A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Thursday December 11, 2014, the press was abuzz about a just released Department of Justice memorandum titled “Policy Statement Regarding Marijuana Issues in Indian Country.” Some news outlets heralded the memorandum as a pathway for Indian tribes to enact laws to legalize use of recreational marijuana on their reservations. Much of what has been stated in the press, though, is overblown. The memorandum does not explicitly ordain a policy authorizing tribal legalization of recreational marijuana. In fact, the memorandum raises more que...
There are children in the world who have never known peace, they were born into a world of war with the sound of explosive shells, RPG and IED's and by all accounts, will leave here never knowing peace. The children of Akwesasne are born into a world of toxic chemicals, they have been tested, their breast milk has been tested, their blood, their fat, their behavior and their IQ. The fish they eat, the water they drink, the air they breathe. Their parents remember being tested. They have never...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that after January 23, 2015, community members’ fines for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) car seizures at any CBSA port will no longer be paid for by MCA. Since September of 2009, MCA has paid the $1000 and up fines for Akwesasne community members who had their vehicle seized for the first time by CBSA. Over the past 5 years, MCA has paid $313,868 toward these fines. On December 9, 2014, Council passed MCR 2014/2015 - #271 stating that these penalties will no longer be paid by M...
(December 17, 2014) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the state will not lift its ban on fracking. That conclusion was delivered publicly during a year-end cabinet meeting called by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in Albany. The long-awaited decision marks a decisive turn in the years-long battle over fracking in New York State. Energy companies are eager to unlock potentially vast reserves of natural gas in rock underlying the state in the Marcellus Shale. But environmentalists have put strong pressure on the Democratic governor...
Québec, December 15, 2014. – The Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Geoffrey Kelley, and the Government Whip and Member of the National Assembly for Huntingdon, Stéphane Billette, visited Akwesasne on Monday December 15, 2014, to sign, along with the Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell, a political memorandum of understanding between the Government and the Council. The ceremony took place at the St. Regis Recreation where the minister also ann...
Kateri Hall was the spot for the first annual Christmas Cookie Sale and Chili Cook-off. The event was put on by the Fundraising Committee and Friends of the St. Regis Mission Church. For $5 you got the chance to test out and vote in the chili contest, and it also got you a meal ticket. Ten dollars got you a dozen cookies of your choice, and there were many to choose from. All benefited the St. Regis Mission Church. There were 10 contestants in the chili cook-off said Everett Lazore, key...
AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with brain cancer, Mrs. Betty Swamp, age 83, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 11, 2014 at the St. Regis Nursing Home. Betty was born in Akwesasne on January 19, 1931, a twin daughter to George and Elizabeth Tarbell Ransom and attended schools in Akwesasne. On November 17, 1951, she married Abraham Swamp at St. Regis Catholic Church in a double ceremony with her twin sister, Bessie. Abraham predeceased her on February 28, 1995. After her marriage, s...
It’s important to know how we, PICEI, feel about Betty; Betty crossed over on December 11, 2014. She was and always will be one of the Special Angels that walked among us as did her best friend, Jean Herne, who journeyed home In April of 2011. Betty gave to those who needed, she shared her past and dreams with us each time we met. She cooked for the elderly and the sick; she spread the word of Pamoja International Cultural Exchange, Inc. (PICEI) Philosophy…”To promote and inspire awareness of our connectedness”, she spoke at the Senior Convent...
On December 13th it all came together in an array of homemade cookies and goodies wrapped in colorful packages, ten slow cookers of chili waiting to be tasted, and kettles in the kitchen spewing out mouth-watering aromas at the St. Kateri Hall Chili Challenge and Cookie Sale. We worked together like Santa’s elves, challenging one another to get the job done. There was plenty of laughter and at times a few frowns, but we were quickly assured “not to worry it would all come together,” and it did! Thanks to all the good elf responders. So you c...
The family of Cory J. Cooke would like to say THANK YOU to all family, friends, and co-workers during our difficult time of sorrow and loss. A special thank you to the Fort Covington Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Cook’s Greenery, Brookfield Power Corporation, St. Regis Mohawk School, CKON Radio, Indian Time Newspaper, and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. We are very grateful to each and every one of you and appreciate everything you have done for our family. The family of Cory J. Cooke...
From the family of Dan Bero, We would like to extend our sincerest thank you to the community and surrounding areas for the ongoing support and generous donations we have received. As a family, we are truly appreciative of all the donations we have received from family, friends, local businesses, and the community. There is no way to fully express our gratitude for your support. We are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of donors and volunteers who answer the call to give time after time. It is our hope that this small...
