A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Jaclyn Hall September 21st has been designated as the International Day of Peace. This day was established by the United Nations and devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among nations and peoples. Although September 21st has been designated as a day of peace around the world, it had not made its way into Akwesasne until one young man, Kirby Jock decided to make that change. Kirby Jock approached each council in Akwesasne with the idea for each to accept the Day of...
By: Jaclyn Hall On Thursday, September 20th, the St. Regis Mohawk School Parent Teacher's Organization, along with SMRS teachers and staff, made sure every parent and child felt welcome to the first open house of the school year. Parents were offered pamphlets with information on the PTO, and their upcoming meetings. One teacher, April Dupra, who is also the only parent on the PTO Committee stated, "Our first PTO meeting is coming up and we would love more volunteers. When it comes to events...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment held their second annual Harry Potter Fall Fest. The Harry Potter Fall Fest was held at the Generations Park on Saturday, September 22nd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The free event was full of different activities for everyone to enjoy. Each ACCE program involved with the Harry Potter Fall Fest held their own Harry Potter themed event from Quiddich Matches, photo booths, themed vendors, magical presentations, craft stations, trivia and...
By: Jaclyn Hall On September 11th, 2018 community members and outside agencies gathered at the Diabetes Center for Excellence to celebrate the grand opening of the Akwesasne Clubhouse. The Akwesasne Clubhouse is a one-of-kind club made especially for Akwesasne youth to come and hang out. The main objective of the clubhouse is to give Akwesasne youth something to do, some place to go, all in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone knows that while growing up - boredom can often lead to some...
By: Jaclyn Hall This year's Annual Akwesasne International Powwow took place over this past weekend, beginning at noon on Saturday, September 8th. For the 18th year the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena was host to the Akwesasne International Powwow. Every year there are hundreds of spectators who travel from all over Turtle Island that come and join in the celebration. The weather was just perfect for everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities. Organizer Larry King stated, "Saturday was probably our...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Cultural Tourism Office has embarked on their second ambitious project, "Ionkwatsi'tsiaienthon", a beaded garden made up of flowers made by the talented and experienced beaders throughout Akwesasne. The project is the first of its kind in Akwesasne, but this second similar project organized by the Tourism Office. The "We Planted a Flower Garden" is a result of 'brainstorming what the Tourism Office would do next'. Organizer Penny Peters stated "We...
By: Jaclyn Hall The first of a series of Artisan and Farmers' Markets was held at the Generations Park. The Market was held on Thursday, August 30th from 3 pm to 8 pm. Organizer Latoya Rourke stated, "We asked the community, through a survey, when they would like to have an Artisan and Farmers' Market in Akwesasne. We decided on Thursday and we want to hold the next ones at the green space next to the old Hogansburg Dam. We have plans to make the space an art park, and the area an art district,...
By: Jaclyn Hall Twinleaf made sure everyone got in one last hoorah before the school year began. Both locations, Twinleaf East and Twinleaf West, hosted a Back to School Block Party. The event took place on Monday, September 3rd from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sweet Treats, from both establishments, were host to the fun event. A bounce house, provided by B &D Entertainment, was set up at each location. Children were able to enjoy themselves and work up a sweat before sitting down to a $1 ice cream sold...
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Ne kiokierénhton watákie ne Ratiráhstha Tánon Ratiiénthos Rontkè:rons wahontatón:ni ne Kanakerahtsherakè:ron Tsi Ionten'nikonhroria'táhkhwa. Ne Rontkè:rons wahontekhwahra'tsheró:ton Okaristiiáhne, Seskéha 30th 3pm tsi niió:re ne 8 pm o'karahshnéha. Latoya Rourke iakonenhroníhne wa'ì:ron, "wa'akhiri'wanón:tonhse ne kenkiohkwà:ke, kahiatonhserà:ke wahatihiá:ton, kátke ronnéhre aonsahotiién:ta'ne ne Ratiráhstha Tánon Ratiiénthos Rontkè:rons ne Ahkwesáhshne. Ia'kionkwarihw...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Child Support Program made sure to end the summer off right with an event that was fun for the whole family. The second annual Family Fun Day was held at the Generations Park on Thursday, August 23, 2018. The family fun event began at 5 pm, with plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. The different organizations who helped to make the event a success were the Iakwashatste Youth Fitness Program, Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Program, Early...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Ionkwanikonhriiosne Creative Sewing Center held a showcasing of all the talent that has walked through their doors in the past year. The event was held on Thursday, August 23rd at 4 pm. The showcase consisted of different creative pieces, which were created by the various teachers who have taught classes at the Ionkwanikonhriiosne Creative Sewing Center since the establishment opened its doors. There was an array of quilts, traditional outfits and ribbon skirts displayed...
