A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Just before the holiday break, second graders at the St. Regis Mohawk School put on a Christmas play called "The Secret Christmas." Each of the four second grade classes cast characters, wore great costumes and memorized their lines, a great feat for second graders. It was a Christmas play about how there were two Christmases in one home, one being that of the Mouse family. All the students did a wonderful job....
On Thursday December 19th, the St. Regis Mohawk Elementary Band and Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Hahn and Mr. Potter, travelled around Akwesasne to bring holiday cheer through music to Elders. They left the school at about 9:30am and went first to Iakhihsohtha and then rode the bus to the Seniors Center. The band performed the songs "Jolly Old St. Nicolas," "Oh Come Little Children," and "Good King Wenceslas." The chorus sang "Pablo the Reindeer," "A La Nanita Nana" and "Blizzard on the...
The Salmon River Central Middle School Band, under the direction of Cindy Healy, travelled to the St. Regis Mohawk School before holiday break and performed songs for students and staff. About 85 band members performed. They played "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth," "Creatures in the Attic," "Coventry Carol" and "Countdown to Christmas." St. Regis Mohawk students and staff very much enjoyed the concert. After the songs, Santa himself made a surprise appearance, and staff of SRMS...
The Tsi Snaihne Child Care Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary. They have been open since 1993. RECE Supervisor Tracy Jacobs said, "The kids have been making 20th anniversary artwork." Tracy has been at the Tsi Snaihne Center for 5 to 6 years and has 16 years of experience in childcare. The center has a toddler room and a preschool room. "We'd love to add an infant room, we know the need is out there, but space is limited. Right now there is room for 10 toddlers and 16 preschool age...
Last Wednesday night, Akwesasne Toastmasters held an open house at the Human Resources Building for their last meeting of the year. The theme of the evening was "Fairytale of New York," which is a Christmas song. Toastmasters and welcomed guests started the meeting each taking a turn telling everyone what this theme meant to them. After the tasks for the evening were handed out, two members gave their speeches. The first speaker was Ginger Noble Sweeny whose speech, "Memories of Christmas, Past...
On Tuesday December 10th, members of several police agencies travelled to Iakhihsohtha to sing Christmas carols to Elders. Members of Tribal Police, AMPS, RCMP, OPP and some retired officials from these agencies, brought their singing voices, along with Santa Claus and the RCMP Safety Bear. They sang a number of songs like "Winter Wonderland," "Silver Bells," "Away in a Manger" and many more. Residents and staff were singing along, and the RCMP Safety Bear was a favorite to dance with. But...
On Tuesday December 10th and Wednesday December 11th, families filled the gym of the St. Regis Mohawk School to listen to their little ones sing some holiday tunes. Mr. Justin Hahn and Mr. Warren Potter directed the singers and all the concerts were very well done....
St. Regis Mohawk School students who got Student of the Month for November were treated to an ice cream social with the Principal on Friday. Principal Thomas led the kids in an "I scream for ice cream" cheer and the party was started. Students were served vanilla ice cream and had a smorgasbord of toppings to choose from including chocolate, strawberry and caramel syrup, sprinkles, chocolate chips, bananas, marshmallows and whip cream. There were some pretty gigantic sundaes to be had....
On Thursday night, St. Lawrence University students in the class "Environmental Perception and Indigenous Knowledge" presented posters to the community at the St. Regis Mohawk School. Students have been travelling to the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club and the St. Regis Mohawk School for one day a week since September. During their time here they have learned a lot about the community as Professor Celia Nyamweru has had several speakers present to the class. Six students created posters on topics su...
For the second year, employees of the Tarbell Management Group took their own money and purchased Christmas gifts for children involved in the SRMT Division of Social Services. This year, 139 presents were bought. Each participating employee picked the age and gender of a child and bought them a gift. There will certainly be some very happy children this Christmas thanks to the generosity of TMG employees....
On Friday, the Winter Ballroom at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort was filled with over 250 seniors for the Association of Senior Citizens and Office of the Aging of Franklin County Christmas Party. Guests were served a delicious meal and several prominent people attended and spoke. There were also several prizes to be won and a 50/50 raffle. Executive Director of the Association of Senior Citizens in Franklin County Susan Schrader emceed the event and first spoke about the tremendous work...
The Planning, Construction and Public Works department of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe participated in Movember, a no-shave policy meant to raise awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of getting checked. Individuals collected pledges and it was decided that the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group be the organization to receive whatever funds were raised. Colleen Thomas was a factor in choosing ACSG. She explained that she has seen first hand all the good the group does as her mother Ida...
Friday December 6th was Canada-wide Jump Rope for Heart day and the Kanatakon School has been participating for almost 10 years. All day students filed in and out of the gym to get active for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The kids have been collecting pledges and on Friday they certainly earned them. Sweets Jacobs and Allyson Lamesse from Community Health came in and spoke to the kids about exercising and eating healthy and gave the kids a much-needed healthy snack after all that jumping....
