A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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May 27th, 2017 was the day that the Akwesasne Veterans Memorial Monument was revealed to the Akwesasne community at Generations Park. It was a beautiful day with many community members in attendance. Some family members came to support their loved ones who are veterans, while others came to honour the veterans who have already passed. The event was set up beautifully with a huge American flag flying as soon as you pulled into the driveway. The flag along provided a front before the memorial monu...
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A global business leader and champion of the underserved; a civil rights activist and prominent attorney; a leading scholar in wireless communications; a preservationist of Native American culture; and a visionary artist of contemporary issues were awarded honorary degrees by Syracuse University for their accomplishments and outstanding life's work. Frank Bisignano, Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Vincent Poor, Thomas Porter Sakokwenionkwas, 'The One Who wins', and Carrie Mae Weems, were honored at...
By: Arisawe Ahkwesahsro:non are strong and resilient. We all know people who have continued to hold on to their traditional ways; the ceremonies, the language, their relationship to the Earth, Water and all living things including the Moon, Stars and Thunder. It's this relationship that keeps our ways strong. Industry developed all around us and fluoride, PCBs, mercury and other pollutants were introduced to our environment. Our gardens were disappearing and the people became more dependent...
On Sunday May 28th, 2017 the annual Memorial Day parade took place in Hogansburg at 12 p.m. sharp. The parade started at Mill Street and went all the way to the American Legion on Route 37. The parade is a big event, when families bring their children out to enjoy the floats and get some free candy. This year was no different, it started off with a salute to all who have served for their country. The parade was led by the veterans from the area. There was many different groups and individuals...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to announce that Water Resources Manager Tony David was named a recipient of the 2017 Environmental Champion Award. Bestowed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the award recognizes an individual's dedication and commitment to protecting and enhancing environmental quality and public health. "To be recognized as an Environmental Champion is a tremendous accomplishment and demonstrates the high level of devotion that Tony has for...
Do you know a great Dad? Akwesasne Child and Family Services would like to recognize them this Father’s Day. Submit a photo of the great Dad you know and his children. Get CREATIVE! The most votes WIN a new BBQ Grill! Submissions will be accepted from June 1st to June 15th. Winner announced June 16th at 2:00PM on ACFS-Upcoming Events Facebook page. How to enter: 1. Choose the best photo 2. Send the photo on Facebook Messenger to ACFS-Upcoming Events (Include your contact information) 3. Share with friends and family for more votes (Votes c...
Thank you Dream Catcher for financially supporting my hockey endeavors at Hockey Technical Institute (HTI) in Mulmur, Ontario for the 2016-17 school year. I made many new friends from all over the world and I developed my skills as a hockey player and had many memorable experiences. Bailey Thomas...
We will be forever grateful to the wonderful people in Akwesasne and the surrounding communities for the recent fundraiser for Ward “Hungie” Cook. We are touched by the support all have given. We would like to send our heartfelt thank you to the family, friends and area businesses that donated to the Mohawk auction, the roast beef dinner & raffle items; to everyone that purchased a dinner, auction tickets and/or raffle tickets; to the numerous volunteers - your generosity is truly appreciated. Sharon & Arvella, Ron “Punchy” & Millie, Warren...
I wish to thank the North Country Honor Flight, the American Legion Post 1479 and the American Legion Fundraising Committee for the trip to Washington and the warm sendoff which was attended by our families, Legionnaires, Tribal Chiefs and motorcycle escort. A special thank you to Cynthia Nadeau of North Country Honor Flight for all of the extra efforts she put into making our travel arrangements. I am thankful that 6 members of my family were able to share in the experience of this trip with me. I very much enjoyed the memorable time spent on...
Editor, The medical officers of health of several Canadian cities are discussing the merits of adding fluoride to their municipal water to prevent cavities in the teeth of young children. Adding fluoride to municipal water corrodes the pipes at the water plant and for a city the size of Cornwall, the fluoride costs around $50,000 per year. However, as the Mohawk community is well aware, there are several ways by which to deliver fluoride to the people. The pro-fluoride advocates may actually be creating possible business opportunities for...
