A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The annual Akwesasne Powwow will take place this weekend and organizers are hopeful and optimistic that the event will enjoy its regular success despite the bridge situation and temporary relocation of Canada Customs. “We have been minimally concerned about the bridge situation but a mixture of the numerous routine calls of inquiry and quickness that all of our craft and food vendors were filled, (spilling into a long waiting list), is hopefully an indicator that we will be just as well attended as in the past,” said Larry King of the Pow...
Buses and book bags were resurfaced this week after the summer break as students all over the region returned to school. For some, like the students pictured, last Thursday was a big day in their lives as they boarded the “big bus” and stepped inside the “big school” for the first time as students. Some parents cried and some children cried, but for most the first day of school was a time for photo-taking and smiling....
Brandon Bradley is the owner of the recently opened Route 37 Tobacco and Deli shop on Route 37. The shop began as a tobacco shop until Mr. Bradley quickly realized that he had plentiful space at his new shop for more than just a tobacco shop. He considered a few alternative options, eventually settling on a Deli. The Deli is run and managed by Shirley Beaulieu and serves a variety of Boar’s Head products. Boar’s Head is of the highest quality in meats and cheese, their products are all natural a...
Christopher Jocko of Jocko Road, Akwesasne, age 25, passed away in Kingston, Ontario. Beloved son of Glorinda Abraham of Syracuse, N.Y. and the late Dwayne Jocko. Loving brother of Trevor Jocko (Melanie), Tate Jocko and Theresa (Tessa) (Ray) Jocko all of Akwesasne. Predeceased by three brothers, Alex, Isaac and Jimmy Jocko. Dear step-son of Stanley M. Black of Syracuse, N.Y. Dear step-brother of Michael Abraham-Black and Shawn Abraham-Black of Syracuse, N.Y. Cherished grandson of Marleen...
Robert Joseph Sawatis II, age 50, died unexpectedly in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, September 6, 2009. Robert was the son of Marjorie Sawatis and James “Sonny” Edwards, both of Akwesasne, and a stepfather, Robert Sawatis of Oneida, Ont. Robert is survived by his beloved wife Ann (Gaytan) Sawatis of Fort Worth, Texas, by 3 sons; Robert King-Sawatis III, John King-Sawatis, and Andrew James Sawatis, and a daughter Jessica “Cheech” Ransom. Robert is survived by 9 sisters; Lola Arquette (Perry...
Letter to the Editor: Dear Salmon River School District Voters, My name is Maryellen Cooke and I am writing to introduce myself and my candidacy for Salmon River District School Board. I am running for the seat vacated by Kathleen Lauzon to complete the remaining 2 years of her 5 year term. I feel my combination of experience and education will be a valuable asset when representing you and your families on the school board. I am a mother of three grown children, two who are now in college, who attended Mohawk School and Salmon River Central....
Thank you, The family of Hilda K. Caldwell-Swamp would like to thank all family, friends and neighbors for their kindness, sympathy and support at the time of our loss. We would also like to express a sincere thank you for all the generous donations of flowers, food and cards. Your help and support will never be forgotten. Hilda will be greatly missed but will remain in our hearts forever. Our cherished memories will keep her here with us forever. Thank you – The family of Hilda K. Caldwell-Swamp...
On Tuesday, September 1st twenty Akwesasronon youth from ages 11-18 attended a three-day youth camp hosted by the St. Lawrence Islands National Park. This was made possible with the collaboration of the Ronathahonni Cultural Center and Liaison and Camp Director St. Lawrence Islands’ national park patrol officer Curtis Lazore. Curtis was the key player in organizing the camp activities and recruiting adults and youth from Akwesasne to participate in the developments of this Aboriginal Youth C...
-September 9, 2009 MOA Update On June 17, 2009, the Haudenosaunee Documentation Committee (HDC) sent a revised Proposal to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). After reviewing our proposed MOA, CBP requested a description of the Haudenosaunee ID Card, System. On July 13, the HDC sent CBP the description of our card production system. Following the review of this document, the CBP and the HDC held numerous conference calls in June, July, and August regarding the remaining issues in the MOA. We have made great progress and the MOA is very nearly...
Submitted by Patrick Kelly, SRMT Forestry Technician Picture was taken at the Glenmeal black ash site. In the spring the forestry crew prepared the site and with the help of the Ranger School students over 500 trees were planted with the tree tubes. This tree was one of the larger on the site and was girdled to kill the canopy and provide light to the seedlings. After taking the picture of the girdled part and loading it onto the computer screen I noticed the two holes, they combined with the...
Many people do not know what a chiropractor does, or why they should visit one and according to chiropractor Dr. Paul C. Poirier, D.C., about 87 percent of Canadians do not visit a chiropractor. Dr. Poirier has been a chiropractor for 13 years, and has owned his own practice, Earthway Family Chiropractor on 812 Pitt Street Cornwall, ON, for the past 15 months. He will be opening a satellite clinic at the Akwesasne Medical Center in Kawenoke (Cornwall Island) in order to better serve the Akwesasne patient base who are affected by the bridge issu...
The Franklin County Public Health Department recently received confirmation of a bat testing positive for rabies. The bat was captured and sent for testing after it had direct contact with an individual. Post-exposure treatment has been started for the individual affected. We are reminding the public to take steps to avoid contact with bats and other animals that may be infected with the rabies virus. Rabies is a deadly disease. If left untreated, the course of the disease is invariably fatal. Rabies is most often seen in wildlife such as bats...
