A Voice from the Eastern Door
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As Canada Customs has moved their border checkpoint off of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) and into the city of Cornwall, the Canada Border Services Agency posted information on its website stating that all travelers are required to report directly to the makeshift port in Cornwall without making stops on Kawehno:ke. As Kawehno:ke is Akwesasne territory, both the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs have harshly criticized CBSA for attempting to require Mohawks to report to them when traveling to Mohawk territory. “T...
A 24-year-old Akwesasne woman died tragically Sunday, July 19 after sustaining severe head injuries a day before. Friends of Hattie Bero say the young woman fell down the stairs during a party at a pool hall in Rooseveltown early Saturday morning. Relatives there allegedly called Miss Bero’s parents to pick her up and she was later taken to Massena Memorial Hospital. St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police received a call from the Massena hospital at 6 a.m. stating that Miss Bero had been admitted w...
Last Thursday community volunteer, singer and songwriter Theresa “Bear” Fox was honored with a Community Spirit Award from the First People’s Fund of South Dakota. The Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards are given annually to First Nations people who have demonstrated a “commitment to sustaining the cultural values of Native people.” Bear Fox has become well known in Akwesasne for her singing and songwriting, as well as work she does throughout the community teaching others (especial...
On Saturday morning, crew members on board a ship passing through the St. Lawrence River channel near St. Zotique, Quebec spotted the body of missing Akwesasne man Michael David, 32. A region-wide search had been ongoing for David since last Tuesday, July 14 when he was reported missing by his mother. David had last been seen Monday, July 13 at 4 p.m. when he went out on his boat. When he hadn’t returned eight hours later just after midnight, his mother contacted tribal police. Emergency workers and volunteers conducted a massive search for D...
ROOSEVELTOWN - Hattie S. Bero, age 24, of 42 Rooseveltown Road, passed away on Sunday morning, July 19, 2009 at Fletcher-Allen Medical Center, after being transferred there from Massena Memorial Hospital on Saturday. She was born January 9, 1985 in Malone, the daughter of Leroy W. and Colleen T. Bero. She attended schools at Salmon River and Massena High Schools. Hattie worked at various factories and stores. She enjoyed riding the Ranger with her mother, making bon fires, and being outdoors....
AKWESASNE - Mr. Michael Joey David, age 32, of River Road, was found in the St. Lawrence River on Saturday morning, July 18, 2009. He had been missing since Monday evening. He was born October 6, 1977, the son of Michael Francis, Jr. and Terry David and attended General Vanier High School in Cornwall. Michael was a family man, who loved to spend time with his children. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always happiest with his children or other children around him. He...
Hazel P. Hall, age 75, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was the daughter of Margaret and Thomas Hall, a native of Akwesasne, and came to Syracuse with her family in 1950. Hazel had worked at James Square Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide for more than 15 years before retiring in 1995. She enjoyed crafts, quilt making, bingo and was the matriarch of her family. She was everyone’s aunt, and her entire life was about the ones she loved. When she was able,...
In Memory of Bunkey You left us so suddenly last year, we’ve had a whole year now for the hurt to go away, but I guess it will be there forever for we love you so much. Your humor always a comedian and make everyone laugh is missed by all of us. Mom, Donna, Terrie & Dean...
In loving memory of John Fitzgerald (The Rebel) Oakes. Dad, five years have passed and we still miss you every day. Love always Tiara, Corey, Carlee, Sydney, Theresa, Mom & Family...
In memory Dave McDonald September 8th 1943-July 22nd 2004 Dad, Five years, it’s been five years since we last saw you. It hasn’t seemed that long, but there’s a reason for that. You’re talked about, and thought about on the daily basis. You were one of a kind, and the memories that you left behind are etched in our minds forever. Who can forget the time you were walking up the icy driveway all proud of yourself. You had gone and retrieved a portable light from your car because the power had gon...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR E’tho nikonha’k A Turning Point for Akwesasne? This has been a remarkable summer so far. Not only in terms of the unseasonable weather, but also because this summer marked the first time in my life I was able to drive through a vacant Canadian customs on Kawehnoke. It was also the first time I took my vehicle by barge to go to a lacrosse game… Akwesasne’s display of unity this summer has also been remarkable. The atmosphere of cooperation and caring evoked in our people is the ultimate reflection of who we are. At our cor...
A big THANK YOU to Pat and Rosanne Bender, who brought their horse, Buccaneer, to the Akwesasne Housing Authority on Friday, July 17, 2009. Buccaneer is a champion barrel racer who suffers diabetes. The Benders donated Buccaneer for the day as they gave rides to area children to help raise funds at the AHA’s annual garage sale. Among the many riders, the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club brought van loads of kids from their summer program to meet Buccaneer and enjoy rides throughout the day. It was a...
Niawen, To Sub-Chief Stacy Adams from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and to Cheryl Jacobs of Mohawk Council for getting our Delaney Bus. The bus took us to our Kateri Tekakwitha Conference trip in Raleigh, North Carolina. We greatly appreciate what you have done for us. We had a good trip and Conference. Niawen again from the Kateri Circle of St. Regis Mission...
