A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Photos by Joe Francis From all accounts Cornwall's boxing ngiht was a big success with about 3000 people attending Saturday's event. With an aura of big city events, the evening didn't disappoint. Between Cornwall's Tony Luis and Akwesasne's Ronnie Robidoux, the crowd was captivated from the first right hook. Headliner Luis won over Mexico's Noe Nuñez with a knockout in the seventh round in what was considered his most challenging match of his career and successfully tallying his record to...
Americans have recognized Earth Day as an annual celebration of clean air, land and water since 1970. But this year, the nationally recognized day seems like more of a warning than a celebration - and people are speaking up on behalf of the Earth. The hashtag #IfOnlyTheEarthCouldSpeak started trending on Twitter on Tuesday (April 18, 2017), four days before Earth Day and the coinciding March for Science protest to be held in Washington D.C. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 to fight anti-science in...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to continue its monthly series, "Enriching our Workplace," which highlights tribal staff who have been bestowed with an Employee Enrichment Award for promoting a positive and enjoyable work environment. This month, we recognize and congratulate Tony David for the "Professionalism" and "Integrity" he demonstrates to his co-workers and community members, while also making positive impacts on our community. From Tony's Enrichment Award Nomination: "He treats...
CANTON, NY (04/18/2017) A matriarch of the Mohawk Nation will be the keynote speaker at SUNY Canton's 109th Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center. As a Condoled Bear Clan Matron of the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Wa'kerakats:te Louise McDonald Herne has worked for more than a decade to continue the historical and traditional strength of the Haudenosaunee through education and empowerment initiatives. During the...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Ruth B. White, 89, of Sunrise Acres, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday morning, April 11, 2017 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Ruth was born at the family home in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Andrew and Charlotte Snow Bero. She attended Mohawk School and Massena High School. Later in life, she attended and graduated from Mater Dei College. A marriage to Richard Herne ended in divorce. She later married Kenneth White, who predeceased her. Ruth was a homemaker who worked f...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Francis Mose Lazore, known to many as "Doc", 57, of 274 School Road, Tsi Snaihne, unexpectedly passed away early Saturday morning, April 15, 2017 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Doc was born August 4, 1959 in Cornwall, the son of the late Mose and Bertha (Sunday) Lazore. He attended schools in Akwesasne and General Vanier in Cornwall. On December 17, 1983, he married Naomi Jacobs at St. Regis Catholic Church. Doc was a self-employed auto mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, c...
# 4 Plant a Tree It might sound like a bit of a cliché, but planting trees is by far one of the most important gifts we can give back to the planet and to ourselves. Global warming is caused by a buildup of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere (such as carbon dioxide and methane), which traps heat on the planet. But trees have the ability to suck up carbon dioxide, which is why the Amazon and other forests are so important. If every person on the planet plants one tree, that amounts to nearly 7 billion new carbon sponges. You can plant a tree...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Dulcie M. Bradley, "Kawennahente," 89, of 646 State Route 37, peacefully passed away at her home with her family by her side on Monday afternoon, April 17, 2017. Dulcie was born at the family home in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Nelson and Adeline (White) White and attended schools in Akwesasne. On December 17, 1951, she married Philip "Pat" Bradley at the Painesville Methodist Church in Painesville, Ohio. Pat predeceased her on March 2, 2012. At the age of 14 Dulcie, l...
Niawen On Wednesday, April 19th, the Tsi Snaihne School students and staff members offered thanks to their bus drivers and monitor for their important work. Our bus drivers and monitor's dedication, hard work, and vigilance are instrumental to the safe and efficient home to school transportation of those who are most precious to us - the students entrusted to our care. Nia:wenko:wa to Alvena Delormier, Sandra Boots, Missy King, Nancy Oakes, and Jamie Sunday-Oddo....
# 2 Do a Home Energy Audit Not everyone has their own home, but if you do, nothing tells the planet “I love you” more than a home energy audit. Since most of the world is still powered by fossil fuels, that means your home is too, and if energy is pouring out of it because of poor construction, you are inadvertently releasing unnecessary greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. Don’t feel guilty about it because it’s not your fault, but you can make a difference by calling up a certified auditing company to audit your home. They will tell you exa...
Nia:wenko:wa to John and France Baxtrom of Baxtrom's Independent Grocer of Cornwall for donating the supplies for our Hot Dog Fundraiser for the Early Years classes at Tsi Snaihne School. We are sure the children will enjoy the field trip that they will attend in June!...
