A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Compiled by Ian Oakes Onerahtok:kowa Tsia:ta/May 7, 2013 Sovereign Territory of Akwesasne - The Kanien’keha:ka of the Haudenosaunee are calling upon all people to join us in a call to action on May 17 to bring an end to the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) infringing on the inherent rights as affirmed in treaties between Canada and the Haudenosaunee people. Over the past four years, Native People have endured harassment, arrest, and confiscation of their property by the CBSA, in a direct v...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – Residents from the James Bay First Nations of Kashechewan began arriving at the Cornwall Regional Airport on Sunday, May 5th after their community was evacuated due to flooding. The evacuees were transported to the NAVCAN Centre in Cornwall where they are being provided lodging, meals and other essential needs. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Measures Coordinator Regina Jacobs has been on site since their arrival and participated in a meeting yesterday a...
TRIBAL CHIEFS Randy Hart Nominated by: Norman Tarbell Seconded by: Ben Kelly Beverly Cook Nominated by: Jade White Seconded by: Lois Terrance Gary Cole Nominated by: Malcolm Chubb Seconded by: Scott Chubb Gerald Laughing Nominated by: Alma Ransom Seconded by: Geraldine Bero SUB-CHIEFS Debra Martin Nominated by: Barbara Lazore Seconded by: April Printup Marjorie Skidders Nominated by: Elaine Castor Seconded by: Leona Barnes Andrew J. Cook Nominated by: Noah Cook Seconded by: Julia Back Skidders Shelley Jacobs Nominated by: Joseph Jacobs...
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced today that it received a $476,115 two-year grant from the Government of Ontario to support the development of an Akwesasne Tobacco Law and Regulatory Framework. The “Akwesasne Tobacco Pilot Project” is one of two First Nation projects in the province. “The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has been working with the Government of Ontario for the past year to build a more cooperative relationship around common interests,” stated Grand Chief Mike K. Mitchell. “Addressing tobacco con...
Akwesasne Territory — The United Southern and Eastern Tribes, Incorporated (USET) recently announced the winners of this year’s 3rd Annual Drinking Water Contest. USET made the announcement during its Annual Tribal Utility Summit (TUS) held in Nashville, Tennessee. Tribes attending the TUS submitted samples of drinking water from their respective reservation water systems and sources. First, second and third place awards were given to the participants and they placed as follows: first pla...
A Public Information Session was held on May 7th at the St. Regis Mohawk School to discuss the ‘Selected Remedy’ to deal with the polluted 7.2 mile stretch of the Grasse River. Mr. Walter Mugdan, Director of Emergency & Remedial Response Division of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) explained the pilot studies and the EPA proposed plan. It was based on studying, testing and monitoring the river since 2003. Because of man-made changes to the river, two types of capping were exp...
Ethel J. Baker, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, Lewiston, NY. She was born on the Six Nations Reservation in Brantford, Ontario, on November 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Grant and Flora (Garlow) Porter. Ethel was educated in Brantford and graduated from the Ontario Mechanist School and the Kelly Business institute. After moving to Lewiston she began working at Harrison Radiator in Lockport. She was among a group of Harrison employees who traveled to France to teach...
Graveside Services for Mrs. Beatrice Deer Jacobs, 100, of Akwesasne, will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hogansburg with Rev. Jerome Pastores, officiating. Mrs. Jacobs passed away March 2, 2013 at Iakhihsohtha Lodge, Akwesasne. ***** Graveside services for Mr. Barney J. Cole, Sr. 82, of Akwesasne, will be held Saturday 11:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hogansburg with Rev. Jerome Pastores, officiating. Mr. Cole passed March 28, 2013 at his home. ***** Graveside services for Mr. Frank M. Cook, 73, of Akwesasne, will be hel...
Last week we misidentified these ladies from Twin Leaf in Hogansburg for the ATFE Roadside Clean Up. We sincerely apologize, and thank you for participating in the clean up....
Akwesasne Roadside Clean Up Day Niawenkó:wa Akwesasró:non! Everyone give yourselves a pat on the back. Sonkwaiatí:son (Our Creator) is smiling on us, seeing his children picking up trash and taking care of Mother Earth. Who says Ahkwesáhsne has no community spirit? We really proved we have it on Saturday, April 27th. We had dedicated and caring community members that participated on such a cold day. The Roadside Cleanup event may be over, but let’s not forget our responsibility to keeping Mother Earth clean. If we all do our duty, then somed...
Thank you, The family would like to acknowledge and thank all involved with Barney’s care including his physician’s cardiologist, Dr. Joseph Gardella, Dr. Ben Kelly and Theresa Gardner NP. A special thank you to Hospice of the North Country, all of the nurses, family members and friends who helped us care for Barney at home. Thank you to our friends, neighbors and relatives who stopped to visit Barney and brought food and sent prayers and to Tarbell Management for your generous donation to assist with Barney’s care. Thank you to the Saint...
No Nation may exist when its claim to sovereignty is contradicted by its refusal to abide by its legal and moral principles. Canada and the US have entered into binding contracts with the aboriginal people by which they accept certain obligations while acknowledging the existence and legitimacy of indigenous nation states. It is the duty of the people to remind the various state institutions, including their own, of their obligations to administer to the well being of the citizens. No state may exist without the active, demonstrable support of...
