A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held nominations Saturday morning for a special election of a sub-chief. The caucus was held at the tribal community building and a total of eight nominations were made for the position. The sub-chief position up for election was filled at the regular June election, but the winning candidate opted not to be sworn-in, requiring the Tribal Election Board to scramble and come up with an alternative plan. With the membership’s backing, it was agreed that a special election would be held. Although the May caucus for the s...
Several teams from Akwesasne are western bound this weekend to represent the Mohawk Nation at the North American Indigenous Games. Dozens of athletes will depart Akwesasne on Friday for the games, being hosted this year by Cowichan, British Columbia, from August 3 - 10.Local athletes are part of Team Eastern Door, which also includes Kahnawake participants. Teams ranging in sports from wrestling to volleyball have been fundraising and training for several months. The Games are held every two...
An Akwesasne man jailed for his role in smuggling marijuana across the U.S. – Canada border was sentenced last week to 63 months in federal prison. Sam “Pud” Garrow, 34 pleaded guilty in two separate drug dealing cases. In the first, Garrow admitted to having a role in the transport of 1,540 lbs. of marijuana between 2003 and 2004. U.S. District Attorney Glenn Suddaby said the drugs were then distributed to New Jersey, Massachusetts, Albany and New York City. In the second case, Garrow admitted that he planned to transport 100 lbs. of marij...
On Friday July 26th, an enjoyable occasion took place by many students of the Salmon River Central 1968 class as they shared a wonderful meal provided by the staff at Brass Horse Grill and Dave Mainville’s crew. The theme for this year’s celebration was focused on Hawaii dress and decor. The organization committee started to plan for this occasion in the spring and turned out a huge and successful evening. Excellent job to each of you who helped in the planning. After the feast, everyone gave...
Kanatsiohare May 11, 1993 – August 2, 2007 DAD There is one man Who’s more important to me, Than any other will ever be. He has a quiet strength That comes from deep within; And a special kind of courage God gave only him. He taught me the difference Between right and wrong; When to be soft And when to be strong. He was never too busy To lend a hand, And never failed to understand. No greater hero has anyone Ever had, Than the one I proudly Call my Dad. Donald Bero Our Hero. Love, your wif...
The family of Lillian Herne expresses appreciation and gratitude to all who extended condolences, donated food, flowers and gave monetary gifts to the St. Regis Church, Hospice and the St. Regis Rescue. Thank you, David, Regina Alexander and Mike Herne...
The family of James Bunky Edwards would really like to express their special thanks to Rickey, Marion, Dave, Rebecca and so many others. Dave helped Mom so much in getting the arrangements done during that sad time. Rickey and Marion also did so much and knew exactly what needed to be done. Thanks to all the people who donated food and to the ladies that cooked. Thank you all who helped at the Longhouse for the service of our son, brother, uncle, friend, father and relative. The Edwards Family, Dean, Donna, Terrie, Josie and Mom (Marg...
Niawen to Dave Mainville of Brass Horse pizza shop for the delicious pizza and wings. We sure enjoyed your delicious treat. Thanks! The Timekeepers. Thank you to Alan ‘Bucky’ Smith for the fresh picked corn. We’ll be heading out to his stand on Ft. Covington Center Road all summer long! The Timekeepers. Thank you to Salli Benedict who dropped off an ice cream cake to remind us how long we’ve been a community newspaper. Thanks Salli for the cake and words of wisdom. The Timekeepers....
July 29, 2008 A great big niawen kowa to who and what I have dubbed the 300 Club. Over three hundred Onkwehonwe people of Akwesasne came out and supported the community spokespersons fight for basic freedoms that have been denied to us via the 3 chief system. This was an easy decision for me to make when I was given the opportunity to help others to struggle for our freedoms. For others that attended our meetings and began to become educated on many of the injustices of this foreign way of governing our people it was not. I realize it was a...
Kanenhi:io Ionkwaienthon:Hakie (We Are Planting Good Seeds) would like to say nia:wen to the group of St. Lawrence students who came with Brenda Papineau on Saturday July 12th to help us weed the community garden in front of the greenhouse on Rt 37. We would also like to say a great big nia:wen to the kids from the IPP program who came on Thursday July 12th to also help weed and pick up some of the rocks out of the garden. All your efforts are greatly appreciated! Kanenhiio is a group of...
CANTON-Several area residents were among those students at SUNY Canton recently recognized for outstanding academic performance during the Spring 2008 semester. To receive President’s List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For Dean’s List, full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA on six to 11 credit hours. SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certi...
Valleyfield, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 – Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers from the St. Lawrence Valley Detachment – Valleyfield Office, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, seized marihuana, $55,000 in cash and three firearms during a search conducted in Saint-Anicet on July 24, 2008. Four suspects were arrested. One of them has been charged for now. The other suspects could also face charges. The RCMP and Sûreté du Québec launched the investigation after receiving information on alleged suspicious activities related to cigarette smuggl...
