A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Derrick Lafrance The members have changed over the years, but the band name has been around for a long time, always donating their talent to worthy causes. This time around it was the Make-A-Wish Foundation who held a fundraiser last weekend in Westville. The Babbling Brook RV Park teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to help raise funds there were raffles, food sales and vendors pitching in for the cause. Radio stations Wild Country 96.5 and Rock 101.5 where on hand for the...
By Derrick Lafrance Making a new friend and learning arts and crafts while having fun was the aim of this event for the kids. The Akwesasne Zero 2 Six early childhood program sponsored the event held at the St. Regis Recreation pavilion last weekend. Kids picked a teddy bear, or brought their own from home, decorated it up and then built a house for them. In between they did arts and crafts, had story time and snacks. The Akwesasne Zero 2 Six program has several locations in Akwesasne where kids...
By Derrick Lafrance It was a sweep but the Akwesasne Indians had to work hard for it. The Junior B team clinched a date with the Six Nations Rebels for the Ontario Jr B loop. The final hurdle was the Nepean Knights who gave the Indians the most problems throughout the year and the playoffs were no different. In game one of the series, played on Kawehnoke, Kaleb Benedict led in the scoring with four goals and as many assists as the Indians took game one 17-12. Blaze White and Sekawnee Baker each...
By Derrick Lafrance It's never too early to get into wellness and educational activities. On Wednesday, July 10th, a Babies and Brunch was held during Wellness Week and the families who are in the Akwesasne Zero 2 Six program had their programming that day at Janine Rourke's "By The River." Akwesasne Zero 2 Six is an early years program designed to let families of little ones know what services are available to those children as they grow. A summer program of sorts is held at different...
By Derrick Lafrance In keeping with the theme of Wellness Week last week, Ionkwakiohkwaro:ron the new Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal building, had on display local services and information. A steady flow of people came throughout the day to see the resources and some took advantage of the hands-on booths about topics such as diabetes and information about testing. There was also a Poker Walk around the Walking Trail and participants with the winning hands had several prizes to choose from. The...
By Derrick Lafrance Dedicated workers for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were acknowledged for years of service. The ceremony was held last Friday, June 29 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre. Seventy-two employees received their due including ten retirees. There was also a Special Recognition award handed out for one of the workers who has dedicated his life to the environment and is now leaving. Henry Lickers has been with local environmental departments since 1976. His numerous awards and...
By Derrick Lafrance The Akwesasne Junior B Indians are heading into the playoffs with some style. The only undefeated team in the Ontario Junior B loop had a relatively easy last few games of the regular season. Last Thursday, June 13 the Nepean Knights visited Kawehnoke and brought a fast, hard-hitting game but ended up going home with an 11-4 loss. Sekawnee Baker led the Indians with five goals and one assist for six points. Devon Buckshot also collected six points on two goals and four assists. Konner Sunday, Tyler Armstrong, Kainen Francis...
By Derrick Lafrance Call it a tune up game for a big match on Thursday. Last Sunday the Akwesasne Jr. B Indians dismantled the Orillia Kings 19-1 at the Anowarako:wa Arena. Devon Buckshot led the scoring barrage with four and three assists, and hat tricks were put up by Keldren King, Treyton Mitchell and Sekawnee Baker. Connor Sunday, Nonkon Thompson, Kainen Francis and Blaze White rounded off the scoring with one each. Francis chipped in six assists. The Indians led 8-0 after one and 14-0 after two periods. The third period was running time...
By Derrick Lafrance The story of war and its effects on loving families was shared last week with local veterans who also lived that life. An eye-opening Vietnam era documentary called "When I Come Home" was presented at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort with local veterans, many of whom identified with the characters in the movie, in attendance. The film focused on the Stoddard Family of Mineville, New York. That family had a strong military background but one particular family member – M...
By Derrick Lafrance The Akwesasne Storm lacrosse program once again played host to the Kahnawake Mohawks program. The kids are playing non-contact now but will someday be playing against each other in the Junior and Senior ranks. First up in last Saturday’s Play Day at the Anowarako:wa Arena was the Tykes 1 clubs and Jihstagaen Mitchell led the scoring blitz with five goals for a 17-4 Storm win. Hohnegayehwahs Mitchell collected a hat trick and Lucas Benedict along with Eli Philips netted two each. Singles came off the sticks of Brycen Cree, B...
By Derrick Lafrance The final season of the popular club has been underway, and students are busy practicing for the big show in the summer. The Party In The Park show is held every year at the St. Regis Recreation field and draws hundreds of spectators who enjoy a well-polished performance from young entertainers. Unfortunately, this will be the final season for the club, but they are going to go out with a bang. Every Wednesday the group practices at the St. Regis Recreation Center and the...
By Derrick Lafrance The new Storm minor lacrosse season kicked off with Gloucester and Kahnawake coming to Kawehnoke in a weekend Play Day. On Saturday, April 27, the Gloucester Griffins minor program sent teams to the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena and first up were the Tykes. Both teams opened up a shooting gallery each team hitting the twine on each end on the game's first three shots and the opening frame ended 3-3. But in the second period Akwesasne outscored the visitors 4-1 to pull away to a 9-4...
