A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead While the group of people gathered on Remembrance Day in the Kanatakon School gymnasium was small, their intent was honorable. There was no head table with dignitaries; no rambling speeches; and no obligatory hand shaking. Instead, the group of people was brought together because of a small, stone Bench and the history and experiences it represented. This Bench had...
On Veterans Day, the American Legion held a ceremony to honor veterans. Fifty-year member Mary Francis guessed they have been doing the event for close to that many years. The official speech, prayers, color guard and salute was held on Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., the date and time of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. The date was declared a national holiday, Armistice Day, in 1919 by then-President Woodrow Wilson. The holiday was renamed to include all veterans in 1954. Veterans Day is...
The SUNY Canton Roos shutout the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on Saturday, Nov. 9 at home, led by an offensive assault from Akwesasne's own Karley Cree. She topped out the scoreboard with two of her team's three goals and one assist. Cree was not the only player on the ice to hail from the community – her squadmate Tia Mitchell and Cortland's Sky Timmons also have roots in Akwesasne. Two minutes and 11 seconds into the game, Roo right winger Rhea Coad took advantage of her team's early puck d...
Akwesasne – Late fall along the St. Lawrence River is easily recognized by dropping water temperatures, shoreline ice and the first snow fall giving way to winter. Bitter cold winters are iconic of the St. Lawrence River Valley, and an important factor for production of high quality pelts of aquatic fur bearing animals such as the otter, mink, beaver and muskrat. As the season changes colder, the 'skin' of fur bearing animals adapts with thicker insulated skin and thicker waterproofed body f...
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. That's the premise behind a group of community members who braved the cold and the traffic on Saturday to make a difference by raising awareness in a peaceful non-disruptive way. Motorists travelling State Route 37 needed only to stop their car for a second to receive a pamphlet with information on hydrofracking called "What the Frack?! Hydraulic Fracturing and the Environment." The pamphlet explained the hydrofracking process and what its ramifications may be, pointing out...
Demetri A. LaFrance was stabbed by Tyson L. Gonyou, an uninvited guest at a private residential party on Raquette Point. The victim and the defendant knew each other; they both reside in Raquette Point. The second degree assault charge was based on the extent of the physical injury to the victim. The district attorney felt the injuries did not rise to the level of serious physical injury and were not life threatening....
The staff at AMS would like to acknowledge our lovely and most wonderful Kitchen Staff for all their dedication in providing hot and healthy meals to our students and being so kind and caring to our staff. In return we put together a nice generosity basket for them to enjoy. Niawen Darius and Yolanda!...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE - On Friday, November 8, 2013 at the Ontario Provincial Court in Cornwall, Peter Magoon 32, pleaded guilty to drug related charges stemming from a police investigation earlier this year. Magoon had been residing at a Cornwall Island residence with his girlfriend, Jennifer A. Skidders back in April 2013 when the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a Drug Search Warrant. Both Peter Magoon and Skidders were arrested and charged with drug-related offences. During the search Police located and seized marihuana...
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Mentoring Coordinator I pledge my Head to clearer thinking; my Heart to greater loyalty; my Hands for larger service and my Health for better living for my club, my community, my country and my world. Yes, this is the 4-H pledge that was recited by 80+ 4-H Members and their families at the Annual 4-H Achievement Night program. Salmon River Central School in Fort Covington was the site for the Friday, November 8th, 2013 Achievement Night. From beginning to end, 4-H Members...
On Saturday the former IGA was packed with kids excited to eat treats and play games at the Akwesasne Kids Carnival held to raise toys, food and awareness for the Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys. Executive Director of the Akwesasne Basket Drive Sarah Herne said, "Usually we do a Christmas party every year. This is the first time we've done an event like this, it's a way to give back and say thank you to the community for all their support." There were two bouncy houses, a huge movie...
In the fall of 1813 the war between Britain and the US was stumbling towards a stalemate. The Americans under US Secretary of War John Armstrong had developed a strategy to invade the provinces of Quebec and Ontario (Lower and Upper Canada) using a two-pronged attack from the south and southwest. Two armies, one encamped in Burlington, Vermont and the other at Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario were to coordinate an assault again Montreal and thereby split the colonies in half and isolate the British-Canadian-Native forces in the west, cutting off...
The Recreation Centre on Cornwall Island was busy as interested community members took the time to learn how to take better care of their health. The various tables of information ranged from making your own arthritis reliever with kitchen cupboard ingredients to sampling teas made from the following plants: plantain; burdock; Stinging Nettle; Yarrow; Coltsfoot; Dandelion; White Pine; Sassafras; Sarsaparilla; and Ginger to commercially prepared anti-aging formulas. Included in the commercial cat...
