A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On February 22, 2010 at approximately 9:28 p.m. the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a call that a snowmobiler had broken through the ice on the St. Lawrence River north of Stanley Island, Ontario. The initial call was received by the Ontario Provincial Police who was already on the scene when the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was notified. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department assisted by searching the open water area and located a snowmobile. Witnesses to the incident were interviewed and it was determined that one...
Ionkwanonhsasetsi, meaning “Our New Home”, was created as an Adolescent Group Home on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) in 1993 to address the concerns of community members about the infiltration of drug and alcohol addiction among Akwesasne youth. At the time, many community members saw a need for an Adolescent Addiction Treatment Facility in Akwesasne for youth ages 12-19. But, unfortunately there was no funding. In November of last year Ionkwanonhsasetsi was open to new funding and began tak...
Households in Akwesasne will once again benefit from the CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s fuel assistance program. For the third year, the company has allocated funds to assist the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s membership this heating season. “We want to express our appreciation for this support to our community,” said Tribal Chief Monica Jacobs. “This is a great help to community members who often struggle to pay energy bills in the winter.” The Tribe said each household will receive approximately 100 gallons of fuel at no cost to them. Community m...
Submitted by Ronathahonni Cultural Centre When it comes to history, there are those who just read about it, and then there are those who live it. At historical sites throughout North America, there are annual events in which people dress up in period clothing, re-enact battles, and camp out using the type of tents and gear used by people from long ago. It is a way of life that has come to be called “living history” and its practitioners “living historians.” The Ronathahon:ni Cultural Centre...
In loving memory of our Son Cody Jo., his birthday is Feb. 25th. We will never forget you Cody, you’re thought of every day. We miss you so much. Love you, Mom & Bub In loving memory of our nephew Cody, Happy Birthday, we miss hanging out with you. Charlie, Atonwa, Wateh & Cully...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership: Eric Sisto, age 18, son of Thomas Day-Mitchell (Akwesasne) and Dawn Sisto, a non-native. Ernest Gambill, age 29, son of Lorraine (Skidders) Gambill, (Akwesasne) and Ernest Gambill. Brett Gambill, age 18, son of Ernest Gambill Jr. (Akwesasne) and Julia Black Gambill, a non-native. William Strable V, age 17, son of Priscilla Thompson (Akwesasne) and William Strable IV, a non-native. Kyle Labelle, age 17, son of Edwin Benedict Jr. (Akwesasne) and...
The family of Joseph Jacobs would like to express their heartfelt thank you to the community of Akwesasne. All the donations, kind words, expressions of sympathy during this difficult time will not be forgotten. Niawenkowa...
In response to last week’s letter criticizing my column about Haiti: I don’t apologize for what I wrote nor will I retract anything. Rather than call upon the Spanish for killing hundreds of thousands, or acknowledging the callous way in which tens of thousands of Haitians were dumped into garbage pits the writer is upset about the Taino’s merging of their DNA with other people. I never questioned the viability of the Taino people outside of Haiti but they, like the Iroquois, integrated other nations, other races in order to survive as a peopl...
On Friday, February 12th, Tsi Snaihne School participated in the Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. We raised over $5000.00 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. All 3 AMBE schools participated in the event this year. Students are awarded prizes according to the amount of money they collect. The more money they raised the more prizes they’ll receive. Paisley Cook (K4 English) raised the most money. She collected $409.00!! The students took part in a variety of Jump Rope activities. T...
Submitted by Allison Benedict On February 19th, Salmon River Elementary students in grades 3-6 participated in a Skate-a-thon at the Tom Cavanaugh arena between 11-1 to raise money for the American Heart Association. The studnets and their families raised almost $600 by collecting donations. This event was sponsored as the Family Fun Activity for February by the Parent Teacher Organization in collaboration with the St. Regis Mohawk Alcohol and Chemical Dependancy Prevention Program. The student...
Diane Boots and Ida David are on a mission to bring health and energy to Akwesasne through the amazing Lifestyle Smoothies system. The Lifestyle Smoothie system is a 100 percent all natural smoothie rich in antioxidants that are said to aid in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and regulate blood sugar. Anti-inflammatory ingredients reduce pain from arthritis and reduce the risk of heart disease. The entire system is said to have incredible health benefits from increased energy to...
Taylor Matt was an energetic teenager who had endured chemotherapy at age 12 and was entering her senior year at Cazenovia High School where she planned to carry on playing field lacrosse while studying hard for college and perhaps becoming a nurse like her mom Debra. She was also a role model for her younger sister Jessie and much admired student to her many friends. Taylor’s dad, Jeffrey, is a carpenter who coaches lacrosse, a game with deep roots within the Onondaga Nation. Jeffrey has p...
The Salmon River Health Club is excited to announce that the National Save a Life Tour will be visiting their school on Tuesday March 30, 2010. The SAVE A LIFE Tour brings a shocking approach to alcohol awareness with a tragic video; personal stories of the loss of loved ones by peers, and a sobering drinking and driving simulation experience. The Save a Life Tour brings the only simulators in the nation that give participants a completely realistic, sober perspective on the effects of driving...
