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  • Akwesasne Mohawks combine strengths in Pine Ridge donation drive

    Tom Cook|Jan 9, 2009

    Twenty-six tons of donated clothing, doors, windows, stoves, food, and household items arrived Tuesday, Dec. 9 in southwestern Pine Ridge reservation at the Slim Buttes field office of Running Strong for American Indian Youth. Andrew J. Cook, spokesman for the four-man transportation group, presented the 53-ft semi-trailer load as “A gift of donations to Pine Ridge families from the people of Akwesasne.” Accompanying Cook were Peter Back, Ricardo Najar and Harvey Arquette, owner-operator of Arqu...

  • PICEI plans fundraiser and future trip

    Jan 9, 2009

    On February 13, 2009 PICEI, Pamoja International Cultural Exchange, Inc. will conduct a Silent Auction, coordinated by Betty Swamp of Akwesasne at the KANONHKWA’TSHERI:IO Clinic located at 31 Hilltop Drive St Regis, Akwesasne. They are hoping that this auction will be like none other with themes of Valentine’s Day, Automotive, Barbie Doll, Spirit, Movies, Collector’s items, Art, Living room, and much, much more. There will be something for everyone as they attempt to raise funds to spons...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Jan 9, 2009

    Name: Robert Mitchell Skidders Born: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Weight: 6 lbs. Parents: Tonya Montroy and Vincent Skidders Grandparents: Leonard and Penny Montroy, Theresa Skidders and the late Robert Skidders...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Jan 9, 2009

    Name: Bladen Floyd David Born: Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 15oz. Length: 19 inches Parents: Kanenhanoron David Thompson and Tamara Boileau Grandparents: Lorraine Thompson and the late Floyd David, Pete Boileau Great Grandparents: Madeline David and the late Ross David, Florette Boileau and the late Albert Boileau....

  • It’s a Boy!

    Jan 9, 2009

    Name: Max Harold LaJoie Born: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Weight: 8 lbs. 5.6 ozs. Length: 23 inches Parents: Christie Boots and Ron LaJoie Sibling: Shelby LaJoie Maternal Grandparents: Harriet Jock Cheek and Tim “Dooley” Thompson Paternal Grandparents: Wendy Wetherby and Ronald LaJoie Sr. Great Grandfather: Edgar Jock...

  • Ray Fadden’s Needles & Porcupines

    Dr Barbara Gray|Jan 9, 2009

    When I decided to start off the New Year writing about the Porcupine, immediately Ray Fadden and Needles, a baby Porcupine he rescued, came to mind. Ray Fadden grew up in the Adirondack Mountains. He spent many years learning all he could about the environment around him. He studied and learned all he could about the Haudenosaunee culture and the Creator’s creatures. Not only did Ray have this desire to learn about these things, he also spent his life devoted to them.  I do not think there is on...

  • Otsísto (Otsistókwa)

    Jan 9, 2009

    1. Oh nikatsistohkò:ten? What type of star? 2. Katsistohkwahòn:tsi Dark star 3. Katsistohkwarà:ken Light star 4. Katsistohkwes It is a long star 5. Ken’nikatsistohkwésha It is a short star 6. Katsistohkowá:nen It is a big star 7. Ken’nikatsistohkwá:’a It is a little star 8. Katsistohkwí:io It is a nice star 9. Katsistohkwáksen It is an ugly star 10. Katsistohkwaséstsi It is an new star 11. Iotsistohkwakaión:’on It is a old star 12. Iotsistohkwa’taríhen The star is warm 13. Í:iah teiotsistohkwa’t...

  • Traditional Mohawk Ceremonies

    Jan 9, 2009
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    Reprinted from booklet produced by the North American Indian Travelling College Throughout the year Mohawk people gather to give thanks for the constant return of gifts the Creator has put here for us. Certain events take place at almost every ceremony. The first being the thanksgiving Address Ohen:tonkarihwatehkwen -which is recited at the beginning and end of every ceremony. It is an acknowledgement and thanksgiving to all creation. First to the people who have gathered, then mother Earth,...

  • Blast from the Past

    Jan 9, 2009

    Old Hogansburg RITUAL TEAM – The Independent Order of Forresters, Court 300, ritual team. The picture was taken about 1908. According to Louis Lazore, Massena, the only surviving member of the team, the group put on degrees and did Indian dances at various affairs throughout the north country. From left: John Back, Pete Loran, Louis Lazore, Noah LaFrance, Alex White and Moses White. Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our...

