Articles from the February 25, 2010 edition
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River search underway for missing Cornwall snowmobiler
On February 22, 2010 at approximately 9:28 p.m. the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a call that a snowmobiler had broken through the ice on the St. Lawrence River north of Stanley Island,...
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Group home converted to adolescent treatment facility
Ionkwanonhsasetsi, meaning “Our New Home”, was created as an Adolescent Group Home on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) in 1993 to address the con...
CITGO to provide fuel assistance to Tribe
Households in Akwesasne will once again benefit from the CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s fuel assistance program. For the third year, the company has allocated funds to assist the St. Regis Mohawk T...
Cultural center to host aboriginal re-enactment workshop
Submitted by Ronathahonni Cultural Centre When it comes to history, there are those who just read about it, and then there are those who live it. At...
In loving memory of our Son Cody Jo
In loving memory of our Son Cody Jo., his birthday is Feb. 25th. We will never forget you Cody, you’re thought of every day. We miss you so much. L...
Notice to the Community
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership: Eric Sisto, age 18, son of Thomas Day-Mitchell (Akwesasne) and Dawn Sisto, a non-native. Ernest...
Niawenkowa
The family of Joseph Jacobs would like to express their heartfelt thank you to the community of Akwesasne. All the donations, kind words, expressions of sympathy during this difficult time will not...
To the editor:
In response to last week’s letter criticizing my column about Haiti: I don’t apologize for what I wrote nor will I retract anything. Rather than call upon the Spanish for killing hundreds of tho...
Fundraiser held for Heart & Stroke Foundation
On Friday, February 12th, Tsi Snaihne School participated in the Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. We raised over $5000.00 for the Heart...
Salmon students raise money with skate-a-thon
Submitted by Allison Benedict On February 19th, Salmon River Elementary students in grades 3-6 participated in a Skate-a-thon at the Tom Cavanaugh...
Lifestyle Smoothies taking over Akwesasne
Diane Boots and Ida David are on a mission to bring health and energy to Akwesasne through the amazing Lifestyle Smoothies system. The Lifestyle...
Native teen needs hard-to-find bone marrow donor
Taylor Matt was an energetic teenager who had endured chemotherapy at age 12 and was entering her senior year at Cazenovia High School where she...
High impact alcohol awareness program coming to Salmon River
The Salmon River Health Club is excited to announce that the National Save a Life Tour will be visiting their school on Tuesday March 30, 2010. The...
ABGC starts traditional singing group
The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club have begun a new journey, a journey that involves members interested in traditional Mohawk social dances, and songs. This journey of self identification and cultural...
President Obama urges participation in 2010 Census
Continuing a White House tradition of strong support for the census dating back to 1790, President Barack Obama recorded a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging national participation in the...
Massena Central Honor Roll
Massena Central High School is pleased to publish the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the 2nd marking period of the 2009-2010 school year. The following criteria qualify students for inclusion on...
Twelve-year-old girls share Winter Carnival Photo Contest win
Congratulations to Amallinalli & Tsiotenharí:io for winning the 2010 Winter Carnival Photo Contest in the youth category for their photo...
Pope announces Sainthood for founder of Montreal’s Saint Joseph’s Oratory
February 19, 2010 - With a palpable sense of elation, a number of priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross (the religious family of...
Teen Night Report
Teens of Akwesasne had one fun filled night at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls club on Friday February the 12th. As an ongoing attempt to keep our youth...
Tuscarora Environment Program High Peaks Adirondack Youth Trip
Submitted by Noah Point, HETF The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force sponsored the Haudenosaunee Environmental Youth Corps (HEYC) trip to the...
Weight Loss and Health Secrets with Jason Christoff
The cure for disease and weight gain is directly related to what someone believes. Our worst or best lives can be found in what we believe. How powerful are our beliefs? Beliefs are much more...
Am I in a Healthy Relationship? Part# 1
Submitted by Wholistic Health & Wellness Program It Feels Like Love - But Is It? Sometimes it feels impossible to find someone who’s right for you — and who thinks you’re right for him or her! So wh...
THE MESSAGE OF THE KAYANEREKOWA
Continued from last week THE EQUALITY OF THE NATIONS Brother It is natural for us to wish to preserve our ancient customs and to walk in the paths of...
Friendly chickadees greet Nature Center visitors
The Nature Center at Robert Moses State Park in Massena has seen a great increase in volunteers and community support lately. Some even say these volu...
Chicken Teriyaki
Preparation time: 5 min Servings: 4 Cooking time: 10 min Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 chicken breasts, whole, split in half 1/2 tsp ground...