By Derrick Lafrance Easter was four days away but the Kana:takon kids got into the spirit early. An Easter Egg relay and party was held on Thursday, April 18 at the district recreation center and indoors and outdoors were overflowing with Easter cheer. After a light supper the kids and parents had a variety of games and activities like Easter Egg coloring, drawing, arts and crafts and there was even a visit from Peter Cottontail. Afterward everyone went outside for the Family Fit Egg Relay...
By Derrick Lafrance With prom season and the end of the school year weeks away the students of Salmon River were given an eye-opening presentation of what can happen if you make wrong choices. On Monday, April 22 different Police and Fire departments participated in a mock car accident involving a fatality and serious injuries. The scenario was a head on collision with teens driving both cars. After the students were assembled in the arena parking lot, a prerecorded 911 call was placed which...
By Derrick Lafrance Helping out people in their time of need is what the Caring Hearts organization is about. In the past they have helped out flood victims, sick people and in general stepping up to the plate when the chips are down for others. In this case it was for our native brothers and sisters at Pine Ridge. A truck had been collecting donations for a few days outside of Truck Stop #9 sponsored by Caring Hearts and on Tuesday, April 2nd members of the local Redrum Motorcycle Club drove...
By Derrick Lafrance A game that started as a blowout turned into a barnburner with another Wolves minor hockey team winning the Lower St. Lawrence Minor Hockey League title. The Bantam club wrapped up their series over the South Stormont Selects last week at the Long Sault Arena. Final score 7-5. The visitors started off flying, jumping to a 5-0 second period lead before the Selects shook it off and reported for work. Kyden Burns and Richard Thompson scored two each during that run with Camrin...
By Derrick Lafrance A slim 2-0 score was all it needed for the local team to take home the Atom championship of the Lower St. Lawrence Minor hockey league championships. They defeated South Stormont Selects on Monday, March 25 on Kawehnoke. Wade Francis and Taeys Philips-Benedict did the scoring in the first and third periods respectively. Early in the game Cruz Lazore had a big scoring chance to pad their lead. He took the puck from the blue line, split the Selects defense and went one-on-one...
By Derrick Lafrance The memory of a great hockey supporter was honored January 22, 2019 with a pre-game ceremony. The 13th Annual Wayne Castor Salmon River Hockey Fan Award was presented to Hilary Jacobs before the Shamrocks game against Beekmantown. Castor passed away 14 years ago and was the father of Peter Barnes and Kevin Castor and Uncle to Sawentanon and Teio Skidders. Castor supported the Shamrocks Hockey and Lacrosse teams, always lending a hand by driving players to games, offering...
By Derrick Lafrance A couple of early goals set the pace for the Akwesasne Wolves Atom "B" as they routed Cornwall 5-2 last Saturday in Cornwall. Taeys Philips-Benedict started the scoring in the first minute as he blocked a shot from a Cornwall Colt's player in front of the net, gathered up the puck and skated end to end to score unassisted. Awenniserathe Mitchell and Kenyan Shenandoah added first period goals to lead 3-0. They each assisted on each other's goals. In the second period Kayden...
By Derrick Lafrance The cops hit the ice two weeks ago to raise money for young inspiring performers. The annual Law Enforcement Tournament held at the Anowarako:wa Arena brought police officers from as far away as Six Nations and Quebec. Local teams were the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police and Cornwall City Police Department. The Kahnawake Peacekeepers took part as well as the combine of Six Nations/St. Regis Mohawk Tribal/Surete Du Quebec. The Kahnawake guests and Co...
By Derrick Lafrance The annual celebration from the Kawehnoke school kids was held on Tuesday, December 18. From Headstart to Grade Five the performers gave their all to the SRO crowd who showed their appreciation and pride in watching their children perform flawlessly through song and dance....
By Derrick Lafrance Sometimes it takes courage to stand up in front of a roomful of people. All forms of courage is something the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School encourages and awards. Last week the school held their monthly awards ceremony and there was much to give out. Besides the Student of the Month – in which the character trait was Courage, the recent Science on the Wall winners were announced, as well as the reinstatement of the Positive Ticket campaign. Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Police Community S...
By Derrick Lafrance The Akwesasne Wild Senior Women's hockey club hosted the Goulburn Rockets last weekend and sent them home with a 4-1 loss. Jenna Morin started the scoring half a minute into the game with Valene Timmons assisting. The visitors tied shortly afterward before Sky Timmons netted the Wilds' second goal with Morin and Val Timmons assisting. Krista Oakes notched the only second period goal and they went into the third leading 3-1. It could have been easily 6-1 as Akwesasne had...
By Derrick Lafrance Getting homework done, meeting new friends, working on art projects, learning new computer skills, getting exercise or just hanging around, there is always something to do at the Positive Place for Kids and Teens. The Club on Rooseveltown Road and their satellite site at the St. Regis Mohawk School are open Monday through Friday for after school sessions. The students are given a snack, then they have their Power Hour when they can do their homework. For the ones who need an...
By Derrick Lafrance There were a couple of close games last week on Kawehnoke. The Akwesasne Wolves Novice B team hosted Cornwall last Wednesday, December 5 and skated to a 1-1 draw. Hardie David scored the Wolve's lone goal on a rush from his own blue line. Kolten Benedict and Odin Benedict assisted. The Wolves Peewee club came up short in their game against Char-lan 3-2. Alex Delormier Jr. scored both markers. Royce Thomas, Otsi Benedict and Rhylin Oakes-Cook assisted. The Wolves got on the...
