Citations

Citations

1 Parker, A.C., “The Constitution of the Five Nation, or the Iroquois Book of the Great Law,” Parker on the Iroquois, Syracuse University Press, Syracuse, 1968 (1999 reprint), p. 37.
2 Pendergrast, J., and Trigger, B., Cartier’s Hochelaga and the Dawson Site, McGill’s-Queens University Press, Montreal/London, 1972, p. 333.
3 Ibid, p. 334.
4 Ibid, p. 334.
5 Ibid, p. 335-336.
6 Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, vol. XXII, p. 132-133.
7 Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, vol. LXIII, p. 162.
8 Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, vol. LX, p. 275.
9 Fenton, W., and Moore, E., The Customs of the American Indian Compared with the Customs of Primitive Times by Father Joseph François Lafitau, The Champlain Society, Toronto, 1974, vol. I, p. 69-71.
10 O’Callaghan, E.B., ed., Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Weed, Parsons Printing Company, Albany, vol. X, p. 266-267.
11 Knox, J. An Historical Journal of the Campaigns in North America for the years 1757, 1758, 1759, and 1760, The Champlain Society, Toronto, 1914, vol. II, p. 556.
12 Hough, F. B., A History of St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties, New York, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Little & Company, Albany, 1853, p. 182. (Reprint: Regional Publishing Company, Baltimore, 1970.)
13 Kappler, C. Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1904, vol. II, p. 45-46.
14 Hough, op. cit., p. 154-155.
15 Delafield, J. The Unfortified Boundary: A Diary of the First Survey of the Canadian Boundary Line from St. Regis to the Lake of the Woods, privately published, New York, 1943, p. 153.
16 Hough, F. B., Franklin B. Hough Papers, 1840-1885, A7009, New York State Library.
17 Gambill, J. The Best of Akwesasne Notes: How Democracy Came to St. Regis & The Thunderwater Movement, Akwesasne Notes, Rooseveltown, 1974.
18 Hough, op. cit, 1853, p. 151-152.
19 Ibid, p. 152-154.
20 Ibid, p. 154.
21 Ibid, p. 161-162.
22 Ibid, p. 163.
23 Ibid, p. 163.
24 Ibid. p. 164.
25 Ibid. p. 165.
26 Starna, W. “The Repeal of Article 8: Law, Government, and Cultural Politics at Akwesasne,” American Indian Law Review, vol. XVIII. no. 2, 1993, p. 305-306.
27 New York State Legislature, Assembly 51, Report of Special Committee to Investigate the Indian Problem of the State of New York, Appointed by the Assembly of 1888, Albany, 1889, p. 83.
28 Ibid, p. 58.
29 Ibid, p. 875-876.
30 Ibid, p. 879.
31 Ibid, p. 880.
32 Lopez, Andre. Pagans in Our Midst, Akwesasne Notes, Rooseveltown, 1980, p. 10.
33 “Facts About St. Regis Indians,” The Massena Observer, March 25, 1915.
34 The Consolidated Laws of New York Annotated, Book 25, Indian Law, West Publishing Co., St. Paul, 1950, p. 1.
35 Ibid, p. 68.
36 Ibid, p.72-73.
37 Venables, R. ed., The Six Nations of New York: The 1892 United States Extra Census Bulletin, Cornell University Press, Ithica, 1996, p. 40.
38 “Mohawks May Heal Old Split,” The Buffalo News, September 21, 1932. (Found online at http://www.wampumchronicles.com/oldnewsclippings.html.)
39 Carse, M. R., St. Regis: An American Indian Community, unpublished manuscript, New York State Archives, Albany, 1945, p. 219.
40 Ibid, p. 221.
41 Hauptman, L. The Iroquois and the New Deal, Syracuse University Press, Syracuse, 1982, p. 58.
42 Ibid, p. 59.
43 Ibid, p. 65.
44 Ibid, p. 68-69.
45 “Issues Going Back Centuries Joined with Title to Village in St. Regis Reservation Split,” The Buffalo News, April 16, 1838.
