A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The women began to whisper amongst one another into a loud rumble. They began to silence their children and pointed to the men’s side of the house where a boy stood waiting for everyone to pay attention. He began. “Ken kiokwa. Se wa ten hon si ios.” With the words total silence was gained throughout the Longhouse, Even though many of the younger people didn’t understand the language, everyone knew that the boy was instructing the people to listen to the words that he was about to share. The people knew the boy was about to gather up all the...
With the weather so unpredictable these days the community has had to deal with high winds, downpours, and high temperatures leading to electrical and thunder storms. The weather has caused damage in the community especially with downed trees and limbs from the winds and electrical (lightning) storms. Ian Cook, owner of, had the foresight to start this new business in Akwesasne. Cook’s Tree and Trim, was the successful bidder for the MCA’s Environmental Department project. The company was res...
“Everyone worked hard and we had a great time,” said Akwesasne Dragonflies team captain Tasha Thompson. “We competed last year as well but this year’s team was slightly different, my hopes for next year is to recruit more guys so we can make it to the medal heat.” Thompson put the community team together; the Akwesasne Dragonflies made it through two preliminary heats that would place them 13th going into the finals. Their first heat had them clocked in at 57.49 and the second heat was 57.79...
I liked Calypso, and I liked whenever we played kick-ball and I had fun. The things I had funnest with were doing activities like art room, computer lab and Zumba. Its fun when we went to the Wild Center, I liked it when we saw the river otters. The Boys & Girls Club is the funnest to be at. It’s fun to play around with Korin. I really want to come back next summer. I will have a great summer at the club....
This week’s elder friend is Freeman Lazore who was born in the Fall of 1912 and is a resident of Raquette Point, Ahkwesahsne. Freeman is mostly a man who will speak his mind and lives quietly in his home on Oakes Rd, with a very interesting story with details about the Era of the Depression. Freeman still has a very sharp memory and this visit was so interesting and informative of that time; we both enjoyed the visit and he asked me to go back and see him again. Freeman began his story by s...
• The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs held a meeting on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 10:00am at the Longhouse. The Agenda had five items for review and discussion. 1. Reports: Howard Thompson gave a report on the two meetings he attended on behalf of the MNCC. Howard reported on the Peace and Trade meeting and the Department of Environmental Conservation held on Wednesday August 17, 2011. The Haudenosaunee Peace and Trade meeting was reported on in the Indian Time Issue in--------------- and the DEC meeting is the next item of news. Next r...
Wendake, Quebec, Canada The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announces that the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) has been granted $98,201 in non-repayable funding for the establishment of First Nations young entrepreneur clubs. Allocated over a three-year period, this financial assistance will enable the FNQLEDC to hire a coordinator to organize a variety of activities fo...
Name: Westen Luke Jackson Born: Saturday, April 23, 2011 Length: 19” Weight: 7lbs 13 ozs. Parents: Janell Jackson & Wes Arquette Grandparents: Johanne & Jerry Jackson and Debbie Thompson & Dave Arquette...
Name: Peter Alexander Lazore Born: Thursday, August 18, 2011 Weight: 8lbs. 14 oz. Parents: Karakonkie Lazore & Lonna Tarbell Maternal Grandparent: April Tarbell Paternal Grandparents: Josie Swamp and the late Peter Lazore Jr. Maternal Great- Grandparents: Alexander “Belson” Tarbell, Josephine Cook Paternal Great Grandparents: Minnie Arquette Lazore the late Peter “Chico” Lazore Sr., the late Leo & Charlotte Swamp...
The OSPCA and Cornwall Dog Park Association is presenting their first annual Paws in the Park event that will be held at Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park this coming Saturday from 10:00am until 4:00pm. With a schedule packed to the brim, families will be treated to dog agility demonstrations, grooming demonstrations, a pet idol and other great events open to the entire family, including your dog. This event has been in the works for months as dog lovers from different walks of life tried to find out ho...
On Thursday, August 18th, The Native North American Traveling College and Hotinonhson:ni cultural youth group summer cultural theater arts and dance program ended their summer program with awards and entertainment by the students in training. The following students received a certificate of training in the theater art and dance program, they are Jayla Thompson, Chanel Thompson, Devon Johnson, Karontawakon Roundpoint, Louie Thompson-Francis, Jade Benedict, Taylor Swamp, James Cook, Mikenzie...
The Native North American Traveling College is hosting an opening reception for the art exhibit currently on display in their art gallery showcasing the work of local art student Victoria Ransom. Victoria Ransom is studying at the University of Ottawa pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Minor in Aboriginal Studies. Victoria graduated from high school in 2008 from the Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS). “I’ve been working on art my whole life,” said Victoria in an inter...
David Herne’s 7th birthday party in 1947 Front row: Norman Tarbell, Wallace Jacobs, Beverly King, Velma Jacobs, John Herne, Bruce Herne, Donna Tarbell Back row: Sidney Herne, Gerald Jacobs, Clayton Beaubien, Bobby King, David Herne, Glenda Herne Benedict, Delia Mitchell (Sister Kateri), Regina Herne Alexander, Loralie Herne, and Mike Herne...
The school year is fast approaching-only three weeks until the start of the new school year. School systems in New York State open their doors on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, as well as the local Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education. That’s right, school starts on Tuesday, September 6th, three weeks away. In that short time, new “school” clothes and school supplies are needed. School supplies include notebook, pencils, pens and in some cases computers (college students, high school), and other electronics. What does one need – a bag, backpac...
AKWESASNE, NY - With only a couple races remaining in the regular season points are becoming an issue for many. Also drivers who haven’t won yet this season are looking to get back to victory lane. And those who have been to the winners circle a bunch just want to keep coming back. Mohawk International Raceway had all those things along with a very smooth surface on Brass Horse night. In the Frenchie’s Chevrolet 358 Modifieds Chris Raabe entered the night 58 points ahead of defending track champion Carey Terrance and both drivers started in...
On Friday August 19th the Akwesasne Soaring Eagles summer program held a volleyball skills and technical camp for ages 14-under at the Kawehno:ke sand courts. This program will help develop the summer beach volleyball program with the Soaring Eagles Volleyball club, which is in its first year of competition. Participating in this camp were Sienna Chubb, Skye Chubb, Sheyenne Lacey, Taylene Hall, Taylin David and Bailey Thomas. Instructors included Kuylin Chaussi and Chelsea Sunday who will be...
The 2011 Presidents Cup Tournament is being hosted this year by the Snake Island Muskies at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena between August 29 until the Championship Game on Sunday, September 4. The last time that Akwesasne has played host to the Presidents Cup was in 1996 when the Akwesasne Thunder faced off against the eventual Presidents Cup Champions the Ohsweken Wolves. This year’s tournament includes the two local teams along with the Newtown Golden Eagles (Can-Am Senior B Lacrosse League), Kahna...
Kids For Fishing was a workshop held a few weeks ago at the Office For The Aging in Akwesasne and coordinated different fishing aficionados from the territory. PJ Burns spearheaded the project and eventually organized sponsorship for a 5-kid team to participate in the Ninth Annual St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Fishing Championship. Tyler Mitchell, Chubby Mitchell, Onienhtase Laffin, Kearin Adams and Brianna Bigtree all represented from Akwesasne. “The kids did real well considering n...
