A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Onerahtókha/April 4, 2017, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council donated $24,580 from the Community Partnership Fund for the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) to purchase a Hurst Hydraulic Rescue Tool (a.k.a. Jaws of Life). The donation represents the Tribe's ongoing commitment to utilize proceeds from its gaming enterprises to assist the fire department in ensuring a healthy and safe community. Pictured above are (from left) HAVFD Fire Chief Clinton Jacobs, Tribal...
Akwesasne Child and Family Services, Holistic Health and Wellness, and Community Health all teamed up for their monthly evening of fun on April 13th at Saint Regis Recreation. This month's enjoyable activity was a Family Craft Night, which included a barbecue style dinner. Children and their families traveled from table to table and were able to create and assemble a variety of different Easter themed crafts. Some of the fun crafts included Easter Bath Bombs, Sock Bunnies, Flower Pots, and...
Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York. When temperatures increase and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. Also, burning leaves and grass is banned in New York State year-round. DEC encourages New Yorkers to compost leaves. To prevent wildfires, all open burning is prohibited in New York from March 16 through May 14 with a few exceptions, including: • Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in len...
The St. Regis Recreation along with the St. Regis Dance Club volunteers put together a fun filled evening for the families of Akwesasne. It started with an Easter egg hunt, which was split up into age categories to give all the children a chance to find eggs and win prizes. The Easter Bunny also made an appearance and surprised all the children with a visit. After all the eggs were found and prizes were collected, a free dinner took place. A lot of children left the St. Regis Recreation Easter...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environmental Division held a focus meeting on Tribal Fisheries, Thursday April 13, 2017. Information was shared by the Program Manager, Tony David and feedback was given by community members. Some of the main topics of discussion were the importance of the different types of fish species and how to improve their habitat. Sturgeon is one of the main concerns in our rivers because of the decrease in their population, but there is concern for all fish species as a whole. Some people may not think twice about whether o...
On Saturday April 15, 2017 the Kawehnoke Recreation committee put together a family oriented day of fun. The Akwesasne Soaring Eagles 12U Volleyball team also joined in to help out and to fundraise for their upcoming provincial tournament. The morning started with a delicious brunch, and everyone was welcome. The Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Volleyball team had a Cake raffle set up and they sold 50/50's throughout the day. All the children had fun hunting for Easter eggs, and winning prizes. Once...
The Longhouse was jam-packed this past Saturday, April 15th. Singers from Akwesasne and surrounding communities like Kahnawake, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Onondaga, Six Nations and Tuscarora came to attend the Six Nations Spring Sing, which was held at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. Singers from all over came to share their new women's dance verses. Everyone had a good time sharing and listening, although there were not enough chairs for everyone to sit, that did not stop anyone from enjoying...
The Great New York State Fair will provide some of the biggest and most entertaining shows in its history for the 2017 Fair, with dazzling performances around every corner of the expanded Fairgrounds. The significant increase in daily entertainment acts is a direct result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $50 million investment to revitalize the 126-year old grounds, which provided many more acres of open space, as well as the record-setting crowds that flocked to the Fair in 2016. New to the Fair this year: Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean A...
You are welcome to come and look at our display at the entrance of Community Health. If you are unsure of what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, hopefully you will learn a little more by checking out the display. A few scenarios are also on display for you to answer as best as you can. The answers and explanations are also available to help in gaining more knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder. For more info call the Comm. Health Program at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220. Photo submitted by Diane...
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Lenora David (seated), Ida Cameron, Trina Riddell, Ashley Riddell and Mariea Clark. Submitted by Ida Cameron....
With lacrosse season comes fundraising season and with barbecue dinners comes delicious ribs. The family of Drew Shenandoah held a barbecue rib dinner last weekend on Route 37 in Hogansburg. The Indian Time reporter received a batch of ribs for his effort and they were mouth-watering; however, because it was Good Friday, he had an agonizing wait until Saturday to enjoy the feast. The event was to raise money for the now underway minor lacrosse season for Shenandoah. Photo by Derrick...
