Articles from the May 5, 2011 edition
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Tribal Election Board Announces Unofficial Referendum Results
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held a referendum on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in the lobby of the Community Tribal Building to consider the expansion of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The voters...
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Race Against Drugs 2011
The 2011 Race Against Drugs kicked off three days of activities with the community night last Wednesday. This event was open to the entire community...
SRCS Announces 2011 Class Leaders Akwesasne student named Salutatorian
Salmon River Secondary School Principal, Angela Robert, is pleased to announce the top scholars of the Salmon River Central’s Class of 2011. Derek D...
Big Bike is back in Akwesasne
The Big Bike for Heart and Stroke Foundation made a return trip to the village of Kana:takon last Thursday as 90 participants joined the cause. $3,393...
Boater Advisory For North Channel Construction Workzone
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that construction has begun on the new low-level Three Nations Bridge connecting Kawehno:ke (Cornwall I...
Peter Aroniawenrate Blue Cloud Williams
16-2011 Peter Aroniawenrate Blue Cloud Williams passed away quietly on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Quebec...
John P. Terrance
Massena- Mr. John P. Terrance, age 63, of 48 Willow Street, passed away Friday morning, April 29, 2011, at Fletcher Allen Medical Center, Burlington,...
In Memory
Douglas (Bucky) Thompson Jr. I wish I could see you one more time Come walking through my door But, I know that is impossible I will hear your voice...
Niawen
On behalf of Skkylar Thomas, thank you for your generous donation that helped him get to the peewee U-12 national championships in San Jose, California. Our team made it to the quarterfinals. We start...
Niawen
I would like to thank everyone who helped with my birthday party on April 15th, and the family and friends that came. Thank you all so much. Donna Hopps...
Tribal Caucus to be Held on Saturday, May 7, 2011
AKWESASNE TERRITORY – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board will be holding a caucus on Saturday, May 7, 2011 in the Tribal Community Building at 10:00 am. The purpose of the caucus will be t...
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, She:kon. I am writing after learning of the demise of Osama Bin Laden on the news. There is an Akwesasne connection, as usual. On 9/11/2001, I sat in front of a television and watched...
Salmon River Central Elementary School
Principal’s List Grade 4 Madison Collette Cameron Jock Gina Seward Honor Roll Grade 4 Shaylin Herne Morgan Phelix Seanna Jacobs Brandon Adams Dillon St.Ann-Spinner Gregory Burdash Natasha Mitchell C...
AMS Holds Public Speaking Contest
On April 15th, students from Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School took part in the annual “Kaweni:io’s iakwata:ti’ We Speak Good Words” public speaking contest...
AFS students learn about sustainable living
“We are teaching our students about sustainable living,” said Elizabeth Perkins, 8th Grade teacher at the Akwesasne Freedom School. “This is something...
Health
There are some signs you might be able to see. If someone is high on marijuana, he or she might: • seem dizzy and have trouble walking; • seem silly and giggly for no reason; • have very red, blood...
Are lawn fertilizers and pesticides harmful to my children and pets?
Question: Are lawn fertilizers and pesticides harmful to my children and pets? The safety of lawn chemicals found in fertilizers and pesticides is a subject that inspires passionate debate among propo...
Public Notice of Violations
On April 02, 2011 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) Compliance Department Inspectors initiated a controlled buy of alcoholic beverages from SRMT licensed businesses. The controlled buy program is a...
Learn about Spring Wildflowers at the OPG St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre
Plan to visit the OPG St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre on Saturday, May 7 for a family-oriented workshop about spring wildflowers. Before the leaves come out on the trees, many beautiful...
Kakwitè:ne Nikahá:wi Spring Time
1. Ensathón:te’ne kontirén:note otsi’ten’okón:’a You will hear birds 2. Ó:nen ensehshé:ken ne otsi’nahkontahkwá:ne tánon tsiktsinón:nawen. Now you wil...
Cultural Corner
In last week’s issue of Indian Time the culture page had an article on the “Warrior Chiefs.” According to the traditional teachings and historical research and knowledge, when the Peacemaker and A...
Akwesasne Roadside Clean Up Day
Niawenkó:wa Akwesasró:non! Everyone give yourselves a pat on the back. Sonkwaiatí:son (Our Creator) is smiling on us, seeing his children picking up...
Bridging the generation gap
Curtis Terrance was inspired to try his hand at making splint basketry model airplanes by his son Thomas. Curtis is a work basket maker and his wife...
Mohawk Tribe Develops Wildlife Management Plan
Akwesasne Territory - Nolan Jacobs has joined the Tribe’s Environment Division as a Wildlife Technician Intern. He will assist the division to develop the Tribe’s Wildlife Management Plan. The U.S...
Akwesasne Eagle Watch announces winners of poster contest
The grand prize winner of the Akwesasne Eagle Watch Design A Sign Contest is Aspen Oakes. Oakes’ sign will appear on billboards around the A...
