A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Akwesasne Quilters Club is a group of Akwesasronon who share a similar interest – quilting. This group originally formed in 1997 and is based out of the Kana:takon Recreation Centre. To date the club has 40 quilts under their belt made by many different members. Membership for the club fluctuates from year to year as members originally are involved to learn how to quilt for the very first time. In their inaugural year there were 7 members and in 1999 that raised to 10 members before r...
Bruce Boots is a local artist who has been professionally working with his art since 1993. With a majority of his clientele looking for his historic and Mohawk culturally themed artwork, Bruce works based on commission. Typically customers who have sought him out know what type of artwork they have in mind and Bruce brings those visions to life. Artwork by Bruce Boots is currently on display at Native Creations located on Route 37 in the Plaza next to Akwesasne Sports. Bruce will be adding to...
Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate gland. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to make part of the liquid (seminal fluid) that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make Causes of prostate cancer There is no single cause of prostate cancer, but some factors increase the risk of developing it: • age - being older than 65 • family history of prostate cancer • African ancestry Obesity, physical inactivity, eating a diet high in fat, and worki...
TJ Jackson first started performing as an Elvis tribute artist as a joke in 2006. Prior to that he had performed in different bands singing cover songs from different artists. After his debut as ‘the King of Akwesasne’, TJ traveled to different competitions – and won. Since then he has been booked for nearly every weekend and special event performing his renditions of the classics. TJ contacted a company called ‘Fit for a King’ which specializes in Elvis jumpsuits at a whopping $1,700 a suit. D...
Debbie Ransom-Gauthier has been selling her crafts part-time at different community events since her son was 5-years-old. “Once Brent started to go to school I needed something to keep me busy,” said Debbie. “I do beadwork, jewelry, dream catchers and mini kastowas.” Walking Eagle Crafts has been a fixture at many annual events like the Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Dinner & Quilt Auction, the Akwesasne Friendship Days, and her next big event the Akwesasne International Powwow schedul...
Brandon Gambill is our latest budding artist, age 17, and son of Sean and Shirley Gambill. His singing talent is beginning to get attention by many in the music industry. Brandon said he has been involved in music from when he was about one-year-old with his mom and Karaoke. Brandon practiced and enjoyed singing all throughout his elementary years at the St. Regis Mohawk School. His first “spotlight” occurred when he was chosen to perform a solo with a song at one of the seasonal concerts the...
The Native North American Traveling College is hosting an opening reception for the art exhibit currently on display in their art gallery showcasing the work of local art student Victoria Ransom. Victoria Ransom is studying at the University of Ottawa pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Minor in Aboriginal Studies. Victoria graduated from high school in 2008 from the Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS). “I’ve been working on art my whole life,” said Victoria in an inter...
Art comes in all forms, as this week’s Artist Spotlight goes to Diane Boots who, along with her sister-in-law Caroline Boots, creates edible art with their Unique Fruit Bouquets. “I can honestly say that no two bouquets are alike,” said Diane who first began working with fruit bouquets in March of this year. “We tailor our bouquets to what our clients needs are and use special touches to make the bouquets unique.” When a client requests to have a bouquet made it must be done a few days in a...
The term ‘Artist’ is very broad and covers a range of skills from painters and sculptors to actors, musicians and singers. Although they sing, Kontiwennenhawi – Akwesasne Women’s Singers don’t like to refer to themselves as artists. The members don’t get paid for their time spent and what they accomplish together as a group is so much more than just the music they produce. Kontiwennenhawi can often be found helping with different community events and volunteering to organize other events like the Sing that travels to different communities...
Ian Clute is a local artisan who operates on private commissions, often by referrals for events like the annual Powwow and Midwinter Ceremonies. His craft includes making beautiful Kastowa’s for all ages from young boys to men’s. Using strap leather for the base instead of splint as is custom, Ian has made kastowas for boys that can be adjusted as they grow. Innovative in his technique, Ian has shown a willingness to try out many ideas offered by his clientele to help make sure that wha...
Alex Jacobs has been working as an artist for a number of years and has been based out of Santa Fe, NM. This is a tough artisan market to compete in, and this Akwesasronon artisan has created his own style in a collage-style inspired by the quilts made by his mother and grandmother. Alex takes pieces of fabric, attaches it to a board and then uses acrylic to cover over the fabric – the final results of his hours of hard work are beautiful works of art that from a distance resemble his p...
