A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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It was a festive afternoon at the St. Regis Mohawk School last Friday as students, teachers, parents and other family members attended the first Student Achievement Assembly of the school year. With a packed gymnasium award recipients sat in front of the audience to wait to receive their awards. St. Regis Mohawk School Principle explained that for student achievement the SRMS appreciate the effort that they students make to build and strengthen their school community. They recognize students...
Ahkwesahsne is a hotbed of talent if one really thinks about it and the one most recently recognized for her singing and songwriting talent is “BearFox”. On October 7th, she was awarded a Nammy for the Debut Artist Category for the song “Rich Girl”. The Event Center was filled at the Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino, her name was announced “And the winner is.........Bear Fox.” Theresa has thought of this moment for so long and now the moment is here, her patience and hard work has begun to pay of...
This week we go back to the Phyllis Point case for our conclusion on the evidence gathered. There were a lot of interesting occurrences that happened and audio evidence collected; there were things that even amazed us to find out and how everything lined up with the family history. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves we will do a short lesson in how we classify Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) and how the science came to be so. Many attribute the system we use now to Sarah Estep,...
Fishing has been an activity that has flourished in our territory with it dating back to our earliest beginnings as a means of survival. Carrying it into the 21st century is Akwesasne’s own PJ Burns who has worked with other avid fishermen to implement a ‘Kids for Fishing’ program to pass on the rod and reel to the youth. PJ first started fishing when he was around 8-years old and finally made the leap into the professional fishing circuit three years ago in 2008. “I fish from Magog, Quebec...
The Akwesasne Library, Museum and Cultural Center celebrated 40-years of serving the Akwesasne community last Thursday night with a reception held onsite to honor the history of the building, staff and board. Irving Papineau the president of the board of directors provided a presentation on the history of the building and programs that it houses. Glory Cole, the Akwesasne Library Executive Director talked about the upgrades to the current building and Sue Ellen Herne also made a presentation on...
Thomas L. Clarke, age 53, of Hogansburg. NY, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at his home. Born in Malone, October 11, 1957, he was the son of Francis and Amelia Boyea Clarke. He attended local schools. Thomas was a truck driver for Trisim Trucking Co. in Joplin, MO. After returning to the Malone area, he drove truck for Gordon Perham Trucking for several years. He retired in 1998 because of his health. He enjoyed doing mechanical and body and fender work, painting landscapes, bowling, fishing, boating, motorcycles and he built his...
Thank you, The family of the late Richard Gordon Oakes would like to send out a sincere thank you, to all of our family, and friends for your comforting words of condolence during the time of our bereavement. We would also like to send out a heartfelt thank you to Iakhihsohtha, we will never forget the kindness that you have shown to our father during his illness and passing. The family of Richard Gordon Oakes...
Thank you to everyone who helped me reach my goal of $500 for the Iakhihsohtha fundraiser. Your continued support to this worthwhile cause is very appreciated. Leona Cook...
A sincere niawen:kowa to staff of the Dietary deprtment: Jim Papineau, Cook Andrea Thompson, Dietary Aide/part-time Cook for all your hard work and effort on behalf of the Residents. To the family volunteers: Rita’s daughter, Lynn Lorne’s daughter, CarolAnn Walter’s wife, Agathe for driving over an hour to Tsiionkwanonhso:te from both sides of the border for spending the morning preparing and assembing the apple pies for sharing your time and memories with the Residents Volunteers are always welcome: students, seniors, clients from other progra...
On Friday, October 7, Kana:takon School held their first Monthly Awards Assembly. Students in Head Start, K4, K5, Grade 7 and 8 were recognized for Attendance, the Reading Campaign and Student of the Month. Respect was the character trait for the month of September. The following students were recognized for their respect that they show to staff, students and themselves on a daily basis. In Head Start/K4-Kobe Cuillerier, K5-Kyle Cuillerier, Grade 7A-Taylin David, Grade 7B-Larissa Cook-Lazore,...
When Skennenrahawi, the Peacemaker, walked among the Iroquois over 800 years ago his plan was to create the world’s first united nations entity dedicated to the idea that human beings may live in a world without war. To accomplish this he created a set of rules called the Kaienerakowa or the Great Law of Peace. This code provided the Iroquois not only with a constitutional form of government but also directed them to reach out to other nations to present them with an opportunity to join the league. The resulting Haudenosaunee Confederacy w...
SPEEDING – Massena Village police ticketed John M. Sawatis, no age available, of Cornwall, Ont., for speed in zone following a traffic stop at 5:33 p.m. Saturday Oct. 8 on the South Raquette River Road....
