A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
• The Mohawk Nation Council leadership met with the CBSA Liaison, James D. Marchand on Thursday at 9:30am. Mr. Marchand introduced himself and explained what his duties and responsibilities would be as the new liaison. The leadership explained the problems that the people have experienced and the discriminatory attitudes of some of the CBSA officers.
The work of the liaison may become overwhelming; however he is interested in assisting in the resolution of some of these issues. He does realize it will be a big task and knows that continued dialogue is absolutely essential on all sides.
The Mohawk Nation Council Leadership met with Paul Williams, legal counsel, on Friday, June 24th at the Mohawk Nation office to discuss the Thousand Island land claim. The discussion centered around the need to do some research on the Oswegatchie Community and when their leadership moved to Akwesasne. If you have any information on this issue please call the Mohawk Nation office, (518) 358-3381.
Niawen for your help.
• The Onondaga Nation Council and the community will be hosting the annual Youth and Elders Gathering the week of July 24th to the 31st. The first three days will be for the youth. The youth will be coming from the Haudenosaunee Communities and from around the world.
The Elder’s gathering was first held in 1974 and the elders have been meeting annually since that year. The Elders will come from the US, Canada, the Mayans and Natives from Ecuador. Whoever can make it to Onondaga will be welcome.
We will be covering more of the Youth and Elder’s gathering each week.
• The Iroquois Nationals along with other National Lacrosse Associations have been invited to the White House on July 11, 2011 for a day of honoring the original game of lacrosse given to us by the Creator.
• New York State cigarette taxes and what will happen in the territories? Cigarettes manufactured in the territories will become the major sale item. The court battle(s) will continue as will the arguments against the state’s imposing of their tax law(s).
That’s all for this week. Hope you are enjoying the summer.
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