A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Seniors Club Annual Food and Craft Show was held on Saturday at the Seniors Center. The Center was jam packed with vendors selling dolls, quilts, beadwork, knit work and jewelry, just to name a few items available for sale. There was also a meal and baked goods for sale, and a Mohawk auction and quilt raffle drawing. Lois Thomas, President of the Seniors Club, guessed this had to be around the 20th year they have done the event. Money raised from the event goes to many things. Building...
On Wednesday, the Kanatakon School celebrated its first Awards Assembly of the school year for the month of September. Principal Alice King emceed the event. The Kanatakon School gives several different awards to students to motivate them to excel in different areas. There are Student of the Month Awards, Physical Education Awards and Perfect Attendance for which students receive a certificate. Showing Good Character gets students a feather, and an award called “Caught You Speaking K...
On Wednesday afternoon, the communications building was Jammin’ for Andy. McDuck, Joe Cal, Don Elston, Terry Terrance and Bob Charlie went live on the air on CKON to pay tribute to their friend Andy White. He has been a musical celebrity in the community for decades, influencing and helping so many, they wanted to lift his spirits. McDuck, Andy’s son-in-law was on drums. Joe Cal, one of the original Thunder Tones, said, “I’ve been Andy’s sidekick for 60 years.” Don Elston played with the Th...
On Friday, September 27, the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) program held its annual Disability Awareness Day at the former First Americans IGA Building. The event highlighted community service programs and initiatives that help or support eligible individuals, including but not limited to those with disabilities. The main goal of the event was to create awareness to the community of the different types of programs available to people with disabilities. TVR has been putting on Disability...
At 6pm on Monday the Salmon River board room was packed for the SRC Board of Education meeting with people wanting to speak and hear the result of a vote that, with a yes, would amend the Feb. 20, 2008 resolution to strike the part of the resolution that bars William Plante from all future coaching positions in the district. Many might wonder, why is this coming up now? The SRC Board of Education meeting agenda read that in an earlier meeting “Trustee Peter Ghostlaw requested, and Trustee Roger Lapage Supported, to add the resolution to the n...
Last Wednesday morning, the Kanatakon School practiced Bus Safety. The kids were taught what to do if there was an emergency situation while they were on the bus, for example a fire. They were taught which ways to exit and also got hands on experience when they exited through the back emergency door. Great job to bus drivers and organizers!...
The Onkwehon:we Arts Council (OAC) is bringing the community “Alight at Night with the Arts” this Saturday September 21 at the St. Regis Recreation. The event will start at 7pm and go until 10pm. This is an event for the entire family. For event goers it should be quite a night. As of Wednesday there were at least 10 vendors and an estimate of 15 to 20 artists for the gallery. The pavilion should be the spot for stage performers/musicians, if the weather cooperates, and Bear Fox and the Akw...
On Saturday, CKON celebrated a Loyal Listener Appreciation Day. It was held at HAVFD #1 and hundreds came out for the event. CKON Board of Directors President Jerry Cook said, “It’s nice to see the community come out and have fun.” CKON Board member William Phillips said it was the second time they did a celebration on such a scale, and explained that CKON made no money at the event, as it was free for vendors to sell their goods. “I hope everyone had fun,” he added. They had dozens of sponso...
On Thursday, Truckstop #9, Three Feathers Internet Cafe, RezPhones and Pig Pen Chip Stand wrapped up the summer with some fantastic giveaways to show their appreciation to all of their customers at their Customer Appreciation Day. CKON’s Reen Cook and Misty Tarbell were on scene to help announce the winners of tons of prizes. There were several vendors on site under a large tent. Giveaways included free t-shirts and slushies, free coffee and cookies. The Pig Pen had a dollar special hot dog a...
On Sunday, Andria Cooke held a Speaking Circle at Smoking Arrow, the first of what she hopes will be many. You may just think, as the name Smoking Arrow suggests, it is just another smoke shop. But go for a visit one day soon and you will see that it is much more. Smoking Arrow also sells premium dog foods and herbs. The topic of the Speaking Circle was herbs, more specifically therapeutic herbalism and how to use natural remedies. Andria hopes to have many more speaking circles. It’s called a...
It’s been so many years that Valerie Garrow can’t even remember how many book sales the Akwesasne Library has held. But it comes once a year, usually for two weeks at the end of summer. Many of the books are donated to the library but some are from the library shelves. The book sale is in the garage in back of the library. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, 50 cents for paperback, and the best deal of all, $5 for a bag of books. And did you know you can donate books to the library anytime? But librar...
As an MCA summer student, graduate Ross Lafrance spent about 3 months with ACFS, from the beginning of June to almost the end of August. He spent his summer between the ACFS offices and the ACFS Summer Program at the Snye Recreation. His title was Youth Prevention Worker/Program Presenter. Ross spent the first month at ACFS offices planning what he would present to the kids at the Summer Program. He decided to use his experience to create a 5 week theatre course for the kids. Ross has been a...
Last Thursday, the JOM ABGC Summer Program came to an end, but they went out in style. The celebration was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School and started with a newspaper fashion show, after which a talent show began. Mr. Justin Hahn, band director at the St. Regis Mohawk School and Salmon River, emceed the event. For lunch there was pizza and wings, and then outside a bouncy house and waterslide awaited. Summer Program Coordinator Tim Cook said, “I’m happy there is a lot of parents here. This...
