A Voice from the Eastern Door
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CORNWALL, ONTARIO (October 17, 2012) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today joined Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and community members at a ceremony to commemorate the final settlement of a specific claim dating back to the 1820s. The negotiated settlement includes approximately $5 million in financial compensation. “This historic agreement shows that negotiations deliver results when the...
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled two meetings so the public can provide input on the proposed Grasse River cleanup. “It’s important for the EPA to hear us on this issue,” said Tribal Chief Randy Hart. “One way is for us to participate in the public meetings. The other is to write to the EPA.” The EPA has proposed partially dredging and then capping the remaining PCB-contaminated sediment in the Grasse River. The Tribe’s Environment Division is urging the EPA to take a more proactive c...
While most people were celebrating Columbus Day in 1998, volunteer broadcasters at the KVMR radio station in Nevada City, California, dedicated the day to the Onkwehonwe who lived on Turtle Island far before Columbus ever “discovered” it. As music from indigenous musicians played over KVMR airwaves, members of the Tsi Akim Maidu held a candlelight vigil to honor the original people. The two groups united the next year to create a four-day celebration of music and stories. Indigenous Peoples Day...
Gerald Tatsuji Ida, age 70, formerly of Malone, NY, died Thursday, October 11th, 2012 at his home in Melbourne, Florida after a battle with cancer. Born August 1st, 1942 in Puyallup, WA. He was a lover of jazz, a carpenter, a husband, dad, hairdresser, grandfather, and a humbly well-read intellectual. Honoring Jerry for the rest of their lives is his wife Barbara (retired middle school art teacher at Salmon River), his son Sam, Sunnyside, Queens, his grand baby, Voltron, and his daughter, Justine, Brooklyn, NY....
October 16, 2012 History in the Making On October 2, 2012 I checked my facebook and there it was, the announcement for Justin Trudeau’s bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada was to be held in Montreal at 7 pm. Everything was dropped, including my playing radio bingo for the first time! I was exhilarated to think that I was going to be there to watch this historic event. We arrived in Montreal and only got lost once and we just missed a left hand turn but we got back on track and we had arrived. As we entered the building, the m...
Praying for Jake Finkbonner, Blessed Kateri’s miracle boy, and his family as they have left for Rome on a Pilgrimage for Kateri’s Sainthood next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. Joining them will be various Native American people from many tribes including Mohawk and Algonquin, Kateri’s own tribes. And for all others that have recourse to the Lily of the Mohawks, Flower of the Algonquins, may they be Blessed by her and join her in rejoicing and celebrating through Mass, prayer & song. Mary, Mother of God, please watch over all those traveli...
On October 12, 2012 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received an anonymous call of a non-native female attending a residence on Third Street in Kanatakon and the description of the vehicle that she was operating. While police were conducting their investigation the female subject attempted to elude police by providing a false name and date of birth. When police learned of the females true identity as Christy M. Beckett D.O.B. December 6, 1981 of Malone, New York, she was placed under arrest and...
On Friday October 12, the St. Regis Mohawk School held its Fall Festival. It was a beautiful day despite the cold wind, and the turnout was fantastic with lots of parents coming to enjoy the day. The festival included three bouncy houses, Belly Buttons the Clown, wagon rides, fresh popcorn, Bonesteel’s was selling pumpkins and goodies, and the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance was there showing kids the inside of the ambulance. Heather Pontius and Mera Faubert from the SRMT Let’s Get Healthy program ha...
“Got Your Back,” an album by Alex Jacobs and Janet Rogers, is now up for consideration ahead of nominations at this year’s Native American Music Awards Show on November 30th. Jacobs is from Akwesasne, and now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is a graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) and the Kansas City Art Institute. Jacobs works with fabric to create quilt fabric on canvas pieces, which invoke social and familial elements from his life, and blend techniques harke...
Last Thursday, the Akwesasne Sky Warriors had a presentation of a movie showing the progress the Sky Warriors have made. The Sky Warriors are the first team from Akwesasne and the Northeast to play stickball, a medicine game popular in the South. To coincide with the film, dinner was served, which consisted of baked ziti, fry bread, cake, candied apples, and strawberry drink. In addition to the film presentation, the purpose for the evening was to award new pairs of handmade sticks to the...
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I am turning 18 next week and will be getting my Minor’s Trust payment. I am psyched! I am thinking of getting a Cadillac Escalade or maybe just a Land Rover. I was wondering, what color do you think I should get it in - black or gunmetal grey? ~ Signed, Built for Speed Dear Built for Speed, Whoa there! Let’s take a step back here and take a deep breath. You have a lot more to think about than the color of your car. You’re about to receive a large amount of cash, and you want to make sure that money lasts longer than the new c...
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 Dr. Hillary Pyke celebrated 10 years of business by turning back the price of eyeglasses 10 years, and all sunglasses were marked 25 % off. Also, clients and customers who stopped and made a purchase were entered into a draw for Oakley bags and sportswear. Dr. Pyke has been serving the community of Akwesasne and surrounding area as an optometrist who is able to assess, diagnose and prescribe corrective eyewear. Besides prescribing eyeglasses, she also offers...
