A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Sunday, the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group hosted its third annual Hats for Hope at the Seniors Center. Often during chemotherapy, cancer patients will lose their hair and these hats are meant to not only keep their heads warm stylishly, but also put a smile on their face and let them know that someone cares. Sewing machines were buzzing away and the group hoped to get about 25-30 hats finished at the end of the 5 hour run. The hats will be distributed in Akwesasne first and then the rest...
A community meeting was held by the Environmental Protection Agency to collect public comments about the proposed Grasse River Superfund Site cleanup. Members of the EPA were there, including medical personnel and legal counsel. The evening was opened by David Kluesner who was a veteran of the Passaic River Cleanup project. Kluesner explained the purpose of the evening and that the period for public comments on the cleanup proposal extending through the 29th of November. There was also a...
The TsiSnaihne Recreation Center was the place to be this past weekend to get into the holiday spirit, shop, eat, chat with Santa Claus, see Elves scurry about and, if really lucky, win one of the fabulously decorated trees complete with gifts. The enchanted weekend started on Friday by a special invitation extended to the students of TsiSnaihne and Kanatakon. They had cookies and milk before being escorted into the festival to view the trees. Totas were then invited for lunch to dine on corn...
The Tribe’s Environment Division asked the community to find Kwis & Tiio look alikes, the main characters in the Environment’s cartoon on recycling and environmental issues. An open house was held at the Transfer Station on Fri., Nov. 16th. Community members were treated to snacks and given tours of the transfer station. Photos by Deb Cook...
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M. Patricia Creighton, age 75, of Fort Covington, NY, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012, at her home, while under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country, Inc. Born in Fort Covington, on October 9, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Vivian McCaffrey Smythe. She was a graduate of Massena High School. She later graduated from N.C.C.C. with a degree in Mental Health and also as a Registered Nurse. On December 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to...
This past weekend we held our Annual Christmas Enchantment Fundraiser and it was a huge success, seeing many people not only from our community but from surrounding communities as well. We would like to thank everyone who came to see our beautiful display of Trees, everyone did an excellent job decorating their trees, and we received many compliments on how nice everything looked. The decorators started putting the trees up on Sunday and returned daily to ensure the trees were perfect before the doors opened on Friday morning. On Friday morning...
November 23 1 year has passed I’ll never forget the day Mom called to tell me That you’d gone away You were like a rock Strong, faithful an true. What worth has my life, Now that I don’t have you. I was your first born, Daddy’s little girl. I’ll always love you, My Dad, my star. Now my pain is To worship you from afar. I love you now as I did back then I just hope.... One day I will see you again I’m so proud of you Brave and strong to the end We all love and miss you so much. Forever in...
At the meeting held by the EPA last Thursday, November 15, Remedial Project Manager Young Chang behaved disrespectfully and made what was a gesture of indifference obvious to anyone present. I am referring to her hand motions to David Kluesner in an effort to hurry along people exercising their given right to comment on the proposed remediation strategy. Chang’s impatience was seething, as well as the nature in which she delivered her portion of the presentation. I know because I sat next to her between the rest of the EPA contingent and the A...
Ottawa, Ontario, November 19, 2012 — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during the upcoming Black Friday / U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend. In anticipation of higher traffic volumes, travellers are advised to consider the potential for delays at the following dates and times: Travellers that enter Canada via the Cornwall port of entry, where peak traffic volumes are anticipated to be between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, November 23, between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on S...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino held its grand opening of Cascades on Thursday. Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chiefs Paul Thompson, Ron LaFrance and Randy Hart were in attendance. David Staddon welcomed the crowd and each Chief made a speech thanking the many hard working people that made this vision a reality. Chief Randy Hart said, “This is a major feat of the overall story of Tribal gaming.” Chief Ron LaFrance spoke about the significant economic impact from the casino and hopes that Governor Cuo...
On Thursday night the acting CKON Board of Directors held a special meeting to fill a vacancy. HAVFD station # 1 was nearly empty as only a handful community members attended. President Jerry Cook introduced the current acting board and explained the staggered memberships. He then called for nominations of the vacant seat. Irene Cook nominated Barbara Montour, and the nomination was seconded by Jimmy Cook. A vote was had and Montour was unanimously voted in, with a total of nine votes, which included acting board members all voting yes. Jerry...
On Nov. 13 Akwesasne native Teiohontathe Fallan Davis’ human rights tribunal began. Six years after the CBSA incident, she gets another shot. She had her first tribunal hearing in March 2011, but it got dismissed after a member dropped out. Teiohontathe Fallan Davis is a community member from Akwesasne who like many have to travel through the Canadian and American borders. On Nov.18, 2005 Davis went through only to get harassed by CBSA officers. Her vehicle was ordered to go through secondary inspection, which is an x-ray machine that uses r...
