A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held its annual caucus Saturday to accept nominations for chief, sub-chief and tribal clerk. When nominations were closed, the list of candidates was full of politically familiar names as well as some brand new ones. The candidates have until this Friday to accept their nomination and the following list of candidates is unofficial until that time. For the position of chief, nominees are Monica Jacobs (nominated by Diane Garrow and Ruth Peters), incumbent Lorraine...
A Constable man is in stable condition at Burlington’s Fletcher Allen Health Care after he was shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an alleged drug-related incident in Constable. Two agents have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation. On Monday evening (May 5), border patrol agents said they attempted to stop two ATVs driving near the Trout River border crossing. The drivers of both ATVs allegedly fled into the woods. A short time later the agents spotted one of the ATVs again and when they approached it, they say the d...
An Akwesasne youth was arrested by Massena Village Police Monday after he allegedly used a stun gun on two other students. Seventeen-year-old Tekarateneken Horn-David was charged with 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon at Massena High School just before 2 p.m. The stun gun was confiscated by police and Horn-David was turned over to his parents following processing. Police could not say where Horn-David obtained the gun....
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Cst. Rudy, also known as Sgt. Roger Mitchell’s canine partner, is undergoing surgery in Ottawa this week to repair torn ligaments he sustained in his front left leg. According to Mitchell, Rudy twisted and bent his leg on uneven ground. The dog had immediately turned around and returned to Mitchell, obviously hurt. “I thought he broke it,” Mitchell said. A trip to the veterinarian revealed that Rudy hadn’t broken his leg, but had torn ligaments and would require surgery...
Greg Clause coached Ontario South Girls Hockey in the 2006 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Kahnawake, Que., and the 2007 NAHC in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Greg was interested in coaching this year’s team also, he became sick just before the tournament and called to say he couldn’t make it, but he would watch the finals on television. We told him we would use him for inspiration and put on a good show for him. After the final game we called him, but he had gone to bed already. The...
On a recent trip to the southwest I had the opportunity to listen to the concerns of Native people in that region. They, like the Haudenosaunee, are worried about the loss of their indigenous languages, the intrusion of the media on the youth, widespread substances abuses, the overall decline in health for all age groups and the excesses of Indian governments across the continent. Most worrisome for many was the removal of Natives from tribal roles for what many claimed were personal vendettas. They also believed it was an increasingly...
May 2, 2008 Letter to the Editor, I went to the meeting that was scheduled by Melvin White and Larry Thompson, this past Thursday May 1, 2008 and was pleasantly amazed at all the information that was presented and documentation that further backed the information. I realized how we as community members are being manipulated by our leaders who wish to stay in power and are attempting to maintain that comfort zone for self interest at the expense of all who live here. The truth of the matter is the 3 Chief Government was dissolved back in July...
“The Need for More Educational Programming” As a young professional working in the realm of Higher Education, I often find myself seeking ways in which I can further my own education. In May of 2006, I completed my M.Ed in the Counseling and Human Development Program at St. Lawrence University. Currently, I am the Assistant Director for the Community Based Learning Programs at St. Lawrence University’s, Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership. In the fall of 2007, I enrolled in the St. Lawrence Leadership Institute, whose mission is “to f...
To the Community of Akwesasne: The Akwesasne Jr. B Wolves have been struggling for the past years and find it difficult to get out of the bottom of the barrel. The community does not support a losing team and that is where we have been for the last three years. The Board held a meeting on May 1, 2008 and discussed the decisions that we have to make for the club. We have been trying to get out of our deficit situation. At this meeting it was decided to bring it to the Community, as the Wolves are a community team. We need your help in this...
To the Editor, The enclosed transcripts indicate a Right of Way notably as 204-7. The attached land survey registers this portion of land as a Right of Way. The dispute originates with a transfer between Joseph Benedict and Philip Benedict. This Right of Way gives access to lot 204-7 which was purchased in 2001. I would like to inform all community members interested in purchasing property from Philip Benedict, that this portion of land known as 204-7 is a Right of Way. Private ownership of this Right of Way is disputed. Kateri...
When our daughter, Patricia “Minnie” Levac, recently passed away, some wonderful people from Akwesasne took the initiative and organized a team of cooks and provided a beautiful and delicious meal. We would like to send them a heartfelt thank-you for helping to ease our pain: Christina King (saying thank-you just doesn’t seem like enough) Jerry and Veronica Thompson, Janine and Marshall Rourke, Agnes “Sweets” Jacobs, Joyce King, Angie King, Beatrice Bero. Please accept our apology if we have forgotten to mention anyone. Your kindness and your...
Dear Editor, She:kon. I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the recent comments of an Indian Time reader who commented with her Letter to the Editor, Ms. Agnes Terrance. Thank you for voicing your opinion and for reading my Letter to the Editor on the topic of outside investment in Akwesasne. I was only raising the topic of investment in Akwesasne Mohawk Territory from non-community members, and I do not advocate the issue in one direction or another. What I am highlighting is that the desire for non-community members to invest in Akwesasne...
