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- '! 'I' J li•\ Tr ^Jr •-•'.St.— '/r-trT S&£2 Tsiniene students enjoying recess by playing on the doinie. Elizabeth Lazore, Brenda Cook, Tami Mijtchijll, Dawn JLlay, ahdj Delia Herne, :; •• ri. ''••• ';•\ • Photo: Tina Sunday Traditional Mohawk Gathering At Kanesatake The people,'c-lan mothers and chiefs of Kanesatakeextehdan: imitation to the people, elan mothers and chiefs of all -'the com- munities in the Mohawk Nation to attend a Mohawk Nation! meeting in Kanesatake, Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and .-.tli The Meeting will begin on Saturday after lunch, Saturday : morning will he used for travel, arrival.and visiting, There will ,( Social on Saturday night. . ; • • '.•.'. ,-: • : -.-;' /;. '\.' 1 he agenda lor the meeting wrli be as follows: . ; ' • al bingo in )!isv\ eken, jurisdiction and sovereigntyv. : ; ill duties ol the people, elan mothers, chiefs. .' ' •'. el setting up ol Mohawk trade and commerce commission. ill minimal on and communication committee -.between our communities, and lor the press, media, etc!,. •_'...':.' :.;.. / •'•: el otheV items t o he added as necessary. '.'..-••'••:•:..'• . , ! '\ |i ne\t Mohawk \atioit meeting. . -.; - : \ •-.-'-.\• •--. -... Tekarihdk'e'ii'.' . Tehanaka'riiie I ri-Coyncil Judicial Comrnlttee Acts to Implement Akvy^esasne Mohawk Police The \kwev:-.ne Judicial Committee held a meeting oil Meptemlier lSld and dratted up legislation.; to make.'th \ku esasiie \ ohawk Police serve all three Councils. ;islation to inake the: Mohawk Court of all three Councils was written during this . Xdditionallj, . 'It Akwesasne SeiAt meeting \ , ........... \ISD legislation u as dratted up to make a Traffic and fntox- icants > ode lo ser\ e all tliree Councils. : ' ' .-' ;. : '\ •••' • ;• A i-ecomiiiendaiion to hire four to six more positions for the \kuesasne. jUohauk Police with the Mohawk. Tribe and- Mohawk \alien Councils agreeing lo'pay their'share for this expense was suggested. It was for'casted at the meeting that this expense will total $(54,000 annually. • ... '•'••.;'••'. •':'•;• ...... : • :• I he .ludicuil Committee was put into place by; the Akwesasne Mohaw k I n-('ouncil in order to advise them how to establish a uorkahle and effective relationship concerning judicial mat- ters. *' .-•\•.'•' \•• ••; .:' -.•;:'•••.'\. ,.,-: Tri-Council Meets On Salunl.ix, September 27 a Tri-Council was held at 8:00 a.m. Issues discussed were land claims, customs stickers, indicia: i -port, license lates,' arena^ committee - report, Akwesasne ijmii ism report, sturcture of the Tri-Coiincil Seal. The customs sticker issue took the majority of time to discuss because al the meeling the , regulationssheet was rewritten b\ llu;'Tri-Council and agreed upon by consensus. Ihe new rc/mlaiions sheet is as follows: •' -• \- ; '.'. '-.,' •. 1 I se ot the lane .is restricted to vehicles which display the Cus!oms-( ornwall-Dnuanes Akwesasne Territory-sticker. - , 2. Stickers will he issued on request to North AmericanJn- dians li\ing on the Akwesasne Territory. This, agreement is made without prejudice to the rights of other North American Indians. ' ...... ... \ \ •': •' ' .'.' : ;i. Drivers will he i;e(|uir(;d to stop for identification pri6r:.to proceeding. \ • ' ; '•!.''. •'•'. '•'.••• '• ', seme ot \on-\atives in vehicles should be made ustoms lns|)cctors. Non-Natives are subjected to. tioning. ; .. • \ ' - : . -.- :. .. <,\wJ that it shall at all times ,be free to the e dwelling on either side of the boundary line s and repass by land or inland navigation into the I the two parties on the continent of North freely to carry on trade and commerce.with each mil Onkw ehonu e passing or repassing wjth their md effects of whatever nature pay for the same import whatever. .'. ... . ; •:, .-.- •; -, :• •..-. ' raffic Lane is open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to a.m. to l :30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6;00p ; mi Friday y, Sunday and Holidays, or other prei-arranged 8:00 a.m. to midnight. ,\.::.. • g your vehicle ownership papers and your iden- en requesting the stickers, is was discussed next. It was agreed upon that all Is and all three sets of lawyers sit downand.not the case but discuss any new strategy: involved. 4 The prt known to C normal que; .\>. It is a Onkw ehoiu' freely to pa.- 1 territories < America am other, nor s own goods , any dutv or The Speck 9:00 a.m., 11 and Saturdi dates, from Please brii tification w) Land Clair three counc onlv re\'iew A judicial! report was given by Gilbert TerfanceJr. The report essentially said to make the Akwesasne Mohawk Police cover the whole territory of Akwesasne. That a Mohawk Court be incorporated with all three jurisdictions. That: one Traffic and Intoxicants code be Used by all three councils so that it is workable and efficient, j •\.