A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Wednesday, April 28 at approximately 10:22 a.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was dispatched to attend a residence on the west end of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Dispatch had been notified that a child had been attacked by a dog. When police arrived at the residence a 5-year-old male victim was observed with several deep lacerations on his leg. The Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance arrived at the scene and treated and transported the child to the Cornwall Community Hospital. He was later transported to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern O...
The race for two St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council positions is now on and Saturday’s tribal caucus showed new faces emerging into the public world of tribal politics. With the chief position held by James Ransom and sub-chief position held by Ronald LaFrance both up for re-election this year, a shuffle is set to take place at the Council table - in at least one of the two positions tribal members will vote for next month. Incumbent Ransom will seek re-election as chief while Sub-Chief LaFrance wa...
Staff Two Akwesasne women were arrested last Friday in Ticonderoga, NY when police discovered a large amount of marijuana inside their vehicle. Police said they pursued the vehicle initially when it was observed doing a U-turn just before a New York State Police and U.S. Border Patrol traffic safety checkpoint at around 10:40 a.m. on April 30. Kelsey Jackson, 22 and her passenger, Sheyenne Smoke, 21, drove for two miles before stopping, police said. Inside the vehicle police found just under 75 lbs. of marijuana with an estimated street value...
Niawenkowa Akwesasronnon! (Thank you Akwesasne!) Everyone give yourselves a pat on the back. Sonkwaiatison (Our Creator) is smiling on us, seeing his children picking up trash and taking care of Mother Earth. Who says Akwesasne has no community spirit? We really proved we have it on Saturday, May 1st. The Roadside Cleanup event may be over, but let’s not forget our responsibility to keeping Mother Earth clean. If we all do our duty, then someday the Cleanup Day will not be needed. Come on A...
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HOGANSBURG ˆ Mrs. Mary Louise White, age 86, of 57 Laughing Road, passed away Wednesday morning, April 28, 2010, at Massena Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Friday. She had been in failing health for the past four years. She was born April 19, 1924 in Hogansburg, the daughter of Sarah Tarbell. She attended Thomas Indian School and graduated in 1945 from the University of Rochester, School of Nursing receiving her RN degree. She married Oliver Ralph White in Rochester; he...
Snye – Mr. David “The Mayor” Curry, age 86, of Sugarbush Island, passed away Monday evening at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Cornwall Island Chronic Care Facility. He was born October 21, 1923 in Syne, Quebec, the son of Frank Armstrong and Josephine Curry Lazore. David was a handyman throughout Akwesasne for many years. At one time he also worked for various farms including the Cook’s and the McDonald’s. He also worked for a short time on the Seaway and at Alcoa. He was a communicant of St. Regis Cat...
April 18, 1956-May 1, 1990 Your birthday was one of such joy, April 18, Fifty Six; it was a boy! When you were born ma was in “Heaven.” She didn’t know at the time you’d be the first of seven. You grew and were nurtured with love and care; But we did not know bad luck would be there. We suffered through a conflict here at home... and never knew who threw the final stone. You had barely turned thirty four When you left ma’s house; went out the door. You never came back With your eyes shining bright.., You never had another chance to tell ma,...
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of my family and friends in Akwesasne and throughout the confederacy who have shown their support for the past few months through words of concern, flowers, gifts, medicine, prayers, ceremonies and monetary donations. The past few months have been made easier and less stressful because of your compassion and your foresight of how beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it! I would like to give a special niawenhko:wa to my husband, Alec and Ricky White for taking the time to...
The Akwesasne Cancer Support Group would like to thank everybody who helped out during their Second Annual Cancer Support Walk/Run that took place in Snye on Apr. 26. The group was created 2 years ago by cancer survivor George Adams, President, and Diane King to support people and families affected by cancer. They raised an impressive $20000 to go towards helping transport cancer patients to and from their treatments. Thank you goes out to: the Do-Gooders Ononkwasona Pharmacy for donating $2000...
Without Violence Award Fundraising Pool Tournament Results Saturday, May 1, 2010 Another successful event, we raised $1667 this year to be donated to the Without Violence Award Scholarship fund. This scholarship was established in memory of Brian Degonzaque-Hall and is to be awarded to one grade 7-8 student, and new this year, one high school student. The winners are chosen from an essay contest promoted each year in the local schools. Thank you to all the participants, this is the 10th year of...
Thank you In March 2009, I was diagnosed with inoperable cancer in my nose and tonsils. This was the third time since 1970 that I was diagnosed with a form of cancer. I believe that chemo and radiation is not always the answer and so when faced with the decision that the medical profession gives, I made the one that felt right for me, I didn’t want to get chemo and radiation. After much research, I found Dr. Linchetz in Long Island. As you all know, I chose a treatment that was not conventional (Insulin Potentiation Therapy), and insurance c...
