A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Hotinonhson:ni cultural youth group along with the Ronathahon:ni Cultural center are proud to present their cultural presentation “Expressions” a show that includes our Future (local youth under 13 years of age), along with the Intensity of drama in three plays “How the Strawberry Became, “Sky Woman”, and the “Three Sisters” and then you will feel the Energy when they perform traditional, fancy, jingle, smoke and hoop dancing and Danica Thompson & Taylene Hall sing some traditional s...
•• The Haudenosaunee Confederacy sent a delegation comprised of Darwin Hill (Seneca), Howard Thompson (Mohawk), Carl Hill (Cayuga), and Stuart Jamison (Seneca) to the Organization of American States Indigenous Caucus. The priority is to get the OAS to adopt the Declaration on Human Rights as presented and adopted by the United Nations. More news on this issue in next week’s news. •• As reported in an earlier issue, the Haudenosaunee Grand Council passed a resolution to send a letter to the President of the United States Barack Obama stated th...
As we enter a new millennium, the findings of a majority of the international scientific community indicate that our world is most likely becoming warmer. Data from the past 150 years seem to show that average global temperatures have taken a sharp turn upward. Recent observations about trends in warming include: • The 1980s and 1990s are the warmest decades on record • The 20th century’s 10 warmest years all occurred in the last 15 years of the century • The 20th century was the warmest...
With winter coming soon to the North Country, we need to focus on what else around our home will also need shelter. PESTS! Pests like to be warm, want food, and water just like us humans. By following three simple steps you should be able to protect your family’s health and keep them safe. Step one is to eliminate their access to food. Seal up boxes of food. Store open food in plastic bags or containers, like cereal, sugar, and flour. Clean up the spills and sweep up leftover crumbs ASAP. Use t...
1. Óhna Leather 2. Ohnakénhsha Rawhide 3. Teiohseriié:tonte Fringe 4. Okén:ha Felt 5. Onia’tará:’a Cloth 6. Ionte’nientenhstáhkhwa Ruler 7. Kà:nheks ionte’nientenhstáhkhwa Measuring tape 8. Ie’nikhónhkhwa karón:ware Sewing needle 9. Karòn:wares Long needle 10. Ken’nikaronwarésha Short needle 11. Ioronwaro’thí:ie Sharp needle 12. Í:iah teioronwaro’thí:ie Dull needle 13. Ahserí:ie String 14. O’nikatsié:na Lace 15. Tewata’sharí:sas Scissors 16. Kakahrónhtha A hole puncher 17. Kenhnakahrónhtha A le...
Indigenous people often say: “We have a different view of the world than the white people”. Usually, this is explained as a view that is closer to the natural world, a view in which people are a part of nature rather than standing against it, or on a holy mission to exploit or dominate it. As well, this humbler view is said to involve different senses of time, of material values, and of purpose. It is almost certainly true that people indigenous to a land have a greater attachment to that land, and affection for it, than people who are rec...
15 George “Juddy” Bigtree, Raymond Beaubien and Teddy Mitchell. Taken on State Road. Cherokee from Nebraska. Teddy Mitchell (1st on right). Niawen to Teddy Mitchell for sharing these photos with our readers. 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...
Name: Madden Marie Herne Born: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Weight: 9lbs. 6oz Length: 21 ½ inches Parents: Carly Herne & Karah Richmond Maternal Grandparents: Sherri & Dale Herne Paternal Grandparents: David Richmond & Caroline Boots Maternal Great Grandparents: The late Noah & Sarah Ransom Paternal Great Grandparents: Harriet & John Boots...
Name: Karson Tate Arquette-Cook Weight: 7lbs. 15oz Born: Monday, September 21, 2009 Parents: Karla Cook & Darwin Arquette Grandparents: Sally Cook, Stanley Cook, Norma Johnson & Bill Arquette...
The enticing series following the life of vampire fledgling Zoey Redbird has recently released a new sixth volume, Tempted. This book, like the others, has a storyline unlike any other that leaves you laughing and crying and just plain addicted. New plots are revealed and relationships change. Zoey Redbird is exhausted. She has saved the school yet again from the inhumanly gorgeous Kalona and his new liege Neferet. She is glad when she can finally check on the people she cares about and take a much needed rest. She rests only to be accompanied...
The Pittsburgh Penguins recently called up former SUNY Potsdam standout hockey player, Chris Lee, from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Lee, 29, lead all Wilkes-Barre/Scranton blueliners with seven points through 15 games, and is third overall on the club with 41 shots. The 6-foot, 185-pound defenseman made his long anticipated dream come true Thursday, Nov. 19, against the Ottawa Senators. Lee signed with the Penguins this past off-season after playing five-plus seasons with Bridgeport, Omaha, Albany and Iowa. In 185 career...
With the success of MMA fight Blood Brothers I, Walk High Productions and Flint Warrior MMA presented MMA Blood Brothers II at Jacobs Tobacco Company Nov. 28 with special guest UFC fighter Mike Massenzio. The event begun with an exhibition by youth powwow dancers, Sasta Thomas and Kiannah Thomas, who displayed their dancing talents in the ring before the audience and fighters. The event was announced by Sub-chief Ron LaFrance. Blood Brothers II had some familiar faces from Blood Brothers I as...
The Cornwall Atom BB Typhoons girl’s hockey team recently competed in the Kingston Cup Tournament. They won their first game 1-0 against Peterborough. Lexi Lazore scored the only goal of the game. They met a tough Whitby team in the Friday evening game and lost 6-0. The team rebounded Saturday morning and tied Belleville 1 -1. Kristy Pidgeon scored for Cornwall. Cornwall matched up against Kingston in the afternoon game and Kingston skated to a 4-1 win. Kristy Pidgeon scored for Cornwall. In the...
Congratulations to the following five women who were recognized on November 17, 2009 at Massena Central School’s Varsity Volleyball banquet. Award recipients were: Ronee Cree, Capt - All Northern, Tristan Thomas - All Northern, Alyssa Lazore, Capt - Sportsmanship Award, Jessica Tarbell - Academic Award, Amanda Brown - All Northern....
The Akwesasne Skating Club has begun its new season with figure skating and power skating held at the A’nowara’kowa Arena on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Power skating is offered on Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 8:20 pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:00am for beginner and intermediate level skaters. There have been power skating sessions as far back as there has been a skating club. Coach Lisa Sloan has been coaching power skating for 25 years. “I love being on the ice, always have,” said Mrs. Sl...
We are proud to say our daughter, Micki King, has achieved her goal of competing in Washington, D.C.’s Marine Corp Marathon, which was held on October 25, 2009. She ran the 26.2 mile distance with an impressive time of 3 hours, 51 minutes, and 13 seconds. Micki ran this marathon in support of Tai River Thompson and his courageous battle with cancer. Tai is the son of Robert Thompson and grandson of Bob Stevenson and Marie Thompson, all of Kawehno:ke. We were pleased that Tai and his family j...
Niawen Ko: wa To our sponsors: MIL, Mohawk International Lacrosse, and Swamps Performance from the Snake Island Muskies. The Muskies played in the U-21, under 21, field lacrosse showcase tournament in the Onondaga Nation. The tournament took place on November 21st and 22nd. The Muskies team played against teams from Six Nations, Onondaga, and Tuscarora. The tournament, which was hosted by the Iroquois Nationals, provided an opportunity to be seen by College Coaches from Albany and the Iroquois...