- The Akwesasne Mohawk Tri-Cpuncil was pleased to see a Tourism video being made by the North American Travelling College. This was designed to sho >v the positive aspects of our community nuch as sports, cultural events, the Akwesasne Tri- Council, different trades and occupations, radio and conserva- tion. It was i greed to have the finished video previewed by the Akwesasne Tri-Council before it be made public. Because the structure of the Tri-Council is not fully established t was agreed upon to hire a coordinator: whose duties would be not only to implement a structure but let each council know what the other is doing on specific issues, The Akwesasne Mohawk Tri-Council adjourned at 1:00 p.m. •ir Scientists Visit Akwesasne A group of scientists form the United States and Canada were in Akwesasne September 23-26 to find out how the in- dustrial development of the Great Lakes and its resulting pollu- tion has effected life here. Hosted by Henry Lickers of the St. Regis Environmental Divi- sion, the scientists were informed by a number of community leaders about the dramatic changes in the lifestyles here because of the pollution of the St. Lawrence River and the harmful effects on the environment. caused by the St. Lawrence Seaway. The scientists were members of the International Joint Com- m'isioh's Science Advisory Board which was created by the U.S. and Canadian federal governments to make recommendations on matters relating to the development of the Great Lakes basin ecosystem. : The Board was created in 1978 and i$ the group the govern- ments consult when they need advice about the use of the Great Lakes. Its members are from such institutions as the University of Waterloo, the University of Michigan, State of Michigan Department of Public.Health and the Universite du Quebec. . Chief Tom Porter-Sakokwanonkwas of the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs.welcomed the scientists to Akwesasne with a traditional greeting: Chief Porter followed his words of welcome with words of encouragement to the group that they would begin the difficult task of changing the present non- Indian Attitude of using the earth as a commodity to the Mohawk belief of earth as something to he cared for and preserved for the future generations. On September 25th the scientists were given presentations about the history, culture, environmental status and future outlook for the community here. Francis Boots-Ateroniatakon spoke of the dramatic changes experienced over the past generation while James Ransom of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council's .Environment Office said the people here were facing grave ecological problems because of the presence of in- dustrial plants near Akwesasne. Tribal Council chiefs Rosemary Bonaparte and Brenda Lafrance e (tended the best wishes of the Council and were joined by Mohawk Council ot AKwesasne representatives Angela Barnes and Tim Thompson. Henry L ckers said the scientists were greatly impressed by the presentations they heard. On the evening ot September - 25th they were takert to the North American Indian Travelling College and then to the Akwesasne Longhouse for social danc- ing. .-' '•' --• '•. • . - - . ~ —— ~z. Sk* Iroquois Light Eternal Flame : v : i • •':• . ; At U.N. Sponsored by the United Nations on Tuesdav September 16, 1986, UNESCO coordinated a First Earth Ruiv This ceremony for peace was attended by Chief Tom Porter of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. Chief Porter officially ignited the flame to be used in the torch which will be carried to other nations around the world. This perpetual flame symbolizes peace and will hopefully light the way for future generations. Approximately 180 nations have given their support, in- cluding the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. At the ceremony, a tobacco burning was done by Chief Tatotaho (Leon Shenendoah) of Onondaga and translated by Chief Porter, : The English translation of this ceremony is as follows: \On behalf of the- children and the mothers of those children, this sacred flame has been ignited. A plea to the Creator for strength and direction for the runners, who will be carrying this torch from nation to nation throughout the world, is hereby established. Also a plea to the Creator that the people of the nations of the world who see this flame will see its light, the absolute heed for peace. Also a plea to the Creator that the leaders of all the nations who vyho willsee the flame will also see a need for this flame and that the leaders will embrace this flame wholeheartedly. This eternal flame of peace is for our children and for the mothers of those children. Let it be known to the Creator and to all the peoples of the world that an effort is being made for world peace.\ . This flame was then given to Chief Tatotaho by Chief Porter and taken from the lawn of U.N. building and used to ignite a giant urn in front of the United Nations in New York City. It is hoped that this flame will never go out so long as tne vvoria ex- ists. Many different leaders of the world were present and ex- pressed their wholehearted support. This Iroquoian segment of this event brought tears of joy to many dignitaries eyes. Chief Tom Porter acknowledged \It should be known amongst the Six Nation Iroquois our quest for peace is not new as the constitution of the Iroquoian Confederacy has been in existence for thousands of years and has always mandated that mankind shall seek peace. As it was back then, as it is now, the Iroquoian Nations are an evident fact, leaders that are here to stay and leaders of peace.