A Voice from the Eastern Door
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New York State’s plan to impose taxation on tobacco sold on reservations has been delayed once again. On Sept. 15, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe filed a restraining order with the U.S. District Court to prevent the state from enforcing its controversial law to force Indian tobacco retailers to charge tax on major brand cigarettes sold to non-Natives. On Sept. 16, U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn granted the request for a restraining order and ordered the state to refrain from enforcing the taxation law until Oct. 1. In light of recent court filin...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne recently learned that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Bruce Power, a Canadian nuclear generation company, are in discussions to have 16 radioactive steam generators sent to Sweden via the St. Lawrence River. The controversial materials would begin their transit at Owen Sound, through the Great Lakes and up the St. Lawrence River where they would pass through Akwesasne waters before continuing east toward Europe. However MCA said they have not been consulted and will not give permission for harmful...
In a ceremony attended by hundreds of Akwesasronon, a 200-year-old wampum belt was returned to Akwesasne after being in the possession of the New York State Museum until a few months ago. It’s been kept in a bank vault awaiting last week’s ceremony. The Wolf Belt signifies friendship and unity, but it has been interpreted in different ways by various scholars. Only the belt’s purple and white beads know it’s original purpose, but Akwesasne people are embracing it as a symbol of the communi...
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A new restaurant on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) is providing a homey lunch option for islanders who don’t want to cross a bridge and report to Customs just for a quick lunch. Patina is a one lunch special a day eatery that opened two weeks ago in the childhood home of its owner, Luz Benedict, near the abandoned toll booth. Benedict attended culinary classes in Ottawa and said it is her love of cooking that’s inspired her to open Patina. She prepares each meal for the day, usually deciding jus...
Funeral Services for Nelson E. Benedict, age 61, of Middlebury Avenue were held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Phillips Memorial Home, with Rev Joel Grigg officiating, Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Benedict passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Massena Memorial Hospital. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Nelson is survived by his wife Sharleen, two daughters: Mrs. Steven (Juanita) Warnock of Massena and Mrs. Robert (...
My Boss and Friend....Mark Narsisian Anyone who knew Mark was saddened by his death. I have been thinking of him in my own quiet way and knowing that he isn’t suffering any more, makes it easier to accept his passing. I would like to share some thoughts of a friend I will never forget. He was my boss at the Indian Time and like I told two of his cousins, he was the best boss I ever had. Mark was not afraid to complain and he knew the right way and had the right reason for doing it. He was l...
Thank you, The Akwesasne Pow Wow Committee would like to thank Akwesasne and the surrounding areas for coming out and supporting the 10th Annual Akwesasne International Pow Wow on Sept. 11th & 12th. Niawen ko:wa to our 2010 sponsors ~ St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, Mohawk Bingo Palace – Mohawk Council of Akwesasne – Ontario Power Generation – Akwesasne Area Management Board – Bank of Montreal – Bell Mobility – Upper Canada District School Board – CKON 97.3 fm – Enbridge – Bell...
Niawen: kowa I would like to thank everyone who helped me pay for my tuition and travel expenses for the Junior National Young Leaders Conference being held from September 25th - 30th in Washington, D.C. I am very excited and honored to have been chosen to represent the St. Regis Mohawk School and New York State at this conference. During this time, I will visit the Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans and Museum of American History along with getting a V.I.P. tour of other historic sites and attend a sleepover at the Maryland Science Center. I will also...
Who left us on September 23, 1984 Remembering you on this day Comforted by the many memories Miss you “Goat”…. Aunt Molay & Uncle Almac...
Niawen, I’d like to thank everyone who helped make the benefit held on Sept. 11/10 for Dennis Benedict a success. A special thank you to everyone who donated baskets for the raffles. Also thank you to Elvis (TJ Jackson), Big Worm & the Rez Riders & Billy Boy Jackson for donating their time for the entertainment. Niawen Dennis Benedict & Family...
Letter to editor, Miss Bev Griffin, the former gym teacher at Salmon River needs your help. She is seeking any sports articles and photos for a book she is compiling. Contact her at 518-483-4112....
On Monday September 20, 2010, Tribal Police arrested Anthony L. Laughing, Jr. of 43 Beach Street, Massena, NY for his alleged involvement in operating an illegal poker room at the All-Inn Lounge. Mr. Laughing is charged with Promoting Gambling, and Possession of a Gambling Device, both of which are Class A Misdemeanors. Mr. Laughing has been uncooperative with law enforcement officials in the past and continues to resist efforts regarding All-Inn compliance issues. Mr. Laughing turned himself in at the Tribal Police Department where Tribal...
