A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Last Friday the St. Regis Mohawk School celebrated the 4th annual Student Appreciation Day. The PTO put the event together for the students to reward them for working so hard all year and being great kids. It was a full day of fun for the kids with activities like two waterslides and jump houses. Belly Buttons the clown made balloon animals and Ish Kabibble the magician put on a show for the kids. Bonesteel’s, Purple Ribbon Gifts and the Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Program were on hand, just t...
Last Thursday the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino opened its doors to the media and had a great turnout. Media were given access to the hotel, casino, and buffet constructions. The tour was hosted by General Manager Patrick Bassney, Encompass Ronald James, Tribal Chief Ron Lafrance Jr. and Public Relations Manager Benjamin Herne. The Casino is in the process of constructing a 7-story, 150-room hotel complete with swimming pool and spa, a new entertainment lounge, an expanded gaming floor and a complete...
Birthday wishes to a wonderful lady from Indian Time and the community....
Fiduciary responsibility of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has at least 4 components that include the following: Avoiding conflicts of interest, acting in the interest of MCA rather than a member’s personal interest, providing oversight to assure that all MCA business is transacted legally and making decisions to protect the assets of MCA. I wonder about their responsibility in the OPG settlement. Two of the islands that are being returned are not remediated. Is that not the responsibility of the negotiators to ensure that the lands were r...
The Pyke Memorial Scholarship was started in the 1980’s and has continued to offer students monies to help further their education. The winners were not based solely on grades alone but on other things as well. The winners of the scholarship for the 2012 year are as follows: Teesha Mitchell who was accepted to go to Plattsburgh State for Nursing. Emma Phillips who was accepted into St. Lawrence University and is interested in Environmental Studies. Matteshia Laffin who was accepted into SUNY Canton and is interested in Physical Therapy. K...
Letter to the Editor Sekon sewakwekon, I am writing this letter to express my concerns regarding CKON’s board members. In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about certain employees who were fired from our community radio, by the board. I, like many community members, am shocked and in disbelief that these dedicated workers have lost their jobs. I have worked with Judy and Beverly when it came time to purchase ads. They were very friendly and gave the best service. I was amazed by the way Kevin made all his ads sound so p...
I find I have no choice but to respond to the community announcement aired on CKON on June 6, 2012. It saddens me to know that these former board members are trying to discredit a decision that you “the community” made at four legal, advertised, recorded meetings that they chose not to attend. The former board members have been in office for the past 11 years now; I find it very strange that after 11 years they are finally attempting to have an annual meeting. Is it because the community was made aware of these issues and they are trying to...
Letter to the community June 6, 2012 I want to inform the community with a list of things that happened to me the morning of May 29, 2012 at CKON after going to the doctor’s office at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. 1) I saw Melanie Jacobs there and she asked what I was up to. I told her I had a doctor’s appointment and then I was going to work. Melanie told me I should call Larry first. I asked why? She said: you just need to call Larry before you go in. I didn’t think much of it at the time, as I was preoccupied with getting in the clinic. 2) Up...
Isaac has been a certified EMT since 2006 and an advanced EMT-Critical Care for two years. He says the best part of his job is that everyday is different, “We have a routine checklist, but every call is different.” The hardest part of his job is treating good friends and family, but at the same time it can be rewarding because he’s helping them and maybe even saving their life. He declared the ultimate goal of AMA is to serve the community by providing the best possible care. Isaac said, “For...
NIAWEN When someone loses their home to a fire, the losses are great and damage extreme, but if no one was injured that is success. The family of Frank Leaf would like to send a big NIAWEN KOWA out to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, Bill Lafrance and Hennes Porter. And a special NIAWEN KOWA to Officer Pete Lafrance for noticing the fire and making the call. Many thanks also goes out to HAVFD and the firemen that assisted; Ben Benedict, Isaac McDonald, Mike Adams, Richard Phillips, Russell Phillips, Clint Jacobs, Darren Cook Jr., Ryan Jacobs and...
Saturday night The Gambill family held a youth dance for ages 10-14 at the Kateri Hall. When asked, Sean Gambill said, “We’re just a family looking to bring entertainment to youth. We see there is a need for it, they really don’t have much to do, and it gives them a place to come and try their moves out.” “We got started because the kids didn’t have anything to do. They both love to sing, but never had a place to go and sing, so we started to go to youth contests, talent shows, they started sing...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has recently introduced locally grown or produced products to the Maple Room Steakhouse, located on Route 37 in Hogansburg. With intentions of using fresh, North Country produce and vegetation, as well as local meats and wines, the Maple Room is rapidly expanding its flavor bases and its commitment to the highest standard of food service and dining experiences. “Fresh herbs and vegetables are our top priority and we are proud to be able to go out our back door to get it,” states Chef Antho...
• The following is an announcement from the legal Board of Directors of the Akwesasne Communication Society and CKON. • An Annual General Meeting will be held on June 27, 2012 at Akwesasne Fire Station – Rt. 37 starting at 6pm. •At the general meeting, we will provide the background and updates on the recent attempts by a few individuals to take over the control of CKON and the Board of Directors. • We will also seek community input because the Board of Directors and CKON is undergoing structural changes to better meet the needs of Akwesasne...
