A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Derrick Lafrance and Jaclyn Hall A big colorful show of support for the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment last week at Generations Park. The fourth annual event was held July 31 and there were around 600 participants who took a face-full of paint for a good cause. The free event took place Wednesday July 31st, with registration beginning at 5 pm. Once 6 pm rolled around, everyone was lined up and ready run the Tewathahita Walking Trail. The family fun event encouraged families to...
The Iroquois Consulting Group LLC (ICG) is pleased to announce the addition of two prominent researchers to their advanced nutraceutical research and development program. Daegan Gonyer and Dr. Shawn Clark have made official commitments to join ICG to help guide and develop its HEMP based research and development efforts. The Iroquois Consulting Group LLC was founded in 2015 by Akwesasne natives Kelly Mitchell and Vaughn Aldrich. The focus of the company is the advancement of the ideas of plant formulated medicines as the cornerstone for living...
By: Jaclyn Hall Mohawk Networks celebrated their customers with an appreciation day on Saturday, August 3rd. The event was held at the Mohawk Networks establishment, located on the corner of Route 37 and Route 95. Beginning at 12pm community members and customers were invited to come out talk to Mohawk Network employees, tour the facility as well as enjoy fun activities and food afterwards. There were multiple door prizes and multiple ways to win, such as a Fort Nite Dance Competition and an old...
On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted a luncheon to honor recipients of this year's Student Bursary Awards. Three bursaries from MCA, the Bank of Montreal and Enbridge, are presented each year to recent high school graduates who are continuing their education. Representatives from Mohawk Council, BMO and Enbridge attended the event and personally congratulated the recipients, encouraging them to reach for their goals and continue on the path they're on. "Don't ever le...
AKWESASNE – Elizabeth King Oakes, 79, of 1400 River Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away Friday morning, August 2, 2019 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Elizabeth was born September 14, 1939 at the family home in Tsi Snaihne, the daughter of the late Paul and Theresa (Curry) King. She attended schools in Tsi Snaihne and Kanatakon. She later went back to St. Lawrence College where she earned her GED and took courses in finance and accounting. She first worked for a time at Bombay Slipper Factory b...
AKWESASNE – Philip Francis, 85, of 746 River Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away late Thursday evening, August 1, 2019 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility, after a lengthy illness. Phil was born August 10, 1933 on St. Regis Island, the son of the late Lawrence and Christie (Jacobs) Francis. He attended schools on St. Regis Island. On April 28, 1956, he married Beatrice McDonald at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, SJ, officiating. She predeceased him on F...
Caring Hearts will be hosting a luncheon for: Twin babies Nova & Leah Bero-Boyea Friday, August 9, 2019 @ Brass Horse Bar Grill Pizzeria From 11am to 6pm Twin girls of Shawna Bero and Kurt Boyea. The twins were born prematurely and have been hospitalized with complications in the NICU in Burlington. We will be serving baked ziti, salad, roll, dessert & drink for $10.00 US/CDN. Delivery will be available. Please call 315-705-3549. The family will also be hosting a Mohawk Auction if you are interested in donating a basket or item please contact...
The family of the late Kenny Leaf wishes to extend a heart-felt Niawen:Kowa for all of the love and support that was shown during the July 27th March For Justice. To see so many people join together to become one voice, the voice of a much-loved community member who was stolen from us, has helped to renew our hopes that we are not alone in the search for answers and the truth. We wish to thank: The Laughing Family for allowing us to use their property to gather together. The Kanienkeheka Kaianerehkowa Kanonsesneh Longhouse for the use of the...
To everyone who has supported us following the death of Logan Sunday we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. From Faron and Julie Sunday...
On July 21st, 2019, during the Seaway Train Show fundraiser for Parade of Nations held at the Long Sault Arena, the winner of the Via Rail gift certificate of a value of $500.00 was won by Joseph Szabo of Cornwall, Ontario. Photo credit: Tammy Wilson....
Submitted by Randy Montour Police Officers from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service train with EMTs from Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance on stretcher and ambulance operations. Training was implemented to assist AMPS officers with equipment identification so that they could help out AMA EMTs on calls if needed....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Health Program would like to let the community know that they have a baby-friendly room located at the Kanonhkwat'sheri:io Health and Social Facility. Stop by the office if you want a cozy place to feed your baby or pump your breast milk!...
Eleven Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort employees completed a 16-hour Certification in a Pool & Spa training course. The training took place at AMCR on June 10 & 11, 2019. Mr. Bob Richards of Pool & Spa Rx of Ballston, NY travelled to the facility for hands-on training with the employees which was sponsored by a North Country Community College/Clinton Community College training grant from SUNY Workforce. Akwesasne Mohawk Casino's pool and hot tub spa are a favorite among hotel guests. This...
