A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Losing a loved one at any time of the year is hard but losing a love one near or during the holidays is especially difficult. The Wholistic Health and Wellness program would like to give some tips for families and friends of those who have had a loss. We hope this article will help get you through the holidays. Some people say I just want to pull the covers over my head. I don’t want to think about buying presents. I don’t want to think about cooking. I don’t even want to make coffee in the morning. The first thing to remember is that there...
•• The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Grand Council held a meeting on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. with a Traditional Opening by Sid Hill. There were two items on the agenda: 1. Border Crossing (ID cards and Passports): The Chairperson (Carl Hill) was not in attendance so committee members gave an update of the last meeting. a. ID Cards: next step is scheduling training and sending remainder of equipment. b. Passports: initial work begun on the Czechoslovakia trip by the Iroquois Nationals. c. Passport example needs to be passed by...
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today praised President Obama’s signing of five major settlements for Indian Country, calling the agreements a milestone in empowerment and reconciliation for the Nation’s First Americans. The Claims Resolution Act of 2010 signed into law today includes the $3.4 billion Cobell settlement regarding the U.S. government’s trust management and accounting of Native American trust accounts and resources; and four water rights agreements, totaling more than $1 billion, that will deliver clean drinking...
1. Ronatkahri’tsherón:ni They are playing 2. Ratiksa’okón:’a Children 3. Wahonnikiohkón:ni They formed a group 4. Shaià:ta ohén:ton í:rate The Leader 5. Tehonatonhontsió:ni They want 6. Tahontskà:hon They ought to eat 7. Iah teionathontá:ton They weren’t willing (they refused) 8. Aontahonwatí:ion They ought to again give them 9. Atennà:tshera Food 10. Wahati’nahkwáia’ke They drummed 11. Wa’thatinónniahkwe They danced 12. Sha’té:kon nihá:ti 8 of them (males) 13. Tehotinonniáhkwen They are dan...
Continued from last week Deganahwideh took a third string of wampum and held it before the multitude saying, “It is provided thus: To you, Adadarho, and your cousin Lords, fourteen of you altogether, this shall be your duty. You shall keep the Confederate Council Fire clean all around, you shall allow no dust or dirt to be seen around the Council Fire. I therefore lay a seagull wing, Shaweyesehgowah Onerahontshah, near you. Take this wing and sweep the dust and dirt away from the Council Fi...
Sixth-graders at the St. Regis Mohawk School had a discussion recently about peace, or skennen. Some of the ideas they had are shared below. (Most students preferred to be anonymous in print.) Nahoten ne Skennen?/What is peace? I think peace is not just a word people say to calm themselves. “No”, I think peace is more than just a word. Its an emotion...no....it’s life, peace is like we are peace. Peace is that feeling that people get when they know they did something good. “ I get that feeling when I make people laugh”. Raiennes Nahoten n...
On Dec. 4th the Akwesasne Girl Scout, “Daisy Troop” visited the North Country Animal Shelter in Malone. The girls earned their Considerate and Caring petal by donating lots of goodies to the animals. Some of the items included dog food, cat food, blankets, toys and treats. The girls enjoyed their day and looking at all the adorable animals....
(Salisbury, CT) 12/9/10 – Kanatiio Adams was recently named to the Honor Roll at Salisbury School for the fall term. He is a member of the Class of 2012. Kanatiio is the son of Mr. Tom Smart and Mrs. Amanda Adams of Akwesasne, NY. Founded in 1901, Salisbury School is an independent boys school of 285 boarding and 25-day students in grades nine through twelve....
The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department held their annual officer elections earlier this month. The newly elected positions are: Chief – Derek Comins 1st Assistant – Russell Phillips 2nd Assistant – Clinton Jacobs 3rd Assistant – Hodge Jacobs Vice-President – Isaac McDonald Station 1 Captain – Phillip Gray Jr. Station 1 Lieutenant – Darren Cook Station 1 Engineer – Conrad Phillips...
For twenty years, elders in Akwesasne have had a place in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) to call home when they’ve no longer been able to live on their own. The Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly celebrated their 20th anniversary Friday with a formal ceremony attended by many community members. “The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud of the fact that we are able to care for our elders in our own community,” said Iakhihsohtha Program Manager Patti Adiaconitei. “(We’ve supported) 200 community members o...
PRINCIPALS LIST 1ST MARKING PERIOD GRADE 7 Jacob Bero Reese Jacobs Adrianna Reardon Caroline Russell Zachary Smith GRADE 8 Breana Griffin Samantha Macdonald Chance Monette GRADE 9 None GRADE 10 Rylie Mainville Samantha Monette GRADE 11 Allison Boots Sean Godard Kara Grant Matthew Healy Anna Kelly Leslee Loran Emma Phillips GRADE 12 Rakenhoktha Barnes Jessica Beach Brittany Bigness Stephanie Boardway Samantha Chartier Derek Dustin Jordan Fleury Faith Francis Kerstin Gardner Korinn Mainville Shawn Mott Brett Rourke Matt Russell Alexii Shook...
