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Tyler Armstrong's Sport of Lacrosse is Allowing Him to See the World
By Sesi King Tyler Armstrong, age 20, hails from Johnson Road in Ahkwesahsne and is currently living his dream of being a goalie in both field and box...
How Nurses and Other Medical Professionals Played a Vital Role in the Management and On Going Recovery in the Life of Karoniahen:ne Camryn Cook
The beginning was like any other summer day of playful fun on a trampoline for Camryn. They were attending a graduation party. They had gone on to ano...
Life and Times of Venita Loran
Venita "Shaiawennatonti" Loran was born March 4, 1931. Her father was Monroe Williams and her mother was Mary Oakes. Venita's siblings are Gloria Crou...
Life and Times with Elizabeth Oakes
Elizabeth King Oakes "Konwarihonienni" was born on September 14, 1939. Arisawe's parents were Paul King and Theresa Curry and paternal Grandparents we...
Elder Spotlight
This week, we are fortunate to read a story about the life of Joe Calcagno, the last surviving musician from the ever-popular "Thundertones,"...
Typhoons Win Kanata Tourney
On November 11-13, a hockey tournament was held in Kanata. The championship game was won and celebrated by the Cornwall Typhoons. The exciting back...
Elder Spotlight
Dick has lived in Akwesasne most of his life except for a short stay in Massena. He agreed to share part of his story with our readers. He dove right...
HAVFD Promotes Fire Prevention Week
It was the morning of October 17th and the sounds of little feet entered the halls of HAVFD Station #1. St. Regis Mohawk School Kindergarten classes...
The 16th Annual Native American Music Awards
It was that time again, September 17, 2016, to head down to Salamanca Seneca Alleghany Casino. The winners of the Native American Music Awards were...
A Dream of Travel Comes True for Sabrina
Working hard does pay off for big rewards in life. This really came true for a wonderful young lady athlete, Sabrina Sunday of Tsi Snaihne. Sabrina is...
Fabulous Weekend with NHL Alumni and Akwesasne Stars Hockey
The Akwesasne community was treated to the NHL Native Alumni Team and the Akwesasne Stars on March 5, 2016. Spectators of all ages came out on this...
Akwesasne Art Wars Deliver an Evening Filled with Talent on Canvas
Saturday, February 26, was an evening of experience, appreciation, and visualization. It was an event called "Art Wars", a first for Akwesasne's commu...
25th Annual Winter Carnival Power Wheels Race
Rob White, PJ Burns and Cynthia Lord were on hand to guide the racers at Kanatakon School on Monday. The children ranged from two years old to 8 and...
Sabrina Sunday Awarded 2015 Girls Section 10 Player of the Year
Congratulations to Sabrina Sunday (captain), for a very successful Massena Central 2015 Volleyball Season in her senior year. She is the daughter of...
Elder Spotlight
A recent visit was made to a very wonderful and well known couple in Akwesasne. Thomas V. and Toni Herne live in a nice quiet section off State Rt. 37...
Akwesasne Celebrates New Years With Don Burnstick
Don Burnstick is a Cree comedian from Alexander First Nation outside of Edmonton, Alberta. He came to Ahkwesahsne to perform on December 31st, so...
St. Regis Mohawk 2015 School Concerts
On Monday December 8, 2015 a Holiday Concert took place at the St. Regis Mohawk School with many parents and friends in attendance. Mr. Hahn and Mr. P...
Akwesasne Kahwatsire Genealogy and Historical Society Update
By Sesi King At the St. Regis Mohawk Senior Citizens location, a meeting was held on Thursday, October 29, and was sponsored by the Akwesasne...
Massena Football and Awards
The Massena Varsity Football team went to play against Malone at the Crowner Field on Saturday, October 31, at 1 pm. It was a partially sunny and clou...
Eagle Rescue on the St. Lawrence River
"Akweks," King of Birds are fighting for survival in Ahkwesahsne. In recent times on the St. Lawrence River, there have been sightings of about 3-4...
Karenhatironhtha Johnson Wins Horse Riding Trophy
Last Sunday on October 18th, a banquet was held in Manville, Ontario and sponsored by the Upper South Farm. We would like to congratulate a...
Elder Spotlight
Louis Jake Jacobs served in 3 branches of the U.S. military from 1950 to the mid 1970s. He was in the U.S. Navy from August 1950 to August 1953....
Millie Wakia'tiiostha King
Congratulations to a young lady, Millie, who entered a pair of handmade moccasins in the New York State Fair in Syracuse. She began to piece the...
Happy 103rd Birthday to Freeman Lazore
This is a story about an independent man who will soon turn and celebrate his 103rd birthday. Freeman "Jacob" Lazore was born on September 12, 1912. H...
Lud Beeson, Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars
Lud Beeson is another veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force. His involvement in war was during the Korean and Vietnam wars. His interest to serve h...