Article 36 1. Indigenous peoples, in particular those divided by international borders, have the right to maintain and develop contacts, relations and cooperation, including activities for spiritual, cultural, political, economic and social purposes, with their own members as well as other peoples across borders. 2. States, in consultation and cooperation with indigenous peoples, shall take effective measures to facilitate the exercise and ensure the implementation of this right. Affirmed by Canada 11/12/2010 Jay Treaty of 1794 Article 3 It is...
Pictures taken by Amie Barnes SRCS girls lax against Saranac Lake. Tewasherake Barnes #4 (pictured) scoring one of her three goals. #10 Victoria Thompson (pictured) scoring her goal. Jayden Mitchell #7 (pictured) taking the ball down the field. Tewasherake Barnes 3 goals, Kiana Thompson 2 goals, Jayden Mitchell 2 goals, Vanna Thompson 2 goals, Victoria Thompson 1 goal and Netha Ransom 1 goal. The SRCS girls lax lost to Saranac by a score of 14-11. The girl’s lax team has come a long way since t...
Behind Rosemary White and Darlene Thompson’s K-5 class at the Kanatakon School is the collage of fish the students created. The class was completing a unit on fish and students drew, cut out and colored these fish, and hung them in an ocean scene....
On April 26th, 2013, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed 2 Search Warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at two properties on Cornwall Island. Over $1 million of marihuana was seized as a result of an ongoing investigation, which uncovered a sophisticated plantation. Augustine Jennifer Skidders, 32 years of age, of Cornwall Island, Ontario was charged with the following: “Theft of Electricity”, “Possession over $5000.00”, “Possession of a Substance”, “Possession for the...
Akwesasne Territory -- April 24, 2013. At 4:45 p.m., Tribal Police arrested Kelsey A. Jackson (Hogansburg, NY) for an existing arrest warrant. Mrs. Jackson was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was later released on her own recognizance. April 25, 2013. At 2:02 a.m., Tribal Police arrested Joshua A. Garrow (Hogansburg, NY) for DWI and speeding, after a complaint was made to the Tribal Police about an erratic driver. Tribal Police observed the vehicle travelling in excess of 50 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone. Tribal Officers then found Mr....
Big Brother has always needed a push when it comes to trying new things or venturing off by himself. Many a time I have seen his brown eyes look to me and when we make eye contact he takes a big breath and works through it. Little Brother seeing this in certain scenarios will then insist on having me right there. Now I know Little Brother isn’t the least bit shy, it is all an act. I do see his reasoning, and in an effort to keep things fair I make sure I am there for him too. It’s not the reassurance that Little Brother craves but the pre...
It was a gorgeous day last Thursday for the St. Regis Mohawk School to hold its Student Achievement Assembly for the months of March and April outside. The band and recorder players played a mini concert for students and families for the double month assembly, which recognized students that showed excellence with the trait “Honesty” in March and “Compassion” in April. Three students from each grade for each month were chosen by classroom and special area teachers on not only these traits,...
For four years, Koi Express Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse has been bringing Japanese food to Akwesasne and surrounding areas. In fact, owner Karen Adams says people from all over come to Koi, from Plattsburgh to Gouverneur, and some declare their sushi is better than what they’ve had in New York City. And from the looks of it on Wednesday that may be right because it was BUSY! Owners Jake and Karen Adams have expanded the menu substantially since opening. They have added a buffet on Tuesdays, Wedn...
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for March was Honesty. Megan Bushey, from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program, awarded students...
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment and Akwesasne’s ACT NOW hosted yet another successful event for young ladies preparing to attend prom night this spring. Over the 5 years of hosting this event, last year saw the largest attendance and that was probably due to the economy. Getting ready for the big night doesn’t mean you have to spend big dollars anymore, in fact by taking part in the pre-prom night you are being quite “in” environmentally speaking by “up-cycling” your just o...
Salmon River is pleased to announce that the 2013-14 $29,076,511 budget will include no layoffs and no major program reductions. The district has worked hard to maintain current staffing levels during these difficult times through a combination of reasonable tax increases with responsible use of fund balance. The budget is $29,076,511. The bulk of the increase is the rising cost of health insurance and employee retirement costs. The new 2% tax levy cap formula would have allowed the District to increase the levy by 11.37% without having to get...
Dear Monica, I make the most amazing bead work in the universe. I know this to be true, because all my aunties told me so. I want to offer my beadwork for sale on the Internet, but the choices are overwhelming. Where do you suggest I start? Sincerely, The Most Amazing Beader in the Universe! Dear Amazing Beader, I suggest you signup with the following websites: Gmail.com, Google+, PayPal.com, Etsy.com, FaceBook.com, Twitter.com, InstaGram.com and Pinterest.com. Install InstaGram mobile app on your smart phone, it is free. Use InstaGram to snap...
Graduation is just around the corner and if you’re in the market for something unusual and completely useable, check these ideas out. For a bonus, each of these suggestions are environmentally friendly and eco-conscious graduation gifts that are also budget friendly. It can be difficult to balance the giving of a gift to someone we care about with saving money and the environment. Who or what, comes first? Here are some eco-friendly graduation gift ideas that attempt to balance the needs of all parties and budgets concerned, so that your new g...
