A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Thursday, July 26, 2018 the Akwesasne Tourism Group hosted an evening of celebration to honor talented basketmakers throughout Akwesasne. The celebration took place at the Akwesasne Housing Authority Training Room, located at 378 State Route 37 in Akwesasne. The event began at 5:00 with welcoming remarks followed by the Native North American Travelling College reciting the Ohenton Kariwatehkwen, before the event officially began. Gail McDonald of the Akwesasne Tourism Group spoke to the...
On Friday, July 27, 2018, the Akwesasne Cultural Center & Museum held its last children's basket class. The class was the last in a series of five classes held throughout the two weeks prior. The teacher, Levi Herne, was such a great teacher that most of his ten students finished their basket before the last class. Those students chose to go on and make a second basket. Watching young people skillfully speed through a basket and have it turn out almost perfect is reassurance that Akwesasne is...
I had the privilege to sit down with Monica Peters, a software developer raised in Akwesasne. I was welcomed into her office located across from Kastowa Gas Station, upstairs from DaniLeigh Thompson's Library on Rt 37, in Hogansburg. Monica is currently working on "Father Sun VR" as part of the Oculus Start Program. Father Sun VR is a Virtual Reality (VR) environment created for the Oculus Rift device that is inspired by the Haudenosaunee creation story and Onkwehonwehneha. Virtual Reality (VR)...
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Ronwaia'tanentaktónhne, Ohiarihkó:wa 27, 2018 ne Ahkwesáhshne Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten Ronkia'tarohrókstha Tánon Orihwakaión:seron Tsi Ieientáhkhwa ohna'kénhka sahontóweienste ne ratiksa'okón:'a ronta'therón:ni. Ne rontoweiénstha né:'e ne ohna'kénhkha ne wísk nia'ká:ienhte wahontóweienste tsi nikarì:wes ne teiohia'kserà:ke nikarì:wes ohén:ton thonatsawen. Ne shakorihonnién:ni, Levi Herne, kwáh ionnià:ton tsi wahshakorihónnien thó:ha akwé:kon ne oié:ri nihatíhne wahatíhsa n...
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Onkwatera'shwí:iohste ón:ton skáthne wa'akiákien ne Monica Peters, kawennarahsthà:ke ierihwahserón:nis Ahkwesáhshne nón:we iakotehià:ron. Wa'kionkenonhwará:ton tsi iehiatónhkwa kenh na'oháhati ne Kastówa Tsi ionteienahninón:tha kanonhsoharà:ke ne Dana Leigh Thompson's kiakonónhsote ne iewennahnotáhkhwa iohatákie Rt. 37, ne Tekahson'karó:rens. Monica iakoio'tákie ne "Shonkwahtsí:'a Karáhkwa VR" ne iontshwa'táhkhwa. "Shonkwahtsí:'a Karáhkwa VR" né:'e ne kwáh token:'en i...
The Annual Cruisin' 4 Kids Car Truck and Bike Show took place for the first time at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort on Saturday July 22nd featured the car, truck & bike show, live entertainment, food and crafts & arts vendors, a Backyard BBQ Cook-off and Power Wheels races. This year Cruisin' 4 Kids was partnered with the SRMT's Economic Development's Artisan Vendor Show, providing a venue for young entrepreneurs and established artist and crafts people to show their goods. Many local artists...
I had the privilege to sit down with Monica Peters, a software developer raised in Akwesasne. I was welcomed into her office located across from Kastowa Gas Station, upstairs from DaniLeigh Thompson's Library on Rt 37, in Hogansburg. Monica is currently working on "Father Sun VR" as part of the Oculus Start Program. Father Sun VR is a Virtual Reality (VR) environment created for the Oculus Rift device that is inspired by the Haudenosaunee creation story and Onkwehonwehneha. Virtual Reality (VR)...
On Sunday, July 15th community members gathered at the "Old Cheese Factory" in Hogansburg to help out a great cause. The Rumble on the River Poker Run, with kayaks and canoes, was organized to benefit the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group. The event was originally supposed to take place the week prior, but due to one of the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group's founding members passing away, the event was postponed a week. This fundraising event was something different for community members to come out...
As a part of this year's Akwesasne Wellness Week, the SRMT Community Nutrition, MCA's Wholistic Health & Wellness Program and Iakwashatste Youth Fitness hosted a Scavenger Hunt Obstacle Course. The event took place at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation center on Wednesday, July 11th. Teams began registering at 5pm to warm up for the physical challenges they were about to face. This year the Obstacle Course was done much differently than last year. This year families all began at the same time and had...
The long-awaited Wellness Week grand prize drawings took place on Friday, July 13th. The grand prize drawings took place at the Saint Regis Mohawk School, just after the Ready, Set, Kick event. Community members were entered into the grand prize drawings throughout the Wellness Week Events beginning on Monday July 9th. CKON's Rene Cook was on site to assist in the grand prize drawings. This year's grand prizes were won by: Char Broil BBQ Grill – Dea Boots Sundolphin Kayak (pink) – John Ada...
On Friday July 13th, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held their Signing Ceremony for the 2018-2021 term at the A'nowara'ko: wa Arena. The ceremony began at 5 p.m. with the Ohenton Kariwatehkwen. Jordan Wapass, Executive Director then gave the welcoming remarks. Immediately after, the Kawehno:ke District candidates took the Oath of Office, the newly elected District Chief's from Kawehno:ke Carolyn Francis and Edward Roundpoint took their oath to MCA and re-elected chiefs Dennis Chaussi and Vincent...
As a part of this year's Akwesasne Wellness Week, SRMT Tribal Police Department and SRMT Community Nutrition held the 'Ready Set Kick' event on Friday, July 13th. The event began at 4 p.m. with local law enforcement and community members joining together to play kickball. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office was on-site issuing Safe Kid Cards. There was also other activities and free food for everyone who joined the event. There was no real winners or losers during the kickball game, just a lot...
