A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Derrick Lafrance The annual celebration from the Kawehnoke school kids was held on Tuesday, December 18. From Headstart to Grade Five the performers gave their all to the SRO crowd who showed their appreciation and pride in watching their children perform flawlessly through song and dance....
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Planning and Infrastructure Department announced that a Control Schedule for the 2019-2022 Tribal Transportation Plan is now available for public comment. The Control Schedule identifies six (6) road projects that have been prioritized for the next four (4) years and includes Helena Road and Church Street, Frogtown Road, Tarbell Road, Beaver Meadow Road, Ransom Road, and Pump House Road. The projects entail reconstruction and other enhancements to improve roadway safety for local residents and the tra...
By: Jaclyn Hall ''Twas a warm and beautiful weekend when Santa made his through Akwesasne," to see all the good girls and boys. Santa made his first stop on Saturday at the American Legion in Fort Covington from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Twinleaf staff got everyone into the holiday spirit by making sure everyone had an opportunity to visit with Santa Claus to let Santa know what they would like for Christmas. Organizer Chessie Thomas stated, "We are always trying new things. We listen to the...
Submitted by Alison Benedict, Assistant Principal On November 30th, 2018, we celebrated our first Student Achievement Assembly at the St. Regis Mohawk School in two separate assemblies held at 12:45 for the primary grades and 1:30 for the upper grades. We celebrated students for perfect attendance, top readers, citizens of the quarter, and honor roll. We are very proud of our students' accomplishments and would like to thank all of our parents for attending our first assembly of the school...
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Andrew "Alley Oop" Mitchell, of 28 Third Street, Kanatakon, passed away on December 12, 2018 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te at the age of 85 years. Son of the Late Jake and Christie Mitchell, dear brother of Simon Mitchell, Mae Mitchell (Browers) and Julia Mitchell (Beers). Andrew was predeceased by his parents Jake and Christie Sawatis (Mitchell), by his brother Roman, sister Mary Mitchell (Rourke) and nieces Kerisite Kwaronhiotako and Diana. He will be lovingly remembered by nieces Teresa Lazore,... Full story
AKWESASNE – Beatrice "Tekaroniahkwa" Bero, affectionately known as "Tota Bero," 78, of 413 St. Regis Road, unexpectedly passed away late Sunday evening, December 16, 2018 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Beatrice was born December 19, 1939 in Cornwall the daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Square) King and attended St. Regis Village School. On January 31, 1960, she married James E. Bero at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. Beatrice was a Personal Support Worker f... Full story
KANATAKON – Theodore Lawrence "Teddy" Jacobs "SKAIOWATIHSON", 80, of 61 Akwesasne Street, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at IAKHIHSOHTHA Lodge. Teddy was born February 9, 1938 in Cornwall, ON, son of the late Angus and Margaret Square Mitchell. He married Harriett Gray, who predeceased him in 2002. He was a member of the Mohawk Nation Longhouse, was a Wolf Clan Feather Keeper, a former member of the Shriners Lodge, and a Death Benefits Group member. Teddy was owner and operator of t... Full story
BAND COUNCIL is not "FIRST NATIONS" One of the definitions of the word "myth" is a false collective belief used to justify an institution. It is often employed to obscure historical events, to accommodate political, economic and social interests. In education and entertainment the perpetuation of myths are an essential part of the process to eclipse a people's history, customs and beliefs, replacing them with simplistic caricatures, which dehumanize a perceived opponent prior to suppression. In...
Niawenko:wa from the grade 4 class at Kanatakon School. They were the Elves that helped pack the Ham Dinner donated by the Community Health Nurses. We are very thankful for the donation of food items for the Ham dinners. Each of the families received a ham, potatoes, carrots, stuffing, baked beans, cranberries, gravy and dessert for their family dinner. Once again Niawenko:wa from the Kanatakon School Food Pantry students and families. Tekwanonhweratons tsi Rotonni tanon Ohserase. Submitted by...
Malone 12/21/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Verizon, 266 West Main St. Massena 12/26/2018: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Massena Community Center, 61 Beach Street 1/8/2019: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion Massena, 40 E. Orvis Norwood 12/21/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Seaway Technical Center BOCES, 7225 State Highway 56 12/21/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Seaway Technical Center BOCES, 7225 State Highway 56 Potsdam 12/21/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canton Potsdam Hospital, 50 Leroy St. 12/28/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lowe’s Home Improvement, 61 Country Lane How t...
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for November was courage. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program awarded students who exhibited...
Name: Vayla Philomena Thompson Born: September 25, 2018 @ 1:05PM Weight: 9 lbs. 13 oz. Height: 21 inches Parents: Krystian Mitchell and Evan Thompson Sibling: Hayden Maternal Grandparents: Patty & Wilson Ransom, Daniel Lazore Paternal Grandparents: Laura & Kevin Langtry, Nelson Thompson and Lisa Delormier Maternal Great-Grandparents: Martha Mitchell and the late Wallace Mitchell, Elaine Cook Parental Great-Grandparents: Dora & John Lazore, and the late Philomena & Noah Thompson Maternal...
