A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Michelle Laffin-Manager, Coach Penny Peters, Assistant Coaches Steve Thomas, Mark Terrance and Trainer Leighann McDonald On behalf of the Coaching staff and players we would like to send a huge Niawenkowa/-Thank you to all our sponsors who helped us get to L.N.H.L. in Mississauga, Ontario. They are: Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation, 37 West Bar & Lounge, 97.3 FM CKON, Loran's Construction and Gloria Thompson, Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation Office for letting us use their facili...
Steven Sondheim and James Lapine's "Into the Woods" is one of the most entertaining and difficult ensemble musicals ever written. On March 13 and 14, 2015, Salmon River High School attempted and achieved the show with flying colors. The show is a dark retelling of everyone's favorite childhood fairytales. The story centers around the Baker (Shawn Brown) and his wife, (Ciera Jock) attempting to barter with a witch (Breana Griffin) so that she will reverse a curse she put on them that keeps them...
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The Iroquois Museum (Howes Cave, NY) announces the opening of BUCKSKIN TO BIKINIS: HAUDENOSAUNEE WEARABLE ART. While handcrafted outfits and regalia remain central to Haudenosaunee ceremonial and social life, Bikinis showcases 3-dimensional constructions by artists and designers who push the boundaries of style and fashion far beyond cultural tradition to explore the capacity of apparel to embody personal and/or political identity, address stereotypes, culture change, and other elements of...
Submitted by Alexandra David Akwesasne's Nolan Terrance, wrestling for Kahnawake Survival School, traveled to Brock University this weekend to participate in the 2015 Asics Junior Canadian Wrestling Championships. Wrestling started on Friday with Nolan taking a silver medal in Freestyle. He had a wrestle-off to determine true second on Saturday, winning that match and securing his spot as an alternate for the Canadian Junior Freestyle National Team. Nolan then took to the mat on Sunday and...
Lila Caldwell (Oakes), 83, of Cornwall Island, passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Friday, March 20, 2015. Beloved wife of 66 years of Abraham Caldwell. Dear mother of Deborah Caldwell of Ottawa, Harold Caldwell of Cornwall Island and Norman Caldwell of Greenbrook, N.J. Predeceased by one son Arnold Caldwell. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren; Dallas Caldwell (Christine), Dakota Caldwell (Joshua King), Lorrie Caldwell (Louis Cook), Phillip Bourgeois, Katelyn Cook and...
AHKWESAHSNE – After a lengthy illness, Mr. James F. Edwards, Sr., 79, Snipe Clan, known to many as "Sonny" of 76 Solomon Road, entered the Spirit World on Monday afternoon, March 23, 2015 at his home with his loving wife and children by his side. Sonny was born February 10, 1936 in Syracuse, the son of the late Elmer James and Hattie Terrance Edwards and attended schools in Ahkwesahsne. On April 17, 1970, he married Helen E. Montour on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Sonny was a structural s...
Indian Time is sending out a big Thank you to Maggie Herne and her staff at Speedway for sending over the delicious (and huge) lunch on Thursday, March 19, 2015. This big lunch was shared by the Indian Time Staff, CKON and visitors who happened to stop in... and then leftovers were taken home to enjoy a "cook free" supper. Niawen:kowa from all of us at Indian Time....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the community that as of January 23, 2015, community members’ fines for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) car seizures at any CBSA port are no longer paid for by MCA. Since September of 2009, MCA has paid the $1000 and up fines for Akwesasne community members who had their vehicle seized for the first time by CBSA. On December 9, 2014, Council passed MCR 2014/2015 - #271 stating that these penalties will no longer be paid by MCA as of 45 days of the MCR date. Community members travelling t...
The Friends of the RMSP Nature Center , Inc. is hosting a week of day camps From March 30, 2015 to April 3, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:30am. Day camps are for kids ages 6-12 and will focus on nature art. We will be meeting at the Power Authority Visitor Center. Topics will include beading, birch bark art, dreamcatcher, medicine shields and games from long ago. There is no charge for this program but registration is required. To register or for more information, contact the Nature Center at 315-705-5022 or e-mail [email protected]...
On Monday, March 30, 2015 the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena will begin the process of removing the ice. This process will take approximately three weeks to complete. The staff at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena would like to thank community members for a wonderful winter season and look forward to reopening their doors on Monday, April 13, 2015. Staff looks forward to the upcoming spring and summer seasons. A variety of events have been organized and scheduled to utilize the rink floor. Some of the planned activities include: Akwesasne Career Fair, Akwesas...
