A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Kyrie Ransom and Shannon Burns On Friday, Dec. 10, the Akwesasne community showed the size of their hearts during the season of giving when they helped raise $58,000 for those in need during the holidays. The 14th Annual Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys was held at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #1 with people pouring in throughout the day to deliver bags full of toys or to drop off monetary donations. Akwesasne community members of all ages turned out f...
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The family and friends of the late Mark Smoke decided to share his Christmas spirit with another family this holiday season. The Christmas and winter season was Mark’s favorite time of year and his widow, Becky, decided to share his spirit and generosity in his memory. A Christmas tree with all the trimmings as well as gifts for a family was given out at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department’s Station #1 on the evening of Dec. 13, 2010. Mark was a member of the HAVFD and Becky and...
The back-and-forth court battle between New York State and Indian tribes continued this past week with the latest ruling favoring (for the time being) Akwesasne and the other tribal communities fighting the state’s cigarette tax imposition. On Dec. 9, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion filed by the state that would have lifted an injunction granted previously to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. The injunction prevents New York from enforcing a cigarette tax law that requires tribes in New York to tax non-Natives purchasing major bra...
St. Regis Mohawk School’s 1st and 2nd graders performed in their holiday concert Wedneday morning. Happy holidays to all our readers....
The Kawehno:ke Recreation and a volunteer committee hosted this holiday season’s annual elders Christmas party, showering nearly 100 elders with gifts, entertainment and a traditional meal. The event moves from district to district each year and is open to all Akwesasne elders. This year was the first time the party was an all-day event and the organizers planned a full agenda of activity and musical entertainment. Buck Cook emceed the party and opening remarks were given by Mohawk Council of A...
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Dear Editor, Based upon the recent agenda of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, the topic of the Kanienkehaka Territory of Ganienkeh remains as pressing as ever to the state-recognized trustee “Chiefs”. To be clear, there is nothing new about tribal discomfort with the free-thinking of the variety that gave birth to the Ganienkieh settlement(s). In October of 2010, two letters were sent by the Tribal Council to the state of New York. The first letter was coyly written and only hinted at the Ganienkeh Territory. The second letter was mor...
Dear Editor, Last week Keith N. Terrance expressed some thoughts about our problems with New York State, though I think his discussion is misleading. Some of the issues he raised cannot be lumped together in the same legal discussion. Gaming and our right to economic development through retailing are separate issues. As a tribal member and an advocate for Tribal policies as they relate to specific State/Tribal agreements involving gaming, I have to say that Keith’s interpretation of Chief Mark Garrow’s role in protecting our casino is wro...
A Visionary Statement: It is December 31, 2011. After a year of trial and tribulation in 2010, we have realized that we come from a community that has historically been strong, caring and that we have the ability to see what is in front of us, evaluate and take action to make sure our children are safe, healthy, happy and strong. Since the marking of the New Year in 2011, it has been very promising, as we have all done our part and worked hard to ensure that Akwesasne lives on. We have taken the responsibility as parents of the children that...
Niawen/Thank you The family of the late Francis Leaf would like to send a big Niawen out to all the friends and family that were there for our family during our time of grief through your flowers, food and monetary donations; your kindness will never be forgotten. To all of Francis’ nieces, nephews and cousins who were there to help out in anyway they could, your love keeps our family very strong during the hard times and you are all greatly appreciated. A special niawen goes out to Katie T...
Thank you, Thanks to everyone responsible for the Annual Christmas Party for the Elders held on Friday, December 12 at Kawenoke Recreation Center. Everyone worked hard on this party and it was great. The food, drinks and snacks kept us going all day. The Master of Ceremonies and the prizes in the morning and the music in the afternoon were all wonderful. When an event ends with T. J. Jackson, our own Elvis, our day is complete. Judy Cole and Rosemary Bonaparte...
