A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Discussion lead by Phillip White-Cree Recent graduate of Syracuse University. A brief overview of both Haudenosaunee and Akwesasne History, from pre-contact to current events. A fun and informal discussion for Akwesasne Youth to ask questions and share knowledge. Location: St. Regis Senior Center, Hogansburg NY Date: March 2nd, 2013 Time: 9am to 1pm Admission: Free and open to the Public Traditional Corn Soup and Frybread following discussion....
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Technical Services Environmental Health Officer Community Meeting Wednesday, February 27, 2013 6 – 8 p.m. Meeting Location – Kawehnoke Recreation Center Presentation by Keith Smith, EHO Cornwall Island Well Testing Update Kawehnoke Water Feasibility Study Water Distribution Design All residents that reside on the following Roads are urged to attend Phase One Chiefs Road, Lighthouse Road Point Road Phase Two Angus Delormier Road, David Lane, Mitchell Road, McCumber Road North Paul Taxi Roa...
On February 15, 2013 at the White House “Billy Mills. As a boy growing up on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Billy Mills rose above adversity by dedicating himself to a dream. He realized the height of his ambition at the 1964 Tokyo Games, where he ran what was then the fastest 10,000 meters in Olympic history. Since then, Billy has spent 26 years lifting other young men and women toward their aspirations through Running Strong for American Indian Youth. His organization has championed wellness and unlocked opportunity in Nat...
This is the most important time of your life to be healthy and strong Community Health Promotion is hosting FREE Childbirth preparation groups In the Turtle Room At Kanonhkwa’ tsheri:io Groups are on Wednesday’s in February starting on Feb. 13, 2013 until Feb. 27, 2013 From 2 to 4PM Call us.., Joyce is waiting to hear from you @ 613 575 2341 Ext. # 3234 Upcoming Groups and start dates are as follows: March 13-27, April 10-24, May 8-22, July 10-24, August 14-28, September 11-25, October 9-23, November 13-27...
Kana:takon Monday, February 25th, @ the Recreation Center Start time 6pm. Kawehno:ke Monday, February 25th @ AMS multi-purpose room Start time 6pm. General meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th, at the St. Regis recreation center. Start time 6pm. Agenda will be forthcoming. Council encourages community members to attend the meetings to receive updates of information. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please do not hesitate to call the Mohawk Government office at (613) 575-2348....
BEGINNERS BEADING CLASS Instructor Caroline Bigtree Feb. 27th & 28th At St. Regis Recreation from 6-9 p.m. Taking the first 20 people to register. Adult must bring a youth age 12 and over To register call Johanne at 613-575-2628 CORN WASHING WORKSHOP Instructor Sandra Fox March 3, 2013 At St. Regis Recreation from 10am-1pm Taking the first 16 people to register. Adults must bring a youth To register call Johanne at 613-575-2628 GUSTOWEH MAKING CLASS Instructor Ron Lafrance March 7, 14, & 21st At St. Regis Recreation Hall from 6-9pm Taking the...
Show us some skin! The Iroquois Indian Museum (Howes Cave, NY) invites participation in IndianInk: Iroquois and the Art of Tattoos, to open May 4, 2013. Museum staff will be in Kahnawake & Akwesasne in late March and is scheduling times to meet now. Please help to spread the word. Have some original flash or a special tattoo and want to get in on the show? Give us a shout and/or send your photos as high resolution jpgs with your contact info. Inspired by Mohawk artist/curator Ryan Rice’s Tattoo Nation event and a presentation by Carla H...
Cover-Art Contest Looking For any artists in any media… painting, drawing, comics, digital or any others to submit a cover idea for a Youth Magazine produced by the Students at CCVS! Submit your artwork and win. THE COVER OF A YOUTH LED MAGAZINE AS WELL AS A PRIZE!!! The Magazine is focused on Promoting Healthy Relationships Artists are encouraged to show us the beauty inside!! All Submissions will be highlighted in the magazine!! THE DEADLINE FOR ART SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 12th, 2013 If you would like to submit please contact Shara F...
SUMMARY BACKGROUND The Indian Act regulates the distribution of property in relation to lands on reserve. Since 2005, the Federal Government has been engaged in developing a matrimonial property law, to be imposed on First Nations communities. The bill will give jurisdiction to provincial courts, among other things to handle distribution of property owned by an Indian. Presently, Bill S-2 “Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act” was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2011. Currently, the Bill is in its sec...
ARTIST OF THE YEAR Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida) – Lifegivers BEST BLUES RECORDING Songs Lived & Life Played - Murray Porter (Mohawk) BEST FEMALE ARTIST Theresa Bearfox (Mohawk) – Tsionathonwisen BEST FOLK/AMERICANA RECORDING Reach Within – Howard Lyons (Mohawk) RECORD OF THE YEAR Lifegivers - Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida) BEST ROCK RECORDING Wrong Side of Salvation - Arcane Belief SONG/SINGLE OF THE YEAR Rez Bluez - Murray Porter (Mohawk) BEST SPOKEN WORD RECORDING 6 Directions – Janet Rogers (Mohawk) Got Your Back - Janet Rogers and Alex Jacobs...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission is submitting an announcement to community members within the jurisdiction of Akwesasne. There is currently a need to fill a vacancy for a Police Commissioner to represent the district of Tsi Snaihne. In accordance with the Akwesasne Mohawk Policing Agreement and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission Charter, all interested residents of Tsi Snaihne are asked to submit a letter of interest, no later than Friday, February 22, 2013 by 4pm. To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police...