Sat. Mar. 28: 9:00-2:00, Spring Woodlot Workshop South Nation Conservation, Finch. The focus of the workshop is on the woodlot as spring brings warmer temperatures, melting the snow and lifting the frost out of the ground. A new life cycle begins not only for the forest, but for the animals and plants living within it. Speakers will present on 3 to 5 of the most common species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and plants and the steps to be taken to protect them during this time of renewal....
During the March Break, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Health Program, led by Aaron Jock, sponsored a Health and Fitness Camp for 25 kids. The goal of the Health and Fitness Camp was to encourage the children to be active and to live a healthy lifestyle. The 3-day camp was held at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center with meals and snacks provided. The participants were split into three groups by age, and each day they rotated throughout three stations. The stations were lacrosse skills...
A fundraiser was held late last week for Laurie Connors who is battling cancer. Friends and family got together and held a Traditional meal at the American Legion Post 1479 in Hogansburg. The food was prepared at the Snye Recreation hall and brought to the Legion for delivery and service. The kitchen workers were Hilda King, Guzzy Lazore, Lorraine Bero, Elaine Thompson and Maureen and Carly Benedict. That night a post-St. Patrick's Day dance and jiggin' contest was held at the Legion, and that...
Akwesasne, NY — The Forestry Resources Program overseen by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division has announced signups for seasonal programs that assist community members with their annual spring clean-up. Beginning on Onerahtókha/April 1, 2015, individuals may apply for wood chipping services and hazardous tree removal. The deadline to apply is Ohiarí:ha/June 30, 2015; with work commencing when weather conditions are favorable for equipment. Chipping is the removal of dead and down trees, limbs and branches; while hazar...
Seacomm recently gave $250 to the Massena Red Raiders varsity wrestling team. The money will help the team get to a national tournament in Virginia Beach, Va. On Saturday, February 28, 2015 Nolan Terrance won the Section X New York State Wrestling Championship. Nolan will be traveling with his team to represent Massena Central School. Terrance is from Akwesasne....
Julia Back Skidders, ABGC Board President, Recognized for Helping Youth Achieve Great Futures; Club Receives $20,000 Grant Akwesasne, NY, March 16, 2015 – Julia Back Skidders, Board President, was been named a 2014 Maytag Dependable Leader Award winner in January for her demonstrated dedication to keeping youth on the path to achieve great futures. The award recognizes Boys & Girls Club officials who are committed to making a difference as dependable and exceptional role models. This past F...
Everyone was busy having fun at the St. Regis Recreation Center this past week with the St. Regis Recreation March Break Activities. The Rec Committee had three days of creative and fun filled activities starting on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 with the Rhythm Room presenting an engaging, educational and entertaining hands on, "Sound and Rhythm" demonstration for kids of all ages. On Thursday, March 19, Tammy King instructed participants in two art activities: painting and decorating a large...
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The genius of Skennenrahowi, the Peacemaker, takes many forms from his use of universal symbols such as the “Tree of Peace” to his creation of the world’s oldest united nations and his teachings showing humanity that there is an alternative to war. Central to his thinking was the idea that women are the life givers in creation and as such have specific powers designed to protect the unborn, foster the young and provide for the people. Of necessity, Skennenrahowi reasoned, women must have the ability to provide for the physical needs of their...
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Buffalo, NY - The numbers don’t lie – Upstate New York went through the coldest and one of the snowiest winters in memory. Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is taking calls and web inquiries from all over Upstate New York about contractors, roof repairs, plumbing, specialty services and general home improvement needs. In the past few weeks, over 21,000 inquiries were made for these industries online at bbb.org, up from 13,015 for the same time frame in 2014. “This could become one our busiest home improvement seasons and the last...
The Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program and Dept. of Tehotiiennawakon will be hosting the final Rock & Skate of the year. Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena When: Friday, March 27, 2015 Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Featuring: DJ Artist - DJ Rod, Snacks and Door Prizes Transportation Available AMBE Buses will pick up participants at these locations and times: Snye Recreation - 6:30 p.m. St. Regis Post Office - 6:50 p.m. Kateri Hall -7:05 p.m. Kawehno:ke - Cornwall Island – Pickups will start at the east end, bus will pick up at parti...