46 Ibid.
47 Phinney, A., A Study of Tribal Government of the St. Regis (Mohawk) Indians of New York, Records of New York Agency, 1938-1949, RG 75, National Archives, Washington, 1942, p. 1.
48 Ibid, p. 5-6.
49 Ibid, p. 8.
50 Ibid, p. 9.
51 Ibid, p. 9.
52 “Life Chief Meeting,” Ka-Weh-Ras! December 12, 1947.
53 “Delegates From Caughnawaga,” Ka-Weh-Ras! January 24, 1948.
54 “Referendum,” Ka-Weh-Ras! May 29, 1948.
55 National Lawyers Guild Committee on Native American Struggles (CONAS), Rethinking Indian Law, Advocate Press, Inc. New Haven, 1982.
56 Personal communication from Chief Jim Ransom, December 4, 2006.
57 Hauptman, L. The Iroquois Struggle for Survival: World War II to Red Power, Syracuse University Press, Syracuse, 1986, p. 14.
58 Ibid, p. 38-39.
59 Ibid, p. 40.
60 Ibid, p. 42.
61 Ibid, p. 49.
62 Ibid, p. 55.
63 Ibid, p. 61-62.
64 Ibid, p. 62.
65 Ibid, p. 64.
66 “Special Indian Schools Would Be Eliminated,” The Massena Observer, February 18, 1954.
67 “Archaeologists Are Exploring Indian Remains Along River From Barnhart to Rockaway,” The Massena Observer, August 12, 1954. “Indians’ Suit In Court Next Month,” The Massena Observer, December 23, 1954.
68 “Indians Seek Compensation For Islands,” The Massena Observer, April 28, 1955.
69 “Non-Indians Can’t Reside on Reservation Says Ruling of Appellate Division,” The Massena Observer, March 29, 1954.
70 “Indians Must Pay Customs Duty,” The Massena Observer, June 21, 1956.
71 “Indians Seek To Expel Canadians,” The Massena Observer, December 20, 1956.
72 “Indians Win First Round In $33 Million Island Claim; Dismissal Denied by Judge,” The Massena Observer, January 7, 1957.
73 “Reservation Land Goes To Seaway,” The Massena Observer, February 28, 1957.
74 “Indian Land Monies Case Set May 6,” The Massena Observer, April 25, 1957.
75 “Court Orders $30,000 Pay For Land,” The Massena Observer, May 9, 1957.
76 “Indian Six Nations Meet Sunday,” The Massena Observer, August 22, 1957.
77 “St. Regis Tribe to Divide Funds,” The Massena Observer, October 28, 1957.
78 The St. Regis Tribe of Mohawk Indians v. The State of New York, Court of Claims of New York State, July 9, 1958.
79 “Indians Plan Rally Tonight On Tax Fight,” The Massena Observer, August 11, 1958.
80 “Indians Are Not Exempt From State Income Tax Judge Lawrence Rules,” The Massena Observer, August 23, 1958.
81 “Indians Continue Battle Against State Income Tax, Tear Up Summonses,” The Massena Observer, January 29, 1959.
82 “Indian Island Claim Denied,” The Massena Observer, February 26, 1959.
83 “Murder in First Degree Charge Placed Against Papineau in Hospital,” The Massena Observer, May 25, 1959.
84 “Orderly Indian Election Gives Chief Another Term,” The Massena Observer, June 11, 1959.
85 “Indians Get $15,000 Check For Land For Highway From State DPW Officials,” The Massena Observer, June 18, 1959.
86 “Indian Dispute Settled,” The Massena Observer, July 30, 1959.
87 “Indians Threaten to Halt Traffic Across Island In Dispute Over Land Rent,” The Massena Observer, September 22, 1959.
88 “Indian Land Dispute Is Settled,” The Massena Observer, November 5, 1959.
89 “Entire Tribe To Decide on Lease Issue,” The Massena Observer, December 15, 1959.
