Articles from the January 9, 2014 edition
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Beaded Moccasin Class at Akwesasne Museum
The beaded moccasin class at the Akwesasne Museum finished up on Friday December 27th. This class was made possible because of last year's survey,...
Massena Wrestling
Submitted by Alexandra David Akwesasne's Nolan Terrance was this weekend's two time champion in the 285-pound division at the 45th Annual Peru...
Extreme Winter Weather: The Polar Vortex and Lake Effect Snow
A prolific band of lake-effect snow coming off Lake Ontario between Syracuse and Watertown reportedly carries snowfall rates of over 2” per hour. This band could fluctuate slightly north or south s...
ALAN J. COOK
AKWESASNE – Mr. Alan J. Cook, age 52, of 19 Mohawk Lane, passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2014 after a period of failing h...
CORRECTION
Correction to Dundee Claim Map Legend (submitted by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne)– Published Dec. 19th, 2013 "The Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim" map T...
In Memoriam
This issue, the first of the year, is dedicated to the following people who left us in 2013. They are all greatly missed. Evelyn Delormier, age 43, passed on January 13, 2013. The daughter of Evelyn...
Thank You
Thank You to Lazore’s Construction for donating their services to snow plow at the cemetery in St Regis on Christmas Eve. This kind gesture allowed passage for families to place flowers on C...
Nia:wen / Thank you
Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens blankets were raffled to benefit the St. Regis Church fuel fund. A total of $1,310 was raised. The blankets were...
It's a Girl!
Name: Tahlyn Thornley Benedict-Brockway Born: August 29, 2013 Weight: 10 lb 1.6 oz Parents: Tira Benedic and Mike Brockway Siblings: Johl, Jakob,...
It's a Boy!
Name: Oaklin Truman Mitchell Born: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 Weight: 7 lbs. 14.9 oz Length: 21.5 inches long Parents: Ashley Mitchell & Oren Sunday...
By Last Minute Lady
I have always been about time management. I hate being late, it is a pet peeve of mine. Even though I feel that way, I tend to be late for so many things and appointments it’s frustrating. In the m...
The Terrance Family & TWINLEAF Host a Christmas Party for the IRA Houses of Akwesasne and Fort Covington
Akwesasne, NY (December 19, 2013) The residents of the IRA Houses of Akwesasne and Fort Covington were given their very own Christmas Party, hosted...
SRCS Students of the Month
The Salmon River High School awarded its November Students of the Month. The Student of the Month is based on the character trait from the book of...
Headlines of 2013 - Year in Review
January /Tsiothohrkowa Vol. 31 #1 Peaceful Protesters Close Bridge in Support of Idle No More and Chief Spence Skidders Serving 6 Months House Arrest, Resigned as SR Board President Interview With...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Water Treatment Facility Toured by Salmon River Central School Leadership
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Planning and Infrastructure Department invited the Salmon River Central School District's Board of Education (BOE) and...
No Ice is Safe Ice
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and Emergency Services personnel would like to remind parents, residents and children alike that use of our rivers and ponds is unsafe. Safety on waterways or the d...
SRMS Second Grade Classes Perform "The Secret Christmas"
Just before the holiday break, second graders at the St. Regis Mohawk School put on a Christmas play called "The Secret Christmas." Each of the four...
Build a Backyard Skating Rink and Enjoy the Snow
For those of us with snow piled all around us, winter can be a time to stay in the house and wait for spring but it doesn't have to be. Why not use all the snow to have fun and one of the best ways to...
Reader Submission
Ahmed Kathrada and Doug George-Kanetiio in front of Nelson Mandela's cell: Robben Island South Africa, 1999. Mr. Kathrada was for many years a...
Support the Buffalo LEGO DC-3
Buffalo Airways has been flying real life DC-3's in Canada's northern Territories for over 40 years and is the subject of the worldwide hit...
SRMS Band and Chorus go on Akwesasne Tour
On Thursday December 19th, the St. Regis Mohawk Elementary Band and Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Hahn and Mr. Potter, travelled around...
Kicking Off the Holidays at SRMS
The Salmon River Central Middle School Band, under the direction of Cindy Healy, travelled to the St. Regis Mohawk School before holiday break and...
