A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Lake St. Martin, Manitoba, Canada Members of Lake St. Martin, a small Manitoba First Nation recently flooded, are divided over the choice of an interim village site as a temporary home while they await permanent relocation. Concerns were raised over a decision by the community’s chief to walk away from negotiations after the province refused to consider the involvement of a band-run business in the move. Some questioned the chief’s personal financial involvement in the venture, but some data shows most of the funds from the business go to the...
Continued from last week SECTION II: WHY THE FOUR WINDS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS The Montreal Amendment shall enter into force on 1 January 1999, provided that at least twenty Parties have ratified the Amendment. In the event that this condition has not been fulfilled by that date, the Amendment shall enter into force on the nineteenth day following the date on which twenty Parties have ratified the Amendment. One has to wonder whether or not these international agreements will have a dramatic effect on reducing emissions that impact the Four Winds.... Full story
Baking cookies with your children or grandchildren can be a fun activity to do. Don’t forget to add such decorations as M&M’s, sprinkles, mints or colored frosting. The choices are many and the working (really play) is good therapy for everyone. What a de-stressor during these fast paced days. Here are some possible cookie doughs to choose from. Enjoy the cookies with hot chocolate, milk or your favorite coffee or tea. 1. King Arthur’s Gluten-Free Cookie Mix: this is a great tasting cookie plus the added advantage – gluten free. These are butte... Full story
Most of the computer viruses I see around Akwesasne in the past 5 years appear to come from social networking websites, file sharing software, instant messages, and emails. Viruses and similar nasties are prevalent among Internet users that participate in the following risky behaviors: - Download and share ‘free’ (AKA stolen) music, videos, photos, and other files. - Click buttons without reading or without fully understanding what that button is going to do to the computer. - Participate in online flame wars, bullying, forums and sites tha... Full story
Name: Tianna Alexia Gibson Born: Thursday, December 22, 2011 Weight: 7 lbs. 4 ozs. Parents: Karakwineh Lazore and Josh Gibson Sibling: Sequoia Maternal grandparents: Josie Swamp and the late Peter Lazore Maternal great grandparents: Minnie Lazore and the late Peter Chico Lazore, the late Leo & Charlotte Swamp Paternal grandfather: Greg and Judy Gibson... Full story
Name: Chandler Michael Jacobs Born: Thursday, December 15, 2011 Weight: 7 lbs. 8ozs. Parents: Chelsea Jacobs & Eric Sisto Paternal Grandparents: Dawn Sisto & Thomas Day-Mitchell Maternal Grandparents: Tammy Jacobs and Mike Leaf Maternal Great-Grandparents: Lorene Herne & Ronnie Jacobs, Denise Oakes & Theodore Leaf Paternal Great-Grandparents: Margaret Jacobs & Michael Sisto, Helen & William Mitchell and Diane & Billy Mitchell... Full story
HAVFD Station # 3 during pumper training at the Westville Training Grounds. Photo dated sometime between 1976-78. Top row L-R: Abe (Bum) Terrance, Mike Swamp, Charlie Jacobs, Joe Phillips, Francis Donahue, Richard Sunday, Eddie Cook, James Lazore. Front row L-R: Richard Phillips, Frank Lacerenza, Donnie Comins, Jimmy Sunday, Louis Lazore Thank you to HAVFD for sharing this photo with our readers.... Full story
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Jan. 14th Elizabeth Cole Jan. 15th Albert Chausse Jan. 15th Jake Lafrance Jan. 16th Mary Mattice Jan. 17th Keith Edwards Jan. 18th Martha Graves Jan. 18th Cheryl Holmes Jan. 18th Margaret Ransom Jan. 19th Bessie Mitchell Jan. 19th Betty Swamp JAN. UPCOMING EVENTS: Jan. 13th- 1:00-Gingerbread House Decorating Jan. 17th-8:30 –Massage – 10:00 Club Meeting – 10:30 Mohawk School Children Visit 1:00 – Shopping Jan.18th 10:30 – Mohawk School Children Visit – 11:15 Nutri... Full story
Fri. Jan. 13th Dr. Udoeyop-Woman’s Clinic 10:00-3:00 Mon. Jan. 16th Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Tues. Jan. 17th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. Jan. 18th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Thurs. Jan. 19th No Doctor... Full story
Fri. Jan. 13th Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9:00-11:30 Sat. Jan. 14th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. Jan. 16th Dr. Forson-Walk In 9:00-11:15 Tues. Jan. 17th Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9:00-11:00 Wed. Jan. 18th No Doctor Thurs. Jan. 19th No Doctor... Full story
We have encountered problems at the US Port of Entry (US Customs), that have forced us to reevaluate our partnership with Cornwall. Because of this, we’ve made a change in our suppliers, so that has impacted the delivery date for this month for people who pick up at Kanatakon Rec ONLY. This month the distribution will be on Tuesday, January 17th, and the time and location remains the same; 2 -6 pm at the Kanatakon Rec. This change doesn’t affect Cornwall Island. Cornwall Island distribution will be on January 18th from 11am - 1 pm at the Tri-Di... Full story
January 4, 2012 Notice is being given to the Akwesasne community that the Executive Director, Sheree Bonaparte, has appointed Leona Benedict as the Chief Electoral Officer for the MCA General Elections. Leona’s term started December 23, 2011 and will end December 31, 2014. For more information, please contact the Akwesasne Justice Department at 613 575 2250 x2400.... Full story
