A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – The theme of “giving” for the month of November has been strong and clear. With the holiday season within sight, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino was able to keep the winning going all year long. November was no exception as the casino was able to reward $1,820,930 in total jackpots for the month. “We’d like to finish 2011 with a bang when it comes to jackpots,” states General Manager Patrick Bassney. Typically considered a “slow” month, November proved that it would not be underestimated. With the holiday season came pro...
Happy New Year to all and may the New Year bring you peace, love, happiness and an abundance of good health. As we enter a new year we can sit and think about what we want for this brand new year. We want our families to be happy and healthy, we want to help our families with all kinds of things and we want to be able to find ways to save money so we can buy the extras. This year 2012 the Consumer Corner will bring you ideas and ways to save money for your family needs. We will also bring you the best products to buy for quality and price. We...
The Salmon River High School Students of the Month for November and December were awarded. The Student of the Month is based on the character trait from the Book of the Month. The book of the month for November was Crow Call by Lois Lowry and the character trait was compassion. The book of the month for December was The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy and the character trait was generosity. Megan Bushey from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program...
This article is about Little Brother. He is my second son and is our baby and I’m very close to him. The difference with my second child was we weathered some rocky territory together. I had help when Big Brother was born. My in-laws were there and my husband was around to take turns with diapers and errands. Little Brother had me worrying about him and his well being before he was even born. Once he got here I rocked him through four months of colic while my husband was away at work. I slept nights with him on my chest while he battled p...
AKWESASNE, NY — The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is pleased to announce that we were selected as an official partner of Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids, an annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource. We are among 700 charitable agencies representing all 50 states in the United States, as well as Canada, Puerto Rico and 11 Latin American countries. The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club distributed coupons for children’s shoes to the families of our club members over the Holidays. “The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to help serve those who are...
4 was very productive. With the help of the community, C.A.T.S. was able to provide spay and neuter for 28 females and 37 males for a total of 65 this year. Thirty (30) of them were strays, including a pregnant female. A big THANK YOU goes to those who made time to bring them to the vet even though they were not their pets; it made a big difference. Also THANK YOU to Java Veterinary Center, who made this program possible. In order to cut down on costs we now have a new phone number: 1-315-600-7413. You can find us on Facebook: C.A.T.S....
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code and for Residency Permits under the Akwesasne Residency Law. Amanda Marie Tryon, age 20, daughter of Tamra Cook (Akwesasne) and Aurthur Tryon (non-native); Carmalita (Sampson) Swamp, age 31, currently registered with Tsartlip First Nation, British Columbia. She is the daughter of Darcy and Muriel (Jack) Sampson. Wanda (Murray) East, age 55, daughter of Catherine Tarbell (Akwesasne) and Robert Murray (non-native)....
The Rites of Passage Ceremony will hosting a Uncle & Aunties Meeting Sunday Jan 8th, 2012 at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse 10:00 am. Any adults interested in being part of the Uncle or Aunts council are welcome to join. For further info please call Louise McDonald at 613-575-2341 ext 3111....
We want to hear from the Youth of Akwesasne! What kind of activities do you want in your community? If you are between the ages of 15-29, join us at one of the following sessions: JANUARY 12, 2012 @ CORNWALL ISLAND RECREATION CENTER 6-8PM JANUARY 26, 2012 @ SENIORS CENTER IN HOGANSBURG 6-8PM * Attend a Meeting or Fill out a survey for your chance to win an iPad2 Refreshments/light snacks will be served For further information please contact: (613) 575- 2341 ask for Waylon Cook ext. 1040 or Tobi Mitchell ext. 2208...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Jan. 1st Mike Sunday Jan. 1st Alan White Jan. 3rd Shirley Arquette Jan. 3rd Susan Clifford Jan. 5th Mary Burgoyne Jan. 5th Reginald Mitchell Jan. 6th Marie Jock Jan. 6th Robert Lavalley Jan. 6th Annie McDonald Jan. 6th Liz Sunday Jan. 7th Evelyn Hume Jan. 7th Elizabeth Russell Jan. 8th Solomon Cook Jan. 8th Sue Robideau Jan. 9th Larry White Jan. 10th Alex Garrow Jan. 10th Jacquie Hall-Herne Jan. 10th Betty Lamendola Jan. 10th Caroline Tarbell Jan. 10th Shirley Therr...
Akwesasne, Ontario - This is your invitation to the “Little Christmas” Concert hosted by the members of the Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre and held at Tsiionkwanonhso:te. Little Christmas is one of the traditional names for January 6, more commonly known in the rest of the world as the Feast of the Epiphany. It is the traditional end of the Christmas season and the last day of the Christmas holidays for both primary and secondary schools. For some, it’s considered bad luck to take the holiday trimmings down before Little Christmas. In the Spani...
Fri. Jan.6th No Doctor Mon. Jan. 9th Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Tues. Jan. 10th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. Jan. 11th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Thurs. Jan. 12th No Doctor...
Fri. Jan. 6th Dr. Forson-Men’s Clinic 9:00-11:30 Sat. Jan. 7th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. Jan. 9th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 9:00-11:15 Tues. Jan. 10th Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9:00-11:00 Wed. Jan. 11th No Doctor Thurs. Jan. 12th No Doctor...
