A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Native only to the Americas, the Common Raccoon is nocturnal and solitary except when breeding or caring for its young. The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a stocky mammal about 2 to 3 feet (61 to 91 cm) long, weighing 10 to 30 pounds (4.5 to 13.5 kg) (rarely 40 to 50 pounds [18 to 22.5 kg]). As an accomplished climber, it can ascend trees of any size as well as run and swim quite well. IDENTIFICATION It is distinctively marked, with a prominent black “mask” over the eyes and a heavily furred, ringed...
1. Kenkióhkwa sewatanonhsí:iohst Everyone listen 2. Ratenonhsatsterísta The caretaker of the house 3. Tahakeríhon He gave me permission 4. Ne akerihó:wanenhte I ought to announce 5. ______ nihohsennó:ten It is his name 6. Enshonkwaterennóthahse He will sing for us 7. Nó:nen enhatateweienén:ta’ne When he is ready 8. ______ niiakohsennó:ten It is her name 9. Enionkhiiaterennóthahse She will sing for us 10. Nó:nen eniontateweienén:ta’ne When she is ready 11. Ne ne ________ nikarennó:ten The ______ type of song 12. Watahtsheró:ton 1...
Grand Council meetings of the Iroquois Confederacy are held for serious matters, which affect all of the member nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. Before an issue can be presented to the Grand Council, it must first be heard by the Onondagas who decide whether the issue requires a Grand Council meeting. Sometimes, the issue is sent back to the individual nation to be solved at home. Each nation has its own Council of Chiefs and deals with its own problems. These...
•• The Tonawanda Seneca Nation will be holding their annual field days this weekend July 31 and August 1, 2010. The minor box lacrosse teams will be having their playoffs and there will be an Old Sticks tournament. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the good food, the games and the friendship. •• A Grand Council meeting was held on Saturday, July 24th at the Onondaga Longhouse. Representing the Mohawk Nation was Howard Thompson, Curtis Nelson, Charlie Patton and Everett Cook. Grand Council had representatives from each of the Nations...
Submitted by the SRMT Taylor Matt, a recent graduate of Cazenovia high school, is battling leukemia and in need of a bone marrow transplant. She is one-quarter American Indian which makes it more difficult to find a match. While the Be the Match Registry contains upward of 7 million donors, only 1 percent (or 80,000) of those are Native or American Indian and the most likely match is someone of your same ethnic background. Taylor, and thousands of patients like her, need help in finding a bone marrow match for their fight against this deadly...
Submitted by MCA The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding community members that it is continuing to receive written complaints and statements involving the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Mohawk Council is issuing the reminder following reports that community members are still being subjected to unfair treatment by some CBSA Officers. There are also reports that wrongful vehicle seizures and fines are still being lodged against Akwesasne Mohawks at the temporary port in Cornwall. If you have encountered unprofessional conduct or...
Submitted by the CRTF On Monday, July 26, 2010 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) joined the CRTF team to enforce laws of Canada along the controlled-uncontrolled borders, interdict the flow of contraband and to conduct criminal investigations into the illegal activities related to the smuggling of contraband and to gather criminal intelligence. On January 18, 2010, as a result of public safety concerns and issues in the community due to smuggling and the tactics utilized by smugglers in the Cornwall area, the Royal Canadian Mounted...
Submitted by the St. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Officials from the Town of Colton along with other advocates of the Raquette River Blueway Corridor are officially opening a new Raquette River Information Center in the hamlet of South Colton on Saturday, July 31 at 9 am. Advocates of the Blueway Corridor seek to protect, promote, and enhance important resources and to create increased economic, recreational, and tourism opportunities for both residents and visitors. Participants opening the center will include Colton Town Supervisor Larry...
6th Wedding Anniversary of John and Mary (Delormier) Thompson on St. Regis Island Pictured here with their many Great-Grandchildren Front Row: Timothy Thompson, unknown, Jeannine Thompson-Lazore, sitting in front-unknown, Cathy Thompson- Mitchell, Sherry Roundpoint Garrow, unknown Second Row: Leona Thompson, Lynn Thompson-Lafrance, small boy-unknown, Glenda Thompson, John and Mary Thompson, Rob Cree Jr. Third Row: Leslie Thompson, Jerry Thompson, Jean Thompson, Linda Thompson, unknown, Sharon...
The Eagle Watch Group, a community organization formed this year to raise awareness about Oxycontin and other drugs, hosted a reptile education event Saturday that was free for everyone. Reptiles Adventure, a company based in Albany, brought their lizards, snakes, turtles and other reptiles to the Generations Field in Akwesasne for back-to-back shows under the pavilion. Prior to the reptile viewing, Deanna Swamp, one of Eagle Watch’s founders, gave a brief introduction reminding the group t...