Market growers as well as the general public are invited to join Michael Basedow, Cornell Cooperative Extension Tree Fruit Specialist with the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program, on Thursday August 22 from 4-6 PM. The class will be held at an orchard near Canton; directions will be provided when you call to register. If you have ever wanted better-quality apples, pears, or cherries without breaking the bank or using toxic chemicals, this is your chance to learn from an expert. Integrated Pest Management incorporates cultural and...
Members of Tribal Council joined Executive Director Tsiorasa Barreiro in presenting Akwesasne Jr. B Indians with an annual $5,000 donation from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Community Partnership Fund. As part of their recipient duties, the team performed many volunteer activities within Akwesasne; building raised flower beds for elders, participating in the Thompson Island clean up and coaching youth lacrosse players....
By Derrick Lafrance A few weeks of school work in the summer now or a whole semester of a course in a few years. Several Akwesasne students picked the former. Six former students of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School took advantage of the Reach Ahead program offered by the Upper Canada School District in which they have a few weeks of learning more about their culture and career opportunities within Akwesasne. This was a pilot project geared toward new grade nine students at Cornwall Collegiate and...
The Akwesasne Toastmasters meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:00pm-8:00pm at 891 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY (Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Human Resources Office/Building). Visit akwesasnetoastmasters.com or find them on Facebook. Everyone is welcome!...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Not only does it form the basis of the aquatic food web, algae can put a lid on bovine burps. It is also made into a substitute for fossil fuels, and is a healthy and tasty food supplement for humans. But in late summer and early fall, some algae can spread toxins through freshwater lakes and rivers, posing a risk to people, pets, fish, and more. Be on the lookout in northern NY State this season for outbreaks of algae....
…continued from last week 71ST WAMPUM A bunch of wampum with a span of three hands long, the upper half white and the lower half black symbolizes that the men have formed themselves into one head, one body and one mind in total agreement with the peace part of the League. The upper half of white shall represent the women and the lower half, the warriors. The black half stands for the power and the authority placed upon the men of the Hotinonshonni. 72ND WAMPUM The wide wampum belt of thirty-eight rows, with a white heart in the center and with...
1. Ken'nika'nhonsá:'a - A small egg 2. Onerahtà:ke tká:ien - It is lying on a leaf 3. Tekiohsontá:kara'as - It is a dark night 4. Awentatokenhtì:ke - It is Sunday 5. Wa'tewani'nhónhsia'ke - The egg did break 6. Ken'niiaká:'a ohwhará:ne ontitáhko - A small caterpillar did come out 7. Ioráhkote átste - It is sunny outside 8. É:so watonkária'ks ne ohwhará:ne - The caterpillar is very hungry 9. Tontáhsawen ne ohwhará:ne akakhwíhsake - The caterpillar started to look for food 10. Awentataón'ke -...
(August 02, 2019) The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers of an increase in phone scammers purporting to be from official state agencies attempting to steal personal information from unsuspecting victims. Similar to a Social Security scam detailed in June, in these cases the caller “spoofs” official phone numbers of state agencies and calls individuals seeking information that could be used to steal identities. Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to a caller ID dis...
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the Department of Health urge parents, guardians and other caregivers to abide by these tips: • Never leave a child in an unattended vehicle in the warm weather, not even with the windows slightly open or down, due to the risk of heatstroke (hyperthermia). • If you see a child in a hot car, call 911 right away and follow instructions. Emergency personnel are trained to respond. • Teach children not to play in or around vehicles and to alert an adult when a friend is playi...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics will be hosting Will Writing Workshops for the community. Some of the topics to be discussed will cover the importance of making a will, ensuring your land is in order, drafting a will and more. Attend any of our community information sessions: Tsi Snaihne — Akwesasne Homemakers Thursday, August 15 - 10 AM - 1 PM Kana:takon — St. Regis Recreation Center Thursday, August 22 - 10 AM - 1 PM Kawehno:ke — Tri-District Elders Thursday, August 22 - 11 AM - 2 PM For more information or to m...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Cultural Center recently wrapped up another class giving community members an opportunity to learn a new craft. A "Beginner Quill Work Class" taught by Kiera Pyke took place from July 30th to August 1st, 5:30 pm to 8:30pm each day. The class was open to 15 participants. All supplies and instructions were included, costing participants only $25. Kiera taught participants two different quill work techniques throughout the three-day class. Everyone was given material...
CANTON, NY - TAUNY invites the community to a Barn Quilt Party in Massena, NY on Saturday, August 10, from 1-4pm at the Nicandri Nature Center, to celebrate the growing barn quilt movement in St. Lawrence County. The Barn Quilt Party will have something for everyone, from barn quilt enthusiasts to those who have never heard of a barn quilt and want to learn more, to anyone looking for a festive afternoon of arts, music, food, and family-friendly activities. The event will feature a concert by acclaimed folk singer-songwriters Peggy Lynn and...
