Articles from the April 17, 2008 edition
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Tribal police arrest three for 2007 robbery of Kanienkehaka
On April 11, 2008, Akwesasne resident Richard M. Lazore was arrested in connection with the September 22, 2007, armed robbery, which occurred at Kanienkehaka Fuels on the St. Regis Mohawk Indian Reser...
Pre-trial begins for double murder suspects
Two men charged with the first-degree murders of Jade Benedict and Peter Benedict sat in a Cornwall courtroom this week where their pre-trial is underway. The Benedict men were shot and killed on...
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Students take field trip to Sugar Shack
On Monday, April 14, children from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Early Childhood Development Program were treated to a field trip to the Sugar Shack l...
Teen runaway found safe and sound
On Friday morning, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service sought assistance from the community in locating a missing teen who they believed to be a runaway. The 15-year-old girl was reported missing...
The sound of Collective Soul comes live to Akwesasne
The rock band Collective Soul stopped in Akwesasne last Wednesday with their massive tour bus that has already traveled around the United States....
Michael R. Benedict
Mr. Michael R. “Mike” Benedict, age 78, of 1394 State Route 37, Akwesasne, passed away peacefully Sunday (April 13, 2008) with his family at his bed...
In Memory of John White
When your hero falls from grace All fairy tales are uncovered Myths exposed and pain magnified The greatest pain is discovered You taught me to be...
In Memory “RPL”
Always missed and in our hearts forever! Beatrice Loran Tom, Christine, Andrew, Michael & Nicole Kelly, Martin, kids and grandkids Chris & family,...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, Recently, the publicity of contraband seizures has been seen in increasing volumes in regional news outlets, particularly from media releases from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police...
OPEN LETTER TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS
I am writing this letter to inform the community members of a situation that has happened concerning a non-Member. I hope that this community and Council can address this issue properly. First I...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor: I am probably the only one that is sad to see all of our snow melted away. The winter months have kept our mother earth protected under a soft white blanket. Although, this year it was de...
Satsisowah Conference: An Affirmation of the Life of John Mohawk
There is a saying that we never quite appreciate what we have until it is gone. That is as true of our friends and relatives as it is of our m...
Police Blotter
Motor Vehicle Collision On Saturday April 12th, 2008 at 9:51 am, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to a call of a two vehicle collision on Island Road East, near Ecko Hawk Properties. One...
Two 59-year-olds accused of growing marijuana
Members of the Cornwall Community Police Service’s Street Crime Unit executed a drug search warrant and dismantled two rooms set up as a grow operation for marijuana shortly before 1 p.m. on the Apr...
Bow and Arrow opens for business
Named after its owner Bow White and his brother Arrow White, the Bow and Arrow shop on Route 37 opened for business earlier this month. The store...
Butts are gross!
Community Health Nurses Susan Brown Charboneau and Candi Thomas visited students at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School last week to promote the Live...
Hard-working students rewarded with pizza party
A luncheon was held at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School for the Second Term Top Students in Math, Computer Studies, Mohawk Language, Art, and Mus...
Salmon River Central Elementary Honor Roll
K. Alexander & M. Post-Grade 4 Principal’s List Boardway, Cheyenne Reardon, Adriana Smith, Zachary K. Alexander & M. Post-Grade 4 Honor Roll Brooks, Brittany Cree, Lexi Ghostlaw, Kera Humiston, I...
Akwesasne’s Dale George-Conners chosen to attend U.S. Presidential Inauguration
Akwesasne’s Dale George-Conners, age 14, was recently chosen to attend the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference (PYIC), based on her academic a...
St. Lawrence River – Iroquois Dam gates to be lowered
[Cornwall, Ontario]: In accordance with the operating regulations of the International St. Lawrence River Board of Control, Ontario Power Generation’s Ottawa/St. Lawrence Plant Group has been asked t...
Art in progress
Father and son John and Dave Fadden are in the midst of painting a mural at the Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elder in Tsi Snaihne (Snye). Ray and...
Protect your home against Burglars
If you are going to be leaving for a short vacation or even the afternoon from your residence, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have a few tips for you to safe guard your home against burglars:...
Head Start students and infants featured in art show
In Celebration of the Week of the Young Child, April 14 – 18, the Early Childhood Development Program is hosting an Art Show at the St. Lawrence C...
St. Regis Mohawk School’s second-graders show support for soldiers in Iraq
On April 10, 2008, Shelby Bero invited Kayla Thompson and Kim Loran to watch as her students as well as 3 other second grade classes packed up six...
AMBE Skahwatsí:ra Ensures Language Survival by Endorsing Partnerships with Other Kanien’kéha Programs & Communities
By Kaweienón:ni (Margaret) Peters AMBE Kanien’kéha Curriculum Specialist For several years, the Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk Board of Education Kani...