90 In the Matter of Henry A. Fischer, Jr., as District Attorney of Franklin County, Respondent, v. John Tebo, Appellant. Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York, December 31, 1959. (9 A.D.2d 470)
91 Ibid.
92 The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Harriet Boots, et al., Defendants. County Court, Franklin County, New York, October 20, 1980. (106 Misc.2d 522)
93 “Cole-Caldwell Memorial Bridge to Be Dedicated Saturday,” The Massena Observer, July 25, 1963.
94 “Hogansburg Man Dies of Wounds in Vietnam Duty,” The Massena Observer, February 20, 1968.
95 “Mrs. Tebo’s Discrimination Complaint is Dismissed,” The Massena Observer, March 14, 1961.
96 Akwesasne Notes, vol. 23, no. 1, 1991, p. 7.
97 “Mohawks Hold Joint Meeting,” The Massena Observer, June 15, 1961.
98 Ibid.
99 “Kateri Tekakwitha Center Serves People of St. Regis,” The Massena Observer, March 18, 1965. “Statue of Kateri Tekakwitha Unveiled at Hogansburg Center,” The Massena Observer, April 20, 1965.
100 “Long House Ceremony Held at Hogansburg,” The Massena Observer, January 27, 1966.
101 “Indians Protest Curb On Freedom of Travel Between U.S.-Canada,” The Massena Observer, August 28, 1969.
102 “Clifford Tarbell, 20, Killed in Vietnam War,” The Massena Observer, April 14, 1970.
103 “Louis R. Bruce To Receive Award From Syracuse U at Commencement June 6,” The Massena Observer, June 4, 1970.
104 “Father White to Note 25th Anniversary In Priesthood with 10:30 Mass Sunday,” The Massena Observer, June 2, 1970.
105 “Mohawk Indian Village Opens on Reservation,” The Massena Observer, June 29, 1970.
106 “Century Old Indian Dances Open New Akwesasne Library,” The Massena Observer, September 28, 1971.
107 “First Iroquois priest marks 50th milestone,” The Massena Observer, August 10, 1972.
108 “Lincoln White To Conduct Upward Bound,” “Chief Lazore Earns Degree from St. Lawrence,” The Massena Observer, June 29, 1972.
109 “$17,000 Grant Made to Tribal Council,” The Massena Observer, August 1, 1972.
110 Matthiessen, P. , Indian Country, The Viking Press, New York, 1984, p. 138-139.
111 Ibid, p. 140-141.
112 Ibid, p. 162-163.
113 Johansen, B., Life & Death in Mohawk Country, North American Press, Golden, 1993.
114 Ibid, p. 161.
115 SRMT Tribal Meeting Minutes, January 5, 1980. (Original document contains two version of the minutes, one with detailed discussion and one highlighting motions, as well as an addendum with the names of tribal members present.)
116 “Law to Repeal New York Indian Law Passed,” Akwesasne Notes, vol. 23, no. 1, 1991, p. 9.
117 Starna, op. cit., p. 307- 308.
118 Ibid., p. 308.
119 SRMT Tribal Council Resolutions TCR #86-10; TCR #86-12; TCR #86-14. (Index # TC—V—5) TR 86-18. (Index # TC—V—7).
120 SRMT Constitution Committee Minutes, March 25, 1993, p. 1.
121 Ibid, p. 1.
122 Ibid, p. 2.
123 SRMT Booklet, no date, p. 19. For 1993 referendum vote count, see St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Constitution Referendum Resolution TCR #95-115, March 31, 1995. Index # TC—V—32.
124 SRMT Monthly Tribal Meeting, December 4, 1993, p. 11. (Index # TC—V—10).
125 Ibid, p. 13
126 Meeting Minutes, Constitutional Committee & Tribal Council Chiefs, September 15, 1994, p. 3. (Index # CG—II—I).
127 Ibid, p. 3-4.
128 Ibid, p. 4.
129 Ibid, p. 4.
130 Ibid, p. 5.
131 Ibid, p. 7.
132 Ibid, p. 9-10.
133 Ibid, p. 24.
134 Ibid, p. 24.
135 Ibid, p. 24.
136 Ibid, p. 24.
137 Ibid, p. 25.
138 SRMT Tribal Council Act 94-D, Act Relating to Tribal Council Powers, Procedures, Initiatve, Referendum, Recall and Removal from Office, (Tribal Council Procedures Act of 1994), August 23, 1994. Index # TC—V—9.
