A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Under the shade of the Tree of Peace, seats were prepared for the Sachems or Chiefs to keep and watch the Council Fire and the Peacemaker instructed that all business of the Haudenosaunee would be conducted there before the Sachems. Five bound arrows symbolize the completed union. It brought the Haudenosaunee together as one, in one head, one body, one spirit and one soul to settle all matters as one. It established the framework to work, counsel and confirm together for the future of coming...
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment was at it again over the weekend bringing Akwesasne another wonderful drug and alcohol free event to enjoy. On Sunday, Generations Park was full of people for the Akwe:kon Music Festival, an event meant to empower the youth and community through hip hop music. Emcee of the festival was Anthony Tillman. At 2pm Magoo began to DJ and many took to dancing, at 3pm the entertainers took to the stage. The event featured great acts, many of them local,...
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AKWESASNE, NY - In a move that brings a decades-long land settlement closer to resolution than ever, leaders from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with officials from New York State and St. Lawrence County on Wednesday. The agreement outlines terms of a settlement agreement that would provide the Tribe the opportunity to return identified lands to its reservation and provide the county and local governments significant economic benefits in return. The...
KC Herne was recognized in Albany as Boys and Girls Clubs 'Youth of the Year' on Tuesday, May 20. Herne was recognized as a Boys and Girls Clubs New York State Alliance 2014 Youth of the Year. She is a sixth-year member of the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club where she is a mentor. She's also a volunteer at the local senior center, Salvation Army and Cultural Youth Camp. KC Herne is pictured with Senator Betty Little in Albany....
On Sunday May 25th, the annual Memorial Day Parade was hosted by American Legion Post 1479. This year's theme was "Past – Present – Future" and the parade started at 1pm. The parade was filled with floats, marching bands, veterans and tons of candy for the kids. Memorial ceremonies were held both at the bridge in Hogansburg and at the Legion. The Veterans Motorcycle Club started the parade and marchers included Veterans from Andrew W. Cook Post 1479, Post 1479 Auxiliary, Sons of the Ame...
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AKWESASNE – Mr. Julius White, 76, of 378 State Route 37, Sunrise Acres, formerly of Malone, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, May 25, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Julius was born August 16, 1937 in Hogansburg, the son of the late Henry and Catherine Casey White and attended Mohawk schools. He worked for many years as a crossing guard for the Malone School District and was a member of the Norfolk CB Radio Club. He enjoyed collecting owls and playing baseball. Julius is s...
A limb has fallen from the family tree I keep hearing a voice that says: Grieve not for me Remember the best times, the laughter, the song The good life I lived while I was strong Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest Remembering all, how I truly was blessed Continue traditions, no matter how small Go on with your life, don't worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin Until the day...
WALLLACE A. JACOBS ALEC A. COOKE Joint Graveside services for Wallace A. Jacobs, 71 and Alec A. Cooke, 88, will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014, 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hogansburg. Wallace passed away January 19, 2014 at his home and his brother-in-law, Alec passed away on February 12, 2014 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena....
On May 17, 2014 the St. Regis Rec Dance Club preformed for the Totas at Iakhihsohtha for the 2nd Annual "Dance for Totas Day!" We would like to thank Iakhihsohtha for letting our girls dance their little hearts out and put big smiles on the Tota's faces. Also, we would like to thank Teneya Mitchell for organizing this special event. We look forward to seeing everyone at our Dance Recital on June 5th at the Snye School! Niawen...
To all who worked at the St. Regis Mission Church Bazaar fund raiser. To those who parked cars and placed the vendors. To those who planned the event, and manned the food concession stands. To all who baked the delicious food for the bake sale. To those who made monetary contributions to help purchase food and drink items. Thank you to “Hilltop Inflatables” for the bouncy houses. Thank you to Big “E” for the use of your grill and tanks, and the lesson “Buying and Selling 101”. Thank you to “Tri-Town Packing” for giving us a church discount. Tha...
Niawen, We would like to say from our hearts ‘’Niawenkowa’’ to all the special people who came to be with us during our time of sorrow. Niawen to all who donated food, money, flowers, time to sit with us and the men who helped prepare the house. Niawen to the kitchen helpers and the pall bearers. Niawen to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, American Legion Post #1479, Knights of Columbus, Mohawk Choir, Snye Recreation, MCA Home Support workers, Iakhihsohtha and #9 Fuels. We are sorry if we forgot anyone; it is not intenti...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club staff, board, and youth would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who came out to help with the Fish Fry. Thank you to the community for your continued support with our fundraising efforts. Big shout out to the Akwesasne Coalition and our cooks Everett Lazore, PJ Burns, Rob White, Mike Markham, and Johnny Herne for making the day filled with such joy and laughter! The Club is growing quickly as well as the interest the kids have in our programs and being a part of the Club. Our numbers...
