A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Time Warner Cable was at Koi Express Steakhouse Tuesday getting footage for the Akwesasne eatery’s new commercial, which is said to air by the end of the month. The commercial will air on Time Warner Cable channels to over 48,000 households in St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton counties. In addition to the upcoming commercial, Koi Express Steakhouse has been busy expanding their in-house menu which now includes delectable Mahi Tempura and Spice Shrimp. This Sunday, the first 30 customers to c...
The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department held their third annual boot drive fundraiser on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Oct. 12 during the Thanksgiving/Columbus Day holiday. Thanksgiving is usually a busy travel time for Canadians looking to enjoy the long weekend. The money raised will help to cover in-house expenses as well as their largest expense the new fan boat located at station 2 which is used in water rescues. Scotia Bank was also a special part of the fundraiser helping...
On Oct. 6, St. Regis Mohawk School students were bused in to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 to take part in “Fire Safety Education”. Fire Safety was started 24 years ago because there were so many fires and loss of life and it was time to do something. “The kids are real smart and we can tell that the program is working,” said Dick Laffin at the event last Tuesday, “the teachers are learning too.” Day long activities include the movie “Get Out Stay Out!” about fire...
It was difficult to miss the line of shiny classic cars parked outside the American Legion Post 1479 on Oct. 11; the last car show of the season before everyone put their cars away for winter. The show was organized by members of the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group with help from a local classic car club that will hopefully become a routine stop on the local car show route next spring. Organizers Louie Lazore, Reginald Mitchell, and Diane King are members of the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group tha...
Salmon River Central School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors started preparing for their future at the “Higher Education Day” College Fair held on Oct. 7. Many colleges and universities were represented, including local colleges such as Potsdam, Plattsburgh, and Clarkson University, as well as those as far as Cornell University and the University of Albany, and even the Armed Forces. “This is a good opportunity for kids to start thinking about school, future and start planning it out,” said To...
Let’s Get Healthy Program has been doing everything they can to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative measures within the community. A large contribution to their cause would be the construction of a $6.8 million diabetes building to better serve Akwesasne. Through various fundraisers and community efforts the Let’s Get Healthy Program has been able to raise an astonishing $1,259,000.00 towards the new facility. Community efforts such as the 3rd annual 7 miles for 7 generations bik...
If you answered Mali Africa than you were one of the few who could among those at the Trivia Night Benefit held at Cedar View Golf Course on Oct. 2. The benefit was held for Charlene Cole, a lifetime resident of Akwesasne and cancer patient who received gracious support from the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Burlington, VT. Ms. Cole was diagnosed with multiple myeloma after experiencing pain under her rib cage. She was being treated in Burlington and stayed at the Hope Lodge facility....
Bear’s Den Trading Post has been a trusted business in Akwesasne for over 50 years thanks to their loyal customers, and this past Oct. 3 they showed their appreciation by holding a carnival themed Customer Appreciation Day. The event also helped to celebrate Cubby‘s, Bear’s Den mascot, birthday. The main event took place under the large tent at the Bear’s Den parking lot. There were carnival themed games, an indoor obstacle course, bouncy house, face painting, pumpkin decorating, painted...
“As Natives, our nationality has the highest number of preventable disabilities,” said key note speaker Jim Warne from San Diego State University who spoke about Vocational Rehabilitation Services at Akwesasne’s Annual Disability Awareness Day Sept. 30. “We need to know about prevention strategies and get back to our traditional ways that have worked for us.” Akwesasne’s 7th Annual Disability Awareness Day was held at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 in Hogansburg...
Stephanie Cook a teacher at Jefferson Elementary, along with her sister-n-law Lisa Cook, a past art teacher, know the difficulties in purchasing educational supplies when the nearest store in the area is located 2 hours away in Watertown, NY. That is why in August. of last year they opened The School Zone, “the north country’s first stop for educational teaching supplies”, with the generous support from Stephanie’s Mother, Irene Cook owner of Cook’s Greenery, right here in Akwesasne. The Schoo...
The Akwesasne Freedom School’s 28 Annual Dinner and Quilt Auction was held this past weekend Sept. 26-27. The event was organized by parents and teachers of the school in order to raise funds for general expenses needed to run the school, such as: supplies and salaries for teachers and staff. “It helps support language and community” said an anonymous parent. Each family donated a quilt as well as other items. The quilts were auctioned off with the generous help of Steve Mccomber from Kahna...
St. Regis Mohawk School students received a special treat this past Sept. 23 when special guest author and photographer Micheal Patrick O’Neill was invited to share his works with students. Mr. O’Neill is an underwater photographer. He began this underwater venture when he started diving in 1992 and renting underwater cameras to catalog his trips. He quickly realized his passion for underwater photography and read as much as he could about the hobby. Shortly after he began selling his fre...
Elder abuse is a difficult topic but it is a real concern for many elders in Akwesasne. This is why a caregivers meeting was held on the topic at Tsi Tetewatatkens (Office for the Aging) on Sept. 23. Elders can be at risk because of mental or physical impairment, inability to meet their own needs, and if they have no one to assist them responsibly. Elder abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, or neglect. One recent example of elder financial abuse was the Grandparent Phone Scam affecting elders in central New York in March (Police...