139 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #94-F, Judiciary Act of 1994, signed by Head Chief John Loran, Chief Norman Tarbell, and Chief Philip Tarbell. Certified by Clerk Carol Herne on December 23, 1994. Index # TC—V—15.
140 Constitution of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, ON-KWA-IA-NE-REN-SHE-RA (Our Laws), 1995, p. 1.
141 Ibid, p. 4.
142 Ibid, p. 4.
143 Ibid, p. 4.
144 Ibid, p.4-5.
145 Ibid, p. 5-7.
146 Ibid, p. 8-9.
147 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #94-F, Judiciary Act of 1994, signed by Head Chief John Loran, Chief Norman Tarbell, and Chief Philip Tarbell. Certified by Clerk Carol Herne on December 23, 1994. Index # TC—V—15.
148 Constitution, op. cit., 1995, p. 10-11.
149 Ibid, p. 12.
150 SRMT Constitution Referendum Resolution TCR #95-115, March 31, 1995. Index # TC—V—32.
151 SRMT Tribal Courts Program Memorandum, P.J. Herne, Acting Court Administrator, to Tribal Chiefs, Administration, and all tribal employees, May 2, 1995. Index # TC—VII—4.
152 Memorandum, Henry Flood to the Constitution Committee, Re: Implementing the New Tribal Constitution, May 8, 1995. Index # TC—VII—5.
153 “Tribe’s Constitution a Threat to the People: Part 1 of 3,” Indian Time, May 12, 1995. Index # TC—VII—5.
154 Memorandum, Henry Flood to David Sherwood, Re: Mohawk Constitution Documents, May 17, 1995. Index # TC—VI—5.
155 “Tribal Elections Includes Constitution,” The Daily Courier-Observer, June 2, 1995.
156 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #95-116, Constitution Referendum and Election Certification, June 6, 1995. Index # TC—II—31..
157 Constitution, op. cit., 1995, p. 12.
158 Memorandum, Henry Flood to Constitution Committee, Re: Constitution Referendum Outcome, June 5, 1995. Index # TC—VII—5.
159 Meeting on the Validity of the Constitution, June 5, 1995, p. 1. Index # TC—V—12.
160 Ibid, p. 2-3.
161 Ibid, p. 3-4.
162 Ibid, p. 5.
163 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #95-116, Constitution Referendum and Election Certification, June 6, 1995. Index # TC—II—31.
164 The Saint Regis Mohawk Monthly Tribal Meeting, Draft, June 10, 1995, p. 2. Index # TC—II—30.
165 Ibid, p. 4.
166 Ibid, p. 5.
167 Ibid, p. 8.
168 Ibid, p. 8.
169 SRMT Tribal Clerk’s Office, Certification, New Government Structure Under Constitution, December 12, 1995, p. 1-2. Index # TC—VII—11.
170 SRMT Memorandum, Norman J. Tarbell, Tribal Executive to Tribal Administrator, Assistant Tribal Administrator, and All Department Heads, Re: Conducting Official Business within the Executive Branch of the Tribal Government, p. 5-6. Index # TC—VI—13.
171 SRMT Organizational Structure, no date, (1995). Index # TC—VI—19. “New Mohawk Tribal Constitution: Questions and Answers, (no date, (1995). Index # TC—VII—8.
172 “Mohawks: Constitution Has Glitches But Worth the Trouble,” The Watertown Daily Times, August 6, 1995.
173 Ibid.
174 SRMT Letter from Norman J. Tarbell, Tribal Chief Exective, et al., to Franklin Keel, Acting Area Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, August 25th, 1995. Index # TC—VII—7.
175 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #95-219 B, Temporary Appointment of Tribal Court Judge, August 17, 1995. Index # TC—V—14.
176 “New Chief Tribal Judge Sees Education as Key to Success,” The Daily Courier-Observer, September 20, 1995.