24-60’s Cornwall Island Braves won the championship. Assistant coach was Wallace Roundpoint and Frank Roundpoint was manager. The Braves played against Cornwall Wildcats and St. Regis Braves (Father Jacobs team), Niawen to Lonnie Thompson for sharing this photo Top row l-r: John Thompson (coach), Norman Jocko, Bruce White, Freddie Boots, Lawrence Francis, Gabby Benedict, Andy Seymour Bottom row l-r: Dennis Jacobs, Wayne Thomas, Dave Mitchell, Richard Mitchell and Abe Thomas Do you have any o...
Name: Charlette Lorene John Born: Sunday, August 15, 2010 Weight: 9 lbs 4 oz. Length: 21 inches Parents: Sydney Doxtator and Taylor John Sibling: Gatlin Pyke-John Maternal Grandparent: Alexis Doxtator Paternal Grandparents: Alicia Cook & Steven “Dunn” John Paternal Great Grandparents: Gloria Cook and the late Horace Cook Maternal Great Grandparents: the late Lorraine White...
Name: Elias Oscar Benedict Born: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 Weight: 8lbs. 3 oz. Parents: Karrie & Rick Benedict Sibling: Norah Grandparents: Lynne & Ernie Thompson, Michael & Lisa Cook, the late Marion Benedict Great-Grandparents: Joe Benedict & the late Mary Benedict, Jimmy Cook...
Name: Jacob Cole Chambers Born: Friday, November 26, 2010 at7:19am Weight: 10 pounds 6 ounces Parents: Lynda King and Greg Chambers Grandparents: Ava Cole and Randy Garrow, George King and Shelly King, Maureen and Al Chambers Great Grandmother: Angie King...
Name: Hayden Jae “Kaientawakhon” Lazore-Terrance Born: Sunday, October 24, 2010 @ 8:59 am Weight: 7lbs 8oz Length: 19 1/2 inches Parents: Tara Lazore & Jimmy Terrance Jr. Siblings: Teaghan Maternal Grandparents: Lori Martin Lazore, Thomas Lazore Paternal Grandparents: Jimmy and Sandra Terrance...
Name: Kamry Autumn Thompson Born: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Weight: 7lbs. 11oz. Parents: Scott & Krissy Thompson Sibling: Parker Scott Grandparents: Lewis & Doreen Mitchell, Scott & Virginia Thomas Great Grandparents: Hazel Bero, Bessie Mitchell...
Name: Max David Garrow Born: Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 Weight: 9lbs.1oz. Parents: Amanda & Ross Garrow Siblings: Mackenzie & Kenadie Grandparents: Lynne & Ernie Thompson, Michael & Lisa Cook, Sam & Dora Garrow, Terry White Great Grandparents: Jimmy Cook...
Name: Ryland Tyson Thompson-Roundpoint Born: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Weight: 8lbs. 9oz. Length: 20 in. Parents: Kehley Roundpoint & Tyson Thompson Sibling: Roryn Christopher John Roundpoint Maternal Grandparents: Toby & Maryfaye Roundpoint Paternal Grandparents: Sam Benedict & Connie Thompson Maternal Great Grandparents: Norman & Nancy King, Christie Roundpoint Paternal Great Grandparents: Rose Thompson, Camilla David...
Name: Marcus John Cook Born: November 13, 2010 Weight: 10.7 lbs. Length: 21 ¾ inches Parents: Kirby Cree and Mike Cook Maternal Grandparents: Ralph & Carla Cree Sibling: Myles Maternal Great-grandparents: Roy Tarbell and Margaret Tarbell, Laura Cree and the late Rob Cree Paternal Grandparents: Mitch and Christie Cook Paternal Great-grandparents: John and Dora Lazore...
The Akwesasne Warriors faced off against the 1000 Islands team this past Friday night at the Anowara:kowa Arena. With the addition of two defensemen recently signed to the team, Pat Brunet and Jeremy Van Hoof, having a strong defensive force has really shown on the ice. The home team crowd eagerly cheered on the Warriors, especially the children from the AMBE schools who were given free admission into the game courtesy of Express Gas. The first goal of the night was made by the Warriors’ A...
Akwesasne Soaring Eagles volleyball club is off to a great season as both 16U & 13U high performance had a pretty successful time at their first Provincial zone D tournaments. Both teams have been consistently participating at practices every Monday and Wednesdays. They are both currently working on technique and strategy skills to improve their participation in the Ontario Volleyball Association tournament circuit. High performance requirements is dry land training, good nutrition, and serious...
Submitted by Karen Francis St. Lawrence Central rolled into town last night to take on the Salmon River Lady Shamrocks on the home court. The Shamrocks started out slowly but by the end of the first half Salmon River was up 32-18. After the half the Shamrocks lit it up on the court outscoring the Larries 22-0 in the third quarter. The Shamrocks’ momentum continued into the fourth quarter with a final score of 63-29. The Shamrocks’ solid defense and sharp shooting sealed the deal to bring their o...
