A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Kanenhiio Ionkwaniontonhakie (we are planting good seeds) is hosting a series of documentaries at the Mohawk School as part of our education and community building efforts. Each documentary will be focused on raising awareness about food sustainability and sovereignty as well as encouraging community participation for current and upcoming projects. The dates are as follows; May 6th, May 13th and May 20th at 6:30-8:30, and light refreshments will be served. Our first feature will be “Food Inc.” filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nat...
Nominations were held in the district of Kawehno:ke on Saturday April 27, 2013 at the Tri District Elders Lodge in Kawehno:ke from 9:00-4:00 pm. Unofficial list on nominees: Kateri Benedict nominated by Tom Benedict seconded by Clayton Benedict Colleen Thomas nominated by Edward Roundpoint seconded by Kuy Chaussi Beatrice Johnson nominated by Bruce Tarbell seconded by Jennifer Johnson A by-election if needed will be held in the District of Kawehnoke on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Tri-District Elders Lodge in Kawehono:ke (Cornwall Island)....
We will be accepting applications for the Pyke Family Memorial Scholarship. The Criteria are as follows; • Applicant must be an enrolled member of the First Nations • Applicant must write a letter of application • Applicant must include a copy of acceptance letter • Applicant must include a copy of high school transcripts We are accepting applications from students going into any field. Applications have to be hand delivered to Mohawk Vision on Rt. 37 Monday through Friday between 9:00 am & 4:30 pm. No Faxes will be accepted. Deadline for app...
MCA Community Health Program is offering Prenatal Circles in May 2013. Circles will be held in the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Turtle Room, from 2pm-4pm, on May 8, May 15 and May 22. Circle Topics: May 8 - The nine months of pregnancy; May 15 — Healthy Pregnancy and Community Resources; May 22 -labor, delivery and newborn care. Tour of Cornwall Community Hospital birthing unit. Circles are led by Joyce Leaf, RN Prenatal Educator/Lactation Specialist. 613-575-2341 x3234....
The CATS Spay/Neuter Program will be hosting a spay/neuter event on May 11th for cats only, at the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club. All details will be provided when you sign up. Each cat will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and also receive a flea treatment and ear cleaning. This event is open to residents of Fort Covington and Akwesasne ONLY. 35 spots are available and please, only 2 cats per person. If you have more than two cats you can be put on a waiting list for them. The cost will be a non-refundable $10 deposit to hold your spot. You...
* Jordan Nolan, Ojibwe, Los Angeles Kings, Center * Dwight King, Métis, Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing * Carey Price, Ulkatcho First Nation, Montreal Canadiens, Goalie * Rene Bourque, Métis/Cree, Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing * T.J. Oshie, Ojibwe, St. Louis Blues, Right Wing * Arron Asham, Métis, New York Rangers, Right Wing * Wade Redden, Métis, Boston Bruins, Defenseman * Jordin Tootoo, Inuit, Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing...
Please call 613 575-2341 ext 3115 When calling be sure to update your file information. New clients procedure is to book a appointment for an assessment then you’ll be placed with the next available Seer/Healer upon availability. * Remember Onkwehonwe way is to bring a tobacco offering....
Who: Families with pre-crawling babies Why: Each class will focus on a different part of your infant and teach techniques that may help improve sleep patterns, relieve physical discomforts such as gas, colic & reflux, increase infant brain development & promote bonding & attachment What to bring: baby blanket, extra diapers. To register: call Pamela at 613.575.2341 ext. 3238 Brought to you by Community Health, funded by MCYS/AHWS. Dates Time Place Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10-11 am Kanonkwatsheriio Turle room Friday, May 10, 2013 10-11 am...
This is to inform the community that Sarah Whitebean has applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code and for a Residency Permit. Community Members have until Friday, May 3, 2013 to indicate whether they wish to make submissions regarding the above individual by contacting the Office of Vital Statistics. At the Akwesasne Membership Board’s meeting of April 11, the Board granted a one year Residency Permit to Filfred Tahy. The Board granted Full Akwesasne Membership to Tihanna Benedict, Kobe Cook, Dayna Green and T...
April 29th to June 5th - Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 to 8:30 pm $20. US Limit 10 students. Call 358-2461 to register - you may leave a message on the museum voice mail if it is after business hours. Bring a sharp knife to the first class. These classes are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts....
•Fri. May 3: ANNUAL SPRING RUMMAGE SALE, St. John’s Church, 139 Main St., Massena; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; gently used clothing, household items; bag sale, $2, noon. • Fri. & Sat. May 3 & 4: SPRING RUMMAGE SALE, Trinity Episcopal Church, Maple St., Potsdam; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $3 bag sale, bake sale. • Fri. May 3: RUMMAGE SALE, United Methodist Church, 41 Court St., Canton; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; bag sale, 11 a.m.; proceeds to benefit women, children. • Fri. & Sat. May 3 & 4: ANNUAL SPRING RUMMAGE, First Presbyterian Church, Heuvelton; 1 to 5 p.m. • Fr...