As the mother of Derek Comins, a Tribal Sub-Chief candidate, I feel compelled to inform the voting membership what a strong performer Derek can be if given the opportunity to serve Akwesasne more than what he has and continues to. Please look at his stated goals: • “Fully funded detox facility that meets the cultural and social needs of our community.” This is a mandate from the community that something serious needs to be done at a local level. Derek, as an EMT, and his fellow ambulance teams, have seen their share of what drugs do to our yout...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Planning Office is notifying boaters and residents along the St. Lawrence River that the water is currently at high flow. The high water level is the result of gates being opened at the Long Sault Dam to help alleviate the record water levels further upstream and in Lake Ontario. On Wednesday, May 24th; the water being discharged at the Long Sault Dam and Moses-Saunders Dam was increased to 10,200 cubic meters per second or 360,200 cubic feet...
The MCA General Meeting took place at the St. Regis Recreation Center on May 25th, 2017 at 6 p.m. The Meeting began with the call to order, and Council attendance. The moment of silence followed, to honor anyone who has passed away in the last month. Grand Chief Abram Benedict then went over the rules of order, and council’s agenda acceptance. The first presentation was made by Kawehnoke district Chief Troy Thompson, which was for the Ionkwakwenion, the Book of Accomplishments. MCA has created this new book of recognition called I...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has created a new book of recognition called Ionkwakwe':nion, or "We Accomplished It," as a way to honour and celebrate the successes of community members. Kawehno:ke District Chief Troy Thompson launched the initiative after a mother contacted him to make the suggestion. Her son had recently by honoured by Cornwall City Council and their "Book of Recognition." Chief Thompson agreed it is an incredible way to document and celebrate l...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT How can anyone resist a cute little kitten? I know I can't, but as a responsible pet owner you should be aware of the things that come along with acquiring that cute little ball of fluff. There are some items needed when you get that kitten, they include: a litter box, kitten food of a quality brand, scratching pads and posts, toys, and dishes, just to name a few. The most important thing you can do when you get the kitten is schedule a visit to your veterinarian, which...
Justin Trudeau was described as telling Pope Francis on Monday that Canadians are anxious to reconcile with Indigenous Peoples, as he asked the pontiff to apologize for the role the Catholic Church played in the tragedy of residential schools. The Pope, himself is no stranger to the cause of social justice. The Pope has dedicated his life to supporting marginalized people in the world. According to the Prime Ministers Office, Trudeau noted the Pope seemed open to the idea as he related some of their private conversation at the Vatican. Pope Fra...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens It is provided thus: When a candidate chief is to be installed, he shall furnish four strings of shell wampum one span length bound together at one end. Such will constitute the evidence of his pledge to the Chiefs of the League that he will live according to the Constitution of the Great Peace and exercise justice in all affairs. When the pledge is finished, the speaker of the council must hold the wampum strings in his hand and...
The MCA Community Health Program is hosting a Little Heroes Safety Training Camp & Obstacle Race! This event is free and is open to ages 2-15 years! Light dinner will be provided. This is a free event, but space is limited so please be sure to register today! The event will take place on Friday, June 9th from 5-8 p.m. Help your child learn some safety tips before summer vacation! Register now at www.studiobookingsonline.com/MCACommunityHealthProgram....
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The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) celebrated "Top Reading Families" at their Monthly Awards held on Onerahtohko:wa/May 11, 2017. All families are encouraged to read to their children for at least 20 minutes every day! Submitted by Lisa Francis-Benedict, AMBE Communication and Quality Assurance Officer....
The Onake II Board of Directors for the Tsionkwanatiio Heritage Site invited community members to come out and help to make Tsionkwanatiio a nice place again on Saturday May 27 at 10 AM. A small group of individuals lent a hand to clean, organize, and perform various maintenance tasks at the heritage site. Saturday's cleanup activities carried over into Sunday as volunteers focused on clearing out various barns on the property. Various items that were left to collect in the barns over the years,...
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On Monday, June 5th starts National Safe Kids Week and runs until Saturday, June 11th, 2017. This year, the MCA Community Health Program is giving it a spin and notching it up a bit. Using the theme “Superheros” and how safety is part of being a hero, they’ve created a day of fun and learning about Sun Safety, Hydration in the Heat and Water and Road Safety. All kids will go through an age appropriate circuit of fun booths and after each booth the participants will have their ‘passport’ stamped. Once finished, they can stop at the ‘Super Hero S...
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors’ Center, located at the U. S. Eisenhower Lock, opened on Friday and will remain open daily, including weekends, through Labor Day, September 4, 2017. The Visitors’ Center hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. In addition, the SLSDC will host a Seaway Workers’ Tribute event to honor all Seaway workers past and present, to be held at the Visitors’ Center on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2:00 pm. The program will include a candle lighting ceremony to honor and recognize those workers who lost th...
