A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Amy Lazore On January 2-3, 2016 two Akwesasne teenage girl lacrosse players were invited to attend the Under Armour 150 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is an invitation only event for the top 150 freshman players in the class of 2019. The best in the United States were placed on teams to compete for two days. Jacelyn Lazore, age 16, played for Team Raid. Mirabella Lazore, age 15, played for team Fast lane. Four teams made it to the top for finals. The two sisters each made it and...
Project "Sticker Shock" is a community awareness program designed to prevent people 21 years and older from purchasing alcohol and providing it to underage individuals. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe's Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program recently teamed up with Salmon River high school students to visit participating stores and place stickers with a warning message about the penalties for providing alcohol to anyone under 21. By participating in this event, students are taking a proactive...
Akwesasne, NY (December 31, 2015)-Tarbell Management Group-owned companies Tim Hortons (both Akwesasne and Massena stores) stores donated proceeds to the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group and the St. Lawrence Cancer Group in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Tim Hortons stores raised monies through customer donations and selling pink donuts while the Bears Den Convenience Store donated $5 cents for every gallon of gas that it sold on October 24 -- National "Pink Out" day. Money raised by...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is pleased to announce it has increased the minimum wage for all tribal employees to $11.03. The new minimum wage went into effect on Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 1, 2016 and will immediately benefit approximately 120 tribal employees. It is an increase of 95 cents from the previous minimum wage of $10.08 per/hour. “This increase represents the Tribe’s efforts to provide a livable wage for tribal employees, especially for our front line workers,” stated Executive Director Tsiorasa Barreiro. “The Tribe’s increase i...
AWKESASNE - Mrs. Audrey N. "OZ" Cook, 59, of 759 State Route 37, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning, December 20, 2015 in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past 5 years. Audrey was born August 24, 1956, in Massena, daughter of the late Peter Sr. and Mary Deome Burns. She attended Cornwall schools and St. Lawrence College. On November 22, 1984, she married Julius G. Cook. Oz worked for the family business, Truck Stop #9 and Golden E...
O'Donald Bazil "Odie" Laffin, age 28, of Akwesasne, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2016 at Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site. Cherished son of Debbie Cree and Andrew Laffin "Anjo," loving brother of Lawrence Jock and loving godson of Shannon Oakes. Laffin was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Cecelia Ann (Sunday) Cree, Kaiahtanoron and Paul Cree, Aronhiawenhrate, his paternal grandparents Agatha Hattie Lazore Laffin and O'Donald Bazil Laffin, his step-father Wallace Jock...
Alexander Lazore sadly passed away on December 18, 2015. Baby Alexander Lazore of Cornwall, beloved son of Britney Truelove and Basil "Moose" Lazore. Loving brother of Kira Lazore and step-brother of Karoniahawe, Kanakwinetha, Asien and Watenatiiostha Lazore. Cherished Grandson of Paternal grandparents Marie Ransom and Raymond Lazore, Maternal Grandson of David Truelove and Shelly "Nana" Aubert and Sylvie "Memere" Julien. Great Grandson of Georgette and Reg, Margaret and Alexander Ransom. He...
This issue, the first of the year, is dedicated to the following people who left us in 2015. They are all greatly missed. William “Billy” J. Gardner, age 63, passed on December 23, 2014. Son of John W. and Isabel (Poirier) Gardner. Lori S. Martin Lazore, age 46, passed on December 29, 2014. Daughter of the late John and Grace (Rice) Martin. Angus N. McDonald, age 65, passed on January 6, 2015. Son of the late Angus and Sally P. (Garrow) McDonald. Earl R. Herne, age 82, passed on January 12, 2015. Son of the late Abraham and Christie (Laughing)...
Thank you Thank you to everyone who sent well wishes, prayers, cards and support in my difficult time. It means so much to me. A special thank you to Emily, Sesi, Margaret, Debbie, Helen, Cathy and Margie for everything you did. To my family, thank you, you all were so brave. I would not have made it through without the love of family, friends, and even strangers. Thank you, I will be forever grateful. –Sam...
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the gym located at the Grand Mohawk Inn was transformed into a wonderland for the Midnight Masquerade Prom 2015 for over 60 men and women who are served by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne support programs. Dressed in their finest attire, prom attendees enjoyed a delicious holiday meal catered by Twin Leaf Restaurants and everyone danced the evening away to music provided by DJ Jared Gray. The ladies were radiant with make-up donated by...