In an effort to meet our readership’s interests and to offer new and interesting columns, Indian Time will be presenting the Haudenosaunee Confederacy News. The column will include updates on meetings, events, activities and profiles on the leadership and the communities. We hope you enjoy reading this new section and learning about the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: the Mohawk, the Cayuga, the Onondagas, the Oneida, the Seneca and the Tuscaroras. • The Haudenosaunee Confederacy leadership met wit...
Submitted by Angie Hicks www.angieslist.com About 36 million Americans suffer from ragweed allergies, and it’s blooming right now. If you’re among them, make this the year you beat the sneezing before it starts. 1. Kiss your mower good bye: Ragweed alone comes in 17 different species, and each plant can emit a billion grains of pollen. While you can’t stay sealed up indoors until the first frost, you can minimize your contact with the pollen. Hire a reliable lawn service to mow, get rid of ragweed and other unwanted plants from your yard and ga...
Rononhwáktani ne Kakwirí:io nón:wa. Kanaktá:ke raia’kión:ni, ronon’waranòn:waks tánon rohsiahontanòn:waks. Ro’nisténha taiontáweia’te tsi ranonhwétstha. Wa’í:ron, “Tesatonhontsió:ni ken onón:tara?” Ro’nikonhráksens ne Kakwirí:io, wahèn:ron, “Í:iah. Niá:wen Istá:.” Ronatén:ro, Kanónhsase tahatáweia’te. Rothken’sè:re ne Kakwirí:io, sók wa’thnihiatonhserá:ien. Kakwirí:io wahatkwé:ni. Ó:nen ki’ ne sahoiéshon ne Kakwirí:io. 1. Rononhwáktani He is sick 2. Kakwirí:io A boys name meaning “It is a nice t...
From Legends of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) This is a story that old Iroquois told to their children during the winter moons (months). Many winters in the past, there was a Mohawk village of bark houses along the Oswego River. One day Mohawk hunters discovered the tracks of a giant bear. After that they saw the tracks many times. Sometimes the tracks would circle the Indian village. The game began to disappear from the forests, and the Mohawks knew that the giant bear was killing...
Visiting inlaws and relatives Top row L-R: Beatrice Jacobs, Elizabeth White and Eleanor Ransom Bottom row: Peggy White and Mildred Bero 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....
August 16, 2009 6 lbs 7 ½ oz. 19 ½ inches Parents: Jolie Staats & Jonathan Conners Siblings: Kennedy, Parker, Ryleigh, Braydie Grandparents: Laurie & Randy Conners, Suzie Montour Paternal Grandparents: Hazel & the late Donald Bero, the late Stanley & Pearl Conners...
Essex, Clinton & Franklin Counties have been declared eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA), formerly Farmers Home Administration, disaster emergency loan assistance effective August 2009 caused by damages and losses caused by frost, freezes and high winds which occurred, May 16, 2009 and through May 26, 2009. Family farmers who have suffered of at least 30 percent of their production due to severe winter storms may be eligible for FSA loans. Proceeds from crop insurance and any FSA programs are taken into account when determining eligibility...
The Akwesasne Employment Resource Center held its first Job Finding Club at the office located at the four corners in Hogansburg. The Job Finding Club is 3 weeks long and is part of a national program designed to assist people with their job search. Linda Lalonde is a consultant that helped launch the Job Finding Club pilot here in Akwesasne. With 30 years experience, she is confident that the traditional method of job searching is the most successful. That is, instead of providing singular...
Jared Gray has been a fitness specialist with the Mohawk Healthy Heart Project for the past year and has been facilitating a fitness class every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-12pm for seniors at the Tsi Tetewatatkens (Office for the Aging) building. The class was developed by Mr. Gray because he really enjoys working with the tota’s (elders) and wanted them to be able to utilize the new building as much as possible. The fitness class can include 8-12 participants and each session goes for 4...
Labor Day softball tournament at the Legion ball field has been a tradition for the past 6 years. The softball tournament has been scheduled every Labor Day weekend by organizer Tony Lafrance and coordinated by Jim McDonald. The cost is 250.00 per team and this year’s tournament brought out 5 teams: Fort Covington, Yellow Island, Legion, Snye, and Tina’s Pride. The tournament included raffles, 50/50, and of course food. The menu included the usual hot dogs and hamburgers but also homemade sou...
AKWESASNE, NY -- Mohawk International Raceway’s (MIR) season roars to a close this Friday, September 11th, as the SuperDIRT 358 Modified series will be on the card with a 100-lap feature event, presented by A&M Beverage of Malone and Tarbell Management Group, Bear’s Den, Eastern Door, Western Door and Jen Tobacco. Racing action starts at 7:45 PM. The SUNY Canton Street Stocks will also be on the racing card, with a 30-lap open competition feature paying $1,000 to win, while the Bandits will have...
The Cornwall Kinsmen travelling team (U19) won gold at the Provincial women’s Softball Championships in Newmarket last weekend. Cornwall played extremely well against teams they had never seen before, including the Seabringville (Hunters), Seabringville (Miller), Georgian Bay, Flamboro and Scarborough(East). Cornwall opened against the Seabringville (Hunters), winning 8-0. Krista Oakes struck out 17 against Scarborough (East) The Selects trailed by 5 runs in the sixth inning but came back to w...
The following are the names (not in order) of the Cornwall Minor Soccer U9 Champions Kathryn Aitken Nicole Boileau Alexia Bourget Sarina Cella Sienna Chubb Katie Donig Emily King Mirabella Lazore Sarah Lefebvre Destiny Leger Alyssa Seguin Carina Vincelli Bailey White Coach Marco Vincelli...