Thank you, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the community members, friends & family, who supported me during the recent election. I appreciate all of the encouragement provided by everyone; especially the elders who gave up their time to speak with me, their wisdom & guidance inspired me to seek out a second term as Kawehnoke District Chief. I am proud to be representing the community for another term. I will try to implement all of the suggestions given to me by the people I visited with to develop programs that will better...
For the first time in over 100 years Canada has ceded a major part of Akwesasne back to the Mohawk people. Not entirely, but the decision by Canada Customs to relocate its facilities north of Kawehnoke is a major historical event. It shows what can be done when the Mohawk people take a firm stand in defense of our community without the use of violence or fear. It is a mistake for Canada to take unilateral action on the border crossing issue and we will all be subject to more intense examination by the agents (now armed) but the officials in...
On July 19th 2009 a group of kids got together for the 2nd Annual Gray’s Power Wheels Invitational. The event was hosted by Margaret Jacobs and Norman Gray at their residence on Cook Road in Akwesasne. Racers had “sponsors” (parents and grandparents) to cheer them on for the three lap race. Some kids cheated and drove across the lawn instead of around the track. Some thought it was a demolition derby and thought the race was all about ramming their opponents. By the third lap kids were tradi...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code: Megan Thompson, age 16, daughter of Jason Thompson, Akwesasne and Chantal Lessard, a non-native. Cheyenne Skye-White, age 17, daughter of Jason White, Akwesasne and Kendra Skye, Six Nations. Tyler Hayes, age 18, son of Rachelle Garrow-Hayes, Akwesasne and Timothy J. Hayes, a non-native. Ashley Brown, age 17, and Amanda Brown, age 16, daughters of Dean Brown, Akwesasne and Kim Pierce Brown, a non-native. Community members...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission is submitting an announcement to the community members within the jurisdiction of Akwesasne, a 3 year term for 1 (one) police commissioner to represent the district ofKawehnoke. In accordance with the Akwesasne Policing Agreement and Mohawk Police Commission Charter, all interested residents ofKawehnoke are asked to submit a Letter of Interest, no later than 4 pm on August 5th, 2009. To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission a person must: • Be a registered member under the Akwes...
Submitted by Della Lazore, President, Kateri Circle of St. Regis Mission Church Following is a short report from the Kateri Tekakwitha Conference attended by 50+ people from Akwesasne, in Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 1st through the 5th. It was the 70th Anniversary of the Kateri Tekakwitha Conference, first nation peoples came from all over the U.S., Canada and South America to attend. The conference is open to Catholic Native Americans and those who assist them. During this year’s Conference we had all sorts of spiritual workshops t...
If the plant, stinging nettle, has ever stung you you know why it has its name. The stinging nettle is an herbaceous flowering plant found in Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and North America. It stings because their leaves and stems are covered with brittle, hollow, silky hairs that contain three chemicals, a histamine that irritates skin, acetylcholine which causes a burning feeling, and serotonin. Brushing up against the plant with any bare skin, especially the legs, or the arms, will result...
The Boys & Girls Club of Canada – Akwesasne Territory has been providing local children with fun and adventurous activities to keep them busy during their long summer break. The organization’s summer program began two weeks ago and there are still spots available for children to sign up. Throughout the week the children are dropped off at the summer program headquarters at the St. Regis Recreation Centre. A number of counselors spend the day providing activities like crafts, movie watching and...
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Report from Jade A. Gabri I was trying to remember all the memories from home that I could hold on to, because I didn’t know what was in store when I was on my way to Russia. Sitting here today I?m thinking that same way I’m trying to hold on to the memories of Russia and the amazing experience I had there. After a flight out of Syracuse to JFK then a 9 hour plane ride to Moscow we had arrived. We spent two days in Moscow. Moscow was huge with lots of traffic and the city had a odor to it, as...
On June 20, 2009, a Blanding’s Turtle, a threatened species in New York State, was found by Jacoba North on the centerline of Route 37 between IGA and the Casino. Jacoba contacted the SRMT Environment Division, who then contacted Glenn Johnson, a biology professor. According to Glenn Johnson, Chair of the Department of Biology at the SUNY College at Potsdam, the turtle is an adult female and she was not gravid (with eggs) when she was found. She may have been returning to her wetland f...
1. Ne onkwaianerénhsera It is our tradition 2. Aionkwa’taraién:take We ought to have a clan 3. Onkwehonwehnéha aionkwahsennaién:take We ought to have a native name 4. Onkwatahkwenna’ón:we aétewatste We ought to wear our traditional clothing 5. Aetewatá:ti ne onkwawén:na We ought to speak our language 6. Aetewáhsere ne onkwaianeréhsera We ought to follow our traditions 7. Ne onkwaianerénhsera ne aethiia’takéhnha ne onkwehshón:’a It is our tradition to help people 8. Aethinorónhkhwake ne ronákia’ke We ought to care for others 9. Ratiksa’okón:...
