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Residents living in Racquette Point are becoming increasingly alarmed and concerned over elevated levels of PCBs found in an air monitor located on the Akwesasne Freedom School grounds. The air monitor was installed at AFS after Dana Leigh Thompson's perseverance and persistence with the SRMT and EPA. According to Thompson, everyone should be alarmed and concerned with the higher level readings of PCBs since the air patterns drop PCBs, not only over Racquette Point, but also over the entirety...
Mark Twain would have been proud, more so Huck Finn. On Saturday, a group of brave, creative and resourceful men and women launched their homemade rafts into the St. Regis River on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The announcement for a "Homemade Raft" contest was written on a paper bag and posted in the American Legion. With no further postings, announcements or meetings other than the paper bag, over ten groups entered their homemade rafts and paddled downriver and spent most of the day paddling to...
Dick’s Sporting Goods formed a foundation to make a lasting impact on community and school sports program; “Sports Matter”. Sports Matter supports programs that inspire and enable sports participation and gives young athletics the opportunity to play. In 2014, 25 million dollars was designated by DICK’S Sporting Goods over a multi-year commitment to support youth athletics. This year they have expanded their Sports Matter program so they can help more teams, in more communities and in more ways. The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation, through a...
On Friday, August 7, 2015 the 4th annual Korean Cultural Exchange was held at Generations Park. It was an evening of cultural demonstrations and food with displays by the Hotinonshonni Cultural Youth Group and the New Jersey Native American Mission (NJNAM). The New Jersey Native American Mission is a team from six New Jersey area churches. Pastor John Hwang, who emceed the event, said there are three teams and two are out in Wisconsin visiting St. Croix and Lac Croute Oreilles. There are about 1...
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The Akwesasne Indians tore up the first two games of the fourth round of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse Association post-season, besting the Six Nations Rebels in the first two games of a best-of-five series. In game one on Aug. 8 at Anowarakowa Arena, they leaped out to a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, the final of which would prove to be the game-winning goal. They held their opponents to three goals in the middle frame and outscored Six Nations 4-3 in the final period. In the...
AKWESASNE – After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Alice M. Ivany, 69, of 20 Johnson Road, passed away Tuesday evening, August 4, 2015 at Ottawa General Hospital, with her husband by her side. She had been under the loving and compassionate care of the Mohawk Council Home Care Support, which allowed her to remain at her home during her illness. Alice was born January 8, 1946 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Elizabeth "Bessie" Day and was raised by her mother and stepfather the late Thomas Lazare. Sh...
We represent the Class of 1965, Salmon River Central School (Fort Covington) 50-year Reunion Committee. Our reunion is planned for Saturday, Sept. 19. The day will begin with a tour of the school at 10 a.m., followed by a “meet-and-greet” at 3 p.m. at Cedar View Golf Club, 462 Route 37C, Massena, with dinner buffet and music to follow. Letters will be mailed out shortly to the members we have addresses for. The committee is asking for the community’s help in finding seven of our classmates, namely, Shirley Avery, Joan Clifford, Phillip Cunni...
Thompson Foundation of Akwesasne is creating a commercial film about aboriginal issues such as poverty, stolen land, cultural genocide and unfair treatment by western government. This film will be used to solicit donations to fund our organization and support our people. Thompson foundation is a non-profit organization created to support aboriginal issues, defend the next seven generation's future and help supplement the economy. The idea to create such a foundation comes from a lack of...
Presenter: Sandra Fox Date: August 24, 2015 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: St. Regis Recreation Center Make sure to register by August 21st! Only 10 spots available For more info or to register: Akwesasne Family Wellness Program 613-937-4322. This workshop is sponsored by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne - Akwesasne Family Wellness Program....
Submitted by Reannon McDonald Cedar View Golf Club held their annual Club Championship Tournament on August 1 & 2, 2015. The annual event is open to members only, each of who competes for the title “Club Champion” as well as membership fee awards for the following season. This year there were 55 participants, each vying for the win in their respective flight categories. We’d like to congratulate the following 2015 Club Champions: Championship Flight: Junior – Terrell Thomas Women – Erin Seymour Men – Trent Thomas Wonder Woman – Cheryl Jacobs...
On behalf of the Akwesasne’s Kaianeraserako:wa Planning Committee we are sending out a big NIAWEN KO:WA to the Akwesasne community. From the planners, volunteers and organizations who donated money, people who lent us equipment, people who stepped up to help, we couldn’t have done this without you. Many of our youth volunteered to help out in the kitchen where it was needed the most. We thank you for all your help. Niawen!...
