A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE — The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Executive Director has announced that a decision has been rendered by Kahnawake Mohawk Justices regarding the November 7th By-Election for Kawehnoke. Pursuant to the Akwesasne Election Law 2005/2006-192, the Mohawk Justices have called for a new By-Election for the District of Kawehnoke. On June 27, 2009, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a General Election, which resulted in several appeals that went to a hearing before the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board. The decision of the Election App...
Parents were hands-on with their students’ schoolwork this week as Tsi Snaihne School hosted their annual Early Years Science Fair and required students to work at home with their families. The theme of this year’s fair was “hibernation” and parents worked with their students making all sorts of animal projects relating to the theme. On Wednesday morning the projects were set on display and families were invited to partake in a variety of hibernation-related activities. Different station...
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Nearly a thousand tribal members exercised their right to vote Saturday as the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held a second referendum on off-reservation gaming. The tribe asked “Do you approve of the Tribe pursuing off-reservation gaming in the Catskills?” For years the tribe has been pursuing a multi-million dollar gaming facility in Sullivan County in the Catskill Mountains, 90 minutes from New York City. The same question was posed to tribal members in a November 2009 referendum and the majority of voters “NO.” However, the results were deemed...
AKWESASNE — At the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting on January 28th, the Mohawk Elders in attendance provided direction for a settlement offer from the Government of Canada to resolve issues involving their Old-Age Security Benefits. Mohawk Elders indicated their desire to conduct a consultation process that would entail sharing and thoroughly reviewing the terms of the proposed settlement with community members. “Our Elders have spoken and provided us a clear direction on how best to handle the settlement offer,” stated MCA Gra...
On July 1, 2010 the province of Ontario will implement a harmonized sales tax that combines PST and GST into one, HST, and will cost consumers more on most products while eliminating the costs businesses incur from separating the two taxes. While the government’s plan is to help the business side of the Ontario economy, the HST doesn’t address the tax exempt status of First Nations people. “When implemented on July 1, 2010, the HST will force all First Nations in Ontario to pay the provincial sales tax at a combined tax rate of 13 perce...
AKWESASNE - Mrs. Lena Bero Tarbell, age 93, a resident of Iakhihsohtha, Snye Home for the Elderly, and formerly of Sweet Flag Estates, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 26, 2010 at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site. She was born July 13, 1916 on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation, the daughter of Lawrence “Bill” and Mary Ann Johnson Bero. She attended St. Regis Mohawk Schools. She married Joseph Tarbell, who predeceased her. Lena cleaned homes for several people in Syr...
Mrs. Felma M. Herne, age 85, of Norwood, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at her residence while under the care of her family, Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Felma is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lawrence “Luke” Herne; a son, Ronald Herne of Canton; daughter Pamelia McDonald of Hewittville; sister Pauline Tyndal of Madrid; half sister Joyce Avery of Westville; and four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She...
We each have a special gift that was given to us by the Creator. Every living creature on Earth has that special gift. The people of the world, at least the western world, believe the ground hog will determine whether winter ill continue for five weeks longer or spring is around the bend. I don’t know if the groundhog’s special gift is to determine winter’s length or not, but he ground hog is a living creature. FACTS: Groundhog Day got its official start in 1887. Today, thousands of people head to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2nd t...
Empty Arms Holding out these empty arms Cursing my disillusionment Why did I imagine it could be any other way That I have could have been content Dreams that’s all it was Mothers arms are not meant to be empty I look up at the sky, tears filling my eyes Searching the stars trying to find my Angel The brightest star I search for Finding it, the first tear rolls down my cheek Memories flood back of our short time together Love is totally encasing my heart as I look at that star I know you are t...
Attn: St. Regis Mohawk Election Board Being a concerned member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and past official on the Tribal Election Board (2000), am hereby appealing the Gaming Referendum of January 30, 2010. In reviewing the unofficial results, I see that there was an unprecedented amount of absentee ballots. Under the Regulations for Elections and Voting there is a strict criteria that covers the absentee voting. Since this referendum was decidedly affected by these absentee ballots, the community has the right to see proof that the...
Please drop off bottles behind Bears Den anytime for the winter. And I appreciate the donations in the jars, it really helps me on my road cleanup. Do not litter and if you see anybody litter stop them and remind them. We want our place to be safe and clean. KEEP AKWESASNE CLEAN!...
Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Bero would like to thank everyone who joined in their presence and shared in the celebration of their 50th “Golden” Wedding Anniversary. A very special thank you goes out to Mr. John Bero, Mrs. Alma Ransom, Veronica, Derrick, Caralee, Christina, Courtney, Elaina, Jessica, Fran, Daphne, Buddy and Rosalie, Moochie & Les, and Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McDonald. Our beautiful cake was made by Mrs. Jennifer Jock and our fine entertainment was provided by the band Sou...
