A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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In what can be considered a smashing success, pumpkins, goblins, ghouls and zombies were everywhere at the St. Regis Recreation Center on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Over 100 children from toddler to teenager came dressed in their Halloween costume. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles started to arrive at 3pm and you could see they had taken time to make sure their little musketeer, bumblebee, and mad hatters were ready. The Halloween Party started with a costume parade through the center,...
On a cold and windy Sunday morning over 45 families travelled three hours to walk 2.5 miles in support of other family members who have been affected by cancer; family members who were once their sister, their Ista, their Auntie or Tota. Or they walked for family members who are still fighting the battle against cancer, fighting strong enough to walk along with others and to walk for those who no longer can walk. More than 276 teams and 4000 people took part in the annual walk that raised over...
On Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2014, the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program showcased a full weekend of sharing cultural knowledge and Kanien'keha language. Each of the four areas in the ACR; Traditional Medicines and Healing, Fishing and River Use, Hunting and Trapping, and Horticultural and Traditional Foods, had interactive displays and activities that everyone could take part in. Each display and activity reflected the amount of time and effort the program members put...
It's not unusual to find independent, strong Mohawk women. And it's not unusual to find strong, independent and creative Mohawk women. What makes this strong, independent and creative Mohawk woman stand out from other women is this woman is artistically fearless. Niio Perkins has created a world for herself by knowing what she likes and making her own road artistically. Armed with knowledge and a comfortable understanding of her own Haudenosaunee culture, Perkins isn't afraid to bring her...
Under falling rain and cloudy skies, nine paddlers launched two canoes from the Native North American Travelling College dock on Saturday, October 4th. The two canoes travelled down the St. Lawrence River and up the Racquette River to land behind the Akwesasne Museum to mark the celebration of "Bringing Home the Canoes". This canoe journey was made possible by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Kanikonhri:io i:wa ne Ona’:ke “Good Minds in the Canoe,” Akwesasne Canoe and Kayak Club, and Canoe...
The Akwesasne Child and Family Services Community and Traditional Support Programs’ Kawennota’kie Canoe Journey recently created the “Outstanding Akwesasne Women Award.” This award is given “In recognition of women role models whose commitment helps strengthen Akwesasne.” This award recognized the strength, wisdom and knowledge in eight Akwesasne women. Most importantly, this award acknowledges the element that is most often overlooked but is expected in every job, every assignment and every p...
New York City is home to approximately 18,000 actors. This weekend alone there are 157 live performances, which do not include opera, dance and academic theaters. Some live performances are held in anything but stand-alone theaters, many performances are given in auditoriums, colleges, universities, and you can even find first rate concerts and productions in some churches. Then there are live performances given for free. Where the actors, directors, sound and lighting people (if there are...
On Friday September 26, 2014 the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 was packed with community members who participated in the Akwesasne Disability Awareness Day. With over 20 services and programs participating, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, St. Lawrence Lewis County BOCES and the Akwesasne Area Management Board had tables set up with pamphlets, brochures, flyers, and almost every bit of information you might need for yourself or your family...
Many people are familiar with the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association. We know they exist, yet few know what they do. While existing is fine, existing with a clear mandate to help others, gives existing meaning and purpose. The ACSA has 30 members, and besides making rules on how Akwesasne businesses conduct themselves, the members are required to pay fees to the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association. Over the years the Association had regularly collected fees but never really had a fair and equitable way of distributing them in a...
Living in Akwesasne presents a unique set of daily challenges when it relates to crossing the border. Often, we think we are the only people group of people who have to go through this daily; we cross the bridge, we stop and pull out one of at least five identification pieces (New York State ID or driver's license, Ontario ID or driver's license, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal ID, Canadian Status Card, or a Passport from either country.) Just think, every time we drive across the river to visit our...
There is a saying, it takes a whole community to raise a child, and this summer the Ionkwari wa kaien Youth Camp certainly made it so. Through a concerted effort of several programs and the energy and spirit of many, the Ionkwari wa kaien Youth Camp, which ran from August 11 to the 15th, had another successful year. Over 30 children from the ages of 8 to 11 spent five days participating in a variety of activities designed to bring our traditions and customs alive and active. Each day started wit...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education held their 8th Annual Fun Fair "Cirque Du Akwesasne" at the Akwesasne Mohawk School on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. With carnival games, pony rides, a bouncy house and water slides, there was fun for all. Plenty of Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education teachers, staff and board members, and parents and students from all three districts were present with one goal in mind - have a great time before school starts! AMBE Education Interns Nichelle Loran, Madison...
On Saturday, July 26, 2014, the Akwesasne Cultural Center unveiled the DVD, "Master Fancy Basket Maker; Katsitsienhawi Florence Benedict" to a theater full of fellow basket makers, family and friends of Florence Benedict. Florence Benedict's family members were present to honor their mother; Florence's children: Becky Benedict, Lloyd Benedict, Daniel Benedict, granddaughters and great grandchildren. The value of a truly good film takes a person on a ride through a variety of sentiments and...