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 -- Students, staff, and family gathered to pay tribute to Suzanne Bilow on Tuesday afternoon in the high school cafeteria as the Salmon River Language department donated a Japanese Lilac tree in her honor. Mrs. Bilow passed away May 7, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Bilow was a Spanish teacher at Salmon River Central for 22 years. “Suzanne always had a positive outlook and always looked for the good in everything. I could always count on her for a l...
On Monday, Brattleboro, VT based Author/Illustrator John Steven Gurney paid a visit to the St. Regis Mohawk School. Gurney was giving a presentation about the book he wrote, and the roughly 130 he has illustrated. The focus of Gurney’s work has been children’s chapter books, doing all the illustrations while working with the editor of the book he is illustrating. The book he authored, Dinosaur Train, is aimed at a younger age group and featured his son, now 18 and headed to college next year, as...
Radio CKON was designed to serve the needs of the Akwesasne Mohawk community, to encourage the growth and retention of our culture, to provide a Mohawk perspective on historical and current events, to promote aboriginal entertainment, to become a primary means of expression using Mohawk language and to enhance the region’s understanding and appreciation for the Nation. The Akwesasne Communications Society was formed in the spring of 1982 to oversee a radio broadcasting facility including the drafting of rules and procedures designed to i...
An ice cream social was held at Iakhihsohtha on Sunday. It was a beautiful day and the Kontiwennenhawi Women Singers performed for the residents at Iakhihsohtha. The performance lasted about 40 minutes, after which they gave everyone strawberry sundaes. “The Singers were beautiful,” said Tony Koggel. The ice cream social was held to entertain the residents and it helps pass the time for them. Weekends at Iakhihsohtha can be long for the residents, and with less staff to cover the weekends, eve...
Singers, comedians and musicians took to the stage Friday night to showcase their talents at the Get Your Act Together Variety Show. It was a night of fun, laughter and food. Audience members were treated to live music and the comedic styling of Matt “Aardvark” Herne, who came out of retirement for this event. The night started off with short comedy films submitted by Kaneratiiostha Phillips. Two of Akwesasne’s talented singers, Kahentahawe Francis and Summer Rain Herne, came to sing for the g...
It is tough to win a game when the lacrosse gods do their best to hand the match over to a team which is playing far beyond anyone’s expectations. The Homer Trojans are as sharp a contrast against the Shamrocks as there can be. The ‘rocks are fast, physical and have stickhandling skills which dazzle fans, frustrate goalies and leave their opponents stunned. The team has an attack line which can thread the ball through tight defenses and score which off stance and flying in front of the net. The...
Once again the Oneida Indian Nation again hosted the 12 Annual Conference for American Indian Elders and their caregivers. It was held May 24th and May 25th at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. This year’s topic was “Aging Well: Using the Medicine Wheel Approach to Chronic Illness”. Elders came from all the Six Nations to participate. On Thursday Jan Rooney welcomed the conference participants and traditional opening words were said by Geraldine Feeley. A presentation of the Medicine Wheel...
A pilot project has been put in the works for a summer camp. Patti Bova, Rob White, PJ Burns, Taylor Mitchell, Tobi Mitchell, Cynthia Lord, and Bob Stevenson are part of a committee working to set up a cultural camp for youth. If all goes as planned, the camp will accomodate 20 youth, ages 12-17 and hopefully 10 males and 10 females. The camp will be overnight, lasting five days, and organizers are aiming for the end of July and a location of Thompson Island. Patti Bova and Rob White explained...
Danielle C. Smoke, 28, of Akwesasne was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop by Massena police early Wednesday morning. Jacob A. Cook, 35, of Hogansburg was charged with disorderly conduct by Massena Police on Saturday at 8:35pm on Beach Street. Evita A. Stacey, 28, of Akwesasne PQ was arrested on St. Road and charged with equipment violation, operation motor vehicle no license and aggravated unlicensed operation. Miss Stacey is scheduled to appear in Town Court on June 19, 2012...
APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 28, 2011 Winter/Spring : Kentenhkó:wa/November 24, 2011 NEW STUDENTS NEED: 1. AMBE Post-Secondary Application 2. Membership Confirmation Letter 3. Photocopy of High School Diploma 4. Essay 5. Institution Acceptance letter 6. Tuition charges if attending a Canadian institution, or a completed Financial Aid Form if attending an American institution 7. Fall 2011 time table/schedule of classes CONTINUING STUDENTS NEED: 1. Winter/Spring 2011 grades 2. Fall 2011 time table/schedule of classes PART-TIME S...
For National Safe Kids Week, the Community Health Program asked Community Members to submit a picture featuring your family doing something with safety in mind. We chose a photo submitted by Nola B. Pictured with her son, they are safely canoeing while wearing life preservers. Nola won an Emergency Preparedness First Aid Kit that was donated by MCA Emergency Measures Program. Niawen for your submission. Niawen to our partners Emergency Measures Program/Wholistic Health and Wellness...
Akwesasne - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a $278,315 contract to the Water Resources Program of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division. The purpose of the contract is to conduct research on threatened and endangered species of fish in the tributaries to the St. Lawrence River. “We appreciate the fine work that Tony David and his staff have done in securing this important grant,” said Ken Jock, Director of the Tribe’s Environment Division. “This study is an important part of preserving environmental resources...
