A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne had the honor of hosting one of the most decorated athletes (male or female) in the history of the Olympics on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, Clara Hughes. Hughes is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater who has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports. Hughes won two bronze medals in the Summer Olympics in 1996 and four medals (one gold, one silver, two bronze) over the course of three Winter Olympics. She is tied with Cindy Klassen as the Canadian with the most Olympic medals, with six...
The Chief Plebiscite Officer hereby gives notice of a Plebiscite regarding the Kawehno:ke Corridor. The ballot questions to be voted on in the Plebiscite are as follows: (1) Do you support the demolition of the abandoned Customs Buildings (Kawehno:ke) using labour and services procured in Akwesasne? And (2) Do you support the removal of the Akwesasne Peoples Fire buildings from the corridor, no later than the demolition of the Customs Buildings? Office of the Chief Plebiscite Officer Public Notice The Chief Plebiscite Officer hereby gives...
This past week the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club recently participated in the National Celebration "Open the Door and Take the Tour" week. The ABGC held several activities throughout the week as part of this celebration and to bring awareness to the goals and objectives of the Club. Nearly 4,000 Boys and Girls Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing, Native lands and on US Military installations across the world. The Boys and Girls Club of America's first goal is to provide a safe...
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Are you into beading, wearing high quality beadwork, looking for a creative outlet for your children, or concerned about losing our traditional and cultural crafts? Well the Kawenoke Recreation Center was the place to be on Saturday, March 29, 2014 for the First Akwesasne's Beader's Showcase. Some of Akwesasne's best and most creative beaders were there to "Showcase" their designs and artistry. Tables were set up as they are for craft sales, but this had more of the air of an art show and some...
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AKWESASNE – Craig "Pete" Mitchell, age 54, of 132 Francis Jock Memorial Lane, Snye, unexpectedly passed away Monday morning, March 31, 2014 at the Massena Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack at work. Pete was born October 20, 1959 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Theodore "Ted" and Sarah Jackson Mitchell. He attended school in Snye, at Bishop McDonnell, and General Vanier Secondary School. He later earned his certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation. On October 20, 1990, he married...
“Our deepest condolences to the family of the late Pete Mitchell. We are grateful for the time that Pete spent working with us as a valued team member and are saddened by the loss of such an unforgettable individual. Pete received the Employee of the Month award in 2011 and 2012, as a testament to his great service. Pete always had a smile on his face. Everyone here at the Casino knew Pete and enjoyed working with him. He always had a happy and positive attitude no matter what the job was. Pete was always there to tell a joke or make someone l...
Music 4 Miracles would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone that made our Disney Trivia Fundraiser such a success: Walmart (Massena), BJ’s (Massena), Seneca Select, Thrifty Threads (East), Lt. Dan’s, Jordan Thompson, Purple Ribbon, Express Gas, Blooming Beauty, Indigenous Spa, Koi Express, 3 Feathers Café, Akwesasne Sports, Kelly Jacobs (Guddy Boo Creations), Lorraine Thomas, Jasmine David, Treetop Boutique, Currency Exchange, Twin Leaf, Sweet Addictions, TNT Deli, Akwesasne Mini Mart, Alicia Herne, Tamara Thomas, Darian Gabriel, Miss...
Father, Educator, Farmer, Leader, Veteran, Faithful Navigator, Story Teller, Proud Mohawk Elder. These are just a few of the single word adjectives that describe and define the life of Solomon Cook who passed away in Cornwall Community Hospital with family and friends at his side on April 1, 2014. Solomon was born at home in Akwesasne to Angus and Mary Ann McDonald Cook, prosperous farmers. He labored hard while attending school at Massena, New York. In 1938, Dr. Cook enrolled at Cornell...
Dear Editor, She:kon. Spring has now sprung and the election season will soon be upon us. The May tribal caucus will again be a mismatched popularity contest, but the tribal election board will muddle through the process. For one weekend at least, everyone that is nominated will have sweet dreams about their elected potential. Obviously, the need for a two part electoral system is now at hand. The only people happy with a “one and done election” are the sign shops that sell the candidate signs, even to those with little chance of winning. A p...
Letter to the Editor March 1, 2014 In 2011 a member of the redeveloped Mohawk Anti-tax Steering Committee, asked that I join, which I accepted and was voted in. It was presumed I could offer methods other than doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. The intent of some of the committee was to use the so-called “Longhouse Way’’ against US and NYS tax. Funding was to be acquired through the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council Inc’s (DC initial file # 822713, NYDOS ID # 1539007) Restricted Tax Legislation Revenue account...
