A Voice from the Eastern Door
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(Oct 10, 2013) On October 09 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a Controlled Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the village of St. Regis. The search warrant execution was a result of an investigation into the trafficking of Controlled Substances within the community of Akwesasne. Seized during the warrant execution was a quantity of pills, white powdered substance (believed to be cocaine), Canadian and American currency and a loaded handgun. Four people were arrested as a result and were charged with the following...
Press Release October 15, 2013 - Today’s denial by the US Supreme Court of the Onondaga Nation’s Petition for Certiorari review of the dismissal of the Nation’s historic Land Rights Action is the final proof that there is no justice for Indigenous Nations in the US court system. This denial of justice sanctions New York’s un-denied and knowing illegal taking of the Onondaga Nation’s lands in the late 1700s and early 1800s; and it means that the US government continues to ignore and break the three treaties that were made with the Haudenosa...
(October 16, 2013) TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya visited Canada this week on a special assignment, conducting hearings across the country to examine the relationship between the government of Canada and First Nations people. Mr. Anaya made Akwesasne his first stop on Oct. 7, hearing presentations from community officials on Akwesasne’s experiences with the Canadian government. “Mr. Anaya’s last-minute decision to visit Akwesasne was a pleasant surpris...
Patricia Martin enlisted in the Marine Corps in December of 2012. She graduated high school in June and left for boot camp, which is on Parris Island, South Carolina, on July 8th. To get into the Marines you must be in perfect health, have no criminal record, have good grades and meet a long list of other tough requirements that space permits me from printing, to be brief, it’s hard to get in! Patricia’s father Richard Martin was a Marine. He passed away a few years ago. Patricia recalls loo...
Family and friends are invited to celebrate with Tota Mae on Saturday, October 19th starting at 2pm at the Kawehnoke Recreation Center....
April 1, 1932 - October 9, 2013 Donald J. Richmond Jr. (Tekawerente), age 81, Altoona, PA and formerly of Akwesasne, N.Y., died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Albany, N.Y., son of the late Donald J. and Irene (Ransom) Richmond. He was twice married, first to Julia Mitchell, who preceded him in death, then to Angi Peacetree on Sept. 3, 1978. Surviving are his wife; 14 children: John Mitchell, Roy Mitchell and Daniel Mitchell, all in Oklahoma, David Richmond of Akwesasne, N.Y., Darryl Richmond in New York, Alton Richmond in Oklahoma,...
ROOSEVELTOWN – Rosemary H. Leonard, 85, of 419 Roosevelt Road, passed away this morning, Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the Massena Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Saturday, surrounded by her loving family. She had been in failing health for the past 3 months. Rosemary was born August 4, 1928, in Rome, NY, daughter of the late Richard J. and Rose M. Derouchie Hartigan. She attended Waddington and Massena Schools. On October 30, 1946 she married Roy F. Leonard at the C...
The Three Sisters Program sends a big nia:wen ko:wa to everyone who helped and participated in the Sisters in Spirit event held Friday, October 4. The event was put on with the Intensive Preventive Program and ACT NOW. Nia:wen to all of our speakers: Kanni Francis - Program Manager of Three Sisters, Konwahahawi Herne – Community Education with ACT NOW, Chief Beverly Cook for doing the opening as well as presenting, Konwanahktotani Elvera Sargent – Interim Director of the Akwesasne Freedom School for closing the event, and to the Hogansburg Akw...
Niawen Ko:wa/Thank You to all who gave us comfort, brought food, and send flowers to the family of David G. Tarbell. We are very thankful for all the acts of kindness, including the fire keepers and Dolly McDonald for doing the eulogy. We really appreciated the stories and memories you shared with us and all the comforting words and prayers. Our heartfelt thank you to all from the Tarbell family....
October 13, 2013 Letter to the Editor WITHOUT PREJUDICE BLOOD, POWER, POLITICS Several issues are being resolved or are having attempts to be resolved. In a recent meeting called by the defendants in the Federal Bridge Corporation against certain members of the Akwesasne Peoples Fire. It has come to the defendants attention that Mohawk Council does not want to jeopardise the Seaway claim. Not all of the defendants were notified of the meeting by council’s co-ordinator but we were the first of the defendants to arrive and we were greeted by t...
On Friday October 11, AK Gas and Tobacco celebrated its 18th year serving Akwesasne. The parking lot was packed with vendors and the store had many specials. There was 10 cents off gasoline, the café had a free pancake breakfast in the morning and a great lunch special of hot dogs, chili and a drink, 25 kids received free pumpkins and several other great giveaways. Event Coordinator for Jacobs Enterprise, Cindy Driscoll, said the event had an October Fest theme. There was a little bit of...
Rosemarie White’s grade 1 Skahwatsi:ra class at the Kanatakon School is doing activities with a Fall Harvest Theme with a focus on cornhusk dolls. Wahsontanoron White can read the story Onora Kaia’tonni, which Rosemarie enlarged and pinned on the board for her students....