The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club have begun a new journey, a journey that involves members interested in traditional Mohawk social dances, and songs. This journey of self identification and cultural preservation has lead to the development of the first ABGC Singing group. The singing group provides members with an opportunity to learn and share their traditional social dances and songs with our community, children, schools, and even brother and sister nations. Each member of the singing group is required to attend practice, volunteer each...
Continuing a White House tradition of strong support for the census dating back to 1790, President Barack Obama recorded a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging national participation in the 2010 Census. The 30-second PSA released today by the U.S. Census Bureau asks every household to take 10 minutes to answer the 10 questions on the 2010 Census form and to mail it back. The PSA and a 20-second version are available now at and will be distributed to television and radio stations by the National Association of Broadcasters’ Spot C...
Massena Central High School is pleased to publish the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the 2nd marking period of the 2009-2010 school year. The following criteria qualify students for inclusion on the Honor Rolls: High Honor - 92-100% average - students will have at least 85% in all subjects and maintain a 92% average. Honor - 85-91% average - students will have at least 80% in all subjects and maintain an 85% average. GRADE 9 - HIGH HONOR ROLL Briana Barley, Robert Cameron, Kristen Canales, Lindy Chapman, Dylan Deshane, Olivia Douglas,...
Congratulations to Amallinalli & Tsiotenharí:io for winning the 2010 Winter Carnival Photo Contest in the youth category for their photo “Rotinontsistowá:nens” The photo was taken by two 12 year old girls on January 18, 2010. The young men in level 7 & 8 at the Akwesasne Freedom School were bundled by the young women (Amallinalli & Teiotenharí:io) to act as Rotinontsistowá:nens and deliver a message to all the students of the Akwesasne Freedom School to put their work aside and go to the lon...
February 19, 2010 - With a palpable sense of elation, a number of priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross (the religious family of Brother Andre), members of the archdiocese of Montreal, and Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal assembled today in the Consistory Hall of Vatican City to hear Pope Benedict XVI proclaim in their presence and in the presence of the College of Cardinals that Brother André will be canonized the October 17 in Rome. Brother Andre founded the historic Sa...
Teens of Akwesasne had one fun filled night at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls club on Friday February the 12th. As an ongoing attempt to keep our youth of the streets the ABGC will begin holding teen nights throughout the school year, open to all teens. Teens participating will have opportunities throughout the night to receive free memberships to the club, listen to great music over our sound system, play games to win prizes and make many life long friends, all in a positive safe drug and...
Submitted by Noah Point, HETF The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force sponsored the Haudenosaunee Environmental Youth Corps (HEYC) trip to the Adirondack Ecological Center in Newcomb, NY, February 15-19, 2010. This was a free trip to any Haudenosaunee student currently in grades 10-12 who applied. The participants were transported from Tuscarora, Tonawanda and Onondaga communities via caravan for the four-night stay at the Adirondack Ecological Center. Neil Patterson Jr. and Bryan Printup...
The cure for disease and weight gain is directly related to what someone believes. Our worst or best lives can be found in what we believe. How powerful are our beliefs? Beliefs are much more powerful than we give them credit for and nothing demonstrates this more than a medical study reviewed by world famous health expert Marc David, in his CD set titled Mind/Body Nutrition. Marc recounts a study conducted regarding an experimental chemotherapy (cancer) drug. In such studies, drug manufactures are required to test their drugs against a...
Submitted by Wholistic Health & Wellness Program It Feels Like Love - But Is It? Sometimes it feels impossible to find someone who’s right for you — and who thinks you’re right for him or her! So when it happens, you’re usually so psyched that you don’t even mind when your little brother finishes all the ice cream or your English teacher chooses the one day when you didn’t do your reading to give you a pop quiz. It’s totally normal to look at the world through rose-colored glasses in the early stages of a relationship. But for some people,...
Continued from last week THE EQUALITY OF THE NATIONS Brother It is natural for us to wish to preserve our ancient customs and to walk in the paths of our forefathers .... We consider each nation alike respectable and although we are the fire holders and appointed to speak for the whole, ytt we do not consider ourselves any better than the rest in point of power and respectability. [National Archives of Canada, Portfolio of Upper Canada, 1826, p. 214; Reply of Great Britain, Cayuga Arbitration,...
The Nature Center at Robert Moses State Park in Massena has seen a great increase in volunteers and community support lately. Some even say these volunteers aren’t always of the human form! Little Black-Capped Chickadees (cute, small, black, white and grey birds) can be found all around the Nature Center, as well as on their trails. These birds are quick to greet visitors and show them around. Visitors love these birds! This is one wild bird that will actually come and eat seed from your hand. T...
Preparation time: 5 min Servings: 4 Cooking time: 10 min Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 chicken breasts, whole, split in half 1/2 tsp ground ginger Cooking Directions: Arrange chicken, skin side up, in a single layer in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously and pour over chicken. Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning once or twice. Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade. Spray rack in broiler...
