vanier in Cornwall. He later went to St. Lawrence College in Cornwall for welding trades. Ian had a great passion for artwork and s...
Akwesasne - Mr. Michael Edward White, age 57, of Kawehnoke Apartment Road, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday at his home. Michael was born on February 25, 1954, in Syracuse, NY, the son of Joseph and Marion Louise Benedict White. He attended schools in St. Regis and Cornwall. He was a self-employed contractor owning Kawehnoke Concrete and Renovations. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by 5 brothers, Harold and Theresa; Carl and Carol; Dennis and Sue; Nelson...
ST. REGIS, QUEBEC – Mr. Simon King, age 83, of 67 Kateri Tekakwitha Street, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2011 at Cornwall Community Hospital, where he had been taken earlier in the day. Simon was born December 12, 1927 at the family home in St. Regis, Quebec, the son of Lawrence Mitchell and Christie King. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Dan Mitchell. He attended school in St. Regis. On September 2, 1946, he married Marjorie Francis at the St. Regis Catholi...
A Tribute to Tewatenniheh Jean F. Herne October 24, 1933 – April 2011 From: PICEI, Pamoja International Cultural Exchange, Inc. Written by one of her dearest friends: Florence Patterson We want to share with you today that which you may or may not know about our beloved Tewatenniheh (Jean F. Herne). Tewatenniheh served in the capacity of the Mohawk Culture Director since 1992. She became totally committed to the promotion of the Mohawk Culture for PICEI when PICEI presented The Festival of t...
Casino Expansion Letter to the Editor, I was very disappointed with the turnout for the ‘expansion of the casino’ meeting and the ‘ethics ordinance’ meeting that went like this; a couple of people showed for the ‘ethics meeting’, I believe I was the only community member who objected to the proposed expansion of the casino who attended this meeting. Both of the above mentioned meetings are vital to this community. Ethics keeps our elected officials in check. It was determined at a recent monthly tribal meeting the current ethics ordinance i...
Thank You A very big Niawen kowa to the Akwesasne community from the family of “Baby Jrake Whitecrow”. Special thanks to all the people who donated baskets and money for the cause and to all our ticket sellers and people who worked at the door, especially family members who sold tickets for all the raffles. Our 50/50 winner was Jingles Mitchell. Once again thank you from the family of “Jrake Whitecrow”. Thank you to Roger Mitchell and the River Mohawk Band. Good Job. Jade & Jake “Baby Jrake” Tota Vanessa Tota Roni Auntie Steph...
Appreciation from Kanatakon School CONGRATULATIONS! The winner of the framed sketch raffled by the Kana:takon School Fund-Raising Committee was Kenny Oakes of Snye. All proceeds will go toward the grades 7/8 end of the year class field trips and student activity fund. Special thanks to everyone in the community who purchased tickets. Nia:wen to the following students who sold tickets: Leo Delormier-Leaf 8A Morgan White-Cree-8A Morgan Gray 8B Lakeisha Mitchell 8B Cleveland Summers 8B Michaela Francis-8B Chay Jacobs 8B Madison Delormier-7A...
It Is Not Simply Climate Change It Is A Climatic Revolt ©By Doug George-Kanentiio A casual reading of the April 6 edition of the New York Times exposes the myth of climate change as brought about by human beings. It is not climate change; it is an outright climatic mutation with permanent effects on all species of life on this planet. It is an ecological rebellion, a revolt by the earth, a radical and deadly response to an unprecedented assault upon what we, as indigenous peoples, believe to be a living organism with its own peculiar...
Kateri Tekakwitha’s Annual Feast Day was celebrated on Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 at St. Francis Xavier Mission and Shrine of Kateri in Kahnawake. Bishop Lionel Gendron of the Diocese of Montreal celebrated the Mass. Akwesasne was well represented during the celebration: Alma Ransom did one of the readings; and Orlo Ransom and Reginald Mitchell were in the procession for the Knights of Columbus. The Mohawk Choir filled the church with their beautiful four-part harmony. The sound of their voices filling the church was one of the times when y...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club hosted an Easter celebration for club members and their families’ this past Saturday afternoon. Children excitedly participated in relay races, an Easter egg hunt, and a cook-out to help fuel the festivities. Nia:wen to the staff who organized this fun-filled afternoon....
On Thursday, April 21 renowned clown/magician Belly Buttons visited the students of Tsi Snaihne School as part of an Easter celebration. Ms. Buttons wowed the students with her storytelling ability and magical powers. All of the children were eager to be her assistant for each magical act. After the show in the gymnasium, Belly Buttons visited each classroom to create balloon animals for the children. This event took place thanks to Iakhihsohtha Activity Coordinator, Maureen Benedict. She...
Kakwitetstsi Nikahawi Enniskowa Tsiniwenh:nites nonen ronterontara:raks Tho:ne’ Onen Entitewahwe’non:ni ne Orontakeri, Tho:ne’ onen Tenhatihnekonkiehte Tsiniiore Enwaton Watha Oses. (In the spring time, in the month of March, they will drill holes in the trees, and then collect the sap, and then boil the sap until it becomes maple syrup.) This was a record breaking year for making maple syrup. Sonkwaiatison was very generous to us this year. We must have done something right by burning tobac...