  • Turkey Cheeseburgers

    Jan 9, 2009

    1  pkg. ( about 1 1/4 pounds) ground turkey 1  medium-size zucchini trimmed and grated ( about 1 cup ) 1  cup of shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/2  teaspoon salt 1/2  teaspoon onion powder 1/2  teaspoon dried basil 1/4  teaspoon black pepper 4  Multigrain Rolls Lettuce leaves (optional) Sliced tomato (optional) 1- Heat broiler, arranging rack so that burgers will be about 2 inches from heat.   2- In a large bowl, combine turkey, zucchini, cheese, salt, onion powder, basil and pepper.    Mix well and form into four flat patties, each about 5 inc...

  • Back to it.

    An Anonymous Mother|Jan 9, 2009

    Here I am after a few weeks of quality time with Baby T. We had a good break, I could tell that as the holidays approached my little guy was ready for it. It was starting to be a fight to get him to school and bed. He would drag his feet so slowly across the floor to his boots that I felt like I was saying, “Hurry up, come on” fifty times a morning. Even his teachers had commented that not just him but all the kids in his class were in need of a serious break. The last week and a half before the two weeks off we had to keep reminding Baby T of...

  • November and December Athlete Students at SRCS – 2008

    Sesi King|Jan 9, 2009

    The Salmon River Athlete Students for November and December have been selected by their coaches. Their photographs will hang along with September and October choices and each will also receive certificates from the Salmon River Athletic Hall of Fame and a $25 certificate from Akwesasne Jreck Subs. Members of the Hall of Fame Joe Binion and Bill Plante made the presentation to the students. November’s first winner is Tahentahawi Chubb for her participation in the sport of Salmon River Cross C...

  • National Lacrosse League Bandits Begin Season

    Sesi King|Jan 9, 2009

    The Buffalo Bandits (NLL) had their opening game on Saturday January 3rd against the Philadelphia Wings.  It was a special evening besides being the first game of the season.  There was a Buffalo Bandits Tribute to Tom Borrelli, the Bandits news sports reporter.  He accidentally fell to his death in November 2008.  He was a Tonawanda native who began writing about the Bandits in 1992.  He was a reporter who has covered the most news on lacrosse than any other reporter.  This 2009 season is d...

  • Buffalo Bandits Opener

    Jan 9, 2009

    Bandits defeat Wings in season opener, 15-11 Sellout crowd watches Buffalo win on banner raising night 1/3/2009 - The Buffalo Bandits defeated the Philadelphia Wings 15-11 before a sellout crowd of 18,690 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo on Saturday night. Mark Steenhuis led the Bandits with four goals and four assists on the night that the Bandits unveiled their 2008 championship banner and honored the late Tom Borrelli. Geoff Snider had a goal and five assists for the Wings and won 24 out of 27 faceof...

  • Ahkwesahsne Goalie talent is growing

    Sesi King|Jan 9, 2009

    Cory Garrow is the son of Belva and Dan Garrow of the Tsi Snaihne District, Ahkwesahsne. He is a 13 year old young man who attends Salmon River and has two sisters, Toni and Riley who also play hockey. Cory’s experiences as a goalie began at a young age and his story will tell an interesting and impressive path to his success of today. Cory began playing hockey at age 4 in the North Franklin Program- At age 5, he began skating in the I.P Program for Ahkwesahsne where by the age of 6, Cory knew h...

  • Atom B1 competes in St. Isidore hockey tournament

    Jan 9, 2009

    On Saturday, December the 13th the Akwesasne Atom B1 team traveled to St. Isidore (hockey) Tournament. There were 8 teams fighting for the A final or the B final championship. The eight teams included St. Isidore, Akwesasne B1, Charlan B1, Sandy Hill B1, Sandy Hill B2, Embrun B1, Embrun B2, and the Osgoode-Rideau Senators B3. Akwesasne played their first game against Charlan. Our team of nine boys and two girls worked extra hard for this 6 to 3 victory. The goals were scored by Tyler Armstrong unassisted, Amber Thomas assisted by Tyler...

  • Attack competes in Bell Capital Cup

    Jan 9, 2009

    The Akwesasne Atom B2 Hockey Team, Attack, participated in the world’s biggest minor hockey tournament: the Bell Capital Cup in Ottawa, held last week. The first game was played on Sunday, Dec. 28 against the Blackburn Stingers. In a tense game the Akwesasne players came out with the victory of 4-2. Scoring in the first period was Kenan Herne assisted by Keaton Johnson. There were no goals in the second period and in the third period Gage King scored two unassisted goals and Kenan Herne scored o...

  • To the Community of Akwesasne:

    Jan 9, 2009

    Thank you for thinking of us and sending over the great food, goodies and other necessities. Everything is much appreciated and everyone acts differently when packages come into the office. But you can see by the expression on their faces they are happy to see each and every package that we receive. You can say everyday here right now is like Christmas. Thank yo ufrom some of the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division G2 ACE....