A Voice from the Eastern Door
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TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE—A leadership meeting took place on Monday, January 14th between Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to discuss the following items: - Concerns raised by community members regarding the International Bridge Crossing - Update on events in Ottawa last week regarding meetings between Prime Minister and First Nation Chiefs - Announcement of Mid-Winter Ceremonies It was acknowledged that any community events planned for this Wednesday, Jan. 16, would not include c...
On January 11, Ottawa laid witness to nearly 3,000 people as they gathered to walk from Victoria Island to Parliament Hill as part of the Idle No More Movement. Formed just months ago in protest to indigenous rights and environmental protection concerns, Ottawa’s protest was just one of many held across the continent and around the world to show solidarity; from London, Ontario to London, England, to Germany, Japan and back to Edmonton, Montreal, Calgary, Sault St. Marie, San Diego and New Y...
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Akwesasne Territory – On January 13, 2013 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police received a phone call around 8:30 a.m. where a male caller stated there was a bomb at the Tribal Community Building. He further stated that he had placed the bomb at the Tribal Council Building. Police have identified the source of the threat and determined the threat to be non-credible. A K-9 unit was dispatched to the Tribal Community Building and conducted a sweep of the building with negative results. Police are investigating the incident and charges are p...
On Monday, a check for $20,000 was presented to HAVFD Station1 Fire Chief Derek Comins from Justin Tarbell on behalf of the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association, of which he is president. The money helped purchase a fire truck, Chief Comins conveyed, “In September 2012 HAVFD approached the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association to assist in purchasing a used 1993 Sutphen 100’ aerial platform. This truck is to be used while a new truck is built. The ACSA agreed to fund the purchase and the...
The NY Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013 was signed into law on Tuesday after being put through the Senate, Assembly and then signed by Governor Cuomo in a matter of days. To read the entire law go to - http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S2230-2013 Some key provisions of the NY SAFE Act include: TOUGHER ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN: The legislation outlines a stricter definition of assault weapons, and implements an immediate ban of defined assault weapons. Under the stricter definitions, semi-automatic pistols and...
Evelyn “Kookie” Delormier, age 43 of Akwesasne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Dear daughter of Evelyn (Printup) Delormier. Loving companion of Leslie “Bam” Leaf. Dear mother of Delaney Delormier. Dear sister of Albert “Bae” Delormier Jr. (Noelle), Anthony (Tony) Delormier (Sasha) and chosen sister of Viola Thompson. Dear aunt of Aisha, Cheyenne, McKenzie and Warren. Predeceased by her father Albert Delormier Sr. (August 30, 1980) and by her step-father Angus Jocko (Apri...
Along With Our Tears, Come Shattered Dreams For All the Tomorrows That Will Never Be No More Hugs and Kisses Goodnight And Whispers Of “Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite” No More of Your Happy Laughter Will We Hear Just Precious Memories We’ll Hold So Dear Our Sunshine Turned into a Cloudy Day The Day Our Wonderful Daddy Was Taken Away! In Loving Memory of Our Precious Dad Love Always Emma & Tyson Jr....
Don’t think of him as gone away- His journey’s just begun; life holds so many facets- This earth is only one… Just think of him as resting From the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years Think how he must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away And think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched… For nothing loved is ever lost- And he was loved so much Love you & miss you Rakeni, Love always,...
Indian Time apologizes for printing the photo of the medicine tree in last week’s issue....
Idle No More – In House The White Family would like to respond to verify and confirm a few facts, and then some, that was produced by Carol Garrow and her brother, Dan Garrow in the previous letter to the editor. We would like to clarify that there was never any court decision on the estate matter and it doesn’t mean that it is over. All the real facts in the issue surrounding the Matthew Elmer White’s estate will be presented in a future process and we do not want anyone on that property while it is still under dispute. The Ontario Super...
Letter to the Editor, I have given this a lot of thought and have spent a few sleepless nights but after reading the last letter to the editor from the White Family I can no longer stay silent. I was married to Harry “Muzz” McDonald and resided in the U.S. portion of Akwesasne for 19 years. There are so many non-truths in their letter. First they declare, “that there is not one court in Canada that produces any justice for an Indian,” (first I must comment that my late husband hated that term, he preferred Native American), and if I am not mis...
Letter to the Editor – Indian Time I wish to comment on the letters to the Editor regarding the estate and land of the late Matthew Elmer White on Kawehnoke. I know the family of Matthew Elmer White and am familiar with some of the issues surrounding his estate and land. I don’t really know Carol Garrow, but I do think that the estate and land belongs to the White Family. I, too, lost my house and land due to do the workmanship of a previous MCA/AANDC employee in the Lands and Estate department. Or, to be more correct, the lack of properly adm...
Letter to the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to recognize all who were involved with the planning and organization of the Travel Quest trip to Italy to witness the canonization of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha on October 21, 2012. Thank you to the following people, who without their hard work and generous support, this historic trip would not have been possible. Chad Green of Donaldson’s Funeral Home Mike Swamp of Mohawk Plumbing Dave Mainville of Brasshorse Bar & Grill The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Father J...