Spring means flower buds and blooming trees — and if you’re one of the millions of people who have springtime allergies, it also means sneezing, congestion, runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. Springtime allergies — also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis — can make you miserable. But before you settle for plastic flowers and artificial turf, try these simple strategies to keep springtime allergies under control. REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE TO ALLERGY TRIGGERS There are a number of things that you can do to reduce your exposure to the thi...
Akwesasne Territory— On April 30, 2011, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal voters will be able to vote in a referendum, “Do you support the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Expansion Project at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino?” The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council urges all eligible voters to VOTE in the upcoming referendum on Saturday April 30, 2011. Voting will be held in the lobby of the Tribal Community Building on Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Information about the expansion is available on the tribe’s Facebook page and on the homepage of the tribal we...
With the many changes that your child goes through during their teen years it may be hard for you to tell if your teen is experimenting with alcohol. It is normal for teens to be moody and they may change some of their friends and interests, but when should you start to wonder if there is more going on? The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) gives some possible warning signs of teenage alcohol abuse. These include: Physical: fatigue, repeated health complaints, red and glazed eyes and a lasting cough. Emotional:...
Jaquar “Roarbotics” Team, grade 5 and grade 6 elementary students is one of eight teams nationwide to be invited to the Lego League World Festival to be held in St. Louis , Missouri on April 24-30th, 2011. The team is comprised of Josh Miller, Payne Benedict, Kaynen Buckshot, Alexandria Brown, Cory Brasher, Cody Peets, Kaeliana Smoke, Nate Bressard and Blake Lazore. The team’s robotic instructor is Ms. Nicole Gladding. 2011 WORLD FESTIVAL FLLCeremonies FLL Opening Ceremonies/America’s Center...
The Head Chiefs, or certain of them, are each attended by a sub-Chief, properly called Warrior Chief, but now usually known as the Second Chief, who is an executive officer, but also may appear in Council as the Deputy of the Head Chief, in case of the absence of the latter. He has no voice in Council except when so acting as Deputy, but in modern times he frequently sits in Council and takes part in deliberations, if permitted to do so by the Head Chief. The Second Chief is chosen in the same manner as a successor to the Head Chief ship, from...
(CORNWALL, ON) – On April 25, 2011 at approximately 8:00pm, a Cornwall Regional Task Force (RTF) officer, conducting patrol in South Glengarry, located two vehicles parked in a fire lane at the rear of a service centre on Highway 401. The officer launched an investigation and as a result, searched the Ford Windstar and 2004 Chevrolet Impala, seizing 102 pounds of marihuana with an estimated street value of $460,000. Both vehicles were seized as offence related property. Charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking are: Richard D...
•• This is a quiet month in Haudenosaunee Country. There have been practices in the different nations; some have been spending time practicing for the Condolence that takes place on this coming Saturday, April 30th at the Tonawanda Seneca Nation. The Condolence ceremony will start at 9:00am. The younger brothers, (Oneida’s, Cayuga’s) will be doing the majority of the parts of the ceremony, as the Seneca’s are considered an elder brother along with the Onondagas and Mohawks. This is all day ceremony ending about 5:00pm. There will be dinner se...
1. Onkwehshón:’a People 2. Ahkwesáhsne Place of Ahkwesáhsne 3. Ohwéntsia Earth 4. Rati’nikòn:rare They mind 5. Tsi Ratihiatónhkhwa Their office 6. Ionkhihretsiá:rons They are encouraging us 7. Taetewatohtáhrho We all ought to clean up 8. Ohahaktónkie Along the road 9. Kahenta’kéhson Along the grass 10. Kí:ken kakwitè:ne nikahá:wi This spring time 11. Ón:wa iahiakserá:te This week 13. Tsi niiahiàkseres During the weekend (This Saturday) 14. Tsi tewarò:rok Let us collect 15. Katshe’takè:ron Scattered bottles 16. Tsi tewarorókhon Let us colle...
Photo taken in 1978 at the Mohawk School Firemen’s Field Day Front L-R: ? Sunday, Cecil Ransom, Jimmy Sunday, James E. Lazore, Mitch Sunday, Charlie Jacobs Back L-R: Unknown, Dave McDonald, Joe Phillips, Bunny Arquette, Morris Adams, Daniel McDonald, Richard Phillips, Charles “Butch” Jacobs, Reginald Mitchell, Buzz Rouselle...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Animal Control Program organized a cat/dog vaccination clinic for pets of tribally enrolled members on Wednesday, April 20. The clinic was held at the HAVFD Station #1 with the vaccinations administered by the North Franklin Vet Services of Chateaugay, NY. Enrolled tribal members began lining up with their pets for the clinic long before the official 5:00 pm start time. Families arrived carrying cats in their jackets with multiple dogs on leashes only to wait u...