On Monday, the Kanatakon School held a Hand-Balancing/Movement Workshop for the 5/6 grade transition class. Yuri Marmerstein taught the class. He is an acrobat from Las Vegas who was in Kingston doing a similar workshop. Josee Quenneville from Caveman Strong Gym set up his visit. She comes to the Kanatakon School twice a week to do fitness and weight training with the students. Principal Alice King said, "We're just trying to do everything we can to get the kids motivated about physical...
On Saturday, the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group set up sewing machines in the Seniors Center to make hats for cancer patients who have lost their hair. This is the 4th year the group has put on this event. A delicious lunch was served to those that participated. There was a lot of progress as many hats were made. There were many colors and styles and Edith said they improved the design this year to make the hats warmer. Members of the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group are all over the territory so...
Martin's of Moira Country Store was packed with people on Friday and Saturday for their 10th anniversary celebration. Martin's is a family owned and operated business. The Country Store carries just about anything you could need, from food to hardware, and housewares to animal feed, and many locally made products. People were treated to free coffee, donuts and a variety of samples of the goods the store carries. Patrons could also enter to win door prizes. Martin's of Moira Country Store is...
On Saturday and Sunday, Kateri Hall was filled with tables of handmade crafts, gift baskets and all kinds of stuff that would make great Christmas gifts. The St. Regis Mission Kateri Circle Annual Craft Fair and Concession was the place to be if you were Christmas shopping. There were 21 vendors and a variety of items were available. The event was held to raise money for the various expenses for the St. Regis Mission Kateri Circle and also for Kateri Hall. The kitchen was selling an assortment...
On Saturday night, the St. Lawrence Center Arena was packed with people ready to see some Amateur Mixed Martial Arts action, and they wouldn't be disappointed. Ten fights were on the card, including 5 title fights. Brett "The Hitman" Hart for CNY MMA International fought in the co-main event for the 155 lb. Interim Title. He came out strong at the bell and after some intense ground-and-pound, the ref stopped the fight in the first round against Zack Duncan, and Brett came away with his second be...
On Friday, the St. Regis Mohawk School celebrated Native American day with a school wide social and a special performance from the Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group. Kahnastatsi Jacobs emceed the event with help from Tianna Back and Taylene Hall. The program featured the story of the Three Sisters followed by Fancy, Jingle and Hoop dancers. Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group Performers: Tianna Back-M.C., Jingle & Three Sisters Chanel Thompson-Singer, Fancy & Hoop Dance Kyla Thompson-3...
Last Wednesday night, the Kanatakon School was the site for the Kids Comic-Con put on by Akwesasne Child and Family Services. The gym was filled with characters as 22 ACFS staff were in costume. Ironman also returned for ACFS and brought Batman with him. This was the first event of the kind for ACFS and it was to celebrate National Child Day. There were a few vendors and lots of prizes. They also had contests including a family costume contest and a comic strip contest. Participants signed in...
On Thursday night, the Middle School gym at Salmon River was home to the STEM Greek Fest. There were several vendors selling goodies and lots of student display booths themed around ancient Greece. STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and this is the first year Salmon River has implemented the curriculum. There are seven teachers involved with this program, which is project-based and cross-curricular. The program promotes collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. The...
Last Wednesday night, the Diva Dinner was held at the Seniors Center. It was put on by the ladies of the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment and was part of the National Aboriginal Addiction Awareness week activities. There were lots of prizes and party favors for a few dozen girls. This is the 5th year of the event and this year's theme was "Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it!" The idea of the Diva Dinner was originally thought up by Tsionatiio Laughing. A delicious meal was served to...
The Personal Development and Employment Program held at and sponsored by Akwesasne Area Management is wrapping up its classroom setting portion of the program and the students are moving to their job placements. The latest class formed a company called Platinum Passage. The group collectively came up with the name and their motto is "Together in Success." The class started in October and runs until the end of January and the teacher is Linda Lalonde. But as many of her students past and present...
On Friday, the Kanatakon School held a Science Fair. Teachers came up with various centers and booths all themed around "Harvest" and the gym was filled with them. Also on display were harvest projects created by students. The 5/6 grade transition class helped with various booths and parents were invited to attend as well....
Cst. Rob White, Community Service and Support Officer for AMPS, and Cpl. Cynthia Lord, RCMP Liaison with AMPS, were recently at Kanonhkwatsheri:io to raise awareness about services they offer. They handed out pamphlets on Victim Services of S. D. G. & A., Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse, Streetproofing and more. "We are community service officers on a daily basis," said Cynthia. "We do it every day," said Rob. This year's theme for Crime Prevention Month is "Engaging the Youth." Cynthia and Rob are...