177 SRMT Tribal Courts, Judge C. Zachary Deom to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief and Council, January 3, 1996, p. 1. Index # TC—VI—3.
178 Ibid, p. 3.
179 SRMT Memorandum, Tribal Council to Tribal Chief Executive, Tribal Administrator, All Employees, Re: Council Rules and Procedures for Conducting: Oversight Hearings and Performance Reviews of Executive Branch Departments, Functions and Activities, January 3, 1996; St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Memorandum, Tribal Council to Tribal Chief Executive, Tribal Administrator, All Employees, Re: Council Rules and Procedures for Conducting: Investigations of Wrongdoing by Appointed And Elected Officials of the Tribal Government, January 3, 1996. Index # TC—VII—10.
180 SRMT Tribal Courts, Judge C. Zachary Deom to St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief and Council, February 28, 1996. p. 1. Index # TC—II—28.
181 Ibid, p. 5.
182 SRMT Tribal Council Act 96-14, Act Relating to Elections and Voting Regulations, April 10, 1996. Index # CG—II—3.
183 Memorandum, H. Flood to Tribal Chief Executive, et al, April 18, 1996. Index # TC—VII—1.
184 Petition, photocopy submitted by Dana Leigh Thompson.
185 Certification of Petition by Tribal Election Board, May 2, 1996. Photocopy submitted by Dana Leigh Thompson.
186 Certification of Petition by Tribal Election Board, May 31, 1996. Photocopy submitted by Dana Leigh Thompson.
187 “Constitution Question Will Be On Saturday Ballot,” The Massena Observer, May 30, 1996.
188 Statement of Tribal Election Board, May 24, 1996. Photocopy submitted by Dana Leigh Thompson.
189 SRMT Election Results, June 1, 1996. Index # TC—II—17.
190 Michael Rhodes-Devey to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, June 3, 1996. Index TC—II—16.
191 Ibid.
192 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court, Order, Russell Lazore, Plaintiff, against Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, S. R. M. T. Election Board, Case No. 96CI0080, June 7, 1996, p. 4-5. Index # TC—II—14.
193 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #96-84, Rescission of Tribal Resolution 95-116 (Acceptance of Tribal Constitution), June 10, 1996. Index #TC—II—11.
194 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #96-85, “Do you favor continuing with our present elected officials?”, June 10, 1996. Index # TC—II—9.
195 SRMT Official Results, June 15, 1996 Referendum Vote. Index # TC—11—7.
196 SRMT Election Results, June 29, 1996. Index # TC—II—5.
197 “Two Tribal Officials Call Ouster Illegal”, The Daily Courier-Observer, June , 1996.
198 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #96-2-B, Revoking of Tribal Constitution, July 1, 1996. Index # CG—II—2.
199 “Feds Still Recognizing Original Tribal Leaders,” The Daily-Courier Observer, July 2, 1996.
200 St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts, Order, Case #96C10080, “1996 Elections”, Russell Lazore, Plaintiff, v. SRMT Council and Election Board, July 12, 1996. Index # TC—II—4.
201 USDOI/BIA Letter to Hilda Smoke, July 26, 1996. Index # TC—1—14.
202 Notice of Appeal from Bradley Waterman to Board of Indian Appeals, US Department of the Interior, August 2, 1996. Index # TC—V—35.
203 USDOI Administrative Judge Anita Vogt to Appellants, August 27, 1996. TC—V—36.
204 SRMT Letter to Carol Herne, September 5, 1996, Index # TC—V—22.
205 SRMT Letter to Ed Smoke and Phil Tarbell, September 6, 1996, Index # TC—1—19.
206 Ibid.
207 SRMT Letter to Carol Herne, September 24, 1996, Index # TC—V—21.
208 USDOI, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Order Docketing Appeal and Affirming Decision, Docket No. IBIA 96-108-A. September 24, 1996.
209 SRMT Memo Constitutional Government to All Departments and Staff, September 27, 1996, Index # TC—1—13.
210 Ibid.
211 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Reconsideration, Brad Waterman, October 24, 1996.
