A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Twenty-eight Mohawk elders, who were under scrutiny by Service Canada now have the option of agreeing to a settlement with Service Canada regarding their Old Age Security benefits. In 2008 a number of elders were notified by Service Canada that they were responsible for paying back thousands of dollars in benefits they had received. Service Canada claimed that the elders had failed to notify them of U.S. Social Security benefits they were collecting. Canadian government workers began phoning the elders and were accused of harassing them. The Mo...
Tribal members will vote for the second time this Saturday on the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s referendum question, “Do you approve of the Tribe pursuing off-reservation gaming in the Catskills?” A majority of tribal members voted “NO” when the question was first posed at a November referendum. Those results were deemed invalid by the Election Board because the question had not been posted publicly 30 days prior as required by the Election Law. While the referendum was held with little public attention the first time, community members who fall on...
There is a new fuel business in town, and they want to keep you and your family warm this winter. Kuy Chaussi and Pat Pyke from Akwesasne are owners of K & P Fuels, a business they began over a year ago which they called an adventure. With help from Akwesasne Economic Development, they created their business plan and began the arduous process of becoming business owners. After making sure they had all the equipment, proper training, and met all safety standards they officially started as K & P...
On. Jan. 18, the Alcohol & Chemical Dependency Prevention Program took 32 Akwesasne youth to Titus Mountain to spend the day having some good clean fun snow-tubing. The Alcoholism Chemical Dependency Prevention Activities is designed to expose youth in Akwesasne to new, fun, challenging and cultural diverse activities. The goal is to increase, self-esteem, social skills, communication skills, team building skills, and to reduce the on-set of drug and alcohol use. The group had a lot of fun both...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Lawrence R. Paul, age 88, of Grasmere, a Mohawk Indian and retired iron worker, died Friday, January 15, 2010 in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze. Born on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation in Hogansburg, N.Y., the son of Margaret Fisher and Andrew Paul. Mr. Paul was proud of his Native American heritage as a member of the Akwesasne Tribe. After growing up on the reservation, Mr. Paul moved to Brooklyn as a young man. He relocated to Meiers Corners in 1956 a...
Thank you, The family of Wilbur P. Barnes Sr. sends our deepest appreciation to all who helped our Dad, Husband, Grandfather and Great Grandfather be with us to the age of 82. First, to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services, Dr. Kelly, Dr. Latreille, Theresa Gardner, the nursing staff, outreach staff and pharmacy, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Ambulance staff, the St. Regis Nursing Home and St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging staff for all your tender medical care. Second, to the Operation Recognition committee, Barry Montour,...
January 15, 2010 at the Snye Recreation Centre the “Healing Our Grief: Looking Forward to Balance & Harmony” took place with many people in attendance. It was worth every bit of effort put forth to see such a good turnout. This community event could not have taken place without the initiative of people whose ideas led to the planning of the event. It was pulled together by many helping hands and minds. Niawenkowa for all those who helped in some way, attending the planning meeting, suggesting ideas, cooking a meal before the event (Hilda Kin...
Lucie M Bradley, Elosie K. Giordano, Belle Bugni, Aimee Benedict &Tom Debo and the Cuyler School teachers and staff for their generous donations to the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group in memory of Glenda Benedict....
Common Misconceptions About Monticello, The Tribe, and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino I would like to address a few misconceptions being promoted in the community by the Anti-Sullivan County Casino group (The Vote No Group): First, the Tribe has mis-managed the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and would be out of their league in Monticello. This is not true. Indian Gaming is the MOST highly regulated industry in the nation. It has been over 20 years since the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was passed in 1988 and major strides have been made within the Indian...
By Cynthia Smoke AKWESASNE-Recent and bygone investigations of the past twenty plus years of corrupt businessmen~ tribal chiefs high ranking casino executives along with judges~ and courts still have not come clear as to what will be decided for the tribe pertaining to off-reservation gaming. A second referendum will be held at the Tribe this Saturday January 30, 2010. The November referendum was nullified by the tribe’s Election board when a community member made the challenge that the referendum was not widely publicized. Tribal Chiefs R...
I read the guest editorial from the chiefs in this past week’s Indian Time ( vol. 28#2), In the letter, the argument was for the Sullivan county casino’s referendum vote on January 30, 2010. For those of us who did not keep up with the associations of the investors (Malaysians) to Tribal Council. The Malaysian investors are to front the cost of this casino; I think it is important to know that the Malaysian investors are getting smarter (slier). Realizing the near begging state, the Native Americans are being with having casinos and that the...
The Iroquois have always been regarded as being good statesman, people who will listen with an open mind and exchange a good dialogue on important issues like the Sullivan County project. I find myself in the forefront of this issue and I want to make my position very clear to the voters. The proponents of this issue, write with a sincere hand, and I agree with everything they wrote, but I believe they completely misunderstood my message. Unfortunately, I am a man of record and I always look to the facts to make an educated vote. Like...
