A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The atmosphere was tense in the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena on Sunday night as the Snake Island Muskies were once again facing off against the St. Regis Braves in a championship game. Fans from both sides packed the Turtle Dome and the line-up to Cornwall was well over the bridge and then some as more fans tried to make it for this much-anticipated gold medal round. Both teams had something to prove based on their history together this season; with the Snake Island Muskies taking the Three Nations Lacr...
Section X Champions, Class B Champions, Robotics Champions, movie premiers and tremendous school spirit marked by a graduation ceremony is where Salmon River Central School District left things off last school year. A year marked by many milestones all while dealing with a $49.8 million renovation and expansion project. With the great strides in extracurricular activities last year coupled with the improvements being implemented on the academic front Salmon River Central School will only be...
The decade of the new millennium heralded a new time of Nation Building, community visioning and bringing a new reality of positive growth and development to Akwesasne. It was a time of internal optimism and the belief that anything we could want to do was possible. Our community programs, services and institutional infrastructure had been planted in culturally fertile ground and the foundation for a brighter future for our people seemed within our grasp. Mohawk pride and self-sufficiency was cl...
It was a joyous event as the many years of hard work culminated in the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Walking Trail on August 25th. Lynne Thompson addressed those in the audience and provided a bit of history on the entire project, which began as a dream 17-years ago. “When I joined the HP/DIP committee and for many years after we talked about the need for a trail such as this one,” said Thompson. “To give people a safe place to walk.” In 2010 Lynne Thompson along with Kim McEl...
A Mass of Resurrection for Alexander “Alex” A. Gabri, 79, of Rooseveltown, will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, Hogansburg with Rev. Martin Cline presiding. Friends and family may call on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Massena. Alex died peacefully in his sleep at his home Monday morning (September 5, 2011). Surviving Alex are his sons, Stephen of Madrid, Timothy A. and wife Cindy, John F. an...
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. ~ Albert Schweitzer John and Carolyn Francis and family extend a heartfelt thanks to our family and friends who helped with the Jamboree this past weekend. We extend a thank you to the host band - Little River Mohawks and the fellow musicians who came to show their support through their music – nia:wen. For all the c...
Letter to the Editor: As I read the article from Mrs. Arlene Roundpoint Waterman Baker, it reminded me of what my uncle Howard Porter went through. Its very similar to what Mrs. Baker, my first cousin is going through. My aunt Margaret Porter passed away on June 7, 2007. My uncle Howard Porter was devastated to say the least. I’ve never seen my uncle cry until that day. He was always the rock in our family, the one who always had the right answer or solution when you had a problem. About 3 months after my aunt Margaret passed away we a...
Shé:kon Iehiá:tons (greetings editor), As most people are well aware, Kanien’kéha is making a comeback slowly but surely. It’s invigorating to know that our community leadership is onboard and are making a conscious effort to promote our inherent language at various levels such as our schools, administration, community events and environmental text such as our road signs. Making the language visible and audible is the key to keeping our language intact and living. But the key is to speak it. Speak it in the offices, in the schools, in the co...
Dear Community, It seems incomprehensible to me that CBSA, MCA and the Federal government are unable to come up with a viable solution to the current border crossing issue. Lines on the bridge can be as far back as the old tollbooth and are regularly up to the top of the bridge. There has to be an environmental impact on those living underneath the bridge from exhaust fumes, as well as concerns for bridge structural safety due to the high weight of cars and semi’s. I doubt that the residents of Cornwall are less concerned with the p...
Letter to the Editor: The elders always taught us how powerful the Great Law of Peace is and how external forces, for centuries, tried to extinguish its power. From young children on up, we have been taught to respect the elders. We must listen and do as they say, because their interests were always in the wellbeing of our children to come. We were told we never own the land. We are only caretakers for the real owners, the future generations. Louis and Hattie Chubb were such elders. They taught their children and grandchildren these values....
Letter to the Editor: The Saint Regis Mohawk Gaming Commission has been notified that gaming properties associated with that organization are out of compliance with the traditional regulatory authority of the Kanienkehaka Onkwehonweh Gaming Commission (KOGC). To be clear, within Kanienke, any licensing of casinos, vendors and employees must take place under the leadership of the People of the Way of the Longhouse, represented by the KOGC. Fraudulent efforts to represent authority within any part of Kanienke may be addressed by public...
Brian Porter, of Two Row Architect, in Six Nations, presented two options for the new Museum/Archive building on Tuesday, August 29th. Those in attendance were from various programs from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and the Akwesasne Cultural Center board and committees. Later in the day, the displays were taken to the President’s Cup Games on Kawehnoke for comments from the public. L-R: Glory Cole, Director of the Akwesasne Cultural Center, Irving Papineau, P...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police is warning the public from engaging in any business transactions over the phone and to verify the computer company legitimacy prior to agreeing to any “fix” over the phone or by remote access. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police have received complaints from members of the community receiving suspicious calls from a company claiming to be associated with Microsoft. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police would like the public to be aware that by allowing a third party to download software or remotely access your computer can carry a h...
