A Voice from the Eastern Door

Articles from the May 14, 2009 edition


Sorted by date  Results 26 - 34 of 34

Page Up

  • The Iroquois Constitution THE GREAT BINDING LAW, GAYANASHAGOWA

    May 14, 2009

    Funeral Addresses Continued from last week 109. At the funeral of a War Chief, say: “Now we become reconciled as you start away. You were once a War Chief of the Five Nations’ Confederacy and the United People trusted you as their guard from the enemy.” (The remainder is the same as the address at the funeral of a Lord). 110. At the funeral of a Warrior, say: “Now we become reconciled as you start away. Once you were a devoted provider and protector of your family and you were ever ready to take part in battles for the Five Nations’ Confederacy...

  • Blast from the Past

    May 14, 2009

    Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....

  • Thank You

    May 14, 2009

    Thank You I would like to take this time to thank my family, friends and the community for their generosity and support over the last few weeks. There are so many people that have greatly helped me out through the recent fundraisers so I hope that I do not leave anyone out. To Dave Mainville, Jamie Gooldn, Ronnie Rochfort, Delinda Comins, and the Brass Horse staff for all the hard work they did on my behalf. I would like to send a thank you to Roger Mitchell and the Little River Mohawk Band, Mary Faye Roundpoint, Kehley Roundpoint, Cheyenne Lew...

  • Thank You

    May 14, 2009

    A big Thank you to the Community for everyone who came out for the walk/run on April 26, 2009 and made it such a success. A special thank you to the volunteers from the Snye Recreation/Snye Firemen organizations for their breakfast and chicken barbeque dinner. They are a special group of community minded people. Our walkers appreciated the tables manned by community people along the walker’s route. Thank you to Angie Sunday and family for the oranges, water and great support. Thanks to Edith McDonald and daughter Sherri and niece Pam of ESP C...

  • Thank You

    May 14, 2009

    Thank You The family of Zachary Adams wishes to thank our family, friends and neighbors for their heartfelt kindness during this difficult time. To all the interior decorators and carpenters who helped. For all who brought food, comfort and prayers. For all the caring people who helped cook and serve food, know that you are loved. For all the businesses who brought food, donations and flowers. For the arm bands specially made. For all the Youth who kept the fire burning. For all the students at Salmon River Central School, and JW Leary who...

  • Niawen

    May 14, 2009

    Niawen The family of Rachel Jacobs would like to thank all the community members who came out on Friday, May 8th to our Benefit. A big Niawenkowa to Biggz Entertainment for donating his services for 5 hours for us. Special thanks to the following that made monetary or item donations: C& D Construction, Gabe Oakes, Kevin Lazore, Ronnie Jacobs, Woman’s Singing Society, Linda Lazore, Jackee Jock, Roxanne Oakes, Missy Thompson and Gabe Cook. Rachel Jacobs and her parents thank you again and appreciate your generosity and support...

  • Thank You

    May 14, 2009

    Thank You The family of Harvey N. Cook wishes to thank Iakhisotha ‘s and Tsiionkwanonsote’s home and staff for the tender and loving care given to Harvey while he was a resident there. Many thanks to Dr. Forson for attending to Harvey all these years. We thank Donaldson Funeral Home for all their help, arrangements, paperwork, etc. Thanks to the Church, the Choir, for their beautiful hymns, to the Pall bearers and to Dan Cook, whose help we could not have done with out, and to Rev. Waldran for her service. The food at the reception, prepared by...

  • 2009 Without Violence Award Fundraiser 8-Ball Tournament Results

    May 14, 2009

    Once again, Clayton & Barb Disotell opened their pool hall doors to host the annual fundraiser in support of the Without Violence Award Scholarship fund. The scholarship fund is awarded each year to Eighth grade students from Akwesasne area schools. An essay is written by the students usually on the subject of violence prevention or awareness. The Without Violence Award also recognizes the student’s school by displaying a plaque at the winner’s school until a new winner is decided. The sch...

  • Salmon River Boys Lacrosse Team finds success at several levels

    Dave White|May 14, 2009

    The Salmon River boys varsity lacrosse team currently sits on top of their section 10 northern Adirondack Conference with an 8-0 league record and 10-0 overall. Much of their success is due not only to their sound play on the field but also from their improved performances in the classroom. The success of our students/athletes has been noted by collegiate and prep school coaches. Fifteen of this year’s Salmon River lacrosse team players will be attending a new campus in the fall, and that n...