A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The South Channel Bridge (bridge linking Cornwall Island to Rooseveltown, NY) will be closed for maintenance for 6 hours on each of the following dates: FROM 11:00PM on Monday, August 26, 2013 until 5:00AM Tuesday, August 27, 2013 and FROM 11:00PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 until 5:00AM Wednesday, August 28, 2013 and *FROM 11:00PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 until 5:00AM Thursday, August 29, 2013 *if required For further information about this press release, please contact Josée Sauvé at 613-932-6601 x21 or email at jsauv...
Submitted by Alexandra David Some 3400 athletes from 13 provinces and territories competed in 20 sport disciplines at the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke from August 2 to 17, 2013. The one-of-a-kind event brought together 12,000 participants, including 3,400 top Canadian athletes, 5,500 volunteers, and attracted more than 15,000 visitors. Sherbrooke is the first city in the province of Quebec to host the Canada Summer Games, which features the future generation of national, international, and...
Five people are looking down the barrel of spending the rest of their lives in federal prison after pleading guilty to involvement in an international cocaine and ecstasy smuggling ring that moved drugs through Akwesasne. April Burns, Elizabeth VanGuilder and John French pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Albany. All except French could face up to life imprisonment – he is facing a 40-year maximum sentence. Burns is looking at a minimum of 10 years b...
Akwesasne - The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Education and Recruitment Department held a Scholarship Luncheon on August 5, 2013. This recognition ceremony cited current summer interns and four scholarship recipients who will be entering college this fall. Patrick Bassney, General Manager of Mohawk Gaming Enterprises, LLC proclaimed, “I have high regards to this program. It’s a great opportunity for young adults from Akwesasne to explore their options while getting hands-on training in an exc...
The Caughnawaga Indians took the Iroquois Lacrosse Association’s top honor for the 2013 season on Thursday, Aug. 15, defeating the Snake Island Muskies 8 – 6 in game five of a best-of-seven series at Massena Arena. They will advance to the President’s Cup to compete for the Quebec Lacrosse League Senior B title in Kahnawake over the week of August 26. Over 800 people attended. Although Snake Island took game one, the Indians came from behind and swept games two through five. “We’re going to...
To my Brother: I love you. You will never be forgotten in our hearts. You will live forever with us. You will always be a part of our lives. You were taken from us early in life. But for good reason I’m sure. You were a great brother, son and father. We didn’t always see eye to eye but that’s what brothers do. I wish I could change the past. I would give almost anything to see you again. I believe you are watching over us all from Heaven. I believe that you are walking with us every day of ou...
Dear Monica, Every day I am receiving odd messages and requests to connect from military Generals and high ranking Colonels on Skype. They are looking for a girlfriend and I’m very upset because they are creeping me out and I don’t understand why they keep contacting me. How do they find me and what can I do to make them stop contacting me? Signed, Happily Married Dear Happily Married, Skype does have a very high amount of scammers that target females. The scammers typically make themselves appear to be high ranking military personnel and cla...
The Ride for Cancer fundraiser at the Brass Horse grill a couple of weekends ago raised about $6,000. We apologize for the mistake....
Letter to the Editor Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Good Standing Policy: a Form of Internalized Oppression The MCA Good Standing Policy requires that all community members are in good standing with their financial responsibility to loans, rent, fines and other types of service accounts with MCA. It is understandable that this would be required of the membership. When a young mother is denied access to adequate housing due to an unpaid traffic fine, I personally have difficulty with the issue. Is it better for MCA to deny her and her children a...
Autistic teen target of vicious letter A hateful letter was sent last Friday in Newcastle, Ontario to a grandmother of a teenager with autism. The letter said that the grandmother should move or euthanize him. The letter begins with complaints about the boy’s noises in the backyard because “it scares the hell out of my normal children.” The letter continues with more disgusting comments… This letter prompted at least a hundred people from the neighbourhood to come together and show their support to the boy and his family. Actions such as thes...
Akwesasne – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has announced a program to assist with National Grid questions and concerns for the community of Akwesasne. Joint Counsel for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) is dedicated to providing resources and services that enhance people›s dignity and self-reliance. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strongly encourages any family who needs individual or family support to contact JCEO to utilize their services. Please note the qualification is based on income level as well as disability factors. The intent of the pro...
“Encircles Everything” Artist’s Talk on the Cornhusk Doll Exhibit at the Akwesasne Museum on Wednesday September 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Elizabeth “Betts” Doxtator will be at the museum on the evening of September 4th to give a talk on her cornhusk dolls and to answer any questions that people might have for her. This will be the last chance to see the dolls before they travel back to Six Nations! This is a great exhibit that has prompted a lot of discussion as well as many OOHS and AHHS! Don’t miss it!...
Name: Emilie Mae Comins Born: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Weight: 6 lbs. 9.5 oz. Parents: Andrea Cook & Derek Comins Siblings: Austin, Aidan, & Ethan Comins Maternal grandparents: Kevin & Helen Lazore Paternal grandparents: Donnie & Delinda Comins...
