A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Wednesday, April 25th, Henry and Jean Laughing suffered a fire at their home. The fire, with flames shooting out horizontally, destroyed their barn, killing some chickens in the barn as well others outside that had been badly burned, which had to be killed. There was additional damage to the siding on the homes of Jean and her daughter. Workers from the Tribe’s home improvement program were working across the road, and were the first to notice and report the fire. A worker named Tim came u...
The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It was created by John Devitt who wanted to bring the experience of visiting the wall to people who could not travel to Washington DC. John Devitt and other Vietnam veterans built the wall and it has been on tour since October 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall travel the USA from April to November and stay about a week at each site. Akwesasne has at least five people on the wall including William...
Basic Computer Training skills was held at the Area Management Board in Kanatakon from March 8th to April 5th, 2012, in 5 sessions @ 3hrs-2 days a week. This was made possible by six agencies in Ahkwesahne who funded this program. Starting with Akwesasne Area Management Board, St. Regis Economics Development, Community Support Group, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Akwesasne Employment Resource Center of Hogansburg, NY. This was offered free to Adult Learners. The...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to inform the community that it is has officially accepted the results of the referendum on the proposed Kahnawà:ke Casino Project held on Saturday, April 28th. A total of 1,697 votes were cast. The final result was 846 voting against the proposal, with 822 voting for (50.7% to 49.3%). There were 29 spoiled ballots. “The issue is now closed,” said Grand Chief Michael Ahríhron Delisle, Jr. “As we have stated previously, we will abide by the will of the people.” The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke...
1. A’nó:wara tsi iohnhonwá:taien tánon kaná:wakon kontinákere Turtles live in the ponds and the swamp 2. Iotinekwénhsano They have cold blood 3. Ionontsístonte It has a head 4. Enkakwé:ni tenwatkahrhaté:ni It is able to turn around 5. Enkakwé:ni tenwatenontsistakarén:ron It is able to turn its head around 6. Enkakwé:ni enwathon’kwáweron It is able to tilt its head 7. Enkakwé:ni enwateniá:renhte It is able to lower its head 8. Tékeni teiokà:ra It has 2 eyes 9. Enkakwé:ni tenwateron’wékshi It...
• The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Nations have scheduled a Grand Council Meeting for Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Onondaga Nation Longhouse. The meeting will start at 10:00am. The agenda items are Haudenosaunee ID Cards and taxes. Other items may be presented, if time permits. • The Iroquois Nationals have named the under 19 team attending the 2012 Under 19 World Field lacrosse Games in Finland. A 23-man roster has been selected by the coaches with three alternates. The formal listing will be available for next week’s edition. • The Haudeno...
Mohawk Clan Chieftainship wampum strings are a record of the leaders of the Mohawk Nation. The keeper of this record was of the Wolf Clan, whose title is Sarehowane. There should be similar records of the other four nations of the original Iroquois states. The Mohawk Nations has nine chiefs, thus the nine strings in this record. The small string of wampum uniting them symbolizes that the chiefs shall all be of one mind. The nine wampum strings are in three groups representing the three clans of...
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO ON ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER BECOMING NEW YORK CITY’S TALLEST SKYSCRAPER “Today marks a milestone for One World Trade Center as the building becomes New York City’s tallest skyscraper, reclaiming its place in the skyline and showing to the world the resilience of the people of our state and nation. With today’s achievement, we pause to recall the heinous acts of terrorism that brought down the twin towers and claimed the lives of thousands of Americans, and we also honor the extraordinary courage of our fir...
Smoke Traders World Premiere Smoke Traders World Premiere at Hot Docs 2012 on May 3rd at 9pm and on May 4th at 3:45pm. Put together by Rezolution Pictures Smoke Traders features Brian White from Akwesasne. Short Synopsis: For centuries, Europeans have run the North American tobacco trade; today the First Nations people are taking it back. But is the tobacco trade a road to independence or criminality for Native people? Smoke Traders tells the story of the contraband tobacco trade and the effect on individual lives and communities from a Native...
On Thursday night the Mohawk school held a poster presentation of several St. Lawrence University students who are taking a class titled “Society, Heritage, and Environment”. The class taught by Rene Koster involves community based learning which embraces learning about the community in the community, by community members. A portion of the class was taught at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club where several community members spoke to the class. Brenda Papineau mentioned there were many community...
On Friday, Iohahi:io sponsored Career Fair 2012 at the Anowarakowa Arena. Exhibitors came from all over New York, Ontario and Quebec; some, like the representatives from Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, traveling from upwards of 8 hours away. Representatives from Area Colleges and Universities were on hand, as well as a number of employers, Trade Schools, and Community Programs. Turnout was great, and often there was barely room to move through the crowds gathered. Door prizes were awarded,...
