A Voice from the Eastern Door
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There are over 38 cites and universities who have changed the name from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. At least five states do not celebrate Columbus Day any longer: Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, South Dakota and Vermont. In a day marked to celebrate and sometimes just to acknowledge Native American presence two important events took place. In Reno, Nevada, a group of about 50 Native Americans and supporters gathered to mark Indigenous People's Day and to protest Columbus Day. People...
The CBPO officers we see and greet everyday when crossing the border recently made a donation to Akwesasne Freedom School hot lunch program. The 2016 Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign ran from June 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016. With the support of federal agencies, including the local US Customs and Border Patrol, federal employees collect and distribute food donations to local food pantries, food banks and local schools. Launched in 2009 as part of President Obama's United We Serve campaign,...
A community member has stepped forward to bring the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chiefs legally to task on the transfer of funds from the Tribal General Fund to the Te wa tha hon:ni Corporation. The plaintiff, Hattie R. Hart filed this case against the defendants, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Chief Eric Thompson, Chief Beverly Cook, and Chief Ronald Lafrance on May 3, 2016 on the basis the transfer exceeded the threshold for a referendum according to the Tribal Procedures Act. The corporation subsequently made a capital investment of $3,500,000 to...
On Friday, October 7, 2016 the second annual Akwesasne Business Excellence Awards, the AEBA's, were held in the Winter Ballroom of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. The Gala was emceed by Akwesasne TV's Amber McDonald, Benny Herne, Anthony Tillman and Ryan King, and hosted by the Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce (ACC). ACC President Casey Swamp and ACC Vice President Ian Oakes opened the event with remarks explaining the Chamber's goals and accomplishments over the past year and spoke of their...
Walking into the cradleboard making class, held at the Akwesasne Museum, the smell of wood burning and the chatter and laughter of casual conversation are in the air. Ten students were busy finishing up their cradleboards that they had just learned to make in three days, September 28,29 and 30. By the looks of the beautiful cradleboards, the instructor, Bill Loran, with the help of Bill Billings, did an awesome job instructing each student. Bill Loran is an Akwesasne artist who is known for his...
On Monday, October 10/16 the Hogansburg/Akwesasne Vol. Fire Dept. Station #2 held their annual Boot Drive at the cross roads on Kawehnoke. We would like to thank the community of Akwesasne and surrounding area for their support. Special thanks to Phil and Valerie Terrance, Brooke Terrance, Marilyn Francis, and B.M.O. Bank Akwesasne, Kathy Fleming, Carmalita Swamp, Elizabeth McDonald, Laura Barnes, and Tahlia, William, Ryan & their children for volunteering to help. The Seymour family for the...
In September, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted a coat drive for the Standing Rock Sioux community in North Dakota, where thousands have gathered at a camp to protect the tribe’s lands against the Dakota Access Pipeline construction. This jacket drive was extremely successful due to the community’s assistance with over 60 bags of coats collected. Thirty bags were sent to Standing Rock, as it was indicated they were no longer in need of coats. The remaining coats will be donated to those in need in Akwesasne and the surrounding com...
(October 12, 2016) On October 11, 2016, at approximately 5:56 p.m., State Police responded to Barnhart Isle Road in the town of Massena for report of a one-car crash. An investigation at the scene revealed Christopher D. Sweet, 39, of Massena, was traveling northbound on Barnhart Isle Road operating a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Sweet’s vehicle ran off the west shoulder of the road and struck a portion of the Eisenhower Lock concrete tunnel. Sweet was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by St. Lawrence County Coroner J...
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for September was compassion. Olivia Cook and Ashley Frank from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
(October 4, 2016) Cornwall - Cornwall TD Branch Managers Leigh MacDonald and Michelle Huntley stepped out of their offices for a few hours this past summer to join the River Institute research team for a sampling expedition on the river. "TD Bank Group and TD Friends of the Environment are long-time supporters of the River Institute and its amazing programs for young people," stated Michelle Huntley, Branch Manager, "It was exciting for us to participate in the same types of adventures that the...
The Akwesasne Mohawk School Food Pantry Team has been up and running for over a year and it provides a little extra food for families in need. This year's kick off event was the Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive and it was a huge success! The goal was to collect 320 non- perishable items. This works out to 1 item per student. Thanks to the generous support by the students and staff, a total of 424 items was collected! Surpassing the goal by 104 items! The Food Pantry Team also partnered with the...
