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.
Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, vol. XXII, p. 132-133.
Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, vol. LXIII, p. 162.
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.




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