212 “Mohawks To Judge New Judicial System,” The Daily Courier-Observer, November 11, 1996.
213 “Mohawks Hope 2nd Ballot Settles Leadership Dispute,” The Watertown Daily Times, November 29, 1996.
214 Ibid.
215 Referendum Vote, Judiciary, November 30, 1996. Index # TC—I—16.
216 “Indians Board Up Entrance to Government Offices,” The Watertown Daily Times, December 3, 1996.
217 “BIA Won’t Reconsider Chief Issue,” The Watertown Daily Times, December 5, 1996.
218 Letter to Dean White, BIA, from Bradley Waterman, December 12, 1996. Index # CG—II—8.
219 BIA to Edward Smoke, December 26, 1996. Index # CG—II—10.
220 Ibid.
221 SRMT Letter to BIA, January 15, 1997, Index # TC—V—1.
222 Ibid.
223 SRMT Letter to BIA, January 29, 1997, Index # TC—V—20.
224 Ibid.
225 BIA Letter to SRMT, February 7, 1997, Index # TC—V1—20.
226 Ibid.
227 Philip Tarbell Letter to Community, June 1, 1997, Index # TC—V1—18.
228 Ibid.
229 Barbara Lazore Letter to Bradley Waterman, September 10, 1997, Index # TC—V1—21.
230 SRMT Press Release, June 16, 1998, Index # TC—V1—17.
231 “Mohawk Chiefs Sworn In as Debate Over Court System Continues,” The Watertown Daily Times, July 2, 1998.
232 SRMT Letter to Danielle Lazore, July 16, 1998, Index # TC—V1—1.
233 TCR 98-110, Onkwaianerenshera, July 21, 1998. Index # TC—VI—16.
234 USDOI/BIA Franklin Keel to Rosalie Jacobs, July 26, 1998. Index # TC—VI—22.
235 “Resolution To Dissolve Is Vetoed By Smoke,” The Watertown Daily Times, August 5, 1998.
236 SRMT Letter to Tribal Council, September 15, 1998, Index # TC—V1—10.
237 SRMT Letter to Constitutional Government, September 16, 1998, Index # TC—V1—6.
238 “Three Chief System Could Come Back After Case Is Tried,” The Daily Courier-Observer, October 21, 1998.
239 Ibid.
240 Ibid.
241 SRMT Tribal Council Act 96-14, Act Relating to Elections and Voting Regulations, April 10, 1996. Index # CG—II—3.
242 “Hilda Smoke’s Loss Reversed: Board Nullifies Election,” The Daily Courier-Observer, June ?, 1999.
243 “Two Tribal Leaders Sworn in to Same Post,” The Watertown Daily Times, July 2, 1999.
244 “Former Mohawk Chief Guilty of Defrauding IRS,” The Watertown Daily Times, July 24, 1999.
245 Chief Alma Ransom, Chief Hilda Smoke, and Chief Paul Thompson, Plaintiffs, v. Bruce Babbitt, et al., Defendants. 69 F. Supp. 2d 141 (D.D.C. 1999) (mem.). Memorandum Opinion, US District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, Civil Action No. 98-1422 (CKK), September 30, 1999, p. 2. Index #TC—III—5.
246 Ibid., p. 19.
247 Ibid., p. 20-21.
248 Ibid., p. 23-24.
249 Ibid., p. 26-27.
250 “Three-Chief System Triumphs,” The Daily-Courier Observer, October 1, 1999.
251 Ibid.
252 Ibid.
253 “Court Ruling Hasn’t Solved Problems Between Factions of Mohawks,” The Watertown Daily Times, October 2, 1999.
254 Ibid.
255 Ibid.
256 “Ex-Mohawk Chief Requests Ruling Appeal,” The Watertown Daily Times, October 4, 1999.
257 “Three-Chief System Meeting Productive Without Threats,” The Daily Courier-Observer, October 5, 1999.
258 Ibid.
259 “Tribal Clerk Pressured To Resign,” The Watertown Daily Times, October 21, 1999.