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# 5 Go Vegan or Vegetarian for the Day If you’re already a vegetarian or vegan then this might not be for you, but if you eat meat then this is something that you can do that will make a staggering difference. Both raising beef and the pesticides used are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention meat’s harmful impact on your health. For one day, why not try eating a delicious vegan or vegetarian meal. If you keep an open mind you’ll be surprised how delicious it can be. If you’re not confident about your own cooking...
What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. Current New York State law includes t...
Submitted by Vanessa Adams, Program Coordinator, Seven Dancers Coalition Have you ever heard others or even yourself saying things like "Everyone drinks to have a good time," "It's easier to meet people when I'm drinking" or that "I only feel comfortable talking to new people after a few drinks?" How about "I don't even remember leaving the bar," "What happened last night?" These statements are scary and it becomes easy to place blame or judgment on victims of alcohol related sexual assault or r...
On April 22nd, Earth Day Network (EDN), global coordinator for Earth Day, is launching its Earth Day 2017 three-year campaign for Environmental & Climate Literacy. The campaign is focused on promoting mandatory environmental and climate literacy along with civic engagement and sustainable economic development. Earth Day 2017 will see teach-ins around the world and a March for Science rally on the National Mall that will bring together scientists and supporters to demand that our leaders recognize the scientific truths across all disciplines,...
NASA invites people around the world to help us celebrate Earth Day 2017 by "adopting" one of 64,000 individual pieces of Earth as seen from space. NASA continually looks outward to find and learn about planets in our solar system and beyond, but no planet is better studied than the one we actually live on. Our fleet of 18 Earth science missions in space, supported by aircraft, ships and ground observations, measure aspects of the environment that touch the lives of every person around the...
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017 Time: 1:30 p.m. Where: Cornwall Public Library This beautiful film “Intelligent Trees” will astound you with the latest science about how trees actually communicate with each other, learn from and protect each other. We tend to take trees for granted yet they provide the very air we breathe and are a source of building material for our homes, provide shade and beauty on our streets and are even a source of inspiration for artists. Trees are proving to be ever more important as we confront climate change, and fac...
Reprinted with permission from WalletHub Apr 18, 2017. Eco-friendliness and personal finance are essentially cousins. Not only are our environmental and financial necessities aligned - providing ourselves with sustainable, clean drinking water and nutritious sustenance, for example - but we also spend money on both the household and government levels in support of environmental security. Then there's climate change. We've already seen a rise in powerful land-bearing storm systems and extreme...
# 3 Clean Out Your Closet and Donate to a Charity It may not always be so obvious, but manufacturing new clothing requires both energy and water, and there are many people who don’t have money to buy their own. So this Earth Day, why not clean out your overstuffed closet and then donate those t-shirts and shorts you haven’t worn in years to a local charity. Not only will this make you feel good about lightening your load, but the people who receive your lightly used clothing will so thankful you’ll wonder if it’s Christmas and not Earth D...
Cornwall, ON (April 11, 2017) The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is once again inviting the public to join them in celebrating Earth Day. White Spruce seedlings, limited to ten per family, will be given to two hundred local residents who would like to beautify their home as well as contribute to the environment. Due to the high demand in previous years, they will be distributed on a “first come - first serve” basis. “We have 2000 seedlings available and look forward to meeting with the public and answering any tree related question...
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017 Location: Westville Fire Station, Route 37 Time: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Featuring: Spaghetti with Meatballs, Italian Bread, Salad Bar and Dessert Bar Adult - $8.50 Seniors - $7.50 Children - 5-12 - $4.00 Under 5 - Free Take-outs available: 358-4450 Benefit Westville Fire Department Auxiliary...
# 1 Take a Hike There is no better way to get back in touch with the Earth’s rhythms than to actually go outdoors and experience its many wonders. This Earth Day, why not take a hike or go for a bike ride? Maybe even go kayaking? The point is, get outdoors, breathe the air, feel the sun on your cheeks and absorb some vitamin D....
April 10, 2017. Keene State College will honor two extraordinary men during the College's commencement ceremony on May 6. Mohawk leader Tom Porter (Sakokwenionkwas – "The One Who Wins"), internationally recognized advocate for Native American language, culture, and traditions, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters. He will be the ceremony's featured speaker. Eric Stumacher, founding member of the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, will receive this year's Granite State Award, w...