A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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In Akwesasne, we rarely hear about AIDS claiming one of our own-but what is important to realize is that it does happen. This year for World AIDS day let’s remember those who have fallen and learn ways to protect ourselves and prevent HIV & AIDS in our community. World AIDS Day (December 1) acts as a remembrance to all of human kind that this disease is still out there wreaking havoc on the lives of many, and this year, Akwesasne will do its part to spread awareness and learn ways to keep our c...
By Dr. Mercola Soda, which is loaded with sugar primarily in the form of high fructose corn syrup, is a leading contributor to the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases facing Americans. So when I say that drinking a can of soda is just as bad for you as smoking a cigarette (and maybe even worse) it is not an exaggeration. Drinking soda is in many ways worse for you than smoking, and it is only because of massive marketing campaigns from the industry that these sugary beverages are deemed acceptable for our...
• The Haudenosaunee Peace and Trade Committee have scheduled a meeting for Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Onondaga Nation Cookhouse. The agenda format will be followed: International work, national work (passports, HETF, ID cards, land claims, Canandaigua Treaty, sales tax) and then each nation. • The regular monthly meeting of the Grand River Six Nations Council is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011. The meeting will start at 10:00am. Agenda items were not available at this time. Community issues and issues related to the pro...
Yukon, Canada Yukon youth are benefiting from a contribution of almost $53,000 towards 16 projects through the Youth Investment Fund. Projects include an after school sports program in Whitehorse, male and female high performance hockey camps in Haines Junction, a youth conference and job fair in Mayo, an art enrichment project in Dawson City, a youth-coached figure skating program, and group violin classes taught by youth. Sponsored by the departments of Education, Health and Social Services, Justice, and Community Services, the Youth...
4. Ó:nen enwá:ton enienenhstóhare. Now she can wash the corn 32. Ken’niieiéhrha tsi ienenhstóhares She does this to wash the corn 33. Enion’kenhrontá:ko karístakon She will remove the dirt (ashes) from inside the stove 34. O’kén:ra né:’e ne ioteken wáhta Ashes from the burned sugar maple 35. Karistá:ke eniena’tsiá:ren ne ohné:kanos tánon wa’kenhrontákwen She will place a pail of water and sifted ashes on the stove 36. Nó:nen tenkiohnekón:ti When the water will boil 37. Só:k ienienenhstáweron Then she will pour in the corn 38. Teniohnekón:ti ts...
The Four Winds carry with them another life essential, water. Water in the form of vapor, which falls as rain, snow, or ice pellets. The moisture held in the wind would not be released if it were not for several factors, including temperature difference between two different air masses. Essential to the precipitation process are: a nucleus or dust particle, for the water drop to condense on; and the dew point or the temperature at which a vapor condenses. The dew point can only occur if warm moist air comes into contact with cold dry air. The...
This picture is of Kenkiokwine Barnes and her artwork titled, “Native American Dream.” She is the daughter of Brian and Amie Barnes from Akwesasne. This piece of artwork was on display at the SUNY-wide art show on Nov. 7 in Albany, NY. There were 127 pieces of art from 22 different SUNY colleges there. Once a piece of artwork makes it to this art show it has a chance to be picked to win a scholarship for $1,000.00 or $500.00. Ten pieces of art will be chosen from this art show in Albany to rec...
So what Does your Drug Free Journey Look Like? I have witnessed the horrible world of drugs grab onto the people in my community. Once you start on Drugs it is so hard to stop. Most Drug users have a disease called addiction or sometimes referred to as a feeling disease, this makes the person feel uncomfortable in their own body. When you use drugs it becomes harder and harder to tell people why you use or to explain your feelings. We are taught that using drugs can kill your brain cells, blacken your lungs, and greatly damage your heart....
No matter how big, Our children are here to stay But our babies are not, I’m sad and sorry to say You’ll watch as they grow and learn everyday In the most remarkable and intriguing way We watch and admire our babies so little and young Hoping someday they will grow to be strong and have lots of fun Wisdom and integrity are a hopeful thought too Their brilliance is simply amazing that much is true Next they’re off to school and you don’t know what to do The house is so uncomfortably quiet and calm You try to keep busy,for noise you turn the was...
Name: Kie Lawrence Paul Terrance Jackson Born: Friday, April 22, 2011 Weight: 6lbs 8ozs Length: 19 inches Parents: Lesa Terrance and Alfred (Sandy) Jackson Siblings: Tori, AJ and Joran Terrance Jackson Maternal grandparent: the late Elizabeth Terrance Great grandparents: the late Eugene and Margaret J. Terrance Paternal grandparents: the late Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Margaret (Gray) Jackson...
Within the past couple of years MCA’s Department of the Environment and Health Department (Environmental Health Office) have been involved in a project where different areas of Akwesasne were sampled for black-legged ticks (Ioxedes scapularis). Black-legged ticks (formerly known as deer ticks) are carriers of a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. This corkscrew-shaped bacteria causes a disease called Lyme Disease. Ticks are closely related to spiders. Black-legged ticks are generally very s...
Salmon River 1964 Northern Yorkers Club...
Beverly Griffin spent 3-years editing together a scrapbook of the history of girls sports development at Salmon River Central School. Griffin was one of the main supporters of bringing organized girls sports into the school system back in the 1960’s and 1970’s when Title IX was passed to stop discrimination in the schools. The start of recording the history of girls’ sports at Salmon River began with postings in the paper asking for information and pictures. Slowly, Griffin began to get a respo...
The winter sports season is underway in Section X and the Massena girl’s hockey team is looking towards improving last year’s record. “With a 20-game schedule, the Red Raiders are striving to be a competitive force in every game this season and working to improve last year’s overall record of 5-12-2,” comments Coach Jennifer Gray. “We are also looking to secure home ice for the Section X play-offs while working towards the goal of Section X champions.” Returning players are sophomores Sh...
On Friday and Saturday, the Akwesasne Warriors hosted the Danbury Whalers and regained their wins to jump back into third place in the Federal Hockey League standings. They are only seven points away from the top placed 1000 Island and New Jersey. On Saturday, the score was in favor of the Akwesasne Warriors 4-2 and on Saturday, it was another win by a closer margin of 4-3. Although the Whalers were trailing close on Saturday, David Plouffe (goalie) awesomely turned away their 48-shots on net....
ITHACA, N.Y. – No. 3 Cornell completed a weekend sweep of No. 5 Boston University, getting past the Terriers with a 7-1 victory on Saturday evening. Local players on the team this year include Akwesasne’s own Olivia Cook. The Big Red got five points (two goals, three assists) from freshman Jillian Saulnier, three defensemen got in on the scoring action and Amanda Mazzotta was near perfect in net for the second consecutive day in making 20 saves on 21 shots faced. Cornell (9-1), after losing to...
The St. Lawrence University women’s hockey team suffered a 4-1 loss to nationally ranked No. 7 Mercyhurst in Erie, PA on Wednesday. Senior Karell Emard scored the lone goal for the Saints (6-7-3) in the third period, while Mercyhurst’s Bailey Bram, Christine Bestland, and Shelby Bram combined for three goals and six assists, helping the Lakers (10-2-0) to their ninth consecutive win. The Saints found themselves in a 2-0 hole at the end of the first period, both goals coming from the stick of...