\ A Voice From The Eastern Door Volume 4, Number 24 October 2, 19U6 Price: $ .50 Architect's Rendering of the new Akwesasne Musuem and Library. ^hoto: Tina Sunday Hunting Licenses At Akwesasne You are able to obtain three hunting licenses at Akwesasne. New York State offers their free hunting license to our residents but under NYS regulations you lose many of the hun- ting freedoms we have enjoyed since time immemorial. For example, under NYS hunting regulations you are confin- ed to New York State. Under NYS regulation you ire limited to one catch per season and limited to a seasion between September and December of every yea**. j The Mohawk Nation through a Haudenausaunee identifica- tion card (red card) issues a hunting license to its citizens. With this card you are not subjected to any regulations but if you are a sportsman using this card you are urged to follow those regulations designed to protect the wildlife. i The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne issues permits to those non-members who use Mohawk hunting grounds and waters. When a non-member obtains this permit he must follow either Ontario or Quebec hunting regulations depending where he is located within Akwesasne, Members of the Iroquois are not re- quired to obtain this permit. Information regarding NYS licenses can be obtained through the Mohawk Tribal Council at (518) 358-2272. Information regarding Mohawk Nation licenses can be ob- tained through the Native American Travelling College at (613) 932-9452: Information regarding the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne permits can be obtained through the Akwesasne Mohawk Police at (613) 575-2000. MCA Hunting By-Law A By-Law-for the protection, preservation and management of migratory game birds on the St. Regis Indian Reserve No. 15 in the Province of Quebec and Cornwall Island Reserve No. 59, Province ofOntario made under authority of the Indain Act, Section 80 (o) & (r). . . . 1. (a) No person other than a member of the Iroquois of St. Regis Band of Indians shall hunt migratory game birds within the boundaries of the above mentioned Reserves without a permit issued by authority of the Council of the Band. (b) The Council of the Band shaH appoint permit issuers. (c) No member of the St. Regis Band shall accompany any person, who is not a member of,the Band, onto the above men- tioned Reserves, for the purpose of hunting migratory, game birds, unless that person has first obtained a permit to do so. (d) All non-members of the Band, to qualify for a permit to hunt on the above mentioned Reserves, must be in possession of a vdlid and subsisting Provincial Hunting license and a Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and present these to the issuer when applying for a permit to hunt on the said Reserve subject to, (ij when hunting on Cornwall Island In- dian Reserve No. 59, the applicant must possess a Province of Ontario hunting license, (ii) when hunting on St. Regis Reserve No. 15, the applicant must possess a Province of Quebec hun- ting license. 2. Open seasons, bag limits, possession limits and all other matters with respect to hunting migratory game birds, not provided for in this by-law, shall be as set out in the Migratory Birds Regulations for the Province of Ontario and Quebec respectively under the authority of the Migratory Birds Coiv vention Act. ',•''. 3 (a) Members of the St. Regis Band, who wish to charge a fee for guiding non-members of the Band, onto the above men- tioned Reserves for the purpose of hunting migratory game birds, must apply to the Council of the Band for a License to do so; (b) The Council of the Band may issue a license to guide to a Band member who, in their opinion, js qualified to provide this service; and (c) Every guide licensed under sub-section (b) is required to abide by any rules of requiations set down by the Council for the instruction to guide and failure to do so may result in the revoking of the license to guide. (d) That all islands, weedbeds and marshes adjacent to reserve island as shown on attaced map as .marked in green, be considered reserve property for the meaning of this by-law. 4. (a) Permit fees for non-member of the Band shall be: (i) $5.00 per day; or (ii) $50.00 per season. (b) To include the duck hunting permit on all leases where leases are paying one hundred twenty-five dollars per lot, 5. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this by- law shall on summary conviction be liable to a fine not ex- ceeding one-hundred dollars or imprisonment for a time not exceeding thirty days, or both fine and imprisonment. Construction site ol building. The new Directors Bonapa White, worked will open new Musiieni ami Library Photo: Tina Sunday Akwesasne Cultural Center will soon be moving into its building on Route 37, Ahnawate Road. The Board of composed of Deloris Herne, Ella Peters, Rosemary He,'Lois Terrance, Fran Cook; Salina Smoke, Minerva Donald Cook, Cecelia Cook and Irving Papineau have bng and hard to make 4he new complex a reality. It early in 1987. . Buddy Red Bow (fconcert October 4 BUDDY RED BOW Correction Buddy Red Bo^r Concert Salnion River Central School CKON and the Akwesasne Communication Society presents Buddy Red Bow in Concert Sat. Oct. 4,1986 at 8:00 p.m. at the Salmor River Central School Auditoriui& in Fort Covington, N.Y. . . \ ' - rvVf.-;. 1 . 1 \-;-'-\ •.••:• • : •' : . \- •• Adm ssion is $7.00 U.S. Funds or $10.00 Canadian Funds. Tickets will be available at CKON R«dio durjtig regular work- ing hours, and at the door; j \Journey to the Spirit WorW tapes and albums are available at the CKON radio station during regular working hours or at the Concert. Tapes and Albums are av«fi»ble for $12.00 Can. Funds ind $9.00 U.S. Funds. :k < ; It Mr i---t/*•***» * ~ : i
