A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Lynda Brown Tsi Snaihne School Perfect Attendance October 2017 Headstart Thomas Jacobs Jett Smoke K4 Tayne Caldwell Leilani Casey Kaina Coonishish-Coon Dallas Lazore-Nanticoke Charles McDonald K5 Tacori Cree Vance Gray Warryn Ingle Asher Jacobs Maxwell McDonald Grade 1 Kawehnohkwas Benedict Reannon Lazore Dayton Mitchell Kirby Watson III Jrake Whitecrow Grade 2 Gertrude Gray Hayden Lazore-Terrance Xavier Oakes Audriana Terrance Grade 3 Lila Arquette Keenan David Julia Jackson Avy...
A representative from the Office of the Family Advocate is working to enhance the Tribal Council’s program that delivers winter jackets to local kids in need. Family Advocate Everett Lazore said this year he worked to garner donations of hats and mittens to give out along with the jackets at the end of the month. “Jackets are nice, but hats and mittens, I know my boy loses 10 pairs of mittens every winter,” Lazore said. “So I figured hat and gloves to go with jackets ... it’s not limited to just jackets. We’re going to go to whoever we...
On Sunday November 19th, The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne presented the Ahkwesahsne Homemakers with a check for $18,000. The check helped the homemakers to officially reach their $75,000 goal to fix their parking lot. The Ahkwesahsne Homemakers had been fundraising since the beginning of May to raise the funds needed to fix their parking lot. $75,000 was the goal, and the Homemakers were able to reach up to $58,000 on their own through fundraising and donations. Since it is coming to the end of...
The Centennial Choir of Cornwall will present GLOW! A Christmas Concert at Aultsville Theatre on Fri. Dec. 8th at 7:30. We hope to leave you glowing with memories of all that Christmas means. Tickets are available at Home Hardware, 10 Thirteenth St. E., Cornwall; The Lottery Kiosk, 2nd Floor Cornwall Square, and from Choir members....
“Triumph of the Micro-Monsters: How Parasites Shape our Natural World” will be presented by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Biology Andrew David at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Best Western University Inn Rushton Room, 90 E. Main St. in Canton, N.Y., and at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the St. Lawrence Valley Roasters & Jernabi Coffeehouse, 11 Maple St. in Potsdam, N.Y. Parasites are responsible for some of the greatest and most grotesque diseases in the animal kingdom and...
High Honor Roll Grade 9 Abigail Benham Jacob Bressard Luke Bronchetti Madeline Brown Andralyn Coleman Shaylynn Daniels Tsiakoseriio David Delany Durant Kaicey Eggleston Rilee Flanagan Leah Howland Gideon Jaggers Emily LaBarge Emma LaBarge Quze Lamu Cody Lawrence Dylan Lazore Jacob Leabo Aidan MacKenzie Sophia Mitchell Olivia Morrell Sean Murphy Dalton O’Keefe Bailey O’Leary Mercedes Osgood Christopher Paige Kailey Peets Mason Phillips Lisa Seward Aidan Shantie Luke von Borstel Madison Ward Madison Wargo Connor Wells Carson Witkop Molly Wit...
TAUNY’s Annual Holiday Open House brings the holiday spirit to life with the Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest and Display, seasonal delectables, music, kids’ activities, and fun for the whole family throughout the day. The Open House will be held at The TAUNY Center on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00am-4:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. The Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest and Display, one of TAUNY’s most popular programs, has been a TAUNY tradition since 2002. In anticipation of TAUNY’s upcoming 2018 exhibit on North Countr...
The Akwesasne American Legion paid tribute to their brothers and sisters in arms who died fighting in wars on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. A handful of people showed up for the brief, but somber event, which featured readings from Legion leaders, a gun salute and a rendition of Taps. American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Marine Corps League members all participated. American Legion Chaplain Rodney Herne read "In Flanders Field," a World War I poem written to...
The Snye Recreation pulled off another wonderful community event, their annual Christmas Enchantment, which took place from November 9th to November 12th. The Annual Event is a big hit with the community and surrounding areas, with hundreds coming to try their luck at winning one of the beautifully decorated trees. This year there was 48 trees up for grabs, all donated by different organizations and individuals, with all the proceeds from the ticket sales going toward the Snye Recreation. This...
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Submitted by Lynda Brown Lest We Forget November 9th, 2017 During this time of year, we have an opportunity to reflect about those who fought for our freedom. At Tsi Snaihne School, we are fortunate to have students with family members who are former military personnel. To honour their courage and their sacrifices, we held a Veteran's Day breakfast. This year, we were fortunate to have our largest turn out to date! The veterans who attended were served a delicious breakfast, which included eggs,...
(November 11, 2017) New service branch-specific license plates are available for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marines. The new custom plates, made available for the first time in New York, join a number of others offered in the Veteran and Military series, including the Purple Heart Recipient, Vietnam Veteran and War on Terror Veteran license plates. In celebration of Veterans Day, the more than 770,000 veterans who call New York home will now be able to represent their branch of service on their license...
