A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On April 10th at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, the 2012 Planning Committee received donations from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. The co-hosts for the conference include the Akwesasne Kateri Prayer Circle and the St. Regis Mission Kateri Tekakwitha Circle. Alma Ransom, the public affairs officer and a committee member of the 2012 Tekakwitha Conference Planning Committee, thanked the Councils and spoke about the importance of the conference on the east coast, the...
April 7th was the opening reception and start of ‘A Retrospective’ art show by Mohawk artist John Thomas. The exhibit is on display at the Native North American Travelling College (NNATC) on Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island) until Friday, April 28th. The more you view a painting, the more you can see how John uses his artwork as a teaching tool of culture and history. Most special is how he incorporates his traditional teachings, learned from his mother and father, the late Georgia and Frank Sta...
A cross cultural exchange of traditional songs and dances Everyone welcome at Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 2:00 and 6:30 sharp! A welcoming reception was held on Wed. April 11th at the St. Regis Recreation Hall. David Staddon did a welcome in the Japanese language. Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs Eddie Gray and Richard Mitchell greeting the visitors to our territory. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Mike Mitchell and Saint Regis Mohawk Chief Randy Hart...
The 1491s appeared at the Brass Horse on Thursday April 5, 2012 for a night of entertainment. They are a collective of Native writers, performers, poets and filmmakers who have created a firestorm of dialogue in Indian Country. They use satire and comedy as a means to engage the public on various issues affecting Native people today, creating spaces for open, social dialogue. But no matter whether the content is slap-stick or serious, the 1491s are here to make a resounding statement for all...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Sarah “Kwanen’tawi” Mitchell, 87, of 1840 River Road, Snye, unexpectedly passed away Thursday afternoon, April 5, 2012, at the Cornwall Community Hospital. Kwanen’tawi was born April 4, 1925 in Snye, the daughter of the late John and Theresa Seymour Peters. She attended schools in Snye. On September 25, 1951, she married Mose Mitchell at the St. Regis Catholic Church. Mose predeceased her on May 20, 1988. She worked for many years for Canadian Canners in Stanford, Ontario a...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Patrick Angus Chubb, 86, of 66 Helena Road, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, April 10, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice. Pat was born March 31, 1926 in Hogansburg, the son of the late Louis and Josephine Garrow Chubb. He attended schools in Hogansburg. On April 18, 1949, he entered the US Army, serving his country in Europe as a chef and a mechanic. He was honorably discharged on October 1, 1954 as a Corporal. On October 28, 1961, h...
When I sat down to write this column, I wanted to tell you about how well ICTMN is doing in promoting our (Indigenous) interpretation of the world through presenting our view of news, events and thoughts. But that will have to take a back seat. Richard Milanovich passed away. The Onondaga nation lost a Clan Mother of Clan Mothers. And a handful of grannies and grandpas did their part out in Lakota country, slowing the progression of the Killer Pipe Line that the Americans call Keystone Pipeline XL. First, I want to clarify my ethnicity. My...
Letter to the Editor RE: District Attorney Duve’ and New York State Assault Mohawk Success. Over the last several months, the State of New York has initiated a campaign against federally licensed Mohawk tobacco businesses in Akwesasne. The attack has been thinly disguised as a “legal” challenge to the ability of tribes in New York to ship cigarettes beyond their limited reservation boundaries. NYS has been chiseling away at the only vibrant economic engine left in the North Country, the Mohawk economy. Although these Mohawk manufacturing busin...
April 07, 2012 To the Akwesasne Community; The Akwesasne Cancer Support Group is planning for the 4th Annual Walk/Run on April 29, 2012. The support group started almost 5 years ago when a group of cancer survivors and others in the midst of their fight against this same disease, formed a strong circle of support for each other and for others affected in the community. The support group has grown in their original goals, offering not only emotional support but also offering some financial support as well. With the cost of living raising yearly...
Tsi Snaihne School celebrated their star students with a monthly awards ceremony on Thursday, April 5th. Students of the Month were chosen in each class for showing respectful behaviour, completing their work and consistently putting forth their best effort. A pizza party with the principal was held on Tuesday, April 10th. Awards were also presented for showing good character, physical education and Mohawk language. March Students of the Month They are: Back Row (L-R): Ia’teharonhianiharas T...
Niawen, WOMEN’S HEALTH EXPO-155 PARTICIPANTS! We were truly overwhelmed by the great response from the community for our 1st Women’s Health Expo held on March 28, 2012. Thank you to Rachel George who did such a great job in greeting the participants. What a fireball! I also want to thank everyone from the Community Health Program who shared their expertise with the community. Great job! Also a big thank you to all the people who set up information tables from MCA and SRMHS. Maybe we can try again next year in a bigger venue! Winners: Deb...
Thank you everyone who came out to see the movies! It was great to have all the discussions and share ideas. It sounds like a lot of people will either be starting a garden for the first time or have new ideas to make their existing garden more organic! Congrats to Tehrenhniserukhas for winning the last $50 gift certificate to Peasant’s Craft Organic Farm. All the movies are at the Akwesasne Library for you to borrow and share with your friends and families. Niawen kowa, big thanks to Peasant’s Craft Farm for donating the gift certificates. Tha...
Niawenhko:wa Kontiwennenhawi -Akwesasne Women Singers would like to congratulate the winners of the recent raffle they held. Neil George won the iPad2; Jade Gabri won the Longhouse Basket and Darrel Nanticoke won the Quilt. Konwiwennenhawi would also like to say Niawenhko:wa to all who bought a raffle ticket....
Thank you, The family of Robert D. Arquette wish to thank friends, relatives and the community for their donation of flowers, gifts of money and food at the time of our brother’s passing. Sincerely, Simone, James and Henry Arquette...
Thank You The family of Sarah David appreciate all the love and compassion in the time of our sorrow. Thank you to Tsiionkwanonhso:te for all the care, all the family and friends helping at Kateri Hall, money donations, food, gift cards, flowers, well wishers, Donaldson’s Funeral Home, Pall Bearers, Mohawk Singers, Volunteer Firemen and Grandchildren and friends that stayed all night. Our Mother was always the happiest with family and friends. She will be sadly missed. Niawen...
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment brought to the community a one-woman play called The Yellow Dress. It is a dramatic telling based on stories of young women who were victims of dating violence. The play begins when ‘Anna’ comes onto stage and begins to tell the story of how she fell in love. She engages the audience by asking them to help her pick out a dress for prom. The first was a beautiful mid-length black dress with flowers down the side. She then starts to tell how thi...