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Ne Ionkwa'nikonhriióhshne Ionaterien'tahtsheriá:tskon Tsi Tkonti'níkhons Konkia'tarohrókstha wa'kontená:iehste akwé:kon tsi nihá:ti tho wa'thontóhetste kí:ken ontohseróhetste. Okaristiiáhne Seskéha tewáhsen áhsen shiská:rahkwe kaié:ri niiohwistá:'e iotohétston nénkie ne onterihwahtén:ti. Ne wahontená:iehste ne tekonttihánion ronaterien'tatshénrion, tsi niká:ien ne kwáh ken'niionakióhkwa ne iakotirihonnién:ni eh tho wahonwatirihónnien ne Ionkwa'nikonhriióhshne Ionat...
Iehiá:tons Jaclyn Hall Ne Ahkwesáhshne Rontatewenní:io Tsi Iontoweienstáhkhwa Raoná:wen Khia'teiohserà:ke Wahsiríson Tekenhnakhánion Tethontihenréhtha Aontatokenhtì:ke, Seskéha 19 onterihwahtén:ti. Kí:ken iohseratákie tsi ní:kon enhatihwístako ne énhontste ne enhonhténkia'te ne Ahkwesáhshne Rontatewenní:io Tsi Iontoweienstáhkhwa tánon enhonthwístaien ne katkekshón:'a asé'stsi enhatinonhsakétsko ne tsi iontoweienstáhkhwa. $10 million nikahwístake ia'tehonóien ahatihwístako ahatíhsa ne ka...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Junior B Founder's Championship games took place on Saturday, August 18th. After playing their hearts out for the last week, the final teams were playing for their spot in the top three. The bronze game was held at 2:00 pm, with the Coquitlam Adanacs playing the Manitoba Blizzard for the bronze. After playing a close game through all three periods, the Coquitlam Adanacs won by the skin of their teeth with a score of 9 to 8. The game was nothing short of entertaining. The...
By: Jaclyn Hall Although this event was called "Seniorama", you don't have to be a senior to come out and enjoy it – the Annual Seniorama Event took place at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort on Monday, August 13th. The event consisted of various businesses and organizations showcasing their programs and tools they have to offer. Anyone eighteen and over could check out the different services available throughout the North Country. The event was organized by North Country Chapter New York S...
By Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Animal Society hosted a backyard poultry workshop on Wednesday, August 15th at the Akwesasne Freedom School Garden Site. The workshop was led by Dr. Jarra Jagne, DVM, DACPV who specializes in poultry species and game birds. The workshop went over various topics pertaining to raising poultry. When asked why this workshop was held, Jennifer Herne, Director of the Akwesasne Animal Society stated, "People come to our clinic and ask if our vet will see their chickens....
Iehiá:tons Jaclyn Hall Ne Ahkwesáhsne Katshé:nen Aokióhkwa wahonwatiia'tarò:roke aten'èn:rakon kít kit wahonwati'nikonhraientáhten Soséhne 15th Ahkwesáhsne Rontatewenní:io Tsi Iontoweienstáhkhwa Kahéhtakon Tsi Iokwèn:rare. Tsi wahonwati'nikonhraientáhten wa'enèn:ri'ne ne Dr. Jarra Jagne, DVM, DACPV kwáh né:'e iakoteríhonte kít kit aorihwà:ke tánon konwatiié:nas ne otsi'ten'okón:'a. Tsi ronwati'nikonhraientahtén:nis ontawén:rate na'tekarì:wake tsi ní:ioht tsi konwanehià:ron ne kít kit....
