A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The 2010 Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team, featuring players from Akwesasne, Onondaga, Six Nations and other Haudenosaunee communities, has been stuck in New York City awaiting clearance to fly to England for the 2010 FIL World Lacrosse Championships. Although the sport was invented by the team’s ancestors, the Iroquois/Haudenosaunee players may not make it to the tournament and as of Indian Time’s press time Wednesday night, the team remained in New York City. The group is insisting that they b...
Several Akwesasne community members and business owners received a letter from the Bank of Montreal last week stating that their accounts are being closed as of July 19, 2010. Recipients of the letters received one by regular mail and another by registered mail in the first week of July, leaving them with two weeks to close all accounts and tie loose ends. Both the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are investigating the BMO actions and have been conducting meetings this week in an attempt to uncover what motivated the sudde...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has decided to end its exclusive discussions with Empire Resorts to build a Class III Casino in the Catskills region of New York State. While the tribe continues to believe that the federal government will reconsider its stand on off-reservation gaming and that the Catskill Region of New York will eventually see class III gaming, recent negotiations between the tribe and Empire Resorts have resulted in impasses on certain key terms. A referendum held by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe earlier this year showed community...
First Peoples Sport and Recreation Circle of the Eastern Door and North was shocked to learn this past week through the North American Indigenous Games Council of the decision to cancel the 2011 North American Indigenous Games to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Jeff Spencer, Representative for FPSCRCEDN and Vice-Chair of the Aboriginal Sport Circle (Canada’s National Voice for Aboriginal Sport), was truly disappointed with this news given that these games provide our youth with an alternative, healthy lifestyle to the problems that we e...
Spa Day will officially open for business this Saturday, ready to handle the pampering needs of the Akwesasne community. Owned by Reannon Day, the day spa is proud to provide both men and women with a place to go for all their routine spa needs, from manicures and pedicures to facials and massages as well as haircuts and styles. “My idea going into opening was that I know whenever I wanted these services I was always looking for a place that had everything,” Day said. Spa Day is located at the...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Richard M. Lazore, age 20, more affectionately known as “Sako” or “Re:sis”, of 1366 River Road, tragically passed away early Tuesday morning, July 6, 2010 at the home of his brother, Joe in Snye, Quebec. Richard was born April 7, 1990 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Joseph H. and Lucy M. Oakes Lazore. He graduated from CCVS in Cornwall, and was currently enrolled in paramedic school in Cornwall. He played football in high school, having received the “Kindest Kid” award. He enjoy...
Mitchell Moses Jock, age 27, of Akwesasne, died on Thursday, June 30, 2010 at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus. Best friend and soul mate of Fallon David. Loving father of Anthony Ty. Beloved son of Mark David and Heidi Jock. Dear brother of Julie Jock and June Jock. Dear son-in-law of Anthony and Tracy David. Chosen brother of Farrah, David, Jenna David and Jasmin David. Dear uncle of Selena, Dyllan, Darrien, Sierra, Briana and Britney. Dear grandson of Marie Jock and Lenora David. Mitchell...
We lost our baby girl a year ago; the pain is just as great as it was then. We never say good-bye, because we know you’re around, we feel you everywhere, sometimes we hear you, I think I’ve even caught a glimpse of you watching us. Someday we might be able to let you go, But not today. We love and miss you soooo much Hattie; Your Mom and Dad, Your sister Leanne (Sean) Your brother Willy Your nieces and nephews Its been a year since that dreaded early morning phone call. I stood holding your Mom...
Joseph R. Herne March 10, 1933 - July 16, 2008 “Gone but not forgotten” Some of us see your smile when the Orangemen win a game. Some of us shed a tear when we hear your name. Some of us laugh when we hear a story told about a little white lie. Some of us visit your grave often so no one will see us cry. Some of us miss you so dearly we think taking you was wrong. Some of us are adjusting because we have to be strong. Some of us see your truck driven by a dear friend. Some of us knew your pai...
A team of 22 people from Akwesasne and Fort Covington traveled to Boston last month to participate in the annual NSTAR Walk for Children’s Hospital (Boston). Participants in the walk collected pledges to donate to the hospital which helps sick and injured children from around the globe. Team Anastasia was formed in honor of Anastasia Terrance who was treated at the Children’s Hospital last fall for Epilepsy. Now 11-months old, Anastasia has been seizure free since her visit to Boston’s Child...
Nia:wen The family of Brad Bonaparte wants to thank the community for all of the support during his sickness and death. When we heard of his illness his friends got together and planned several events to raise funds for him. There was a Silent Auction at Kanonkwatsherrio Health Building during the winter. I remember that for the comment made by somebody that “Looks like Santa Claus coming in”. It was Brad wearing his fur hat and his red and black jacket. It was like Santa Claus because he was ma...
Letter to the editor This letter is in response to the anonymous mailings that have gone out to the community and to news sources regarding a so called conspiracy theory. My name is April White and I am the sister of Thomas Hathaway who was murdered on September 3, 2008. I did not send a Community Public Announcement out, nor do I endorse such a thing as a conspiracy theory surrounding my brother’s death. This document that was part of a mass mailing is made to look like an affidavit, a legal document that after I have signed and witnessed w...
