A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On May 14, 2012 a community meeting was held in regards to the current state of the CKON Board of Directors. A petition had been drawn up at a previous meeting for the purpose of dissolving the board, creating an interim board - which would create new policies, and hold an election for a new board. Board members were hand delivered a letter signed by the interim board members, as well as a copy of the petition, to inform them of the changes. According to a group of CKON employees, the interim board members went to the Bank of Montreal and...
The 2012 Senior Games kicked off on Monday May 14th at the Tsi Tetewatkens Center with opening statements by Judy Cole. There were booths set up with various health topics like smoking, foot care, breast cancer, men’s health, and there was also a blood pressure and sugar diabetes clinic. Theresa Gardiner went through a head to toe checklist. The poker walk was the first event of the games followed by a red solo cup-stacking contest. After, Jamie led the seniors in Zumba and there were so many p...
On Wednesday, May 16th, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School celebrated its First Nations Celebration. The purpose of the day’s activities, as described by Richard T.J. Point, was to “demonstrate the pride of our culture,” and to “break down barriers.” The celebration was an all-day event at CCVS, with invitees from Kanatakon School Grade 8, and AMS grade 6, as they are all prospective students. This event had two purposes with one element showcasing the culture of our people for the stude...
On May 19, 2012, Theresa Secord and Jennifer Neptune held a workshop to create postcards for basket makers at the Akwesasne Museum. Both women are Penobscot basket makers from Maine. Theresa is the executive director and Jennifer is the program manager of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance. Seventeen people from Akwesasne participated in the project. It was a great session, with people of many ages participating and a wide variety of black ash splint creations photographed. Some highlights...
Shekon, my name is Mark Kawesoton Light. I am from the Snipe clan. My mother is Darlene Jacobs Sunday and my grandmother is Beatrice Deer Jacobs. I have been living here in the territory of Akwesasne for the better part of my life. I have seen many changes here throughout my life. I remember when you could walk from Hogansburg to Snye and not have one car pass. Nowadays sometimes it’s hard to pull out of your own driveway. I have always tried to stay out of politics. I guess it’s time to voice an opinion on the current state of our bea...
Here we are, another Tribal election. Another opportunity to straighten out another year’s misdeeds. To be clear, we are talking about Council. The Tribe, I am not worried about. The programs and services and with minor exception in the legal and finance departments, the Tribe pretty much runs itself as long as you can keep the greasy fingers of the lawyers and finance out of the way. Over the last three or so years I grew tired of the campaign process. Tired of the predictability of the campaign process. Tired of the disappointment after t...
Submitted by z, Kanentiio With the recent announcement that Kateri will be recognized as a saint, it’s interesting to take a look back on this earliest petition to the pope (1885). A beautiful petition for the Indians has already been written, in the language of the Flatheads, by an old missionary of that tribe, and it has been signed by their chiefs. So also the chiefs of Catherine’s own village have signed their petition to the Holy Father. The writer has before him now the Flathead petition in three languages; he considers that this pap...
Niawen Ko:wa The family and friends of Sheila Ransom would like to thank everyone for the tremendous amount of support and generosity for making the Perch Fish Fry and Oscar Night Benefit Trivia “Extravaganza” such a success. Sheila is recovering from the surgery and the proceeds from this benefit are sure to give her peace of mind as she focuses on her personal health and recovery. Sheila will be thanking you in person and wanted us to convey her heartfelt appreciation to all who con...
Cornwall, Ontario DATE: May 18th, 2012 On May 15th, 2012, while conducting land and marine patrols along the St. Lawrence River, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members observed two males onboard a boat near Grassy Island. As CRTF marine operators approached the vessel to investigate, the individuals began to throw garbage bags overboard before fleeing towards Akwesasne, Quebec. CRTF members recovered 436.8 kgs of fine cut tobacco from the river. The individuals in the fleeing vessel were not apprehended.On May 15th, 2012, CRTF members...
Arcane Belief is an original, all local, signed band. Cory Jacobs is lead vocal and bass player, Buck Cook is lead guitarist, Cory White plays rhythm guitar and piano, and Duane Greenfield is the drummer. It started in the summer of 2008 when Cory White called Buck about some songs he was working on. After quite the rollercoaster ride these two put the band together. Cory White sent demos out to anyone who would take them and the demos only had four or five acoustic songs. Tate Music Group...
The SRMT Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention programs along with community youth have once again implemented Project “Sticker Shock”. This project addresses the underage drinking concerns in our community. It focuses on those individuals who legally purchase alcohol and warns them that it is illegal to provide it to underage persons. Youth that participated in Project “Sticker Shock” visited local participating stores and placed stop sign stickers that display a warning message about t...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – Little did anyone know that local car repair man Greg Snyder considered himself a skilled poker player. “I come to the casino every Friday night and play in the Poker Room,” states Mr. Snyder. Avoiding the stereo-typical movie scenes complete with sunglasses and cigars, Snyder’s modest approach to the game comes down to his ability to read the cards and plot his next move regardless of his surroundings. It is with that subtle confidence that he will now be embarki...
Jordan Tehaweiakaron Thompson is an artist currently living in Cornwall, Ontario. He plans to move back to Cornwall Island, where he was born and raised, soon. Jordan attended school on Cornwall Island until grade eight, and from there he went to General Vanier for a year. It was after this year that he finished his high school career at the Proctor Academy in New Hampshire. After High School, Jordan Received his B.A. in Art at Plattsburgh State University, and his Masters in Early Education...
