Articles from the August 11, 2011 edition
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MCA discussion meetings held in Snye
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne began advertising for a series of discussion meetings to be held in the Tsi Snaihne District in the coming weeks with one topic in mind: development of a Diagnostic &...
Kids for Fishing workshop held at Office for the Aging
In just three short weeks different groups from around the territory of Akwesasne stepped up to the challenge to organize a workshop for the youth of...
Kahontiio Lazore attends hockey camp sponsored by Tim Thomas
Kahontiio Lazore is quite the hockey fan and player. He recently completed a hockey camp that his mom, Cami White registered him for about one year...
AFS Online Quilt Auction finished on Monday
The Akwesasne Freedom School’s first online quilt auction closed on bidding this past Monday with the successful bid going to Cindy Lazore for $...
Leonard “Lenny” Adams
Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Predeceased by Joan. Loving father of Vicki (Kevin Punyi) and dear grandfather of Anthony. Brother of...
In Memory
In Loving Memory of Little Dickie August 9, 1992-June 27, 2011 Today would have been a happy celebration for Little Dickie, he would have turned 19...
Niawen
The family of the late Lucille (Lucy) Ward would like to thank everyone who helped us through this difficult time. Lucille was a generous and loving woman and she touched the lives of many people....
Niawen
THANK YOU On behalf of Truck Stop #9’s Summer students we would like to thank the following Sponsors for our Rock out the Bus: Phillip and Mary Gray, The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, St. Regis Mohawk T...
Niawen
THANK YOU I would like to send out a thank you to the Grandmother who returned my lost money from the Rock Out the Bus event. Thank You, Sky Timmons...
Tribe Provides Home Improvement Assistance in Mohawk Land Claims Area
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe stepped up to the plate to help a family in need in Ft. Covington. When their septic system began failing, the tribal member applied for assistance through the tribe’s H...
Letter to the editor:
Letter to the Editor: The Tribe Must Think Before it Leaps As one who has lived through periods of great internal stress and conflict at Akwesasne, I urge the leaders of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal...
Letter to the editor:
Response from the Editor: Indian Time Newspaper has received several questions from readers wondering about why there are two different spellings used for the Akwesasne/Ahkwesahsne. To respond to...
Letter to the editor:
Letter to the Editor: Why did an Orthodox bishop come into our Kateri Tekakwitha canonization process? Kateri is a Roman Catholic and we do not need outside religions to meddle in our affairs. We...
Letter to the editor:
Letter to the Editor: Dear Akwesasronon, We, mothers and women of Akwesasne, and Akwesasne Eagle Watch requested that the recognized leadership of Akwesasne deliver this message to our people....
Police Blotter
SECOND-DEGREE POSSESSION OF A FORGED INSTRUMENT – Police believe an Akwesasne man possessed at least three stolen checks earlier this month. Malone-based State Police arrested Brandon Gorrow on A...
Peacekeepers investigate brutal home invasion
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are investigating a home invasion and robbery this past weekend. Peacekeepers were called to a house near the Catholic Cemetery around 1 a.m. on Sunday morning....
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino to Honor Elvis Presley
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino will be honoring a famous rock legend on Saturday, August 13, 2011. The Casino’s first ever Elvis Fest will begin at 11am and last through midnight and will feature s...
Summer Food Program Feeds Kids For Free at ABGC
With summer in full swing, keeping children healthy while school is out is important. The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club provides free meals to children up to age 18 during the summer. Each year, the...
Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group summer program introduces staff
The Ronathahon:ni - Hotinonhson:ni cultural youth summer theater arts and dance program are introducing their staff and group to the community. Staff...
The Power of Positive Attitude
Positive attitude helps to cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worry and negative thinking. If you adopt it as a way of...
What is the Healthy Homes Initiative?
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has initiated a new program aimed at helping community members improve the health of their homes. Doing so will lead to healthier people. The Healthy Homes Initiative (...
Tsisnáihne Waterline Turtle Remediation Project
As a result of the construction of the Tsisnáihne Waterline and the fact that some habitat disturbance was unavoidable, there is a component of the...
William Commanda, ‘Gift to the Algonquin People,’ Passes into Spirit World
Reprinted with Permission from Indian Country Today Media Network The Anishinabek Nation is mourning its grandfather, William Commanda, who passed...
Ke’rhotsheraríhtha I am cooking string beans
1. Tó: Nika’rhotsherá:ke sa’rhotsherá:ien? How many string beans do you have? 2. Ska’rhótshera wake’rhotsherá:ien I have one string bean 3. Teka’rhots...
Quebec MP Visits Akwesasne
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne welcomed special guests to the community this past Monday. Newly elected MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP -...
