A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Former members of the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins and players from around Akwesasne joined forces on Saturday, Dec. 6 to play a benefit game for Akwesasne Minor Hockey, which drew about 500 people to Anowarakowa Arena. The Boston squad included such greats as Ray Bourque, who to this day holds the NHL record for goals and assists scored by a defenseman. Also on the ice was Terry O'Reilly, who finished his career with 2,095 penalty minutes and a +212, a testament to his skills on...
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Community members are encouraged to attend the trial in support of Akwesasne’s aboriginal and mobility rights, and to provide moral support to Alicia Shenandoah and April Elaine Thompson, the two women who the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is defending in court. The results of this case will impact the Akwesasne community in what we hope will be a positive manner. Due to Cornwall’s limited number of courtrooms, the trial is scheduled to take place in alternating courtrooms in Cornwall, Morrisburg, and Alexandria. Please see the revised sch...
On Saturday night, the American Legion was the place for a jigging contest to benefit the Senior Center and Iakhihsohtha. Don Woodcock, champion fiddler, provided the jigging music along with the River Mohawks, Bobby Herne and Terry Terrance. Despite the numerous other events going on, the Legion was packed. Organizer Dave Mitchell said, "There were such great dancers, I wish everyone could have been a winner. But it was for a great cause, everything was for the elders, and it was a lot of...
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They were declared the "Fastest Turkeys" for the 2014 Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot was started a few years ago to build a culture of family in the St. Regis Mohawk Elementary School and to increase physical activity. It has become a tradition each year; on the day before Thanksgiving, everyone runs around the school to see who is the fastest turkey. Each class participates, as well as the office staff, custodians, cafeteria workers, teachers, and even the principal! Each class started at the...
Submitted by Joe Francis Tevin Terrance of Akwesasne had a decisive 2nd round knockout win over Andre 'The Finisher' Belcaris of Vermont Saturday evening in front of the hometown crowd at the Spirit FC-6 in the St. Lawrence Centre Mall Arena. Tevin surprised the more experienced Belcaris with his brute strength and determination. Tevin's skill set is geared towards boxing, and this appeared to set up the win, as early in the first round Tevin made some clear connections with combination punches...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Catherine Cook, age 94, of 1011 Drum Street Road, passed away early Friday morning, December 5, 2014 at the St. Regis Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since August. Catherine was born July 6, 1920 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late David and Julia Thompson Swamp. In September 1937, she married Richard Cook at the St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her on April 4, 1965. Catherine was a homemaker, basket maker, and quilt maker. In addition, she strung l...
David Benson Hopps, age 61, of Akwesasne, died on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Dear father of Steven, Benson (Daina) and the late Peter Hopps. Dear brother of the late Paul Square-Hopps, Jake Hopps (Donna), Rebecca White and Mary Cook (Jerry). Dear grandfather of Andrew Helmer, Tatyanna and Peter Papineau. Predeceased by his parents Phillip and Bertha (White) Hopps and former wife, the late Linda Benedict. He was waked at Lahaie and Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, starting Sunday,...
The SRMT Office for the Aging and Iakhihsohtha Lodge says Niawenkó:wa to Dave and Jackie Mitchell for organizing the Jigging Contest fundraiser held on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event raised over $1,500 to support activities at both facilities. Niá:wen also to the American Legion Post 1479 for hosting the event; thanks to Don Woodcock and The River Mohawks for getting our toes tapping; and thank you especially to the dancers who got up and gave it their best! The jiggin’ winners were determined by crowd applause; and Michelle Laffin and Wally Ran...
THANK YOU, The family of Peggy Bero Cole would like to thank the community for all the heartfelt support shown throughout her illness. The benefit was a wonderful gesture that touched Peggy’s heart as well as ours. A big thank you goes out to all the organizers: Dave Mainville & Brass Horse staff, Kalli Mainville, Sandi Lauzon, the numerous volunteers and all participating teams of family and friends. We would also like to acknowledge all who thought of us, sent a prayer or stopped over to see her as her journey came to an end. Thank you to Nor...
The Legion Post 1479, Mohawk Plumbing, Thomas Marina, Half n Acre Business, Jeff Sunday, Joseph Jacobs, Norman Jr. & Cea Gray, Tye Mitchell, Bobby Lazore, Karen and Nichelle Loran....