As a part of this year's Akwesasne Wellness Week events and activities, the SRMT Outreach Department held a health fair at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, Station 1. The Health Fair took place on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with different departments and organizations set up to answer questions and educate the community on a large variety of health issues. Community members had the opportunity to have their blood pressure and blood sugar checked. Families with young...
Community Members gathered at the former IGA on Saturday, July 1st, to celebrate the swearing in of the new Tribal Clerk, Sub-Chief and Chief. The event began at 11 am, with Brendan White welcoming everyone in attendance. Before anything got started, Tewenhniserathe Benedict did the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen. Once everything was said and done, Brendan White introduced the Standing Arrow Singers, who sang a welcome song on the big drum. As soon as the welcome song was finished, acknowledgements...
The Akwesasne Cultural Center has recently wrapped up another successful basket making class taught by Denise Jock. The last class took place on June 25th, with a potluck and students showcasing their finished projects. There were students of all levels, some were able to finish 6 baskets during their time in class. One student, Sally Martin, stated, "I moved back in 1994, and I have been coming to the museum to learn to make baskets at the classes held here." The students were lucky to have...
C.C.V.S held their graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 26th, beginning at 1 pm. Many students from Akwesasne attended with their family and loved ones to celebrate their accomplishments. This year there was an outstanding number of students graduating with awards and bursaries to acknowledge their hard work and dedication. Class of 2018 Mikalee Adams: AMBE Bursary & Certificate Jessica Atkins: AMBE Bursary & Certificate, Enbridge Aboriginal Bursary Marissa Benedict: AMBE Bursary & Certificate,...
Hundreds of people gathered at the Wild Center, located in Tupper Lake N.Y, to join the "Ways of Knowing" Celebration on July 7th. The Wild Center is located approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes always from Akwesasne, but the distance did not deter local community members from joining the celebration. The day was filled with activities, demonstrations, storytelling, exhibitions and tours all related to the Haudenosaunee culture. The Wild Center recently partnered with the Akwesasne Cultural...
Ne Ahkwesáhshne Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten Ronkia'tarohrókstha nahé:'a sahatíhsa wahon'therísa Denise Jock ronwatirihonniénhahkwe. Ohiarí:ha tewáhsen wísk shiská:rahkwe ne oh na'kénhkha sahontóweienste. Né:'e ne oh na'kénhkha wahontóweienste akwé:kon tahatikhwénhawe, skáthne wa'thón:tonte tánon wahonwatina'tonnión:nahase tsi nihona'therò:tens wahatíhsa. Kwáh ken'nihotikióhkwa ákte na'tehón:ne ókia'ke ià:ia'k niwa'thé:rake wahon'therísa tsi nikarì:wes rontóweienstha. Tsionkwè:ta, Sally Martin, wa'ì:r...
The Akwesasne Cancer Support Group held their annual 5K Run and Walk, in celebration of their 10th Anniversary. The weather was beautiful, and the rain held off just long enough for participants to enjoy the scenic walk. The event took place at the Snye Recreation, with registration beginning at 8:30. Community members and participants enjoyed a grand breakfast from 8 am to 11am. The Seymour Sisters from Kawehnoke, generously volunteered their time and services, cooking and preparing the...
On Friday, June 15th the Akwesasne Child and Family Services alongside Wholistc Health and Wellness organized a community BBQ, in honor of all the fathers in Akwesasne. The event took place in the common space, at the four corners in Kawehnoke. Brandon David from Akwesasne Child and Family Services stated, "We wanted to have the Fathers Day BBQ here, at the tennis courts, to let the island residents know that we can do stuff here, too. There are always events on the south side of the Akwesasne,...
Akwesasne was host to the 31st Annual Ontario Native Fire Fighters Society Conference & Competition, which took place at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. It has been 30 years since the competition has been held in Akwesasne. It is safe to say it was a successful turnout; it was one of the most attended and largest in the last 15 years. The conference consisted of three days of firefighter and fire prevention hands-on training sessions...
The St. Regis Recreation Dance Club hosted their Annual Party in Park Dance Recital on Wednesday, June 6th. This year's theme was Hip Hoppin' Through History. The recital was held at the St. Regis Recreation, outside in the field. Hundreds of community members came out to support a group of brave and talented dancers. The event began at 6pm, with Kevin Lazore emceeing the event, introducing each act to the stage. Each dance class was able to perform a number, which they had practiced very hard...
Andrew Chubb, a young man from Akwesasne, was selected to compete in the Down Under Sports in Australia. The event will take place June 26th for 10 days. The Down Under sports is not just a competition, it's a growing experience for anyone talented enough to be invited. The Olympic like competitions, are aimed at young people who have undeniable talent. Andrew was selected to compete in Cross Country Meet, which he is exceptionally good at, as I had seen for myself while covering the ABGC 10k...
The 5th Annual Heart to Heart and Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club 10K Walk & Run Race took place on Saturday, June 9th. The event began at 8 am, giving time to individuals to register last minute. The official beginning of the race started at 9 am, with the participants divided into two groups, walkers and runners. The race began at Heart to Heart Fitness Center and ended at Heart to Heart Fitness, with food and music for the participants to enjoy. This year there were well over 200 participants...
The second Annual Little Heroes Safety Training Camp took place this past Friday, June 1st. The event was held at the St. Regis Recreation from 5 to 8 p.m. The Little Heroes Safety Training Camp consisted of a variety of booths, each with a different safety topic to learn about. The event was aimed at children ages 2 and up, for it's never too early to start teaching our young ones about safety. The different safety topics that were discussed were: cyber safety in superhero style, water safety,...