Summer weather is here and it’s time to unpack our shorts, skirts and swim wear. Many, however, are not as exciting as others to show some skin because of varicose veins. Varicose veins are rather common and most people do not suffer the medical complications associated with them. But varicose veins are sometimes not just a cosmetic issue. They can progress to a more serious form of vein (venous) disease called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI is a progressive disease that can result in increasingly serious signs and symptoms over t...
Brian M. White, 32, of 183 Racquette Point Road, Hogansburg, was indicted on charges of second-degree criminal possession of marijuana. Mr. White was accused of possessing 2.3 pounds of marijuana on November 14 in the town of Gouverneur, documents showed. Roxanne Peters, 49, of Cornwall, Ontario, was indicted on second-degree criminal possession of marijuana. According to court documents she was accused of possessing 5 pounds of marijuana on November 26 in the town of Morristown. James Papineau Jr., 26, of 183 Racquette Point Road, Hogansburg...
Producers: J. Todd Harris and Mitchell Peck Co-producers: Neal Powless (Onondaga) and Ernest Stevens III (Oneida) Director: Steve Rash Writers: Tod Baird and Brad Riddell Crooked Arrows marks a new venture in filmmaking, one in which Native people break free from being mere subjects of a movie into a new reality where they have become actors, script editors and producers. In this instance, the Onondaga Nation contributed heavily to the movie, assigning one of their own, Neal Powless, to work in conjunction with Ernest Stevens III to insure the...
Reprinted from WAMPUM BELTS of the IROQUOIS By Tehanetorens Continued from last week Any belt could be used as a war belt by painting it red. It is provided thus: The title names of the War Chiefs of the League shall be as follows: Ayonewehs, War Chief under Chief Takarihoken (Mohawk) Kahonwaitiron, War Chief under Chief Otatsheteh (Oneida) Ayentes, War Chief under Chief Atotarho (Onondaga) Wenens, War Chief under Chief Dekaenyon (Cayuga) Shoneratowaneh, War Chief under Chief Skanyatariio (Seneca) It is provided thus: The women heirs of each...
On Sunday, a benefit barbeque chicken dinner was held at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department for the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community. Proceeds from the benefit were going to support the Mohawk language immersion program, as well as other expenses incurred by the community at Kanatsiohareke, according to Tsiahawi Porter. Dinner, which was 10 dollars an order, included BBQ chicken, macaroni salad, baked potato, salt potatoes, dessert, dinner roll, and a drink. While the benefit was...
On May 11, 2012, the Pamoja International Cultural Exchange Inc. organization auctioned a Mother’s Day basket that was won by Bessie Mitchell at 37 West Steakhouse and Lounge. The hand-painted basket was on display at SeaComm Federal Credit Union in Massena and the restaurant during the prior week. Bessie was delighted with the items in the basket, especially the Elgin diamond watch and sterling silver earrings. Bessie revealed that the gigantic chocolate egg that was also in the basket was s...
The Adirondack Quilters Guild of Malone, NY presented “Life in the Adirondacks” last weekend in Malone, NY. Dozens of beautiful quilts were on display and several vendors attended. There were also door prizes and an Adirondack Lone Star raffle quilt. Special Award ribbons were given to quilts in different categories such as viewer’s, vendor’s, media and guild choice awards. The show also featured quilting demonstrations by Mary Moore and Donna Hastings. A portion of the proceeds went to the Fra...
The Run/Walkathon benefiting the group of Akwesasne youth attending the Gathering of Condolence, Strength and Peace, took place on Sunday May 20th. With temperatures approaching 90 degrees, it was well over 70 degrees at 9 A.M. The event was organized by Karakwenta Lazore and Teiosakentison Elijah, with the aim of sending their group to Minnesota to take part in the Gathering. Just the day before, On Saturday, the 19th, their group held a benefit chicken barbeque at Mohawk Printing, and...
Author: Monica Peters The third week of May is a good time plant broccoli, kale, mint, mustard greens, parsley, and sorrel. Of course you can grow dark leafy greens inside your home in containers any time of the year too. The fourth week of May is a good time to plant Asian greens, beets, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, carrots, celeriac, celery, cress, cucumbers, dill, endive, fennel, melon, pickling cucumbers, pumpkins, radishes, rutabega, turnips, watermelon, and winter squash. To start your se...
Researchers at MIT used a $250,000.00 network analyzer and tested the impact of tin foil helmets on the receptivity of radio-frequency signals. They investigated the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample group of four people. The hat designs are referred to as the Classical, the Fez, and all were made from Reynolds aluminum foil using the double layering technique. The researchers found that all helmets attenuate invasive radio frequencies from an outside source or emanating from the cranium of a person. The researchers found...
On Thursday, the spring concerts continued with St. Regis Mohawk School holding their Spring Concert for Elementary Chorus, Grade Three Recorder Ensemble, and Elementary band....
Listen up: Our food is responsible for a substantial source of Methane – a greenhouse gas with 21 times the global warming potential than carbon dioxide. Food waste makes up nearly 15% of all municipal waste, which weighs in at 33 million tons. Not only that, but wasted food contributes to ozone destroying greenhouse gases lying in the landfill, but during the preparation of food as well. In North America we make the most food waste on the planet, this may also coincide with the highest obesity rates, in that we prepare more, to eat more, a...