Grandparents Day at Tsiiokwanonhsote was held at the facility on Kawenoke (Cornwall Island) on Sept. 34. The day was meant to celebrate our grandparents and involved a day full of live entertainment from the country rock group “Paul and the String Busters”, everybody’s favorite bingo, and door prizes. The event was enjoyed by all in attendance. But, many were concerned that the new bridge crossing policy prevented some people from attending. Visiting Seniors expressed their confusion to staff...
Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education youth from Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School and General Vanier Secondary School attended a talk at GV earlier this month from National Chief of Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo. Mr. Atleo was in Akwesasne to speak to MCA about the border crossing issue and to see it first hand. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne saw the visit as an opportunity for youth to hear about the importance of education from Mr. Atleo’s perspective and to educate others about th...
The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge is coming to Akwesasne. MCA’s Community Health Program, with funding from Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative, developed their own version of the hit TV show calling it The 3 Districts “Biggest Loser” Challenge. The idea was the result of a similar program out of six Nations Healthy Promotions Office which has been done for the past 2 years with much success. Already there are 50 teams signed up to take part in the challenge, which is approximately 200 people. Just like the TV show, Akwesasne’s Biggest...
The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club held their annual kids day grand opening dinner on Sept 11. The purpose of the event was to show the kids that the staff at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club appreciate them and want them to keep coming and to welcome new members. The event included a spaghetti dinner and many fun games and give-a-ways. C. D. Lewis, the club’s sports, fitness and recreation leader, had many fun activities planned throughout the event, including: carnival style games; staff m...
Girl Scout troops have been around Akwesasne for years. This year’s girl scout leaders held registrations for new girl scouts. Junior (grades 4-5) leaders Melerena Back and Joy Lazore-Gibson, and Brownie (grades 2-3) leaders Melissa Conners and Heather Durant. Girl Scouts are all about getting girls together to share in a journey and experience to build leaders, confidence, and courage in finding their strengths and using them to progress in life. This years theme, “Its your planet, love it!” Th...
Tsiionkwanonhso:te is located in Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) and is one of Akwesasne’s nursing homes dedicated to improving the quality of living for those who are unable to care for themselves. Tsiionkwanonhso:te is a place of living and they are dedicated to providing their residents, as well as members of the community, with excellent care and memorable activities. On Sept. 9, Tsiionkwanonhso:te played host to Sweet Dreams: a Tribute to Patsy Cline, a performance by SMILE theatre, a t...
It was impossible to ignore the rather large yard sale set up along Route 37 across from the Mohawk Bingo Palace last week. The 4-day yard sale has become known as “Da Yard Sale Outlet” and is a collection of yard sales from 6 families organized by Barbara and Joe Cook. In addition to yard sale items there were also hot dogs, hamburgers, corn soup, and potatoes prepared by Mrs. Cook, as well as candy apples, zucchini bread, and a candy table provided by friends and family. The focus of the eve...
Brandon Bradley is the owner of the recently opened Route 37 Tobacco and Deli shop on Route 37. The shop began as a tobacco shop until Mr. Bradley quickly realized that he had plentiful space at his new shop for more than just a tobacco shop. He considered a few alternative options, eventually settling on a Deli. The Deli is run and managed by Shirley Beaulieu and serves a variety of Boar’s Head products. Boar’s Head is of the highest quality in meats and cheese, their products are all natural a...
Many people do not know what a chiropractor does, or why they should visit one and according to chiropractor Dr. Paul C. Poirier, D.C., about 87 percent of Canadians do not visit a chiropractor. Dr. Poirier has been a chiropractor for 13 years, and has owned his own practice, Earthway Family Chiropractor on 812 Pitt Street Cornwall, ON, for the past 15 months. He will be opening a satellite clinic at the Akwesasne Medical Center in Kawenoke (Cornwall Island) in order to better serve the Akwesasne patient base who are affected by the bridge issu...
The Akwesasne Employment Resource Center held its first Job Finding Club at the office located at the four corners in Hogansburg. The Job Finding Club is 3 weeks long and is part of a national program designed to assist people with their job search. Linda Lalonde is a consultant that helped launch the Job Finding Club pilot here in Akwesasne. With 30 years experience, she is confident that the traditional method of job searching is the most successful. That is, instead of providing singular...
Jared Gray has been a fitness specialist with the Mohawk Healthy Heart Project for the past year and has been facilitating a fitness class every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-12pm for seniors at the Tsi Tetewatatkens (Office for the Aging) building. The class was developed by Mr. Gray because he really enjoys working with the tota’s (elders) and wanted them to be able to utilize the new building as much as possible. The fitness class can include 8-12 participants and each session goes for 4...
According to the Vehicle Rescue “Life Cycle” followed by all emergency responders, the first and most important thing is preparedness, which includes training courses. On Aug. 31, Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department held an extrication course for their department. Extrication courses are required for first time fire fighters and emergency medical technicians, and also serve as important refresher courses. HAVFD’s course was attended by 3 emergency services from Akwesasne: HAVFD...