On Wednesday July 7, the St. Regis Mohawk Gaming Enterprise held a ceremony at the Akwesasne Mohawk Administration Building to honor the recipients of the SRMT Gaming Enterprise Scholarship. Each year graduating seniors are awarded from local high schools. This year, Demetri Lafrance and Sean Herne from Salmon River received the scholarship, and the Casino is proud to call them team members. Demetri works in the Security Department and Sean works in the Slot Department. Both young students have...
Barbara Montour, CPA, a Mohawk of the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation, has been installed as president of the Adirondack Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). Montour is a sole proprietor specializing in taxes for North American Indians. Montour is the immediate past secretary of the NYSSCPA’s Political Action Committee. She has also served as president-elect, vice president and on the executive board of the Adirondack chapter and has chaired the c...
(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ONTARIO) – At approximately 5:30 am on July 6, 2010, officers from the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) stopped a vehicle and trailer travelling eastbound on Highway 401 near Lancaster, Ontario. Officers seized approximately 140 cases of contraband cigarettes. As a result of this investigation officers executed a search warrant at a residence located on County Road 2, Lancaster. CRTF officers, with the assistance of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), SDG OPP, OPP Forensic Services Unit, Combined Forces Special E...
After several previous attempts, a local Toastmaster Club has successfully been formed in the Mohawk community of Akwesasne. The latest effort to create a local club took place last month with informational sessions hosted by the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Interest was so great that a local club was established after only two meetings. “This is tremendous news for Akwesasne,” said new Akwesasne Toastmaster President Jason McDonald. “Mohawks are known for being great speakers and now, with the help of Akwesasne Toastmasters, more community membe...
The Sons of the American Legion Squad 1479 surprised elders eating lunch last week at the Tsi Tetewatatkens Senior’s Center with a gracious donation of $2,000 to the facility’s Senior’s Club. The Sons hold a large raffle every year and they normally divide up the money raised between various charitable causes. This year the squad held a raffle for a riding lawn mower and they decided to donate a bulk of the money raised to the seniors because they know the center is always busy planning activ...
In a phone interview Wednesday, George Thorogood said he is looking forward to bringing his tour to Akwesasne on July 31 and hopes to see some of the Mohawk culture and purchase some souvenirs during the short time he’ll be in the area. The rock artist – known best for his 1980s hit “Bad to the Bone” – will perform at the Akwesasne Concert Grounds at Jacobs Tobacco Company. VIP tickets to the event have been sold out for months. Thorogood said that he hopes the Mohawks of Akwesasne and music...
The Fabulous Thunderbirds will be playing at the Akwesasne Concert Grounds, in Hogansburg, NY, on July 31. This will be an all-ages event. For over thirty years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.” Founding member Kim Wilson spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest...
POTSDAM - Amongst many activities during the opening weekend of Raquette River Awareness Week, July 31 and August 1, there will be two letterboxing activities on local trails. Learning to Letterbox at Catamount Lodge and Treasure Hunting along the Sandstone Trail offer great family get-together activities. Raquette River Awareness Week (July 31-August 8) is a celebration of the longest north flowing river in New York State – 174 miles from its source near Raquette Lake in Hamilton County to i...
3/4 cup sorghum flour 1/2 cup finely ground hazelnut meal 1/4 cup tapioca flour 2 tbls organic cane sugar, maple sugar, or coconut sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 5 tbls organic palm shortening or cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (I use hemp milk) strawberries, hulled and sliced sprinkling of sugar Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium sized bowl, add the sorghum flour, hazelnut meal, tapioca flour, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Whisk together well. Cut in the...
By Tehanetorens RECORD OF CHIEFS OF MOHAWK NATION Mohawk Clan Chieftanship wampum strings are a record of the leaders of the Mohawk Nation. The keeper of this record was of the Wolf Clan, whose title is Sarenhowane. There should be similar records of the other four nations of the original Iroquois states. The Mohawk Nations has nine chiefs, thus the nine strings in this record. The small string of wampum uniting them symbolizes that the chiefs shall all be of one mind. The nine wampum strings...
•• The Iroquois Nationals are in New York City awaiting confirmation news from the British consulate approving their travel to Manchester, England. Their flight to Manchester is scheduled for departure on Tuesday, July 13 at 4:00 p.m. from JFK Airport on Delta Airlines. The British Consulate has denied the Iroquois Nationals a visa because the United States State Department is stating: “the Haudenosaunee cannot leave the USA or return to the USA.” With this statement from the USA, the British Consulate is denying the Nationals passport visas....
Name: Liana Love Lebehn Born: Monday, May 10, 2010 Weight: 7 lbs. 7oz. Length: 18 1/2 Parents: Randa Martin & Richard Lebehn Grandparents: Kamala Thomas, John Swamp, Robert Martin & Sylvia Bero, Barney & Merleen Lebehn Great Grandparents: Mike Thomas, Lois Thomas Siblings: Logan & Brody Lebehn...
My kids have been getting along better lately. Working things out between themselves more often instead of fighting and whining for me to come intervene and lay down the law. I have to say who gets what car and who gets to play in what room it kind of reminds me of some sort of divorce lawyer. I say to Big Brother, “Ok if you get to play in the playroom alone then will you give up that box of cars to your brother.” After he says he needs his top five Little Brother throws two cars he’s holding overhand right at Big Brother. When it comes to di...
