Articles from the July 31, 2008 edition
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Eight nominations made for sub-chief
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held nominations Saturday morning for a special election of a sub-chief. The caucus was held at the tribal community building and a total of eight nominations were made for...
Athletes heading to BC for NAIG
Several teams from Akwesasne are western bound this weekend to represent the Mohawk Nation at the North American Indigenous Games. Dozens of athletes...
Akwesasne drug smuggler gets 5 ½ years in federal prison
An Akwesasne man jailed for his role in smuggling marijuana across the U.S. – Canada border was sentenced last week to 63 months in federal prison. Sam “Pud” Garrow, 34 pleaded guilty in two separ...
Salmon River Class of 1968 reunites after 40 years
On Friday July 26th, an enjoyable occasion took place by many students of the Salmon River Central 1968 class as they shared a wonderful meal provided...
In Loving Memory Donald H. Bero
Kanatsiohare May 11, 1993 – August 2, 2007 DAD There is one man Who’s more important to me, Than any other will ever be. He has a quiet strength Tha...
Niawen
The family of Lillian Herne expresses appreciation and gratitude to all who extended condolences, donated food, flowers and gave monetary gifts to the St. Regis Church, Hospice and the St. Regis...
Niawen
The family of James Bunky Edwards would really like to express their special thanks to Rickey, Marion, Dave, Rebecca and so many others. Dave helped Mom so much in getting the arrangements done d...
Niawen
Niawen to Dave Mainville of Brass Horse pizza shop for the delicious pizza and wings. We sure enjoyed your delicious treat. Thanks! The Timekeepers. Thank you to Alan ‘Bucky’ Smith for the fresh pic...
Letter to the Editor
July 29, 2008 A great big niawen kowa to who and what I have dubbed the 300 Club. Over three hundred Onkwehonwe people of Akwesasne came out and supported the community spokespersons fight for basic...
Niawen
Kanenhi:io Ionkwaienthon:Hakie (We Are Planting Good Seeds) would like to say nia:wen to the group of St. Lawrence students who came with Brenda...
Students Honored for Academics at SUNY Canton
CANTON-Several area residents were among those students at SUNY Canton recently recognized for outstanding academic performance during the Spring 2008 semester. To receive President’s List honors, f...
Marihuana and loaded firearms seized by the RCMP
Valleyfield, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 – Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers from the St. Lawrence Valley Detachment – Valleyfield Office, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, seized marihuana, $...
Re-creation of the Indian Lacrosse Championship Flag
Submitted by Hannah C. Lazare, Head Researcher and Writer 2008 Tewaarathon Lacrosse Book, Ronathahon:ni Cultural Center Lenora David, local talented...
Notice to the Community
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership and/or Residency Permits. Charles Seymour, age 22, son of the late Shirley Seymour, Akwesasne and...
Akwesasne Garden Party meets for annual bash
A group of ladies who share a common love of gardening make up the Akwesasne Garden Club. This past Sunday, the club held their annual garden party ...
Fire department receives grant for two new trucks
A decades-old fire engine has been decommissioned and is now parked behind the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department. The long-overdue...
Items for sale fraud alert
Cornwall, Ont. - The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to make the public aware of potential frauds and scams involving persons advertising items for sale. Items can be advertised for sale...
Local student wins National Student Artist Competition Katsitsiaroroks Mitchell Takes First-Place Prize
Eighth-grade Mohawk student Katsitsiaroroks Mitchell won first-place honors in the 2008 national Native American Student Artist Competition, an...
Closure of St. Lawrence Seaway not needed to fight invasive species, new study says
WASHINGTON - Closing the St. Lawrence Seaway to ocean-going vessels is not the answer to ending the further introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into the Great Lakes, said a study by the Nat...
Adams Marina hosts Adams Family Reunion
On Saturday, July 26 the Adams Family held a reunion at Adam’s Marina in Snye. Approximately 200 people attended throughout the day and night r...
Kentsionshón:’a Owennashón:’a Words related to fish
1. Oh nikentsiò:ten? What type of fish? 2. Tsikáhkwara Bass, Rock 3. Tsiskawí:ia’k Bass, Small Mouth (Black Bass) 4. Rabahbót Bullhead 5. Onawa’tstokón:ha Bullhead 6. Skentstén:ri Carp 7. Kiawerón:...
MOHAWK MARRIAGE
Continued from last week The selected speaker now begins the speech of marriage before the young couple and their mothers. The speaker now addresses...
Sweetgrass for the Generations Yet Born
The smell of sweetgrass always brought a smile to my grandmother’s face. It also triggered in her mind many narratives. As a child, I sat at the k...
Tales From the Station
Some of the calls we get from time to time are to help our fellow responders at emergency calls. Of these a lot come from the ambulance service to help transfer patients. I have gone on a number of...
