Articles from the February 24, 2011 edition
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Snowmobile tragedy takes a young life
Just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday night, Feb. 22, a 911 call was made by a male reporting a serious snowmobile accident near Lablanc’s Bay in...
Frozen chicken smuggled to Canada
The Cornwall Regional Task Force, made up of the O.P.P, RCMP, Cornwall police and Canada Border Services Agency, seized 1800 lbs. of frozen chicken recently that was allegedly smuggled into Canada...
20 years for trafficking Ecstasy
By Denise A. Raymo Plattsburgh Press-Republican Reprinted with permission AKWESASNE — A Canadian man who tried to smuggle 50,000 Ecstasy tablets into the United States was sentenced to 19 years in...
Tribe joins opposition to radioactive shipment
Submitted by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council stated last week that they are in opposition to the shipment of radioactive contaminated steam generators through the...
Joseph McDonald Jr.
Joseph McDonald Jr., age 51, passed away suddenly Feb. 16, 2011. He was born Sept 29, 1959 in Malone NY. He was self-employed for many years doing plastering-stucco and cut stone. He enjoyed hunting,...
Roy Louis Martin
At his home with family at his side on Monday February 21, 2011 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of Naomi (White) Martin. Loving father of Leah Martin, Moses and Yvette White, Louis Martin and...
Calvin L. Lazore
SYNE, Quebec – Mr. Calvin L. Lazore, age 26, of 133 Border Road, tragically passed away on Tuesday evening, February 22, 2011 from injuries he...
Thank You
Thank you, We are sorry it has taken so long. On behalf of the family of the late Anna Thompson we would like to express our sincere appreciation to...
Niawen
The family of David J. Lazore Sr. would like to extend our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to friends and family during our time of bereavement. For the beautiful flowers, cards, calls,...
Thank You
Thank you, The family of Roger J. Lauzon would like to thank the families and friends for their thoughtfulness in our time of sorrow. It might have been words of comfort, monetary donation, flowers...
20th Annual Akwesasne Winter Carnival
The 20th Winter Carnival was held February 10th to 20th it was actually 11 days long, and each day was filled with many events and fun was had by all who attended. The Elders and Veterans enjoyed the...
Letter to the Editor
Greetings to our friends at the CLA, On behalf of Team Iroquois 2011, it is my pleasure to announce our participation in the Canadian National Championships this summer. Our program will be...
Notice to the Community
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code. Julia Bova Foster, age 18, daughter of Karen Bova Foster...
Akwesasne Girl Scouts Give Back
On February 5th, The Akwesasne Girl Scouts attended public skating at the Salmon River Central Arena. Girl Scouts, leaders and parents donated hot...
Cuomo's chance to engage Iroquois
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has an ideal opportunity to create a new relationship with the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, one built on partnership, mutual respect and an affirmation of the unique status...
Quilts for Totas Project reaches goal of 70 quilts
Submitted by Lynn Roundpoint-Chaussi During the 2011 Akwesasne Winter Carnival a project was launched to obtain 70 lap size quilts for the residents of Iakhihsohtha and Tsiionkwanónhso:te, these...
Coast Guard continues to caution Great Lakes citizens, visitors of the dangers of weakening ice
CLEVELAND - The U.S. Coast Guard is cautioning those who choose to recreate on ice-covered waterways in the Great Lakes region that warmer weather expected this week and coming weekend may accelerate...
Indian Time/Akwesasne Winter Carnival Writing & Story Contest
The following stories were the winning entries for the 2011 Writing & Story Contest. In each age group winners were selected in two categories: Best...
ACS Mohawk Billiards
Submitted by Corrine Johnson The tournament winner was David Lazore 1st place $300, against Mel Herne 2nd place $200. 3rd place was Joe Herne $100,...
Weight Loss and Health Secrets with Jason Christoff
I started Physical Limits Fitness in 1994 so that means I’ve now operated Physical Limits for 17 years. I’ve also been operating The Revolution Weight Loss Clinic for 8 years. I started working...
How to Sleep Better
If you can’t avoid or eliminate noise from barking dogs, loud neighbors, city traffic, or other people in your household, try masking it with a fan, recordings of soothing sounds, or white noise....
Kakwitè:ne Wao'shèn:ni Ne Akohserà:ke
1. Kí:ken ne wahón:nise shiiohóntsiase, rokstén:ha ákte’kísre. Long ago when the earth was new, this elderly man he was roaming around again...
A'Kweks (Eagles) in Akwesasne
From the Department of Environment For the past weeks at least 2 different Bald Eagles have been seen on Kawehno:ke along the St. Lawrence River in...
Haudenosaunee Confederacy News
•• Spring is on its way. Some people saw some robins. I’ll look at that as positive news. We can only wait and see what the Creator has for us. •• The Haudenosaunee Documentation committee...
INDIAN MARRIAGE
The series continues on the family, children, raising children, and other traditional teachings about the family. This week Huron Miller tells us about Onkwehonwe marriage. Huron is a condoled chief f...