A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Fri. March 30th Closed Mon. April 2nd Closed Tues. April 3rd No provider Wed. April 4th Lannie Mitchell, NP 9:00-12:00-same day appt. 1:00-3:00-same day appt. Thurs. April 5th No provider...
Apologies to Kiio Jacobs who was misnamed in Indian Time last week....
These are not bronze medal winners, these are GOLD MEDAL CHAMPIONS!...
"As Food is Medicine, so is Music." These are the words from local "promoter" Darry White who is on a quest to make people eat healthier while discovering what amazing talent Akwesasne has. To accomplish this he is using the internet and his Garden Greens Organics store at the Peace Tree Mall. In his business on Kawehnoke, White has a studio set up called the Green Room where local musicians play, and that performance is live broadcast on White's Facebook page. The Green Room is a simple set...
In 2014 there were just six gun deaths in Japan, compared to 33,599 in the U.S., leading Japan to have one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world. If you want to buy a gun in Japan you need patience and determination. You have to attend an all-day class, take a written exam and pass a shooting-range test with a mark of at least 95%. As well, your criminal record is checked and police look for links to extremist groups. There are also drug and mental health tests. Next, they will check your relatives and your co-workers. Japan maintains...
The Snye Recreation was packed with community members over the past weekend, for their annual Easter activities. The event began with Easter themed activities on Saturday March 24th with Pie Bingo at 2:00 pm and an Adult Bonnet/Cap Contest during intermission. There was plenty of creativity and humor put into the bonnets/caps. The judges went around and quickly judged the individuals wearing their bonnets/caps during pie bingo. The lucky winners of the Adult Bonnet/Cap contest were announced...
Submitted by Mary MacDonald, PR Centennial Choir of Cornwall Music has the power to evoke inspiration, encouragement, hope, love, consolation and joy! It can be prayerful, energetic, delightful, emotional, soothing and patriotic. The Centennial Choir of Cornwall will convey many of these sentiments at its Spring Concert. As always a diversity of genres will be offered - from Folk, to Spiritual, to Soul and even some Country music! A medley from Manhattan Transfer is sure to be very popular. Some...
(March 22, 2018) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Dept. of Housing is celebrating the official grand opening and completion of two new triplex buildings that will provide rental homes for six families. Each building contains three 3-bedroom apartments and are built with modern features such as Central Air and in-floor heating. "We would like to thank our funders, contractors, tradespeople and staff who, through their collective efforts, helped to see these two buildings completed from start to...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, March 16-20: March 16, police charged Mitchell T. Square, 33, of Akwesasne, N.Y. with felony counts of driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was also cited with following too close. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $500 bail or $1,000 bond and was to have returned to court on March 21. On March 16, police charged Ariwiio L. Swamp, 26, of Hogansburg with attempted second-degree gang assault and...
The Salmon River Drama Club's annual musical production premiered over the weekend with their version of The Lion King JR, all of which had been months in the making with set designs, costumes and more, all with the help of the school's art class and students from other music classes and others. They presented their show on Friday, March 16th and on Saturday, March 17th in the Salmon River Central Auditorium. "This was all a collaborative effort from everyone," said Dave Bish, "I picked this...
(MASSENA, NY) The United States Coast Guard's activities on the St. Lawrence River sometimes seem to be a well-kept secret. The Coast Guard's Ninth District operates a small boat station in Alexandria Bay and a Marine Safety Detachment in Massena. Both units are assisted by volunteers from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Auxiliarists, all of whom have passed homeland security screening and completed FEMA emergency response courses, are highly trained volunteers, who, based on their inte...
MASSENA -- The Massena Central School board are looking at bringing back a program that puts an on-duty police officer in school. The discussion comes in the wake of a shooting in Parkland, Fla. that left 14 students and three staff members dead. At the March 15 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Pat Brady said they are in “preliminary” talks with the Massena Police Department on them providing what is being called a “school resource officer.” “We’re really at the preliminary stage of this. We had a conversation, a meeting with Chief...
Submitted by Katsitsionni Fox Salmon River has begun organic indoor gardening at all three buildings. Title VI (formerly Title VII) purchased a system from 2445 Organics for the SRC Campus last year and recently purchased one for the St. Regis Mohawk School. We also have three other growing systems in the Middle School that were purchased with other funding that are managed by Mrs. Hutchins in a 12-1-1 room and by Mrs. Oakes in the Middle School Library. So far this year the Mohawk Club, grade...
