A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Onondaga, May 16th, 2013 - Greetings from the Chiefs, Clanmothers, Faithkeepers, and people of the Haudenosaunee Six Nations Confederacy - People of the Longhouse. The Grand Council of Chiefs would like to take this time to remind its citizens of the Haudenosaunee position on imposed elected Band and Tribal Councils and our proposed remedy to standardize governance within the domain of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. From the moment elected councils were imposed in our communities, its primary intent was to abolish the strength and national...
Professors and students of Columbia University’s inaugural summer program visited Akwesasne on Friday, June 7, 2013. The Indigenous Peoples Rights and Policy summer program is an intensive two-week course that provides an overview and analysis of the major issues in Indigenous affairs in the past and present. Considered “one of the strongest movements of our time” the students will examine the Indigenous movement and intergovernmental systems and how Indigenous Peoples’ issues have emerged...
On Tuesday June 11, the St. Regis Mohawk School held a ceremony to induct the first group of children into the National Elementary Honor Society. The gym at SRMS was packed with families and friends of the first 25 students inducted into the merit based society. The children were announced by name and after receiving their certificate, they took their seats on stage. Superintendent of the Salmon River School District Mrs. Jane Collins led the students in pledging an oath to the values of the...
The 2013 Massena girl’s lacrosse season was a history-making season not only for the team, but also for senior Erin Francis. Meeting Erin for the first time, one would not expect the shy, unassuming, reserved teen would be such a dynamo, but when she smiles and you see that twinkle in her eye and the broad, bright smile, one can tell that Erin is a go getter. The Massena girl’s team made not only Massena girl’s lacrosse history, but also Section 10 history when it did something that no other Sec...
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory- The Akwesasne Lacrosse of Hall of Fall Board is pleased to announce the inductees to the Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame. 1. Percy Francis – Friend of Lacrosse 2. Randall “Man” Jacobs - Builder 3. Travis Solomon- Player 4. Benny Roundpoint- Player 5. Seymour Brothers - Richard, Paul, John, Abe, Charlie, Joe – Players •Akwesasne Warriors Team Member 1976 - 1980: Jimmy Booth, John Benedict, Tyler”Woogie” Sunday, Brant Davis, Roger Bonet, Robert “Maday” Sunday, Kenny Diabo, Walter Oakes, and Robert Day •Mohawk Lacro...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Albert P. Lazore, age 75, formerly of St. Regis, passed away early Thursday morning at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in West Carthage under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Albert was born July 24, 1937 in St. Regis, Quebec the son of the late Peter and Susan Arquette Lazore. He attended schools in Syne, Hogansburg, St. Regis Island, and Deferiet. On July 30, 1956, he married Harriet Mitchell at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. B...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Verna M. Loran, “Kwatarani”, 75, of 306 State Highway 37, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013 in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Verna was born June 21, 1937 in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Agatha Mitchell Peters. She attended schools on Cornwall Island. On July 21, 1956, she married Bernard Loran at the Racquette River Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Fred Bailey, officiating. He predeceased her on May 23, 2004....
Passed away peacefully June 4, 2013 at the Cornwall Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born November 10, 1964. Michelle worked as a health care aide at Tsiionkwanonhsote for many years. Michelle enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, beading and various other crafts. She also enjoyed knitting blankets for her new grandbabies.Michelle is survived by her spouse Darrel Tarbell, three daughters; Tabitha Ireland, Rebecca Ireland, and Francesca Snake of...
June 17, 2012 Brother-Les “Butt” We miss you There is not one day We don’t think about you since you’ve been gone It still feels like yesterday since you passed on Things happen for a reason so they say But that don’t stop us from missing you every day Love, the family...
THANK YOU The Bero family would like to thank the community for their support with the benefit chicken dinner we had and a big thank you goes out to T&D, Twinleaf and Brass Horse. And great big thanks goes out to Dick Laffin for the great work on the chicken dinner and all the Firemen’s help. Thank you, Colleen B....
A Big Niawen:kowa, Liz Sunday along with Vaughn, Faron, Janelle, Dean and Jodi would like to thank everyone who celebrated a surprise “77th Birthday” for Mitch (Dad). He thanks everyone for his beautiful gifts and money. It was great seeing that amount of people. Thanks again family and friends! The help in the kitchen was greatly appreciated....
To the Editor, I am writing today to detail my reaction to what took place in the 2013 tribal election. Although I tried to wait up to hear the election results, eventually I heard on the radio that it might be the middle of the night before the winners were announced. If only one in ten eligible tribal voters participated in this year’s election, how long would it have taken to count if even half of the eligible voters voted? When I did finally hear that a write-in candidate had been elected, I wanted to see by how much. It seemed to me t...
She:kon, This letter is to inform the community of the results of the 29th year Pyke Family Scholarship. This fund was initiated in recognition of our brother, David Pyke, who died an untimely death. The purpose of this fund is to recognize those students who never give up and strive to overcome life’s obstacles, regardless of their academic standing. Anyone who knew David was well aware that he never gave up. David was born with mom’s umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, and as a result, he had a high voice and a difficult time lea...
