Articles from the June 30, 2010 edition
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Jackson-Laughing denies forging new document
New charges were brought against Jennifer Jackson-Laughing and her husband, Frank Laughing regarding a second document police say was forged. Laughing-Jackson and Laughing were initially arrested in M...
Tribe swearing in new chiefs
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will welcome two new faces to Tribal Council this week as Chief-elect Randy Hart and Sub-Chief-elect Shelley Jacobs will officially be sworn into their 3-year terms on...
Birds of prey help Eagle Watch spread anti-drug message
The Akwesasne Eagle Watch anti-drug/anti-oxy group recruited some help from real birds last week to help them spread the message that drugs,...
Brass Horse event raises money for Hospice
A food presentation and entertainment by a Johnny Cash tribute band at the Brass Horse Banquet Hall helped to raise money for Akwesasne’s Hospice v...
Vincent Allan Cook
Vincent Allan Cook known to many as George passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 27th at the Champlain Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. He was...
In Memory of Richard and Tracy Adams
In Memory of Richard and Tracy Adams From their loving family Cause there’s holes in the floor of Heaven, And they’re tears are pouring down. Tha...
Niawenhko:wa.
The Family of the Late Cecilia Sunday wishes to express our sincere appreciation for those many acts of kindness, words of comfort, donations of money/food and for stopping by during our recent loss...
NIAWEN!
NIAWEN! A Heartfelt Thank you goes out to my children, family, friends, home care and PSW workers for all your care, prayers, get well cards, gifts and visits during my breast cancer ordeal. Surgery...
Nia wen
Nia wen Hilary Jacobs and her family wish to thank all those who purchased square to help with expenses during her stay in ICU in Burlington, Vermont. A thank you to those who sent get well wishes,...
Niawen:kowa From Troy & Stacy Skidders
Niawen:kowa From Troy & Stacy Skidders Thank you to everyone for sharing our special day. A special thanks to our wedding party. You all made our day...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor: It has been brought to my attention by several faculty members of Salmon River Central School that the Elementary Library is being down sized to meet the self-serving need of an...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Long before this was named United States, long before this was New York State, and long before some lost explorer named Columbus stumbled upon our shores, the native people of...
Tobacco Era at an End
The era of big time tobacco sales is coming to an end. There are simply too many forces now aligned against the Iroquois to win this fight. With the recent setbacks in the US courts, the resolve of...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino hires new IT director
Submitted by the AMC The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is pleased to announce that Marvin Phillips has been hired as the new Director of Information Technol...
Police encourage community members to secure homes
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to remind the community to always be vigilant in safeguarding their property. Recently there have been several residential Break and Enters in all 3...
Eels
Elizabeth Nanticoke, Dept. of the Environment The declining population of the American Eel is cause for great concern for Akwesasro:non....
St. Lawrence River Remedial Action Plan
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING IN MASSENA ABOUT WATER QUALITY CLEAN UP SCHEDULED FOR JULY 8 A Public Information Meeting on water pollution concerns within the Massena area will be held Thursday, July 8,...
You are invited to apply for Native Earth: Northeast Regional Native Youth Environment Camp
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) will again host a ten day summer camp for indigenous youth of the northeast region, August 10-20,2010. The pro...
What is your body trying to tell you?
In today’s go-go-go world, your body is often last on the long list of things you tend to, its signals drowned out by the cacophony of goals, deadlines, and chores. “Our symptoms are our bod...
Spicy Summer Black Bean Salad
6 cups cooked black beans 4 cups chopped tomatoes 3 ears raw corn, cut off the cob * 3 spicy peppers such as jalapeno or banana peppers, diced * 1...
Mohawk Lesson
Énska iawén:re nihá:ti onkwehshón:’a ken’nithotiión:sa, tsiá:ta nihá:ti ratinekénhterons rotisken’rakéhte tánon kaié:ri nikón:ti tsionathonwí:sen...
Wampum Belts
The Five Nations became as brothers again. They worked together as one people. If anyone of these nations were attacked, the injury was felt by all...
Haudenosaunee Confederacy News
•• The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs held a meeting on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Presentation on OxyContin by Leona Swamp. Explained about the drug, prevalence in Akwesasne and req...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Headstart Program
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Headstart Program Not sure of year, but think of all the hugs these tota’s gave the students! Top row (left to right): Staff E...
Salmon River Central Elementary Honor Roll
Grade 4 Principal’s List Benedict,Colin Boardway, Sierra Kelly, Ben Martin, Lauren Grade 4 Honor Roll Bigness, Jared Cook, Jacob Garcia, Jose Martin, Tawny Terrance,Thomas Sunday, Kady Oakes, K...
