A Voice from the Eastern Door
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(Onerahto:kha/April 5, 2018) The Ontario government has announced that it has awarded funding to Enbridge Gas Distribution to potentially bring low cost natural gas to Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Funding of $3,447,000 was granted by Ontario from the province's Natural Gas Grant Program. A total of 11 new projects were announced that will potentially bring natural gas to several First Nations communities and Ontario towns. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Enbridge Gas Distribution have...
The Department of Homeland Security is poised to begin monitoring journalists and media influencers through a comprehensive database, according to stories that made national news over the weekend of April 6. DHS, according to a posting on FedBizOpps.gov, is advertising for “media monitoring services.” According to a report on Forbes.com (https://bit.ly/2HaC36G), the plan is to gather and monitor the public work of journalists and media influencers worldwide, not just within the United States. The Forbes article says DHS is aiming to track mor...
Military on both sides of the border are conducting drills. In the United States, the 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum is conducting night aviation maneuvers in St. Lawrence, Essex, Hamilton, Franklin and Clinton counties, according to New York State Police. These nighttime activities started on Monday, April 9 and will continue until Monday April 16. Troopers say they want everyone to be aware that there will also be heavy military vehicle traffic during maneuvers. In Canada, the Cornwall Seaway News reported Canadian Forces conducted...
On April 4th, the Seven Dancers Coalition hosted a book signing and discussion with the author known as Eahwahewì. The first of two events took place at the Akwesasne Library, the second taking place at the Seven Dancers Coalition Building. The author, Eahwahewì travelled from her hometown to come to Akwesasne to discuss the non-fictional personal essay, which turned into a book. Eahwahewì, Oneida, Turtle Clan, was born and raised in Toronto. The book is called "Recover. Rebuild. Reclaim SE...
Elizabeth King Oakes "Konwarihonienni" was born on September 14, 1939. Arisawe's parents were Paul King and Theresa Curry and paternal Grandparents were Jake King and Marion. "My grandparents on my mother's side were Jake Curry and Catherine Smoke. Aunt Josephine had four children: Sarah Lazore, Dave Curry, Mary Herne and Florence Cook. They were my cousins," she said. During that part of the familial history, the Curry name is no more after the death of Arisawe's cousin David. So here is some o...
Jaden was born into this world on January 6, 1997 in Cornwall, Ontario, arriving earlier than expected. Her parents, Meghan Barnes and Arthur Sharrow fell in love with her instantly and quickly learned that their little girl would do things her way. She grew up happily in Akwesasne and Cornwall, with a strong connection to the family homestead on Kawehno:ke. She attended Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education schools and graduated in 2015 from Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School. She was an... Full story
AKWESASNE - Ronald James Lazore, 65, of 56 Johnson Road, St. Regis, QC, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born January 10, 1953 in Cornwall, ON, son of the late Abraham and Margaret Young Lazore. He graduated from General Vanier Secondary School in Cornwall. He entered the Marine Corps in 1972 and served until his honorable discharge in 1976. On May 26, 1979 he married Mary V. White in Hogansburg, with George Bero... Full story
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Jane M. Tarbell, 62, of 1100 State Route 37, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 10, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Jane was born December 23, 1955 in Huntington, Quebec, the daughter of Janet (Reid) and the late Lester St. Ann. On August 23, 1975, she married Robert Tarbell at St. Regis Catholic Church with Father Arsenault officiating. Jane owned and operated a beauty shop in her home for many years. She also was a funeral director w... Full story
Thank You Letter The family of Cecelia Gadway would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends for all their support, guidance and time that was shared: the Tsi Snaihne Recreation, the Tsi Snaihne Homemakers, Akwesasne Death Benefits members for their prompt response and suggestions. A huge ‘Niawenko:wa’ to family and friends that helped with the food donations, beverages, paper supplies, baked goods and for setting up tables and chairs and cleaning the facilities that we used. Thank you to the Kat...
All through the month of April, SUNY Plattsburgh in collaboration with a few organizations from Akwesasne are hosting an event revolving around Native American individuals in the Plattsburgh area. The main event revolving around a novel by Louise Erdrich called The Round House, which will be given out for free at the Akwesasne Cultural Center and Library, SUNY Plattsburgh library and Plattsburgh Campus Bookstore. One of many events included Seven Dancers Coalition outreach worker Jonel...
Nia:wen Ko:wa Sewa:kwekon Words can’t begin to express the gratitude and heartfelt appreciation I have for my family, friends, and community, who all came together to put on a benefit on my behalf. I was truly overwhelmed with the number of people who donated, attended, and spread the word about the event itself. To this day, I still get emotional at the thought of all who came together to see me through my moment of need. On February 28th, after a few false starts, reschedules, and delays, I underwent the open heart procedure. I was i...
