A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce and the North Country Chamber of Commerce have announced a Partnership Agreement which will bring a number of new business services to Akwesasne and strengthen economic development across the broader North Country region. "Our mission is to promote the economy of Akwesasne," stated Dwayne Thomas, Business Leader for the Akwesasne Chamber. "We want to bring awareness to our community and the surrounding areas of what Akwesasne has to offer, and promote success fo...
Stepping into the Tsi Snaihne gym was like stepping into the Artic, not because it was so cold, but because of all the busy students, teaching staff and parents taking part in the Tsi Snaihne Early Years Science Fair. This year the Early Years Science Fair theme was "The Artic" and it was held on February 4, 2015 from 9am to 11am. The Early Years Science Fair nurtures students' interest in science and encourages students to become actively involved. Between making igloos or making mittens, the s...
Mohawk artist Sue Ellen Herne presents original works by herself and varied relations around the theme of arts made at home, and arts that make one’s home the unique and meaningful place it is in an exhibit titled, “HOME-made: an Autobiographical Exhibit.” Her paintings express her personal vision, which is at times quite universal and other times very distinctly that of a Mohawk woman of this era. Her installations are compiled of familiar objects to convey deeper meanings. “Some of what has become familiar to us and will be passed down by us...
Submitted by Belinda Koostachin Congratulation to the Akwesasne Novice C Wolves on their stellar performance in the Vankleek Hill Novice C hockey tournament that took place on February 1st. The Wolves came home tournament champs. Their first game was played against the West Island Kings. The wolves skated away with a 15-0 win. Top scorers of the game where Shako Rice and Alexander Delormier. Royce Thomas and Zade Mitchell contributed a goal each. Player of the game went to Rhylin Oakes-Cook for...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), the governing body of the northern, or Canadian, portion of Akwesasne, has learned of a United States bill that was recently proposed by U.S. Rep. John Katko, R-Syracuse that calls for a security study to be conducted on the northern U.S. –Canada border. In previous interviews, Mr. Katko accused Akwesasne of being a high-smuggling route that his colleagues fear will be used to smuggle terrorists into the U.S. from Canada. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has not been contacted or consulted with by Mr. K...
AKWESASNE – Agnes E. Sharrow, 85, formerly of Sweet Grass Manor, passed away Wednesday evening, January 28, 2015 at TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility, where she had been a resident for the past few years. Agnes was born September 19, 1929, in Lyons Falls, NY, daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Sam Sharrow. She graduated from high school and attended a local business college. She first worked in the office of Carborundum in Niagara Falls, before going to work as a...
Surrounded by family at the Cornwall Community Hospital-McConnell Site, on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Helen Lena (Francis) Cole. Beloved wife of the late Charles Cole. Loving mother of Dennis (Marie) Cole and JoAnne (Robert) Ciralli. Cherished grandmother of Dana, Dari, Charles, Channon, Sarah, Taionwesenhtane and Bobby. Survived by many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters Marjorie (late Simon) King and Beatrice (late Russell) Lazore and by brother Philip (late...
AKWESASNE- Lawrence Martin, "Junior", 69, of 80 Cook Road, passed away Tuesday evening, February 3, 2015 at Massena Memorial Hospital, after a valiant battle with cancer. Lawrence was born June 6, 1945 at the family home in Akwesasne, son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Cook Martin. He graduated from Salmon River High School in 1968, and attended Sienna College on a full scholarship. He first married Beverly Casey, and they were blessed with three children Mark, Shawn, and Michelle. That...
“Recycle, Reuse and Recraft” Artwork and Craft Contest Saturday, February 14th - 1:00-3:00 St. Regis Mohawk School How it Works: Make a Recycled piece of artwork or make a craft out of recycling materials. Here are some ideas of recycled things you can use for your art or craft project: Aluminum cans, telephone books, old clothes, t-shirt, paper, newspapers, plastics, cardboard, magazines, junk mail, egg cartons, milk cartons, empty boxes, clean cans & jars, just to name a few things. Rules: 1. List all materials used in artwork or craft pro...
Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Wife Barbara, sons DJ & Troy, daughter Joy and Henry & grandchildren, Tory, Jerry, Blayke & Jolie...
Thank you so much for your generous gift. I received the new bed on February 2, 2015. Due to your thoughtfulness I will be much healthier and lead a better quality of life. Your kindness has really warmed our hearts. Niawen:kowa, Beaver and Family....
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs would like to express thanks and appreciation to MCA, SRMT, Carey Terrance, Roy Tarbell, Stanley (Hodge) Jacobs and Lazore’s Construction for all the support and help during our Midwinter Ceremonies, keeping our driveway plowed and sanded. The cooks and helpers making delicious soup and all the people that have donated food for the ceremony. We had a really good turnout! Greatly appreciated!!...
The family of Lori S. (Martin) Lazore would like to send a special thank you to the community for helping us through this difficult time. For those who donated anything, or gave a helping hand. We greatly appreciate it. We would like to send our thanks to our family, friends, and Lori’s co-workers for the kind and caring support through food, flowers, cards, and monetary donations. Also to those who came every night for prayers, Nia:wen, we are grateful to each and every one of you and appreciate everything you have done for our family in o...
