Articles from the December 11, 2014 edition
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Boston Bruins Alumni Game
Former members of the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins and players from around Akwesasne joined forces on Saturday, Dec. 6 to play a benefit...
Community Support Needed at CBSA Trial
Community members are encouraged to attend the trial in support of Akwesasne’s aboriginal and mobility rights, and to provide moral support to Alicia Shenandoah and April Elaine Thompson, the two...
Jigging Contest Benefits Elders
On Saturday night, the American Legion was the place for a jigging contest to benefit the Senior Center and Iakhihsohtha. Don Woodcock, champion...
Congratulations to Mrs. Bailey's class!
They were declared the "Fastest Turkeys" for the 2014 Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot was started a few years ago to build a culture of family in the...
Tevin Terrance Knocks Out Belcaris for Spirit FC-6 Win
Submitted by Joe Francis Tevin Terrance of Akwesasne had a decisive 2nd round knockout win over Andre 'The Finisher' Belcaris of Vermont Saturday...
CATHERINE COOK
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Catherine Cook, age 94, of 1011 Drum Street Road, passed away early Friday morning, December 5, 2014 at the St. Regis Nursing...
David Benson Hopps
David Benson Hopps, age 61, of Akwesasne, died on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Dear father of Steven, Benson (Daina) and the late Peter Hopps. Dear...
Niawen
The SRMT Office for the Aging and Iakhihsohtha Lodge says Niawenkó:wa to Dave and Jackie Mitchell for organizing the Jigging Contest fundraiser held on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event raised over $1,500...
THANK YOU
THANK YOU, The family of Peggy Bero Cole would like to thank the community for all the heartfelt support shown throughout her illness. The benefit was a wonderful gesture that touched Peggy’s heart...
Niawen:kowa to my sponsors, family, friends and fans
The Legion Post 1479, Mohawk Plumbing, Thomas Marina, Half n Acre Business, Jeff Sunday, Joseph Jacobs, Norman Jr. & Cea Gray, Tye Mitchell, Bobby Lazore, Karen and Nichelle Loran....
In loving memory of my son Theodore Thomas Porter
Feb. 10, 1977 – Dec. 10, 2013 This is a letter written straight from a Mother's heart... I'd like to share some words of wisdom for those parents wh...
Akwesasne Artists featured in NYS Museum
The New York State Museum will open a new exhibition featuring contemporary Native American artwork on December 13, 2014. Represent: Contemporary Native American Art features twenty-one artworks...
Big Baby
Big brother and little brother have really come around and taken on their roles as big brothers to the baby quite well. Little brother is especially sweet to him. I love when he talks to him and the b...
SUNY Potsdam is Awarded National Indian Education Professional Development Grant
POTSDAM, NY (12/04/2014) The State University of New York at Potsdam has been awarded an $878,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, through the 2014 Indian Education Professional...
New Shopping Complex Opens in Akwesasne
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – Just in time for holiday shopping, the Carey Terrance Family is proud to announce the opening of the Akwesasne Trading...
Caregivers find respite at Caregivers Celebration
Day in and day out, caregivers devote themselves to others, sacrificing their own needs and desires to put loved ones first. Long days and nights are...
SRMS Student Achievement Assembly
On Friday, the St. Regis Mohawk School had its Student Achievement Assembly for the month of November to recognize students that showed excellence...
Cayuga Nation Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Cultural Schoolhouse
(December 5, 2014) Seneca Falls- The Cayuga Nation Council hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Schoolhouse building today. The...
Kanatakon School November Awards
The Kanatakon School November awards ceremony was held on December 2, 2014. Congratulations to all the students! Award Winners Headstart Student of...
Iroquois Village Apartments receives new playground
Rooseveltown, NY – Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation has been committed to assisting the community with economic and housing improvement for over...