Heart to Heart Fitness had a harvest celebration, which took place Tuesday. Heart to Heart’s harvest celebration is an open house with the theme of harvest day. The purpose of the event is to showcase the services that Heart to Heart Fitness has to offer. During the celebration on Tuesday only, people could come use the gym for free, all classes were free, and they were eligible for a reduced membership deal where 3 months membership only cost $99. Also as part of the celebration, there were H...
Alcohol and drug addiction is a family disease. . Everyone in the family - spouses, children, siblings, parents, and others - suffers when one is an addict. The family problems caused by alcohol addiction and drug addiction can be severe and long-lasting. Family members of alcoholics and drug addicts suffer from a variety of issues related to their loved one’s addiction. These include: • Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse • Difficulty in managing anger • Poor self-esteem • Anxiety disorders • Depression • Frequent medical illnesses • D...
Carlee Oakes (L) and Katie Boots (R) came to visit our office on Monday. They are taking a class at Iohahi:io called Office Administration and needed to interview our staff for the class. Thanks for visiting ladies, we hope we were helpful. Good luck with your class and come back anytime!...
Hometown rockers, Arcane Belief, are possibly up for 6 awards at this year’s Native American Music Awards, which will be held at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino on November 30th. I had a chance to sit down with Arcane Belief’s lead guitarist and band spokesman Lawrence “Buck” Cook in between song breaks at CKON where he is the Night DJ. I have to say it is amazing how fluidly Buck moves from answering a question, to radio announcing, and then back to the question, all seemingly without...
The globally-averaged temperature for September 2012 tied with 2005 as the warmest September since record keeping began in 1880. September 2012 also marks the 36th consecutive September and 331st consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th century average. The combined average temperature over global land and ocean surfaces for September tied with 2005 as record highest for September, at 60.21°F or 1.21°F above the 20th century average. The global land temperature was the third warmest September on record, at 1.84°F above the 20...
They fought bravely, they fought strong, and they fought with honor. They earned so much respect from other coaches and gyms across the country. “Who are these ones?” “Where are they from?” Getting no breaks and nothing but the worst decisions, Standing Rock boxers never once complained and held their composure. A quiet assurance of who really won!! Michelle Cook, Ronnie Robidoux and Rorohronhakies (Lolo) have showed they can fight with the best in this country at anytime. Day 1 - Michell...
It’s that glorious autumn season once again, and with it comes spectacular fall foliage, toasty warm sweaters, crisp fall evenings, plenty of hot tea and APPLES. And in this North Country region we have an abundance of apples. The Macintosh apple was developed right here in southern Ontario. There are plenty of apples to choose from your local farmers market to the grocery store. Unless you are making applesauce or apple butter where a few bruises will not make any difference, choose firm ripe apples for the most flavor. I have included 3 a...
1. Takò:s ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet cat 2. Takò:s owí:ra ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet kitten 3. Onón:kote ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet ferret 4. Katsinowentí:io (Konwanatken’séstha) ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet guinea pig ( a nice type of mouse) 5. O’nehsaronhkwa’kéha otsinó:wen ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet gerbil (a sand type of mouse) 6. Otsinó:wen ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet mouse 7. Tekáhskia’ks ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet parrot 8. Tehahonhtané:ken ní’ wakenáhskw...
Dear Monica: What is the difference between iPad and Galaxy Tablet? I would use it to read books, surf the net, Facebook, emails, and pictures. Some people say the iPad does not have Excel but you can listen to music, and the Galaxy you cannot listen to music but Excel is available. Niawen Dear Tablet Shopper: No matter what Tablet you choose, they are both excellent choices. Samsung does a great job with their devices and so does Apple. The difference between the two Tablets you mentioned is the Operating System. Both tablets play music, suppo...
It is provided thus: That a belt of black wampum, nine rows in width, with four short white strands at each end, and having five hexagonal designs, shall represent the combined territory of the Five Confederate Nations in which each one of the hexagonal designs shall denote the separate territory of each of the Five Confederate Nations (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca]. The four short white strands at each end represent the sacred White Roots of the Tree of Peace or the Doorways of the...
This belt is a friendship belt, and the symbols on the belt represent two nations joined together by the Path of Peace. One square represents the Ojibway Nation and the other square represents the Iroquois. There will always be an open path between them....
The Tuscarora started a very unique program on October 1, 2012. Tuscarorans will have the opportunity to “move” alongside those walking, running, hiking, biking, and canoeing on the 900 mile Migration Project. For every 30 miles you move about under your own power, you can receive one representative wampum bead. Participants can win prizes along their journey and share in the message about cultural survival and environmental shifts and the need to change how humans “move about.” In the end those who complete all 900 miles will receive a compl...
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES POLICY ON TRIBAL MEMBER USE OF EAGLE FEATHERS WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 12, 2012 – The Department of Justice announced a policy addressing the ability of members of federally recognized Indian tribes to possess or use eagle feathers. The policy covers all federally protected birds, bird feathers and bird parts. Federal wildlife laws generally criminalize the killing of eagles and other migratory birds and the possession or commercialization of the feathers and other p...