Submitted by Hannah C. Lazare, Head Researcher and Writer 2008 Tewaarathon Lacrosse Book, Ronathahon:ni Cultural Center Lenora David, local talented seamstress, and her Artistic grandson, Louis David, took on the task of re-creating the Akwesasne Indian Lacrosse Championship Flag, which was played for by local Indian teams during the 1800’s to the early 1930’s. The flag was originally created in the 1800’s for the Indian Lacrosse Championships, when Indian players were banned from playing on no...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership and/or Residency Permits. Charles Seymour, age 22, son of the late Shirley Seymour, Akwesasne and James Russell Nanticoke, Six Nations. Tory Beaty, age 18, daughter of Troy Lazore, Akwesasne and Carol Beaty, a non-native. Sandra Smoke, daughter of Laurie Smoke, Akwesasne. Natasha George, daughter of Rachel George, Akwesasne. Laura Thompson, daughter of Marlene Thompson, Akwesasne. Javan Cook, age 18, and Sarah Cook, age 17, daughters of Nora Cook,...
A group of ladies who share a common love of gardening make up the Akwesasne Garden Club. This past Sunday, the club held their annual garden party – a showing of beautiful garden landscapes, summer dresses and garden hats, and the company of women interested in having a relaxing, summery afternoon. Sunday’s party was the 4th annual for the garden club and each year it’s held at a different member’s home. Shirley Gorrow hosted this year, and the garden club members spend the weeks or months lead...
A decades-old fire engine has been decommissioned and is now parked behind the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department. The long-overdue retirement of the old engine was finally made possible by the Department’s receipt of a $453,680 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. On Monday afternoon a sparkling new “tanker” – fire truck made specifically for carrying water – was delivered to the station where firefighters and representatives from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Co...
Cornwall, Ont. - The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to make the public aware of potential frauds and scams involving persons advertising items for sale. Items can be advertised for sale in various papers and/or online sources. The items are listed way below the actual value of the item. The transaction of the item for sale is on the condition of sight-unseen until delivery. If contacted, the seller usually will provide a hard luck story for the reason of the low sale price. The seller makes it clear they are in a location out o...
Eighth-grade Mohawk student Katsitsiaroroks Mitchell won first-place honors in the 2008 national Native American Student Artist Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Office of Indian Education. The contest is designed to encourage student artists to explore the connections between Native American culture and educational success and is open to Native and Alaskan Native students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. This year’s competition also included an essay contest for the f...
WASHINGTON - Closing the St. Lawrence Seaway to ocean-going vessels is not the answer to ending the further introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into the Great Lakes, said a study by the National Academy of Sciences. The study drew praise from the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC), the federal agency responsible for the passage of vessels into the Great Lakes. The study, Great Lakes Shipping, Trade, and Aquatic Invasive Species, concluded that closing the Seaway could not guarantee prevention of further invasi...
On Saturday, July 26 the Adams Family held a reunion at Adam’s Marina in Snye. Approximately 200 people attended throughout the day and night representing the families of the late Mike and Mary (Jacobs) Adams, Margaret (Jacobs) Terrance, John Jacobs, Margaret (Adams) Smoke and Peter Adams. The reunion was planned only one week before by Edith McDonald, Veronica, Wendy, Sheila and Sabrina Adams, Michelle (Adams) Laffin, Sherry Roundpoint, Pam Cook, Priscilla Lazore and many others. The reunion s...
1. Oh nikentsiò:ten? What type of fish? 2. Tsikáhkwara Bass, Rock 3. Tsiskawí:ia’k Bass, Small Mouth (Black Bass) 4. Rabahbót Bullhead 5. Onawa’tstokón:ha Bullhead 6. Skentstén:ri Carp 7. Kiawerón:ko Eel (freshwater) 8. Kaniión:ta Minnow 9. Kanò:tsiot Muskellunge 10. Oiahè:ta Perch 11. Tsikónhses Pike 12. Teiokién:taron Sturgeon 13. Atenà:tara Sunfish 14. Kiokià:kton Trout 15. Skakahráksen Walleye 16. Kentsiowá:nen ne skakahraksen It is a big walleye 17. Ken’nikentsiá:’a ne skakahraksen It is a little walleye 18. Oh nikén:tsiake? How many f...
Continued from last week The selected speaker now begins the speech of marriage before the young couple and their mothers. The speaker now addresses the girl’s mother. Today is a big day and the marriage is of great importance. This young woman who is your daughter, what clan does she belong to? Answer: (tells her clan). What is your daughter’s name? Answer: (tells her name). Now, when you gave birth to your daughter, you worked very hard to raise her. You watched over her day and night unt...
The smell of sweetgrass always brought a smile to my grandmother’s face. It also triggered in her mind many narratives. As a child, I sat at the knees of my grandmother and great aunties. I listened to them speak the language and tell stories as I made black ash splint horses with tiny sweetgrass reins from the leftover basket making materials. I did not know it then, but as they made baskets and talked, something wonderful was happening. It was the transference of ecological knowledge from t...
Grade 8 class in 1975 at Salmon River Central School....
Some of the calls we get from time to time are to help our fellow responders at emergency calls. Of these a lot come from the ambulance service to help transfer patients. I have gone on a number of these calls and it’s usually a minor affair in which they need just a little more muscle to get the job done. It is always best to ask for help than to go it alone and get hurt. This community does produce some large customers for the ambulance crews. This phenomenon is known as “Mohawk Medium”. They have had to make accommodations for just such...