In our Way of Life, most occurrences in the course of living require respectful ceremonials. That ceremonial for the One who went before us, was completed on December 10, 2010. The Spirit of our Loved One was released from Mother Earth in the Death Ceremonial. We wish to give Words of Respect and Gratitude to all those in our Community and Outside who gave of their love, time, advice and resources during our horrific experience. The search, rescue and recovery efforts lasted over five weeks and we give thanks for everybody’s help. Our Family c...
Niawenkowa! Akwesasne Eagle Watch would like to express its sincere appreciation to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and its Donation Committee for the wonderful donation toward Community Watch Signs for Akwesasne. Your help is truly appreciated! ALSO, we would like to commend the Tribe for forming a Drug Task Force comprised of staff from the many programs and services the Tribe operates for the community. This is a wonderful initiative which shows leadership and empowers our many professionals to do what they do best; help our community....
Niawenkowa, The family of Tekaronianeken Jake Swamp would like to express their gratitude to the community, confederacy and friends near and far for their support and condolences during our loss. It has been hard to put into words just how grateful we are to everyone who came forward during our difficult time. Comforting words, thoughts and prayers have made an impossibly painful situation, a little less painful. What we have experienced in Akwesasne shows the power of our clans. We have been reminded of our family fires, which still burn...
The Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group along with the Ronathahon:ni cultural center would like to invite everyone to their second annual “Expressions” show Tuesday, December 21st 7:00 p.m. at Salmon River Auditorium. The show will feature Akwesasne youth performing Hotinonhson:ni songs, drumming, dancing and performing various plays sensitive to our culture & philosphies in bright colorful regalia and masks. They will protray certain symbols (Eagle, Mother spirit, Spirit & four directions) thr...
Submitted by AERC The Akwesasne Employment Resource Center (AERC) held its Recruitment Fair on December 7, 2010 connecting potential employees with employers who are currently recruiting for their companies. Despite the stormy weather, attendance at this year’s event was great. Last year, two recruitment fair events were held and it is planned that more events will be held on a regular basis. StarTek, who have participated in two of the previous recruitment fairs, along with Nitawagan Data M...
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In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, who is George Bailey’s guardian angel? If you can answer this question then you should have attended the Kids Trivia Night at the Snye Recreation Centre last Thursday. This event was co-hosted by the Snye Recreation Committee and the St. Regis Mohawk School Parent Teacher Organization. No, the guardian angel is not Roger Mitchell or Joe Lazore as some seem to believe, though they did both attend this event along with the 21 teams that were registered. Each...
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Submitted by Celia Nyamweru On Thursday evening 15 St. Lawrence University students who had completed a semester of ‘Learn and Serve’ experience at Akwesasne through the university’s Center for Civic Engagement hosted an Open House and reception for community members at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club. During the semester students heard presentations from representatives of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and others, as well as carrying out w...
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted a holiday event last week for children and families. Community members were invited to the St. Regis Mohawk School where the coalition hosted an evening of holiday fun. The participants made holiday crafts and had festive snacks while also getting to visit with Santa Claus. The children posed for photos and told Santa what they wished for this year under the Christmas tree. The event was free to everyone who attended. Photos courtesy of...
Niawen:kowa to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Environment Dept., the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Dept. and the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force for supplying environmental articles for our 2010. Happy Holidays to all. Niawen Natural Resources in Akwesasne have always played a significant role in determining our identity as Mohawk people. Although not always recognized as the face of the community, natural resources like fish and wildlife, water, land, and plants, link the natural environment to our social realities. Whether...
Anything that stresses your body will increase fat storage and decrease toning. The metabolic system in your body that deals with stress uses fat as its’ main fuel source so the more stressed you are the more your body will store extra fat. The body adapts to stress by increasing hormones that accelerate fat storage and decreasing hormones responsible for fat burning. Stress is basically anything that threatens your life in the short term or the long term. For example, bad sleep habits are stressful on your body but so is eating non organic p...
