A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Thursday November 29, 2012 and Friday November 30, 2012, 10 women had the opportunity to share what shaped their lives. The Iethinisten:ha Akwesasne Family Wellness Program hosted their 15th Annual Celebration of Life Conference at the Snye Recreation Center. What events, what people, what places brought their most treasured and most feared experiences to the forefront of their minds to share with a room full of neighbors, cousins, aunties and Totas. With speakers sharing their life...
DON’T RELY ON A SINGLE SITE: When checking booking sites, make sure you check a few to get the best deals, especially if you will be traveling out of the country. For international flights, check both the airline you want to fly and any U.S.-based codeshare airlines. For example, when flying from Montreal to Paris, check Air France and Air Canada. You’ll be booked on the same flight but one airline may offer a fare for less. HOUSE SWAP: You stay in my house, and I stay in yours. You pay an annual membership fee, which generally adds up to les...
Don’t let the high price of working out deter you from reaching your fitness goals. Working out at home can be just as satisfying and rewarding as joining a gym. Here are a few tips to help keep you fit and save money at the same time. WALK, RUN, WALK, RUN. Walking and running are free. Free. Free. Free. You can do it any time of day on any given day in any given town, city or country. Always be aware of where you are running/walking and always let someone know you are going out with a quick text or call. IMPROVISE. Get creative before you m...
Randa Martin had a vision, as many artists do. But this vision included many, many artists. And all of the artists are from Akwesasne. To make this vision a reality she has worked countless hours, all voluntarily, to create and sustain an artist co-op in Akwesasne. This co-op is called Native Creations and is located at the Kainekehake Plaza under Rez Ink and next to Mohawk Vision. Once you walk into this shop your senses are filled with vibrant color, rich texture, beautiful aroma and soothing...
The Akwesasne Museum once again hosted a Wampum Discussion evening on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. The meeting was held upstairs in the library and was attended by 6 people. The Discussion isn’t lead by any one person, nor do they have a “main” or “guest speaker.” Instead the evening is what the initial intent of the wampum and our entire historical and sociological presence is based on – an oratory of each individual’s account or relation they have with their understanding of what “wampum” is and what “wampum” means to them. It was a very r...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Economic Development Office recently sponsored their annual Akwesasne Business Meeting on November 6, 2012 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino training room. The meeting was open to all Akwesasne business owners and those thinking of starting their own business. The meeting had a number of speakers all ready to offer their expertise in starting and running a successful business. The day started with Steve Cook of the SRMT Economic Development office and Michelle Collins o...
The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council’s Environment Division hosted a community gathering to share information on the Proposed Environmental Protection Agency’s Grasse River Remediation. This meeting was held on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the St. Regis Mohawk School Multipurpose room as part of EPA’s public participation responsibilities under Section 117(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980. This reg...
Two Sweet Aimee Marshall and Terra Lewis, owners and operators of “The Chocolate Chicks,” along with the Economic Development Office of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe recently held their 3rd Annual Craft Fair at the Akwesasne Senior Center this past Saturday, October 27, 2012. Ms. Marshall stated that the Economic Development office’s Steve Cook and Kasey Thomas have been very helpful in giving support to make this event a reality each year. And by the number of vendors and buyers it turned out t...
Continued from last week… 6. THINK ABOUT SWITCHING TO SNOW TIRES. Then you might want to improve traction even more by investing in winter tires and using them over the next few months instead of your usual all-season tires. When shopping around for snow tires, ask about all the fees that might come into play, such as fees for mounting and balancing. You can accomplish this easily and make accurate cost comparisons by asking each store for the “out the door charge.” Good snow tires make an incredible difference on a snowy road, but keep in mi...
Ryan Hill, originally from Six Nations, now living in Akwesasne, recently won the Saratoga Springs Native American Festival Art Contest with his soapstone carving entitled “Passing on the Tradition.” Ryan could be seen working in front of the local business “Mohawk Printing” located on Route 37 not far from the Akwesasne Library. During the past summer months, you could often see Ryan transform a solid piece of soapstone into a masterful piece of artwork over a span of several weeks. The bea...
We’ve all been living here for many years now and let’s face it - we live in a climate with cold temperature for at least six months of the year. And we all know the dangers of driving an unsafe vehicle during the winter. They make great stories in the spring but not while you are broke down and freezing while waiting for help to arrive. These tips can serve as handy reminders of simple steps you can take to stay safe and keep your vehicle in good working order this winter. In fact the following tips literally could be life saving. 1. GET THE...
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 Dr. Hillary Pyke celebrated 10 years of business by turning back the price of eyeglasses 10 years, and all sunglasses were marked 25 % off. Also, clients and customers who stopped and made a purchase were entered into a draw for Oakley bags and sportswear. Dr. Pyke has been serving the community of Akwesasne and surrounding area as an optometrist who is able to assess, diagnose and prescribe corrective eyewear. Besides prescribing eyeglasses, she also offers...