During the Seaway Hobbies Collectibles, Arts and Crafts Show on March 24th, Rhénald Savard, owner of Seaway Slot Car Racing, donated $1651.50 to the Parade of Nations. The registered charitable organization helps special needs people of the Territory of Akwesasne, Cornwall and SD&G, of all ages and backgrounds, to realize a dream and participate in activities related to life skills. Photo submitted by Parade of Nations....
Submitted by Meagan McDonald PRE-K: Ms. Hart: Kaleb Martin Mrs. LaBaff: Lakelyn McComber Mrs. Willis: Masen Cook Salara Lewis KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. Clark: Liam Martin Mrs. King: Zahara Thomas FIRST GRADE: Mrs. Ellsworth: Kendal Buckshot Kaydince King Watehronhi’ne Ms. Johnson: Dale Finch Miss. Lauzon: Davis Cooke Alexandria George-Griffin Kenzie Hart Mrs. Thompson: Nataya Delormier-King Mrs. Yando: Kaleb Cook SECOND GRADE: Mrs. Beck: Peyton Jesmer-Thompson Miss. Cartier: Tehowisoton Ms. Cruickshank: Trinity Kerberg-Cole Tehotsirahthe King Jakub T...
Submitted by Lynda Brown The grade six class at Tsi Snaihne School worked with Michelle Kennedy from Queen's University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science with the Ozobot Robots in class. The students created a timeline for the Ozobot Robots for a fictional road trip to an upcoming Powwow. The students first picked a location from: Toronto, Barrie, Smith Falls, Aundeck Omni Kaning, or Kahnawake. They then created their timeline with various stops. In between each stop, the students had...
Late last year students in the three Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education schools put together science projects to be seen and judged locally. Last weekend some of them moved up and put their creations on display for the entire Stormont Dundas and Glengarry county. The United Counties Science Fair was held at St. Lawrence High School in Cornwall and several local kids won top honors. Jersey Jacobs of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School won the Silver Award for her Color and Memory Display. She won...
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When: April 23-27, 2018 Time: All Day Where: Nicandri Nature Center, Massena, NY Day camps will be offered daily from 10am-1pm, April 23rd through the 27th for ages 6-12. Each day features fun, hands on activities focused on environmental awareness. Kids will track where their food comes from, look for signs of erosion, do found art projects and more! In addition to day camps, our Environmental Education week programs include a 2 pm “upcycled” craft project each day and at “get outside” program every day at 3:30 pm. For more informa...
(AKWESASNE, NY) – On Sunday, April 8, 2018, Mr. Leroy Tyndall from Plattsburgh, NY won $186,807 with a royal flush on Caribbean Stud. James stated that he will be retiring with the win, paying off bills and will be taking a nice relaxing trip to Hawaii! He was playing a $5 bet with the $1 progressive bet, when suddenly he was dealt the following five cards; 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace of spades. Caribbean Stud Poker is a single player five-card draw poker game played against the dealer w...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt is called the Sir William Johnson Dish Belt by its owner. It was supposed to have been sent by Sir William Johnson, colonial Indian Agent of England for the northern Indians, to Indian allies of Canada. It was to notify the friendly nations of the English, who were fighting the French, of the existence of food and supplies at four points, Fort Stanwix, Niagara, Oswego, etc....
Tulips for Parkinson’s $10.00 - Potted Tulip Plants Members of the Cornwall Chapter of Parkinson Canada will be selling potted tulips on April 20th at these locations: The Fermented Grape - 1140 Brookdale Avenue Freshco - 525 Ninth Street East Sincere thanks for your support! If you need any additional information, please call 647-970-2267, or email [email protected]....
When: April 22, 2018 Time: All Day Where: Nicandri Nature Center, inside and out Join the staff of the Nicandri Nature Center and celebrate Earth Day. The theme of Earth Day 2018 is “End Plastic Pollution” and we’ll be having fun, family friendly activities to teach about plastic use and just have fun outside. • 11 am Guided nature hike • 1 pm Swamp School – Prepare to get dirty, mud boots and old clothes recommended. • All day “reduce, reuse, recycle” scavenger hunt. Earn a prize for participating and be entered to win a prize pack that w...
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On Tuesday, April 24th at the Cornwall Community Hospital, between 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the MCA Community Health Program and Cancer Care Ontario are hosting Mammogram Day. Women between the ages of 50-74 years of age should have a mammogram every 1-2 years. To schedule your annual mammogram, please call MCA Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220. Gifts and snacks will be included. The best protection is early detection!...
Marc Mero, a former amateur boxer and professional wrestler of the WWF, travels the world as a motivational speaker. Beginning at 7 p.m. on April 16, 2018, the BADD Tour-Be Against Destructive Decisions, will be showcased at the Port Theatre in Cornwall, Ontario with Mero speaking. This is a free event sponsored by the MCA Akwesasne Family Wellness Program and all are invited to attend....
