Articles from the April 24, 2008 edition
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Salmon River Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced
Members of the Salmon River Sports Hall of Fame Committee unveiled the list of 2008 inductees. The induction ceremony will take place at Salmon River on June 7th. Individual athletes to be inducted ar...
Meet the Candidates event brings just one hopeful
With the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s annual election just over two months away, potential candidates are free to begin campaigning. However, just one wom...
Tribe new owners of First Americans IGA
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe became the new owners of a grocery store Monday. First Americans IGA and the 609 acres surrounding it were sold from Sue...
Sticks Sports Bar and Restaurant opens at casino
Akwesasne residents were treated to an early peak at the new Sticks Sports Bar and Restaurant this weekend. The new eatery at the Akwesasne Mohawk...
Jessie C. Diebow
Akwesasne-Jessie Cynthia Diebow 91, of Ahnawate, Akwesasne died peacefully early in the morning Wednesday February 20th. She took repose easily with h...
Thank You
Chief Louis Lazore Sr. and his family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the Community of Akwesasne for all the support you have shown us during this difficult time. We would like to say...
Thank You
The family of the late John Sawatis Benedict extends their deepest appreciation for every act of kindness given during this very difficult time. To family and friends who may have shared a smile, a t...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, A recent topic of conversation in Akwesasne business circles has been the issue of outside investment in the community. The specific area of investment was with privately-owned b...
To The People of Akwesasne
April 5, 2008 To The People of Akwesasne: We hope this letter finds you and your families in good health and spirit. We also hope that you are enjoying the Creator’s many gifts during this season, w...
Donation to Akwesasne Fire Station
This past weekend was full of thick grayish smoldering smoke. Firebugs were out in full force. The marsh by the beach on St. Regis Island and then...
Five suspects arrested for marijuana smuggling at Canadian Border
Dundee, Quebec - On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, a police operation conducted by the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment – Valleyfield Office and the Valleyfield Integrated Border Enforcement T...
Public Notice
Public Notice: On March 14, 2008, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Compliance Department issued a NOTICE of VIOLATION and a NOTICE of SUSPENSION to Jason A. Cree d/b/a All Inn Lounge and Catering. The l...
Tribe announces caucus and election dates
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will hold its annual caucus on May 3, 2008 at the community building at 10 a.m. Nominations will be taken for one tribal chief positions, one tribal sub-chief position, and...
Akwesasne Contractors hold sixth meeting
(Akwesasne) April 18, 2008 –The Akwesasne Contractors Organization united for the purpose of employment held their sixth organizational meeting at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (...
AMS students rewarded by Scholastic
During March and April, students in Mrs. Lalonde’s grade six class at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School participated in a reading incentive program sponsored by Scholastic Book Club. If a class read 1...
IPP kids become stars of art show
Children who participate in the Intensive Parenting Program’s youth activities have been working diligently since last fall creating unique and p...
Tri-District Elders receive Kahnawake visitors
The Akwesasne Tri-District Elders greeted 43 elders from Kahnawake on Monday, April 21, 2008. Margie Thompson did a greeting and short history on the...
Kids celebrate Earth Day with community service
In honor of Earth Day, April 22, students from Kana:takon School helped to clean Mother Earth and assist a local non-profit agency at the same time....
AMS student wins 2nd place in fire prevention poster contest
The National Fire Protection/ Prevention Poster Contest saw an Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School student win Second Place. Dayna Green, a grade 6 student a...
56 Auto Drive In readies for “Grand Reopening”
The staff at the 56 Auto Drive In Theater located 2 miles south of Massena have been busy readying for the 2008 season. This year marks 53 years of continuous operation and it is the last operating...
Diabetes event brings resources from across Canada
Cornwall’s Live Smart Diabetes Expo was held Saturday at the Cornwall Civic Complex, bringing a vast variety of diabetes resources to the Cornwall a...
Funky Hair Contest
Students at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School went above and beyond their call of school spirit duty for the school’s Funky Hair Contest. Friday was a g...
Oh Nahò:ten Tsi Iekhonniá:tha Kà:ien
1. Tekaiehstáhkhwa Blender 2. Iakenhni’tahsetà:tha Calendar 3. Anitskwà:ra Chair 4. Karahkwaka’eniòn:tha Clock 5. Ohso’kwákeri iehnekonnià:tha Coffee pot 6. É:neken tsi karontò:tshe...
Clans
Continued from last week Forward by Nadine Jennings-Reprinted from Legends of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens The Great Peace An Iroquoian nation was...
Families kick-off Racing Against Drugs
Akwesasne community members proved Tuesday night why Akwesasne has the biggest Racing Against Drugs event in Canada. With community support and...
