A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Jaclyn Hall The Snye Recreation Committee organized one of the most anticipated events of the season, their Annual Christmas Enchantment. The event took place over a 4-day period beginning November 8th to the 11th, giving Akwesasne plenty of time to get into the Christmas spirit. Beginning on Thursday November 8th, the Snye Recreation invited the elders to be the first ones to come and enjoy the beautiful set up and try their luck at winning one of the Christmas Enchantment trees. Several...
Iehiá:tons: Iotenerahtaténion Entákta, Kentenhkó:wa 10, 2018 shiská:rahkwe, skanèn:ra ne Ahkwesahshró:non tehonatstikahwhe'nónhne Hudson Tsi Na'tekiatenontátere Konwá:ia'ts Tsi Thatiienthóhtha iahatíhsa wahatiienthó:ko. Wahatinenstaienthó:ko ne Hegowa - iotsistokwarónnion ohéhkwa nikanenhstò:ten, wahatisahetaienthó:ko tóhkara niiotikióhkwake ne Rotinonhsón:ni nikasahe'ta tánon wahatinon'onseraienthó:ko teioteniarià:kton nikanon'onserò:ten. Ahkwesahshró:non rotiienthóhseron ne kaien...
Submitted by Molli Smith, Instructor Iohahi:io Adult Education is currently in the second year of the 2-year diploma Energy System Engineering Technician (ESET) Program in partnership with St. Lawrence College, Kingston Campus, and with the support of Akwesasne Area Management Board. Graduates from this program will work in the renewable energy industry, one of the fastest growing industries in North America and worldwide. Some of the exciting careers that await our upcoming graduates include: C...
Akwesasne Community Members, Abuse of our frail and vulnerable Elders takes place every day by the people they trust most, their caregivers. The signs of abuse are evident but no one takes action, either out of fear of retaliation or because of their own personal agenda. Your long term care facility used to enjoy a good reputation of providing excellent care for the Residents but all that has changed. Now, current Residents can’t wait for their ‘first choice’ of a long term care home to have an open bed offer so they can move out of Tsiio...
THANK YOU to the community On behalf of the Thompson and Thomas family we wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every one of you who may have stopped by the house to say goodbye to Danny or made a donation of food, said some kind words, a prayer for the family or gave us words of condolences or a hug. Our brother Danny was a great person to our family and the community he served. He will surely be missed. Niawen / Thank You Special thanks to the MCA and the Dept. of...
Submitted by Jacey Rourke, AMBE The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School was honoured to welcome our military veterans to their Remembrance Day Ceremony on Monday, November 12, 2018. The momentous event began with a recital of the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen by Addison Oakes Cook. Sweetgrass braids were handed out to each of the veterans in attendance as a way to honour the men and women who fought to protect our freedom. Both men and women from Akwesasne fought in the American and Canadian military, so as a...
By Andy Gardner The Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives included the historic election of the first two Native American House members. Deb Haaland is a Laguna Pueblo from New Mexico. She will represent New Mexico's First District. She received 59 percent of the popular vote to defeat Republican opponent Janice E. Arnold Jones and Libertarian Lloyd J. Princeton. The seat has been held by a Democrat since 2008 in a state that went to Hillary Clinton two years ago. Sharice Davids...
Submitted by Meagan McDonald Pre-K Ms. Hart Haze Gibson Rohehtiio King Mrs. LaBaff Princeton Cook-Papineau Mrs. Willis Sky Cook Kindergarten Mrs. Clark Jayva Francis Ms. King Marley Bigtree Lanah Francis Mrs. Jock Ross David Rylyn Delormier Sloan Terrance Mrs. Johnson Raniehtaha:wi Boots Kristopher Hosler Mrs. Rotman Koda Goodleaf First Grade Ms. Ellsworth Liam Martin Devanni Square Wyatt Tarbell Mrs. Hughes Cailynn Evans Alfred Terrance Jr. Mrs. Yando Lolani Lebehn Lennon Montour Trent Terrance Second Grade Mrs. Beck Jordan Francis Ms....
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council began their annual donation of winter jackets for Akwesasne youth at local schools and childcare programs. Now in its seventh year, 446 jackets are being donated from Tribal Council's Community Support Fund that is funded by Mohawk Gaming Enterprises, LLC. On Friday, November 9th, Tribal Sub-Chief Benjamin Herne and Tribal Chiefs Eric Thompson and Michael Conners assisted High School Guidance Counselor Assistant Jodele Hammond with jackets for Mohawk...
The Christmas season is quickly approaching and we at the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers are in preparation of assisting our community members by bringing joy and hope to families this season. This year the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers made some changes to our process. Some of these changes are that every registered household will receive one turkey and one gift card. Another change will be that only donated toys will be distributed to those most in need, not every household will receive a gift this year. We hope that even with these changes we can...
Last week the Holistic Life Foundation worked with the Salmon River Middle School students. The Holistic Life Foundation, based out of Baltimore, Maryland, has trained students all over the world in mindfulness practices. In several schools in Baltimore they have created Mindful Moment rooms where students go to practice mindfulness instead of detention. During their stay at Salmon River Central they taught middle school students how to use the breath and movements practices to reduce stress...
