A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Wayne Castor Fan Appreciation Award was created eleven years ago; it honors a man who exemplified team spirit and good sportsmanship in the role of a parent. Wayne Castor loved to watch his children, and his nieces and nephews play sports at Salmon River and throughout the North Country. In any season you could find Wayne cheering on the hockey team, lacrosse or baseball team or he could be found standing in bleachers cheering on the track and field team. His dedication was infectious and hi...
Four Cornwall Collegiate high school students recently took part in the University of Ottawa, "Come and Walk in Our Moccasins", a program initiated in 2010 as a recruiting strategy to encourage First Nations, Métis and Inuit people to apply to their Undergraduate Medical Education Program. Amanda Lazore, Ariana Roundpoint, Teeweewes Swamp, and Laney Tahy took a day of their own, Saturday, February 6, 2016 to travel to Ottawa and spend the day with interns, nurses, and doctors as they did their...
Four students received the Aboriginal Bursary from St. Lawrence College, Cornwall Campus on Thursday, February 11, 2016. To meet the requirements for this bursary the student must be of Aboriginal ancestry, (Aboriginal ancestry includes First Nations, Inuit, and Metis), demonstrate a financial need and be an Ontario resident. In addition they must also return the following semester, be in good academic standing and participate in classes, group projects and assignments. Recipients are free to...
Beatrice White had an especially sweet day on Sunday, February 14, 2016. She turned 100 years young and celebrated this momentous occasion with her family and friends at Iakhihsotha. They enjoyed a spaghetti dinner along with cake and ice cream....
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Cecelia "Sadie" Peters, 96, of 76 Park Street, St. Regis peacefully passed away early Thursday morning, February 11, 2016 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te – Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility. She had been a resident there since November 9, 2015. Sadie was born November 28, 1919 in St. Regis, Quebec, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Munroe Smoke. She attended schools in St. Regis. After her retirement she went back to school and earned her High School Diploma and obt...
On February 1, 2016, Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer-4 Randall Jacobs Witt, Akwesasne Mohawk, died of natural causes in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the beloved son of Dr. Shirley Hill Witt. He wore his faith embossed on his dog tags declaring that the Long House and the Masonic brothers were closest to him. Please lift a prayer for him on this new path. His ashes will be interred on March 26, 2016 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Niawen ganoh...
The Family of Sadie Peters would like to thank all those friends and family who offered prayers and condolences at the time of Sadie’s passing. Your expressions of sympathy helped us through this difficult time and will be remembered by those who loved her. From us to you, Nia:wen....
Indian Time ran a short article and photo of a burning building in Fort Covington on December 10, 2015, Volume 33 #49. The building has since been identified as the former Marine Corp Detachment building, which is located next to the Gran View Motel on Route 37. The article stated the building was the Gran View Motel, which is indeed still open for business....
The St. Regis Dance Club hosted Akwesasne's first Lip Sync Battle at the Kanatakon Recreation on February 11, 2016, as part of the 25th Annual Winter Carnival events. Laura Thompson, St. Regis Dance Club Coordinator and Reen Cook, Lip Sync host welcomed community members to the event. Music for the event was provided by Tray Benedict. The Kanatakon Recreation was packed with all seats taken and standing room only. Community members were eager to see Akwesasne's rendition of the famous Lip Sync...
Rob White, PJ Burns and Cynthia Lord were on hand to guide the racers at Kanatakon School on Monday. The children ranged from two years old to 8 and the vehicles were set at a reasonable speed to suit the ages. Children who attended this event had a very good time and there was a good turnout. Many thanks to Power Wheels Race sponsors AMPS, RCMP, and SRMTPD....
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Free Event, Registration Required Saturday – February 20, 2016 Flagg Hall, SUNY Potsdam SUNY Statewide Student Financial Aid Day is a service designed to answer questions and provide assistance regarding the financial aid application, types of aid available, and the award process. SUNY Potsdam & SUNY Canton financial aid professionals will be available to provide assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required for all financial aid. Web Access will be provided to participants. Registration To s...