The family of Alberta Linda Jacobs would like to express our thanks to everyone for their amazing help throughout this most difficult loss. Thank you to all the fireman for their wonderful tribute at the wake and the fantastic meal they prepared. Thank you to the Cook Farm for allowing her last visit to be with them. Thank you Donaldson’s for maintaining the grace and beauty that was Linda for one more day. Thank you to all of those who dropped off food, held our hands, hugged us and told us wonderful stories to comfort us all. And to those who...
Haiti is a place of angry spirits yet to be released from the agony of their passing. This land was called Ayiti by its Arawak-Taino Native peoples who may, according to some, be the relatives of the Iroquois. We do have a place of common origin in the American south but while our ancestors migrated to the cool woodlands of the northeast others elected to enter the rich tropical waters of the Caribbean and gradually populate its islands before reaching the South American coast. Haiti was populated by hundreds of thousands of Natives at the time...
- On January 1st, Adam Taylor Cook was arrested for Break and Enter. Cook is presently serving his sentence and will be released on April 25th, 2010. - A 34 year old male, of no fixed address was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Driving While Disqualified. He cannot be identified due to the fact that the Assault charge stems from a Domestic Violence investigation. His next Court appearance is on February 11th, 2010. - Lacey Sarah Pierce, 24 years of age of Cornwall Island was arrested on January 5th for Aggravated Assault, Assault...
Jan. 29 was the first of many planning and development meetings for the Akwesasne Cultural Center’s newest traveling exhibit which will focus on Tewaarathon (the stick with a lace netting) or as it is more commonly known, Lacrosse. The process features a fairly new approach to exhibit development, one that will be designed by Akwesasne youth with the help of Sue Ellen Herne, Program Coordinator, Linda Norris, Exhibit Consultant and Project Advisor Dave White. Akwesasne youth will be the main dev...
Akwesasne Child and Family Services (ACFS) is committed to protecting Akwesasne’s children from abuse, neglect and emotional or developmental impairment. They understand that the children are the future of Akwesasne and that future is being threatened by the prevalence of Oxycotin abuse in the community. ACFS has been preparing the community by holding training seminars for their counselors and case workers and providing public information sessions for the community. The first of these were h...
The Akwesasne Employment Resource Center (AERC) held another recruitment fair connecting talented Akwesasne job seekers with potential employers on Jan. 28. Among the recruiting agencies were second time visitors StarTech, an incoming call center out of Cornwall, ON, and the US Census Bureau. “I had a nice interview and she told me everything I needed to know about working there,” said Brittnay Bonaparte about her interview with StarTech. It was Bonaparte’s first recruitment fair and she said sh...
The Comfort Inn & Suites Akwesasne of Hogansburg, N.Y. was recently announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2010 Gold Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Comfort Inn brand. “The Comfort Inn & Suites Akwesasne hotel’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as one of the best hotels among the Comfort Inn brand,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer for Choice Hotels. “We here at Choice Hotels...
Akwesasne - The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board is proposing some updates and changes in the election ordinance. The most important change will be to move the date of the caucus one month earlier. The caucus would then take place on the first Saturday in April, instead of the first Saturday in May. This will allow the Election Board more time to process candidates’ application information, verify residency, conduct background checks and get the results of the drug test. Along with some rather minor changes, Section IX, subsection J wil...
Bonnie McDonald, the new General Manager for the First American’s IGA in Akwesasne, has settled into her new position with big tasks ahead. McDonald is married to “Muzz” McDonald and has lived in Akwesasne for the past 16 years. Before coming to work for the IGA, she worked as a Finance Director for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for 9 years. While working for the Tribe, McDonald heard about the new position opening up at the IGA and saw it as a nice change and a challenge. A general manag...
Pursuant to the Akwesasne Election Law 2005/2006-192, the Executive Director for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the date of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne By-Election for the District of Kawehnoke. This is a result of a decision in an Independent Review by two Section 107 Justices of the Peace for Kahnawake. The Justices acknowledged and agreed with the [Akwesasne Mohawk Court] Order of October 6, 2009, but a nomination process was to be included for the District Chiefs for Kawehnoke. In accordance with the Akwesasne Election...
Pursuant to the Akwesasne Election Law 2005/2006-192, the Chief Electoral Officer for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the date of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne By-Election nominations for the District of Kawehnoke. An Independent Review decision called for a By-Election for the District of Kawehnoke, which includes the nomination process for District Chiefs. In accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, Section 9 (1) states: “At least thirty (30) days before the day on which [a] General Election or By-election is to be held, th...
If you want an accurate way to judge your health there is no better way to do it than judging your bathroom visits. Here is what to look for. Lets first start with our urine. Our urine should be clear and not yellow. A clear urine stream indicates we are getting a healthy amount of water in our diet. A yellow urine stream would indicate a higher form of dehydration. Dark yellow urine can also indicate an excess amount of certain B vitamins, which are often found in some multi vitamins. If you are not taking multi vitamins and your urine is...
