Articles from the September 1, 2011 edition

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 By Kyrie Ransom    News    September 1, 2011

All teams survived the 2011 AFS Survival Race

The Akwesasne Freedom School Survival Race was an extreme test of endurance for the five participating teams. The race took place on Saturday morning...

 
 By Greg Horn    News    September 1, 2011

Tropical Storm Irene claims two in Ganienkeh

A young couple who live in Ganienkeh died Sunday night as their car plunged into the Great Chazy River. Mikita Fox, 23, of Wikwemikong, Ontario and Danine R. Swamp, 24, of Onondaga, were identified Mo...

 

MCA Responds to Minister Toews' and the Ottawa Citizen

AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY- In response to an article published on August 19, 2011 in the Ottawa Citizen, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne questions Canadian Ministry of Public Safety Vic Toews’ e...

 
 By Deb Cook    News    September 1, 2011

MCA Student bursary presentation

Students, proud parents and sponsors gathered at St. Regis Recreation in Kana:takon on Tuesday to distribute bursary awards to deserving students who...

 

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: My dear community of Akwesasne, This has been a time of tremendous loss in our community. We have lost so many people to illness, particularly cancer. We have lost our youth to...

 

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: LOOKING FOR LAND IN AKWESASNE? ... GO BUY A “WARRIOR” FLAG Arlene Roundpoint Baker v. Malcolm Chubb It has been said for many years and by many critics, that our lands and our...

 

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Volunteering The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been in existence since 1971. Nationally, we are now celebrating our 38th year in Franklin County and the St....

 

Danine R. "Dia" Swamp

Altona-Danine R. “Dia” Swamp, member of the Eel Clan of the Onondaga Nation, age 24, residing at Ganienkeh Territory (Long House) on Ganienkeh, Altona died Monday, August 29, 2011 as a result of an au...

 

Henry S. Smoke

HOGANSBURG- Henry S. Smoke, age 79, of 33 Smoke Road, Hogansburg, NY, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Tsiionkwanonhsote, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility at 7:55 PM, surrounded by his...

 

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Two Red Tomatoes from an Elder Ahkwesahsne Kanienkehaka Territory – A Bear Clan Tota (grandmother) sat at her kitchen table covered with freshly picked tomatoes from her g...

 

Niawen

Thank You Letter for Indian Time Thank you so much to everyone who bought tickets for the “Basket of Cheer” for Brady Mitchell who travelled to Whitby, ON for the National Midget Lacrosse Cha...

 

Niawen

Niawen Kowa We would like to express our deepest appreciation for all the assistance we received with the benefit chicken barbeque and dance that was held at the American Legion August 19, 2011....

 

Niawen

Nia:wenko:wa Nia:wen to everyone who has helped our family through this difficult time. All of your support has been noticed and greatly appreciated by all of us. We especially appreciate the hard...

 
 By Kyrie Ransom    News    September 1, 2011

Paws in the Park raises $2,500 for the OSPCA

The first annual Paws In The Park event was held on Saturday at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall, all proceeds to benefit the Ontario SPCA. The organizing committee consisted of the SD&G Branch Manager alon...

 
 By Sesi King    Culture    September 1, 2011

Brandon Gambill- A Singer at Heart

Brandon Gambill is our latest budding artist, age 17, and son of Sean and Shirley Gambill. His singing talent is beginning to get attention by many...

 

Police Blotter

WARRANT - Drew Dalton Jacobs, 22 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 29th of August, 2011 under the strength of two outstanding warrants. It is alleged that on the 10th and on the 16th of May 2011 he...

 

Consumer Corner

In Consumer Corner the return to school has been given attention: backpacks, tips on where to buy those school supplies and saving money. This week I have reminders about looking for the best prices...

 

Wellness Day 2011

Wellness Day was held last Thursday, August 25 at Generations Field in Akwesasne. Information booths were set up underneath tents to provide an...

 
 By Kyrie Ransom    News    September 1, 2011

Native American Music Awards commences voting for NAMMY

The Native American Music Awards has officially opened their website to votes from the listening audience to select winners for the prestigious NAMMY Awards. Voting will be available until the date...

 

Native Earth Environment Youth Camp

Continued from last week On Sunday August 14th, 2011 the entire group packed up camp, and began their journey to the Cranberry Lake Biological...

 

Okahserò:ta Owennashón:’a

1. Nó:nen When 2. Ne tsikenenhstón:ko The corn harvest bug 3. Teniohén:rehte It will yell 4. Tho nikahá:wi Then it is time 5. Sewatken’sé:ra You all g...

 

Berry Plants

With one mind, we turn to honor and thank all of the Berry Plants for providing the two and four legged animals and the birds with sustenance. They also provide us with medicines so that we will not k...

 

News From Around the Nations

Nanoose First Nations, British Columbia, Canada On August 8 and 9, 2011 the Members of Nanoose First Nation cast their ballots to ratify their Land Code. By a majority of 90% of ballots cast, the...

 

Haudenosaunee Confederacy News

• The Haudenosaunee Peace and Trade scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2011 was canceled and rescheduled for this Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Onondaga Nation Cookhouse. Agenda items will i...

 

New PICEI building dedicated to Tewateniheh Jean Herne

On Friday, August 26 a ribbon cutting was held for the new Pamoja International Cultural Exchange Inc. (PICEI) annex building on Smith Road in...

 

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