The extensive basket collection of the late Salli Benedict is now on display at the Ontario Power Generation Visitor's Center. The collection's opening was on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 9am with family members, MCA Chiefs, OPG staff and Akwesasne community members present. There are more than 88 baskets on display at the OPG Visitor's Center and according to Jasmine Benedict, the late Salli Benedict's daughter, Salli began collecting when she started working at the Native North American...
For the past four years, the family of the late Tina Thompson gathered to host the Tina's Pride Softball Tournament, and each year the tournament continues to grow, gathering more volunteers to help out and more teams entering to play. This year was extra special with Tina Thompson's son Travis Thompson's team "Spitting Llamas" taking first place. Second Place went to "Saint Boys" after playing several back-to-back games and third place was won by "Big Hits". Charlie White's Memorial Softball...
Just like Vince Vaughn’s character stated in the 2005 movie, “Wedding Crashers” there could be serious mistakes being made, and those mistakes are affecting you (and your credit score). Knowing your credit score is one thing, and knowing what is on your credit report is another. In 1971 a federal statute called the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, was passed into law. The law helps to ensure the privacy, accuracy, and fairness of consumer credit data such as credit reports. The FCRA affords consumers the right to dispute any infor...
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 the North Channel bridge was open for all community members to take one last historic walk before demolition would begin in August. The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (SIBC) in collaboration with The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) had extended the invitation. In preparation for this event, large historical photographs and posters were set up on walls as you entered the bridge and on the bridge itself. The walk itself was reminiscent of long ago...
On Tuesday, July 1, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held their Inauguration Ceremony for incumbents, Chief Ron LaFrance and Sub-Chief Michael Connors. The ceremony was held in front of the former IGA building under promising sunny skies and a brisk summer breeze. The Swearing In ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries from surrounding communities and counties. They included: Karen St. Hilaire, St. Lawrence County Administrator; Michael Maneely, Village of Malone Trustee; Billy Jones,...
Through the combined efforts of Tarbell Management Group's local Tim Horton's and the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, they are sending one fortunate child, Logan LeBehn to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation Camp. Logan is the ten year old child of Randa Martin, and a club member of the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club. Jessica Cree-Jock, Director of the ABGC was contacted by TMG and she was asked to find a child who would benefit from nine days at a Tim Horton's Camp. The ABGC immediately started...
Akwesasne has a new club in town. If you are into canoeing, kayaking, or just being on the water this club is for you. Actually the club was created for you and your entire family. The Kanikonhr'i:io i:wa ne Ona':ke Canoe and Kayak Club was created by Rob White under the auspices of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police. Everyone is invited to participate and the club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at various marinas, docks and beaches in Akwesasne. The club has a variety of canoes and kayaks for you...
Summer is here and while most people will head to the river, beach or island, some like the sights, sounds and bustle of the big city, and you can’t get any bigger than New York City. Sure we can run to Ottawa or Montreal but we have all been there and I haven’t run into many things that are really free to visit. What is different about NYC is the number of places offering free entrance. Besides, New York City is so exciting and it’s a great way to introduce your older kids to interesting and educational places and to GET THEM OUT OF STORES AND...
On Tuesday, June 24, 2014, the Akwesasne Mohawk School's principal Lynn McCarthy, along with the K-5 teacher Ms. Ashley Levac and Ms. Thompson, presented students with recognition and achievement awards to move them up to grade one. The AMS gym was transformed into a softly lit, tastefully decorated room (gym) with a balloon archway, purple colored streamers and purple covered tables with lit centerpieces rather than row seating. Students entered the room with the traditional "Pomp and...
On June 19, 2014 the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club held their Mentor Appreciation night. The ABGC have three different mentoring programs at the club; The "Be Great Graduate Mentoring", which is a Boys & Girls Clubs of America program targeting Boys and Girls Club staff. Most of the staff at ABGC are mentors in this program that has 50 mentees enrolled in grades 6-10. Secondly; the National Congress of American Indians mentoring program has 25 mentees and this program has volunteering mentors...
The Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School recently held their graduation on June 26, 2014 in the auditorium. Principal Patricia Brown, along with Vice Principals Jason Wagensveld and Lyle Ferguson, and local dignitaries, presented one hundred and sixteen students with diplomas, certificates and awards. CCVS held their graduation in two sessions, the morning graduation ceremony session was held at 10am for students with their last name beginning with the letter A to L, and the afternoon...
Twin Cam Engine. Big Block. 326 V8. 750 Four Barrel Holley. If these terms grab your attention then you need to be at Twinleaf every Wednesday night to see a line-up of classic cars whose numbers should grow weekly. Manager Craig Lawrence has put together a full night with specials in the Fresh Express Restaurant, Sweet Treats and convenience store. Customers can ask for a "Twinleaf Cruisers Card" to receive discounts at all three. For the first Wednesday, Twinleaf Cruisers had 10 cars lined...