A Voice from the Eastern Door
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A milestone was reached last week as the first class facility on Kawehnoke celebrated Twenty years of operation. Along the way it has hosted Presidents Cups, Founders Cups and Stanley Cups. It has hosted Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins Alumni players, rookie Ottawa Senators players, former NHLer Gino Odjick, National Hockey tournaments, Rollerderby, Soccer, Kateri Tekakwitha Conferences, Job Fairs and Pow-Wows and even Steven Segal. The 20th anniversary of the Anowarako:wa Arena was...
It was a beautiful day to hold this year's edition of the Native North American Travelling College Friendship Day which was held at the Tsiionkwanontiio Heritage Site. The annual event featured a fiddler, throat singers, dancers, tug of war, arts and crafts vendors and lots of traditional music. For the kids there was a lacrosse shoot out, dunking tank, face painting, water slides and bounce houses. Featured performers on the stage were Prairie Fire. They are a Cree-Metis family dance troupe...
On a beautiful summer day on August 28, about 25 community members gathered at Elder, Eddie Gray's home on Cook Road to participate in the last medicine walk of the season. The medicine walks were held every Friday morning (rain or shine) from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. throughout the summer. Mr. Eddie Gray, from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Wholistic Health & Wellness: Traditional Medicine Program, has hosted the summer medicine walks for the past 10 years. He graciously and freely...
Submitted by Marilyn White On Wednesday, August 26, 2015, oral arguments were held in the first-ever appeal heard by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Appellate Court. Presiding over the argument were Carrie Garrow, Chief Judge of the Appellate Court; Patricia Lenzi, Associate Judge of the Appellate Court; and Dale White, Associate Judge of the Appellate Court. Judges Garrow, Lenzi and White, who are members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, were appointed several years ago as Appellate Court Judges....
MCHS Football Ten Mohawk student athletes will return to the field as part of Massena Red Raiders varsity teams this year. “We feel very good about this season, I think our best strength as a whole is quickness and speed,” football Coach Anthony Diagostino said. The team will include sophomores Montana Pierce and Michael Gardner, juniors Kanietahare, Blake Lazore, Destin Thomas and Carl Thompson and senior Austin Thompson. Last year, they finished with a 6-5 overall record, 5-3 in the regular season. They lost in the state quarterfinal rou...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Clara Jean Lazore-King, 78, of 17 Park Street, St. Regis, passed away Thursday morning, August 27, 2015 at Cornwall Community Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past few years. Clara was born February 17, 1937 in Hogansburg, a twin daughter to Albert and Margaret Tarbell Lazore, and attended schools in Hogansburg. On February 15, 1955, she married Abraham King at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. Abraham predeceased her on Septembe...
1st row: Goalies Keegan Thomas and Sam Verville. 2nd row: Skkylar Thomas, Sasta Thomas, Ty Terrance, Norman King, Jarrett Pitt, Russ Oakes, Matt Bourassa, Abby Bomberry, Dalston Day, Chad George, Kason Tarbell, Seth Oakes, Kaheriios Montour, Akwi David & Skye Sunday. Back row: GM Roy Ledoux, Derek Lister, Tyler Armstrong, Liam Vipond, Blaze Riorden, Kyle Lewis, Coach Brandon Francis, Trainer Dan Doble, Owner Will Wehlan, Zach Hopps, David Terrance, Chris George, Oakley Thomas, Thomas Benedict,...
The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club held their 5th Annual "Be Great Golf Tournament", sponsored in part by Key Bank. The ABGC Tourney was held at the Cedar View Golf Course on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Under blue skies, it was a perfect day to golf for a great cause. This tournament was packed with supporters. " The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club would like to thank all our volunteers, sponsors and staff for making this year's tournament a great success! We hope all the golfers enjoyed the day and...
On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Ashley Callingbull-Burnham made history by winning the Mrs. Universe title. Becoming the first, First Nations woman and the first Canadian woman to win this title has made her famous overnight. Callingbull-Burnham is from the Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada. Crowned in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday night, Callingbull-Burnham is using her role to speak out against stereotypes and to call attention to indigenous issues in Canada....
At approximately 9:12 a.m. on September 2nd, 2015, the Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a telephone call advising that a Seadoo with 4 passengers had capsized on the St. Lawrence River near the east end of Cornwall Island. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Marine Unit, Patrol, and Joint Investigative Team officers attended the scene. The Marine Unit officers retrieved 2 unresponsive males from the water. Bystanders had already assisted a third passenger. He was taken to the Cornwall Community Hospital with undetermined injuries. The...
Submitted by Leadhorse Continued form last week… The day’s hottest time arrives and the young queen announces she will retire for the day. The long night at the sacred fire with the royal star clan mother and royal head chief has the young queen wanting to rest as she still has her duties and responsibilities to the people and never would fail at her care for the people. The kings, nobility, and the bloodline of the original people rise and wish her a great rest. As the king of light, the council of seven and the royal bloodline of the ori...
