A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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A group of Akwesasne community members announced this week that they have formed an election board and plan to hold an election for council positions later this month. The group of individuals, Melvin White, Larry Thompson and Dana Leigh Thompson, said in an interview with Indian Time that they are attempting to form a new government that they hope will be recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as representative of the St. Regis Mohawk tribal members, if the people put it into place. “We the people – whoever we so choose – that’s who they (...
Tashina General, a 21-year-old pregnant woman from the Six Nations reserve, was found buried in a shallow grave last week. She had reportedly been strangled to death. General, who was four months pregnant, went missing on Jan. 22. Friends and family scoured the Six Nations area for her, sending requests for assistance throughout Indian country. Police have charged 20-year-old Kent Owen Hill, or Squire-Hill, with second-degree murder. Authorities said Hill and General dated at one time....
The body of a 37-year-old Akwesasne man was found in Quebec waters last week after having been missing since Christmas Eve. Alexander “Dooney” Vincent Lazore-Jocko was reported missing by family members on Dec. 24, 2007. At the time, police had very few clues but helicopters and crews searched the waters in and around Akwesasne. Quebec police did not release information on the recovery of Jocko’s body but family listed his death as a result of a boating accident on the St. Lawrence River. Jocko...
A pipe that broke in the Akwesasne Cultural Center’s bathroom sent the staff on a downward spiral, but with Arrow White Construction on the job, things are looking up once again. When the pipe broke, extensive flooding of the basement (where the museum/cultural center is housed) occurred. It was discovered on April 12 by an employee opening up the building on a Saturday. Two to three inches of water had accumulated throughout the entire lower level and though volunteers were quick to respond a...
Alex “Dooney” Vincent Jocko, age 38, of 30 Jocko Road, Akwesasne, Ontario, following a boating accident on the St. Lawrence River and missing since December 24, 2007. Alex was born on March 8, 1970 in Cornwall and was the son of Patricia (Lazore) Adiaconitei and the late Dwayne Jocko (March 11, 2005) . He attended schools in Akwesasne, Cornwall and a Criminal Justice Program in Malone, New York. Alex is survived by two daughters, Chelsea Jocko, age 16 and Kaitlyn Jocko, age 13, and their mot...
Patricia Ann “Minnie” Levac (nee Swenson), age 42, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus. Minnie was a wonderful example of courage and incredible strength until the very end. She was a true hero to her husband Ian “Chuck”. The memories of her love and dedication for her children Billy, Alexandra, and Isaiah will last forever. Minnie’s beautiful smile and hearty laugh will be sorely missed by her parents Cecil and Nancy (Cook) Swenson; her in-laws Brimo and...
Mrs. Evelyn H. Donaldson, 91, of 100 North Main Street, Massena, died Saturday (April 26, 2008) afternoon at Massena Memorial Hospital, where had been a patient since April 16th. She was born August 27, 1916 in Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Floyd B. and Arie Junelle Brodie Hopson. She attended and graduated from Massena High School in 1934. She later attended Canton Agricultural and Technical College. She married Vernon J. Donaldson on June 20, 1939 at the Baptist...
April 25, 2008 Letter to the Editor, I read the letter written by Chaz Kader (Mohawk Chamber of Commerce at Akwesasne, Executive Director) about outside investors and the risks that they would be taking by investing in a business in Akwesasne. Any investor knows that there are always risks that are taken in any investments anywhere and on anything that is being invested, I do not know of any guarantees for any investors not to lose anywhere so why would you entertain such a question to this community? An investor takes a chance and if it fails...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have been Probationary Members and the Membership Board is now considering granting them full Akwesasne Membership: Teri-Lynn Leroux, age 24, and Tina Louise Nuttall age 26, are the daughters of Cecelia (Thompson) Leroux of Akwesasne and Daniel Leroux, a non-native. Jodanna Logan, age 28, is the daughter of June Jackson, of Akwesasne and Alfred Logan of Six Nations. Kristy Lauzon, age 32, the daughter of Mona Lee (Oakes) Lauzon of Akwesasne and Carl Lauzon, a non-native. Lance Martin, a...
Burglary As a result of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at SP Massena the following subjects were arrested for one count each of Burglary in the First Degree. JAMES BERNIE ELWARD, age 43, residing in Iroquois Village, Massena, NY and ROBERT ALLAN WRIGHT, age 23, Main Street, Massena, NY. The defendants are accused of entering a private residence on ST 11C in the hamlet of Winthrop and demanding money from the homeowner, while displaying a handgun. Both defendants are currently being arrai...
The ‘Without Violence Award’ is open to all graduating grade 8 Akwesasne students. This includes, but is not limited to, students from Salmon River, JW Leary, Kanatakon, Freedom School, Trinity Catholic School or any private institutions. The student is required to write/type a 3-7 page essay on this year’s topic: “Provide three alternatives/strategies that will prevent violent situations.” The student must include a cover page with the following information: name, address, school, date, age, teacher and homeroom. The successful winner w...
