A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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1. Kahseróhen Badger 2. Tsikera’wístak Bat 3. Ohkwá:ri Bear 4. Tsianí:ton Beaver 5. Tsistekeriià:kon Buffalo 6. Teiotina’karowá:nens Caribou 7. Ohrió:ken Chipmunk 8. Tako’skó:wa Cougar 9. Ken’nikakwaho’tá:’a Coyote 10. Oskenón:ton Deer 11. Atenà:ti Elk 12. Tsítsho Fox 13. Otskwà:rhe Frog 14. Anon’waráweron Groundhog 15. Ska’niónhsa Moose 16. Anó:kien Muskrat 17. Tawí:ne Otter 18. Anèn:taks Porcupine 19. Tehahonhtané:ken Rabbit 20. Atí:ron Raccoon 21. Ò:niare Snake 22. Aní:tas Skunk 23. Aró:sen Squirrel 24. A’nó:wara Turtle 25. Okwáho Wolf 2...
Submitted by Melissa Conners On Saturday November 20th, the Akwesasne Junior Troop traveled to Tupper Lake, NY to volunteer with Family Champions of the North Country. The organization is nonprofit that serves families in need throughout the North Country. It is run entirely by volunteers and funded through donations and a few small grants from Franklin County. Family Champions collects donations throughout the year to help families in need. This year they will also be sending donations of...
•• The Haudenosaunee Documentation Committee met on Tuesday, November 16th at the Mohawk Nation Cookhouse. Reports were given on meetings, attended in the last 3 months including the meeting with the U.S. State Department on the passport issue. The State Department’s comment of a “No” to Haudenosaunee passport was discussed at length. Also reported was that the computers were delivered to the designated territories. Additional equipment will be delivered in Phase II. Phase III will be the training of the operators. This is equipment and train...
Continued from last week On the first day he camped on a mountain top. On the second day he camped at the foot of the mountain. On the third day he came to a place where there were many round jointed rushes growing. He cut these into small lengths, thus making beads. He made three strings of these beads. He made a small fire, and sitting near it he said that if he found a person bowed down with grief such as his was that he would mourn with him and try to comfort him. He said that he would lift...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has authorized an allotment of five hundred and eighty dollars ($580.00) to eligible households. The eligibility for the fall allotment was based on the amount of credit balance a household may have carried over from last year’s fuel assistance programs. The eligibility list was created from households that received Home Heating Fuel assistance last year through the Tribal Home Heating programs. Households may contact their individual fuel dealers/suppliers to verify if they were eligible for the fall 2010 a...
Serves 8 / This scrumptious tart strikes a rare balance between rich and not-too-sweet. Prep tips: Fresh vanilla bean adds a decadent element, but you can substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a pinch. A mandoline makes it easy to slice apples uniformly, but a good sharp knife works too. Vanilla Pecan Crust 3/4 cup pecans 5 dates, pitted 1 vanilla bean pod (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) 2/3cup blanched almond flour or almond meal 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1...
Sixteen SUNY Potsdam education majors who will be completing field experiences and/or student teaching as well as some who have an interest in the Salmon River Central School District recently attended the “Akwesasne and New York State Teaching and Learning Standards Orientation Conference.” The mission of the event was to learn more about the special aspects of teaching in a district with a rich Native American heritage. The conference was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School in Hogansburg. The College’s Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) and T...
Submitted by Elvera Sargent On Friday, November 13th, the Everson Museum held an opening reception for the exhibit “Haudenosaunee Elements.” This exhibition presents works by contemporary Haudenosaunee artists from the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy—Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga and Tuscarora. Included in the exhibit are two of Akwesasne’s own Natasha Smoke-Santiago and Katsitsionni Fox along with Jay Carrier, Harold Farmer, Ed Burnam, Ronni-Leigh Goeman, Stonehorse Goeman,...
Notice to the Community This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code. Shyla Jean Oakes, age 16, daughter of Robin Oakes (Akwesasne) and Arnold Mason (Six Nations). Kahentineson Skidders, age 19, daughter of Ralph Jay Skidders (Akwesasne) and Stacy Huff (Moravians of the Thames). Brianna Pressley Thompson, age 17, daughter of Bridgette Thompson (Akwesasne) and Fredrick Holloway, non-native. Chelby Kristine Celone, age 20, daughter of Cassie Cole Celone...
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....
Congratulations to Jimmy Pierce #66 on earning 1st Team All Northern for the 2nd year in a row. He also received the Co-Captains Award, the Mike Mittiga MVP Award and Section 10 Defensive MVP Award. Pierce, who just completed his final season with the Massena Red Raiders Section 10 Division 1 football team lead the team with 80+ tackles. Pierce was recognized for his commitment to the sport and never letting defeat and disappointment stop him from giving his best. Pierce is the epitome of a...
The Akwesasne Warriors Professional Hockey team paid a visit to the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club last Thursday. Five of the Warriors players spoke to the youth who attend the programs at the Club, sending the message that as long as you work for it, you can achieve your goals. Kyle Legace (#17), told the youth, “...hockey is a good way to build character – you need both determination and to make good decisions.” The Akwesasne Warriors gave a $100 donation, which was accepted by Ryan Thomas and I...
