A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Introduction As Onkwehon:we (Native Peoples), we have a special relationship with the small plants and grasses. This relationship goes all the way back to the time of Creation. In this chapter, I will express our thanks and appreciation to the small plants and grasses by using the Thanksgiving Address (ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen). I will explain why the grasses are important and discuss their relationship and value to all of creation. I will also talk about why we need the small plants to sustain life on Mother Earth. By starting with the people...
Teddy Thompson is our chosen elder for this week at Indian Time. What a wonderful teacher and a man with a wealth of information. Teddy was born in Cornwall on July 12, 1931 and was raised by his grandmother Bella Seymour after his parents separated. Teddy’s family grew up on St. Regis Island where, at that time, many other families lived as well by farming off the land. Teddy proudly mentioned that it was his grandmother that taught him how to wash and cook white corn at the age of 8. W...
• The Haudenosaunee Peace and Trade Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Onondaga cookhouse. Two items to be addressed are the tax on cigarettes and latest news on the court cases affecting the Haudenosaunee Nations. • The Akwesasne Freedom School will be the site for their Annual Dinner and Quilt Auction scheduled for August 27th and 28th. On Saturday, August 27th, the Survival Race will take place, a chicken barbeque, talent show and music by a local band. Also the two-day Silent Auction will start. The Survival Rac...
Kwakiutl First Nation, British Columbia, Canada Assembly of First Nations (AFN) British Columbia Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould expressed support for Kwakiutl First Nation as they take action to create awareness about the need to uphold Aboriginal Title and rights, including treaty rights, to forest resources on their traditional territory. Kwakiutl First Nation is located on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island near Port Hardy and Port McNeil, B.C. The community held organized demonstrations on August 3 and 4 as a last resort attempt...
27 Akwesasne Jr. B Eagles Bronze medalist at 1989 Founders Cup...
The news doesn’t sound good about the value of the dollar, although the Canadian Looney is doing quite good. But you ask yourself, “I don’t have loonies to spend for my necessities.” A necessity is food = groceries. Last week, how to save with coupons was the main focus of the article. This week the Consumer news will let you know where to shop for groceries other than your favorite grocery store. Here are some new places for you to go to for food deals. 1. Convenience stores: There are several convenience stores in the community and the are...
So our family did the usual grocery-shopping trip. We went around bedtime, since I planned on letting the kids stay up late in the hopes that they would sleep in. Hey, it’s summer, what could being out a little late hurt? I tackled my list and matched coupons to it. I never realized how many moms have mastered the art of barely ever paying full price for things. I had the cart full of food to last us for two weeks maybe three if we were lucky, and checked out. I handed over my coupons and was happy to have saved our family some money. During th...
Name: Kendall Janet Elizabeth Lazare Born: Thursday, May 19, 2011 Length: 20” Weight: 8lbs. 9 oz. Parents: Colin Lazare & Stephanie Morin Grandparents: Darryl & Sherril Lazare, Mark Radbourne & Janet Morin Great Grandparents: the late Tom & Bessie Lazare, Ronald & Linda Morin, Bruce & Anna Radbourne...
Art comes in all forms, as this week’s Artist Spotlight goes to Diane Boots who, along with her sister-in-law Caroline Boots, creates edible art with their Unique Fruit Bouquets. “I can honestly say that no two bouquets are alike,” said Diane who first began working with fruit bouquets in March of this year. “We tailor our bouquets to what our clients needs are and use special touches to make the bouquets unique.” When a client requests to have a bouquet made it must be done a few days in a...
Congrats to the following players who are from Akwesasne at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Whitby, Ontario representing the National Team Province of Quebec: They are Norman King Jr., Tommy Thomas, Keaton “Sasta” Thomas, and the goalie Keegan Thomas. The boys helped the team bring home the bronze medal!! They defeated the team representing the province of Nova Scotia with a score of 5 to 4....
AKWESASNE, NY – AUGUST 5, 2011 With yet another tacky and fast racing surface the fans at Mohawk International Raceway were treated to some of the best racing of the year as drivers were able to run as hard as they could go setting the stage for an action packed evening. The Frenchie’s Chevrolet 358 modifieds took to the speedway with Rick Miller and Larry Welling Jr. bringing the field to the green flag on Akwesasne Mohawk Casino night. Welling grabbed the lead at the start of the event and opened up a 5 car length lead as he exited turn 2....
Two young ladies were a part of the competitions and came home with ribbons to show their success with their horses. Kaiahtenhtas Cuppa Thompson (age 14) and Wakiatiiostha Millie King (age 8) are members of a local 4-H Club. They have learned how to take care of their horses, including grooming and training them. In competitions there are events where the rider and horse perform as a team. Throughout their stay at the fairgrounds, the girls do their daily chores with the horses. Chores include...
