A Voice from the Eastern Door
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After an extensive investigation, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police have concluded their investigation into the recent and tragic death of Hattie Bero. Medical reports released by Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, VT, confirmed that Bero died from head injuries sustained because of a fall. On Saturday July 18, 2009, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police received a phone call from Massena Memorial Hospital reporting that Ms. Hattie Bero of Akwesasne had been admitted to the hospital with severe head injuries. Ms. Bero was airlifted to Fletcher...
The Salmon River Board of Education announced the appointment of a new high school principal this week, following the retirement this summer of longtime principal and administrator John Simons. John Fairchild, former principal of Plattsburgh High School, has been selected to fill Mr. Simons’ shoes. Mr. Fairchild has 24 years of experience in education, including nine years as a principal and eight as an assistant principal. He also taught math and computers for thirteen years. “We are very ple...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York and Franklin County for violating the 1796 Treaty of Seven Nations by claiming ownership to the area known as the Hogansburg Triangle. The tract of land is surrounded by federally recognized reservation land and has been inhabited by Mohawks throughout history. The county claims ownership to the parcels of land in the triangle and has legally foreclosed on the properties without proceeding with the next phase of auctioning off the land. The Hogansburg Triangle issue...
Men and women went to work Saturday at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse, replacing the roof. The entire group volunteered their time and while the men were hammering down the new roof, the women cooked lunch for all the volunteers. Money was raised for the new roof by the longhouse faith keepers and some money was also donated from the Akwesasne Women Singers. It took the group just one day to replace the roof. Photos courtesy of Katsitsionni Fox....
HOGANSBURG - Ms. Hilda K. Swamp, 61, 378 State Route 37, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at University Medical Center, Syracuse. She was born February 20, 1948 in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of Abram Swamp and Annie Caldwell McDonald. She graduated from St. Lawrence College in Cornwall and North Country Community College in Saranac Lake. She married Dewey Swamp, who predeceased her on July 15, 1970. She was famous for being a medical secretary for Dr. Rueven Levy in Malone for 18...
AKWESASNE - Mrs. Delores A. Herne, 71, of 259 Beaver Meadow Road, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 10, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1938 in Hogansburg, the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth “Betty” Square Jock. She attended Bombay High School and later received her GED. She married Joseph Robert Herne on February 11, 1956 at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, officiating. Robert predeceased her on July 16, 2008. Delores work...
In memory of my Dad, Ernest Cooke (September28, 1924-August 23,2008) Dad, it’s been one year since that “bus” took you; the bus that you kept saying was coming to get you. I sure hope all those seats are filled with family and friends while you’re cruising and I’ll bet you’re entertaining them with your harmonica! I quit playing the piano when you left, but I’ve been sitting at it the last couple of weeks (just for you). I still want to go to the phone and call you and sometimes I pretend that...
A Sermon Preached by John Dieffenbacher-Krall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Barneveld, NY in the Central Diocese of NY July 12, 2009, submitted to Indian Time by Jake Swamp. Good morning. I appreciate Father Taylor offering me the opportunity to preach this morning. Before beginning my sermon, I want to acknowledge the warmth and friendliness that I have experienced in every single communication with Father Taylor. As St. Paul says in First Corinthians, without love, I am nothing. St. David’s strikes me as a congregation striving to liv...
She:kon Business Owners of Akwesasne, As we all know, Styrofoam is widely used as the most common take-out food container for many food establishments in Akwesasne. But what you may not know is that Styrofoam is extremely hazardous and harmful, not only to the environment, but to human and animal health as well. According to the Polystyrene & Health Homepage (www.ejnet.org) everyone “needs to know that when Styrofoam comes into contact with food or drinks, especially if they are hot, harmful chemicals such as benzene, styrene, and ethylene l...
Dedication To the Canada Customs Officers I have written these two poems for the officers over at the Canada Customs on Cornwall Island. I have written these poems because I felt saddened for them. My cousin whom is Wendy Lazore works there. I had made her a dream catcher and it’s keeping her out along with her co workers. I had prayed on it before & had given it to her. So, these two poems are dedicated to them on what is going on now. We are with them as well. God be with you all! Kimberly Lazore You’re Never Gonna Go Away- Monday July 13,...
Thank you It’s such a joy and proud feeling whenever I enter our village to see such a beautiful show of flower arrangement at the Y. I’ve been eyeing the garden for quite sometime and it seems like all of a sudden everything just came to life! I hope everyone else has noticed and appreciated the wonderful scenery and, of course all the work that was put into it. It was nice to see the article from Sheree Bonaparte thanking the person who created the garden and I’d like to thank that perso...
Niawenkowa The Mohawk Nation Office would like to thank the many volunteers for their kindness in helping out at this Saturday’s “work bee” event in replacing the roof of the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. This was a long over due project and the weather was just great....
