Articles from the January 10, 2013 edition
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Peaceful Protesters Close Bridge in Support of Idle No More Movement and Chief Spence
On Saturday, January 5, both Native and non-Native people marched in what was billed as a peaceful march across the north and south span bridges in th...
Skidders Serving Six Months House Arrest, Resigned as Salmon River Board President
Stacy Skidders, 47, was found to be in possession of $11,250 worth of untaxed cigarettes while attempting to enter Canada through the Cornwall point of entry on July 21. According to Jane Collins,...
Interview with Chief Theresa Spence
The distinct scent of campfire still lingers in the air the morning after visiting Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who on Sunday, January 6, 2013...
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces a meeting with Assembly of First Nations Coordinated Delegation
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY- On January 4, 2013, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was informed that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has agreed to meet with a delegation of First Nations Leaders coordinate...
Walter F. White
Hogansburg: Walter F. White, 70, passed away on Dec. 13, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on July 10, 1942 in Massena,...
Thank You
Thank You, The family of the late Walter White would like to say a very big “Thank You” to everyone who assisted us in the time of our loss, whether your support was through food, a card, don...
Community Service Spotlight
Roger Mitchell promised his brother before he passed on that he would do something in his memory, hence the 6th Annual Russell “Hoss” Mitchell Mem...
Idle No More Actions: Why the Natives are at the Point of Outrage
There are good reasons for Canada’s Native people to be at the point where frustration, impatience and anger rush together in a blend of powerful emotions bordering on rage. It is to the credit of N...
Letter to the Editor
I have read the recent article printed in “Letters to the Editor” and submitted by some of the siblings of the late Matthew Elmer White, namely Harold White, Carl White, Nelson Dave White and Rob...
Letter to the Editor
In October my brother and I went to Leon’s to purchase my birthday gift and a gift for my niece. We purchased a dining room table and 4 chairs for my niece and a side-by-side fridge was my birthday g...
IDLE NO MORE – In House
This is an invitation to the community who has estate or land issues and are seeking resolution. The estate of Matthew Elmer White has never been a question of the true owners, but the question of...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Social Service Program’s Angel Tree 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Social Services Program hosted an Angel Tree as a way in which to provide gifts for the children in our programs under Social Services (Preventive, Foster Care, Child Pr...
Akwesasne Basket Drive Continues
The Committee Members of the Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys continued their work long after the doors had closed at Kateri Hall. Director Sara Herne, who has taken over from her mother Se...
The Comfort Inn & Suites Akwesasne Hotel in Akwesasne, New York Wins Prestigious 2013 Platinum Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International
Akwesasne, NY (December 31, 2012) – The Comfort Inn & Suites Akwesasne (Hogansburg), New York was recently announced as a recipient of the prestigious 2013 Platinum Hospitality Award from world l...
Disability Awareness Essay Contest
Several prizes were given away to the students who participated in the disability awareness essay contest. Leslie Bero, Program Manager of Wholistic...
Noonie Thomas and Children Donate an “Entire Christmas”
Imagine you believed in Christmas, the magic, the spirit of giving, the toys and the fat man in a bright red suit. And imagine you have six children w...
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!
Since Thanksgiving, for each Wednesday, the 4-H after-school mentoring program participants were provided with the opportunity to be creative and...
Toys for Less Fortunate Donated by Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
Hogansburg, NY - The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has been busy for the last couple of months preparing for the Holiday season. This season, in...
It’s a Girl!
Name: Kawennaronkwa Harmony Beatrice White Born: Friday, August 31, 2012 Parent: Chantelle C. White Sibling: Ranakarahawi Grandparents: Beatrice...
It’s a Girl!
Name: Kendall Nevaeh Taylor Born: Thursday, August 9, 2012 Weight: 8lbs. 3 oz. Parents: Carrie Delormier & Cameron Taylor Maternal Grandparents:...
It’s a Girl!
Name: Shyia Storm Cole-Smoke Born: Thursday, December 20, 2012 Weight: 7lbs. 12 oz. Length: 20 inches Parents: Danielle Smoke & Tyson Cole Siblings:...
It’s a Boy!
Name: Trayce Allan-Alexander Born: September 12, 2012 Weight: 7lbs. 15oz Length: 20 1/2 inches Parents: Fallon David and Alexander (Dudes) Thompson...
Local Talent Helps Raise Money For Local Food Pantries
The Christmas season is a festive time of year when people come together to celebrate the season and help those in need. This was the case on...
Trades Seminar
The Akwesasne Workshop Committee hosted a Trades Seminar at the Akwesasne Senior Center on September 27, 2012, with the goal to inspire community...
Tribe Distributes Cold-Weather Clothing
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council began distributing winter coats and snowsuits on Tuesday December 18, 2012. M...