Akwesasne Territory — Members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council send their condolences to the family of Grace Day who passed away on June 3, 2013. She was 103 years of age. “Another one of our Elders is gone and she will be sorely missed,” stated Tribal Chief Randy Hart. “We know that this will be a difficult time for her family. All of our Elders are important to our community, and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe respects and honors its Elders.” Grace ended her career by working with the tribe’s Head Start Program for 24 years until retir...
TWINLEAF Express held a Side Walk Sale on June 1st and 2nd 2013, and helped raise funds for the Kanenhiio Ionkwaiontonhakie, a Community Gardens Initiative in Akwesasne. Akwesasne’s own Kerdy Mitcho did one of his on-site painting raffles at the TWINLEAF Side Walk Sale, and donated all proceeds to Kanenhiio. Kerdy is well known for his painting raffles, only charging $1 per ticket, so everyone including children can put in their name to win. With this painting, entitled “Tehatsika’eks Tewa...
TWINLEAF Express held a Side Walk Sale on June 1st and 2nd during the town yard sale. There were an array of local artists and vendors ranging from jewelers, painters, potters, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Passion Parties, and more! There were no table fees at this event, instead each vendor donated an item from their table, to be combined and raffled off to benefit the Drake James Gratton Memorial Fund. Drake James is the son of Danielle and Walter Gratton of Westville, NY. He sadly passed away from...
Akwesasne, NY - June 10th, 2013 - The TWINLEAF Quarterly Jackpot is an ongoing promotion that our Rewards Members gain entries on all purchases with just a swipe of their Rewards Tag. The Quarterly Jackpot is just one of many promotions that TWINLEAF offers to their customers throughout the year. What makes it unique is that when the jackpot goes out TWINLEAF also donates $500 to a local charity of choice. By swiping your Rewards Tag on your purchases, from gas to convenience, or at one of our d...
June 10, 2013 [Plattsburgh, New York]— ERIC C. WILSON, age 23, of Saint Regis Falls, New York, was sentenced on June 8, 2013 in Utica, New York, by United States District Judge David N. Hurd to12 months and one day of imprisonment for possessing with intent to distribute 50 kilograms or more of marijuana, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent-in-Charge James Spero. WILSON pled guilty to the charge on January 25, 2013. He was released until July 16, 2013 when he must report to p...
IMPAIRED AND BREACH UNDERTAKING Cornwall, ON - Stanley Thompson, age 53, of Akwesasne, was arrested on June 7, 2013, for Fail to Provide Breath Sample. He is bound by an Undertaking with the relevant conditions to not have any alcohol in his system, to submit a sample of breath upon request by a peace officer and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. On June 7, 2013, it is alleged that he was at a local drive-thru restaurant, operating a motor vehicle, under the influence of alcohol. Police were contacted and an investigation followed....
On Thursday, June 6, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service held a situational based training which resembles a ride-along. The situation was two calls, which were staged to represent real crimes that officers see. Due to insurance concerns, students are not allowed to attend real calls, and this situational based training presented the next best thing. The purpose of the event was to give students interested in law enforcement a look into what real officers see by going on patrol with an officer,...
Nominations were held in the district of Tsi Snaihne and Kanatakon on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Home Makers in Tsi Snaihne and the St. Regis Recreation Hall in Kanatakon from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Unofficial list of nominees in Tsi Snaihne: Darlene Adams nominated by Peter Adams seconded by Nancy Phillips. Tracy Jacobs Nominated by Theresa Thompson seconded by Brian Thompson Michelle Smoke nominated by Cynthia Lazore seconded by Veronica Cook Unofficial List of Nominees in Kanatakon 2 year: Ryan King nominated by Deborah Thomas seconded by...
On Thursday evening, June 6, at the Akwesasne Cultural Center a fancy basket class taught by Denise Jock wrapped up its final session. Students completed two baskets from start to finish over the course of the classes. Beginning with cleaning and splitting the splint, all the way through to the finished basket, students learned the techniques to produce beautiful baskets. From the first bundle they were given, students shaved the splints and then split the splints into pieces small enough to...
On Thursday, the St. Regis Mohawk School band and chorus traveled around Akwesasne to entertain elders. They first stopped at Iakhihsohtha and performed, and then to the Seniors Center. At the Seniors Center it was clear that the crowd had grown from last year. The band played songs from their spring concert. Band director Mr. Justin Hahn, who has been with the music program for 6 years, introduced all of his band members and also recognized some NYSSMA members. Mr. Hahn thanked the crowd and...
Submitted by Kenneth Thompson This photo was taken May 30, 2013 in Washington, DC at the 13th Annual Tewaaraton Awards ceremony, celebrating ‘The Year of the Mohawk’. Invited guest speakers included Richard and Joan Mitchell, Peter and Harriet Garrow and their son Garrison and David White and his daughter Joni Sarah White. The following is a write up about Lyle from the ceremony. Lyle Thompson - Tewaaraton Award Finalist. He was the first Native American to be named a Tewaaraton finalist, Albany...
Sekon, I am currently living and working in Boston with my husband and am also on the board for Boston Rotaract, a community based service group sponsored by Boston Rotary. I was elected to be the International Service Chair and have been organizing and running International Service projects for our club for close to a year. Our biggest International Service project is currently under way, and I thought it may be of interest to readers back home as it involves the indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala. Boston Rotaract is fundraising for a...