Local kids got a chance to learn some fun hands on science projects this summer. The University of Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario's Queens University Engineering programs held the annual "Science Quest" event at the Cornwall Island school. The aim is to get students interested in science and to have fun while doing it. Last week the Kindergarten to grade three students held their session while the older grades held their camp earlier this summer. Overall the camp covers chemistry, engineering,...
The second sunken tug was finally raised on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Photos by Joe Francis....
Ingredients 2 medium-sized zucchini 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Garlic salt & freshly ground black pepper, optional Directions Place oven rack in center position of oven. Preheat to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil (lightly misted with cooking spray) OR parchment paper. Wash and dry zucchini, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange zucchini rounds on prepared pan, with little to no space between them. If desired, lightly sprinkle zucchini with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a small spoon to spread a thin...
Tensions have escalated again as various factions of the Cayuga Indian Nation struggle for control of tribal businesses. Greg Cotterill reports there was unrest this afternoon at Lakeside Trading in Seneca Falls when a group of Unity Council members took several hundred cartons of cigarettes from the store. They stacked them up on the lawn, and then set them on fire. This fight is betwen factions of the Unity Council. Burning the cigarettes was a symbol some of the members are not...
Friends and family would like to congratulate Natalie S. Gibson for being accepted into the Society for Oncology Massage. Society for Oncology Massage is an international association of massage therapists with the particular interest, specialized training and extraordinary compassion to safely bring healing powers of massage to oncology patients at all stages of the cancer journey. She received her training in Cancer, Hospice, HIV/AIDS and other Life-Altering Illnesses as well as Mastectomy and...
2nd Annual St. Regis Mission Church Golf Classic...
Tech Neck is taking a toll on child posture and the question is: is too much technology taking your body back to the Stone Age? Experts claim "tech neck" is destroying a child's posture at a time when their bodies are still developing and claim their spines are changing for the worse. They warn that if something isn't done, it could have long-term effects on a child's health. According to Cardinus Risk Management, our bodies, mostly young children, are slipping back into the stone age. For a...
(July 31, 2015) Cornwall, ON – Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, on behalf of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay, announced funding of $160,000 over two years to the Koala Place CYAC Advancement Project. Child Advocacy Centres (CACs) and Child and Youth Advocacy Centres (CYACs) help child and youth victims and their families navigate the criminal justice system. They provide a safe child- and youth-friendly environment where a coordinated team of professionals work to meet the s...
The weight of a child’s backpack can be really bad for their back. If the backpack is way too heavy, you will see kids either leaning way forward or way backward. As practical as backpacks are, though, they can strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they’re too heavy or are used incorrectly. Here’s how to help kids find the right backpack. Problems Backpacks Can Pose Although many factors can lead to back pain — increased participation in sports or exercise, poor posture while sitting, and long periods of inactivity — some kids...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT It is always a good idea to research a pet before you acquire that specific kind of animal. Before choosing a pet you should always want to know what its need will be and if you can provide the specific care for that pet. I have always wanted a Guinea pig, they are small and don't require as much room as a German shepherd would. Here is a little bit of information from the ASPCA about the guinea pig, just in case you are considering getting one. Guinea pigs, or cavies,...
It seems back to school season is starting earlier this year. Retailers in Upstate New York are already displaying pens, pencils, electronics and backpacks! Better Business Bureau serving Upstate New York wants to remind those shopping for back to school to be savvy during this, the second busiest shopping time of year. Parents are already getting their back to school lists from teachers and heading out to the stores or going online to shop for the best deals. According to the National Retail Fe...
NEW YORK CITY MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO DRUG CONSPIRACY AND GUN CHARGES North Country Drug Organization Dismantled PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – On August 5 and 6, 2015, Patrick Lloyd, 27, and Michael Spencer, 27, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances, as well as possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Homeland Security Investigations Resident Agent in Charge Russell Linstad. As a result of their drug c...
Submitted by Leadhorse The Royal Bloodline Head Chief and the Royal Bloodline Star Clan Mother who share and protect the universe expect a visit from Kings. The reason this is expected is that every year at this time in the universe is the time of kings, the time of the lion or Leo in the stars, which is the authority and strength. A king sends his announcement he will visit and is a king of light and regrowth, a king who cares for all life. Another announcement is sent from a royal family and the announcement is received by the royal...