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne appoints in principle Beatrice Lazore as an Overseer. The official appointment of the new Overseer will be made after the notice period of thirty (30) days from the date of this MCR 2013/2014 – No. 202 Dated October 8, 2013 For more information, please contact Cactus Cook Sunday, Aboriginal Rights and Research Office of MCA, at 613-575-2348 ext. 2205 or via email at: [email protected]...
The Kanatakon School had lots of visitors last week. On Wednesday morning, students got to spend some time outside to learn how to wash corn. Chester Thompson from Kanenhsto:hare went through the process step by step for the children. On Thursday, the children had a meal of corn soup and fried bread. The soup was made with the corn they had washed the day before. A social was held after the meal. On Thursday the school also had visitors from Manitoba. School staff from the Wanipigow School, whic...
On Friday October 11, HAVFD Station 1 was the spot for a benefit for Helen Angela Lazore. The benefit was to raise funds for medical expenses, and Station 1 was buzzing with Helen’s family. There was a roast beef dinner which, included mash potatoes and gravy, corn, bread, macaroni salad, dessert and a drink. There was also a Mohawk auction going on and a raffle, which you can still get tickets for until the draw date of November 8. You could win a pair of beaded mocs, a basket or Essential O...
WHAT IS YOUR DUTY TO REPORT? All Akwesasronon have an ongoing, legal obligation to directly and promptly contact their local Child protection agency if they suspect a child is or may be in need of protection. In addition, every person who performs professional official duties with respect to children is subject to a penalty if they fail to report information related to a child they suspect is or may be abused or neglected. WHY CALL? Children are precious and the most vulnerable citizens in society; they deserve a life free of violence. Every...
She:kon Monica, What is the best way for my family to store and share our music and video files? We have thousands of files and we do not want to store them on our computers and laptops. Nia:wen, Too Many Files She:kon Too Many Files, It’s common for anyone to have tens of thousands of songs, videos, podcasts, movies, TV shows, books, apps, and more. A large media library could easily take up space on a 1 Terabyte external hard drive. Running iTunes from a 1 or 2 Terabyte hard drive might make it easier for your family to store and share f...
On Friday October 11th, Akwesasne Mohawk School received from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada their Big Heart Award for the Ontario North East region comprising of 414 schools. The award is given to the top fundraising school which had the highest average fundraising dollars per fundraisers during their Jump Rope / Hoops for Heart event. AMS had their event back in February of 2013 and did an amazing job especially the grades 6, 7, and 8 who raised a whopping average of $169.36...
One day, I thought it was time to visit my family doctor for a physical exam, as it had been about two years since my last check-up. I asked her if I should go for a mammogram test. I had never had one done before and so she arranged for one. After two weeks, I received a phone call from the clinic to tell me I had to see the doctor right away about my test results. I got scared and nervous and I immediately called out to my Creator and angels. My doctor told me I had a tumor in my breast and that it had to be removed. After removing the...
Last Thursday, Salmon River Central School District Superintendent Jane Collins, Superintendent of Building and Grounds Ryan Adams, School Business Executive Natasha Jock and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance came to talk about the importance of going out to vote on the Capital Improvement Propositions taking place at Salmon River. On Tuesday October 22 in the high school auditorium at Salmon River from noon to 8pm, district residents will vote on 2 capital improvement propositions....
CHARACTER TRAIT: RESPECT Head Start Royce Delormier K4 Bladen David K5 Kyren Green Grade 1 Ieionkwenhawi Lazare Grade 2A Kendra Square Grade 2B Meesha Sylvester Grade 3 Bo David Grade 4 Asia Thompson Grade 5 Jazmine Jacobs Grade 6A Kendall Jacobs Grade 6B Angelina Roundpoint Grade 7A Raniehtenhawi Benedict Grade 7B Laney Tahy Grade 8A Gage King-Gorman Grade 8B Storm Thompson...
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The exhibit featuring the art of Herbi Francis is still open at the Foothills ARTSociety Gallery, located at 213 West Main St in Malone (across from the K-Mart Plaza entrance) and the exhibit can be viewed during gallery hours, Thurs. & Fri. 10-5 and Sat. 10-3. You have until the end of October to make the short drive to Malone and see this beautiful exhibit. “Existence” is an exhibition of all that Is, Was and Became.... in the mind of world traveling Mohawk poet, painter and photographer Her...
On Saturday October 12, the Pamoja International Cultural Exchange Inc., or PICEI, held its annual “The Last Shall be First” 50/50 raffle and dinner at the Brasshorse. There were heaps of items up for grabs including a lottery tree, tons of kitchen wares, an adjustable chaise longue and of course the cash with different ways to win including Chinese auction, cash and carry, door prizes and of course the First shall be Last tickets. There was also a special benefit raffle for Betty Swamp whe...
