A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The weekend was consumed with hot weather, a quilt auction, fine food and great entertainment at the Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Dinner and Quilt Auction this year. After a hiatus due to the pandemic last year, everyone was eager to get out and enjoy each other's company in the safety of an outdoor event. AFS received 50 quilts and 1 pair of handmade beaded mukluks to auction off. The total for the quilt auction was just over $84 thousand dollars and almost half has already been paid in...
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Several Akwesasronon traveled to Washington D.C. for the Stop Line 3 Ceremonial Protest held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the National Museum of the American Indian. Steven Thompson Oakes stated, "We made it out to DC to show support for the Water Protectors protesting Line #3 out in Minnesota. This Ceremonial gathering was organized by Indigenous and Black women and LGBTQ2S and very much, youth led with Aunties speaking on the dedication to 'NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS'. So powerful to be in...
Cases How many cases are currently in the county? The level of community transmission in Franklin County is HIGH. People are interacting more closely with each other which is allowing the disease, including the more infectious Delta Variant, to spread more easily throughout our communities. All of us - vaccinated and unvaccinated - are empowered to help stop the spread by following the COVID-19 safety guidelines we’ve practiced since the start of this pandemic: Wear face coverings in all indoor public places, Continue to wash your hands f...
On Saturday, August 21, the Akwesasne Freedom School held an honorary Smoke Dance Competition in honor of Judy Swamp and her eightieth birthday. There were plenty of dancers who gave their best and Mrs. Swamp thoroughly enjoyed the company and dancers. Hats off to all who participated in such hot weather....
VISP, Switzerland. William Whitelaw (Rosemount, Minn.) picked up two goals and an assist to lead the U.S. Under-17 Men's Select team to a 6-2 win over host Switzerland here today in the final game of the 2021 Five Nations Tournament. Team USA finished with a perfect 4-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record in the event and captured the tournament championship. "It was a great team effort the entire tournament," said Bob Mancini, head coach of the U.S. Under-17 Men's Select Team. "A tribute to the players...
Pictured here are a few students currently attending the Akwesasne Freedom School. They played on the jungle gym, ran around playing tag and ate tons of watermelon while their parents worked all weekend, and then some, in 90+ degree heat to provide for them. The AFS Annual Dinner brings in much of the school's annual budget as community members gather on the school grounds to relax, bid on a quilt, purchase from local vendors or just to chat with an old friend or family member whom they haven't...
Akwesaseronon Painter David (Dave) "Kanietakeron" Fadden of Onchiota will speak about his work – its influences, symbolism, techniques and messages – at this week's Abstract Adirondack pop-up art gallery on Thursday, August 26, at 5:30pm in the gardens of the Historic McClellan Cure Cottage at 391 Park Avenue in Saranac Lake. The gallery will continue a special exhibition of Dave's works through the remainder of the summer during regular Thursday afternoon hours – 4pm to 7:30pm, through Septe...
17 AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center and Health Services are reporting four (4) new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend--making four (4) total active cases in the southern portion of Akwesasne. They are pleased to report that the 12 active cases reported on Friday, August 20th have resolved and were removed from isolation; however, 9 family members and friends remain in quarantine. We ask that they please remain at home until they are released by p...
This past June, the Orangeville Northmen Jr “A” lacrosse team developed an idea to attend our community of Akwesasne for an exhibition game as well as a cultural exchange. The idea was discussed and eventually turned into an idea of an invitational lacrosse tournament with two objectives, to bring awareness to the residential school incidents and to give the youth an opportunity to showcase their talents after not having played in nearly two years. A group of individuals began planning the event keeping a priority on the health and safety of...
Thank you very much to the following businesses who helped make our 2021 disABILITIES Awareness Campaign successful: Swamp’s Performance Automotive Mohawk Plumbing Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Red Fox Gas & Convenience Jeffrey Tarbell Handcrafting 37 West Three Feathers Café Tarbell Management Group (Bear’s Den, Western Door, & Tim Horton’s) Smith’s Lumber Triple A Brass Horse Pizzeria King’s Marina CKON Cedar View Golf Course Adirondack Auto Wild Bills Speedway Twinleaf Akwesasne Sports Mohawk International Raceway Stacey’s Fruit Bouque...
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Richard Jock, CEO of the First Nations Health Authority has been recently named a "Health Leader by BC500. Jock is the son of Felicia and Hubert Jock. He joined the organization in January 2013 as vice-president of policy, planning and strategic services, and later served as COO until his appointment as CEO in January 2021. Previously, Jock served as CEO of the Assembly of First Nations. BC500 features business leaders who have a notable impact on B.C.'s communities, industries and economy....
Potsdam – The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named the following Massena and Ogdensburg area students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2021 semester. The students included: Akwesasne – Shane Tarbell Hogansburg – Morgan Arquette, Colonie Gray, Karson Herne, Enigoose Jock, Lauren Martin, and Tiarray Square. To be on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher....