The path towards the completion of a casino project in the Catskills of Sullivan County has been a long, difficult and at times, seemingly endless road. It has been a path lined with insurmountable obstacles and impossible challenges. However, and despite the bleak odds, despite the naysayers and critics, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe finds itself at the doorstep of success and on the brink of receiving the last remaining approvals, not only from Washington but from our own people. When we elect tribal leaders to serve as our representatives, as...
Thanks to a free and open media at Akwesasne we have had an opportunity to read or listen to the issues surrounding the proposed Sullivan County casino deal. This will all lead to the January 30th referendum at the Tribal Council as to whether to move ahead with the plan. I am deeply concerned that the Mohawk people are in danger of becoming entangled in a project in which vital information has been deliberately withheld from them. Instead of hard facts and open contracts we have been told to put aside our doubts and place our land and our...
Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday. Sending roses is a great way to show affection, but it’s not exactly original – and it’s pricey. This year, it might be worth your while (and pocketbook) to forget the traditional red long stems and find something that means a little more. Consumer ratings service, Angie’s List , asked its highly-rated florists for quick tips to help make sure Cupid hits the mark. •Order early: Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for florists and the holiday falls on a Sunday this year. Place your order no...
The US Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service to strengthen the integrity of USDA farm safety net programs and ensure program participants meet requirements included in the 2008 Farm Bill. An agreement has been made between the IRS and USDA to develop a process for verifying compliance with the adjusted gross income (AGI) provisions for programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Individuals and legal entities with average Adjusted Gross Income...
An interesting study published in the New England Journal of Medicine almost 20 years ago highlighted the importance of immunity in the fight to reverse cancer. For many years the prevailing thought was that the body did have an ability to fight off cancer cells (as all humans are thought to carry them) but the thought was that this ability was limited to no more than fighting off a few million. (the amount that can cover a thumbnail) In the published study, a kidney transplant recipient was unknowingly given a kidney that contained cancer....
by Tiffany Leabo and Melissa Jacobs Whenever possible an individual should have support for the detoxification process. It is not advised that this process be attempted alone. If attempting an at home detoxification process and the individual appears to be in need of medical assistance do not hesitate to contact emergency services or seek medical assistance. The detoxification process could be painful. Precautions are advised for weaning yourself off OxyContin slowly to help lessen some of the painful discomforts of withdrawal. You will still...
by Tiffany Leabo and Melissa Jacobs After the detoxification process is over, it is important to remember that just because you are physically detoxed, it does not mean that you are cured of addiction. The addiction is still with you, and will remain with you, waiting for you to use again. There are many things that can help to maintain sobriety. Seeking some form of aftercare is highly recommended. This could be a 12 step program or outpatient rehabilitation center. It is also recommended that individuals seek therapy in their own hometown....
The Akwesasne Olympic Torch Committee held an appreciation dinner last Thursday evening to thank and recognize all those who were a part of Akwesasne’s involvement with the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. Among those honored were the official torchbearers Erin Seymour and Mike Benedict, Jr., runners Steevi King and Dave White, and Aronhaiaes Herne who was selected as a youth flame attendant. He accompanied the Olympic Flame from Greece, back to Canada and across the country as it made it’s relay to...
On Jan. 20, St. Lawrence University President William L. Fox, along with several other representatives, visited the Akwesasne Cultural Center to honor their unique partnership and long history. “What have given St. Lawrence University its character is the Akwesasne community’s special part in St. Lawrence history.” said President Fox during his talk with Akwesasne community members. “We need to celebrate that and learn about it.” The University played a major part in the creation of the Akwes...
The Akwesasne Employment Resource Center is here to provide valuable services and employment resources to the Akwesasne community. One such program being piloted in Akwesasne and getting great responses is the Personal Career Management program which trains employees by building self confidence and teaching highly sought after work skills. Personal Career Management is a free 6 week program funded by the Akwesasne Area Management Board taught by Linda Lalonde. Mrs. Lalonde works for the company...
On January 13, 2010, Mr. John Maracle, the Native Inmate Liaison Officer, conducted the first Sweat Lodge ceremony in a secure area within the grounds of the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne administers a program for aboriginal inmates at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC). The Detention Centre houses approximately thirty aboriginal inmates, both male and female. Some inmates are from Territories of Akwesasne, Kahnawake and Tyendinaga. The purpose of the...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership: Geri Lynn Sunday age 17, daughter of Lynn Sunday (Akwesasne) and Gerald Russell, a non-native; Kaitlyn Nicole Graffis, age 17, daughter of Faith Tarbell Graffis (Akwesasne) and John Graffis, a non-native; Jessica Diane Connors, age 17, daughter of Theresa Connors (Akwesasne) and Dennis Haskew, a non-native; Alex Albina MarieJesmer, age 19, daughter of Susan White Jesmer (Akwesasne) and David Jesmer, a non-native; Steven Alexander Francis, age 17,...
On Jan. 25, Melissa Kero, CNCMHNet Case Manager for North Star Behavioral Health Services, paid the seniors at the Seniors Center a visit to talk about their mental health and wellness and how the Mental Health Net Aging Project can help them. The goal of MHNet Aging Project is to reach out to seniors who are 60 years old or older who may be experiencing increased difficulty of day to day life and to improve their access to behavioral health services. This process involves a free and...