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... Full story
PO Box 101 - Akwesasne, Que .H0M 1A0 OR P.O. Box 1043 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact Diane King [email protected]... Full story
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... Full story
Re: Service Canada Representatives If you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance, • Employment Insurance, • Birth Registration and Birth Certificate applications • Services for Children &Youth and other government Programs, Service Canada Representatives are available on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 (CIA#3) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to answer your questions. Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. They are also available o... Full story
SAT. JANUARY 14th 2012 BRASSHORSE BAR AND GRILL 9PM – 2AM To benefit the Native Connections Detox Center Door prizes and raffles Admission $5.00 single $8.00 couple Music by the River Mohawk Band For more information contact Emmy Mitchell – 575-2862 Roger Mitchell – 575-2203... Full story
Students must verify with their schools the exact times that they are to report for their State examinations. Tues. Jan. 24th 8:15am Integrated Algebra RCT in Global Studies* 12:15pm Comprehensive English Physical Setting/Physics* Wed. Jan. 25th 8:15am Living Environment RCT in U.S. History & Government* 12:15pm Algebra 2/Trigonometry RCT in Mathematics* Thurs. Jan. 26th 8:15am RE in U.S. History & Government Geometry RCT in Science* 12:15pm Physical Setting/Earth Science Physical Setting/Chemistry RCT in Reading Fri. Jan. 27th 8:15am RE in... Full story
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department and Community Advocate Ernest King are advising community members that there has been a sudden increase in vehicles being seized at the CBSA Port of Entry in Cornwall for failure to report. CBSA has reportedly not been accepting any reasonable explanation for delays in reporting and zero tolerance is being practiced for vehicle seizures. Community members are being cautioned of the increase and should be prepared for a vehicle seizure should they fail to report directly to C... Full story
Unofficial nomination results of the Akwesasne Membership Board Nominations were held on Saturday January 7, 2012 at the Tri District Elders Lodge in Kawehno:ke from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Kawehno:ke District – 4 year board member- Clarissa Jacobs nominated by Terri Bova seconded by Kenneth Chaussi Donna Delormier nominated by Joanne Jocko seconded by Cheyenne Jocko Joanne Jocko nominated by Elizabeth Benedict seconded by Kennedy Benedict If necessary, a by-election will be held on Saturday February 11, 2012 at the Tri District Elders Lodge in K... Full story
Chief Administrative Officer) for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the date of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Elections. In accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, Section 3.(12) states: “The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for notification to the general public of General Election or By-Election.” The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shall be comprised of one Grand Chief and twelve District Chiefs, consisting of four (4) District Chiefs from each district. The candidate for the position of Grand Chief rec... Full story
Tewasherake Barnes is the daughter of Brian and Amie Barnes from Akwesasne. She wears the jersey #4 and plays forward. She has played hockey for 8 years and has played for North Franklin and Louisville. Tewasherake is thankful for her parents for keeping her going throughout the years. She would also like to thank all of the coaches she’s had for teaching her the proper way to play hockey and the skill she learned throughout the years. Her favorite quote is “When you pull on that jersey, the...
The Salmon River Shamrocks Girls Basketball team avenged last year’s Section 10 finals loss to the Massena Red Raiders by defeating the Lady Raiders, 49-41 last Friday night in Massena. Both teams came ready to play and the first half saw a see saw battle between the two teams. At the end of the first quarter, Salmon River lead, 17-12. In the second quarter the Raiders came roaring back and pulled ahead, 20-17 after an eight-point run. Salmon River standout, Abby Kelly, responded when she c...
The St. Lawrence Thunder Pee Wee Hockey team spent the weekend in Saratoga as they captured the Championship and brought home the trophy. Congratulations to the boys for all their success: #17 - Cole Allen; #4 - Billy Bergan; #11 - Nate Bressard; #9 - Jay Chubb; #14 - Matthew Derouchie; #16 - Corson Green; #2 - Kyler Head; #15 - Jake Mattice; Goalie Nathan Moffit; #8 - Josh Sanchez; #18 - Kyran Sunday; #6 - Tanner Tarbell; Goalie Merrick Taraska; #12 - Josh Underwood and #7 - Daylin Wylie. It...
North Franklin IP players travelled to Malone on Sunday Jan. 8 to have some fun while learning about the game of hockey. There were three sections of players on the ice from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and coaches for each level. It was very evident that all of the skaters enjoyed their games as they were shown the feel of “a real game.” Nia:wen goes out to all of the parents (and there were many) and to the coaches for your assistance and support. Thank you to the Malone Recreation Organization for...