Response to Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Re: Proposal to remove ourselves from MCA The 33-page document sent to the Grand Chief and council is reason enough for our no longer wanting to be a part of the Mohawks of Akwesasne or the organization called MCA. This decision does not affect any community member who chooses to stay a Mohawk of Akwesasne or under the 1987 membership code. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982 section 35 and section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms...
Letter to the Editor Oneratokowa/May 2, 2014 To: Ronald Cook, Sheila Loran, Jr. Ransom, Dale White, Barbara Lazore, Norman Tarbell, Akwesasne Board of Commissioners Retha Herne, Director of Akwesasne Housing Authority Cecelia Cook, Finance Director CC: St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Chiefs We, the following Homebuyers, are seeking an opportunity to meet with the board to discuss our concerns regarding recent changes to the Homebuyer Monthly Equity Use Policy (MEPA). Our goal is to facilitate a meaningful discussion and provide an opportunity for...
The St. Regis Mohawk Elementary Band was outside practicing their marching skills on Thursday, and if you watched the Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, you saw them play. Led by Mr. Justin Hahn, it was their third year marching in the parade. The band is busy this time of year, having just performed their spring concert a couple of weeks ago. Their next move, along with the chorus, is to travel to Watertown to Samaritan Summit Village on June 5th. Mr. Hahn said, "We do our best and have fun." The...
On Sunday, the St. Regis Mission Church Fundraising Committee held a Memorial Day Bazaar at Kateri Hall. There were several vendors and two bouncy houses outside along with concession stands selling hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, cotton candy, ice cream and much more. Inside, a huge bake sale, as well as a couple of raffles, were set up to raise money for the church. About putting on the event, committee member Minerva White said, "It wasn't hard, we have all these young people on the committee...
Name: Kaherahere Wolf Sunday Born: Friday, May 16, 2014 Weight: 9 lbs. 15 oz. Parents: Loretta Lazore and Kevin Sunday Grandparents: Jimmy & Linda Sunday, the late Kathy Lazore & Clarence "Din" Cook Siblings: Trent David, Caeleigh Hill, Akenhiio & Roweniente...
(AKWESASNE, NY, May 27, 2014) – Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort’s North Country Concert Series officially kicks off on Thursday, June 5, 2014 with Darryl Worley. He has topped the charts with singles including “I Miss My Friend,” “Awful, Beautiful Life” and “Have You Forgotten,” which accomplished the feat for one, two and an incredible seven weeks, respectively. Throughout a career that has produced nearly twenty hit singles, including three #1s, as well as chart-topping albums and sales in the millions, Darryl Worley has set himself one primar...
On Saturday, May 24, 2014, Mae Tarbell celebrated her 90th birthday. About 250 people from as far as Colorado, Vancouver, Rochester, Florida, Georgia, Syracuse, Missouri, Burke, and of course Akwesasne, came to the Winter Ballroom at AMCR to help her celebrate. The party included a video montage and three birthday cakes, about which Mae said, "I hope I don't have to blow out that many candles." Pictured are Mae Tarbell with her seven sons. Front L-R: Ben, Mae and Eddie. Back L-R: Armand, Glenn,...
Submitted by the family of Jacqueline ''Butchie'' Francis The family of Jacqueline ''Butchie'' Francis wanted to honor her memory by way of donating a quilt to be raffled, and all proceeds to go to The Cancer Support Group. The quilt was pieced by Butchie's sister Polly Pyke and machine quilted by Angel Lepage, a friend. Butchie, as most people knew her by, was an avid crafts person who loved to quilt and sew clothing for children and adults. She loved to knit and crochet and many people in the...
The contest is located at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io foyer. Answer just one question & place it in the ballot box and be eligible for prizes!! What is the name of the ticks that are found in Ontario & Quebec? How long can an infected tick be attached to a person before it can spread Lyme Disease? Developing a red circular rash (bull’s eye rash) may develop after being bitten by an infected tick. What other symptoms may a person get after being bitten by an infected tick? Where would you find ticks? How would you protect yourself from tick bites? How...
Submitted by Amy Lazore On Thursday May 22, 2014 the top athletes in the NAC Lacrosse league were invited to attend an award ceremony at SUNY Canton. Those from Akwesasne were Alanna Pyke grade 10 (Massena) Jaiden Mitchell grade 12 (Salmon River) for The NAC Academic team. Those named to the second team all northern were Morgan Thompson grade 11 (SRC), Kiana Thompson, grade 11 (SRC), and Kyra Thompson grade 11 (SRC). For first team All Northern team were sisters Jacelyn Lazore grade 8 (Massena)...
