A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The beaded moccasin class at the Akwesasne Museum finished up on Friday December 27th. This class was made possible because of last year's survey, and now the Akwesasne Museum has a new survey. Take a few minutes to fill out the annual survey to make your voice count in what traditional arts classes are held at the Akwesasne Museum in 2014! Visit: www.surveymonkey.com/s/AkwesasneMuseum. Back: left to right, Julia Jacobs, Sharon Jackson, Barb Tarbell, Debbie Solomon, Brenda Cook, Leighann...
Submitted by Alexandra David Akwesasne's Nolan Terrance was this weekend's two time champion in the 285-pound division at the 45th Annual Peru Classic this past Saturday. Nolan also won the award for spending the least amount of time on the mat. Along with Nolan, Massena Central Wrestling had two more tournament champions: Nate Marshall at 113 pounds and Jeremy Malone at 195. Massena also had 4 second place finishers: Skyler Cameron (120 pounds), Michael Brown (126), Dan Elman (152) and Hunter...
A prolific band of lake-effect snow coming off Lake Ontario between Syracuse and Watertown reportedly carries snowfall rates of over 2” per hour. This band could fluctuate slightly north or south some, but should stay in the same general area. Additional accumulations within this band could be 2 to 3 feet if it stays relatively stable, but that would be in a narrow area. If the band fluctuates a bit more than expected amounts would be lower, likely 1 to 2 feet, but over a wider area. This after the extreme cold in the recent days. A w...
Babies of 2013...
Babies of 2013...
Babies of 2013...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Alan J. Cook, age 52, of 19 Mohawk Lane, passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2014 after a period of failing health. Alan was born March 23, 1961 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of the late Leona Cook. He attended schools in Syracuse. As a young boy, he was a paperboy and later worked for Consolidated Industries and as a janitorial worker in Syracuse. Alan enjoyed fishing, watching television, reading books and had a fascination with aliens. He is survived b...
Correction to Dundee Claim Map Legend (submitted by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne)– Published Dec. 19th, 2013 "The Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim" map This is to correct the Dundee Claim Map Legend that was published in the Indian Time Vol. 31 #50 newspaper on December 19th, 2013. The Specific Land Claim area includes parts of the Tsi Snaihne District, and parts of Dundee, Quebec. Within the claim area there protected wildlife and wetlands areas. No islands in the St. Lawrence River are within the c...
This issue, the first of the year, is dedicated to the following people who left us in 2013. They are all greatly missed. Evelyn Delormier, age 43, passed on January 13, 2013. The daughter of Evelyn (Printup) Delormier and Albert Delormier Sr. Lawrence Michael “Larry” Garrow, age 39, passed on January 18, 2013. Born April 19, 1973, the son of Sam J. Oakes Jr. and Carol Garrow. Sheila Marie David “Ka tsi tsa ka tse”, age 58, passed on January 20, 2013. Born September 9, 1954, the daughter of John K. and Mary A. Barnhart David. Joseph L.S. Cr...
Thank You to Lazore’s Construction for donating their services to snow plow at the cemetery in St Regis on Christmas Eve. This kind gesture allowed passage for families to place flowers on Christmas Day. Nia:wen Kowa Lazore’s Construction....
Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens blankets were raffled to benefit the St. Regis Church fuel fund. A total of $1,310 was raised. The blankets were hand made by Debra Cook. Tickets were sold at the Christmas Enchantment and annual craft fair at Kateri Hall. Special Thanks to Amanda Rourke, James Costello and Cecil Ransom for helping Matt to sell tickets. The winner of the Boston Bruins blanket was Myles Cook and the winner of the Montreal Canadiens blanket was Gordon Beaubien. The benefit...
Name: Tahlyn Thornley Benedict-Brockway Born: August 29, 2013 Weight: 10 lb 1.6 oz Parents: Tira Benedic and Mike Brockway Siblings: Johl, Jakob, Tieryn Grandparents: Marie and Wesley Benedict and the late Lois Ann Benedict, Pam and Russell Brockway Great Grandparents: Germaine Phillips and the late Robert Benedict and the late Theresa Sunday and the late Verna and Bernard Loran Sr. Loretta Brockway and the late William Brockway Great Great Grandmother: Mrs. Christina Jock...