Massena 11/21/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saint Lawrence Centre, 6100 State Route 37 11/29/2018: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Horizons, 56-58 Main Street 12/10/2018: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Massena, 101 West Hatfield Street Potsdam 12/4/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., State University of New York Potsdam, 44 Pierrepont Avenue 12/7/2018: 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus #340 Potsdam, 17 Lawrence Avenue Eligible donors can find a blood or platelet donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App,...
Laurin E. Martin, daughter of Andrea and Shawn Martin, was awarded a deans' scholarship from SUNY Oswego recently. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success. Lauren is majoring in zoology....
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Continued from last week While Rabbit Boy was scampering about and weeping over his lost tail, Old Fox called down. “Hi,” he said, “want to get out?” “True guess,” answered Little Lynx. “I’m in a terrible hole. Let down your tail and draw me out.” “Not if any fox has brains,” answered Old Fox. “I saw that mean trick you played on Rabbit Boy. You are a sneaking traitor.” “Oh, help me,” wailed Little Lynx. “I didn’t mean it.” “Oh, no, you didn’t mean it!” answered Old Fox. “But I’ll help you just the same.” “Oh, please do,” wept Little Lynx. “I...
1. Watenon'ónseronte - Baked squash 2. Kanon'ónhsero - Boiled squash 3. Kanon'onhseraríhton - Cooked squash 4. Tekanon’onserahríhton - Mashed squash 5. Kanon'onserathà:ton - Dried squash 6. Kanon'onhserakenrí:ta - Fried squash 7. Onon'ónsera nikanontarò:ten - Squash soup 8. Onon'ónsera tewá:ia/ Tkanon’ónsera - Squash (pumpkin) pie 9. Kenon’onserahserón:nis - I am preparing squash 10. Kenon’onserakwè:tarons - I am cutting the squash 11. Ahsén:nen tekenon’onserowíhas - I am splitting the squash...
Encountering Angels - Celestial Beings in Byzantine Iconography will be the topic of a presentation by Mother Sophronia Hofstead on Saturday, November 17th at 7:30 pm in the Knowles Conference Center MPR at SUNY-Potsdam. The lecture is free and open to the public. Mother Sophronia, a Byzantine iconographer and Orthodox Christian nun made her long-term home in the North Country earlier this year. Prior to this, she lived as part of monastic communities but felt called to the life of solitude....
In an unprecedented move, Alaska voters have ousted a judge who signed off on a controversial plea deal that let a man serve only one year of home confinement for choking and masturbating on an Alaska Native woman. Voters on Tuesday opted to not retain Superior Court Judge Michael Corey, who oversaw the assault sentencing of 34-year-old Justin Schneider. Schneider in September pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year in prison. With credit for time served in home confinement, he walked out of...
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By Mahlon Smoke November 11, 2018 - At the American Legion Post 1479, a group of American Legion Members, Sons of American Legion, and Auxiliary veterans gathered with family, friends, and supporters to commemorate Veterans Day – a day to honor all veterans, those who served, those that died serving their country and those who serve today. The ceremony included a moment of silence at exactly 11am with Mike Cook, Commander Post 1479 welcoming everyone to the ceremony. American Legion Chaplain F...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) is pleased to announce that tribal member Jill Benedict has been selected as Executive Director. Benedict began her new position on Kentenhkó:wa/November 5, 2018 and took the place of Todd Papineau, who was named Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort General Manager in May 2018 after 16 years with the commission. "I am honored and appreciative of the opportunity to utilize my skills, as well as my passion for Indian gaming, to oversee...
The A’nowara’ko:wa Arena will be hosting tryouts to join Team Eastern Door & the North (EDN) for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship! Tryouts are open to male and female players (ages 13-17). When: Saturday, November 24 – 6 PM-10 PM Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena For more information, please contact Kahnastatsi Jacobs at 613-936-1583 (ext. 4) or Peter Jacobs at 450-635-7283....
AKWESASNE - On Thursday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 08, 2018, family members of Kenny Leaf presented the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police with a plaque for the assistance the department provided earlier this year. For 166 days, the Tribal police assisted the Leaf family, friends, community members and other first responders in locating Kenny following his disappearance on Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 12, 2018. "Words cannot describe the feeling a family is left with when a loved one goes missing," said C...
Akwesasne. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) has authorized an allotment of funds to provide winter heating assistance to tribal members who complete the 2019 application process. Approvals and deliveries from approved tribal fuel vendors will begin on Tsiothorhrkó:wa/January 01, 2019 to eligible households residing within the Tribe’s designated service area. For tribal members to be eligible for the Tribe’s winter heating assistance, they must complete an application and provide the following verifications; 1) Be an enrolled SRMT memb...
$10 a ticket ***Early Bird Drawing*** November 21, 2018 Three $1,000 cash prizes just in time for your holiday shopping!!!! ***Main Draw*** December 15, 2018 1st-$5,000 2nd-$2,500 3rd-$1,500 4th-10th-$1,000 Get your tickets from Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department members. Nia:wen kowa for your continued support!...