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Submitted by the SRMT Described by the Associated Press as, “…the most critically acclaimed Native American singer of her time,” Joanne Shenandoah will be appearing at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Wellness Day on Thursday, August 5, 2010. Her appearance is in support of a bone marrow drive to be conducted by the William G. Pomeroy and “Be the Match” Foundations. Shenandoah has won the Native American Music Award 12 times in addition to a Grammy award. She is a member of the Wolf Clan of the Iroquois Confederacy - Oneida Nation. Shenandoah...
Kaherihshon Fran Beauvais is the new MCA Community Justice Manager and she was taken around the Akwesasne community this week by Joyce King, making a stop at Indian Time. Kaherihshon is Kahnawakeronon and says her favorite part of Indian Time is the Kanien’kehaka lesson. Indian Time hopes you enjoy working in Akwesasne. Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our...
A few months ago we decided to plant a garden. I never have before and was hoping that half of what we planted wouldn’t die. I am not a person with what you would call a green thumb. Big Brother gave me a flower for Mother’s day and it died on me just like the cactus I had last year. Right now I have one little African violet plant in my kitchen window that has made it through spring and half of summer. Aside from that little thing there was only one plant I ever kept alive for over a year and it was an aloe plant that needed almost no car...
A benefit beach volleyball tournament was held Saturday at the Brass Horse where many volleyball players have enjoyed a sand court this summer. Barefooted players spent the day competing under the sun and enjoying a leisurely day outdoors between games. The tournament was held to raise money for several boys who will be playing lacrosse for Team Quebec at the upcoming Canadian National Tournament in Whitby, Ontario. The Akwesasne players are Iawentanawen “Cash” Mitchell, Norman King, Nonkon Tho...
Kayden Jackson is the 11-year-old son of Bobbi and Natalie Jackson, and the grandson of Jerry and Johanne Jackson. Kayden is playing in the Cornwall Optimist Minor Softball League for the first time and he has already hit over ten homeruns. Congratulations and good luck this year and in all your future softball/baseball seasons....
Submitted by the SRMT The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division is hosting a class for first time hunters. The class is designed to help pass courses to be able to obtain a hunting license in New York State. New York State law requires all first-time firearms hunters, bow-hunters and trappers to pass one or more courses before getting a hunting or trapping license. Class size is limited to 20 students. Registration is currently under way at the Environment Division. Students are required to bring their own refreshments and lunch. The c...
Minor Wolves Hockey NEW EXECUTIVE- President-Theresa Adams Vice-President-Sheri Lazore Herne Secretary-Maggie King Treasurer-Mary Jo Terrance Director of Registration-Mamie David Director of Development-Karson Herne Director of Game Day Operations-Theresa Square Director at Large-Mark Terrance AKWESASNE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 2010 DIVISIONS: IP Peewee Novice Bantam Atom Midget Minor REGISTRATION FEES: $300 per player $125 per player for IP WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? -Insurance -Ice Time -Referee Fees -Tournaments -Equipment -League Fees...
Champs Eastside boxing Club participated in 2 final shows for the season. On Saturday July 3rd in Massena, NY. Tevon Terrance of St. Regis defeated George Borenzina of Gatineau in a Junior Men’s open bout at 152 lbs division. Also representing Champs was Lo Lo Rohahienkse defeating Mathew Smith of Watertown in a Junior Boys 118 lbs match. Saturday July 10th Champs was in action in Ottawa at the Rideau Carleton Racetrack. Phil Hoftyzer defeated Sam Fournier of Gatineau by judge’s decision over 3 rounds in a Senior men’s 175 lbs match. Also...
By Bill Smith AKWESASNE, N.Y. -- Mike Watts, track photographer at Mohawk International Raceway (MIR) and Airborne Park Speedway in Plattsburgh, passed away on Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. The staff, racing teams, fans and sponsors of MIR would like to express their deepest sympathies and condolences to his wife Jane and sons Mike Jr. and Andy, their family and their many, many friends. Mike Watts had been involved in racing his entire life, first as a fan...
Akwesasne Storm Novice Lacrosse team participated in the annual Nepean lacrosse tournament last weekend. On Friday July 16th Akwesasne opened the tourney up against Kahnawake. Akwesasne finished with an 8-4 win. Goals scorers were Kainen Thompson with 5 goals, Jimmy Jock with 2 goals 1 assist, Rowisonkies Barnes with a single goal, and assists going to Colin Adey and Memphis Mitchell. Great goaltending belonging to Gage King. On Saturday July 17th the Novice started their play first thing in...