The Senior Center held an appreciation lunch on Monday for everyone who helped after the flood that happened on June 15. Director Kallen Martin explained that it was a big effort. At least 2 inches of water sat on the floor. The laminate flooring began to bubble up after it finally dried, and it was clear that the floor had to be replaced. The maintenance and custodial staff of the Tribe had to move everything, box up countless files, and move desks and computers. Martin recognized about 30...
The Seniors Center have a new program to host workshops. The Healthy Choices for Healthy Living workshop aims to “give participants tools to be their own self-manager.” That’s according to Senior Center Health Educator Tewentahawih’tha’ Cole, the program’s Master Trainer and Coordinator. Senior Center Activity Coordinator Chanel Cook is the program’s Peer Leader. New York State provides funding to the Office of the Aging to implement an evidence-based program related to health. The program w...
The talent show at the Franklin County Fair proved to be fruitful for Akwesasne. Brandon Gambill took third place for singing in the 19+ age category and Raylynn Sunday took first place for hoop dancing in the 14-18 age category. The talent show started with an elimination round where three judges only let six competitors into the finals. There were three age groups: an under 13, a 14-18 and a 19 and up. Raylynn Sunday is 14 years old and has been hoop dancing for about 4 years. She took...
It certainly was a party on Friday at the Snye Rec as the ACFS Summer Program wrapped up with a barbecue, music, waterslide, games and Ironman. This year the Summer Program had almost 70 kids. The kids were split into 6 groups by age and Summer Program Coordinator Danielle Oakes had plenty of help from summer students. Summer high school students were Trulee Herne, Wishe Greene, Tobi-Lee Roundpoint, Tyler Sunday, Lance Jacobs, Waheson Lazore, and Cory Garrow. There were also 2 college students,...
You know him from Kids For Fishing, an event PJ organizes that comes along every spring and allows dozens of kids to learn about fishing and safety. Well, over the weekend PJ took his fishing skills, and probably some of his policing skills, and officiated the St. Lawrence River Showdown in Waddington as part of the Bassmasters Elite Series. PJ was what is called a Marshall. For three days he was in boats with competitors to make sure there was no funny business. PJ signed up for this duty in...
On August 1 the Tewathahita Walking Trail was stroller central as dozens of parents walked to support breastfeeding. August is national breastfeeding month and the first week in August is World Breastfeeding week. Many towns put on a support walk. Organizer Kim McElwain explained that a couple of years ago someone told her about the walk in Malone and that’s where it started. Kim said, “We shouldn’t have to travel to walk, we should just have our own.” Luckily the walking trail was recentl...
The Akwesasne Youth Leadership group is planning a trip to Oneida, Ontario from August 14 to the 18 to hear the recital of the Great Law. They hope to have 6 to 8 people and their families make the trip. They receive no grants or funding so they have been having several events like the one on Friday where there was a silent auction and Tostada sale. They have been, and will be doing 50/50 raffles every Monday until August 19 with a $250 minimum payout. Teiosakentison Elijah, Wolf Clan, said,...
“I’m on my own healing path,” Bridget Thompson told me. And on that path, in a surprising turn, she has written four children’s books. They are called, “You’re Perfect Just the Way You Are,” “Love Doesn’t Hurt,” “This is My Body” and “Drugs Aren’t Fun.” Bridget started writing the books about 5 months ago. She wrote all four and illustrated them herself too. She said they came so easy to her. From the titles you can tell they are about the many abuses like drug and physical abuses. Bridget said...
A lunch started off the Student Bursary Presentation at Iohahiio on Monday afternoon, complete with dessert. Chief Abram Benedict opened the presentation congratulating the students and thanking the sponsors, Enbridge Gas and Bank of Montreal, for their years of partnership. Peter Valiquet and Mike Wagle from Enbridge Gas presented five bursaries to students to help with college. Enbridge Gas has been giving bursaries for roughly 7 years. They congratulated students and inquired about where they...
Raquette Point Rd was shut down to traffic early Wednesday morning due to a fire that broke out at Big Boys Gas Bar. The fire started shortly before 8:30 in the morning and minutes later HAVFD responded to the call. With the structure so close to the gasoline tanks and pumps, Fire Chief Derek Comins requested nearby departments for support to extinguish the structure fire, Norman Peters, Deputy Coordinator Car 5, said. There were several stations that responded including Bombay, Fort Covington,...
On Tuesday June 25th the Kanatakon School celebrated students who worked extra hard all year with an awards ceremony. Parents were invited to attend and it was a packed house. Principal Alice King applauded the staff and students for all their hard work and thanked parents for attending many events. AMBE Director of Education Barry Montour spoke about the success of the Skahwatsira program and projected 120 students for the fall. He also announced that each family will receive the Skahwatsira...
Kaweienon:ni Margaret Peters had already been working on a book for her students when one day she found herself getting a whole lot of help. An organization called “The Mighty Pen” found AMBE online and contacted them wanting to help their schools, specifically the Mohawk Language programs. From their website, “The Mighty Pen” was created to address the lack of opportunity for children in the developing world that don’t have access to even the most basic forms of public education. Having st...
