Articles from the March 27, 2014 edition

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 By Andy Gardner    Sports    March 27, 2014

Phillip Barreiro Wins Canadian Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship

Phillip Barreiro claimed top honors at a qualifying tournament for Team Canada’s wrestling squad over the weekend of March 22 and 23 in Edmonton, Alberta. With the victory, he earned the right to...

 

Akwesasne Wild are 2014 LNHL Novice A Champions

Written By Robert Mackenzie  The 43rd annual LNHL took place in Mississauga, Ontario during the week of March 9th to the 13th. Over the course of...

 
 By Kaniethonkie    News    March 27, 2014

Jenna Herne, LVT Volunteers for Iditarod Race in Alaska

Jenna Herne, a Licensed Veterinary Technician, recently participated in one of the most legendary and storied races in North America; the Iditarod. Co...

 

AESG Attend National Walk for Epilepsy

Submitted by Carrie Jacobs, Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group On March 22, 2014 members of the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group attended the 8th...

 
 By Kaniethonkie    News    March 27, 2014

Akwesasne Family Wellness Program Host Cultural Classes

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne recently ran a series of classes for adults to learn the fine craft of making traditional outfits, mukluks and tanning...

 

LONNIE J. THOMPSON - "KARIWAIENTON"

AKWESASNE – Mr. Lonnie J. Thompson "Kariwaienton", 61, of Geronimo Lane, passed into the Spirit World on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2014 at the...

 

RUTH D. HILL

AKWESASNE – Mrs. Ruth D. Hill, age 90, a longtime resident of Iakhihsohtha Lodge, formerly of Sweet Grass and Liverpool, peacefully passed away...

 

Niawen

On behalf of the staff and clients at Ionkwanonhsasetsi Adolescent Treatment Center, we would like to send a big Nia:wen'kowa to all who participated...

 

What Makes a Mohawk?

In these days of rapid, often overwhelming change the need to be anchored in culture and community becomes critical. If one is to stand against these technological and social waves there must be...

 

Akwesasne Celebrates National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

The Seniors Center was packed last Thursday night for the Akwesasne National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The event was hosted and sponsored by the...

 

Blooming Beauty Grand Opening

On Saturday, despite the blizzard outside, it was spring inside Blooming Beauty Floral and Gift Shop as they celebrated their grand opening. A steady...

 

SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO BROKER SENTENCED

A South Carolina man was sent to federal prison on Monday, March 24 for his role in a cigarette- and marijuana-smuggling operation based in Akwesasne. William D. Humphries, 67, of Lake City, S.C. was...

 

Mohawk Lesson

Mohawk Lesson...

 

Cultural Corner

Reprinted from Legends of the Iroquois By Tehanetorens...

 

IT'S A GIRL!

Name: Ierihwanirats Vivian Silver Born: March 5, 2014 Weight: 7lbs 14 oz Length: 21 inches Parents: Terri Lazore & Washogeebic Silver Maternal...

 

Health Services Hires Nationally Experienced Director

Akwesasne – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe proudly welcomes Michael Cook as our new Director of Health Services, starting March 31, 2014. Mike's...

 

Let's Take A Stand Against Cancer Now!

HOW YOU CAN HELP The Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit and the Canadian Cancer Society have years of experience in helping people prevent, control and deal with cancer. Following are some helpful...

 

Easy Ways to Save on Spring Break

I’ve written a few articles on saving money while on vacation and here are a few more ideas. With that said, going on vacation doesn’t have to break your bank or blow your budget for months to...

 

Reader Submission

Reader Submission...

 

When Will the Time Come for St. Lawrence County Government to Talk with Residents of Akwesasne and St. Lawrence County About PCBs?

By Donald L. Hassig I waited all winter for the March 18, 2014 meeting of the St. Lawrence County Board of Health. I awaited this meeting with great anticipation because I believed that it would be a...

 

Akwesasne Quilt Club

Submitted by Judy Cole Our club went on a trip to Lancaster, PA last week. We went to a quilt show that was put on by the National Quilters...

 

Ietiwennanonhnha Embracing Our Language Series

By Barry M. Montour & Kaweienon:ni Peters Akwesasne is full of amazing people with incredible life stories that need to be shared. The history of...

 

Blast from the Past

Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive...

 

Police Blotter

St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police issued the following tickets between March 18 and 23: Fail to keep right - Briana S.L. Maldonado, 26 of Constable after a traffic stop on March 18. Speeding - Jamie...

 

Director

Division: Economic Development Salary: $43,992.00 – 107,161.60 11-1021 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha\April 11, 2014 Description of Position: The Office of Economic Development...

 

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