It’s that glorious autumn season once again, and with it comes spectacular fall foliage, toasty warm sweaters, crisp fall evenings, plenty of hot tea and APPLES. And in this North Country region we have an abundance of apples. The Macintosh apple was developed right here in southern Ontario. There are plenty of apples to choose from your local farmers market to the grocery store. Unless you are making applesauce or apple butter where a few bruises will not make any difference, choose firm ripe apples for the most flavor. I have included 3 a...
The Tuscarora started a very unique program on October 1, 2012. Tuscarorans will have the opportunity to “move” alongside those walking, running, hiking, biking, and canoeing on the 900 mile Migration Project. For every 30 miles you move about under your own power, you can receive one representative wampum bead. Participants can win prizes along their journey and share in the message about cultural survival and environmental shifts and the need to change how humans “move about.” In the end those who complete all 900 miles will receive a compl...
The Native North American Traveling College is taking on an impressive and enlightening project with our local artists and craftspeople. This “Cultural Portrait” started about four weeks ago and its main focus and intent is to give a clear portrait of the number of artists and craftspeople practicing in Akwesasne. This project is being funded by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. Executive Director of NNATC said the main goal of this project is to find the answers to several questions inc...
The 2nd annual Wolf Belt Commemoration Day was held on Wednesday October 3, 2012. To commemorate this date, a Wampum Discussion Group was held at the Akwesasne Library Museum which houses the Wolf Belt. The Wolf Belt was constructed around 200 hundred years ago to commemorate a time when unity was needed to overcome the pressure of colonization. The resilience of the Mohawk people is evident in our ability to survive over the past few centuries. When we look back on our history we can...
THE BATHROOM Most cleaners for the bathroom can be deadly. Someone always had a story of near death by overuse of one single product in an attempt to clean the toilet bowl. Here are some far-less toxic ways to clean the dreaded toilet bowl. TOILET BOWL CLEANERS Combine ¼ cup of white distilled vinegar and 2 cups of water in a labeled spray bottle. Use as you would any commercial toilet bowl cleaner. For stubborn stains, spray the solution and leave it on to soak for 15 minutes. Swish with a toilet brush. Pour a cup of white vinegar into the...
Have you ever read the ingredients in your house cleaners; if it reads like a chemistry book and you have a difficult time pronouncing the ingredients, you are not alone. You should be aware of every product you bring into your home as this directly affects your health. Especially if you have young children and/or the elderly who are more susceptible to absorbing toxic chemicals found in home cleaners. There are many ready-made products that you can find in a health food store in the organic section. Read each label carefully. Check for...
Everyone already knows a number of ways to save energy in your home, but did you know that saving money also helps to save the planet in ways we can’t even imagine. Each time you put a dollar into your home to save energy you are putting two dollars into saving the planet. By reducing our carbon footprint we are also putting money in our pockets. Here are some money and planet saving ways to get ready for winter; some you have already heard and I hope some are new to you, like which way to have your fans running. Short Showers – We all think we...
Saving money can come in many forms, and by using technology services you can save big time on everything from text messaging to entertainment costs, such as movie theater tickets. Here are some practical ways to save money by using smart phone apps, free online services for boos, shows and movies. These little things can help you cut costs that you probably hadn’t noticed before. VoIP Services: SKYPE is Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP), which is a fancy term for the type of online services that allows you to make phone calls through an i...
3. SELL USED BOOKS I have a friend that sells used books from home. She was kind enough to share some ideas on how to get started and tips to do well. She explained that she buys used books from garage and estate sales, and then turns around and sells the books for cash on sites like Amazon, Ebay, Half.com and AbeBooks. She uses the scanner to determine how long it usually takes for a specific book to sell and how much it sells for. She told me that she makes a full-time living doing this. So, I got the scoop on how to run a business of this...
Call Centers: Sell Your Time and Voice If you have a great telephone voice, an ability to organize information quickly, and a quiet place in your home to work, you could make money working for a call center. What is it exactly? Call centers cater to businesses that don’t have someone to answer their phones 24 hours a day. The calls are routed to a call center, and then sent out to individuals who work from their homes. These workers are equipped with computers and software to be able to answer customers’ questions. The average pay for the...
Creating multiple streams of income can solve many obstacles and challenges while trying to stay financially stable. It’s a smart strategy but there are some things to take into consideration. If you are looking into getting a second job, you must be able to juggle the schedule of two jobs and home life. And you must be able to have reliable transportation. If those two become obstacles to making extra income you may want to consider working from home. There are plenty of legitimate ways to earn extra money sitting right where you are right n...
Mohawk Vision of Akwesasne is owned and operated by Dr. Hillary Pyke. She opened the store in 2002 with the goal of serving her own people and the people of the North Country. While her business supports many causes in Akwesasne, she wanted to focus on helping students step off the bus on the first day of school with a backpack filled with new school supplies. No matter what kind of clothes the child will wear of the first day of school, a child who receives a backpack from Mohawk Vision and...
Making less of an environmental impact while saving money getting ready for back to school sounds like an amazing idea. But how do the two go together? Getting ready for back to school can add up. There are new jeans, new shirts, new T-shirts, new sweaters, new socks, new shoes, the list seems endless at this time of year. Not to mention book bags, knapsacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, yes it is that time of year once again. But in terms of cost and environmental impact the biggest item is clothes, so that is the place to start to make your...
