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Akvvesasne Eagles Capture Canadian Junior B Bronze Medal at Nova Scotia Lacrosse Tournament, Front Row (L-H) Brett Bradley, Andrew Jacobs, Neil Geqrge> Dewey Thompson, Goalie: Angus Jacobs, Fred Thompson, Lnroy Swamp, Andrew Thomas. Second Row (L—R) Trainer: Paul Francis, Louis Jacobs, Brian White, Eddie Thompson, Kevin LaFrance, Allan Jacobs, Glenn Swamp, Coach: Frank Benedict. Third Row (L—R) Chris Thomas, Phillip Swamp, Perry Blanchard, Owen Benedict, Brian Chaussi, Robert \Leb\ Thomas. Photo: Dianne Swamp Akwesasne Eagles Bring Home The Bronze By Dianne Swamp f SACKVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA: The Canadian Junior B Lacrosse Championship Founders Cup, Tournament was held in Sackville, Nova Scotia on August 22nd to August 36, 1986, Five teams participated in a round-robin series with the play off games held on August 25th and the championship games held on August 26 at the Sackville & District Community Arena. The teams represented were: \Akwesasne Eagles\ Quebec, \Missisauga Tomahawks\ Ontario, \Edmonton Gold Bar-Miners\ Alberta, \King of Donair\ Nova Scotia, and the Saint John \James Gang\ New Brunswick. The New Brunswick team lost out during the round-robin event. The -'Eagles\ were. in 4th place with the Nova Scotia team who were favored to win the Bronze Medal at the end of this round-robin series. Hie playoff format on August 25\h had the Eagles playing against the Alberta Gold Bar Miners\ who soundly defeated our team by-the score of 23-2. The two Eagle goals were made by Brian Chaussi and Leroy Swamp; The Eagles defense and \offense were chaotic with the Akwesasne team -unable, to match the aggressive playing by the Alberta Squad. Four of the , Eagles wore injured, (not seriously but enough to keep them from finishing out the game.) The injured Eagles were: Robert •I.eb 1 Thomas, Brian Chaussi, Leroy Swamp and Fred Thomp- son Thev had recovered enough to participate in the playoffs the next evening, however] goalie^Angus Jacobs was dazed by ihe opposition but managed to complete the game..'.. • . : I he Gold Medal winner' was the team ' from Ontario, : defeating Alberta by a score of 17-15. The runner up team was ihe Edmonton Gold Bar Miners. , : .. v \ Eighting for the Bronze Medal pitted the Eagles against the \ova Scotia King of Donair\ team from Sackville, The Eagles (.line out as winners by 14-12. This Championship game was 'an unexpected defeat for the Nova Scotia team, as they were under the impression they would soundly beat the Akwesasne Eagles. During the round-robin series the Scotia team had beat the Eagles with a score of 6-4. The Scotia team had held the lead during the first two periods, until their defense fell apart. The Eagles, who were trailing at the end of the second period by 7-5, suddenly came to life with five consecutive goals. The Scotia team tried to . make a come back during the first part of the third period, but it was too late for them. The Scotia team couldn't hold together as the Eagles took control and finished off the game with three goals within the last 40 seconds of playtime. . BretJt Bradley scored three times while Robert Leb' Thomas, Leroy'Swamp, and Perry Blanchard scored pairs. Single scores were made by Fred Thompson, Allan Jacobs, Phillip Swamp, Glenn Swamp and Andrew Thomas. At the closing ceremonies, the Gold Medal was presented to the Ontario team and the runnerup medal was given to the Alberta team. The Bronze Medal was presented to the captain of the Akwesasne Eagles' Andrew Thomas. The Lacrosse players chosen for the Canadian Junior B All- Star Lacrosse Team were: John Tavares, who also won the MVP; Greg Milkovich from the Ontarion team, Ian Gallager, Richard Larochelle of Alberta, Glen Nielson, Scott Bremner of Nova-Scotia, and from the Eagles Robert 'Leb' Thomas. All the members of the Eagles Team have to be con- gratulated for their fine effort they put into their participation in the Founders Cup Championship Games, 1986. Also, Coach Frank Benedict and Trainer Paul Francis have to be commend- ed for their dedication to the sport of Lacrosse. A Niawenkowa! especially to all those people too numerous to mention who contributed financially so that the Eagles could go to Nova Scotia. Pathologist Says Mohawks Should Sue GM AKWESASNE (IPN)—A New York State wildlife pathologist suggested that the Mohawks of Akwesasne take legal actions against General Motors for damages incurred by the communi- ty from GM's central foundry waste dump. \Much of what the Mohawk people are eating is unfit for human consumption and I recommend the Mohawks lake legal act for the losses they are sustaining because of food items that cannot be consumed but should be available,\ said Ward Stone, who oversees contaminant impact on state wildlife for the Department of Environment Conservation in Delmar, New York. \It indicates to me that we'll have to find other places for Mohawks to hunt and fish where hunting and fishing are! suitable.\ atements at the St. Regis Community Building on supported the statement by the Mohawk Elective Stone's s Augiist 11 Council th findings are \insufficient and lacking in the amounts of data necessary t a recent GM environmental investigation report's o develop the Feasibility Study.