A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The National Endowment for the Arts announced Henry Jake Arquette, a master basketmaker from Hogansburg, New York, is a recipient of a 2014 National Heritage Fellowship, the nation's highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. The NEA's National Heritage Fellowships program was initiated in 1982 to honor individual artists who have made major contributions to the excellence, vitality, and public appreciation of the folk and traditional arts. As the years have passed, the honorees have demons...
Akwesasne, NY- In 2005, when the Supreme Court found against the Oneida Nation in its property tax cases, they ruled that the only option left to the Oneidas to regain their ancestral lands was to place reacquired lands into trust using federal land-to-trust regulations. Lands held in federal trust cannot be alienated, (sold, taxed or foreclosed upon) without the consent of the federal government. In 2007, when Franklin and St. Lawrence County withdrew their support of the land claim settlement...
Submitted by Charles Kader AKWESASNE – On June 18, 2014 Senior United States District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy dismissed all criminal charges against the two remaining defendants in the Three Feathers Casino trial being held in Albany. James Gray and Anthony Laughing, Sr. were granted a dismissal of the charges following a request by Laughing's Defense Attorney Dennis Kinsella. In legal filings on June 17, United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York Richard S. Hartunian made t...
On Saturday, the 2nd annual Music 4 Miracles fundraiser was held at the Brass Horse and there was something for everyone. The day started for the volunteers, and the Border Eagle Riders doing a poker run fundraiser, at about 8:30am. Rider Ron Garrow said the Border Eagle Riders do about two runs a year to help kids with medical expenses like traveling and lodging. He said, "You think you're equipped financially, then you travel a couple times and realize you're not. If people bring us the right...
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The Iroquois Nationals have released the team’s 27-man roster for the upcoming 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships to be held in Denver, Colorado, from July 10 to July 19. Myan Adams, Mohawk - Defense Adam Bomberry, Mohawk - Midfield Brendan Bomberry, Mohawk - Midfield Brett Bucktooth, Oneida - Midfield/Attack Kevin Bucktooth Jr. , Seneca - Defense Vaughn Harris, Mohawk - Midfield Alex Hill, Mohawk - Midfield/Defense Travis Hill, Tuscarora - Defense Warren Hill, Mohawk - Goalie Cody Jamieson, Mohawk - Attack Mike Lazor...
AWKESASNE – Mr. Michael G. "Minnows" Sunday, "Ohserase", age 77, of Sunday Drive, Snye, peacefully passed away Monday evening, June 23, 2014 at Iakhihsohtha Lodge, where he had been residing. Mike was born January 1, 1937 in Akwesasne, Quebec, the son of the late Louis and Agnes Phillips Sunday. On April 28, 1958, he married Claudia Jock at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, officiating. The marriage later ended in divorce. Mike first worked on the family farm until the a...
Akwesasne People’s Fire--The recent discontinuance of court file number 10-586 by the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited vs. members of the Akwesasne Peoples Fire et al has the members of the Akwesasne Peoples Fire wondering how it came to be. In the courtroom in March, the idea of a plebiscite was proposed by counsel for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Grand Chief. Beverly Pyke objected to a plebiscite due to the fact that not everyone would voice an opinion or have their voice recognised by the Mohawk Council. Pyke stated that we w...
I came across a Mohawk Nation Fundraiser on Sun. June 22nd at the crossroads on Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island). Frank David and his volunteer crew were busy selling delicious ribeye steak sandwiches to raise funds for major repairs needed for the Mohawk Nation longhouse. The main floor support beams have decayed to the point of danger of caving in and needs to be replaced with steel beams. Also the support post that support the beams has also decayed and needs to be replaced. The budget so far is...
People’s Meeting Summary – Friday June 20, 2014 Location: Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonhsesne Agenda: National Grid Electrical Utility service collection and termination practices Facilitators: Curtis White and Wil Stehlin NOTES: The meeting began at 5 P.M. and was attended by thirty community members. The meeting participants expressed multiple concerns that the National Grid electrical utility was using strong arm tactics to collect on overdue residential and commercial accounts. National Grid field collection representatives are tel...
Nerves and excitement swirled through the air of the Salmon River High School auditorium on the night of the second annual 4-H Mighty Shamrocks "You Got Talent" Show. On Wednesday, June 11, 17 acts performed on stage in front of about 400 people. Acts varied from singing to playing instruments to hoop and ribbon dancing. There were solo singers, groups of singers, duets, a rapper, Mohawk singers and drummers and a special guest performance by Mr. Tim Gray. A few Salmon River staff members, Mr. D...