On February 11, 2016, the Akwesasne Winter Carnival kicked off with the Snowflake Gathering at Iakhihsohtha Lodge in Tsi Snaihne. Cultural educators from the Native North American Traveling College said the opening address as part of the first day of activities. Following the opening, a social took place. Community members participated in social dances, including the stomp dance, the round dance and women's dance. Thomas Jacobs (Wolf clan), Beatrice White (Wolf clan), Charlotte Francis (Deer...
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Akwesasne, NY (February 11, 2016) – The Comfort Inn & Suites Akwesasne (Hogansburg), New York was recently announced as a recipient of the prestigious 2016 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc., franchisor of the Comfort Inn brand. This award is presented annually to the top 3% of hotels within the Comfort Inn brand, and is based on various factors including guest satisfaction ratings. This is the Hotel's fourth consecutive Platinum hospitality a...
It's important to give youth the opportunity to research and investigate subject matter that interests them. When students drive their own instruction and are empowered and supported by their teachers, family and community they become engaged lifelong learners and future leaders. Typically, one would not think that a school science fair could provide this guidance for youth, but surprisingly it does. The Salmon River Middle School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program...
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Thursday's mid-day frigid temperatures kept community members inside with the Akwesasne's Best Homemade Chili and Biscuit Contest. Rhonda Gray, Iakhihsohtha Activity Department, was on site at the Lodge to guide judging. About 20 community members came out to participate in the judging of Akwesasne's best chili and biscuit dishes. In the activity room of Iakhihsohtha Lodge, one table was lined with chili in crock-pots, while the other table was lined with some of Akwesasne's best looking and tas...
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Reprinted from North Country Now (Tuesday, February 16, 2016) MASSENA -- Following his arrest on drug charges, Sandy Cook won’t be back on the radio anytime soon. “He’s off the air until further notice,” said Mark Gaines, regional manager for Stevens Media Group Watertown and Massena markets, which owns 1340 WMSA. Cook has been a mainstay on the station for about 40 years. He declined to say anything more about Cook’s status with WMSA. “It’s such a sensitive topic, that’s all I’m going to state as of now,” Gaines said. Cook’s show, “Morni...
Submitted by Native North American Travelling College Back when the Iroquois still lived in their Longhouse villages, they used to endure long and harsh winters. They say in those days that the snow would be higher than ones head. The people would, for the most part, be stuck in their longhouses all winter due to these harsh conditions. It is said that in one village there was a couple of men who began to argue over a bowl of soup. They became very angry with one another and began to argue and fight over this. Incidents like this started...
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by Danielle N. (Rourke) O’Mara Here it is, Folks…this will be my monthly contribution to helping others to create a happy, healthy lifestyle that works! First, I’m not here to guarantee anything, but I will share my experience, strength and hope that helped me to reverse, I said “REVERSE”, type 2 diabetes. So, do I have your attention! I believe this journey is one that took time, so if you’re looking for a quick fix – you won’t find it here! My Foundation: I grew up in a large family of 6 siblings and two working parents. The patterns and be...
Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe invites community members to participate in strategic planning sessions being held this month. Focus group meetings will be held from Thursday, Enniska/February 18th thru Tuesday, Enniska/February 23rd with various sectors of the community. Individuals are asked to attend and help identify strategic priorities for the next 3, 5 and 10 years. “The Tribe would like to engage community members in the development of a strategic action plan that will assist the Tribe in improving the quality of life for...
MELANIE MARK IS FIRST INDIGENOUS WOMAN ELECTED TO B.C. LEGISLATURE NDP CANDIDATE Melanie Mark has made history as the first indigenous woman ever elected to the British Columbia legislature, trouncing the competition with more than 60 percent of the vote in a February 2 by-election. Mark is Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Cree and Ojibway. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Mark worked alongside children and youth watchdog, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, fighting to protect the rights and interests of the most vulnerable children and youth in BC. Her d...