We write this letter in an attempt to educate the community members about one business organization within Akwesasne. We will use this real event as an example for using Sovereignty in a manner that is wrong and demeaning to our own native community. Please understand that this is not an attempt of retaliation by disgruntled employees, it is merely a message for everyone to realize how Sovereignty is wrongly used for one’s own gain through economics and poor management practices that will continue to affect our community when not corrected. O...
AKWESASNE, ON, May 5 /CNW/ - On April 30th, 2008, at 9:30 a.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a suspicious 2003 Chevrolet Impala northbound on International Road in Akwesasne, Ontario. As the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle turned into a construction site and the driver got out and fled on foot. The officer, who was unable to locate the driver, observed the vehicle to be carrying many cardboard boxes filled with bags of cigarettes. An officer from the Cornwall RCMP detachment was contacted and...
(South Stormont, On. May 2nd, 2008) - On Wednesday, April 30th, 2008, at 7:15 p.m., in partnership with Canada Border Services Agency and the Ontario Provincial Police, information was received which lead the RCMP Customs and Excise Section to stop a 1993 GMC Safari Van on Eamer Road in South Stormont, Ontario. The stop resulted in the seizure of 1,100 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes that are alleged to be manufactured in the United States and smuggled into Canada. Following the seizur...
An Akwesasne woman was arrested last week when a New York State Police dog named “Ram” sniffed the scent of marijuana coming from her vehicle. According to police, Ram and Trooper John Poggi III made a traffic stop in the town of Theresa (Jefferson County) on April 30 when they observed a Durango crossing a hazardous line and having an obstructed view. The police officer let Ram take a sniff of the vehicle and the dog indicated to his owner that drugs were nearby. Subsequently 52 lbs. of mar...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Reports Suspicious Activities On Friday May 2nd, 2008, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were on routine patrol on Cornwall Island and observed a vehicle with an Ontario licence plate that was expired. The Mohawk Police conducted a traffic stop on the said vehicle, and spoke to the male driver and female passenger. The female passenger was later identified as 21 year old Ashley Judy Lalonde of Cornwall, Ontario. Lalonde was charged with Trespass on Indian Reserve and was subsequently turned over to RCMP, due to being...
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...
On the evening of March 18, First Nations Health Managers honoured two of their own, with the first National Awards of Excellence. Sakakohe Pembleton, Mohawk of the Wolf Clan, Akwesasne First Nation in Ontario was honored. In 1973, she received a Bachelor of Arts from her studies at Nazareth College of Rochester and, in 1979, a Masters of Education from her studies at St. Lawrence University. Her early jobs grounded her in business methods and ethics: she learned from Japanese bankers, from A...
Malone—Governor David Patterson proclaimed May 14, 2008 as Health Care Auxilian Day in New York State to recognize the dedicated Auxilians who annually donate more than five million hours of service to their health care facilities and to their communities. Through donations of time and funds, the Alice Hyde Medical Center Auxiliary has helped to shape and grow the Medical Center into a true community asset. The Medical Center Board of Directors, Administration, and staff are grateful for this support. Further, the Healthcare Association of N...
On Monday, April 28th, the Community Health Program held a workshop entitled “Let’s Make Cancer History”. This workshop and dinner was held at the Recreation Center in Kanatakon. It was attended by approximately 40 Community people from all districts of Akwesasne. Diane King, CHN, emceed this event. She spoke of the “Seven Steps to Reducing your Cancer Risk”. The main speaker was George Adams from Tsi Snaihne who spoke of his battle with prostate cancer. Agnes “Sweets” Jacobs and L...
A class of 44 children dressed in their best for a milestone crossed by thousands of other Akwesasne children before them: 1st Communion. Parents and family packed into the St. Regis Catholic Church to be there for their loved ones big day. Father Belgarde officiated the event with help from Maggie Bay, Chi Chi Papineau, Vicki Phillips, Debbie Thomas, and Maureen Benedict. “Congratulations to all of our young people that have received their First Holy Communion today,” church officials sai...
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...
Onerahtohka:wa/May 5, 2008 - Akwesasne - The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) has been celebrating its 20th year of local control this past school year. The Board was created through resolution of Mohawk Council in 1985, and took full control of the school system from the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada during the 1987-1988 school year. As our culminating activity to recognize the many successes that the AMBE has experienced, a final celebratory Recognition Dinner will be held on May 22, 2008 at the Ahkwesahsne Moha...
Dozens of community members donated their hard labor Saturday to the annual roadside cleanup organized by the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment. The event sends teams or individuals out into different areas of Akwesasne to pick up the remnants of a long winter. When the snow melts, the carelessness of polluters is revealed, and bottles, fast food bags and other unsightly trash covers the ditches and roadsides. The ATFE has been sponsoring an annual cleanup event for several years,...
