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A Chronology of Eleazer Williams
Born: May, 1788 Lake George, NY Father: Thomas Williams Te-hon-ra-gwa-ne-gen Grandmother: Eunice Williams of Deerfield, MA captured in a raid by the Mohawks in 1704 Mother: Mary Ann Rice Kon-wa-te-wen...
Dave Richmond’s Last Victory
Dave “Sweet Knees” Richmond was a survivor and a winner. He endured combat tours in Vietnam where he was a member of the US Army’s Rangers. He lived t...
US Blocks International Bridge: Where’s The Outrage?
The fact is the only entity blocking anything on Akwesasne territory is the United States. Acting without consultation with the united Mohawk leadership the Americans made a decision to interfere...
Public Safety Minister Ignored “Duty to Consult” Supreme Court Ruling
By Grand Chief Tim Thompson Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Several Supreme Court of Canada rulings in recent years have laid out the legal requirement of the Government of Canada to consult with and, if...
At the Crossroads
Well fed, confident and healthy the young Mohawks did what they do best when they are at ease-they danced. The Smoke Dance competition at Kawehnoke...
Peace - First on Akwesasne’s Mind
Peace - First on Akwesasne’s Mind The Mohawk community of Akwesasne has remained vigilant and peaceful since the border crossing on our traditional territory was closed more than two weeks ago. Since...
Thoughts on Border Issues
Guest Editorial Submitted by Kanerahtiio Jock Thoughts on Border Issues 3 June 2009 1. Mediator/Facilitator: Important to have this assistance to keep feds honest and accountable. a. Names: Stephen...
At the Akwesasne Customs Controversy Discipline Matters: So Do Media
A few weeks ago I wrote a column for IT in which I called for a national meeting of the Mohawk people to address the border issue since this is a concern for all of us whether we live in Kahnawake,...
June 1: An Historic Opportunity for the Mohawk Nation
On June 1 the US will exercise its law enforcement muscles by trying to impose new border crossing rules on all Native people with the citizens of the Mohawk Nation a particular target. The Americans...
The Wealth of Akwesasne
The St. Lawrence River and the wetlands that surround it have a profound affect on the environment of Akwesasne. Our wetlands represent the combined wealth of the Community of Akwesasne in more ways...
Our Living History
It is beneficial for us to remember our history, both personal and communal, since the events of the past flow through our lives, giving it dimension, direction and power. Some of those occurrences...
From the early days of Akwesasne Notes (1969):
The following list of commonly used techniques will be helpful in “burglar-proofing” your reserves, and your rights. GAIN THE INDIANS CO-OPERATION - It is much easier to steal someone’s human right...
A Small Bit of Info on the New York State Power Authority
The NYSPA is the ultimate “Indian giver”. We, as a community, have an absolute right to Niionenhiaseko:wane (Barnhart Island). It was never sold to anyone. It is ours as are the waters, which flo...
World Parliament a Unique Opportunity for the Mohawk Nation
For the past 10 years I have been involved with the World Parliament of Religions, first as a presenter at its conference in Cape Town, South Africa in 1999 and then as an organizer in Barcelona...
Akwesasne’s Hard Lesson
Our community is learning a number of hard lessons this winter. On February 24 the US Supreme Court once again slapped down a Native people when it ruled the Narragansetts of Rhode Island cannot...
It Happened this Day
We are all the inheritors of our individual and collective histories. From the colour of our eyes to the way in which we see the world we are products of a unique heritage rooted in what has h...
What I saw at the inauguration of President Obama
I was present at the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama as President of the United States on January 20 in Washington, DC. This was actually the fourth ‘swearing in” ceremony I have witnessed wit...
There Are Consequences for Breaking Natural Law
In the summer of 1687 a young English mathematician named Isaac Newton issued his three laws of physics based upon his observations of the natural world. His conclusions have resonated across the...
New York Tax Scheme Can Be Defeated
On December 15 New York Governor David Paterson caved into a combination of convenience store owners and anti-Native sovereignty groups when he signed into law a bill which will compel the collection...
Without Tehanetorens Would Akwesasne Exist?
On November 14 Ray Fadden-Tehanetorens left this world to begin his journey along the stars back to the Creator’s land, a place of living light w...
Our Great Teacher - Ray Tehanetorens Fadden
Within the Adirondack evergreens, the sweet smell of balsam fir lingers in the air, and the raven’s call is all that disturbs the quiet of these a...
How Wall Street Blues Affects Akwesasne And How We Can Prosper
For those who think that the events on Wall Street and the subsequent downward spiral of the US economy does not have an immediate affect on their lives they should realize that as it goes with the Am...
Palin Shows Animosity to Mother Earth
When Skennenrahowi walked among the Iroquois 850 years ago he sought not only to bring an end to war through the creation of the Great Law of Peace but also created a society in which women were...
You Know You Are on the Road to Mohawk Elderhood When…
Becoming an elder among the Mohawk people means being acknowledged as one who has weathered the many trials of life and, somehow, acquired a bit of wisdom which, according to our customs, is to be...
Unity is not a dirty word
This past week I had the opportunity to witness a positive event at Akwesasne, which may well lead to the resolution of the tobacco trade issue. A group of men from the Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa...