The question of what to do with the Canadian Border Security Agency buildings on Kawehnohkowanen:ne need not be a complicated one to answer. Under Mohawk laws of possession, the CBSA was given a limited right of occupancy as long as that entity demonstrated care and consideration for the land. The Mohawk Nation held underlying title to any given section of territory within its ancestral boundaries with the people retaining the right to settle, develop and exchange land as long as the property was used in compliance with traditional law and...
MASSENA, NY – March 31, 2014 – Alcoa (NYSE: AA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have reached agreement to preserve the competitiveness of Alcoa’s Massena West smelter in New York while committing to an ambitious plan to train Alcoa employees for high demand technical jobs. Under the new terms of the agreement, NYPA will ensure continued power to Massena West and Alcoa will minimize the impact of the Massena East potline closure on its workforce. All 332 employees affected by the closure are expected to take advantage of voluntary incen...
Last Thursday, the Kanatakon School held its Annual Language Show. The gym was decorated for the event, complete with a beautiful stage. Each grade put on a performance; singing songs, dancing and acting out skits. The Headstart kicked the show off singing "Na'taronni." Then the K-4 sang "Kana'tarakhonwe tanon Takwaashon." The K-5 used puppets and performed "Ohkwari Ohkwari" and grade 1 followed with "Ienthinistenha Ohwentsia." Grade 2 performed "Soraneha tanon Ratiweras Raotironna." A short...
Every class wants to leave their mark at their school and the SRCS seniors are no exception. Spirit week, culminating with the Class Olympics, is one of the most exciting weeks of the year for the student body at Salmon River High School. March 17-21 was a week filled with school spirit as students and staff were given opportunities to participate in class competitions, organized by the Student Council, to earn points for their class. The seniors took the Class Olympics' crown this year. Spirit...
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Submitted by Tom Porter A Mushkegowuk Elder and the oldest residential school survivor in the country celebrated her 110th birthday on Jan. 28. Marguerite Wabano (nee Kioke) was a year old when Treaty 9 was first signed. She was 10 when the First World War broke out. On her 110th birthday, more than 200 family members and friends gathered to celebrate with the woman affectionately known as Granny Wabano. Granny Wabano was born in 1904 out in the bush along Ekwan River, north of what would...
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April 5th: 4th Annual Seed Swap in Winthrop, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm at Winthrop Agway, 648 Route 11c, Winthrop, NY Bring some seeds/plants to swap or just stop in! Many free seeds, coffee & donuts, and local vendor displays-goats milk soaps, Prosper’s Creamery yogurt, local jewelry, Adirondack Basket Co, Local Living Venture. info:Email: [email protected] or phone: (315) 389-5641...
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers and Faithkeepers announce that Maple Ceremony will be held on April 6 2014 at 9:00 am. Please bring corn mush, corn bread, Sap, maple syrup, and eating utensils. All Onkwehón:we are welcome. Traditional dress is appreciated. Thank You. Kanienkehá:ka Rotiianéhshon, Kanisténhsera tánon Kaié:ri Niiorì:wake Ronaterihón:ton aiakwahrori ne ó:nen ionsakáhawe ne Wáhta enwaterihwahtén:ti, Oneratókha ià:ia;k enská:ra’ne Kióhton nitsiiowistá:’e entewatáhsawen. Óshehrha, kanatarokhón:we, oront...
Massena Memorial Hospital, one of only two municipal-owned hospitals in New York state, may soon become a privately-owned non-profit entity, similar to other regional healthcare institutes like Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone and Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital, Plattsburgh. The hospital’s Board of Managers voted to recommend privatization at their February meeting, but the final decision rests in the hands of the Massena Town Council. If the hospital goes private and gains non-profit status, MMH officials have said the only thing tha...
On Tuesday, the Akwesasne Mini Mart celebrated its one year anniversary. They had tons of specials and giveaways. Since Lynn Thompson, Gordon Delorimiere and Angela Thompson opened the doors of the Akwesasne Mini Mart, it has grown a lot. They now make subs to order, and have sandwiches and salads already made. They also make all sorts of platters like veggie, meat, sandwich and fruit. They have hamburgers and hotdogs and a soup of the day. They carry fresh baked breads, cookies and muffins....
