Articles from the March 10, 2011 edition
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Victim duct-taped, house robbed
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department reported they received a call at around 6:00 am on March 9, 2011 of a home invasion at a residence located at 728 Drum St., Akwesasne, NY. It was...
Tribe hopes to move Mohawk Bingo Palace
The Mohawk Bingo Palace, as well as a multi-story hotel, could soon be part of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino if the community agrees with plans...
Native TV Chef visits Akwesasne, demonstrates healthy cooking
Fans of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network welcomed a Native celebrity to the community last week. Native American Chef David Wolfman, who...
Tribe's ethics officer: Change is needed
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Ethics Officer Alison Benedict, who began her position this past December, said the tribe’s current Ethics Ordinance makes it difficult, and in some ways nearly imp...
Joseph Delormier
Mr. Joseph Delormier, age 64, of 1419 Island Road East Cornwall Island, passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal on Tuesday March 1, 2011....
Stella Benedict
“Tewateronhiakwa” AKWESASNE, ONTARIO – Mrs. Stella “Tewateronhiakwa” Benedict, 73, of McComber Road, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 3,...
Norman B. Hill
Norman B. Hill, age 79, of Basom, died Tuesday (March 1, 2011) at Buffalo General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Buffalo on September 19, 1931, a son of the late Joseph Hill and...
Raymond A. Thompson
MASSENA – Mr. Raymond A. Thompson, age 69, of 220 Fregoe Road, passed away Monday afternoon, March 7, 2011 at his home under the loving care of his f...
In Memory
MCA extends condolences on passing of Chippewas of Nawash Chief Ralph Akiwenzie The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne expresses its sincere condolences to the friends, family and the community of the...
In Memory of Monica Delormier
In Memory of Monica Delormier December 15, 1969 – March 15, 2010 She left us 1 year ago The creator took her to a better place She’s happy and fre...
Thank you
Thank you, I would like to take this time to thank everyone in and around Akwesasne for their kindness and consideration during these last few months with my fight against cancer. I would like to than...
Thank you
Thank you, I would like to thank my family and friends who attend my Surprise birthday party, you made it a very special day for me. Thank you for all the wonderful gifts I received from everyone....
Niawen
Niawen, On behalf of the St Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for Aging I would like to express our gratitude for your generous donation. I t is through the gracious support of individuals and corporate...
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor: MOHAWK NATION OPPOSES SHIPRIDER PROGRAM Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – Enniska (February) 25, 2011 The Chiefs, Clanmothers, Faithkeepers, and people of the Mohawk Nation extend g...
To whom it may concern
To whom it may concern: The Akwesasne Mohawk Senior Center does a tremendous amount of work with the elders of our community. It is taught from a...
Seaway announces ice clearing activities
Beginning March 15, 2011, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s tug ROBINSON BAY will begin ice-clearing activities in the vicinity of the Eisenhower and Snell Locks in preparation f...
Ice booms being removed
[Cornwall]: Ontario Power Generation wishes to advise hunters, anglers and recreational boaters on the St. Lawrence River that ice booms will be removed from narrow stretches of the river between...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino welcomes musician Jimmy Wolf
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is proud to welcome Mr. Jimmy Wolf to Rapids Food Court on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Jimmy Wolf is a singer-songwriter-guitarist who brings a new and exciting energy to...
FIRST Lego League Championships Going to St. Louis
The FIRST Lego League Championship was won by the Jefferson Jaguar “Roarbotics” Team at Clarkson University this past December. The team of grade 5 an...
Annual Girl's Night Out hosted by Coalition
On March 4th & 5th, the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted a Girl’s Night Out for ages 10 and up. A total of 28 girls attended t...
Maintaining Healthy Habits
Eating well and being active work together for a healthier you. These healthy habits may help you reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis...
Health & Safety Bulletin - Stay off the ice
Prepared by MCA Emergency Measures Over the past week, Environment Canada forecast normal winter temperatures accompanied by rain. This weather has caused river levels to rise from increased runoff....
It's getting to be that time of the year again…Spawning Time for Walleyes
By Peggy Pyke-Thompson It is getting close to that time of the year again when walleye go up into the tributaries of the larger rivers in order to...
Haudenosaunee Confederacy News
•• HETF-Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force met with Great Lakes National Program on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Center for Excellence in Syracuse, NY. The meeting was about the amending of the...
Oh Ní:ioht Nátste Kakwitéhstsi Nikahá:wi
1. Ietsiakononhwé:ton New Moon (grandmother moon rests for 3 days) 2. Kawisaksá:tha The next new moon after midwinter has finished (its bad ice) 3. Oh...