Photo Contest February 13-15, 2015 St. Regis Mohawk School Categories: Nature/ the “4” Seasons: Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd places in each age group for Nature /Season. The contest will be separated by age group. Youth ages 5-12 Teens 13-17 Adults/Seniors Rules: Deadline for photos will be Feb. 10th at noon Photos must be 5X7 only Only one entry and one photo per category No framed photos or laminated photos Photos will be marked on back with your name, age group, phone number, and category. You can drop off your photos at the Who...
By Connie Gerow, 4H Site Coordinator It's that time of year to share the love. And, 4H Little Mohawks and Mighty Shamrocks are preparing to share their love with their family members. The invitation is extended to their immediate family members to come to the 3rd annual 4H Love Our Family Pasta Bash. This family night outing is "free" and scheduled from 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 11th at Salmon River Central School High School Cafeteria. From learning to set the table, to making a salad,...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Compliance Program is urging anyone who uses Akwesasne’s frozen river for recreation or for crossing to please not throw garbage onto the ice. It is everyone’s responsibility to discard waste back at your homes. Garbage left behind on the ice litters the shore line within Akwesasne. If left out, the garbage will eventually fall into the river after the spring melt. Litter contributes to the pollution of the river and harms wildlife (fish and birds) as well as poses a danger to swimmers in the summer. The Moh...
Akwesasne, NY - In the likelihood of future severe weather, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Planning Office is encouraging local residents to utilize this time to take precaution and help minimize dangers. If you lose electrical service during the winter, follow these tips: --Call your utility company first to report or determine you area’s repair schedule. --Be sure to turn off or unplug lights and appliances to prevent a circuit overload when service is restored. --Leave one light on to indicate power has been restored. Protect you...
Silverstein Properties and 4 World Trade Center is pleased to host the temporary exhibit “Skywalkers: The Legacy of the Mohawk Ironworker” at the World Trade Center, a collection of thirty tintype portraits of Mohawk Ironworkers who volunteered in the rescue efforts after 9/11 and were an integral part of the construction of One World Trade, Towers 2, 3, and 4 and the Calatrava Transportation Hub. The tintypes will be exhibited on the 67th floor of 4 World Trade. Around the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Artist Melissa Cac...
Akwesasne, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Water/Wastewater Department is seeking the assistance of households and businesses to keep the public sanitary sewer collection system free of obstructions. The Wastewater Department is reminding individuals that the improper disposal of solid waste can lead to residential and business sewer line backups, as well as unnecessary time spent removing trash from the collection system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The following is a list of things...
Heitkamp, Murkowski Re-Introduce Comprehensive Bill to Improve the Lives of Native American Children U.S. Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), introduced their comprehensive plan to find solutions to the complex challenges facing Native American children throughout Indian Country on January 22, 2015. Conditions for young people in Indian Country are tragic. For example; More than one in three American Indian and Alaska Native children live in poverty; Suicide rates for Native children ages 15-24 years old are 2.5 times the...
Cornwall, ON - The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is extending a special invitation to the public from both sides of the St. Lawrence to join them in activities and an information exchange that focuses on the health of the River. For those of us who live along the Seaway, the mighty St. Lawrence River (Kaniatarowanen:neh or The Big River in Mohawk) is the lifeblood that runs through the heart of our daily lives. On Sunday, February 15th, from 9 am to 4 pm, the entire family is invited to...
Inadequate Headlights: On 01/24/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Joanne Jocko, 45, of Rooseveltown, NY for inadequate headlights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 02/16/2015. Bench Warrant: On 01/24/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Jason R. Thomas, 30, of St. Regis, Quebec for an active warrant out of St. Lawrence County, NY. Mr. Thomas was turned over to Massena Police Department for further prosecution. Speed in Zone: On 01/24/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Meddelena Bourque, 42, of Ottawa,...
Make your life a truly, divinely inspired one! Through daily conscious intentionality, your life has the ability to achieve unlimited potentiality. Using conscious intention to bring ourselves into wholeness allows for us to move into the realm of conscious co-creation. By taking time to honor the quiet, still voice within, the gift of our Soul’s voice is heard and acknowledged. With your awareness placed center in your head, allow yourself to feel the energetic connection to your Soul. Breathe with focused intention into and through your h...
The focus on Valentine’s Day should be how to make a relationship last, not what one splurges on Valentine’s Day. As florists, jewelry stores, candies and chocolate manufacturers gear up for the big V Day, some say that love can never be sufficiently expressed by gifts and fancy dinners, and that receiving a heartfelt expression of love from one’s significant other is still the most memorable experience. Yet Valentine’s Day could very well be one of the most stressful days of the year for men and women. One is trying to pick out the perfect...
Wild Game Cook Off February 15th at 11:30 a.m. Judging will begin at 12:00 p.m. St. Regis Mohawk School Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Do you have the art of cooking with wild game (venison, buffalo, fowl, moose, turkey, bear or maybe rabbit)? Then show us your skills, make your favorite dish and bring it to the Winter Carnival! ONLY one entrée dish for each participant. You must turn in a list of all ingredients used in cooking. Sponsored by Wholistic Health and Wellness Program. Please call Leona at 613-575-2341 ext. 3104 for more...