260 “Notice Of Appeal Filed By BIA,” The Daily Courier-Observer, December 2, 1999.
261 Ibid.
262 “BIA Filing Gives Hope to Faction,” The Watertown Daily Times, December 2, 1999.
263 “Mohawks’ Police Chief Suspended,” The Watertown Daily Times, December 3, 1999.
264 “BIA Still Recognizing Constitutional Leaders,” The Watertown Daily Times, December 9, 1999.
265 “Former Chief Appeals Ruling on Mohawks,” The Watertown Daily Times, January 6, 2000.
266 BIA Field Representative Dean White to St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, February 4, 2000. Index # TC—VI—30.
267 SRMT Letter to Akwesasne Housing Authority Board of Directors & Cecelia Cook, Director of Akwesasne Housing, February 4, 2000. Index # TC—VI—34.
268 SRMT Tribal Courts, Advisory Opinion, Judge Carrie E. Garrow, February 7, 2000. Index TC—VI—31.
269 Ibid.
270 Ibid.
271 Philip H.Tarbell, Barbara A. Lazore, Erma White-Moore, Russell P. Lazore, Loren Oakes, Glenn Hill, Sr., Carol T. Herne, Kerney Cole, Plaintiffs v. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Hon. Neal McCaleb, as Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Defendants, Alma Ransom, Hilda Smoke and Paul Thompson, Individually and as Purported Representatives of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Intervernors-Defendants. 307 F.Supp.2d 409, No. CIV.A.7:02-CV-1072(DEP). United States District Court, N.D. New York, Feb. 11, 2004, p. 17. Index # TC—I—9.
272 Ibid, p. 17.
273 Ibid, p. 17.
274 BIA Field Representative Dean White to Barbara Lazore, May 16, 2000. Index # TC—VI—28.
275 Tarbell, Ibid, p.18.
276 SRMT Tribal Council Resolutions TCR #2000-141; TCR #2000-161, August 25, 2000. Index # TC—I—1.
277 Ibid.
278 BIA Deputy Secretary Michael J. Anderson to Chiefs Alma Ransom, Hilda Smoke, and Paul Thompson, October 6, 2000. Index # TC—VI—27.
279 Ransom v. Babbitt, Order, March 18, 2002, p. 2. Index # TC—I—11.
280 Ibid, p. 17.
281 Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs Neal McCaleb to Michael Rhodes-Devey, June 5, 2002. Index # TC—VI—36.
282 Tarbell, p. 44.
283 Ibid, p. 52-53.
284 Ibid, p. 22.
285 Ibid, p. 23.
286 Ibid, p. 53-54.
287 Ibid. p. 55.
288 Phil Tarbell to Honorable James E. Carson, Associate Deputy Secretary of Indian Affairs, U. S. Department of the Interior, February 9, 2007. Photocopy submitted by Phil Tarbell.
289 “Tribal Referendum on 1995 Constitution,” The People’s Voice, June 8, 2007.
290 SRMT Information Packet, June 12, 2007.
291 SRMT Tribal Council Resolution TCR #2007-56, certified by Tribal Clerk Patricia Thomas on June 28, 2007.
292 SRMT Press Release, July 18, 2007.
293 Letter to the Editor by Randy Hart, Indian Time, June 21, 2007.
294 Dennis Vacco, Investigative Report presented to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, May 23, 2007. Photocopy submitted by Dana Leigh Thompson.
295 Ibid.
296 Marlene Arquette et. al v. Park Place Entertainment et. al, Case No. 00-CI-0133GN, certified copy by Donna L. Cole, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court Administrator, June 15, 2007. Photocopy provided by Dana Leigh Thompson.
297 Paid Political Advertisement, The People’s Voice, August 17, 2007.
298 “Constitution Remains Dead: Tribal Members Vote No.” The People’s Voice, August 24, 2007.
299 BIA Eastern Regional Director Franklin Keel to Chief St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, August 20, 2007. Photocopy submitted by Phil Tarbell.
300 Ibid.
301 SRMT Press Release, August 24, 2007.