On behalf of the Akwesasne Police Hockey Team, I would like to announce that the AMPS Team 1 is this year’s Champions. AMPS Team 1 defeated Ottawa Police 5-3. AMPS scored with 6 seconds left in the third period, followed by an empty net goal to win. We would like to thank the following people and businesses for making this year’s beneficiary tournament a huge success, and we look forward to your continued support next year. My apologies for anyone not mentioned, as it was not intentional; Mamie David and the Anowarakowa Arena Staff Best Wes...
Thank You, Regarding the passing of Harry Hopkinson, the 2nd husband of Mary (Thompson) Cheress of Saranac Lake, NY Akwesasne Family & Friends...Thank You So Much. There are not enough words to express our gratitude to all those who have done so much to support our family during this difficult time. Our loss of Harry Hopkinson, just before Christmas, was pain we cannot put into words. We thank everyone for making efforts to come together at a tough time with short notice and the holidays. There are so many of you we wish to thank from the...
Thank You, We would like to take this time to thank the Akwesasne Mohawk Police for organizing the Akwesasne Law Enforcement Hockey Tournament that took place at the Anowarakowa Arena on Friday, January 11, 2013. It was an honor to work with such great officers that day, as well as the communities in and around Akwesasne. It was a day well spent with the community. We got to watch some great hockey and be with so many people who supported a great cause. This year our Mom, Donna Benedict was selected as their Charitable Honorarium to receive...
On Saturday, January 12th the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department hosted an Ice Rescue Refresher Training at HAVFD Station One. The classroom portion was taught by Adrian McDonald, New York State Fire Instructor and was attended by members of the HAVFD, Bombay Fire Department, Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Services. Dry runs were conducted in the truck bay at the fire station until everyone was comfortable with the rescue techniques. All the gear was packed...
Submitted by D. O’Connell On Wednesday, January 9th and Thursday, January 10th, Tsi Snaihne School held a fundraiser to support a family within the school community. We feel as a school community, we help each other. In this case Ms. Lazore (Teacher Guzzy) saw a need and organized a bake sale. The money raised was donated to Sabrina Mitchell and George Jacobs to help with the cost of traveling to and from the hospital. George Jacobs is the younger brother of grade 4 student Kayden Jacobs. T...
Lacey Arquette heard about the Personal Development and Employment Program from two people who had previously taken the course. They both said it was great and suggested she take it. Now, having completed the course, she recommends that others take it too. Lacey said, “When I started the program I had no idea what I wanted to do, I felt stuck.” Lacey explained that the program includes self-confidence and stress reducing techniques, personality/aptitude tests and it helps with interviews and...
Raymond Robinson, an Elder from the Cross Lake First Nation continues his hunger strike consisting of water and tea, while Chief Spence continues her fast abstaining from solid food and sustaining herself on fish broth and herbal teas. Robinson started his fast just 10 hours after Chief Spence started her fast. On January 11, 2013, just moments before the Idle No More protest began, he gave a short interview. He sat alone, on a log chopped down for firewood. In the background you could see the...
The Akwesasne Youth Leadership group, which aims to reinforce and strengthen traditional values of the youth of Akwesasne, recently organized a wampum belt workshop that took place on January 12th. Jamie Jacobs, Seneca Turtle Clan, traveled from Tonawanda to share his knowledge of wampum belts with the youth of Akwesasne. He brought with him several replica belts that included Tadodaho Wampum Belt and the Great White Mat wampum belt. Wanting to highlight two belts, the Circle Wampum and Dust Fan...
Akwesasne Territory— All of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal offices will be closed on Monday January 21, 2013 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Emergency services, such as tribal police, the fire department, group home and emergency medical services will remain in operation. All program offices in the Community Building, child care, health services, Headstart, and all other tribal programs will be closed. There will be no extended hours for the pharmacy or health services. The Solid Waste Transfer station will be closed on M...
On Friday a Benefit Fish Dinner was held at the Brass Horse for baby Avaia Jewel Sanford Roy. Avaia was born in November with Meningocele Spina Bifida and monies raised will help with expenses associated with upcoming neurosurgical procedures in February. We wish the family the best of luck and a safe recovery for Avaia. Volunteers at the benefit were L-R: Liz Edwards, Amy Lazore, Monica Paige, Avaia, Starlyn Mitchell and Danielle Oakes. Photo by Samantha McMillon-Wilkinson....
January 10, 2013 - Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – Spring is almost upon us, and the hotel grand opening is right around the corner! The brand new 150-room hotel not only makes the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino a resort destination, it also brings dozens of new and exciting careers. The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Career Fair on Friday, February 8th, 2013 from 11am-6pm at the Human Resources building located in the Speedway Plaza. As always, the goal of the Gaming Operation’s Education/Recruitment Dep...
