A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Tuesday, March 20th, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino hosted their annual employee awards celebration, the Akwesasne Casino Excellence Awards, which are also known as the ACE Awards. The festivities began at 6:30 in the Casino Ballroom and they opened with a message from the master of ceremonies, Benny Herne. After a brief welcome message, he invited Emily Lauzon to the stage, who welcomed all the nominees and offered her appreciation. The first awards of the night were Feather Pads, which are...
It isn't very often that a film studio will greenlight a project centered on Native Americans and their struggles. It isn't very often that a major film will depict the Natives as the heroes and have American soldiers being portrayed as the villains. It also isn't everyday that you get to see a major movie focused on our Mohawk people. All of these things are combined in Ted Geoghegan's Mohawk. The film had its World Premiere in Montreal at the Fantasia International Film Festival last Saturday...
Movies and television can have a major impact on our lives. Maybe it's as large as acting being your occupation or as small as your lunchtime discussion with friends and co-workers over what they thought of the latest episode of your favorite series. Whether it be going to the theatre to watch a new release so you can escape reality for several hours or re-watching your favorite movie for the tenth time while bringing back those memories from when you first saw it. They can make us laugh and...
The art of cinema and television play an extraordinary role in our lives in this current day and age, just as it did in previous generations. Just as with everything in life, the part it plays is varied amongst everyone, but it still plays a role in all of our lives. Film and television create fantastic worlds in which we can feel a sense of belonging that some may not feel in their own world, and it allows us the ability to jump into them to go on an adventure of a lifetime at any point in...
Imagine a starry night, sitting on a blanket curled up beside your loved ones and watching a movie you all have been waiting to see. Munching on some buttery popcorn and some tasteful candy while catching the latest summer blockbusters. It can be the perfect date night or some quality time spent with your family. With D&T Outdoor Cinemas this night is possible. D&T Outdoor Cinemas provides inflatable movie screens to people in the area for any occasion. They offer two different screens, a 12 foo...
This week in Lake Placid, NY, many of the top hockey prospects in the world are competing for roster spots for their country's world junior team. These teams are comprised of the world best players under 20 years of age. The United States, Sweden, and Finland are all showcasing their teams to the fans. Everyday this week they are holding scrimmages at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid and the games are open to the public. This event is a great opportunity for hockey fans to catch the stars...
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Kory David. Kory is the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Hobart College in Geneva, NY. Previously, he worked as a coaches assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011 until 2013 and at Delaware Valley University in 2014 as the defensive coordinator. Kory grew up here in Akwesasne on State Road with his parents Jennifer and Chucky David. He now is married to Katie and together they have a puppy. He began playing...
This past weekend I had the pleasure of a visit from Dukon Harris and his family. He is a very talented artist who resides in Ganienkeh with his wife Jaymee Fox, a native of Akwesasne, and their 2 daughters and 1 son. Dukon's rich cultural background consists of Comanche, Sac & Fox, Choctaw, and Ponca nations of Oklahoma. He grew up in Apache, Oklahoma with his mother's family and spent a lot of time with his grandparents. He says that his grandfather was the most influential person to him, and...
Sports card collecting is a really fun and cool hobby. People of all ages can collect and some cards are worth a lot of money. Whatever your favorite sport is, they have it. They make Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, NASCAR, UFC and WWE cards. They even make a brand with autographs from movie stars and Presidents. You can buy cards by the pack or by the box. A box usually contains 24 packs. In a pack, you can have a chance to get something good but in a box, you are...
