A Voice from the Eastern Door
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TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE - On January 14, 2014, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and representatives of the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs met with federal officials from the Canada Border Services Agency, Public Safety, and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. The gathering follows a series of meetings held during the past year aimed at addressing the frustration of Akwesasne residents due to the CBSA’s reporting requirement. It provided an update on previous efforts and challenges that remain for the development of an a...
Hockey players and fans of all ages joined forces on Friday, Jan. 17 to help raise funds for Anowarakowa Arena, which currently is losing money. Former players from Akwesasne as well as Montreal Canadiens alumni squared off in front of about 550 fans, one of them was NHL legend and five-time Stanley Cup winner Guy Lafleur. "I like to organize games to raise money for organizations," the now-retired Lafleur said, who played on five Stanley Cup-winning teams. "It's a lot of fun ... there's no...
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By Andy Gardner St. Regis Mohawk Tribal leaders are hopeful that Alcoa will stand by their agreement with the state and New York Power Authority, despite last week’s announcement that Alcoa East will be closed and its potlines demolished. As many as 350 jobs are at risk. “It is unfortunate to see a large employer reduce operations,” states Chief Ron LaFrance. “During this transition, our expectation is that Alcoa honors their agreement with NYPA and NYS to rebuild the Alcoa East plant with more efficient, less polluting technology.” Governor...
Last Wednesday, January 15th, students at the St. Regis Mohawk School who got Student of the Month for November and December were rewarded with a fun day. In the morning, students travelled to Salmon River and swam. In the afternoon they were treated to pizza, popcorn and a movie, which was Smurfs 2. The character trait for the month of December was respect. Congratulations students! Students of the Month for December are: Pre-K: Kyren Mitchell, Emily Jacobs and Birdie Mitchell. Kindergarten:...
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned that the new low-level bridge connecting Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to the city of Cornwall will open to traffic this Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7 a.m. MCA does not support the bridge opening at this time, as we have numerous concerns and issues that have yet to be addressed by the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL), the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). These issues include, but are not limited to: -...
Theodore Thomas Porter, age 36, entered into the spirit world on December 10, 2013 from a fatal car accident in Houston, Texas. "Teddy" was born February 10th, 1977, the cherished son of Lorraine Oakes and Theodore D. Porter (Jamie}. Beloved husband of Alice Porter. Loving father of Theodore II, Isabella, Titan and Princess Gabrielle. Cherished brother of Danielle Oakes, Joelle Porter and Natalie White. Teddy was predeceased by one brother, Joseph Roy Porter on September 28, 1995. Also...
Kenneth A. "Peanut" McElwain, Jr., age 58 of Chateaugay, NY, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 17, 2014 at his home. Born in Malone, NY, August 24, 1955, he is the son of Kenneth and Audrey Jock McElwain, Sr. He graduated from Salmon River Central School in 1974. He later graduated from Riverside School of Aeronautics in Utica, NY. He was married to the former Judith Bowen in 1976. The marriage ended in divorce many years ago. For several years, Peanut was employed as a licensed A & P...
AKWESASNE – After a lengthy illness, Mr. Wallace A. "Wally" Jacobs, Sr., age 71, of 1061 Drum Street Road, passed away Sunday morning, January 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Wallace was born October 26, 1942 at the family home in Akwesasne, the son of the late Andrew and Josephine Tarbell Jacobs. He first attended Mohawk School before going to Bombay school. He then graduated from Salmon River Central School in 1961. Wallace proudly served his country in the US Army. He e...
Winner Elizabeth Benedict is the winner of the $100 gift certificate by random draw. To all who took time to answer the TEHOTSIRATHE Housing Project survey questions, Niawenkowa....
Special Thanks, A community breakfast fundraiser event was held on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Kateri Hall which benefited the Akwesasne Knights of Columbus Council # 10423. Special thanks to Irving Papineau and the Confirmation/Education Youth Group, Laura Morris for assistance with the function and for use of the hall; Sheri Francis, Father Jerome Pastores and the St. Regis Mission for assistance with posts placed into the Church Bulletin and to the families that dropped in to participate....
The Akwesasne Police Association hosted the 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Hockey Tournament on Jan. 10th, 2014 at the Anowarakowa Arena. This year's tournament consisted of six teams; AMPS/Tribal Police, Kahnawake, RCMP, Ottawa Police, Cornwall Police and US Border Patrol. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Hockey Team, comprised of AMPS and Tribal Police members, continue to emphasize the importance of youth sports for healthier lives. We continue our commitment to the community with fund raising...