\ N.Y.S. Commissioner of Housing, Bill Eimick gives cer- tificate of recognition to Harvey Tarbell at the Iroquois Village. Photo: Tina Sunday Mario M. Cuomo R Iroquois New York State Commissioner of Housing, Bill Eimick and Elizabeth Roetter, Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Housing, acting on behalf of Governor Mario M. Cuomo, presented a plaque of recognition to the Akwesasne Housing Board for their work done on the Iroquois Village Town Houses. Thelro- quois Village is the first of its kind, serving the needs of natives in this area. • ,\;• : . . Freedom School Center for Diplomatic Relatiojis Starting September 8, 1986, the Akwesasne Freedom School will open its doors to students. The Schools'new director, Mr. Tom Porter, 42 has been a traditional chief for 16 years and recently has been put up by the clan mothers to take the place of condoled chief Ira Benedict who passed away earlier this year. . • • •.-•. • - '..•'.-.••..\'. '-.- ••'..• •'•_• The former director, Brian Skidders, had been principal for 2 years at the school but has elected to go to the University of Ottawa to major in education. Former Directors of the: school were Ron LaFrance and Brian Cole. Through the efforts of these men, the Akwesasne Freedom School has survived for- mative, first years. . \ •- . •••'; •;.'.'•• ••'*-\ -V;' ; •'.'... The Akwesasne Freedom School is an alternative school and graduates have participated diplomatically for the Mohawk Nation around the world, including the United Nations in New York City. Mr. Robert Meuller, a retired assistant General Secretary for the UN., has expressed enthusiasm for the ideas surrounding the School. Enthusiasm from the Akwesasne community and the parents committee indicate that the Freedom School will be around for decades to come Chief Tom Porter, himself a parent with children in the school, would like to invite every Mohawk and indeed, every Iroquois person to come and visit this truly exceptional school, i. [ ,/. lft - 3/t -~ Ji \< J ff ''• '/< 'I- ••• Mi 'it ; ; •: 'u \ ( Stone has been investigating the wildlife around the Rac- quette Point area of the reservation for toxic contamination since the summer of 1985 and found evidence of PCBs, a varie- ty of insecticides, dibenzophbrans and a dioxin such as the one found in agent orange in animals such as \sturgeon shrews, turtles, and waterfowl.\ \Dumping should cease immediately,\ said Stone. \It seems absurd, arid in my opinion criminal, that a dump of that type exists on the shores of the St. Lawrence River where it can do so much harm: Each time a load goes in there it increases the possibility of the threat of toxics to fish and wildlife and other people downriver from the site.\ Henry Lickers, Director of St. Regis Environmental Health, said Stone's \information on the sturgeon confirms the data\ generated by Canadian and St. Regis Band Council studies in 1978.\ Continue on Page 2 Ross David receives check from Romaine Mitchell, sta- tion manager of CKON to help rebuild his home on Corn- wall Island. Photo: Tina Sunday Communication Society News V On August 20, 1986, CKON director, Romaine Mitchell, ac- ting on behalf of the Akwesasne Communication Society gave Va check in the amount of $250.00 to Ross David for the ^reconstruction of the David home, which was consumed by fire on June 19. . : A Voice From The Eastern Door Volunie 4, Number 22 \ September 4, 1986 Price: $ .50 U.S.S. Glover speeds through Akwesasne. Photo: Tina Sundav U.S. Warship Cited For Si On August 22, 1986 a Racquette Point resident, concerned with the erosion of land at Mohawk territory in Akwesasne, observed a U.S. warship under the name of U.S.S. Glover navigate the St. Lawrence River at an excessive speed. Ships that travel at excessive speeds cause wakes, which erode and damage personal property along the shore of the St. Lawrence River. The resident is not only concerned about the speeds of the big ships which pass his shore but the speeds of the small p'ftMaure craft. He states \All ships can cause damage to the shore.\ The resident holds the St. Lawrence Seaway responsible for damage to his property because before the creation of the Seaway, there was only natural erosion. Spokesmen for the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation said that a ship is allowed to travel upstream near Akwesasne at 8.5 knots (9.7/hr r ) and downstream at 10.5 knots. The damage to the residents property caused by the ships was estimated at $117.00. .... ; '•....• ••: Akwesasne Environmental Technicians Henry Lickers and James Ransom tour the St. Lawrence River with Great L akes United Of ficials. Photo: Tina Sunday GLU Hears Testimony About Pollution ;;•.. On August 21,1986 Great Lakes United, an organization con- cerned about pollution in the Great Lakes basin, toured;the General Motors landfill site by boat with the Mohawk people. This particular area has been designated as one of 42 \hot spots\ in the Great Lakes region by the International Joint Commission. The 42 hot spots do not meet requirements of the 1978 Great Lakes Quality of Water Act and it is this Act that is up for review by the IJC. Later in the evening the GLU heard testimony from 15 people concerned about the pollution in this area including Mohawk representatives, James Ransom and Henry Lickers. ; Testimony from James Ransom, environmentalist from the Mohawk Nation, said that \as of December 1981, General Motors contacted the Department of Environmental Conserva- tion about a PCB (Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls) sludge that may be a problem.