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to announce that they will be holding a number of Quebec Fuel Tax Application Clinics. These clinics will take place throughout the month of May and June at the following locations and dates. Wednesday May 8, 2013 6pm-8pm at St. Regis Recreation Center, Kana:takon Wednesday May 22, 2013 6pm-8pm at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center Wednesday May 29, 2013 6pm-8pm at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Saturday June 8, 2013 10am-2pm at the Seniors Center in Hogansburg NY Wednesday June 12, 2013 6pm to 8 pm...
Noel Habel from the Canada Arts Council will be giving a presentation at the St. Regis Recreation Centre on funding sources available to artists, traditional artists, basket makers, dance, theatre, individuals, groups or organizations. The presentation will cover eligibility, how to apply, and what the funding covers. Deadlines vary depending on the program. This is open to everyone, and although Noel will discuss the Canada Arts Council, he will focus on programs targeting Native artists and groups. If you are ready to take your art to the...
WASHINGTON - April 26, 2013 – The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the 2013 Tewaaraton Award men’s and women’s nominees, presented by Panama Jack. Twenty-five women and 25 men were selected as nominees, from which the 13th annual Tewaaraton Award 10 finalists (5 women, 5 men) will be selected and honored May 30, 2013, at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. The men’s award nominees include players from 20 schools and represent...
The Salmon River varsity boy’s lacrosse team surged past the Ogdensburg Blue Devils to stay atop the NAC standings with a 15-4 win. Skyler Thomas quarterbacked the attack for Salmon River by netting seven goals and an assist. Kason Tarbell added three goals while Karonhiate Lazore tallied two more. Braiden Sunday, Trenton Tarbell and Lakota Square contributed single markers in the win. In the Salmon River goal, Kobi Johnson and Taz Oakes combined to make 10 saves while Spencer Lawrence turned a...
The 2013 National Aboriginal Hockey Championship is going into quarter final play on May 2nd starting at 9:00 a.m. Games are in Kahnawake and at the Brossard Rink. The Team Eastern Door and the North girls kicked off the tournament with an exciting 3-2 win over Team Manitoba. Team Ontario females lost 5-0 to Saskatchewan in their second game of the day. On the boy’s side, Team Eastern Door and the North downed Team Northwest Territories by a score of 5-1. The tournament’s Opening Ceremonies too...
After suffering their first loss in three years against Potsdam, the Lady Raiders dusted themselves off and got back on track with an 18-6 win over Salmon River. Senior Erin Francis turned in a career game on offense delivering five goals and four assists to give her a school record 273 points with 195 goals and 78 assists. Francis plans on continuing her lacrosse career at the collegiate level next year at Syracuse University. Alisha Jacobs scored three times and tallied three helpers. Shannon...
Submitted by Lisa Francis-Benedict The 18U girls Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Volleyball team competed in the Ontario Volleyball Championships from April 26-28, 2013 in Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. They played hard all weekend and placed 4th out of 16 teams in Division 2. For the majority of the team, this tournament will mark their last Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) competition. The younger players, Jaden Barnes, Krista Loran and Aryanna Jacobs, still have a few more years of volleyball...
BOYS BASEBALL MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 Ogdensburg at Salmon River WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 East Potsdam at Massena Salmon River at Malone GIRLS SOFTBALL THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 Massena at Malone MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 Central Division Ogdensburg at Salmon River Canton at Massena WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 Potsdam at Massena Salmon River at Malone BOYS LACROSSE FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 Massena at Ogdensburg Salmon River at Colton-Pierrepont MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 Salmon River at Canton Massena at Potsdam GIRLS LACROSSE THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 Salmon River at Saranac...
The Akwesasne Minor Hockey Association Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 9th, 2013. Meeting will be held from 5pm - 8pm, at the Anowarakowa Arena Turtle Room. New board members will be voted in for board positions, several seats available for one and two year terms including president, director of coaching, director of equipment, IP Coordinator, etc. Candidates must be present to accept nomination, and voters & candidates must be in good standing with AMHA. If vacant seats remain, appointments will be issued in June. Please come out...
Snye Recreation Youth Golf Program Registration still being taken Deadline to Register is May 10th For youth aged 7-17 years of age Cost $80.00 Program runs the first two weeks in July To register or for information contact Shelby Bero 518-358-2876....
After over a year of blood, sweat and tears, the Seaway Roller Derby Girls are proud to announce that their inaugural team, THE CORNWALL POWER DAME are announcing their home game schedule starting with their home opener against The Rideau Valley Roller Girls Sirens on Saturday May 11th 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Benson Centre. All other home games this season will all be played at the Long Sault Arena (60 Milles Roches, Long Sault, Ontario), including THE POWER DAMES hosting The Capital City Derby Dolls Dollinquents on June 8th at 7:00 pm,...
Submitted by Joe Francis The Akwesasne boys had a great day this past Saturday as the home team Utica Pioneers Lacrosse took on St. John Fisher of Rochester for a spot in the Empire 8 Tournament bid. With many family and friends cheering them on, the boys knew they had to put on a show, and what a show they did for the hometown team! The Utica Pioneers first time ever tournament bid started with a goal right from the opening whistle. The game went goal for goal for the entire four quarters with...
