Articles from the August 13, 2009 edition
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Woman’s death ruled accidental
After an extensive investigation, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police have concluded their investigation into the recent and tragic death of Hattie Bero. Medical reports released by Fletcher Allen...
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Salmon River appoints new principal
The Salmon River Board of Education announced the appointment of a new high school principal this week, following the retirement this summer of...
Tribe files suit against state, county for Hogansburg Triangle
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York and Franklin County for violating the 1796 Treaty of Seven Nations by claiming ownership to the area known as the...
Volunteers replace longhouse roof
Men and women went to work Saturday at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse, replacing the roof. The entire group volunteered their time and while the men...
HILDA K. SWAMP
HOGANSBURG - Ms. Hilda K. Swamp, 61, 378 State Route 37, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at University Medical Center, Syracuse. She was born...
DELORES A. HERNE
AKWESASNE - Mrs. Delores A. Herne, 71, of 259 Beaver Meadow Road, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 10, 2009, surrounded by her lov...
Ernest Cooke
In memory of my Dad, Ernest Cooke (September28, 1924-August 23,2008) Dad, it’s been one year since that “bus” took you; the bus that you kept sayin...
Rejecting the Christian Doctrine of Discovery and Forging a New Relationship with North America’s Indigenous People
A Sermon Preached by John Dieffenbacher-Krall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Barneveld, NY in the Central Diocese of NY July 12, 2009, submitted to Indian Time by Jake Swamp. Good morning. I a...
She:kon Business Owners of Akwesasne,
She:kon Business Owners of Akwesasne, As we all know, Styrofoam is widely used as the most common take-out food container for many food establishments in Akwesasne. But what you may not know is that...
Dedication To the Canada Customs Officers
Dedication To the Canada Customs Officers I have written these two poems for the officers over at the Canada Customs on Cornwall Island. I have written these poems because I felt saddened for them....
Thank you
Thank you It’s such a joy and proud feeling whenever I enter our village to see such a beautiful show of flower arrangement at the Y. I’ve been eye...
Niawenkowa
Niawenkowa The Mohawk Nation Office would like to thank the many volunteers for their kindness in helping out at this Saturday’s “work bee” event in replacing the roof of the Mohawk Nation Longh...
Niawen
Since the beginning of this whole gun issue, we, as a community, have never seen so much unity. This unity from the people has not only saved the future generations from racial discrimination, threats...
Mohawk Bingo Palace to host 18th Annual Seniorama
Hundreds of the North Country’s Baby Boomer generation will enjoy socializing, food and fun at the Mohawk Bingo Palace on Monday August 17th at the eighteenth annual Seniorama Event. The event will i...
Tree of Peace Center opens
The Tree of Peace society had a successful gathering and grand opening of their new learning center located on Stone Road in the Constable and...
Salmon River Title VII Program sponsors two summer programs for students
Submitted by Katsitsionni Fox & Margaret Lafrance. The Title VII Program at Salmon River Central School sponsored the 6th Annual Akwesasne Mohawk Summ...
Akwesasne youth attend Algonquin College camp
Submitted by Clarissa Jacobs, AAMB Start Facilitator The Akwesasne Area Management Board, 2009 START Summer Cooperative Education Facilitator,...
Seniors make blankets for Hospice
The participants of the St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center have been busy making fleece-tied blankets. Two weeks ago they invited a representative from...
New casino GM brings years of experience
Patrick Bassney isn’t a stranger to the North Country, nor to Indian gaming. The new general manager of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino brings years of g...
Massena Central High School Honor Roll
Massena Central High School is pleased to publish the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the 4th marking period of the 2008-2009 school year. The following criteria qualify students for inclusion on...
Demolition Derby draws thousands
Every year the Franklin County Fair hosts the annual Demolition Derby, held on two separate nights. This year the event was as successful as always, w...
Singers perform in karaoke final at Brass Horse
Singers specializing in all different genres of music came together last Wednesday evening for the Brass Horse Lounge’s Karaoke Championship. Every W...
5 Generations
Great great Grandma Evelyn Mitchell, Great Grandma Ester Jock, Grandmother Dawn Mitchell, Mother Kana Mitchell- Daughter Travayla...
Thunder Boy
From Legends of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) This legend happened long ago on an island in the St. Lawrence River. The island is called...
Hundreds attend Wellness Day
Wellness Day is a day to provide education on disease prevention and to promote healthy activities and habits for the wellbeing of Akwesasne...