Name: Brynn Lee Lazore Born: Wednesday, May 29,2013 Weight: 7 lbs. 15.3 oz. Parents: Steevi King & Andrew Lazore Maternal Grandparents: Larry & Sheila King Paternal Grandparents: Kevin & Helen Lazore...
Akwesasne, NY - TWINLEAF has donated once again to Kanenhiio Ionkwaiontonhakie, this time materials needed to help finish their cannery. Kanenhiio is a garden initiative located on the East end of Akwesasne, with hopes to get our community on a better path to eating healthy, and bringing awareness to Akwesasronon of the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Akwesasne is a land rich community that was once self-sustaining, as most families maintained farmlands to care for their...
By Tekonwakwenni Nanticoke The Two Row Wampum belt, or treaty, symbolizes the agreement made between the Haudenosaunee and the Dutch government in 1613. The belt has 13 rows of wampum; 9 white rows grouped by 3 representing friendship, peace, and forever, and 2 purple rows running parallel that represent our canoe and the Dutch ship. The agreement made was that both the canoe and ship will travel down the river of life side by side and that neither the Haudenosaunee nor the Dutch should attempt...
By Katsitsionni Fox The Two Row Campaign culminated on August 9th in New York City with an emotional welcome of the paddlers canoeing in on the Hudson River after a long 10-day journey. Hundreds of people were gathered at Pier 96, along with the Unity Riders from Manitoba who had travelled on horse to meet up with the Two Row Paddlers. Leadership including Tadadaho Sid Hill, Oren Lyons, Jake Edwards and Howard “Iothore” Thompson, exchanged a greetings and polished the covenant chain with Dut...
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Last Thursday, the JOM ABGC Summer Program came to an end, but they went out in style. The celebration was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School and started with a newspaper fashion show, after which a talent show began. Mr. Justin Hahn, band director at the St. Regis Mohawk School and Salmon River, emceed the event. For lunch there was pizza and wings, and then outside a bouncy house and waterslide awaited. Summer Program Coordinator Tim Cook said, “I’m happy there is a lot of parents here. This...
Kite Festival of the Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged - Part of Cornwall Fall Fest Activities Come fly a kite at the annual Parade of Nations Kite Festival in the Bowl in Lamoureux Park. The big event will happen on Sunday, September 15. Members of the Cornwall Kite Club will set up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help them fill the skies with kites of all colours, shapes and sizes. As part of their annual tradition, the Club will provide materials and patterns for kite-making and space for construction. The Parade of Nations will...
The fourth annual Louie Oakes Memorial Fishing Derby was held over the weekend, August 17th and 18th, at the Tacklebox Marina in Snye. The tournament is held by Tom and Chubby Oakes to honor the memory of Tom Oakes’ father Louie, a well-respected fisherman and river guide. For the last four years, Chubby and Tom Oakes have put their tournament on and each year it has grown. Starting at 7AM Tacklebox Marina has a sale on bait and the group of 39 participants starts out. Prizes were awarded for b...
In a tremendous celebration, the entire community was invited out to celebrate the 60th anniversary of local favorite Bears Den. In a celebration lasting much of the day, a series of activities were available for the community to enjoy. For the kids, of course there were several bouncy houses, a carnival tent with games and you could win a fish by throwing ping pong balls into fish bowls. T-Bear and Cubby were on hand, as well as the Tim Hortons mascot. Over the course of the day, there were...
By Kaniethonkie This past weekend was witness to the biggest lawn sale ever in Akwesasne. Over 26 families took part in what is sure to become an annual event. What started out to be a lawn sale advertised over Facebook and Akwesasne Trade Zone, quickly became sales starting at the east end of Akwesasne, down Tarbell Road and Mary Road, through Route 37, including St. Regis Road, White Road, Raquette and Raquette Point. You could find new items with tags on, antique items dated 1906 and...
A potluck picnic was held for seniors at the Seniors Center in Hogansburg on Friday, August 16th. This was the fifth year for the event and was planned by the entire staff, which included the summer students. The event featured a buffet style lunch, where all of the seniors told the staff what they were bringing. There was bingo outside under the tent. Other activities included an Ace to King tournament, a timed word search and a poker walk to cap off the afternoon’s activities. The Seniors c...
In what was a wonderful ceremony, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held an inauguration ceremony for newly elected Chief Beverly Cook and re-elected Sub-Chief Shelly Jacobs, as well as Chief Judge Peter J. Herne, Traffic Court Judge Steve Cook, and Traffic Court Judge Lois Terrance. Chief Ron Lafrance Jr. recognized and welcomed those who were newly elected. Chief Lafrance described Sub-Chief Jacobs as analytical, and joked maybe a little too much for him. Chief Lafrance noted he has known Chief...