Before Winter, Check Your Car’s Cooling System When coolant freezes it expands. This expansion can potentially damage your vehicle’s engine block. Don’t let this happen to your vehicle this winter. You should: • Make sure you have enough coolant in your vehicle and that it’s designed to withstand the winter temperatures you might experience in your area. • See your vehicle owner’s manual for specific recommendations on coolant. A 50/50 mix of coolant to water is sufficient for most regions of the country. • Thoroughly check the cooling system...
Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books for each 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 October was acceptance. Ms. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program award students with...
It’s likely that when you think of cords, your main concern is hiding them from view in your holiday decorations. However, cords of all kinds need to be properly inspected, used and stored to reduce your risk of a fire. Follow these tips to help you keep cords out of sight but also safely on your mind. • When using an extension cord, select a cord that is long enough to meet your needs. Never attempt to extend the length of an extension cord by connecting it with another extension cord. • Extension cords should only be used on a tempo...
On Tuesday, November 14, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the province’s 500,000 students, seeking tuition and fee refunds from the colleges based on lost class time asking for full refunds for those who student who choose not to return. Ontario college students filed the lawsuit in Toronto in a bid to put pressure on the colleges and put an end to the almost five-week-old job action. Over 12,000 Ontario college instructors are in the middle of two days of voting on an offer that could end job action. The labor dispute began on Mon...
Cornwall – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising hunters, anglers and recreational boaters on the St. Lawrence River that ice booms will be installed in narrow stretches of the river, starting on Monday, November 20, 2017. The ice booms are chain and wood devices used to prevent the build-up of ice during the winter. The ice booms will be placed in the River off Galop Island, in the North Channel, near Johnstown and at Prescott. Ice booms are placed in the same narrow reaches of the St. L...
Hosted by Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment Friday December 1, 2017 6:30pm to 9:00pm Generations Park Free family event! We will have free hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, holiday music, and a warming station. The parade will begin at Generations Park and end at the family support building. Community members, volunteers, and business are invited to participate with a decorated vehicle. To register your vehicle, contact Kerry Jacobs at the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation at 518.358.4860. As always this is a drug and alcohol free...
Submitted by Elaine Thompson October Perfect Attendance Headstart Steele Gray Rawesanonha Jock Eva David Joelle Peters Graycie Thompson Pre-Kindergarten Connor Atkins Kanerarakwas Beeson Kateri Hill Ethan Jackson Billings Navarro Phillips Vincent Back Kindergarten Kavannah Jock Nevada King Borsellino Lennon Montour Remington Sunday Roianekete Sunday Mattya Thompson Bo Thompson Kaleb Two Bulls Jacob Lazore Grade 1 Rome King Borsellino Kaienonni Lazore Jacobs Tommie Sunday Oakes Satewenkenhiio...
When planning and implementing your lighting design, keep these holiday lighting safety tips in mind to help reduce your risk of property damage, injury or death. • Unlike incandescent bulbs, which generate most of their energy in heat, LEDs are cool to the touch—which also indicates greater energy-efficiency. • LEDs are made with epoxy lenses, not glass and are much more durable. • When hanging lights outdoors, use a wooden or fiberglass ladder. • Turn off all indoor and outdoor holiday lighting before leaving the house or going to bed. • Ne...
Everyone knows the schoolhouse version of the first Thanksgiving story: Native Americans shared a feast with New England pilgrims and we all know how that turned out. To be fair the original menu was something of a joint venture, but over the years, in many homes across Turtle Island, a lot of the traditional dishes have lost their native flavor. For those who want to create a feast that celebrates the flavors that Native Americans from the Northeast to the far Northwest, here are some recipes that might interest you. And ‘giving thanks’ should...
We’re busting common Black Friday misconceptions, from the assumption that free shipping is guaranteed, to the rumor that stores are chaotic. Black Friday is just around the corner, which means shoppers everywhere are prepping their wish lists. But is there any point to shopping on Black Friday? Is shopping online really easier? Don’t you have to stand in line to get the best deals? We’ve rounded up the biggest misconceptions and busted them wide open in our list of the 13 most common Black Friday myths. There’s No Point to Shopping on Black F...
What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. One of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker (Seneca) who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the “First Americans” and for three years they adopted such a day. In 191...
(November 10, 2017) Cornwall – The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has once again been alerted that consumers are being targeted about tax issues. They are receiving calls from someone purporting to be from the Canada Revenue Agency alleging tax fraud. “The Chamber has received a number of reports from area residents who have been contacted and threatened with legal action,” reports Executive Manager, Lezlie Strasser. “These calls do not come from the CRA and officials there emphatically state it is not how the Agency operates.” Those CRA agent...
The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers $20,000 Cash Raffle tickets are available at the following locations: #9 Truck Stop Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Reception Desk Akwesasne Mini Mart Mohawk Indian Housing Corp. They are also available from these Akwesasne Holiday Helpers: Caroline Peters Gloria Herne Sandy Rourke Lori Thompson Everett Lazore Sandy Lazore Clarissa Terrance-Chatland Agatha Thompson Kerry Jacobs Cheryl Jacobs Julia Back Starr Thomas...
