Articles from the March 27, 2008 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 28
Owners charged in dog attack
Two dogs attacked and killed a tied-up dog last weekend and police have charged the owners. According to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, a call was made to police on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from a...
Two arrested in morning drug raids
Early Wednesday morning St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police conducted pre-dawn raids at two residences on the territory. Arrested were two individuals from Akwesasne: Tara Cree, of Snye Road, and Nathan...
Drug trafficking ring dismantled
The RCMP confirmed Wednesday morning, March 26, that more than 300 police officers took part in a large-scale operation aimed at dismantling a criminal organization specializing in drug trafficking...
Natives plan rallies against tobacco tax enforcement
On April 2, 2008 the Seneca Nation and other Natives from around the State will gather at Niagara Square in Buffalo, NY to rally in protest against tax collection on reservations. New York State has...
By 
Akwesasne names “Incredible Kids”
What’s so absolutely incredible? Kids, they’re absolutely incredible. Once again the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment sponsored the n...
Samuel Gilbert Jacobs
Born April 28, 1939, left Mother Earth on Sunday, March 23, 2008. Sam spent three years with the US Army in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, receiving a commendation for bringing his company back to safety when...
Niawen Kowa
Niawen Kowa Mike has come a long way and is now doing a lot better. We are on a good schedule, everything is falling into place. We are now taking this time to thank everyone who even thought of...
Native Internship Program
AKWESASNE – The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Enterprises are proud to announce that they will be hosting the “Native Internship Program” for a second year. They are looking for fifteen colle...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Re: April 5, 2008 St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Referendum to ‘amend the ‘94 Tribal Council Procedures Act by changing from a 3 Chief to a 6 Chief system’. This letter is to all Akwesas...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, The situation with international border crossings creates pressure for individuals to identify with countries A or B. The acceptable solution of course is self-identification, as...
Paul Diabo Case Affects Us All
Eighty years ago the Haudenosaunee, and particularly the Mohawks, were confronted with a serious threat to our ability to secure a living by practicing the skill of ironworking in the US. The US...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2007-2008 #318
Whereas, the Mohawks of Akwesasne have the existing and inherent right of self determination, which includes the inherent Jurisdiction over their lands, peoples and territory; and, Whereas, the...
Scavenger hunt sends teams scurrying
A Mrs. Beasley doll, a 1908 coin, a Canadian $2 bill. Where would you find such items? Thirty teams of at least two people had to ask themselves that...
1949 Bombay High School Indian Students
23 Bombay High School Indian Students Mr. Thomas Cavanaugh, Principal Thank you to Mr. Dale White for sharing this photo with our...
Tales From the Station
One of the problems encountered in the fire service is stuck valves. Most of the time it’s caused by not using the valves for long periods of time. Myself, I was running an engine one time when a...
Book: City of Bones
This book is a fantasy that is so well written that it could be real. I love this author; Cassandra Clare, who is one to watch out for. This book is a page turner and very exciting read. Clary Fray...
Little footprints…
When Baby T was a newborn I used paint and did little footprints in paint. Then again when he was a year. It was such a big difference, birth to a year. Baby T has also come home with foot print...
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...
Student Awards
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School students were recognized for academic achievements recently for the month of February. Members of the Cornwall Colts hockey...
Mohawk lacrosse players honored by Ontario Hall of Fame
Three Mohawks –two from Akwesasne – were honored with an induction into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame last fall. Robert Cree and Joseph Teh...
Seaway Valley Rapids Peewee A wins in Niagara N.Y.
The St. Pierre Fuels Major Peewee A Rapids left the mighty Seaway Valley during the big storm of March 7th to 9th and traveled to Niagara Falls N.Y....
The End of One Era and the Beginning of Another at Frogtown Awards Banquet
The last deed for Frogtown International Speedway officials took place on Saturday night March 15th, when five track champions and other racers were honored for the final time under the Frogtown...
Akwesasne wrestler places 4th in NY State
Rochester—Capping off a terrific High school wrestling career, Massena Senior Thomas Rahontsiiostha Barreiro wrestled the best in the state and p...
North Franklin 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Team Finishes Perfect Season
The North Franklin 5th & 6th grade girls basketball team finished a spectacular season on Saturday, March 15, winning their own tournament by...
SR Student Athletes of the Month announced
The January and February winners for the Student Athletes of the Month have been selected for Salmon River Central School. The sponsors of these...
