A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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A group of individuals concerned with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s system of government held an election Saturday to put five individuals into positions that would help address that issue as well as any others the community has concerns over. A total of 264 tribal members who reside on both sides of the U.S. – Canada border voted Melvin White, Roger Thomas, Cindy Smoke, Thomas Johnson, and Mark Terrance as spokespersons. They also elected Pam Cook as administrator. “We are no longer just a ‘gr...
A crowd of 50 people quickly gathered at the Canada Customs building on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) Wednesday afternoon after a Mohawk man was pulled over for carrying lacrosse sticks across the border in his car and failing to declare them. Mark Mitchell and his wife Leanne own Mohawk International Lacrosse on Cornwall Island. According to Mitchell, his wife first attempted to cross the border with the box of lacrosse sticks and was told by customs agents to either turn around and return to...
Students in grades two and three had an audience all to themselves Tuesday morning for the annual spring concert. Due to space constraints in the school’s gym, the annual spring concerts have been split into three days, instead of two as had been done for years. This week the second and third graders from a total of eight classrooms performed “Too Much Noise”, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, “A Whopper of a Whale”, “Shark!” and “School’s In.” Music instructor Laura Tarbell led the student...
Two weeks ago Peter J. Herne of Akwesasne was appointed as the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s first tribal court judge. Though the court itself has yet to be developed, Herne and the court staff have begun work and are optimistic about the possibilities a tribal court could bring. “We’re taking things slowly and getting a handle on what direction everyone would like to see (the court) go,” said Herne. Herne was appointed to the position by the Tribal Council based on his education and work experie...
Shirley Bella Seymour, age 58, of 30-A Jocko Road, Akwesasne, died at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Loving companion of Phillip Jocko. Dear mother of Sherri Henry and Tanya Farnham-Lazore both of Cornwall Island, Kattie Seymour-Nanticoke (Joseph Sochia) of Massena, NY, Jamie Seymour of Cornwall and Charles Louis Seymour of Cornwall Island. Loving grandmother of Dakota Simpson of Massena, NY, Marjorie Seymour of Cornwall, Steven Seymour of Che...
A great son, great brother and a great friend. I can’t believe a year has gone by already. Some days it still seems like a bad dream. Not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. After all you have given us, all we can do is pray that you are at peace and know that you were loved so much. You will never be forgotten because that would be impossible. You will be in our hearts forever. Love, Mom and Dad, Jen and Melissa...
Niawenh Kowa To the American Legion Post 1497 for the proceeds from the “Bouncy House” which was held after the Memorial Day Parade. From Team Iroquois...
Niawen:kowa to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Ambulance Unit from the family and friends of Ian Seymour for your quick and professional response on the evening of May 17th, 2008. Our brother and friend, Ian, was very fortunate to have been attended to so quickly after his accident. Ian is recovering very well up in Ottawa and is looking forward to leaving the hospital and coming home as soon as possible. The community of Akwesasne is very fortunate to have the service your unit provides. To be looked after by our own people on such a profe...
Hello, my name is Keeya Capton. I would like to thank everyone who made my trip to the Sunburst States Final’s possible. I was 2nd runner-up overall in the 5 and 6 age division. I won for best hair and was 3rd runner-up in school wear. I would like to thank my Grandma and Tota Mary and Auntie for all their hard work at the Taco Sale and to all the businesses that sponsored me: Kanienkehaka Fuels, Clyde & Kenny, RPS Performance, Verville’s Flowers, Frenchie’s Chevrolet, Hum’s Store, Hamm...
For the past month the NAIG teams have been actively involved in fundraising initiatives to assist them with their travel expenses to Cowichan, B.C. in August and we would like to say thank you to all who have assisted, attended and contributed to one of the many events. At a recent benefit dance held on May 23, 2008 at the Hogansburg American Legion the athletes were successful in obtaining an autographed Buffalo Bandits jersey, which was auctioned at the dance. The successful bidder was Michelle Mitchell, who was determined to out bid the ma...
On March 14, 2008, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Compliance Department issued a NOTICE OF VIOLATION and a NOTICE OF SUSPENSION to Jason A. Cree d/b/a “All Inn Lounge and Catering.” The license suspension was for multiple counts of non-compliance with the Tribe’s Alcohol Beverage Control Act. Mr. Cree subsequently relinquished all his tribal licenses pertaining to “All Inn Lounge and Catering.” Therefore, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe cannot assume any liability or responsibility for any incidents or circumstances, foreseen or unforeseen,...
Author unknown Submitted by Francine Thomas Hello there, my name is DRUGS. I look like anything; I can make you feel like you are invisible. I can get you high or low however you would like to feel. I have no feelings; I could hurt you if I really wanted to. The main thing is I can KILL you. My best friend is DEATH. I come to you with open hands. I don’t care who you are but I’ll be your friend to the end; you can quit me but I’ll come back. You can get help but I’ll always be here waiting for YOU. I am hard to get rid of. YOU know...
