Articles from the August 22, 2013 edition
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Bridge Closing
The South Channel Bridge (bridge linking Cornwall Island to Rooseveltown, NY) will be closed for maintenance for 6 hours on each of the following dates: FROM 11:00PM on Monday, August 26, 2013 until...
Nolan Terrance Takes Silver at Canada Summer Games
Submitted by Alexandra David Some 3400 athletes from 13 provinces and territories competed in 20 sport disciplines at the Canada Summer Games in...
By Five Charged in Ecstasy & Cocaine Smuggling Ring
Five people are looking down the barrel of spending the rest of their lives in federal prison after pleading guilty to involvement in an international cocaine and ecstasy smuggling ring that moved...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Hosts Scholarship Luncheon
Akwesasne - The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Education and Recruitment Department held a Scholarship Luncheon on August 5, 2013. This recognition...
Caughnawaga Indians are ILA Champs, Defeat Snake Island Four Games to One
The Caughnawaga Indians took the Iroquois Lacrosse Association’s top honor for the 2013 season on Thursday, Aug. 15, defeating the Snake Island M...
To my Brother
To my Brother: I love you. You will never be forgotten in our hearts. You will live forever with us. You will always be a part of our lives. You were...
Skype Scammers
Dear Monica, Every day I am receiving odd messages and requests to connect from military Generals and high ranking Colonels on Skype. They are looking for a girlfriend and I’m very upset because t...
CORRECTION
The Ride for Cancer fundraiser at the Brass Horse grill a couple of weekends ago raised about $6,000. We apologize for the mistake....
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Good Standing Policy: a Form of Internalized Oppression
Letter to the Editor Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Good Standing Policy: a Form of Internalized Oppression The MCA Good Standing Policy requires that all community members are in good standing with...
Autistic teen target of vicious letter
Autistic teen target of vicious letter A hateful letter was sent last Friday in Newcastle, Ontario to a grandmother of a teenager with autism. The letter said that the grandmother should move or...
Agency to Help with National Grid Concerns
Akwesasne – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has announced a program to assist with National Grid questions and concerns for the community of Akwesasne. Joint Counsel for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) is d...
Artist's Talk on the Cornhusk Doll Exhibit
“Encircles Everything” Artist’s Talk on the Cornhusk Doll Exhibit at the Akwesasne Museum on Wednesday September 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Elizabeth “Betts” Doxtator will be at the museum on the eveni...
It's a Girl!
Name: Emilie Mae Comins Born: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Weight: 6 lbs. 9.5 oz. Parents: Andrea Cook & Derek Comins Siblings: Austin, Aidan, & Ethan...
It's a Girl!
Name: Brynn Lee Lazore Born: Wednesday, May 29,2013 Weight: 7 lbs. 15.3 oz. Parents: Steevi King & Andrew Lazore Maternal Grandparents: Larry &...
Helping Akwesasne's Garden Initiative
Akwesasne, NY - TWINLEAF has donated once again to Kanenhiio Ionkwaiontonhakie, this time materials needed to help finish their cannery. Kanenhiio is...
Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign Ends Journey, Message Lives On
By Tekonwakwenni Nanticoke The Two Row Wampum belt, or treaty, symbolizes the agreement made between the Haudenosaunee and the Dutch government in...
Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign Completes Journey to United Nations
By Katsitsionni Fox The Two Row Campaign culminated on August 9th in New York City with an emotional welcome of the paddlers canoeing in on the...
JOM ABGC Summer Program Ends in Style
Last Thursday, the JOM ABGC Summer Program came to an end, but they went out in style. The celebration was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School and sta...
Kite Festival at Annual Parade of Nations
Kite Festival of the Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged - Part of Cornwall Fall Fest Activities Come fly a kite at the annual Parade of Nations Kite Festival in the Bowl in...
Louie Oakes Memorial Fishing Tournament
The fourth annual Louie Oakes Memorial Fishing Derby was held over the weekend, August 17th and 18th, at the Tacklebox Marina in Snye. The tournament...
Bears Den Celebrates its 60th anniversary
In a tremendous celebration, the entire community was invited out to celebrate the 60th anniversary of local favorite Bears Den. In a celebration...
Akwesasne's First Community Wide Lawn Sale
By Kaniethonkie This past weekend was witness to the biggest lawn sale ever in Akwesasne. Over 26 families took part in what is sure to become an...
Seniors Picnic Held at Seniors Center
A potluck picnic was held for seniors at the Seniors Center in Hogansburg on Friday, August 16th. This was the fifth year for the event and was...
SRMT Holds Inauguration Ceremony
In what was a wonderful ceremony, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held an inauguration ceremony for newly elected Chief Beverly Cook and re-elected...