The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club (ABGC) is easily one of the top places for kids in our community to hang out. Over the years the Club has gone above and beyond to help our youth experience many things that they may not have had the chance to experience. This year, the Club is back with new staff who are overflowing with new ideas and a new vision for their club members. The new Director of the ABGC, Jessica Jock-Cree, has been working hard this summer with Ryan King, the Unit Director, to get...
Akwesasne- In memory of the 10th anniversary of September 11th, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino will be recognizing first responders and ironworkers for their daily hard work and bravery that they demonstrate to help their communities and country. “This is a day to show our appreciation for the tireless efforts of the first responders who assisted during this national tragedy and those who strive to ensure the safety of our communities each day,” states General Manager Patrick Bassney. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, the Casino will be offering a f...
Debbie Ransom-Gauthier has been selling her crafts part-time at different community events since her son was 5-years-old. “Once Brent started to go to school I needed something to keep me busy,” said Debbie. “I do beadwork, jewelry, dream catchers and mini kastowas.” Walking Eagle Crafts has been a fixture at many annual events like the Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Dinner & Quilt Auction, the Akwesasne Friendship Days, and her next big event the Akwesasne International Powwow schedul...
The Salmon River Central School District’s first meeting of the year ended with a presentation from the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). SART is a collaborative response to sexually assaulted victims where a great amount are between the high school age and up through college. The training session was a proactive approach from the school district to help their teachers be aware of the tools and resources that teachers can use and activate to help students through some of the most horrific a...
1. Ken’nika’nhonsá:’a A small egg 2. Onerahtà:ke tká:ien. It is lying on a leaf 3. Tekiohsontá:kara’as. It is a dark night 4. Awentatokenhtì:ke It is Sunday 5. Wa’tewani’nhónhsia’ke. The egg did break 6. Ken’niiaká:’a ohwhará:ne ontitáhko A small caterpillar did come out 7. Ioráhkote átste. It is sunny outside 8. É:so watonkária’ks ne ohwhará:ne. The caterpillar is very hungry 9. Tontáhsawen ne ohwhará:ne akakhwíhsake. The caterpillar started to look for food 10. Awentataón’ke Monday 11. Ón...
With one mind, we turn to honor and thank all the Food Plants we harvest from the garden. Since the beginning of time, the Food Plants, especially the Three Sisters, the corn, beans, and squash have helped the people survive. We gather all the Food Plants together as one and send them our greetings and thanks. The Three Sisters in Our Mythology The Three Sisters are the foundation of the Haudenosaunee culture. In the Skyworld, Chestnuts were the staples of the society. Once Thoronhiawakon...
Taykwa Tagamou First Nation/Temagami First Nation, Ontario, Canada Two First Nation communities are strengthening their economies through infrastructure improvements and planning activities, while creating new jobs. With support from the Province the Taykwa Tagamou First Nation will complete a feasibility study that will assess economic development opportunities and determine long-term sustainable job creation. The Temagami First Nation will complete the design of a new multi-use community building for council meetings, local gatherings and...
• The Green Corn Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 9:00am. Please bring your eating utensils, bowl and cup. You can also bring strawberries (thawed), home cooked bread, meat for the soup and green Indian corn (not yet ripe). No other vegetables. Please dress appropriately. The Green Corn Ceremony is a ceremony of Thanksgiving. Thank you to the Creator for the corn which is so important in our culture. A member of the Three Sisters; corn, beans and squash. • The Haudenosaunee Peace and Trade Committee is cancelled for Wednesday, September 7,...
It’s September 7, 2011, children are back in school, and cooler weather will be upon us soon so what does this all mean – up goes the electricity bills. Here are some tips to help you reduce your electrical bills: • Motion Activated Lights: Everyone had heard the cry “you left the light(s) on”. This will be no more if you install a motion activated sensor to automatically turn off lights after a set period of time. Ask at Home Depot, Wal-mart, Lowes or Home Hardware. This can be a whopping $400.00 savings per year. • Smart power strips: Your pl...
These photos were taken during the Presidents’ Cup tournament last week. They have been submitted by the photographer Joe Francis....
Jacob George-Tiiohiatathe (1879-1950) Tiiohiatathe (Bright Body) is photographed wearing a camel hair coat at his home in Kanatakon around 1932 after his son Angus George-Sohahiio (Shining Path) signed the first professional sports contract by any Akwesasne athlete. Sohahiio (nicknamed “Shine”) was said to be the best lacrosse player of his era. Standing six feet tall and a solid 210 pounds, Shine was noted for his checking, the speed of his passes and the ability to control the floor. He played for the North Shore Indians in British Col...
Reducing pollutants in our homes can be as simple as purchasing a few houseplants. Plants provide a natural, cost effective way to clean indoor air and combat “sick-building syndrome”. For example, in a 24-hour period, a spider plant can remove 80% of formaldehyde pollutants from an enclosed room. Virtually all plants are powerful air cleaners. Carbon dioxide enters the leaves, through complex chemical reactions the process of photosynthesis takes place, and oxygen is released into the air. The...
