Articles from the April 7, 2011 edition
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Small earthquake shakes Snye area
If you live in the Tsi Snaihne (Snye) or State Road areas of Akwesasne and heard a loud bang Saturday night you weren’t imagining things. According to Natural Resources Canada, a 2.2. magnitude e...
Kanien’keha Alive and Well in Tsi Snaihne
The Sixth Annual Community Mohawk Language Show took place at the Tsi Snaihne School on Ennisko:wa/March 31st from starting at 6 pm and lasting until...
Not-Da-Loon-E offers affordable frills for little girls
Anyone in Akwesasne or visitors passing through who love to dress their daughters up with bright, pretty bows and frilly tutus will find a highly...
In Memory
ALICE GERMAINE COLE YOUNG Nov 18 1939-April 8 2001 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely...
Niawen
Theresa Martin and family would like to send a big thank you to everyone who visited, gave get-well cards, donations and purchased dinners. The Indian Taco sale went very well with selling out over...
Niawen
Niawen The Salmon River Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team , Shari and Tisha would like to thank everyone who helped make their Zumbathon a HUGE success! $4000.00 was raised! Bernie Brown from Wheels of...
Letter to the editor
April 1, 2011 Sekon Akwesasronon, I am asking that you take the time to read my article and give it some thought and consideration and not to be too judgmental about what I am about to share my...
Letter to the editor
Letter to Parents, Report Card Day was held at Tsi Snaihne School on Tuesday, March 29th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reporting student growth and progress...
Quebec to honor point of sale gas tax exemption for Natives on reserve
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it has received information from Quebec that indicates that the province will implement a new system to allow Native people...
Today’s Letters: OO
Students at St. Regis Mohawk School had fun with learning Tuesday when they studied words that contain two letter O’s side-by-side. The students m...
AMS 2nd Term Honor Roll
The following students at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School were recognized Wednesday for achieving grades high enough for a spot on the school’s 2nd t...
Students hold bake sale to assist Japan earthquake victims
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School 3rd grader Ella Bero had the idea of helping out the people of Japan as they recover from the devastating earthquake and...
Rakit City Dance Recital
The Rakit City Dance Company hosted their 4th annual end-of-season dance show this weekend. The event was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School in...
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
You’re drained, tapped out, have little energy to give others. We’ve all been there. Usually, after a little break we revive and step back up to the plate. What happens, however, when these fee...
Health
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and the focus is on underage drinking. Alcohol is the drug most frequently used by high school seniors and its use is increasing. Boys usually try alcohol...
The People of the Longhouse
9: An important deputation of Sachems visited England for the purpose of presenting to Queen Anne in person the views of the Five Nations, on questions regarding the international relations...
Haudenosaunee Confederacy News
•• The Haudenosaunee Confederacy will be having a “big” Condolence on April 30, 2011 at the Tonawanda Seneca Longhouse. In January the Seneca Nation lost one of their condoled leaders after a lengthy...
Tsi Nahò:ten Konwatiiá’tshon ne Okwire’shón:’a Parts of a tree
1. Ona’watsísta Bark 2. Ohsòn:kare Board/Wood/Lumber 3. O’nháta Branch 4. Iohnható:ton Branches 5. Ohská:wa Brushy area 6. Ohshé:wa Bud 7. Ohskwè:ia Bud of a tree 8. O’nèn:ra Crown of a tree 9. Ohá:ta...
Blast from the Past
These people were identified-Ron Thomas, Florence Thomas, Frankie Benedict, Louise Benedict, Alma Ransom, Bessie Mitchell, can you identify more?...
Twin Day!
Students at St. Regis Mohawk School showed their school spirit Tuesday by taking part in Spirit Week’s Twin Day. Every day this week students are s...
Jimmy Pierce named Old Spice Player of the Year (Football 2010)
Jimmy Pierce is awarded for his excellence on and off the field. As an Old Spice Player of the year, his feats on the gridiron will forever echo in...
Salmon River Boys Lax Team Overpower The Massena Red Raiders
Last Thursday night the Massena Red Raider boys played host to the Salmon River Shamrocks under the lights. Both teams had opened their NAC 2011...
Massena Lady Red Raiders Open up 2011 Season With a Victory
On Thursday March 31st, the Massena Lady Red Raiders lacrosse team opened up their NAC season with a victory over the Canton Lady Bears with a score...
4th Annual Richard McLean Basketball Tournament
The 4th Annual Richard McLean Basketball Tournament was held at Salmon River Central School on Friday April 1 through Sunday April 3, 2011. A total...
MIR excited for season start in six weeks
Just six weeks remain before the drop of the first green flag of the season at Mohawk International Raceway, and with the schedule released, many exciting events are lined up, including the return of...