A Voice from the Eastern Door
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TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – A long-anticipated trial has commenced this week in Cornwall’s Ontario Court of Justice as two cases of Akwesasne residents being criminally charged by the Canada Border Services Agency are being challenged. These two cases were selected specifically to serve as constitutional test cases to challenge CBSA’s interpretation of the Customs Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act at the Cornwall Port of Entry. Both cases involve Akwesasne women who allegedly did not directly report to Canada’s Port of Entry in Corn...
Akwesasne's veterans are now eligible to get low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs direct home loans program now the that tribe has signed a memorandum of understanding with the DAV. "It's an opportunity for those who have served this country with honor, dignity, and pride," Chief Ron LaFrance told a crowd of about 50, later adding, "It's just a very historic day – our veterans have been forgotten everywhere else but here in Akwesasne." The program was instituted in 1...
The tribal right to exercise sovereign immunity has been challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court in the Bay Mills Casino case. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe submitted and supported the request for tribal sovereign immunity to be waived in determining whether or not the Bay Mills Casino was on Indian Lands. The casino in question was opened on land purchased by Bay Mills with the proceeds of a land settlement. The land is approximately one hundred miles from the reservation, and was not determined to be eligible for gaming operations. The National...
Akwesasne – Leaders from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe are clarifying information recently released to the public concerning negotiations involving New York State, St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. “The Tribe received inquiries as a result of recently issued information about settlement negotiations between the State of New York, St. Lawrence County, Franklin County and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe related to the status of certain lands,” said Allyson Doctor, Director of Communications at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. “We can assure you tha...
Last week the Akwesasne Mohawk School held its annual Science Fair. Students conducted a variety of experiments and created presentations to show their findings. Here are the results. 1st Place: Ariana Roundpoint (also winner of the Clarkson Trophy for "Best in Fair" for her project "Opening the Doors of Plant Perception" 2nd Place: Kolten Oakes-Cook for his project "A Bottle's Footprint" 3rd Place: Angelina Roundpoint for her project "The Water Molecules" 4th Place: Brandi Buckshot & Camaron...
Letter to the Editor As many of you can recall, I was arrested this past September by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police on a CBSA warrant of arrest. A week after the arrest, I wrote a public letter to the Indian Time where stated my arguments of the arrest. Before I continue; I want to thank the many supporters both Akwesasronon and friends from the City of Cornwall who have encouraged me in my actions and provided me with information that has confirmed that the arrest was a personal attack. Regardless, I can go on with my personal life and business...
Niawen:kowa to the Community The Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group would like to send out a big Niawen:kowa to everyone who came out on November 27th to our Bake Sale at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and to everyone who pre-ordered pies or bought a raffle ticket! The bake sale was a huge success and we made and sold 30 pies in all, including all the baked goods we made! We'd like to thank the following for their help and donations: Indian Time, CKON Radio, SRMT for the use of the lobby, Iris Herne...
The Kana:takon School would like to send a BIG NIA:WENKOWA to Lauralee Thompson Arquette in her effort to get extra hats and mittens for the students of the Kana:takon School. We commend you on your dedication and tireless effort to keep the students warm for the winter season. Lauralee sent out public notices and through this effort the school has enough extra hats and mitts for all students. For those who made donations we would like to also send out a BIG NIA:WENKOWA. Through your generous...
Thank you, The Parish and Financial Councils would like to thank everyone for their offering through the Fallen Leaves Memorial. All the funds acquired will be applied to the fuel account for the Church and the rectory. All names in memoriam were read during the Fallen Leaves Holy Masses during the month of November and were on display. A meal was held at the Kateri Hall and organized by the St. Regis Mission Kateri Circle as part of the Falling Leaves Ceremony....
Letter to the Editor: There has been a proposed settlement offer on the Dundee Land Claims with an alleged dollar amount in excess of a $100 million dollars and some un inhabitable land to be returned to the Mohawks as to not to displace any of the present land dwellers. Any further claims will be extinguished once this is settled. The history of this land claim however is not well known. Here is a summary of how this has gotten to this point: 1.) Under the Joint Fact Sheet on the Dundee Land Claim dated March 20, 2003 which was unpublished,...
Submitted by Molly Gushea Nine year old Crayton Cree, a 4th grader at the St. Regis Mohawk School, recently wrote ten separate letters to Santa to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish® Foundation. Crayton wrote his letters at home in his free time and he also helped his three year old sister write to Santa. For each letter written to Santa, Macy's donates $1.00 to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation. 2013 marks the 6th year of Macy's Believe campaign benefiting Make-A-Wish®. The St. Regis...
Letter to the Editor, What To Do About Our Lost Lands? The issue of what to to about our stolen lands is once again before the people. Should we undermine our ancestral teachings and sell off our territory like it was a lifeless commodity? Should we throw away our duties to those unborn? Should we abandon the struggles of our ancestors and simply give up because a few lawyers tell us to get what we can right now? Should we surrender to a hostile US Supreme Court and admit we are beaten? Are we so cowardly as to accept this injustice for a few...