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Submitted by Tsiionkwanonhso:te Staff 1. Do not act your age, or at least what you think your current age should act like. What was your best year so far? 28? 40? Now? Picture yourself at that age and be it. 2. Be positive in your conversations and your actions every day. 3. Ditch the downer friends. Have negative friends who complain all of the time and constantly talk about how awful everything is? Drop them. (Tip: Smile often. It’s contagious and wards off naysayers.) 4. Walk like a vibrant, healthy person. (Tip: Make a conscious effort t...
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Tonawanda Reservation March 30, 1937 Long time ago, when animals were still in their natural form as the Good Spirit had created them, our friend the common Rabbit, often called “Cotton-tail” looked like all other animals: he had a nice bushy tail, and his forelegs were just like any other animal. The only peculiar habit of the Rabbit was his love for green leaves and buds, or the tasty inner bark of the Black birch, and his desire or love for running. He had an idea, in his own way, that he was the fastest runner of the animal world. Thus it...
“Denali” Official Name After 20 Year Request ANCHORAGE, AK – In recognition of the long history of strong support from Alaska state, tribal and congressional leaders, and in resolution of an official request for a name change pending for 40 years, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that the highest mountain in the United States and North America, formerly known as Mount McKinley, will be officially given the traditional Koyukon Athabascan name of Denali. President Obama endorsed Jewell’s decision to issue a Secreta...
STUDIO ART TOUR A self guided tour of 13 different locations in Malone & area *Artist Studios *Local Galleries *Public Places with art on display Saturday, September 19, 2015 10am – 5pm Exhibit of Akwesasne Artists, featuring Bruce Boots, Charlotte King, Victoria Ransom, Dave Fadden and more at Pouring Light Studios 432 E. Main St., Malone, NY Pick up a map/brochure at local galleries: North of Adirondack Artist Gallery 465 E. Main St., Malone Pouring Light Studios 432 E. Main St., Malone EVENING OF THE ARTS Pouring Light Studios 432 E. Main S...
Unlawful fleeing of a police officer: On Aug. 23, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged Debra A. Smoke, 56, of Hogansburg with unlawful fleeing of a police officer, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, reckless driving, running a stop sign, speeding and failure to obey police officer. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 15. Arrest warrant: On Aug. 26, Tribal Police charged Howard E. Donnelly, 32, of Massena. He was arraigned in the Bombay Town Court and released with a return date of Sept. 22. On Aug. 27, Tribal...
Ingredients 2 large or 2.5 lbs. zucchini, cut into quarters 10 oz. grape tomatoes, cut in halves or 2 large tomatoes, diced 7 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded 1 tsp basil/thyme/oregano, dried 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/3 cup parsley or basil, finely chopped Cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray 8 x 8 or 9 x 11 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients, except parsley/basil, and stir to combine. Transfer to a prepared baking dish and...
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation announced that public access to its Visitors’ Center at the U.S. Eisenhower Lock for the 2015 navigation season ends at 6:00 pm on Labor Day, September 7. From Monday, August 31 through September 7, the Center will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and is free to the public. Gift shop hours will be from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Eisenhower Visitors’ Center is located off Route 37 in Massena, N.Y. and is accessible to the disabled. A north overlook parking lot is available for visitors to view shi...
AKWESASNE, NY-- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is encouraging Akwesasne residents to participate in a special election being held for the Salmon River School Board on Tuesday, Seskehkó:wa/September 15, 2015. The Tribal Council is asking community members to join them in supporting local candidate Danielle Lazore-Thompson as she seeks to fill a vacant position on the board. Lazore-Thompson is a life-long resident of Akwesasne with three children presently attending schools within the Salmon River School District - Salmon River Central Sch...
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Buffalo, NY (August 31, 2015) – The financial decisions college students make now can affect their credit for years to come. Their age and life stage make them susceptible to identity theft and other financial ploys. However, knowing how to fight fraud on campus may not be at the top of their priority list. Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York urges parents to help their children take simple steps toward protecting themselves on campus. “Young people are tech savvy, but may not know how technology lends itself to fraud,” said Warre...
What is the problem? Rats are troublesome and damaging pests in homes and in the food industries. They eat a variety of foods, including food that is stored in kitchen cupboards or the pantry. Rats can contaminate food with their waste, such as the droppings and urine that they leave behind, and this can lead to food poisoning such as Salmonella and E.coli. Rats can also damage structures and property and thrive in a wide variety. How to tell if you have a rat infestation? By checking areas...
L-R: Thomas Johnson "Baseball," Bill LaFrance, Teddy Jacobs and Norman King. Niawen to Teddy Jacobs for sharing this photo with our readers. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