Feb. 10, 1977 – Dec. 10, 2013 This is a letter written straight from a Mother's heart... I'd like to share some words of wisdom for those parents who are suffering as I am! And I have been for 20 years now, since I lost my first son Joseph Porter. It takes all you got and then some to move forward. It's one of life's hardest journeys a parent could ever experience. Try not to look at the pain and emptiness that you're feeling...Try to remember those wonderful times you shared together, and it's...
The New York State Museum will open a new exhibition featuring contemporary Native American artwork on December 13, 2014. Represent: Contemporary Native American Art features twenty-one artworks created by eighteen artists from Native American Nations in New York State. On display in Crossroads Gallery through September 20, 2015, the exhibition features a variety of contemporary Native American artwork. From baskets and beadwork to modern art, the artwork celebrates the traditional roots of Native American artistry through modern expression....
Big brother and little brother have really come around and taken on their roles as big brothers to the baby quite well. Little brother is especially sweet to him. I love when he talks to him and the baby smiles a huge mouth-wide-open smile. The baby just started laughing this month so a big goal of little brother’s is to get a laugh out of the baby. It seems to be the best reward for all his silliness. There are moments of pure love between them. Where little brother will lie close to him and rub his head and tell him he loves him. Big brother...
POTSDAM, NY (12/04/2014) The State University of New York at Potsdam has been awarded an $878,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, through the 2014 Indian Education Professional Development program. SUNY Potsdam will prepare and train qualified Native American students to become teachers and school administrators over four years through the program, which is coordinated through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education. “SUNY Potsdam is very proud to be able to offer this much needed program. With our long his...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – Just in time for holiday shopping, the Carey Terrance Family is proud to announce the opening of the Akwesasne Trading Post, a massive 16,000 square foot shopping and business center conveniently located at the western entrance to Akwesasne. The complex provides the entire region on both sides of the border with convenient access to tax-free goods and other innovative services. Located right on State Route 37 adjacent to its "sister" facilities Twinleaf and Jreck S...
Day in and day out, caregivers devote themselves to others, sacrificing their own needs and desires to put loved ones first. Long days and nights are dedicated to a spouse dying from cancer, a parent with dementia, a paralyzed sibling, to a child with autism. Recognizing the need for caregivers to have a time of respite for themselves, the St. Regis Tribe's Office of the Aging Caregivers Program hosted a Caregivers Celebration on Wednesday, December 3rd., from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The red carpet...
On Friday, the St. Regis Mohawk School had its Student Achievement Assembly for the month of November to recognize students that showed excellence with the trait "Honesty." A few students from each grade were chosen by classroom and special area teachers on not only Honesty, but also exemplifying the schools motto: Sken:nen Ratiha:wi. Ellen Cook emceed the event. Mackenzie Garrow, National Elementary Honor Society Secretary, also did a presentation on Columbia University. To promote college and...
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Tsi Snaihne School Awards Assembly for November...
(December 5, 2014) Seneca Falls- The Cayuga Nation Council hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Schoolhouse building today. The Schoolhouse, located behind the existing Cayuga Nation offices at 2540 Rt. 89, Seneca Falls, will provide a center for teaching Cayuga culture, including language, songs, dances, ceremonies, and preparation of traditional foods. Its design is inspired by a longhouse, which holds significant cultural importance to the Cayuga. "The Longhouse has always been the...
The Kanatakon School November awards ceremony was held on December 2, 2014. Congratulations to all the students! Award Winners Headstart Student of the Month (S.O.M.): Skanawati (Riley) Lazore Good Character (GC): Iakohate (Jayda) Lazore Perfect Attendance (P.A.): Teiowehrahakie (Thunder) Rourke-Martin and Skanawati (Riley) Lazore Pre-K S.O.M.: Ranonkwarsheron:ni Laffin G.C.: Wahta'niotkaweh (Bostin) Caldwell P.A.: Kaden Lazore, Kysen Lazore, Lawrence Lazore and Myles Thompson. Kindergarten...
Rooseveltown, NY – Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation has been committed to assisting the community with economic and housing improvement for over 42 years. MIHC has been providing safe, decent, affordable housing in Rooseveltown, New York for over 29 years. It is with pleasure that today we acknowledge the culmination of efforts between MIHC, St. Lawrence County Healthy Initiative, GameTime and local area businesses. It was agreed upon in a focus group meeting at Iroquois Village that there i...