PO Box 101 - Akwesasne, Que .H0M 1A0 OR P.O. Box 1043 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact Diane King [email protected]...
The Akwesasne Library is a public library that serves the people of Akwesasne and the surrounding communities. Recently, the library installed a new wireless internet connection, which now requires a passcode to access. You must have a library card before receiving the passcode. To get your free library card please see the front desk staff or if you have misplaced your card the staff has it on file. We would also like to remind patrons to return overdue books and media. The library will forgive overdue fines if materials are returned before...
Harry Snowboy, (Cree) will give a talk on his book: “A Voice from the Wilderness” at the Akwesasne Cultural Center on Friday, January 6th from 7 to 9 pm. books will be available for purchase. Harry Snowboy is a traditional healer from the James Bay Area of Chisasibi, Quebec. Through cultural teaching and the use of ceremonies, Harry helps reconnect people to their identity and assists them in contributing to the well-being of their communities. Harry is a member of the Seven Generations Healing Network, where he is a cultural advisor and wor...
Jeremiah “Happy” Point and Corrine Johnson are hosting a food documentary series for about 20 weeks on Monday nights at 7pm at Cornwall Island Crossfit behind Express Gas. We have a $200 gift certificate from Peasant Crafts farm of organic meats and a juicer as second place for best attendance. We have shown Food Inc. for week 1, and Food Matters for week 2. Week 3 was “The Gerson Miracle”. We have a Facebook group, called The Truth about Food. Please help spread the word about this communi...
Akwesasne, NY – On December 23, 2011, the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club (ABGC) hosted their Annual Christmas Party at the ABGC. This event was attended by 100 club members and parents. On behalf of the ABGC staff, club members, and families, we extend a big Nia’wen Ko’wa (Thank-You) to all of the local businesses and community members who donated funds, food, items, and baskets to the overall success of this years event. The staff and especially the children, of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club...
The Massena Red Raider Boys hockey team played host to Malone Franklin Academy last Friday night at the Massena Arena. The Raiders skated away with an 8-0 victory over the Huskies (1-6). The Northern Athletic Conference win gives the Raiders a seven game winning streak and 7-2 overall record. The first period saw single goals from Josh Blair, Ryan Chauvin, Jayden Wood and Jake Kormanyos. In the second period Luke Bender (2 assists), Cullen Baines (2 assists) and Conner Dix (2 assists) each...
Akwesasne player Alley Bero - forward for Saints Athletes Thurs. Jan. 5: 7:00 pm SLU vs. Boston College at Boston, MA Fri. Jan. 6: 3:00 pm SLU vs. Northeastern Boston, MA Tues. Jan. 10: Vermont vs. SLU at Appleton Arena Fri. Jan. 13: SLU at Brown Providence, RI 7pm Sat. Jan. 14: at Yale, New Haven, CT 4:00 pm Fri. Jan. 20: SLU at Clarkson at Appleton Arena 7:00 p.m. Sat. Jan. 21: SLU at Clarkson Potsdam, NY 3:30 p.m....
Valerie Jackson Valerie is the daughter of Lawrence and Sandra Jackson from Akwesasne. She wears the jersey #24 and plays defense, and has been playing hockey for 3 years for North Franklin hockey. Valerie would like to thank her parents for always being at her games and bringing her everywhere for hockey. Her famous hockey quote is “the only person you have to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” Victoria Thompson Victoria is the daughter of Curtis and Louise Thompson from Akwesasn...
14-358-6664 Fri. Jan 6th 8:15 – 12:30 HS Phys. Ed-E. Durfee 3:30-5:00 Girls Varsity Hockey Practice 5:00-6:00 North Franklin Hockey 6:00-8:30 Boys Varsity vs. Norwood-Norfolk 8:30-9:30 North Franklin Hockey 9:30-11:00 Casey Cartier Sat. Jan. 7th 8:00-6:00 North Franklin Hockey 6:00-8:00 Public Skating 8:00-9:00 Shamrock Figure Skating 9:00-11:00 Available Sun. Jan. 8th 8:00-2:00 North Franklin Hockey 2:00-4:00 Public Skating 4:00-9:00 Shamrock Figure Skating 9:00-10:30 Available Mon. Jan. 9th 7:00-8:30 Rink Maintenance 8:30-9:15 Phys. E...
BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 Non League Massena at Salmon River MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 Massena at Potsdam Salmon River at St. Lawrence Central GIRLS BASKETBALL FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012 Non League Salmon River at Massena TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012 Potsdam at Massena St. Lawrence Central at Salmon River BOYS HOCKEY FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012 Norwood-Norfolk at Salmon River SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012 Ogdensburg at Massena WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 Potsdam at Massena GIRLS HOCKEY THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 Canton at Salmon River FRIDAY,...
Mens Hockey Schedule Local players are Kevin Davey, Pete Porter, Kyle Roundpoint, Eric Sisto, Trey Smoke, Jacob Swamp, Nolan Thomas, Evan Thompson, Iothore Wheesk Wed. Jan. 18 MVCC at Broome CC 7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 21 MVCC at Monroe CC 7 p.m. Sun. Jan. 22 Oswego State (AHCA) vs. MVCC 7 p.mk. Fri. Jan. 27 Framingdale (AHCA @ Albany) 9:15...