(October 6, 2016) AKWESASNE - On Seskehkó:wa/September 28, 2016, members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council participated in the Fourth Annual Tribal Leaders Listening Session hosted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director Gina McCarthy in Washington, DC. Tribal Chiefs Eric Thompson and Beverly Cook were in attendance to share the Tribe's concerns with cleanup efforts at two industrial sites located immediately upwind and upriver from the Akwesasne community. "We have made it a...
Saturday, November 5, 2016 2:00pm – 7:00pm Multipurpose Room at the St. Regis Mohawk School Akwesasne Art Wars is a live competitive painting event with preliminary rounds and surprise cultural themes. Age Groups: 8-10 years old @ 2PM 11-14 years old @ 3PM 15-18 years old @ 4PM To register, contact Victoria Ransom at 613-932-9452 x226. The audience gets to choose the winner by voting for their favorite painting....
With the ice installed at the Anowarako:wa Arena, the 2016-17 hockey season geared up last week, but between the games came some Friday night Rock and Skating fun. Akwesasne Child and Family Services sponsored the Rock and Skate held last Friday. These sessions will be held every Friday evening from 8 to 10 pm. Music was provided by Aaron Terrance and the cost to skate is $2.00. On Sunday, October 30, there will be a special Halloween Rock and Skate sponsored by A.C.F.S. along with Kawehnoke...
The Akwesasne Mohawk School on Kawehnoke started their 2016-17 school year with song and dance. Last week they held their Harvest Social with help from the Native North American Travelling College Travel Troupe. Each session was divided up into age categories and the Travelling College presenter explained the song they were about to perform and the story behind it. After the songs began, the students and teachers got up and formed a line up around the gym. The students were most enthusiastic...
Classes are FREE! Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm Kanatakon School Gym Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm Tsi Snaihne Recreation Gym Circuit Fitness Training is a form of body conditioning or resistance training using moderate to high intensity aerobics. Beginners, intermediates and advanced are all welcome! For more information contact [email protected]...
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Raffle Tickets: $10 each or 3 for $20 Drawing: Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2016 At the American Legion Post 1479 1st pace - $7,000 2nd place - $2,000 3rd place - $1,000 Tickets can be purchased from various committee and volunteer community members. For a list of sellers go to: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Facebook or website CKON Radio Facebook or website...
Sunday, October 16, 2016 1:00pm – 3:30pm Knox St. Paul’s United Church 800 Twelfth Street West (off of McConnell) All are welcome to gather for soup and bread and hear guest speaker Kate Green. This is a free even and a chance to learn about food, globalization, climate change and local connections, as well as the opportunity to discuss the issues and ask questions. Kate Green has focused on the work with farmers in Nepal, Bangladesh and Timor Leste and is quite well connected to the seed movement in Canada. She has degrees from Queen’s, the U...
If you don’t have Netflix, or if you’d rather experience the full theatre viewing with friends, family, neighbors or community members, Keepers of the Game will be shown at Potsdam’s Roxy Theatre on October 24, 2016 at 7:15pm. The film is part of “Cinema 10,” an alternative film program showing the best in independent and foreign films. Films show every Monday at 7:15pm from September 12 to November 28 at the Roxy Theater (20 Main Street, Potsdam; 315-265-9630). For more info visit cinema10.org....
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When: Kentenha/October 25, Kentenhkowa/November 1, 8, & 15, 2016 Time: 5:15-6:15pm Place: Kanatakon School Gym Ages: 6-10 year olds Instructed by certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teachers. Yoga through play, creativity and togetherness. This is a 4 class program to help: • Find strength, flexibility and body awareness • Explore breathing and relaxation for concentration and relaxation skills • Build self-esteem while having lots of fun! Please call to register. Space is Limited! Community Health Program 613-575-2341 ext. 3220...
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. There are more dogs in need of homes than ever before. Adopting a dog is huge responsibility and one that you should not make in haste. If you aren't sure about adopting a dog, there are so many other things that you can do to help shelter dogs. You can volunteer at your local shelter. There are so many different things that shelters need help with. Some people can walk the dogs and play with the dogs, it is so important for shelter animals to socialize...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County When I was a kid I was fascinated by caterpillars, but had trouble with the word. To me, the sweet little woolly-bear traversing my hand was a “calipitter.” Obviously, a calipitter is an instrument used to very accurately measure the diameter of a caterpillar. Or it will be when someone invents the thing. Caterpillars continue to interest me, although I no longer find them universally cute. Imagine the letdown and loss of...
The October Community Bee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 6PM – 8PM. Miticides usage in the hive and BPM (Best Pest Management) will be some of the topics of discussion, along with the importance of sterilization of the equipment used....