It was a blessing in disguise that PICEI found itself having to relocate the site of the “50/50 Last Shall Be First” annual fund raiser from the previous location, to 37 West Steakhouse & Lounge in Hogansburg this year. The members appreciated the convenience of being able to have a fine lunch and excellent meals while working throughout the day. Most of all, they enjoyed the elegant atmosphere, fine service and delicious foods of the chef. It reminded PICEI’s loyal volunteer members of a New York five star restaurant, or of dining on a luxurio...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – Jean Grace-Stasuk comes to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino with over 30 years of Marketing experience ranging from Casino Marketing to Corporate Marketing. Jean joins a young Marketing group and is eager to lead them into 2012. “This Marketing team is very talented and ready to assist in growing the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino into a true casino hotel as we move towards our casino expansion and building our hotel,” said Grace-Stasuk. “It’s a perfect fit and a pleasure to work with such a talented team.” In her new position at...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Animal Control Program hosted a feline spay/neuter clinic on Oct. 2, 2011 at the HAVFD Station #1. The Spay Neuter Now commuter clinic pulled into the fire station in the early morning that day and would end up providing spay/neuter services for a total of 32 cats and kittens. This event was for tribally enrolled members with the funding from a USDA-APHIS grant that was received by the Animal Control Program for $10,000. This spay/neuter clinic was the fourth of i...
CLEAN UP: 1. Choose a well-ventilated area to clean the battery leakage so you aren’t harmed by inhaling any fumes. A garage with the door open, a room with several open windows, or outside on a picnic table are all places to clean up a battery leakage. 2 Put on your rubber gloves and protective eyewear. 3. Determine whether the batteries that have leaked are alkaline or acid. Use vinegar or lemon juice to clean an alkaline battery leakage; use baking soda to clean an acid battery leakage. 4 U...
Nunavut, Canada The Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health announced a multi-year investment to develop the Nunavut tourism industry and promote Nunavut as a world-class tourist destination. Over four years, Nunavut Tourism will use this investment to support marketing related activities including a major tourism conference, research, visitor exit surveys, website development, and media and trade activities. Additional contributions will come from Nunavut Tourism, the Government of...
•• The Kariwiio Reading continues this week at the Sour Springs Longhouse on the Allegheny Reservation –Seneca Country. The reading started on Sunday, October 9th at 2:00pm with the delegates bringing their greetings from their communities. The actual reading started on Monday October 10th at 9am with Leroy “Jock” Hill speaking. The reading will end on Thursday, October 13th at about 5:30pm. The delegates from the Mohawk Nation Longhouse are Teddy Jacobs and Richard Mitchell. The next Kariwiio stop will be Six Nations, the Onondaga Longhouse. ...
Why the Animal Life is in Distress Prominent scientists from around the world are beginning to make conclusions that are very similar to the prophesies of many Native Peoples. Biologists tell us that we are currently involved in a catastrophic loss of plant and animal species. Current estimates are that worldwide, between 18,000 and 73,000 species become extinct every year. Between 50 and 200 species a day will never again be seen on Mother Earth! As our Creation story continues and the twins battle for control over Creation, fewer and fewer...
This past weekend couldn’t have delivered more beautiful weather. Sunday our family drove out to Upper Canada Village for something different to do. When the weather is nice we usually hit one of the local playgrounds or just hang around home letting the boys run around the yard. They have spent the summer and most of the fall season driving their power wheels, pushing their Hot Wheels through dirt and of course accumulating grass stains on their knees as well as their jeans. We had heard there was a Wood Lover’s Weekend happening at Upper Can...
What a beautiful weekend everyone had over this Native Heritage and Canadian Thanksgiving holidays. It makes one think that the snow and cold weather is a long way off. This weather make s us let down our guard and not think of keeping an environment that is good for everyone’s intake and outtake of air. To maintain a good “moisture ridden” environment especially for children you may need to think about purchasing a humidifier. We all talk about dehumidifiers and the work they do, but many times we forget that heating with electric or wood...
I want to tell you about my son’s first muskie catch. His name is Tryton Benedict and he is 7 years old. We were trolling along the St. Lawrence River and he hooked into this 48-inch 28-lb. muskie. It took him about 15-minutes to reel it in and he was so happy about his catch, look at the smile on his face. Tryton wasn’t scared at all to handle the fish. He is definitely hooked on fishing, he goes out with me every chance he can get now....
The following is the lsit of names of students who achieved perfect attendance for the month of Septemeber: Blayden Arquette Rocian Boots Kira Boots-Curotte Theresa Bush Phoebe Derouchie-Pyke Casey Jacobs Trinity Jacobs Paul King Loghan Lazore Watenatiiostha Lazore Wil Lazore Molly McDonald Miley Mitchell Sadie Mitchell Ronin Oakes Darrien Pastomerio-Coates Lennix Pierce Iawetanawen Sharrow Kaidance Sunday Blazen Swamp Aubree Tatlock Tekawononkwa Cora Thompson Heavon Thompson Jaylan Adams Ariwiiostha Ayol Brandon Barnes Alyanna Bearshielf...
Wedding Standing L-R: Timothy Jock, Betty (Jock) Kelly, Marietta (Jock) Herne, Wilbur Herne, Albert Herne, Louis Jacobs Jr. Seated Corrine (Herne) Jock and Shirley (Jock) Mainville Thank you to Phyllis Point for sharing this wedding photo with our readers....
The Massena Red Raiders boys traveled to Ft. Covington last Thursday for a rematch against the Shamrocks. The last time the two teams got together Salmon came away with a 2-1 victory. However, technically it was considered a tie since penalty shots were used so a team could advance for tournament purposes. The Raiders did not let a technicality get in the way as they posted a 3-1 win over Salmon River. Joey Labelle opened the scoring for Massena 18 minutes into the game off an assist from Zach...