Name: Mary Julia Kwaiatonni Roundpoint Born: Thursday, October 24, 2013 Weight: 9 lbs 13.5 oz Parents: Robert & Lisa Roundpoint Siblings: Kyle, Megan, Phillip & Morgan Grandparents: Julia Roundpoint and the late Benny Roundpoint, Paul & Margaret Lazare...
January 21, 2014 Letter to the Editor: IT’S UP TO YOU! Deciding what is best for you, your family and your community is your decision. Dave White and myself with others have discussed at great length and after many meetings and attempts at resolving issues within the current leadership of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, that it is time to return to the original band number 59. Band number 59 is the Ontario sector of the amalgamation of MCA. We need to make decisions based on the current daily lives of people living on Cornwall Island. T...
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – This week Akwesasne will be experiencing a “cold snap” with temperatures dropping below zero Fahrenheit. When/if there is a power outage within the Territory of Akwesasne under the jurisdiction of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be activated and an emergency shelter will be opened at the local school within the district that has been affected. Shelter Locations: District of Tsi Snaihne - Tsi Snaihne School District of Kana:takon – Kana:takon School District of Kawehno...
Story from NorthCountryNow.com A representative with the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced at a Thursday meeting of the North Country Redevelopment Task Force that 250 percent more contaminated soil than anticipated has been removed from the site to date. As a result, the project is over budget. Anna Kelly of the EPA’s Emergency and Remedial Project Response Division said a 2007 bankruptcy court settlement gave funds in expectation of removal of 121,000 tons of contaminated soil. But 335,000 tons have been dug up so far and t...
On Sunday, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort hosted its first annual Spring Bridal Show. The event took place in the Winter Ballroom, a beautiful room to have a wedding in, and there were dozens of vendors on site and hundreds of patrons. Brides and attendees were given a card listing the vendors. They stopped at each table and the vendor would initial their card. A completed card got them entered into drawings for fabulous prizes. A Fashion Show started at 1pm featuring bridal gowns, tuxedos...
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Kanatakon School Celebrates December Students...
Akwesasne Child and Family Services recently got a huge donation from the Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged, an organization out of Cornwall run by Marie Morrell that seeks to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of developmentally challenged individuals and those with special needs living in Akwesasne, Cornwall and SD&G. The Parade of Nations has worked within the community before, and they do a ton of fundraising, recently holding a Multicultural Bazaar. Marie...
With the month of February right around the corner and Valentine’s Day coming up soon. We will be putting in articles into the paper to give couples tips on how to build a stronger relationship. The first one will be for men then the next one will be for women. It REALLY isn’t difficult or expensive to please a woman. Here are 30 Little Things you can do for her and she will think you’re the GREATEST! This entire article is based on three very basic, but enduring principles: 1. There is more happiness in giving than in receiving and; 2. It’s...
Inadequate Headlights- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Paul M. Jacobs, 43, of Hogansburg, NY, for inadequate headlights at 3:15 p.m. Monday, January 13 after he was observed operating a vehicle with inadequate headlights while traveling on State Route 37. Mr. Jacobs was issued a Tribal Citation and is to appear in Tribal Court on February 10. Inadequate Tail Lights- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Robert J. Oskineegish, 22, of Hogansburg, NY, at 7:17 p.m. Monday, January 13 after he was observed operating a vehicle with...
Submitted by Kaly White Desi White is a clerk at the Smoke Stacks store on Rt. 37. Last year she noticed a skinny stray cat with a tail like a pipe cleaner hanging around the store. The cat was scared and would run away when Desi came close. It eventually got tamed and would wait for her every day at 2 p.m., the time she came to the store and fed it. As the cold weather arrived it became the "store cat" and was named Meow Meow. A nice couple from Gouverneur adopted it, had it fixed and have...
BY ROSEMARY BONAPARTE The Casino has now become part of our lives. We don’t just go there to gamble; it’s become a place to socialize. We have gotten to know the people who work there and they have become our friends as well as our relatives. Last weekend I went over and when I was ready to go home I couldn’t find my token with the number for the coat check. The clerk was very accommodating and he started helping me find my jacket. They have large coat racks that he operates to bring the coats to him. I told him my jacket was beige so we start...
Ten year old Connor Lazore found this baby possum in his back yard in St. Regis recently. He says this baby's mama is still roaming around the village and she is very big. Thanks for bringing in the photos, Connor!...