Submitted by MCA It has been brought to the attention of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne that some businesses are failing to honor the intergovernmental agreement that calls for the continuation of the point-of-sale tax exemption for First Nations in Ontario. The MCA is addressing this issue with the Government of Ontario, with information provided by Akwesasne consumers on vendors that are not removing the 8 percent provincial portion of the 13 percent Harmonized Sales Tax. “We were pleased that the Government of Ontario and the Government o...
PARTICIPANTS: 374 (last year 265) MONEY RAISED: $22,040 (last year $15,535) It is with great pride that Josee Sauve announces yet another astonishingly successful Cornwall Terry Fox Run. For the 5th year in a row, the Run has increased in both participation and in dollars raised! We had several teams today running together in memory of someone they lost to cancer. Teams that come out like this are doing such a wonderful thing for cancer research. Even though there were a lot of tearful memories, those teams raising that money are the reason...
Michael Boyle, a Sudbury man who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Peter Benedict and Jade Benedict was sentenced last week. Boyle avoided a 1st degree murder trial and life sentence by pleading guilty to manslaughter instead. An Ontario judge sentenced him to 17 and a half years in prison for the crimes, but he received ten years off his sentence for five years already spent behind bars. He will be eligible for release in 7 and a half years. Boyle’s partner in the crimes, Jason Maestrello, was convicted by jury of first degree murder a...
Amber Dufoe, the 25-year old Akwesasne woman who pleaded guilty to killing Thomas Hathaway in 2008 received her sentence on Monday. Dufoe had agreed to plead to manslaughter and in exchange avoided a murder trial or punishment associated with a murder conviction. On Sept. 20 a Franklin County judge sentenced her to the expected 20 years in prison agreed upon by the district attorney. Dufoe’s boyfriend, Richard Oakes, also took a plea bargain and admitted to manslaughter but he has asked a judge to throw out his confession....
The Mohawk Healthy Heart Project is reaching out to the community to teach people healthier ways of eating and preparing food. Earlier this month the program offered two classes aimed at getting people on the right track and into the older, less processed and healthier ways of cooking. The first class held was a canning workshop in which fresh spaghetti sauce was jarred up for storage. The process gives families the opportunity to eat unprocessed food all winter long. The second class was a...
On September 19th, the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club brought a small group out for a hike to enjoy the autumn scenery of the Adirondacks. They took off to explore Elephant head, which is 15 minutes outside of Malone. After the bumpy ride into the trail way entrance, they embarked on their journey. They found numerous animal tracks, fallen trees, a baby frog, and finished with a breath taking view at the top. Descending the mountain was a journey in itself! “I feel like I have to skip just to g...
September 20, 2010 – New York, NY. Nominations for the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards (NAMA) were announced today by The Native American Music Association & Awards, reflecting the combined votes of the NAMA Advisory Board Membership Nominating Committee. The 12th Annual Native American Music Awards will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Seneca Entertainment Center in the Seneca Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York. Tickets are on-sale now through www.Ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster outlets, and at the Seneca box o...
The students in the Social Studies class with Ms. Gladding were asked to choose a topic idea about PEACE and to come up with ways of how they would promote their idea and to spread the word through posters and write ups. Their posters can also be made available in the area so that the public can see and read the message of the students from Jefferson. They were asked to choose partners and answer the question, “What does peace mean to you?” Two students in Mr. Sienkiewicz’s grade six class...
When species populations decline, we tend to think it is due to long term environmental effects or subtle evolutionary changes. The decline of the Northern Map Turtle is known to be directly impacted by human activities. A highly aquatic species, Map Turtles like to spend their time in bays and shoreline zones of large lakes and rivers. This makes them especially vulnerable to boat strikes and propeller injuries. In the Thousand Islands section of the St. Lawrence River, boat strikes occur...
Cornwall - Science and Nature Speaker Series The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences, in partnership with the Cornwall Public Library, is proud to announce the return of the Science and Nature Speaker Series. This series is intended for anyone interested in learning more about animals, insects, chemicals, nature, and the environment here in Ontario, and around the world. “This speaker series is a great thing for Cornwall”, says Lindsay Lefebvre, Education Coordinator at the River Institute, “all of our speakers are enthu...
A diet heavy in sodium can cause puffy eyes, headaches, and a craving for calorie-laden drinks in the short run. Over time, it not only sends blood pressure soaring, but may also boost chances of developing stomach problems, osteoporosis, and kidney stones. Yet despite decades of government warnings and reams of fresh research about the myriad health hazards of excess sodium, we now eat up to 50 percent more than we did 30 years ago , feasting on a steady diet of packaged foods and restaurant fare that—unbeknownst to many—delivers a who...
4 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 4 small new potatoes, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 2 leeks, chopped (white and light green parts) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 zucchini, sliced into 1-inch discs 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 32 ounces vegetable broth 1 cup slightly cooked vegetable rotelle (corkscrew pasta) 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup chopped Swiss chard 1/2 cup...