Akwesasne Justice Department February 12, 2013 Joyce King, Director The Working Task Group for the development of a matrimonial real property law has concluded the draft of the proposed law. The proposed name is Iatathrona Raotiientahtsera (Couples Property/Akwesasne Matrimonial Property Law). The Working Task Group remitted the proposed draft law to Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Special Meeting for consideration at the next General Meeting. The February 12, MCA Special Meeting placed the Iatathrona Raotiientahtsera on the General Meeting...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code. The Akwesasne Membership Board will consider the following criteria to determine if these minor applicants will be granted full Akwesasne Membership under the Membership Code. a) Whether the applicant was born in the community b) Commitment to Mohawk culture, traditions, lifestyle, and knowledge of language and customs c) Individual or family ties to Members of the community d) Member of a Clan e) Degree of...
Fort Covington - It was a great night for the Salmon River Girls Varsity Basketball Team with a solid win over the Potsdam Sandstoners 78-61. The game started off with a series of fast plays by Potsdam to no avail with the Shamrocks constructing a strong defensive layout to keep Potsdam out of shooting range. Salmon River responded with a fast push down the floor to go in for a layup and get the Shamrocks on the board first. With the 2nd quarter beginning, the Lady Sandstoners made a series of...
The final home game for the Red Raider seniors went the way they hoped with a win over the visiting Shamrocks. The Massena boys closed out the NAC regular season with a 67-37 victory over Salmon River in the Massena High School gym. The Red Raiders streaked out and worked their way to a 24-6 first quarter lead and headed to the locker room at halftime with a 43-9 lead. The Shamrocks came out in the second half and went to work to chip away at the Massena lead. Senior Zack Rusaw led the Red...
Canton brought a large fan contingency to the Massena Arena last Saturday afternoon for the Section 10 Division 1 Hockey semi finals. Massena and Canton fans got their money’s worth as both teams battled for the right to play Potsdam next Sunday in hopes of continuing on to the State Championship. Massena struck first with only 28 seconds left in the second period when Grayson Phillips’ hard work in front of the net paid off. He deflected a shot by Anthony Cortese for a power play goal. Zac...
The students and staff of Kanatakon School celebrated our 100th day of school and our goal was to have 100 people wear jerseys. There were only 97 people wearing jerseys because the remainder of students were absent from school, but we can say that 100% of the people at school wore jerseys! Photo courtesy of Alice King....
Sat. Feb. 23 Philadelphia Wings at Rochester Knighthawks 7:30pm in Rochester, NY Thurs. Feb. 28 Bufflo Bandits at Toronto Rock 7:30pm in Toronto, Ont. Fri. Mar. 1 Philadelphia Wings at Bufflo Bandits 7:30pm in Buffalo, NY Sat. Mar. 2 Rochester Knighthawks at Colorado Mammoth 9pm in Denver, Co....
Thursday – February 21 at Home 8:00 PM Saturday – February 23 at Charlan 8:00 PM Sunday – February 24 at Home 7:30 PM Wednesday – February 27 at Charlan 8:00PM...
Thursday Feb. 21 9-4 HR Mtg. Turtle Room 6-7 AMHA 8pm Playoff Game: Wolves v. Charlan Friday, Feb. 22 11-12 M. Stone 5:30-6:30 Novice Wild 7-9 Bantam vs. Long Sault Saturday, Feb. 23 8-10 Akwesasne Skating Club 10-2 IP Fun-day w/Turtle Room 11-3 H. Leaf- M.S.O. 11 Novice 12 Bantam 4:30-6 L. Barnes 6-7:30 Public Skating 7:30-8:30 Sticks n Pucks 8:30pm Xpress Gas Sunday, Feb. 24 9-10 Jr. IP 10 IP 11 Atom 12-1:30 Midget 2-3:30 Billy Thompson 2-5 Turtle Room 7:30 Playoff Game: Wolves v. Charlan Monday Feb. 25 8-4 Family Wellness Turtle Room 6...
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 Section X Class Championships - SUNY Potsdam Class C Championship (#2) St. Lawrence Central vs. (#4) Canton- 1:00pm Class D Championship- 2:45 p.m. Class B Championship (#1) Ogdensburg vs. (#2) Potsdam, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 Section X Overall Semifinals - at SUNY Potsdam Matchups to be Determined - 5:30, 7:45 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013 Section X Class Championships - SUNY Potsdam Class C Championship (#1) Canton vs. (#3) St. Lawrence Central 4:30p.m. Class D...