Foothills ARTSociety would like to invite you to a special "Closing Event", Saturday, November 16th, at 6:00pm, in the Foothills ARTS Gallery, located at 213 Main St. Malone, (across from K Mart). Herbi M. Francis Mohawk poet, photographer and painter will be present. Come explore beyond the doors of the historic, original N.Y. State troop B horse stable, where the infamous Coca-cola drinking Bartholemew Jay once was stabled, as the history of this raw forgotten space was revived and serves as t...
Scenes From Molly of the Mohawks Opera...
This weekend big brother turned nine. He didn’t want a big party, he couldn’t even pick out what kind of present we could buy him. A month ago he wanted to go to New York City for his birthday and invite a few friends over instead of the party. As the time came up we asked him about his birthday plans. He said he’d like his friends to come hang out, go eat Chinese food and just relax. What a kid! We went to eat at a Chinese restaurant over in Cornwall. I’d have to say it was a treat not to decorate and clean up. It’s always a team of us, grand...
Akwesasne – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has inherent sovereign authority to govern and provide for the health and safety of its citizens, residents, visitors and territory. Through the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Act of 2013, a Police Commission of Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal citizens has been appointed. On October 24, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Judge Peter Herne swore in the fifth member of the Police Commission, Mr. Andy Cook, at a ceremony held at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Mr. Co...
Remembrance Day programs were held in Akwesasne schools on Monday, November 11. The Ahkwehsahsne Mohawk students in the Drama Club and Choir contributed to the school›s program. Each class created a wreath that was placed with respect by volunteer students. Students in front of gym wall decorated with Poinsettias. Front row: Lawrence Gibson, Riece Levere-Boots, Nakia Thomas, Mercedes Clark and Rachel Wolphagen. Back row: Mitchell Thompson, Arianna Francis, Alysa LaFrance, Trinity Jock-Cole, K...
(HOGANSBURG, NY, Oct. 12, 2013) –On Monday November 11, 2013, in honor of Veterans Day, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort proudly served free meals to those who’ve served our country. Veterans were offered a complimentary meal at the Native Harvest Buffet. In total, 297 free meals were proudly served to our Nation’s bravest. Since 2010, the Native Harvest Buffet has served over 800 free meals to Veterans. “The North Country is home to many Vets and our gratitude for their immeasurable service to our country is honored today.” said Patrick B...
Submitted by Doug George – Kanentiio A group of over 200 Iroquois and their friends marched down Main Street in the town of Canandaigua on November 11th to mark the 219th anniversary of the signing of the one treaty between the Six Nations Iroquois and the United States. Led by US commissioner Timothy Pickering and under orders from US President George Washington the treaty was signed by representatives from the Six Nations with the exception of the Mohawks who had been driven into Canada as t...
Recently Jefferson Community College announced the winners of the 2013 North Country Writers Contest. Among the winners, winning Honorable mention in the Poetry genre was Shannel Garrow of Hogansburg for her poem “Sage.” The Writers Contest included the genres Short Fiction, Poetry and Essay/Non-Fiction. Submissions were required to reflect a connection to the North Country and be a previously unpublished work. The award for honorable mention was $25 and Garrow’s work was published online on the JCC website. Award recipients were also reque...
If your mother, father, husband, wife, grandfather, grandmother or another loved one has diabetes, there are things you can do to help. First, try to understand how it feels to have diabetes. Some people might feel: In denial A lack of control Overwhelmed Scared Depressed Angry There are things a person can do to live a healthy life with diabetes. This is what your loved one might be doing every day: Testing blood sugar several times each day Changing their eating habits to eat foods with less sugar and fat Changing their eating habits to...
This story was told me by De-ha-we-ia-he-le (David Hill), a Mohawk of Six Nations country, Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. In ancient days three brothers were camped beside a mountain in what is now New York State. They were on a hunting trip and had left their main village on the Mohawk River. One morning the oldest brother took his bow and quiver of arrows and stepping into the forest, said that he was going to hunt for deer. He told his two brothers to remain in camp waiting his return. The hunter did not return, and after waiting two days, the...
She:kon Akwesasronon, Every year, the Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys provides a holiday meal and toys for all families in need. Through volunteerism and community spirit, this is made possible. We would like to take this opportunity to announce the remaining fundraising events for the 2013 Holiday Season! • Gala Event - November 30, 2013 • Community Fundraising Day - All You Can Eat Breakfast & Lunch accompanied by other fundraising initiatives on December 13, 2013 • Basket Distribution Set Up - December 14-15, 2013 • Basket...
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