Name: Oaklin Truman Mitchell Born: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 Weight: 7 lbs. 14.9 oz Length: 21.5 inches long Parents: Ashley Mitchell & Oren Sunday Siblings: Toren Ava Mitchell Maternal Grandparents: Mary Ann Mitchell, Timothy Cook Paternal Grandparents: Dana White, Raymond Lazore Maternal Great Grandparents: Teresa & Richard Cook, Grace & Lawrence Mitchell Paternal Great Grandparents: Gertrude Sunday, Louie Martin...
I have always been about time management. I hate being late, it is a pet peeve of mine. Even though I feel that way, I tend to be late for so many things and appointments it’s frustrating. In the morning I get up extra early to make sure I have time to get the boys and myself ready before we leave the house for work and school. Something always happens to us though. We will be on time right down to the minute. Then the dog runs away and I’m chasing him through the yard trying to herd him back into the house so he doesn’t freeze all day. The w...
Akwesasne, NY (December 19, 2013) The residents of the IRA Houses of Akwesasne and Fort Covington were given their very own Christmas Party, hosted by Mrs. Ashley Terrance, & husband Carey. The party was held at the Brass Horse Lounge on Thursday, December 19th, with a luncheon prepared by Brass Horse, candy buffet by the Chocolate Chicks, and DJ Services by Karonhiio Terrance. Mrs. Terrance was so happy to be able to do this for the residents again this Christmas season, as most of them are...
The Salmon River High School awarded its November Students of the Month. The Student of the Month is based on the character trait from the book of the month. November's Book of the Month was "Ballots for Belva" by Sudipta Bardham-Quallen with the character trait of Perseverance. Chelsea Sunday from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program awarded the students with a goodie bag and their choice of a Walmart or Italian Affair gift card....
January /Tsiothohrkowa Vol. 31 #1 Peaceful Protesters Close Bridge in Support of Idle No More and Chief Spence Skidders Serving 6 Months House Arrest, Resigned as SR Board President Interview With Chief Spence PM Harper Announces Meeting with AFN Coordinated Delegation Vol. 31 #2 Akwesasne Leadership: Bridge Will Remain Open to Respect Mid-Winter Ceremonies Idle No More Protest January 11, 2013 Tribal Police Respond to Bomb Threat HAVFD Receives Donation, Gets New Fire Truck NYS Passes Toughest Gun Laws in the Nation Raymond Robinson Continues...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Planning and Infrastructure Department invited the Salmon River Central School District's Board of Education (BOE) and Superintendent, Jane Collins, to an on-site education of the SRMT's public water system and treatment capabilities. The purpose of the tour of the state of the art facility along the St. Lawrence River was to assist in the intent to research options for the school's future water supply. In attendance were government oversight personnel from the...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and Emergency Services personnel would like to remind parents, residents and children alike that use of our rivers and ponds is unsafe. Safety on waterways or the decision to use them appropriately is an adult’s role. We want to avoid any accidents relating to the use of our rivers and ponds. Please keep water safety in mind at all times. Avoid driving on the river. If it cannot be avoided, check ice conditions beforehand. Wear a buoyant snowmobile suit. Carry ice picks and make sure they are accessible. Alwa...
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....
For those of us with snow piled all around us, winter can be a time to stay in the house and wait for spring but it doesn't have to be. Why not use all the snow to have fun and one of the best ways to do that is to build yourself a skating rink. It can be in your backyard or even in your driveway. Find a flat area close enough that your garden hose can reach. Stomp on the snow in that area to pack it down. Have the kids run around on it. Once packed, knock off the high points and fill in the holes with a shovel so that it's somewhat flat. Sprin...
Ahmed Kathrada and Doug George-Kanetiio in front of Nelson Mandela's cell: Robben Island South Africa, 1999. Mr. Kathrada was for many years a cellmate of Mr. Mandela. He escorted a Native American delegation to the former prison located off the coast of Capetown, South Africa during the 1999 session of the World Parliament of Religions. Oneida composer/performer Joanne Shenandoah opened the Parliament at the National Convention Centre with a song, which called for responsibility and compassion...
Buffalo Airways has been flying real life DC-3's in Canada's northern Territories for over 40 years and is the subject of the worldwide hit television series, ICE PILOTS NWT. Mikey McBryan from Buffalo Airways (also seen on Ice Pilots NWT) has been working on a project, in collaboration with LEGO, to get a DC-3 plane to be produced as a LEGO kit for people to buy. LEGO CUUSOO is an official program which allows people to freely suggest and support new ideas for future LEGO products. If a...
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...