There are dates in every person’s life by which they mark the passage of time and events. Some are wonderful: the birth of a child, a birthday, graduation and marriage. Others are far less pleasant: the death of a parent, an accident or a natural disaster. There are also dates which have communal importance. It may be a spiritual gathering, a political rally or an athletic contest while others are controversial and may be so traumatic as to cause us discomfort, even anguish. May 1 across the world is “Worker’s Day” in which the labor of thos...
National Grid Compact… feels more like a National travesty Now that the elections are in full swing and enrolled candidates are stepping forward I think that this summer’s elections are pivotal for the survival of our collective sovereignty and the security of the next seven generations. I feel that we need to change the present Council’s ‘way of thinking’ and I think that the National Grid compact is the shinning example of the change that I envision. On, March 23, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Massena, our anointed one trustee James Ran...
Dear Editor, She:kon. Thank you for the opportunity to state my opinion. In considering the upcoming tribal election season, one always wonders about voter turnout. Does good weather increase or decrease voter numbers? For instance, does a sunny day preoccupy people who would otherwise vote, or does bad weather keep people inside the house, also causing a vote to be missed. What is a valid excuse for missing the chance to influence who will be deciding the agenda of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for the next three years? Some things might be taken...
Letter to the Editor, I would like to say that I support Ray Cook’s letter about the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino’s Dancing Bears. I attended the last month’s monthly meeting and brought up the subject of the Dancing Bears. I made a follow up call and was told that bears would be put back where the employees sitting area is located. Everyone also knows the artist Brad Bonaparte. We all know how much thought and work he must have put into designing and making of the bears. I don’t want the bear’s put out back where no one would be able to see them da...
Press Release Akwesasne is part of sovereign Mohawk Territory. No one cares more about keeping the Mohawk Nation Territory peaceful and safe than the Mohawk people. To move past the recent tragic incident on the St. Lawrence will require everyone the Mohawk Nation and Mohawk community of Akwesasne, and outside governments, all sides— to use a good mind. The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs stands ready to work toward a peaceful solution to these issues that respects our sovereign rights and protects our people. Any solutions to these issues m...
- There is a movement within the Akwesasne Community to promote and propagate the canonization of Kateri Tekawitha, do you support this movement? “Of course,you only have to walk into the St. Mary’s Cathedral Chapel to view her image in the stained glass windows. I’ve also attended a priests’ retreat at the Auriesville Shrine that focuses on her life. I do remember a strong devotion to her.” - How does the church address the phenomenon of relativism in society, where there are no set individual rules to live by? “The holy father has written...
Staff Students at the St. Regis Mohawk School heard all about Earth Day this year but some students had a little further environmentally friendly education last week in honor of Arbor Day. To celebrate the tree-planting holiday, held on the last Friday of every April, the school invited locally renowned farmer and educator Mr. Bonesteel to the school to help the students plant a tree. The students heard about the importance of Arbor Day from Mr. Bonesteel, who said that while Earth Day began in...
When you want to be healthy the easiest method is to apply the rule of baby steps. Using the rule of baby steps involves applying one healthy habit each week. Simply apply an additional healthy habit into your lifestyle every 7 days. After only a couple of months your health grows exponentially, as those new habits will compound quickly to produce the results you are looking for. When you first start applying the rule of baby steps you need to start with the easiest changes first. This builds confidence and provides a foundation of self trust t...
Keeping fit is an important part of living healthy at any age. That is why One-on-One Personal Training in Cornwall, ON is working with the St. Regis Mohawk Health Services (SRMHS) to provide a fitness program for seniors ages 55 and over. “I enjoy the group,” says instructor Debra Laundrie, who has been teaching the class since Feb. “They see fitness as an important part of their lives.” The class meets for an hour on Tuesday morning starting at 9:30am at the St. Regis Recreation Center...
The Akwesasne students pictured were honored at Syracuse University’s Annual Native Honor Reception on May 2, 2010. They are, left to right: 1. Philip White Cree, School of Architecture Dean’s List. 2. Karla E. General, Graduate Class of 2010, JD - Juris Doctor/College of Law and M.A./Sociology/Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs. 3. Brittany A. Jock, Undergraduate Class of 2010, B.S./Chemistry/College of Arts & Sciences, Minor in Mathematics. 4. Beynan T. L. Ransom, Und...
As of Sept. 15, 2009 all boaters are required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a watercraft in Ontario waters. Akwesasne boaters have been receiving boat safety training since 2002, and on Apr. 28 Watercraft Training Center (WTC) certified instructors Adrian McDonald of the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) and Mike Francis of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) Compliance Department held a three-hour boat safety training course and licensing exam...
Massena Central High School is pleased to publish the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the 3rd marking period of the 2009-2010 school year. The following criteria qualify students for inclusion on the 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 Briana Barley, Robert Cameron, Kristen Canales, Dylan Deshane, Joseph LaBelle, Marissa Manley,...
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