By: Jaclyn Hall With words of appreciation and gratitude, the official opening to the 2018 Junior B Founder's Cup was held on Tuesday, August 14th at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena. Although there were three games played throughout the day, prior to the opening ceremony, the Opening Ceremony was just as important to attend. Some may not be aware of the significance of the Founder's Cup being held in Akwesasne - the Founder's Cup was to be hosted by the Seneca War Chiefs, but due to unforeseen...
By Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Freedom School's Annual Quilt Auction took place on Sunday, August 19th. This year's fundraising efforts will go towards the costs to operate the Akwesasne Freedom School and eventually cover some of the cost in building a new building. Their goal is to reach $10 million dollars to complete the new building. The new school will be built on State Road behind the Akwesasne Freedom School Cannery and Garden. Detailed architect's renderings of the proposed new school...
Ne Onkwehón:we Othorè:ke Nonkwá:ti Tsi Iaonhwén:tsiaien Tehontstikáhwhas Iontoweienstahkhwa'kó:wa (NNATC) wahonterihwahténkia'te ne raoná:wen khia'teiohserá:ke Ahkwesáhshne Atenró:sera Awenhnísera kí:ken Awentatokenhtì:ke, Seskéha 12th. Ne onterihwahtén:ti ne aonhá:'a iorihowá:nen ronterihwahtenkià:tha ne Tehontstikáhwhas Tsi Iontoweienstahkhwa'kó:wa, skáthne kwáh ken'nihonakióhkwa ne kén:tho ratinakerénion ratiráhtha tánon ronatekhwahra'tsheró:ton ronatenaiéhston tsi nahò:ten ratiweién:te. 11...
The Native North American Travelling College hosted their annual Akwesasne Friendship Day on Sunday, August 12th. The event is one of the Travelling College's biggest events, with many local artists and vendors set up to showcase their talents. The event began at 11:00 a.m. with live music and vendors. There was something for everyone to do like pie bingo, the Swiss cheese challenge and a bounce house. The Seven Dancers Coalition, Iakwashatste Youth Fitness and Akwesasne Child and Family...
There is no shortage of breastfeeding moms in Akwesasne and the 2nd Annual Breastfeeding Support Poker Walk made that very clear. The event took place at the Tewatahita Walking Trail in Generations Park, on August 1, 2018. The event began at 5:30PM with families coming out to enjoy the beautiful weather and refreshments. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Community Nutrition Program sponsored the event, setting up stations for each organization who help support breastfeeding Moms. Some of the...
The 3rd Annual Family Fun Color Run took place on Tuesday July 31st, from 5 pm to 8 pm. The event went off without a hitch, with hundreds of community members ready to go for one of the most colourful and fun walks in Akwesasne. The weather was perfect, allowing many to enjoy themselves as they walked around the Generations Park. The event was organized by the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment. Megan Bushey, Coalition Member stated "It really started as a kick off to summer. So,...
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Í:iah tekiotonkwetó:kte ne ka'nisténhtshera kontstharóntha ne Ahkwesáhshne tánon ne Tekeníhaton Khia'teiohserá:ke Kontstharóntha Tekahshwanéten Ronthahíta's wa'thatirihwáthe'te. Tho nón:we wahonterihwahténkia'te ne Tewathahíta Iohá:te ne Kanakerahtsheratákie Tsi Ioten'nikonhroria'táhkhwa ne Seskéha 1, 2018. 5:30 o'karahshnéha tontáhsawen kahwá:tsire wahotikè:tohte ahonten'nikonhró:ri tsi niwenhniserí:io tánon wahatihnekì:ra. Ne Saint Regis Kanien'kéha Onkwehón:we Rao...
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Okaristiiáhne, Ohiarihkó:wa tewáhsen ià:ia'k shiská:rahkwe, 2018 ne Ahkwesáhshne Tehontstikáhwhas Raontinèn:ra wahonwatihonkarawíhon okarahshnéha nikahá:wi ne wahonten'nikonhró:ri, wahonwatihsennakará:tate ne ionia'ténion ron'theraweientehténion tsi nikaná:ta ne Ahkwesáhshne. Tho nón:we nahoten'nikonhró:ri ne Ahkwesáhshne Kanónhsa Ratiia'takwe'ní:io Ronwatirihonnién:ni Tsi Ionónhsonte tkanónhsote ne 378 Satsherá:ti Iohatákie 37 Ahkwesáhshne nón:we. Tsi niiawénhsere 5:0...