This past week I had the opportunity to witness a positive event at Akwesasne, which may well lead to the resolution of the tobacco trade issue. A group of men from the Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonhsesne met with Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Tim Thompson in an atmosphere of mutual respect to discuss the movement of tobacco products across Mohawk territory. All participants were concerned about the incident on May 27 in which the MCA police attempted to effect the arrest of a resident of Kawehnoke as that person was attempting t...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership. Thomas Cook, age 19, son of Roderick Cook (Akwesasne) and Karen McBride Cook, a non-native. Brendan White, age 37, son of Patricia White (Akwesasne) and Walter White, a non-native. April Villeneauve, age 18, daughter of Thomas Johnson Jr.(Akwesasne) and Tracy Lalonde, a non-native. Kananakehneh Green, age 17, son of Laura Green (Akwesasne) and Clifford Brant (Six Nations) Alanna Cook, age 16, daughter of Clarissa Cook (Akwesasne). Dakota Benedict,...
Mr. Jock’s kindergarten class at the St. Regis Mohawk School was full of liveliness last week after their concert performance, but the fun didn’t stop there. After the class sang in front of a large audience at the spring concert, they invited their parents back to their classroom for more entertainment. The students were divided up into four groups and each group performed a different play: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Friends (al...
May 30, 2008 Press Release The Kanienkehaka Kanonhsesne released a statement last week articulating three fundamental problems with the MCA / OPG agreement and upcoming referendum without getting into the terms of the deal. A recent settlement by our brothers and sisters to the west with a hydropower company operating on the Columbia River demonstrates just how underserved the People of Akwesasne were at the negotiation table with Ontario Power Generation. The People of the Yakama, Warm Springs, Umatilla and Colville Territories just reached...
News Release Onondaga Nation Territory - May 13, 2008 WHTI Land Border Rules The Department of Homeland Security issued its final rule on land border crossing documentation on Thursday, April 3, 2008. The final rule adopts many of our proposals, including the proposal that Indian Nation identification be accepted by US Customs at all border crossings without any limitations based on geography or the purpose of the travel. However, the final rule limits acceptance of Indian Nation IDs to tribes and Nations that enter into a Memorandum of...
Akwesasne, Ontario - On May 23rd, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service stopped a 2001 Pontiac on Island Road East in Akwesasne, Ontario as part of an investigation under authority of the Indian Act. The officer observed cardboard boxes of cigarettes and smelled a strong odour of tobacco coming from the vehicle. Officers from the Cornwall RCMP detachment were contacted and attended the scene. The RCMP officers seized 850 re-sealable bags of cigarettes, which r...
Akwesasne June 4, 2008 The Akwesasne Police Association (APA) is the representation of members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Akwesasne Central Dispatch employees. The Akwesasne Police Association was founded in 1997 to ensure that its members are treated fairly in the workplace and that there is no undue hardship between the employer and the members of the Association. The APA is recognized under the Canadian Police Association and is the representation of 24 members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service. Members include constables and...
(Akwesasne) May 30, 2008 – She:kon. The Akwesasne Contractors Organization united for the purpose of employment held their third meeting in May at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) STATION 2 Building in Kawehnoke Thursday, May 29, 2008. Twenty-five community members were heard and participated in the meeting. Niawen:kowa. The meeting agenda featured several presentations by community leaders. The letterhead and logo committee presented several draft designs for adoption by the organization. Committee...
Two Akwesasne women separately ventured into entrepreneurship this month when they opened businesses at the old Jock’s Gas Station building on Route 37. Lindsay Roundpoint opened Tree Top Smoke Shop and Boutique, and Heather Cook opened Jake’s Pit Stop. Both businesses – located side by side – are now open to customers. While Tree Top sells a supply of tobacco products, the store is predominantly a boutique, filled with all sorts of gifts and accessories. Shelves are filled with designe...
Prom season is right around the comer. For a “Cinderella” experience, stop in and browse the 425 one-of-a-kind evening dresses in stock at the newly opened Precious Memories store in Massena. Wendy MacCue, owner and operator of the store, purchases a large share of her merchandise at shows in New York City and California. The rest of her dresses are mainly European. She has dresses from popular companies such as Jovani, Mori Lee, Party Time, Elizabeth Claiborne, Riva Designs and Alfred Ang...
Members of the North American Indigenous Games Bantam Girl’s Basketball team participated in the May 3rd Community cleanup in Akwesasne. The girls were part of Team Akwesasne, which won first prize by collecting the most garbage. Photos by Sesi King...
Right now the Pamoja International Cultural Exchange, Incorporate (PICEI) Organization is preparing for its next cultural tour for the youth and adults, which will be from August 28, to September 2, 2008. You can join them on this tour (you don’t have to be a member) if you have the desire to grow in knowledge of various cultures and enjoy art, dining out, shopping and yes, privacy at times in a fine hotel. New York City has a massive variety of different cultures so that is where they are g...
Katsitsiaroroks Mitchell has been named the J.W. Leary Junior High 8th grade Female Student of the Month for May. She is the daughter of Carl Mitchell and the granddaughter of the late Gladys Mitchell Smoke. She is an honor roll student who participates in figure skating and has won first place in a recent art contest. She enjoys physical education, bicycling, camping and reading. She is shown with her father, Carl Mitchell. This is Katsitsiaroroks first year studying in a main stream English...