Summer is just around the corner. The weather may tell us differently but this week is the first of May and it will be getting warmer. In no time at all school will be out and everyone will be thinking of swimming, water-sports, theme parks or traveling to festivals, pow-wows or outdoor events. Whatever your choice is, the thoughts of expenses can scare you and even put a black cloud over the vacation trip. There are ways to save money on your planned vacation and here are some ideas on your family outing. 1. Think destination vacation: where...
Before the Nursery Before you go to the nursery know what they have in stock. Know your plots and pots! Plan your garden as much as you can. Measure your garden so you can estimate about how many plants will fit and you can even take a picture of your garden. Think of the height of plants, not just the color of the flowers. Think about how much sun/shade your garden gets. Make a shopping list so you can attempt to avoid impulse buying. Clip pictures from magazines to give you ideas. At the Nurse...
It’s been a few days of vacation and the brothers have managed to amaze me with their savvy travel attitudes. Little brother who is a fast runaway kind of kid hasn’t been doing too much running away. He seems to understand that we are far from home. His great behavior all started back in Syracuse. We went to the mall up there and did some shopping. I realized after a few stores that this was the first trip we’ve taken without a stroller. Little brother is three now so we’ve been making him walk with us like a big boy. There were a few times I...
Name: Analiyah Irene LaFrance Born: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Weight: 8 lbs, 7 oz. Length: 19 inches Parents: Janet Terrance & Alex LaFrance Siblings: Alexis, Alandra, Cassidy, Homer, Eli Maternal Grandparents: Mary and the late Gary Terrance Paternal Grandparents: Barbara and the late Alex Homer LaFrance Maternal Great-Grandparents: The late Alex & Rita Smoke and The late Jack & Doris Terrance Paternal Great-Grandparents: The late Louis & Christie LaFrance and the late Fred & Irene...
Name: Kendall Lawrence Peters Date of birth: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Weight: 8 lbs. 11 ozs. Parents: Kayloni Delormier and Scott Peters Siblings: Kaleb Peters Maternal Grandparents: Diane Delormier and David Herne Paternal Grandparents: Valerie and Mike Mitchell Maternal Great-Grandparents: Charlotte Delormier and Michael Delormier & Virginia and Francis Herne Paternal Great-Grandparents: the late Betty & Joseph Mitchell and the late Gloria Martese and Alfred Peters...
Name: Kingston Bright Sky Leaf (Tahoronhiathe) Born: Sunday, April 15, 2012 Weight: 5 lbs., 1.7 oz. Parents: Natalie Leaf & BJ Thompson Maternal Grandparents: Cecelia Thompson & Patrick Leaf Paternal Grandparents: Dina White, Timmy & Becca Thompson Maternal Great Grandparents: Thomas & the late Theresa Thompson, The late Agnes & Frank Leaf Paternal Great Grandparents: Nancy & the late Bernard “Fishworm” White, Esther & James Thompson...
As of 3:21PM April 24th 2012, 114,029 people are waiting for an organ. In New York Alone there are at least 10,000 people on that very list. Even in our own community we may know (someone) (one little girl) who is awaiting an organ or tissue transplant. With April being Donate Life Month, it is the time to raise awareness and enrollment in organ and tissue donation programs. With one organ donor able to save the lives of 8 people and one tissue donor able to improve the lives of 12 people, it...
The following is an outline of a cross curriculum unit done in my 6th grade classroom here at Salmon River School District. The writing piece is a letter to the editor. Dear Editor: I am writing to tell you what going on in the Florida Keys. There is a man Named Dusty Muleman who is dumping raw sewage into a bay in the keys. He could kill sea life that are important to their habitat. People could get sick from swimming at the beach. Animals that drink from the water could get sick and die. Noah’s father is in jail for sinking the corral Q...
Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is looking to locate MARY SHAIMIAYUK, age 15. The female resides in the city of Cornwall and was last seen on the 22nd of April, 2012. DESCRIPTION: FEMALE, Inuit, 4’11”, 110 lbs, shoulder length brown hair, brown eyes, piercing above her right eye, and a piercing on her lower lip. Last seen wearing grey jogging pants, a yellow t-shirt, grey sweater, and a black winter jacket. If you locate MARY SHAIMIAYUK, please contact Detective Con...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino with Clarence Henry Coach is pleased to announce the return of local bus line runs to the property starting May 3, 2012. Watertown and Ogdensburg residents will now be able pay a flat rate of $32 US FUNDS to be shuttled to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino every Thursday to enjoy great food and an exciting gaming experience. “The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is extremely excited to be able to offer this service once again”, states Director of Guest Services Janique Odjick. Guests will be able to meet...
A US Department of Commerce grant called the BTOP (Broadband Technology Opportunities Program) allocated $641,750 for the Akwesane Broadband Initiative. The ribbon cutting ceremony at the Senior Center took place Tuesday and all five locations are now open. Jason Hall displayed a presentation on the smartboard and one of his hopes is to air the ceremony of Kateri becoming a saint on the smartboard so anyone who wants to can watch it. The plan is to have digital literacy training and Microsoft...
