A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The 1491s appeared at the Brass Horse on Thursday April 5, 2012 for a night of entertainment. They are a collective of Native writers, performers, poets and filmmakers who have created a firestorm of dialogue in Indian Country. They use satire and comedy as a means to engage the public on various issues affecting Native people today, creating spaces for open, social dialogue. But no matter whether the content is slap-stick or serious, the 1491s are here to make a resounding statement for all...
On Saturday March 10th, the Akwesasne Girl Scouts celebrated 100 Year Anniversary of Girl Scouts. Over 90 participants attended the event and were treated to a Girl Scout Cookie Buffet along with other snacks and drinks. Many door prizes were given out during the event. Some activities included a Cookie Booth Sale, 100 turn hula hoop contest, 100 years from now essay contest, and 100 years coloring contest. Each Girl Scout received a goodie bag and a 100th anniversary patch to wear on their sash...
On February 12th the local girl scouts hosted the 2nd “Girl Scouts Give Back Valentine’s Skating Party” at the Salmon River Central arena during public skating. Girl Scouts and their parents gave out free hot cocoa, tea, treats and goodies for all who attended skating on that day....
The Akwesasne Girl Scouts troupe attended the Suicide/Addictions Awareness Walk as part of the Red Ribbon Week activities organized by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP)....
Kana:takon School has won a National Award in recognition for their Quality Physical Education program. Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) has acknowledged that Kana:takon School, its teachers, and students are excellent role models for all other Canadian schools, by awarding them with the National Platinum Recognition Award. There are four award levels given, with the Platinum level identifying a school as providing all students with quality physical education three to four...
The 1491s appeared at the Brass Horse on Thursday April 5, 2012 for a night of entertainment. They are a collective of Native writers, performers, poets and filmmakers who have created a firestorm of dialogue in Indian Country. They use satire and comedy as a means to engage the public on various issues affecting Native people today, creating spaces for open, social dialogue. But no matter whether the content is slap-stick or serious, the 1491s are here to make a resounding statement for all...
From February 7th to March 4th, the PATS (Potsdam Akwesasne Talent Search) Program along with the BLACK (Brothers Leading America Continuing Knowledge) group conducted a book drive within Akwesasne and surrounding areas and set a goal to collect at least 303 books. Once collected, the books would then be distributed amongst the male students at the Tsi Snaihne School allowing each boy to take home three books. The book drive exceeded their goal and raised over 1000 books allowing for each boy...
On Thursday, March 24th, the community showed their support at the awards ceremony for the Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy Video Contest while recognition was given to those who participated and placed in the event. Participants were asked to create a 1-3 minute video explaining why they are drug-free and how they plan on living a drug free life. All who were in attendance looked on as the future leaders of our community shared their stories and goals through the creativity of their videos....
On June 20, 2009, a Blanding’s Turtle, a threatened species in New York State, was found by Jacoba North on the centerline of Route 37 between IGA and the Casino. Jacoba contacted the SRMT Environment Division, who then contacted Glenn Johnson, a biology professor. According to Glenn Johnson, Chair of the Department of Biology at the SUNY College at Potsdam, the turtle is an adult female and she was not gravid (with eggs) when she was found. She may have been returning to her wetland f...
