Articles from the December 16, 2010 edition
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Community raises $58,000 for Mountain of Toys
By Kyrie Ransom and Shannon Burns On Friday, Dec. 10, the Akwesasne community showed the size of their hearts during the season of giving when they he...
Family turns grief into giving
The family and friends of the late Mark Smoke decided to share his Christmas spirit with another family this holiday season. The Christmas and winter...
By Cig tax delayed until March
The back-and-forth court battle between New York State and Indian tribes continued this past week with the latest ruling favoring (for the time being) Akwesasne and the other tribal communities fighti...
Sounds of the Season
St. Regis Mohawk School’s 1st and 2nd graders performed in their holiday concert Wedneday morning. Happy holidays to all our reade...
Elders enjoy holiday party in their honor
The Kawehno:ke Recreation and a volunteer committee hosted this holiday season’s annual elders Christmas party, showering nearly 100 elders with g...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, Based upon the recent agenda of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, the topic of the Kanienkehaka Territory of Ganienkeh remains as pressing as ever to the state-recognized trustee...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, Last week Keith N. Terrance expressed some thoughts about our problems with New York State, though I think his discussion is misleading. Some of the issues he raised cannot be lumped...
A Visionary Statement
A Visionary Statement: It is December 31, 2011. After a year of trial and tribulation in 2010, we have realized that we come from a community that has historically been strong, caring and that we...
Niawen/Thank you
Niawen/Thank you The family of the late Francis Leaf would like to send a big Niawen out to all the friends and family that were there for our family...
Thank you
Thank you, Thanks to everyone responsible for the Annual Christmas Party for the Elders held on Friday, December 12 at Kawenoke Recreation Center. Everyone worked hard on this party and it was great....
Thank You
In our Way of Life, most occurrences in the course of living require respectful ceremonials. That ceremonial for the One who went before us, was completed on December 10, 2010. The Spirit of our...
Niawenkowa!
Niawenkowa! Akwesasne Eagle Watch would like to express its sincere appreciation to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and its Donation Committee for the wonderful donation toward Community Watch...
Niawenkowa
Niawenkowa, The family of Tekaronianeken Jake Swamp would like to express their gratitude to the community, confederacy and friends near and far for their support and condolences during our loss. It...
Local hoop dancers to perform Tuesday
The Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group along with the Ronathahon:ni cultural center would like to invite everyone to their second annual...
AERC hosts recruitment fair
Submitted by AERC The Akwesasne Employment Resource Center (AERC) held its Recruitment Fair on December 7, 2010 connecting potential employees with...
What do you hope Santa brings you on Christmas Day?
What do you hope Santa brings you on Christmas Day?...
Kids Trivia Night collects 165 toys for basket drive
In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, who is George Bailey’s guardian angel? If you can answer this question then you should have attended the Kids T...
St. Lawrence University students present their work at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by Celia Nyamweru On Thursday evening 15 St. Lawrence University students who had completed a semester of ‘Learn and Serve’ experience at...
Coalition hosts cookies & crafts with Santa
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted a holiday event last week for children and families. Community members were invited to the...
Tracking the Environment
Niawen:kowa to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Environment Dept., the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Dept. and the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force for supplying environmental articles for...
Weight Loss and Health Secrets with Jason Christoff
Anything that stresses your body will increase fat storage and decrease toning. The metabolic system in your body that deals with stress uses fat as its’ main fuel source so the more stressed you a...
