Articles from the February 17, 2011 edition
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Asbestos incident shuts down school
The Salmon River Central School was closed last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday due to an accidental asbestos release. On Tuesday evening, contractors working on the school’s reconstruction project mi...
Akwesasne children learn how to prevent dog bites
On the morning of Feb. 12 as part of the Akwesasne Winter Carnival over 25 children attended the Dog Bite Prevention Workshop with a Build-a-Pet activ...
Gun seizure leads to federal indictment
An Akwesasne man stopped by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police last September was arrested on Feb. 4 as a result of a federal indictment stemming from the 2010 incident. Police initially stopped Victor...
Tractor-trailer crash closes bridge
An Akwesasne woman crossing the Seaway International Bridge Sunday morning collided with a tractor-trailer, shutting the bridge down for hours. Police have not said what caused the accident and no...
Akwesasne sends donations to Pine Ridge
On Jan. 17, three people left Akwesasne for a three-day drive to South Dakota with a tractor-trailer filled with donations. The trio arrived at the...
Cynthia P. Smoke
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Cynthia P. “Cindy Bear” Terrance Smoke, 54, of 8 State Route 37, passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 12, 2011, surro...
In Memory – Jerry Lazore
In Memory – Jerry Lazore My and Tracy’s most heartfelt condolences to Barb and family. There are no words we can express that would come close to relieving your anguish or the emptiness you must fee...
To The Community Of Akwesasne Canada PLEASE WAKE UP!
To The Community Of Akwesasne Canada PLEASE WAKE UP! On February 10, 2011 a meeting was held at the Kanatakon Recreation Center regarding Akwesasne Laws that are in place, being amended, new laws in...
Centering Pregnancy celebrates one-year anniversary
By Randi Rourke Barreiro AKWESASNE – St. Regis Mohawk Health Services quietly celebrated a milestone on Feb. 10, 2011. That day marked the first a...
Ice Safety - Know the dangers of ice
ICE FACTORS Many factors affect ice thickness including: type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as: Water depth and size of body of water. Currents, tides and...
Akwesasne Freedom School Grades 1 & 2: What do you like to do when it's winter?
Prepared by Kyrie Ransom...
Akwesasne Youth Leadership Group Update
Submitted by Angela Elijah Snowman Challenge Last Monday night, after our regularly scheduled meeting, the AYL group went out and began the building...
AMBE Celebrates Family Literacy Day with Reading Olympics
Submitted by Chelsea Sunday On Tsiothohrhko:wa/January 25th, 2011 the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) was host to AMBE’s Family Literacy Day c...
Weight Loss and Health Secrets with Jason Christoff
In 2011 Get Back To The Health Basics – Proper Rest There are 5 basic pillars of health. Those 5 pillars are food quality, proper sleep, clean water, exercise and proper rest. I’ve already rev...
Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
Do you want to be productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy all day long? The way you feel during your waking hours hinges on how well you sleep at night. The cure to sleep...
Cultural Corner
Traditional teachings on the family: parenting, birth, marriage and family violence as told by Jake Thomas, noted historian, educator and cultural/traditional expert. Mr. Thomas was a condoled Cayuga...
Tracking the Environment
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environmental Division has produced a report called Integrated Resource Management Plan. This is a report on the n...
IT'S THE MIDDLE OF WINTER: HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR TIRES LATELY?
The snowy season may be in full swing, but we’ve still got a few months to go before the flowers start to bloom – and before driving conditions improve. In fact, the worst of old man winter usu...
Aterawénhtha Ratswá'tha Akohserà:ke Nikahá:wi
1. Shaià:ta One male 2. Raksá:’a A boy 3. Aterawénhtha A snowsnake 4. Ráhawe He is holding 5. Tsieià:ta One female 6. Eksá:’a A girl 7. Ronwater...
Salmon River Central Elementary Honor Roll
Principal’s List Grade 4 Chamberlain, Chelsie Colette, Madison Jock, Cameron Reardon, Darren Seward, Gina Honor Roll Grade 4 Adams, Brandon Bilow, Tyler Burdash, Gregory Herne, Shaylin Jacobs, S...
Tsi Snaihne School Students of the Month
On Friday, February 11th, the Tsi Snaihne students of the month for January enjoyed a pizza party with the principal in the library. Attached is a...
1910 Baseball Team
11 Baseball Team Top row left to right: Joe Tarbell, Louie Chubb, Alex Solomon (manager), Andrew Lazore, Mitchell LaFrance Middle Row L-R: Loren...
How Atiron, the Raccoon, Ate the Crabs
As MY GRANDFATHER USED TO SAY, “MY NEPHEW, IT never pays to rejoice over the downfall of an enemy, lest he arise and devour you.” Of course you can’t understand that, so I’ll just tell you not to danc...
Who, What, Where and How Much "The Best Product to Buy"
Starting with issue number 7, week of February 14th, the Indian Time newspaper will bring to you the “Consumer Reports”. We will give the ratings of the items one purchases throughout the year. Fro...
