Articles from the May 17, 2012 edition
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A Response to Senator Jon Kyl
Senator Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) recently issued a statement after the passage of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, in which he argued that tribal governments (and I can only assume...
Police Blotter
Cornwall, ON- Mickey Delormier, 22 of Akwesasne was arrested on May 9th, 2012. She was bound by an Undertaking and a Probation Order with the condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour. It i...
Cecelia Sylvester NINETY-THREE BLESSED YEARS
Yes! Cecelia Sylvester celebrated her ninety-three years on May 12, 2012 with an outdoor BBQ at her home, East End of Cornwall Island, with family...
A (very disgusted) Elder Submission
Photo’s submitted by Peter Sunday who has been cleaning up garbage in the ditches near his home. There are ten bags of garbage, which are not just b...
Reader Submission
This photo was sent in by Cactus Cook. She took this photo Sunday, May 6th when she took her nieces & nephew fishing at the Sugarbush bridge. Cactus...
News from our Neighbors
“Empire: Men of Steel” airing this Sunday National Geographic will be airing a new film about ironworkers called “Empire: Men of Steel” this weekend. It airs on the National Geographic channel...
Mayor Kilger Against Tolls Between Cornwall and Akwesasne
CORNWALL ONTARIO CANADA MEDIA RELEASE For release on May 11, 2012 Mayor Bob Kilger will be asking the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) to reconsider its decision to collect tolls on the...
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE RESPONDS TO SEAWAY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE CORPORATION’S DECISION TO RELOCATE TOLLBOOTH PLAZA
For immediate release: 11, Onerahtohko:wa/ May 2012 For more information: Mohawk Government Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Tel: (613) 575-2348 ext. 2211 AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Mohawk Council o...
Money is Still Needed for Kateri Tekakwitha Conference
Many are wondering why the Kateri Conference Planning Committee is still fundraising, and there are many reasons why money is still needed. The main outstanding expense is for the date July 21. Progra...
Mohawk Tribal Member Receives Academic Achievement Award
Akwesasne Territory — Ron LaFrance III received the gold medal for the Pharmacology Knowledge Test on April 27, 2012. This award is presented by t...
Senator Who Sought Indian Tobacco-Tax Gets 7 Years on Corruption Charges
A former state senator who relentlessly attacked the Seneca Nation of Indians and other indigenous communities for selling tax-free cigarettes on Indian reservations has been sentenced to seven years...
U.S. Program For Handling Dead Eagles Benefits Natives
In the US, eagles are a federally protected species; in fact, you cannot remove feathers you find on a dead one without proper permits. With the Bald...
Salmon River Announces Upcoming Concerts
Salmon River Central School District Superintendent Jane Collins is proud to announce the dates of the upcoming chorus and band performances, May...
Iron Workers Festival Coming Soon: Get Your Artwork Submitted for Contest
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is proud to present the 10th Annual Ironworkers Festival July 20 – 21, 2012. With an opening ceremony including the u...
Tetewatska:hon Green Food Bag Program
The Tetewatska:hon Green Food Bag Program offers bags or boxes of fresh produce once a month for just $10. This month it included romaine lettuce,...
Rabahbót The Bullhead
1. Tóhka niiohserá:ke tsi náhe Several years ago 2. Sha’té:kon nikón:ti rabahbót wahentsiahní:non ki rake’níha. My father bought 8 bullheads 3. Atsiá:...
WAR BELT
It is provided thus: There shall be one War Chief from each nation, and their duties shall be to carry messages for their Chiefs, and to take up arms...
Haudenosaunee Confederacy News
• Correction to Stanley Buck’s obituary: The small condolence for condoled Chief Stanley Buck took place in 6 Nations and in Onondaga (Syracuse). • The Mohawk Nation Council will be host to a Mohaw...
Native Students Use Wolf-Fire Scholarship to Improve Community
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When he was eight years old, Beynan Ransom protested with his parents at a General Motors plant that discharged waste into the St. Lawrence River near the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian...
Strange Technology Ideas
With 24 / 7 access to information about absolutely anything imaginable or not imagined, it’s no wonder that we are living in an era full of ideas and inventions that are amazing, strange, and even o...
The Totas and the President
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 found three former Headstart Totas and President Obama in Albany on the same day. The President didn’t have any trouble f...
With Mommy Again
As spring approached so did the deadline for Little Brother’s school days. He had been going to daycare while I’ve worked but now I’m finished. He’s been improving his speech with the help of a dedic...
Its a Boy!
Name: Gaheyaodo Doxtador-Swamp Born: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 Weight: 5 pounds, 9 ounces Parents: Cheyanne Doxtador and Skahendowaneh Swamp...
What Cell Phone To Buy?
When we go shopping we look for the best product within our budgets. The world of cell phones is no different and in some cases it is believed cell phones/smart phones are out pricing themselves. It i...
