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 By Sesi King    Culture    September 4, 2014

Kanienkehaka / Mohawk naming still exists and honored

Recently, a very important issue has surfaced with the use of our Kanienkeha given names. Originally, our people in Ahkwesahsne were given one name at birth in a ceremony and this served the purpose o...

 
 By Sesi King    News    August 28, 2014

Annual Quilt Auction for Akwesasne Freedom School

On Sunday afternoon, August 24, 2014, the annual quilt auction took place at the Akwesasne Freedom School grounds with many people present. Also on...

 
 By Sesi King    News    August 28, 2014

Film Making Success Touches Ahkwesahsne

There is a young Mohawk woman with Ahkwesahsne roots and she is becoming very successful in the world of Native films as a writer, producer, and a...

 
 By Sesi King    Culture    August 14, 2014

New York State Fair, Syracuse ...Indian Village/Indian Day with Kenneth Thompson

Kenneth Thompson, now 79, has been involved with the NY State Fair for about 32 years. For many years he had driven his mother Katie Thompson (basket...

 
 By Sesi King    News    August 7, 2014

People to People Ambassador Program selects 29 students to go to China, Mesa and Kariwiiostha included

Recently, there were very nice visits to two young ladies after returning from China. Mesa Cole and Kariwiiostha Dupree had earned their spots on the...

 
 By Sesi King    Sports    August 7, 2014

Akwesasne Young Riders Place at Franklin County Fair

The Akwesasne Young Riders 4-H Club involves a group of young people who are very busy with their horses in the care, feeding and riding skills....

 
 By Sesi King    Culture    July 31, 2014

"In four years, he saw the world"...Elder Tom White

Tom White is a very interesting man who lives midway between Kanatakon and Tekashonkarorens, a place nicknamed as "Bulldogs Hill". He is the son of...

 
 By Sesi King    News    July 24, 2014

Signing Ceremony of the Mohawks of Akwesasne Settlement Fund

The official signing ceremony took place at the St. Regis Recreation Center on July 21, 2014 for the Mohawks of Akwesasne Settlement Fund. Chief...

 
 By Sesi King    News    July 24, 2014

Local Massage Therapist Receives International Recognition

Friends and family would like to congratulate Natalie S. Gibson for being accepted into the Society for Oncology Massage. Society for Oncology Massage is an international association of massage...

 
 By Sesi King    News    July 10, 2014

Elder Spotlight: Florence Cook and Mary Herne Share Memories

Upon my arrival at Iakhihsohtha, I looked and found two most beautiful sisters from Sugar Bush. My visit with these two women was so enjoyable and I...

 
 By Sesi King    News    July 3, 2014

A Celebration of a 60th Wedding Anniversary to Winnifred and Reginald Mitchell

A celebration of 60 years together shows an incredible ride of a loving couple well known throughout the community of Ahkwesahsne. On July 5th, 1954,...

 
 By Sesi King    News    December 12, 2013

Music and Memories Made in the West

Flying over San Francisco on a Wednesday evening was a total picture of awe. It was like a blanket filled with lights for miles and miles to be seen....

 
 By Sesi King    Culture    December 5, 2013

Actor, Artist and Dancer...Brandon A. Oakes

Brandon Oakes' roots are in Ahkwesahsne, a son of Larry Cook and Patricia Oakes. His late grandparents are Abe Cook and Josephine Swamp Cook as well a...

 
 By Sesi King    Culture    November 7, 2013

Basket Making Artist, Ann Mitchell

Ann Mitchell is a young woman of 24 and is our featured artist for this week. Her basket making skills are growing steadily and are becoming more...

 
 By Sesi King    News    October 24, 2013

Celebrate Sisterhood with Activities Each Month

A family is so important and especially if the family takes time out of their busy lives to enjoy quiet time and each other. Our mother was the...

 
 By Sesi King    Sports    October 24, 2013

Massena Girls Soccer

Three girls are on the Massena Soccer team with two of them being seniors. Serena Hall and Iakokwenienstha Porter are about to complete their senior...

 
 By Sesi King    Sports    August 8, 2013

Horseshoe Pitching by Pete Back Brings More Wins

Peter Back has been busy as he competed in his two latest tournaments bringing home trophies. On June 9th he competed at South New Berlin Open and...

 
 By Sesi King    News    August 8, 2013

Akwesasne Young Riders 4-H Club Show in Malone Fair

Another year of fair enjoyment touched the young lives of a newly formed 4-H Cub in Ahkwesahsne. There are 7 members to date. They are Mackenzie...

 
 By Sesi King    Sports    August 1, 2013

Ethan Buckshot Succeeds in Brazilian Jujitsu

A success story this week comes from 14 year old Ethan Buckshot, a student at Massena Central School. Nine months ago he became interested in a...

 
 By Sesi King    News    July 11, 2013

Celebration for 57 Years of Marriage of Ted and Sarah Mitchell

Congratulations to Ted and Sarah Jackson Mitchell who celebrated their 57th year of marriage on July 7th. They were surrounded by their loving childre...

 
 By Sesi King    Sports    July 3, 2013

Nolan Terrance will Travel to the National Wrestling Championships in North Dakota

Nolan Terrance leaves for New York City soon and will continue to train for one week at Mount St. Vernon. After that, he will board the train along...

 
 By Sesi King    News    June 27, 2013

A Boy's Wish Comes True

There is a six year old boy that lives on the River Rd. in Tsisnaihne. His name is Teheronhiokens Carter King and he, along with his sister...

 
 By Sesi King    News    June 20, 2013

Congratulations on 55 Years of Marriage to Orlo and Alma Ransom

We would like to acknowledge and congratulate a popular couple, Alma and Orlo Ransom. Their marriage took place on June 14, 1958 at the St. Regis...

 
 By Sesi King    News    June 13, 2013

Massena Central School Awards

June 5, 2013 - The Massena Central School named the award winners from the school year 2012-2013. Good luck to the students as they move on to...

 
 By Sesi King    News    June 13, 2013

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Norman Tarbell for 50 years of Marriage

They met in grade school and as they got older, the attraction became stronger. Norman Tarbell and Elizabeth Cook were united in marriage 50 years...

 

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