A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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After years of work and a thorough grassroots fundraising campaign, Akwesasne now is home to the Diabetes Center for Excellence, a treatment center many say is unparalleled in this portion of the United States. The center offers a combination of treatment, prevention and education rarely found under a single roof, granting it the official designation of Center for Excellence. "It's the only building of its stature of the eastern seaboard," former Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services...
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(February 18 2014) On February 12, 2014 at approximately 12:50 p.m., State Police responded to a report of a larceny at the Hogansburg Fire Department on State Route 37, in Bombay. 24-year-old Ryan J. McDonald, of Hogansburg, was arrested for stealing $5,985.31 from the Hogansburg Fire Department by cashing checks made out to himself and forging the signatures of other members. McDonald was the Captain and had access to the department's checking account for the purpose of taking care of...
Last Thursday night, the Salmon River cafeteria was filled with anxious sixth grade students and their science projects. Four groups of three students were chosen to go to the regional finals in Syracuse for the Ying Tri Region Science & Engineering Fair (Ying TRSEF) on March 22nd and 23rd. Pictured are the four groups who are going to regionals. If they win the regional competition they go on to states, and if they win there, they will go to nationals. Two alternate groups were also chosen:...
On Thursday, Iakhihsohtha was honored to host the Opening Ceremonies for the 2014 Akwesasne Winter Carnival. Ceremonies were kicked off with the crowning of five queens, one from each clan. Tribal Sub-Chief Eric Thompson shared the meaning and history of the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen with residents and then Kahsenniiostha Jacobs and Kahahseri:ne Brenna Burns-Barnes said the Address in both English and Mohawk. Kanienkehaka Ratirennahawi came and led everyone in a Round Dance. Then the party kicked...
Blizzard conditions and work delays didn't stop members of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe from duking it out. On Friday afternoon, members of MCA and SRMT got ready for battle starting with a lunch of chicken, rice and beans. With full bellies they donned their winter gear, and some their puzzling brains, and went to compete in several events. The puzzlers started right away and others went out to start the outside events with a game of broomball. Other...
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On Saturday night a Fashion/Hairstyling Show was held in the Snye Rec gym as part of the 2014 Akwesasne Winter Carnival. The show was coordinated by Katy Tarbell with help from several partners. Before the show began, Tara Tarbell of The Indigenous Spa did a presentation on a Bio Slimming Body Wrap. Tara demonstrated the wrap on a very brave volunteer and at the end of the show she was deemed to lose a couple inches with just one treatment. Lisa Jock also presented on Essential Oils and had a...
On Friday night, the Snye Rec gym was filled with people awaiting some great singing from people of all ages. A fire alarm and blizzard conditions didn't hamper the crowd from attending "The Voice – Akwesasne Winter Carnival Edition," and it was certainly worth seeing. A beautifully decorated stage housed the singers and the show was emceed by Marlon Johnson of Big Mama Productions and DJed by Tray Benedict....
Komic Kon Held at 2014 Akwesasne Winter Carnival...
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On Saturday morning, as part of the 2014 Akwesasne Winter Carnival, Iohahiio was host to MCA Environmental Presentations. The Tehotiiennawakon Environment Program includes four divisions: Environment, Emergency Measures, Economic Development and the Anowarakowa Arena. Several booths were set up throughout Iohahiio with tons of great information. There were also lots of presentations, a film premiere and a lunch catered by Velma Cook. Bob Stevenson had a booth on the Ionkwanikonri:io Thompson...
Some Akwesasne Winter Carnival contest winners...
It is hard to believe that it's been a year already since you left us. As we try to cope with your loss and go on with our lives we are comforted by the love that you shared with us. You will be forever in our hearts and always with us. We love and miss you. Your family...
The highly anticipated hockey series premiere will air next Thursday, February 27th at 8:30pm on APTN. This year’s roster included one young man from Kahnawake, Kale Kane as well as a young man from Akwesasne, Cory Garrow. Season 3 will be shot in the Kahnawake/Chateauguay region. Hit the Ice second series features John Chabot leading a group of aboriginal hockey prospects. Also apprearing in the youth-docu series NHL Pros Pascal Dupuis, Max Talbot, Marc Methot, Derick Brassard and Jordan Nolan. Visit www.hittheice.tv for broadcast t...
It’s hard to put words down to describe how heavy my heart feels, how I wish time could go back to when we were all happy and safe and together. I know this will never be, and it’s real hard to accept, but all the kind words, the many hugs and support Jericho and I have received from our community, other First Nations and towns and villages, near and far, is helping to ease our pain and loss and will not be forgotten. Niawe:kowa seems so small to express how grateful we feel for the many benefits, donations and time that many people have sho...
Akwesasne NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department is investigating the death of Jacob L. Stehlin, 22, of 149 Helena Road, Hogansburg, New York. Police report they responded to Mr. Stehlin’s residence on February 19, 2014 at 12:32 pm. The Franklin County Coroner pronounced Stehlin deceased at the scene. As of this time, no cause of death has been reported. No further investigation details are available....
Photos submitted by Marsha White On Monday, the NHL Alumni team played against the Cornwall Law Enforcement team at the Civic Complex as part of the NHL Alumni Tour. The Jenson's in the Cornwall Minor Hockey League got to take the ice too....
They were tearing down the old Headstart building on Wednesday morning. This was where a lot of us Mohawk kids started our school careers. Was a sad moment, but it's nice that our kids have the awesome ECDP building. Photo submitted by Chrissy Cook....
On Friday, the St. Regis Mohawk School had its Student Achievement Assembly for the month of January to recognize students that showed excellence with the trait "Compassion." A couple of students from each grade were chosen by classroom and special area teachers on not only compassion, but also exemplifying the schools motto: Sken:nen Ratiha:wi. Congratulations students on a job well done!...
Kania Swamp (center) got a Super Kid award at Jefferson Elementary recently. Congratulations Kania! Photos courtesy of Dyan Swamp....
Submitted by D'Arcy O'Connell On Monday, February 10th, Tsi Snaihne School celebrated excellence with their monthly awards ceremony held in the school gymnasium. Children earned awards for student of the month, good character and physical education, for their conduct throughout the month of January....
(AKWESASNE, NY, February 18, 2014) – Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR) concluded its Truck into the New Year Ford F-150 Giveaway on Saturday, February 15, 2014 and the lucky winner was Angeline Potvin from Laval, QC. Overall, the promotion awarded a total of 240 guests with over $18,000 in cash and Slot Play, and one lucky grand prize winner. The 2014 Ford F-150 Truck was provided by Bailey Motors Company of Malone, NY and retails at $38,000. The Truck has been on display at the Casino for a...
Akwesasne, NY, February 14, 2014: TWINLEAF held a Facebook driven promotion for Valentine's Day 2014, where fans had the chance to share their "Love Story" along with pictures in hopes to win a Romance package from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. The story with the most "Likes" took the prize worth $426, and included a night's stay at the new hotel, dinner for two, champagne, and a couple's massage. The winner of the 2014 TWINLEAF Lover's Giveaway was Ms. Crystal Francis, who acquired 821...
