Articles from the February 6, 2014 edition
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AMC Celebrates Year of the Horse
On Saturday February 1, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort celebrated Chinese New Year with a traditional lion dance. This marks the fifth year the Ca...
From a Shamrock to a Great Dane to a Rattler
Getting drafted by a Major League Professional men's lacrosse team is great. Getting drafted by the same MLL team your cousin was drafted to, who you...
Hart Retains Spirit FC Featherweight Title Fight
Spirit FC held an evening filled with anticipation, excitement and "caring." Caring; in the form of donating a portion of the proceeds of the fight to...
The Affordable Care Act and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Member
Akwesasne - The Affordable Care Act has special provisions for members of a federally recognized tribe. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Health Services is prepared to assist our members through the...
Kanatakon School Science Fair Winners
Last week, grades one through five displayed their science project posters in the gym for judging. A handful of students from each grade were chosen...
New Bridge Opens Over Troubled Water
The sunrise view of the St. Lawrence River winding between Cornwall and Cornwall Island (Kawehno:ke) from up top of the former Three Nations Bridge...
DR. BARBARA ANN GRAY
AKWESASNE – Dr. Barbara Ann Gray, 50, 43B Oakes Road, suddenly passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at her home. Dr. Gray was born July 1, 1963...
Thomas P. George - Tommy/Atonwah
Rochester, NY - Thomas P. George, "Tommy / Atonwah", age 73, died on Sunday, January 26, 2014. He was the son of Margaret (Tekahawakwe) and Mitchell...
Robert R. Lyons Jr.
Massena - Robert R. Lyons Jr., age 49, of Burney Ave. passed away on Saturday Feb. 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family and Hospice....
Jerry Lazore 1935-2011
Our hearts still ache Our silent tears still fall Sadly and greatly, still missed Your wife Barbara Children, DJ, Troy, Joy & Henry...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Mourns the Loss of Tribal Court Administrator
Akwesasne - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is deeply saddened to note the passing of Dr. Barbara Gray. Dr. Gray was the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court Administrator/Court Attorney and it was through he...
Ojibwe on Team USA in Olympics
Timothy “T.J.” Oshie, a forward for the St. Louis Blues will be playing for Team USA in the 2014 Olympic Games. T.J. is from Warroad, Minnesota. He formerly played on the Sioux Falls Stampede...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Release Preliminary Investigation of Fatal House Fire
Akwesasne N.Y. - On January 26, 2014 at 10:21 a.m. the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police were notified of a structural fire at 184 St. Regis Rd, Akwesasne N.Y. All units were dispatched to the...
DID YOU KNOW…
A Fort Covington woman is featured in ‘Alaska the Last Frontier’. She is the wife of Atz Kilcher in the series. Yes, it’s Bonnie Dupree, a graduate of Salmon River Central School. Her father,...
Letter to the Editor
February 4, 2014 Letter to the Editor WITHOUT PREJUDICE RESPONSE TO LETTER OF MICHAEL K. MITCHELL, GRAND CHIEF From the Office of Grand Chief “Beverly Pyke”, this is what the Akwesasne Mohawk...
Letter to the Editor - Adults Failing to Think About Animal Fat Contamination Causing Children Great Harm
In 2010, the World Health Organization published, “Persistent Organic Pollutants: Impact on Child Health”. This report sets forth the basic facts of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)...
It's A Boy!
Name: Alexander Charles Sears Born: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Weight: 7 lbs. 1.3 oz. Length: 20 inches Parents: Jodi and Charles Sears Maternal...
Flint Communications Now Offering Broadband Internet
Flint Communications has been serving Akwesasne for over 5 years. For those years they have been providing wireless internet services, but they are no...
LOCAL MAN CONVICTED OF CONSPIRING TO DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – ALLAN PETERS, 42, of Malone, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana by a jury following a four-day jury trial in Syracuse, New York...
Alcoa, Union Reach Deal on Options to Prevent Involuntary Lay-Offs
Alcoa and United Steelworkers Local 450 and 420 reached a deal to minimize involuntary lay-offs from the Massena East plant and abide by their power contract with the state. Local 450 president David...
Kanatakon School Headstart Learning Labs
The Kanatakon Headstart carves some time out of the school day for what they call Learning Labs. Students rotate from a variety of stations such as...
Akwesasne Mohawk Singers Visit Iakhihsohtha
On the last Friday of every month, Iakhihsohtha Lodge has the Akwesasne Mohawk Singers come in and sing for residents. Activities Coordinator Jamie...
Community Generosity Makes Benefit at Kateri Hall a Success
On Friday January 31, Kateri Hall was host to a benefit spaghetti luncheon. Monies raised will go to the family affected by the tragic house fire in...
Kaweienonni Margaret Peters Celebrates Literacy Day at St. Columban's Catholic School
To celebrate National Literacy Day, the students at St. Columban's Catholic School were honoured to receive a visit from Kaweienonni Margaret Peters...
Student Submission
Millie King is in the 5/6 transition class at the Kanatakon School. Teacher Miss Lafrance is having the students work on creative writing. Millie...