Since the beginning of this whole gun issue, we, as a community, have never seen so much unity. This unity from the people has not only saved the future generations from racial discrimination, threats and harassment on our own land, but has also shown the entities that we are still a strong group. The sacred fire and the ability to come together as one mind can defeat many issues in a peaceful manner. To accomplish all this strength it takes a lot of giving, love, and understanding from everyone . The buying of wood by community members, supply...
Hundreds of the North Country’s Baby Boomer generation will enjoy socializing, food and fun at the Mohawk Bingo Palace on Monday August 17th at the eighteenth annual Seniorama Event. The event will include free entertainment provided by Marty Robinson , guest speakers, raffles and a trade show with information geared to the interest of those attending. “This is Seniorama’s eighteenth year and we have been honored to host it at the Mohawk Bingo Palace,” noted Janique Odjick, Marketing Manager. “We expect the attendance to be about the same as i...
The Tree of Peace society had a successful gathering and grand opening of their new learning center located on Stone Road in the Constable and Westville area. The elders from Akwesasne came in force to support the new center. Many thanks go out to the Traditional Medicines Program for their support of the elders to attend. On the first day Jake Swamp gave his presentation on their presentation on their activities for the past year and future plans. Afterwards a hearty lunch was served. In the...
Submitted by Katsitsionni Fox & Margaret Lafrance. The Title VII Program at Salmon River Central School sponsored the 6th Annual Akwesasne Mohawk Summer Cultural Program. This endeavor has been warranted for many years since parent surveys first identified the need to “teach our Mohawk children who they are.” The Mohawk Summer Culture Program has become a part of our regular grant application submitted each year, and is geared towards rising 5th and 6th grade students. The program is planned by...
Submitted by Clarissa Jacobs, AAMB Start Facilitator The Akwesasne Area Management Board, 2009 START Summer Cooperative Education Facilitator, Clarissa Jacobs has no doubt in her mind that by putting the right tools in our youths’ hands it will lead students to future educational careers. On July 19th Jacobs boarded the Delaney Bus Lines with 15 students of Akwesasne, for a week of exploring the many skilled trades offered at this year’s Dream Quest Camp. Students participated in their sel...
The participants of the St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center have been busy making fleece-tied blankets. Two weeks ago they invited a representative from the Hospice of the North Country to come and collect all the blankets they’d made. The seniors wanted to give the blankets to those who needed them. The project was headed up by Catherine Cook who is the Senior Companion, and Lorraine Bero who is the Case Manager. They saw the need to find a project that clients of all functioning levels could a...
Patrick Bassney isn’t a stranger to the North Country, nor to Indian gaming. The new general manager of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino brings years of gaming experience to his new position, including several years helping the Oneida Indian Nation open Turning Stone. Bassney has taken the reins at the AMC at a time when strong directive is most needed. The casino is at a point where growth is the obvious next step despite the North American economic crisis. Bassney is stepping in amid the ongoing e...
Massena Central High School is pleased to publish the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the 4th marking period of the 2008-2009 school year. The following criteria qualify students for inclusion on th Honor Rolls: High Honor - 92-100% average - students will have at least 85% in all subjects and maintain a 92% average. Honor - 85-91% average - students will have at least 80% in all subjects and maintain an 85% average. Grade 9 - High Honor Roll Morgan Albert, Stephanie Badder, Kallie Barnes, Daniel Barnum, Alycia Beattie, Katherine...
Every year the Franklin County Fair hosts the annual Demolition Derby, held on two separate nights. This year the event was as successful as always, with thousands cramming into the fairgrounds grandstand to watch the slaughter of dozens of clunkers. The Demolition Derby is a high-energy rough and tough event in which drivers of any experience level enter the track in old vehicles salvaged just for the derby. The cars are painted vividly with names and sponsors sprawled across in sloppy paint. A...
Singers specializing in all different genres of music came together last Wednesday evening for the Brass Horse Lounge’s Karaoke Championship. Every Wednesday throughout the summer a karaoke contest was held at Brass Horse, with winners advancing to last week’s final. A total of eight singers won their week’s competition and were set to compete for a $1000 in prizes in the final. However, two opted not to show up for the championship. In the first round at the final event, Chessie Thomas, Marin...
Great great Grandma Evelyn Mitchell, Great Grandma Ester Jock, Grandmother Dawn Mitchell, Mother Kana Mitchell- Daughter Travayla Back....
From Legends of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) This legend happened long ago on an island in the St. Lawrence River. The island is called by the Akwesasne Mohawks, Jo-ka-ta-ren-re, and lies opposite St. Regis Point on the St. Regis Reservation. The story happened many summers in the past . Long ago, a man and woman and their daughter lived alone on this island. They had a garden where they raised corn, beans and squashes. One day, as the three were working in their garden, the sky...
Wellness Day is a day to provide education on disease prevention and to promote healthy activities and habits for the wellbeing of Akwesasne residents. This year’s Wellness Day celebration was held for the second time at the First Americans IGA on Route 37. Festivities included a barbeque, karaoke contest, balloon animals and inflatable jumping houses for the kids, many raffles and games, as well as a variety of complimentary health screenings. Many tribal health offices and hundreds of c...