For the past two years, a group of all women – most of them mothers – spent their weekdays at Iohahi:io learning the ins and outs of the hospitality and tourism field. On Friday evening, the twelve adult students graduated from the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program in a ceremony attended by their friends and families, Iohahi:io staff, course instructors, and representatives from various businesses who gave the students hands-on experience throughout the course. This was the first group...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School held its first Indoor Bobsleigh Race on April 22, 2008. The event was spectacular, filled with thrills and excitement for both the spectators and participants. There were student teams, teacher teams and combination teacher and student teams entered in the race. The event planned by Mr. Claude Chevrier, Phys Ed Teacher, involved teams of four participants scooting across the floor while holding their teammates ankles. To win, the entire team had to be connected...
AKWESASNE - On May 4, 2008, the Mohawk Bingo Palace Poker Room will be hosting the first Charity Poker Tournament benefiting Mountain Lake PBS. The No Limit Texas Hold’em style poker tournament will start at noon with 200 players from across the North Country including PBS Executives, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Representatives, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Executives and local business people. Several mouths ago the Mohawk Bingo Palace accepted a proposal from Mountain Lake PBS to host a Charity Poker Tournament to assist them with raising funds f...
As part of the Earth Day recognition, students at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School took part in a major clean-up on the school grounds. Papers and refuse of every kind were collected by the students and staff leaving us with a greener schoolyard and a cleaner earth. Thank you to all for doing your part in cleaning up our environment....
Jenny the Black Lab has been enjoying the warm weather after the long, cold winter. Her owner – Shannon Burns – takes her for long walks at the Robert Moses State Park Nature Center. She runs, swims, chases various wildlife, plays fetch and swims some more. Like most Labs, Jenny loves being in the water....
The Kawehno:ke Community Center and Tri-District Elders hosted an evening of music, food and good company Friday evening. The Spring Fling was open to everyone in the community and featured a live band. The event formerly invited community members out of their homes after a long winter to start enjoying the season of spring....
The committee members of the Akwesasne Racing against Drugs 2008 want to thank the community for helping make the 7th edition a success. Special thanks go out to our community area sponsors: the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Social Services, RCMP National Aboriginal Policing Services from Ottawa and the Akwesasne Area Management Board who were responsible for purchasing the very informative Drug Books with the int...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. Our new “We Love Visitors” series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don’t be scared to come and visit us (we’ll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to s...
Name: Tayton Grey Square Born: October 9, 2007 Weight: 8lbs 1 oz Length: 21 1/2 inches Parents: Joseph Square and Chatnie Herne Maternal Grandparents: Edward Herne and Sharon Jacobs Nolan Paternal Grandparents: Andy and Rosemary Square Maternal Great Grandparents: Shirley Cole Beaulieu and the late George Jacobs Paternal Great Grandparents: Jimmy and Margaret Montour...
Name: Taeys Tehoionwake Benedict Born: Saturday, April 26, 2008 Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz. Length: Off the chart Parents: Dorian Benedict and Patrice Phillips Maternal Grandparents: Lisa and Jay Benedict Maternal Great-grandparents: Stanley Francis and the late Elizabeth Francis, and Pat and Buster Benedict Maternal Great-great-grandparent: May Thompson Paternal Grandparents: Peter Phillips and Chantelle Tasse Paternal Great-grandparents: The late Mary Gaspe and the late Peter Phillips,...
Massena Central & Salmon River Central Receive $2000 Each Akwesasne – The Mohawk Bingo Palace Class II Casino donated $4000 to local high school lacrosse teams to assist with extra expenses incurred but not covered by the school district. Massena Central and Salmon River Central each received checks for $2000 on April 28th; both coaches were on hand to receive their checks from Janique Odjick, Mohawk Bingo Palace Marketing Manager. The Massena and Salmon Lacrosse programs have been hit with addi...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Election Committee will be holding the Tribal Caucus on Saturday, May 3rd at 10 am in the Community Building Lobby. Nominations for 1 Chief, 1 Sub-Chief, 3 year terms and a Tribal Clerk, 1 year term will be accepted by enrolled, eligible voters. Elections for the 3 positions will be held on June 7. If you have any questions regarding your voting status, please contact the Tribal Clerk’s Office. Immediately following the caucus is a meeting to discuss the most recent petition....
Staff at Tsiionkwanonhso:te has a wide circle of volunteers who offer their services and time to the chronic fare facility. The volunteers have provided residents of the home with many things they wouldn’t have otherwise. On Monday evening those people who regularly show how much they care about Tsiionkwanonhso:te were thanked and shown how much they’re cared about by the people at Tsiionkwanonhso:te. A dinner was provided at Ramada Inn in Cornwall. Among those honored was Jocelyn Fraser, a pet...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. Our new “We Love Visitors” series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don’t be scared to come and visit us (we’ll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to s...