At the Snye Homemakers a group of young children gathered to participate in a colorful and engaging challenge with an array of fruits and vegetables. Each child was tasked with creating an original piece of art with different and delicious foods. With laughter and children proud of their artwork, it marks a perfect end to Food Nutrition Month. Throughout March, the MCA Community Health Center held several events at schools, the Snye Homemakers, and the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center - all of...
The community came together for a great cause on Friday March 16th, at the American Legion Post 1479. The Caring Hearts of Akwesasne organized the event to help and assist those affected by the recent flooding in the Hogansburg area. The event began with a benefit luncheon that began at 11:00am with all 200 dinners sold out in 45 minutes. Jonathan Lazore, Caring Hearts Volunteer, stated "We were able to sell 200 chicken dinners in 45 minutes. That's why I think we have the best community when...
Harvey Arquette was hauling 51 thousand liters of fuel to the farthest regions in North when he came upon the Arctic Winter Games. About the same time, athletes descended on North West Territory's South Slave region for the 2018 Arctic Winter Games. Athletes from the circumpolar world arrive on the Northwest Territories communities of Hay River and Fort Smith, where a dream nearly 15 years in the making culminated with the opening of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games. About 1,900 athletes from...
Spring is in the air and Ontario maple syrup producers are busy making plans for the 4th annual Maple Weekend, taking place April 7 and 8, 2018. Hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA), Maple Weekend is a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating the advent of spring and maple syrup production in Ontario. In 2018, Maple Weekend will take place in 10 districts across Ontario, where maple syrup producers will welcome visitors to their sugarbushes April 7 and 8, offering specials and activities in honour of the o...
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon On Thursday, March 15th, the Beginning with Books program welcomed the Head Start students from Teacher Erin's classroom to listen to Kim Russell's reading of a short story followed by an activity and snack. Later on, these same students were invited to Mrs. Jordan's classroom for a play date. This visit gave the students a first hand look at the St. Regis Mohawk School. Our pre-kindergarten students were excited to make some new friends and see some of their old...
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon The St. Regis Mohawk School Citizens of the Quarter were rewarded with breakfast with the principals on March 15, 2018. The students enjoyed eating breakfast with Mr. Walbridge, our Principal, and Mrs. Benedict, our Assistant Principal. These students will be going swimming at Salmon River soon to celebrate their excellent citizenship and hard work while at school....
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon Various classes at the St. Regis Mohawk School celebrated St. Patrick's Day. Some of the classes tried to catch the leprechaun, but we weren't lucky. The first grade students made traps at home with their families to try and catch the leprechaun at school. It was a fun filled day filled with luck and fun....
Next weekend is the Canadian Easter long weekend. Good Friday is March 30th and Easter Monday is April 2nd. Don’t forget many banks and businesses will be closed or have holiday hours Also, don’t forget to fill your prescriptions and take care of any other medical needs you may have....
Submitted by Meagan McDonald Pre-K Ms. Hart: Kaleb Martin Jase Thompson Mrs. LaBaff: Kalan Cree Ross David Mrs. Willis: Masen Cook Salara Lewis Sloan Terrance Eli Thompson III Kindergarten Mrs. Clark: M’Laina Chrisjohn Liam Martin Wyatt Tarbell Mrs. Jock: Karma-Dave Back-Pinette Lolani Lebehn Trent Terrance Mrs. King: Ellcey Benedict Khloe Mitchell Alfred Terrance Jr. Zahara Thomas Mrs. Rotman: Alex Dupra First Grade: Mrs. Ellsworth: Marcus Cook Collin Durant Kaydince King Jolee Thompson Mrs. Lauzon: Kaydence Benedict Davis Cooke Mrs. Thompson:...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character...
In this two day event, on March 28th and March 29th at the AMCR Winter Ballroom; comes the Hip Hop Artist, K.A.S.P Sawan to give a workshop based around empowering and inspiring Native youth in times of struggle. K.A.S.P. (Keeping Alive Stories for the People) Rob Sawan is someone who grew up in such struggle, having lived in the rough side of East Vancouver. Surrounded by drugs and alcohol abuse and constantly in and out of child welfare services added to the trauma no child should ever...
The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department recently held their award banquet on Saturday, March 17 at Post 1479 American Legion. Roger Mitchell and Rosie Terrance were there to accept the award for their family's commitment to the community of Akwesasne. HAVFD members, the HAVFD Auxiliary along with friends and family enjoyed the evening of annual awards and presentations....