Name: Wathetiiostha Via Beeson Born: June 17, 2018 at 8:30am at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone NY Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. Length: 21 1/2 inches Parents: Chantelle (Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation) & Jesse Beeson (Bear Clan, Mohawk Nation) Siblings: Ranenrasehtha & Kanenrarakwas Beeson Maternal Grandparents: Carolyn & John Francis Maternal Great-Grandparents: Selena & the Late Edward Smoke, Mary & the Late Mike Francis Paternal Grandparents: Vicki & Julius Beeson Paternal Great-Grandparents:...
Iehiá:tons Kaniehtonkie Wísk niwáhsen niiohserá:ke tsi náhe Tsiothóhrha niwenhni'tò:ten ne 1968 niiohserahsé:taskwe, nikahá:wi kwáh iohrhon'kehtsherá:no, kwáh ísi nón:we tsi niiothó:rehkwe, tóka nón:wa wísk nihá:ti Kanien'kehá:ka, thóha akwé:kon konnón:kwe wa'konkia'tarò:roke tsi iotáhskwake ne Kawehnohkowanèn:ke wa'tkontirihotáhrhoke. Kí:ken tekarihotáhrhon tahonwati'nikòn:ron tsi ní:ioht tsi rotiio'tákie ne Onkwehón:we/ Thiionkwehonwehserá:te raotiianerénhsera. Tahonwati'nik...
Wa'ethihón:karon Aionkhirihónnien Oh Ní:ioht Aiakwatherón:ni We invited them to teach us how to make baskets 1. Onkwanèn:ra - Our group 2. Rontonhwentsianónhnha - They care for the earth 3. ATFE ronwatí:ia'ts - Their names are ATFE 4. Wa'ethihón:karon - We invited them 5. Atewenná:ron tánon Wathahiióstha ronwatí:ia'ts - Their names are Atewenná:ron and Wathahiióstha 6. Ne:'e tsi tehonatonhontsió:ni aionkhirihónnien - Because they wanted to teach us 7. Oh ní:ioht aiakwatherón:ni...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT In this modern day of technology, it may seem strange to save papers, but please do! When it comes to vet visits and vaccination certificates it is very important you keep them in a safe, known place. We have seen it all before, you bring that cute puppy or kitten to the vet and they get their first vaccination and a cute little record book with their weight, temperature and vaccination information, you leave the office and lose it. The next time you go in you don't have...
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(December 13, 2018) The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) offers professional certification in health management leadership and quality practices. In the fall of 2018, 14 health managers and supervisors took their final course, with 13 of them writing the professional certification exam. Congratulations to the those who received their certification and professional designation of Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM)! They are 175 Certified First Nations Health Managers...
Name: Atlas Aku Karakwahente Francis-Tatro Born: February 19, 2018 Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. Length: 20.5 inches Parents: Herbi & Trevor Tatro Maternal Grandparents: Ann & Mike Francis Tota Great: Mary Francis Paternal Grandparents: Dick & Mary Tatro...
Name: Aubree Margaret Oakes Born: November 23, 2018 Weight: 6 lb. 2 oz. Length: 18 inches Parents: Autumn Rourke, Tyler Oakes Maternal Grandparents: Deidre Rourke Paternal Grandparents: Delores & Danny Oakes...
The Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area is proud to successfully wrap up Project Warmth for the 2018-19 winter. Project Warmth provides window insulation kits to low-income households which are not properly equipped for harsh seasonal conditions. The use of these window insulation kits seals out drafts and ensures households remain warm and comfortable throughout the winter. This extra support helps families avoid uncomfortable living environments, which can contribute to negative health effects and cause an unfortunate cycle of...
New York, Governor Cuomo unveiled his “2019 Justice Agenda,” urging the legislature to act in the first 100 days of the next legislative session. Included in this agenda is, “Legalize Adult Use of Recreational Marijuana”. According the NYS Governor’s website, “This year, with the federal government seeking to undo generations of progress, Governor Cuomo broke with tradition, laying out his legislative agenda in December 2018 instead of waiting until the State of the State address to enable the Legislature to commence action on these top p...
By Derrick Lafrance Sometimes it takes courage to stand up in front of a roomful of people. All forms of courage is something the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School encourages and awards. Last week the school held their monthly awards ceremony and there was much to give out. Besides the Student of the Month – in which the character trait was Courage, the recent Science on the Wall winners were announced, as well as the reinstatement of the Positive Ticket campaign. Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Police Community S...
If you are caring for a loved one with the flu, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and others. The main way that flu viruses spread is from person-to-person in droplets of coughs and sneezes. Flu viruses may also be spread when a person touches droplets on another person or an object and then touches their own mouth or nose (or someone else’s mouth or nose) before washing their hands. To prevent spread it is important to remember hand washing and to cover your cough or sneeze. Supplies to Keep on Hand • Thermometer • Soap • Dispo...