It was an excellent turnout for the “Not for Human Consumption” seminar with almost 60 people in attendance. Dr. Elizabeth Berry, a Clinical Psychologist from Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, did a series of lectures on various synthetic drugs like “bath salts” and “spice.” The event was put on by Tekanikonrahwa:kon Wholistic Health and Wellness Program. Dr. Berry went over several topics about synthetic drugs like what synthetic drugs are, their side effects and what parents can do. I asked her w...
“Branching Out With Books” is new literacy outreach program co-sponsored by St. Lawrence University and SUNY Potsdam. With grant funding from the Charles R. Wood Foundation, Branching Out With Books has strengthened literacy programming at three local schools: Hermon DeKalb Central School, Jefferson Elementary School and Madrid-Waddington Elementary. In addition, a new partnership with the Akwesasne Library (in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club) has made it possible to expand the progra...
Show us some skin! The Iroquois Indian Museum (Howes Cave, NY) invites participation in IndianInk: Iroquois and the Art of Tattoos, to open May 4, 2013. Have some original flash or a special tattoo and want to get in on the show? Give us a shout and/or send your photos as high resolution jpgs with your contact info. at www.iroquoismuseum.org...
On November 15th, the Students of the Month for October enjoyed a pizza party with the principal. The criteria for choosing a student of the month in each class was: 1. steady attendance, 2. consistently putting forth their best effort and 3. being respectful to others....
On Saturday, November 17, Lead Horse and Neddie Thompson showed a documentary they made about their past two trips to Pine Ridge, South Dakota. A third trip is expected to be made shortly, as well. The DVD was shown on the Smart Board at the Seniors Center, and after just minor technical difficulties, the presentations went off without a hitch. Choosing to focus on the villages that typically receive the least support, because often the supplies start out in Pine Ridge and each stop the best...
She:kon, We are at it again! Skennentaia’kwa:hawi will be hosting a benefit for the Pine Ridge Reservation on Saturday November 24, 2012 at the Brass Horse. I know this is short notice but we are looking for any basket donations to raffle off. If you would like to put something together and donate, it will be much appreciated. Finished baskets can be dropped off at Neddie Thompson’s house. She is located on route 37 across from 37 West parking lot, the house on the hill. If you would like me...
By CATS Spay/Neuter Program The Strut Your Mutt fundraiser held on October 28th was a huge success, thanks to your contributions and efforts collecting pledges, and to everyone who participated either by attending, volunteering, or donating. The pictures below were taken by Noonie Thomas. The event raised $2,400 that will keep the CATS Spay/Neuter Program operating and continue helping the people of Akwesasne and Fort Covington getting their cats spayed and neutered and also helps the feral and...
On Friday, a puppet show was held at the St. Regis Recreation hall. The show, about Hiawatha as a young man before he follows a vision quest, was told using puppets by Catskill Puppet Theatre out of Oneonta, New York. John Potocnik and John Ryan performed the show for the crowd of families gathered. There was food and snacks for all those who came, as well as activities for the young ones like coloring pages and crayons alongside the big bowls of snacks. In the one act play, Hiawatha is...
Sumitted by Elizabeth F. Nanticoke, Environment Program Support Officer, MCA The Make Work Program Land Management crew is being overseen by the Environment Program. Much of the work the crew has been involved with is clearing the site for a new housing development in Tsisnaihne and clearing trails as well as erecting boardwalks so that groups that use the camp, especially students, may observe wildlife in the wetlands. The pictures here show some of the work the crew was involved with at the Io...
On behalf of the National Eye Institute American Indians and Alaskan Natives with diabetes are at higher risk of losing vision or going blind from it. Spread the word that people with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year to detect vision problems early. Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among U.S. Population Number is projected to increase to approximately 11 million people by 2030 Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes,...
First aid for epilepsy is basically simple. The goal is to keep the person safe until the seizure stops naturally by itself. It is important for the public to know how to respond to all seizures, including the most noticeable kind—generalized tonic-clonic seizures, or convulsions. When providing seizure first aid for generalized tonic-clonic seizures, these are the key things to remember: Call an ambulance if possible. Keep calm and reassure other people who may be nearby. Don’t hold the person down or try to stop his movements. Time the sei...
Don’t let the high price of working out deter you from reaching your fitness goals. Working out at home can be just as satisfying and rewarding as joining a gym. Here are a few tips to help keep you fit and save money at the same time. WALK, RUN, WALK, RUN. Walking and running are free. Free. Free. Free. You can do it any time of day on any given day in any given town, city or country. Always be aware of where you are running/walking and always let someone know you are going out with a quick text or call. IMPROVISE. Get creative before you m...
