A Voice from the Eastern Door
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At an awards ceremony in Wendake, Quebec on Sept. 8, First Nations police officers from across the province were recognized by their chiefs of police and the Surete du Quebec for long-term commitment to their community’s police force. The ceremony takes place every year and acknowledges officers with 15 years or more of service. Each recognized officer is presented with a medal designed to celebrate culture while symbolizing the importance of respect, dignity, honor and integrity. Mohawk C...
At an awards ceremony in Wendake, Quebec on Sept. 8, First Nations police officers from across the province were recognized by their chiefs of police and the Surete du Quebec for long-term commitment to their community’s police force. The ceremony takes place every year and acknowledges officers with 15 years or more of service. Each recognized officer is presented with a medal designed to celebrate culture while symbolizing the importance of respect, dignity, honor and integrity. Mohawk C...
Brad Bonaparte, an Akwesasne Mohawk ironworker, working to clear rubble shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Bonaparte passed on in 2010 due to cancer caused from his work in the clean up. In the days and months immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 the country was awash in tears of astonishment and horror. Thousands of people perished in four strikes against America. In one way or another everyone was indelibly touched, some more than others. September 11th is one of those historic days of infamy never...
History was made last Saturday morning as the Akwesasne Eagles Youth Flag Football Teams took to their home field at Generations Park for the first time ever. The Akwesasne Eagles faced off against the Massena Red teams with the age of students on each team ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 2. Team founders are Tsiorasa Barreiro, Rasennes Pembleton and Pamela Pembleton, with the original plan to have only one team but after the overwhelming response of interest there were enough players to...
The weather was hot with a cool breeze off the St. Lawrence River this weekend to keep dancers cooled off as they waited for their turn to compete in the 2011 Akwesasne International Powwow. Spectators traveled from near and far to watch the Grand Entry take place on Saturday with the dancers following the honor guard onto the dance arena at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena grounds on Kawehno:ke. Vendors were setup to showcase their wares to the visitors who were only too happy to leave with the dif...
The St. Regis Catholic Church welcomed Father Gerome Pastores during last Saturday’s 4:00pm service. Father Pastores has been assigned by Bishop Luc Cyr from the Valleyfield Diocese to serve a 2-year-term here in Akwesasne. After the 4:00pm service a welcome reception was held and attended by local parishioners as well as parishioners who traveled from Father Pastores previous parish St. Patricks in Pin Court, Quebec. Father Pastores is originally from the Phillipines and was ordained on D...
AKWESASNE, ONTARIO- Mr. Abraham “Anoniakaniate” Thompson, age 69, of 1573 Island Road, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at Cornwall Community Hospital where he had been a patient for eight days. He had been in failing health for the past few years. Abraham was born April 29, 1942 at St. Regis Island, Quebec, the son of Joseph and Harriet Hopps Thompson. He attended Cornwall Island and Indian Day Schools. On April 24, 1965, he married Millie Herne at the Hogansburg Methodist Church with Rev...
AKWESASNE- Mr. Harry Alden Thompson, age 78, of Sunrise Acres, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 8, 2011 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, where he had been a patient since September 1st. Harry was born February 26, 1933 in Washougal, WA, the son of the late Alexander and Ella Kilgor Thompson. He graduated from high school in Sand Point, Idaho. Harry served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Glenda Parks at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Spokane, WA. After h...
I sponsored a Tupperware Benefit Raffle for the Akwesasne Freedom School, as I am a Tupperware Consultant. The winning ticket was drawn in the CKON office (8/30/11). The winner of the raffle was Hillary Pyke – she was very happy to be the winner. I raised $560 and donated to the Freedom School, which I presented to Aronhiaies Herne (Principal) yesterday. I would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets. And I would like to add…”It was with great honor to have the opportunity to donate these...
Winner The winner of the Mohawk Billiards League Raffle Trip for Two to Las Vegas OR $1000 cash was Michelle Sawatis. She happily accepted the $1000 cash winnings. Congratulations to her and to all who supported the league players’ efforts. The proceeds go toward the league banquet for those who sold tickets. The seller of the winning ticket was Corrine Johnson who accepted the single entry to Las Vegas or Toronto in 2012. Thank you....
Thank you, As the Hospice Coordinator at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging I would like to personally thank Dave Mainville and his staff for the Golf tournament held this past weekend that helped benefit Hospice. I also want to send a special thank you to all who donated money in memory of their family or a loved one. The money will be used to provide end of life training to help out families in need and for equipment. Again thanks to Dave, the Staff at Brass Horse and the community members generous donations. We appreciate your...
Niawen kowa The Akwesasne Powwow Committee would like to express their gratitude to everyone who contributed to the 2011 Akwesasne International Powwow. We were honoured with 226 registered dancers and 43 Tiny Tots, along with 5 drum groups. The powwow would not be able to achieve this level of success if not for the participation and support of our local sponsors, corporate sponsors, loyal volunteers and the community who come out in great numbers to patronize our vendors and cheer on our dancers. Niawen ko:wa to everyone who made it possible...