The 2015 Akwesasne Jr. B Indians Lacrosse team has had the most successful year ever in lacrosse, bringing home the coveted Founders Cup Nation Title Trophy. For years it has been the target of the Indians as epitomizing the best Jr. Lacrosse team in the nation. We have built a team over the last several years and had come so close in 2012 when we won the Silver medal in an extremely close match against Six Nation Rebels. This year we beat the Rebels out to great fanfare and encouragement from our Community. That success propelled us because...
Nia:ewn to April Lauzon from STRONG ROOTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION for donating 30 boxes of food and other food items for the Tsi Snaihne School Friends Helping Friends food pantry. The boxes of food will be sent home to those in need during the holiday season. Nia:wen to Kim M. McElwain from the Diabetes program for helping to organize the food donation. "The TSS food pantry helps 28 students and their siblings at home with food over the weekend and now over the holiday break. Many parents...
Shekon, Hunter’s Hope would like to say Niawen to everyone that helped with the Benefit and Craft show this past weekend held for Hunter Cooke at Kateri Hall. We had a great weekend with our local craft vendors and the great support of our community. There were many people involved and we have such heartfelt gratitude for them. Niawen to Bennett & Noel White, Gail White, Ramona Hudson, Diane & Ronnie Garrow, Kamie & John Swamp, Barry Thomas & Cece Francis, Tyson Thomas, Tawny Martin, Brittany & Dane Gorrow, Natasha Arquette, Chessie Thomas, M...
Tsi Snaihne School students and staff members had a coin drive during the month of December to help raise funds for the Friends Helping Friends food pantry at school. Students and staff members raised $516.00. Students were rewarded for their kindness with a movie and treat on December 16, 2015. Nia:wen to Guzzy for organizing the event. Nia:wen to Louie Francis and Ann Lazore of "Sugar Bebe's" for making cotton candy for the students. Submitted by Lynda Brown....
Niawen The Timekeepers wish to send out a huge Niawen to Deb Cook-Jacobs for coming out of retirement to help us put together the last issues of 2015. We couldn’t have done it without you. Have a wonderful New Year!...
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Mentoring Coordinator The time between the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, the 4-H Afterschool Mentoring youth have been enjoying an array of projects that target the 4-H essential elements that encourages key concepts of belonging, mastery, generosity and independence. At each of the group sessions (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), the Salmon River 4-H Mighty Shamrocks, Middle School youth and 5th graders from Salmon River and the St. Regis Mohawk School were...
WASHINGTON— On December 28, 2015, President Obama signed into law a bill phasing out the manufacture of facewash, toothpaste and shampoo containing plastic microbeads by July 1, 2017 and the sale of such beauty products by July 1, 2018. Following in the footsteps of California’s historic microbead ban enacted earlier this year, the Microbead-Free Waters Act (H.R. 1321) bans all plastic microbeads from beauty products, including those made from so-called “biodegradable plastics,” most of which do not biodegrade in marine environments. “Our oc...
Submitted by Lynda Brown...
Tsi Snaihne School students and staff members want to say "Good Bye" to Miss Leighann McDonald who was doing a maternity replacement for a staff member at Tsi Snaihne School. Ms. McDonald will be missed for her bright smile and enthusiasm. We wish you the best in future endeavors and look forward to your future visits. Submitted by Lynda Brown....
Submitted by Lynda Brown The Parental Involvement Committee at Tsi Snaihne School wanted to recognize parents and family members who have supported their child's reading at home by having a monthly draw. Students are expected to read at home Monday to Thursday for 20 minutes to improve reading fluency and comprehension. 77% of students are reading at or above grade level at Tsi Snaihne School. We appreciate our parents who support the school to reach the community goal of 80% of students...
On Friday, December 4, 2015, the St. Regis Mohawk School honored the Students of the Month for November. National Elementary Honor Society member Riley Thomas spoke about the college of the month, which was Duke University. The character trait of the month was Respect, and along with exemplifying that trait, Students of the Month also exemplify the school's motto Sken:nen Ratiha:wi. Congratulations to all the Students of the Month on a job well done!...
The Tsi Snaihne School Student Council activity for December was a floor hockey Tournament on December 18th. Six teams consisting of students from Grade 2 to 5 had a fun morning playing floor hockey. Congratulations Habs who beat the Baconators 2-0 in the Championship final floor hockey game! All players played hard and had fun! Nia:wen to Mr. O'Connell for organizing the tournament and refereeing the game with Mr. Bonaparte. Submitted by Lynda Brown....