Flying over San Francisco on a Wednesday evening was a total picture of awe. It was like a blanket filled with lights for miles and miles to be seen. What a beautiful sight. This was the beginning of a vacation for four from Ahkwesahsne, Bear Theresa Fox, Liz Nanticoke, Sesi King and Tewentene Fox. They began their visit in California as a thought and turned into a reality to go. It began with Bear scheduled for a singing gig on Thursday at San Francisco State University. The contacts were made...
On Friday, the Winter Ballroom at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort was filled with over 250 seniors for the Association of Senior Citizens and Office of the Aging of Franklin County Christmas Party. Guests were served a delicious meal and several prominent people attended and spoke. There were also several prizes to be won and a 50/50 raffle. Executive Director of the Association of Senior Citizens in Franklin County Susan Schrader emceed the event and first spoke about the tremendous work...
The Planning, Construction and Public Works department of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe participated in Movember, a no-shave policy meant to raise awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of getting checked. Individuals collected pledges and it was decided that the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group be the organization to receive whatever funds were raised. Colleen Thomas was a factor in choosing ACSG. She explained that she has seen first hand all the good the group does as her mother Ida...
The last deadline for 2013 is Dec. 16th. Our last paper will be on the news stands Dec. 19th. We will be closed for 2 weeks. Back in the office Jan. 6th, 1st paper of the year out Thurs. Jan. 9th, 2014....
Name: Camden Hubert Conners Born: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. Parents: Nicole Bonaparte & Randy Conners Jr. Siblings: Kaden, Finley and Cecelia Conners Paternal Grandparents: Laurie & Randy Conners Sr. Maternal: Darlene Durant & Ernie Gonzalez, the late Brad Bonaparte Paternal Great Grandparents: Hazel & Donald Bero, Stanley & Pearl Conners Maternal Great Grandparents: Jean & Hubert Durant, Rosemary Bonaparte and Joe & Andrea Bonaparte...
Name: Paetyn Rylee Kashonnahawe Thompson Born: Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 Weight: 9 lbs. 7 oz. Parent: Carrie Thompson Grandparents: Theresa McDonald &Carl Thompson Great Grandparents: Rita McDonald and the late Mister McDonald The late Irene White and George Canadian...
Are you running out of ideas or just tired of the craziness of shopping for gifts they won’t use or remember. Here is a list of ideas for gifts that could become cherished forever, at least make someone smile for your effort. 1. Homemade Truffles. (A soft chocolate center with a choice of outer shell) Truffles are very easy to make and you can cover them with different kinds of crushed nuts and such. You can buy blank little white boxes and decorate them with just some wrapping paper (glued) and ribbon. This is an easy gift to make for under $...
Friday December 6th was Canada-wide Jump Rope for Heart day and the Kanatakon School has been participating for almost 10 years. All day students filed in and out of the gym to get active for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The kids have been collecting pledges and on Friday they certainly earned them. Sweets Jacobs and Allyson Lamesse from Community Health came in and spoke to the kids about exercising and eating healthy and gave the kids a much-needed healthy snack after all that jumping....
On Thursday, students at the Kanatakon School who received awards for Good Character and Student of the Month for the month of November were treated to a pizza luncheon with Principal Alice King. Students enjoyed pizza, chips and soda. Good job students!...
Submitted by Doug George Kanentiio Iroquois singer, composer and acoustic guitarist Joanne Shenandoah is among a group of Native American recording artists who are using their talents in support of gray wolves. A 12-song CD titled "Wolf" is a response to a recent proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves. The recording is available as a digital download on www.NAMA-LIVE.com and will be released in physical format in January. The...
Submitted by Alexandra David The Massena Varsity Wrestling team kicked off their 2013 season traveling to the Andersen Tournament at Cicero-North Syracuse tournament this weekend. Twenty-one teams competed over the weekend including Massena and Canton. Individually Massena had 4 place finishers: Skylar Cameron (120) placed 4th; Hunter Perrine (160) placed 2nd and two champions. Nathan Marshall (113) had a decision win over Audey Ashkar of Liverpool, and Nolan Terrance (285) of Akwesasne won by...
On Sunday, December 8, 2013 about 10 volunteers gathered to transform the former IGA building into a Christmas Wonderland for the Akwesasne Annual Basket Drive to be held there on December 13, 2013 from 7am to 5pm. The day will begin with a pancake breakfast sale that is donated by the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort, a Silent Auction, CKON live broadcasting throughout the day and Akwesasne's Most Wanted Jail. Volunteers for this event will meet again on Thursday night and anyone wishing to...
The American Indian Community House ACT NOW Program presented WORLD AIDS DAY Healthy Lifestyles Youth Video Contest Film Premier with Akwesasne ACT NOW as host at the St. Regis Mohawk School on December 2, 2013. Sponsored in part by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Health Program and Wholistic Health, The Native Youth Sexual Health Network, the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, the Haudenosaunee Coalition for Women's Empowerment, and the Department of Health AIDS Institute along with...
