Articles from the March 11, 2010 edition
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Tribal members discuss alcohol regulations
Semi-Dry Nation? Alcohol sales only for on-premises consumption? No new bars? All of these were ideas suggested and considered by community members and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal (SRMT) Council when...
Luck of the draw decides outcome of MCA by-election
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a by-election Saturday for four Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) district chiefs. When two of the candidates, Wesley...
Mohawk officers attend 2010 Winter Olympics
As the excitement of the 2010 Winter Olympics begins to settle down the memories of the historic event continue to live in the minds of those who...
New team in pro hockey league announced: Akwesasne Warriors
Thursday at the A`nowara`ko:wa Arena in Akwesasne, the Akwesasne Warriors officially launched their franchise with the official signing of league...
March 11, 2010 In Loving Memory of My Dear Uncle Dwayne
It’s been five years you’ve been gone you’ve been missed all along, things just aren’t the same without you mostly everyday I think about you. Th...
Nia:wen
Nia:wen I would like to thank everyone who came out for the Saturday breakfast and for my family who donated the various food items. Thank you to Uncle Mike, my rakeni-John, Auntie Leona, and my...
APPRECIATION FROM KANATAKON SCHOOL
APPRECIATION FROM KANATAKON SCHOOL Kanatakon School operated the concession stand at the St. Regis Recreation on Friday, Feb. 12 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This Trivia event was part of the 2010...
Thank You
We would like to congratulate the 2010 Winter Carnival Committee, community programs and volunteers on a great job they did in putting together such fantastic activities for families of Akwesasne....
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to submit this letter for consideration for this week’s issue. My concern is with the absentee ballot system and its effect on the outcome in the last referendum. O...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Reaching Out ... The Native American Indian program is reaching out to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne for donations of items that can help meet their religious needs by...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Hello, the Salmon River Health Club is pleased to announce the return of the National Save a Life Tour campaign. In addition, we invite your newspaper to attend this event to sha...
Akwesasne Cultural Center upholds traditions with basket making classes
Basket making is a long time tradition in Haudenosaunee culture and the Akwesasne Cultural Center upholds that tradition by holding basket-making...
Thirteen people arrested for possession of contraband tobacco
Between January 25th, 2010 and March 3rd, 2010, the Cornwall RCMP Detachment working with law enforcement partners from the Canada Border Services...
Author Ashley Wolff to visit St. Regis Mohawk School
St. Regis Mohawk School to Host Children’s Book Author/Illustrator Ashley Wolff. Nationally acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator Ashley Wolff is coming to Akwesasne on March 18, 2010 to...
Girls Night Out!
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment is a group of programs working across “borders” to combine their resources and provide better ser...
Seaway plans to begin icebreaking
Beginning March 17, 2010, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s tug ROBINSON BAY will begin ice-clearing activities in the vicinity of the Eisenhower and Snell Locks in preparation f...
Protecting the future of Akwesasne’s wildlife
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) Environment Division is pursing a 3 year Tribal Wildlife Grant (TWG) that will “provide a means for the tribe to r...
We Love Visitors!
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to l...
March is National Poison Prevention Month: 1-800-222-1222
EPA Pesticides: Health and Safety www.epa.gov/health/poisonprevention.htm Every 13 seconds the poison control center receives a call that someone is...
EARTH HOUR 2010 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
We are of our Mother, the Earth. Everything we need to sustain us, She provides. And as She provides nourishment to all life that dwells upon the...
Wine lovers unite at tasting event
A six-course meal and several different wine varieties were the rewards enjoyed by several dozen people who attended a wine-tasting event hosted by...
Kindergarten students celebrate Barbie’s 51st birthday
Students in Mrs. Thompson’s and Mrs. Bradley’s kindergarten classes at the St. Regis Mohawk School were excited at the opportunity Tuesday to cel...
The American Legion
Submitted by Joanne N. Reyome, Membership Chairperson The Andrew W. Cook/Saint Regis Mohawk Post 1479 has been in the Akwesasne community since 1947. Since there is a new generation living now it is...
“Weight Loss and Health Secrets with Jason Christoff”
What is your knee jerk reaction to sun block? Today many citizens are unaware of the mass benefits unprocessed sunlight can provide. A history of sunlight and its’ beneficial properties have been t...
Am I in a Healthy Relationship? Part #3
Submitted by Wholistic Health & Wellness Program WHY ARE SOME RELATIONSHIPS SO DIFFICULT? Ever heard about how it’s hard for someone to love you when you don’t love yourself? It’s a big relationship r...