\ This was the first indication that there was a problem at Akwesasne. Ransom noted that New York State never issued G.M. a permit to use a landfill for contaminated materials and that the landfill operated for several years il- legally. Ransom also expressed concern about other industries upstream. Alcoa, located about 8 miles west and Reynolds located about 1.5 miles west have not yet submitted reports about their waste sites to the Akwesasne community. When asked about a solution to the problem Ransom replied \aqugcuture a man made ecosystem for plant and water life, was one possible solution. Another solution would be to uproot the Akwesasne Community to a lake in the Adirondack mountains or Lake Champlain and both are extremely costly.^ Continue on Page? Hot Air Balloon Lands at Kawenoke On August 22,1986 a hot air balloon piloted by Dave Ryan elf Toronto, Ontario strayed off course and landed at Kawenok^. The pilot departed from the East Court Mall in Cornwall (Tsi kanata ien) where he was advertising for RE/MAX, a real estate company and Pepsi-Cola He said he had hoped to stay in Corn- wall but the winds.shifted and sent him across the waters. Ex- cept for a few frightened horses, nothing was disturbed. Speeders on Reservation •\• •'../• : - •'•• ;•/•.\ v .;' Roads -..;•.\ •\/••.••• '••.'.:••••. The Judicial Commission has been made aware of the dangers of the speeders on all reservation roads. These speeders in cars, ori motorcycles and on ATV's are a threat to innocent drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Many of our roads are in poor condition and this only increases the chances of an accident. We recognize the problem and we want to do something about it. Suggestions from community members so, far have included: 1) requesting that the State Police patrol our roads and 2) putting in speed-bumps Urslow down all traffic. We would like your suggestions or comments. A suggestion box has been-placed at the Switchboard in the Community Building, Please write down your other suggestions and/or comments and deposit them there. You may also call any of the following Commission members. Bernice Lazore, Minerva White, Gus Pyke, Gilbert Terrance, Jr ; , EmihrTarbell, Mary David, Lloyd Benedict, Francis Boots, and Barbara Barnes. Oneidas Weather Tense Week The Oneida community near Oneida, N.Y. managed to avoid an armed confrontation between internal factions August 23-26 when a delegation of Onondagas arranged a Withdrawal from the 32 acre reservation by one of the parties involved. According to sources, the dispute between Donnie Marks and Ray Halbriter, both Oneidas, arose when Marks'daughter, Joyce, was assaulted August 23 by four Oneida girts near the commercial bingo hall managed by Halbriter. Joyce Marks is said to have required hospitalization as a result of the fight. Mr. Marks went to the bingo hail and angrily demanded to know why the security guards there did not intervene to pre- vent the assault upon Ms. Marks, sources said; Marks is alleged to have struck one of the security guards, causing injury to the guard, sources say. A complaint against Marks for assault was filed with the Oneida city police. Chief of Police John McClelland was hesitant to serve the warrant for Marks' arrest believing the incident to be an internal pro- blem best left for the Oneidas to solve, sources said. It is alleged that Halbriter contacted the Mayor of Oneida, Army Crinci, and the Commissioner of Public Safety, Robert Haskell, tp insist that the warrant be served since Halbriter is said to have stated that Marks was a \threat to the community.\ Continue on Page 2 Se<elcs New fteferendunl The purpose of this proposed referendum code is to allow the membership of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to codify by a written document the rules and procedures for voting in a referendum issue. The outcome of any referendum vote will be honored by all of the people and by the elected officials. An issue must be brought up and a motion passed at a Tribal meeting in order for it to go to a referendum vote. The referendum must be sanctioned by theTribal Council at a Tribal monthly meeting. The issue must be Of major significance which would affect all of us. The notice of the issue to be voted on mwtt be posted for one month prior to the vote. Two public meetings wffl be held (1 evening meeting, 1 weekend meeting* in order for the public tp make comments, suggest changes, make corrections, or to clarify the issue prior to the vote. The notice wffl be placed in at least one issue of the JCarmwntewJ and one issue of Indian Time. The notice will also be posted in the Lobby of the Com- munity Building. The notice will also be read a* a public ser- vice announcement in both Mohawk and English on CKON CODE— Continue on Page 7 1