This year Immunization Awareness Month seems to have come at the perfect time; there is a push across the Nation encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, and it is also time for parents to be thinking about getting their little ones vaccinated for school. Pediatrician Kathleen Terrence, MD, noted all eligible individuals should get the COVID-19 vaccination, as this is the best way to protect themselves, their family, and the entire community from COVID-19. Canton-Potsdam Hospital Emergency Department Chair Julie Vieth, MD, pointed...
Due to the current and alarming increase in overdoses in the community and surrounding areas associated with the drug Fentanyl, the Tekanikonrahwa:kon (Wholistic Health & Wellness) Program is encouraging all members of our community to be aware. Fentanyl is an illegal synthetic substance that has been associated with recent overdoses, often referred to as “Purple.” Fentanyl is commonly found in smoking/inhaling vapor from transdermal “Patches”. Fentanyl is sold illegally as a powder, made into sprays, in droppers, and is being mixed with ot...
One day, an old man came to an Iroquois village. He appeared very tired and hungry. As he walked through the village, he looked above the doors of each house for the clan symbol. He came upon a house in which a turtle shell hung. The old man pulled the door open and asked for food and a place to rest for the night. The young woman took one look at the old man and immediately sent him away. As he continued walking, he came to a house of the snipe clan. At this house, he was called a beggar and the woman closed the door on him. The old man tried...
14. Iekiéhstha ne kawistóhtha aohné:ka I am adding coolant (antifreeze) 78. Katkèn:se ne okahkwèn:ta tó: ní:kon káwera I am checking the tire air pressure 79. Skeweráta'as ne akkahkwèn:ta I am adding air to my tires 80. Katkèn:se tó: ní:kon weié:nare I am checking the oil level 81. Tehskeienaténies I am changing the oil 82. Tehsekhahseraténies ne ohèn:ton kaháhserote I am changing the headlight 83. Teskhahseraté:ni ne ohnà:ken kaháhserote I am changing the taillight 84. Ka'seréhtakon tekato...
What is TVR? TVR is the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program. What do we do? • We help Native Americans with a disability that is an impediment to employment with culturally appropriate services to gain and maintain employment by their iInformed Choice that is consistent with their own Strengths, Priorities, Abilities, Resources, Concerns, and Capabilities • Offer help, support, assistance, advice, tips, and guidance • Can help you find out what your interests and abilities are so you can c...
Full Blog written by Aleksander Hrubenja on #/26/21 This is just highlighting a bit of the blog so please read the full blog at the site mentioned above. It is really interesting and promotes a lot of questions around the subject of disability in America and in Indian Country across the United States. This awareness will hopefully promote change for the better concerning individuals with disabilities in many areas, especially if enough people take interest and start questioning figures in the political arena’s be it State, Federal and Tribal go...
Questions will be aired on CKON beginning Monday August 30th. Caller 7 with the correct answer wins prize pulled from bucket and is also entered into mystery Grand Prize drawing at the end of campaign on Friday September 3rd. Prizes to be won include various local business donations of gift certificates, cash, t-shirts, hand carvings, tools, and technology. All prizes are to be picked up at the main Tribal building at front reception MONDAY August 30th Questions: 7am: Can you always tell if someone has a disability and how or how not? 9am:...
by Elvera Sargent Akwekon Tekwanonweratens!! Niawen kowa everyone!! Another successful AFS Annual Dinner, Quilt Auction, and Survival Race weekend is in the books! After the pandemic year 2020 when our lives came to a halt and we had to learn how to do everything virtually, I think all our friends and families were happy to finally be able to get back to an in-person event, despite some precautionary safety measures. We had so many events this weekend! While our Silent Auction and a portion of t...
Paul Hetzler I’m not one to shed a tear when authoritarian rulers die, but once they’re gone, picnics become a lot more dangerous. Toward the end of summer, just in time for Labor Day picnics and County Fairs, the original queen in every yellowjacket wasp colony dies. It’s not the stuff of Hamlet or some far-reaching conspiracy, it’s just that having a few thousand babies in the course of one season is enough to tire any Queen Mum to death. The colony anticipates this loss, however, and raises a few additional queens as the old one starts to fo...
By Doug George-Kanentiio. People ask why the residential-boarding school survivors, their respective families and supporters wear orange. This began in 2013 when Phyllis Jack-Webstad of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem Nation recalled when she was stripped of her orange shirt when she was taken to a residential school; it has since become a symbol of defiance across the nation. I asked Mohawk faithkeeper (Roterihonton) Kevin Deer if this must remain so. He said we can turn the color into goodness if we see orange in a different way. Orange, he sai...
by Melinda Myers Create a colorful year-round garden filled with flowers, greenery, colorful fruit, fall color, winter interest and a few surprises. Consider seasonal interest when planning a new garden or landscape. Adding a few key plants to existing gardens can help boost your landscape's seasonal appeal. Include a variety of plants with multiple seasons of interest as well as bird and pollinator appeal. You will look forward to the change of seasons as your landscape transforms throughout...
