A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Mother’s Day was celebrated at the Senior Center on Fri. May 10th with a delicious meal, an apron contest and dancing. The afternoon started with hors d’oeuvres and visiting. The staff prepared a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings and volunteers served everyone. Lacey Peters read some funny Mother’s Day tributes, then “My Favorite Elder” was announced, the winner being Leona Cook. Her daughter Diane Boots read her winning essay. The walls and tables were all decorated with old time...
A Public Information Session was held on May 7th at the St. Regis Mohawk School to discuss the ‘Selected Remedy’ to deal with the polluted 7.2 mile stretch of the Grasse River. Mr. Walter Mugdan, Director of Emergency & Remedial Response Division of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) explained the pilot studies and the EPA proposed plan. It was based on studying, testing and monitoring the river since 2003. Because of man-made changes to the river, two types of capping were exp...
An impressive crowd filled the Seniors Center on Tuesday for the “Let’s Face It! Working Together to End Sexual Violence” workshop. In fact, so many people showed it left organizers scrambling for seating, but that certainly wasn’t a problem, is was inspiring to see that many people come out for the event recognizing April as sexual assault awareness month. The Three Sisters Program, Konon:kwe Council, Sexual Assault Resource and Response Team and Akwesasne ACT NOW sponsored the event. The eve...
The 41st Annual Raisin River Canoe Race is the longest paddling event in Eastern Ontario and was held Sunday, April 14th 2013. The 24 kilometer (16 mile) race started in St. Andrews West at 11:00am and finished in Williamstown at 2:00pm. It took Bruce Boots and Arnold Printup III, 2:58:46 minutes to place 35th out of 153 overall. They raced in the Men’s Recreation category and they beat last year’s time of 3:07:09. Bruce Boots described the race. He said that they experienced all four seasons in...
The Parent and Family Involvement Committee at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School thought it was time for parents and children to have some fun. On Friday, March 29th, families were treated to a delicious spaghetti dinner prepared by Darius White (the Head Cook at AMS) and then the Akwesasne Coalition Committee ran the ‘Minute to Win It’ Family Challenge. Each family team had to compete at 12 different challenges and collect tickets for participating. The top 5 team with the most tickets won som...
On Monday, Sept. 17th, the Kateri Hall in Hogansburg got a new statue. Community members went to Fonda, NY to pick up the statue from the Kateri Shrine. The Kateri Circle was able to purchase the 800-pound statue from their fundraising money. Stop over at the Kateri Hall to see the new statue, it rests on a base donated by Thomas and Jessie Diebow on April 19, 1965 and reads ’Kateri Tekakwitha “Lily of the Mohawks” 1656-1680’....
The Wall-Vietnam Memorial arrives in Akwesasne ‘The Wall – Vietnam Memorial’ arrived in Akwesasne on Thursday, July 19th at the American Legion Post #1479. Many volunteers worked for weeks preparing the grounds. The day started at sunrise with Todd Conners, Bucky Leaf and Gary Burnham starting a sacred fire. The Wall was escorted by the Border Eagles Motorcycle Club from Massena to the Legion where veterans and volunteers erected the panel for display. Photos by Deb Cook...
For the first time ever, The Moving Wall will arrive in Akwesasne at the American Legion Post #1479 on Thursday, July 19th. The Border Eagle Riding Motorcycle Club will escort it from the corner of Main and Orvis St. in Massena starting at 10 a.m. Volunteers and construction crews have been working hard to prepare for the arrival of the 260-foot wall. It will be set up with the names facing the Post. Volunteers are needed to provide 24-hour security. Contact Jeff Johnson at 518-521-0578. The Mov...
July 14, 2012 - On a very hot Saturday night at the Massena Arena, the Snake Island Muskies defeated Montreal Phoenix with a score of 15-11. After 3 periods of play the score was tied 11-11. The Muskies scored 3 more in overtime for the win. Scoring for the Muskies were: Mitch Barnard with 2 goals, Joe Hall with 4 goals, Ryan Jacobs 1 goal, Trent Jacobs 3 goals, Mac Mitchell and Curry Rice each had 1 goal and Jason Thompson had 3 goals. Their next home game is tonight at the Massena Arena...
July 11, 2012 – The Cornwall Island Muskies outscored the Snake Island Muskies 13-11. Scoring for the Redmen were Devon George (1), Jarrett Jacobs (3), Andrew Lazore (2), Lance Mitchell (2), Mitch Nanticoke (2), Curtis Singleton (1), Jordan Thompson (1) and Trevin Thompson (1). Goalies are Daylin Adams and Tory Bigtree. Scoring for the Snake Island Muskies were Evan Cree (1), Joe Hall (3), Mac Mitchell (2), Raweras Mitchell (1), Curry Rice (2), Jason Thompson (1), and Wallace Thompson (1). G...
Once again the Oneida Indian Nation again hosted the 12 Annual Conference for American Indian Elders and their caregivers. It was held May 24th and May 25th at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. This year’s topic was “Aging Well: Using the Medicine Wheel Approach to Chronic Illness”. Elders came from all the Six Nations to participate. On Thursday Jan Rooney welcomed the conference participants and traditional opening words were said by Geraldine Feeley. A presentation of the Medicine Wheel...
Arnold Printup III and Bruce Boots competed again this year in the 40th Annual Raisin River Canoe Race, the longest paddling event in Eastern Ontario on April 22, 2012. They started paddling the 24 kilometers (16 miles) in St. Andrews West and finished in Williamstown. But they didn’t just paddle, they had to survive the rapids and shoot at the Martintown dam. They didn’t portage at the dam, they did the 60-foot drop and then shot the rapids. They placed in the top third, coming in 32nd place ov...
April 21st was the day to celebrate Earth Day in Akwesasne. The annual seed and tree giveaway was a total success, despite it being very cold and rainy. It was held at the SRMT Office of the Aging Senior’s Center in Hogansburg and started at 9am. White Pine, White Cedar, White Spruce, Pitch Pine, Red Oak, Black Walnut, Bitternut Hickory, Silver Maple, Black Willow, Red Osier Dogwood and Black Ash trees were given away in the pavilion. Nineteen different kinds of seeds for the vegetable garden w...
Students, proud parents and sponsors gathered at St. Regis Recreation in Kana:takon on Tuesday to distribute bursary awards to deserving students who are furthering their education at various post-secondary institutions. Kawehno:ke District Chief Abram Benedict welcomed students, parents and sponsors. Chief Benedict recognized the high school students for their hard work and encouraged them to come back and help build our community. Also in attendance were Kana:takon District Chief Larry King, K...
These hot air balloons were part of the Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off 2011 festival held July 14-17 in Lamoreaux Park, Cornwall. Word on the street is that some of the balloons landed at the Generations Field and the St. Regis Mohawk School in Tekahson’karo:renhs during the festival. Many Akwesasronon were present at the festival itself in Cornwall, while those enjoying the beautiful weather over the weekend were able to watch the balloon progress in the sky....