We would like to give a heartfelt thanks to “MCA” for the new cellar stairs and a hand railing installed for an elder. We also want to say a big thank you for the two good workers that were sent to do the work. Mitchell and Elizabeth Sunday...
Beside getting a healthy food box at a great price, I was treated to delicious chili and corn bread. Niawen ladies. Keep up the great work. Deb...
The CATS Spay/Neuter is a low-cost program that assists Akwesasne and Fort Covington communities with spaying/neutering their cats for as low as $25 for males and $45 for females. They have to have their Rabies shots (at your expense). In 2014 we spayed/neutered 5 females and 6 males, for a total of 11 cats, for a grand total of 265 since 2008. We want to say a special thank you to the store clerks that put all their tips in the donation cans or gave us extra coins they collected, and thank you to everyone for donating to this great cause!...
On December 10, 2014, a Liberal dinner at the Westin Hotel was attended by several directors of the SDSG Riding Association. Loran Thompson attended as a guest of Beverly Pyke and William Beattie. Ms. Pyke and Mr. Beattie are directors of the Riding Association and have been for a number of years. We are enthused about the upcoming federal election. There is excitement in the air as we practice democracy by electing a new government under the leadership of Justin Trudeau. There is a possibility...
The Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys happens every year, and every year volunteers arrive, donations are made, businesses step forward and the community pulls together to give children a toy for Christmas and all you need for a special meal for the holidays. For years Rose Laffin and Buster Mitchell were the face of giving and the true meaning of charity. They made sure that people who had less were given what was needed for Christmas. After Rose Laffin passed on, her sister Sesi...
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For the years the neighbor (my brother) has tried on numerous occasions to claim portions of my property, however unsuccessfully, but continued attempts were made that even had Council members inquiring to me about the property. I advised them that the property line was not changing to accommodate anyone, the property was left to me by my father and no one was changing that for their benefit. My actions over the past few months have been in reaction to the theft of my land; it was NOT done to HARASS people. I replied to this thief in a civil...
On Friday, December 12, Joseph's Fine Jewelry, located in the Akwesasne Trading Post, held its grand opening. They opened a couple of weeks before, but celebrated the opening on Friday with hourly drawings and a fabulous door prize of a Pandora bracelet. They gave away Pandora ornaments, bags and purses, and offered refreshments to patrons. "We have a variety of jewelry for any budget with no sales tax," said David Mainville, who owns Joseph's along with Joey Cappione. Joseph's carries gold;...
On Sunday afternoon, the Snye Recreation smelled of the holidays as the committee held Gingerbread House and Pumpkin Roll Making. A couple dozen kids came out and made some great looking gingerbread creations, snacking and building simultaneously. The Snye Recreation Committee has been putting the event on for about seven years. There were about 20 gingerbread creations available, and the committee makes about 150 pumpkin rolls for kids to frost, wrap and take home. The kitchen was an assembly...
Name: Brenna Rose Roundpoint Born: Thursday, October 9, 2014 Weight: 8lbs. 2oz Length: 19.5 inches Parents: Carlee Oakes & Larry Roundpoint Sibling: Brynlee Rain Maternal Grandparents: Denean and Gordie King, the late John Oakes Paternal Grandparents: Toby and Mary Faye Roundpoint Maternal Great-Grandparents: Carl Cook, Jean Oakes Paternal Great-Grandparents: Norman & Nancy King & Christie Roundpoint...
Name: Roskarawén:te Seymour Born: Seskéha 16, 2014 8:25 AM Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. Length: 18.5 inches Proud Parents: Teiokahráthe Herne & Jay Seymour Maternal Grandparents: Tsawenhínon Delaronde & Jan Herne Paternal Grandparents: Ruth & Sherwin Seymour...
Name: Brian Michael Skidders Born: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Parents: Cheyenne Jocko & Teiohontsiakwente Skidders Weight: 8 lbs. 15 ozs. Length: 20.5 inches Maternal Grandparents: Joanne Jocko & Kennedy Garrow Paternal Grandparents: Marjorie Skidders and the late Brian Skidders...
Name: Jamison Lee Cooke Born: Friday, November 21, 2014 Weight: 7lbs. 12 oz. Length: 22 in. Parents: Hunter Mae Cooke & Sage Thomas Grandparents: Megan & Brad Cooke, Tammy Patterson & Arnold Thomas...
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