Letter to the Editor: Looking for a New Home in Akwesasne? ... Go Buy a Flag. Arlene Roundpoint Baker v. Malcolm Chubb - UPDATE I have been approached by so many people and community members over the past week commenting on my earlier letter to the editor regarding the theft of my home and property here in Akwesasne. The comments have been consistently supportive but more than anything they are remarks of sheer astonishment, horror and disbelief at the conduct, actions and most significantly, the inaction of those purporting to serve as our...
ROBBERY Cornwall, ON- Michael Nogeeshik Isaac, 38 of Cornwall was arrested on the 13th of September, 2011. It is alleged that shortly prior to 4:00 a.m. on the 13th of September, 2011 he attended a 46 year-old acquaintance’s residence when an altercation occurred. As a result of the altercation, he assaulted the 46 year-old and stole a laptop. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with robbery and held in custody until court the following day. POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Cornwall, ON- Bonnie T...
On September 10th, 2011, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was patrolling in Kanatakon and checked a parked vehicle. A lone occupant identified herself as Chaney Lauzon, 22 years of age of Cornwall, Ontario. In the vehicle police observed a .22 caliber “sawed-off” Ruger long gun. Spent casings were also observed in the interior of the vehicle. Lauzon was removed from the vehicle, arrested, and taken into custody. The Ruger long gun was seized and once checked, revealed to have a chambered roun...
TJ Jackson first started performing as an Elvis tribute artist as a joke in 2006. Prior to that he had performed in different bands singing cover songs from different artists. After his debut as ‘the King of Akwesasne’, TJ traveled to different competitions – and won. Since then he has been booked for nearly every weekend and special event performing his renditions of the classics. TJ contacted a company called ‘Fit for a King’ which specializes in Elvis jumpsuits at a whopping $1,700 a suit. D...
On September 21st the first day of fall begins. According to Environment Canada the fall season should be unusually warm. Yes, that right, September, October and November should have more warm than colder days. (Remember this is a quote from Environment Canada.) Let’s hope this comes true. That’s good news, however, with summer over, the air conditioners off and your rooms allowing more sun in (no covered windows to keep out heat); it’s time to air out your home. How? You may ask yourself. Here are some easy ways to clear out the stale air a...
Akwesasn International Powwow Results...
The New York State Fair is an event that many in Akwesasne look forward to every year, especially for the first Friday in September most commonly known as ‘Indian Day at the Fair’. Local community member Kenneth Thompson provided the following photos from the New York State Fair as fairgoers celebrated the rich Haudenosaunee culture that is alive today in New York State....
1. Ohskawákta iokwí:rote ne sewahió:wane ó:kwire. Near the brush stood an apple tree 2. Kí:ken kakwí:rote é:so tsi roneronhkwa ne raksá:’a. This tree loves a boy very much 3. Khia’tewenhniserá:ke tsi tkakwí:rote iehréhtha ne raksá:’a. Every day the boy went to the tree 4. Akwé:kon enharò:roke ne ónerahte ne kahentà:ke ká:ien. He would collect all the leaves lying on the lawn 5. Ónerahte wá:ra’tste tánon anon:warore wahrón:ni He used the leaves and made a hat 6. Tsi iokwí:rote tho enharáthen ne...
The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force held a meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the new Tuscarora Nation Community building. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting is how do we address global climate change in our communities; conducting cultural sensitivity training with EPA and DEC; discussion with DEC on Harvesting and gathering rights of the Haudenosaunee in our aboriginal territories; opposition to hydro-fracking; and working with other traditional councils on issues concerning the Great Lakes. If people want to learn...
Returning to the Three Sisters Diet The Mohawk Nation Agricultural Project In the Spring of 1998, a number of people met to participate in an agricultural project near the Mohawk Longhouse - to create a community garden. In the spirit of Haudenosaunee tradition children, adults, and elders cleared two acres of land in preparation for the Three Sisters. Our purpose was to “walk the talk” of self-sufficiency and to follow our traditions. Our goals were to develop friendships, improve our family’s diet with traditional food and to help each other...
Northern B.C. First Nations, British Columbia, Canada A key first nations group has rejected Enbridge’s offer to give aboriginal groups a 10-per-cent ownership stake in the proposed $5.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline. The five northern B.C. first nations that make up the Yinka Dene Alliance claim traditional territory that covers 25 per cent of the pipeline route. First nations’ support is considered critical to the project because land claims have not been settled along most of the pipeline route through northern B.C. In its response to En...
This past weekend was a time of remembrance and unity, with many recalling how they heard about the tragedy on September 11, 2001. I myself was in the 9th grade at Salmon River Central School, rushing through the hallway on my way to 3rd period Social Studies with Mr. Lapage. Walking into the room I immediately noticed a television and wondered if we were about to watch a documentary – that is until I saw the plane fly into the first tower of the World Trade Center. It wasn’t until I grew up...
I know my kid child is using: Get focused Start talking Set limits Monitor Get outside help 1. Get focused The first step is to get focused Sit down relax and take time to breathe then: Talk with your spouse/partner: you want to present a united front to your child Prepare to be called a hypocrite: Kids may challenge you about your current or past use. Don’t get diverted, the issue here and now is their use, their health, and their safety. It’s not about your past, it’s about their future. Gather any evidence: Prior to having the conve...