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"I am Appreciated" was the theme on Thursday June 19, as the St. Regis Recreation committee hosted a Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner at the St. Regis Recreation. The main organizers were committee members Laura Thompson and Charity Brad Lazore. The dinner was open to current and retired bus drivers from Salmon River, Massena and AMBE schools. About 60 drivers attended, who were also allowed a guest, to total about 90 attendees. They were treated to a delicious traditional meal that started with...
Here are additional pictures. Thank you to all the Bus Drivers who bring Akwesasne’s children to and from school safely. We appreciate you too! The Timekeepers...
Academic Achievement K4 - Kaneniokwas (Mya) Cree K5 - Karonhiakwas Lazore Bova Grade 1 – Wahsontanoron (Danika) White Grade 2 – Wahsontenhawe (Jayla) Thompson Grade 4 – Rakwirahes Pembleton Grade 5 – Kahrakwas Mitchell Most Improved Headstart – Ranonkwatsheronni Laffin K4 – Atonhwatase Davis K5 – Iahontsiateka (Brodie) Terrance Grade 1 – Tha'karahstha (Daythan) Benedict Grade 2 - Rahterahawi (Thomas) Square Grade 3 – Tehot'tkennion (Drayden) George Grade 6 – Ronnie (Tehotanontakeh) Th...
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National Aboriginal Day was celebrated last Saturday on Cornwall Island. The Girls Got Game Lacrosse tournament was being held inside the arena, and outside there were activities for the kids and parents alike. Local vendors were on hand demonstrating their artwork and collections, and on stage local young talent were entertaining the crowd. A Talent Show was held with singing and dancing on the venue as well as a Hoop dancing presentation and the ever-popular bounce houses. Kiawentiio Tarbell...
Report Prepared by: Ivy Oakes- Summer Employment Employee Niawen ko:wa to all our sponsors who help make this event a reality for our four hundred and ten community participants who witnessed for the first time The Honouring performance which is a site-specific multi-disciplinary performance honouring First Nations warriors of the War of 1812 and features Onkwehonwe families who sacrificed to protect Haudenosaunee sovereignty, culture and land. Audiences will be immersed in a history that is...
Last Friday the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club held its annual 'End of the Year Bash', carnival style. Many program participants had a great time playing games, getting tattoos, expending energy in the bounce houses and on the water slide, trying to hit the target on the dunk tank and indulging in a little 'carnival' food like cotton candy, popcorn, chicken and snow cones. "This is our end of the year celebration," commented Kenkiokwine Barnes, an ABGC worker. "It was a great fun day! I was...
Indian Time acknowledges these graduates from a Post-Secondary institution for their hard work and dedication. They have earned degrees from universities, colleges, trade schools or vocational schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2014! Ahkwesashne Mohawk Board of Education POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM GRADUATES 2013/2014 Lauren A. Adams - Clarkson University -BS, Civil Engineering Ratsienhahiens Adams - Elegance School - CERT, Physiotherapy Assist Monica Antone-Watson - Syracuse University - BA, A...
Here are addition graduates. Niawen ko:wa to Margaret LaFrance, Iohahi:io staff, Norma Sunday, AMBE and AAMB staff for their help in featuring the graduates. Sorry, no list of graduates was available from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe....
Here are just a few of the AMS award recipients. Congratulations to all of you. Check next week's paper for all the award recipients and graduations in Akwesasne and surrounding areas....
On Sunday, June 8, 2014, the Franklin, Essex, Hamilton BOCES held an Academic Excellence Awards Banquet. Each participating school district invited its senior class leaders and families to the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid, New York. Lunch was served and entertainment was provided by the Franklin Academy Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jeff Soper. The above pictured Salmon River High School seniors were honored at this event. Each student was given a framed certificate and medal. L-R:...
Continued from last week. Haudenosaunee Policies and Practices Today Haudenosaunee Cultural Properties Haudenosaunee culture shapes the behavior of its members in deep and persistent ways, sometimes even beyond the conscious control of the individual. It is a way of being, of acting, of reacting. Culture, therefore, is a way of thinking, a way of feeling but also an intuitive way of problem solving and a unique way to express oneself in the world. The Haudenosaunee call all of this “Ongwehoweka” meaning all things that pertain to the way of...
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and Faithkeepers announce Strawberry Ceremony to be held Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Please bring mush, corn bread, maple syrup, strawberries and eating utensils. Wild strawberries are appreciated. If not, then farm fresh picked strawberries will do. All Onkwehonweh are welcome. Traditional dress appreciated. **** RECITAL OF THE GREAT LAW July 27-Aug. 1, 2014 Onondaga Nation Longhouse Presenters: Bob Antone, Bob Brown, Leroy Hill, Rick Hill, Jamie Jacobs, Ken Maracle, Richard Mitchell,...
