Articles from the September 13, 2012 edition
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The 2012 Akwesasne International Powwow Celebrates Its 12th Year
This year’s Akwesasne International Powwow was held at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena over the weekend. This year’s celebration included dancers and sin...
CHARGES LAID IN HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING RING
Cornwall, Ontario - September 6, 2012 - After a three month investigation, the Cornwall/Massena Border Enforcement Security Taskforce (BEST) and the Cornwall Regional Task Force have arrested four...
Garrison Garrow to Gift Pope Benedict XVI in Rome
Garrison Garrow is the son of Peter and Harriet Garrow, along with brothers Nate and Guy, with Johanna and daughter Niiohontehsa. He was visiting...
Alcoa Protest on Hold, Negotiations Underway
The protest that was in its second week is at this point on hold. That’s because a sit down between Fluor Corp. and union representatives about a P...
Charlotte Cole
HOGANSBURG – Mrs. Charlotte Cole, age 97, of Cole Road, passed away Tuesday evening, September 11, 2012 at Iakhihsohtha, Snye Home for the Elderly, wh...
Niawen
The powwow committee was honoured to host the 12th Annual Akwesasne International Powwow. Even with the forecast of rain for Saturday, the spectators were a testament of how people believe in, and sup...
Niawen
On Saturday September 1, 2012 local ironworkers held a golf tournament. Part of the money raised went to the Sick and Injured Fund. I would like to thank the sponsors for their donations of cash,...
In Memory
MY DADDY’S TOOLS When my father was fifteen He went to fight in the war When he got back, he wasn’t the same anymore He went right to work, to keep hi...
In Memory
SHEYENNE SMOKE March 15, 1988 – September 15, 2012 “Her Smile” Her smile is in the summer Her spirit is in the breeze She did not leave, she is not g...
Letter to the editor:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR DISBELIEF! September 11, 2012 Today is the anniversary of another historic date, that being September 11th. It has been 11 years since 9/11 and I am sure that everyone remembers...
Police Blotter
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION MARIJUANA Toby J. Back, 27, of Akwesasne was charged by Massena-based state police with unlawful possession of marijuana following an incident at 9:22 p.m. Tuesday at the U.S....
Akwesasne Freedom School Raises Funds at the Powwow
Over the weekend at the Akwesasne Powwow, the Akwesasne Freedom School had a booth set up to raise funds to offset operating costs of the school. At t...
Powwow Winners
The winners for each category are as follows: Girls Traditional 6-11 Nalyah Barnes Anthonia Jackson King Aava Adams Girls Jingle 6-11 Isabelle Willson Sierra Doxtator Samantha Miller Sheyenne Lacey Gi...
MCA Purchases a Much Needed Fire Truck for the HAVFD
On Monday, The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department accepted delivery of a brand new fire fighting apparatus. Eastway Emergency Vehicles del...
AACS Donates to Elders for Rome Trip
The Association of Akwesasne Convenience Stores recently answered the call of the elders who are fundraising to go to Rome for the Canonization of...
AMBE Held Swearing-in Ceremony, Seeks Interest from Community Members for a Board Member Vacancy
Seskehkó:wa/September 10, 2012 – On Seskehkó:wa/September 5, 2012, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) held a Swearing-In Ceremony wit...
We Love Visitors!
Pictured: Kurt Bethmann and Bernice Lazore. Kurt Bethmann is from Sodus, NY and he was here visiting the Frank Mitchell family, and also came to...
Kidney Walk Draws Attention, Funds for the Kidney Foundation of Ontario
Sunday was brisk and beautiful, which is just perfect weather for a Walk of Life supporting the Kidney Foundation of Ontario. In all, some 60 People...
McArthur Brothers and MacNeil Funeral Home Is Here To Help
Over the weekend, McArthur Brothers and MacNeil Funeral Home held an open house, first for dignitaries from around the area, and then to the general...
Konnoronhkhwa owi ra:a I Love You Baby Fair
Everything you would ever need to know about raising a child in Akwesasne was available at the “I Love You Baby Fair” held at Kanonhkwatsheriio last F...
Shamans MC 1st Annual 911 Memorial Bike Ride
On Saturday September 8, 2012 about 40 bikes braved the wind and rain to support the Helena Fire Department for the Shamans MC first annual 9/11...
Shatihahahserón:nis They are remaking the road again
1. Kwáh ken’ nihá:ti ronnón:kwe Several men 2. Tánon tekeniiáhse tsionathonwí:sen And 2 women 3. Rotiió’te ohahà:ke They are working on the road 4....
A Wave and a Wink
The brothers have started school. Big brother was so ready to go back. After a few months of his Brother’s sabotage antics he was frazzled like one of those stressed out mothers we see in Walmart. A...
Champlain-A Record Belt
French Invasion—This belt was made to keep in memory the expeditions of the French against the Five Nations. The Iroquois never forgave (and the F...
It’s a boy!
Name: Cash Cory Gray Born: Monday, August 27, 2012 Weight: 10 lbs. 11 oz Parents: Cheyenne Sunday & Jason Gray Maternal Grandparents: Jamie & Dicki...
