A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Continued from last week Although he had been there many times, he had never paid attention to them. So the next time he went over where the two women were living, he was going there to take the water, and to put it down on the earth, to fill up some of the pools for them to drink. And they say that at that time, the first time he saw that young woman, he fell in love with her right away, and that he kind of hung around there, maybe longer than he should have. And, they say, the ponds and the creeks got a little deeper than they normally would...
Ó:nen oié:ri nikiohwistá:’a o’karasnéha. Wa’akotá:wha ne Ákat. Kwáh í:ken tsi tekiò:karas. Sók iakokianerónhstha wahonwá:ken. Wahatá:ti, wahén:ron, “Hoooo! Hoooo! Wah!” Sók ne Ákat ia’kiakohén:rehte ohontsió:kon, “Rákeni, óksa taseráthen. Iakokianerónhstha í:res ne kanónhskon,” wa’í:ron. Ro’nikonhratshá:ni ne ronwa’níha tsi sénhak iaharáthen tánon iahatáweia’te tsi kionnonhwétstha ne Ákat. Ó:nen kí’ wahó:ken ne iakokianerónhstha. Sá:k ethó: í:rate. Ionnitskarákhwa rote’rhó:ron. “Háo’ Sá:k, ...
For the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Spa Day on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) is holding a special fundraiser every week. On every Saturday of the month, customers can receive an eyebrow or lip waxing, or have their nails painted, and instead of paying Spa Day the guests are asked to make a donation to the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group. Spa Day’s owner Reannon Day said many businesses hold breast cancer promotions in October and many products in magazines are sold in s...
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I discuss with a group of teenagers “Who is your Child’s Role Model” which showed that 50% of teenagers view a relative as a role model. Which means that parents are often their own child’s role models! So as a parent it is important that you are a good role model for your child. Here are ten ways that you can be a positive role model for your child. 1. Share your values. Let your child know what your stand is on things like drugs alcohol, tobacco, and premarital sex. Having a value system like religion is also important. A study publish...
1 pound dried beans 1 tablespoon dried marjoram 2 very large red onions, roughly chopped (about 3 cups) 1/2 cup chopped garlic 2 tomatoes, chopped (optional) Fruity extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Soak beans overnight in enough water to cover. Discard soaking water. Add fresh water to cover beans and bring to a boil. (If you have sensitive digestion, discard this water from the first boil and start once more.) As boiling commences, reduce heat to a nice simmer. Add marjoram, onions, and garlic. Cook until beans are soft and...
Have you signed up for a running or walking event this fall, such as Race for the Cure 5K or Avon Walk for Breast Cancer? Good for you! A run/walk event is a great way to get in shape, stay fit, and help others at the same time. Smart nutrition is critical to fueling your body and maintaining a positive experience, so heed these five tips from Elisa Zied, MS, RD, CDN, author of Nutrition at your Fingertips (Alpha, 2009). 1. Focus on good carbs. Because carbohydrates are the body’s best source of energy--especially for athletes--about 45-65 p...
Every October the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department hosts a 3-day fire prevention event during which busloads of students are transported to Station #1 in Hogansburg. Firefighters show the students a video that explains some important facts about fires, stressing the importance of smoke alarms and having an escape plan for all family members in the household. Then, members of the HAVFD demonstrate what their jobs entail. The prevention program includes having the young children...
Submitted by D. O’Connell On Friday, October 8th, Tsi Snaihne School celebrated the Fall season with a Harvest Fair. Students were placed into different groups and spent the morning traveling throughout the school to enjoy a variety of harvest-related activities. Some activities included relay races, face-painting, bingo, dancing, bowling, storytelling and more. The staff and students were encouraged to come to school dressed in a ‘harvest theme’. This included wearing a plaid shirt, overa...
Akwesasne, October, 18, 2010 – Educators, mentors and parents are putting an extra emphasis on literacy skills to help America’s youth beat the odds and graduate. Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is no different. With generous support from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, BGCA has teamed up with Developmental Studies Center to implement AfterSchool KidzLit®, a proven reading enrichment program for young people in grades K-8. Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, is one of 20 organizations across the country selected to receive a $5,5...
On Saturday, October 2, 2010, PICEI held its third annual “Last Shall Be First 50/50” at the First Americans IGA in Hogansburg. The organization raised $3,280.00 to support its scholarships and building fund. The amount raised was shared with the 50/50 winner, Jean Herne. Volunteers who were involved were Viola Bass, Long Island Volunteer Director, Carl Patterson, Jr. Volunteer Executive Project Director, Jean Herne, Volunteer Mohawk Cultural Director, Betty Swamp, Volunteer Fund Raiser Coo...
Girls Soccer Congratulations to the A.M.S. Girls Soccer Team, winners of the “C” division at the annual Stormont Dundas County Soccer Tournament on Tuesday, October 12th, 2010. Results: East Front 5 vs. AMS 0 Long Sault 2 vs. AMS 0 Viscount Alexander 0 vs. AMS 2 “C” Final Viscount Alexander 2 vs. AMS 3 Team Members: Tahniah Cook-Square, Mia Point, Karson Porter-Leaf, Ryan Francis-Forgues, Avery Tarbell, Ashawnna King-Square, Candice Leaf, Chase Thompson, Tatyana Papineau, Kasia Ransom, Larissa C...