On Onerahtókha/April 4, 2017, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council donated $24,580 from the Community Partnership Fund for the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) to purchase a Hurst Hydraulic Rescue Tool (a.k.a. Jaws of Life). The donation represents the Tribe's ongoing commitment to utilize proceeds from its gaming enterprises to assist the fire department in ensuring a healthy and safe community. Pictured above are (from left) HAVFD Fire Chief Clinton Jacobs, Tribal...
Akwesasne Child and Family Services, Holistic Health and Wellness, and Community Health all teamed up for their monthly evening of fun on April 13th at Saint Regis Recreation. This month's enjoyable activity was a Family Craft Night, which included a barbecue style dinner. Children and their families traveled from table to table and were able to create and assemble a variety of different Easter themed crafts. Some of the fun crafts included Easter Bath Bombs, Sock Bunnies, Flower Pots, and...
Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York. When temperatures increase and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. Also, burning leaves and grass is banned in New York State year-round. DEC encourages New Yorkers to compost leaves. To prevent wildfires, all open burning is prohibited in New York from March 16 through May 14 with a few exceptions, including: • Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in len...
The St. Regis Recreation along with the St. Regis Dance Club volunteers put together a fun filled evening for the families of Akwesasne. It started with an Easter egg hunt, which was split up into age categories to give all the children a chance to find eggs and win prizes. The Easter Bunny also made an appearance and surprised all the children with a visit. After all the eggs were found and prizes were collected, a free dinner took place. A lot of children left the St. Regis Recreation Easter...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environmental Division held a focus meeting on Tribal Fisheries, Thursday April 13, 2017. Information was shared by the Program Manager, Tony David and feedback was given by community members. Some of the main topics of discussion were the importance of the different types of fish species and how to improve their habitat. Sturgeon is one of the main concerns in our rivers because of the decrease in their population, but there is concern for all fish species as a whole. Some people may not think twice about whether o...
On Saturday April 15, 2017 the Kawehnoke Recreation committee put together a family oriented day of fun. The Akwesasne Soaring Eagles 12U Volleyball team also joined in to help out and to fundraise for their upcoming provincial tournament. The morning started with a delicious brunch, and everyone was welcome. The Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Volleyball team had a Cake raffle set up and they sold 50/50's throughout the day. All the children had fun hunting for Easter eggs, and winning prizes. Once...
The Longhouse was jam-packed this past Saturday, April 15th. Singers from Akwesasne and surrounding communities like Kahnawake, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Onondaga, Six Nations and Tuscarora came to attend the Six Nations Spring Sing, which was held at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. Singers from all over came to share their new women's dance verses. Everyone had a good time sharing and listening, although there were not enough chairs for everyone to sit, that did not stop anyone from enjoying...
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The Great New York State Fair will provide some of the biggest and most entertaining shows in its history for the 2017 Fair, with dazzling performances around every corner of the expanded Fairgrounds. The significant increase in daily entertainment acts is a direct result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $50 million investment to revitalize the 126-year old grounds, which provided many more acres of open space, as well as the record-setting crowds that flocked to the Fair in 2016. New to the Fair this year: Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean A...
The weekend of April 1-2, 2017 the FRACO Drill Area (Franklin County Training Grounds) and the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department held a two-day fire and EMS conference at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. North Country Fire and EMS 2017 started off with nationally known speaker Chief Rick Lasky delivering his 'Pride and Ownership' keynote address and continued with two full days of fire and EMS lectures and hands-on training. Conference organizers John Bashaw and Derek Comins, started...
You are welcome to come and look at our display at the entrance of Community Health. If you are unsure of what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, hopefully you will learn a little more by checking out the display. A few scenarios are also on display for you to answer as best as you can. The answers and explanations are also available to help in gaining more knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder. For more info call the Comm. Health Program at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220. Photo submitted by Diane...
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Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt was one of the Constitutional Memorials and signified the essential unity of the clans "who sat opposite each other about the Fire." The white background signifies peace, unity, and friendship. It is provided thus: That in the Confederate Iroquois Nation, the people bearing the same name, the same clan, shall recognize one another as relatives irrespective of their nation and shall treat one another as such. Therefore a man...
Lenora David (seated), Ida Cameron, Trina Riddell, Ashley Riddell and Mariea Clark. Submitted by Ida Cameron....
