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Several local law enforcement agencies teamed up for a hockey tournament fundraiser at Anowarakowa Arena on Friday, Jan. 10. The benefit raised money to benefit the Akwesasne Minor Sports lacrosse and hockey programs. It was organized by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Association, the union representing AMPS officers. "We just want the community to know ... we want to give back to the community as much as we can," AMPS Police Association president Mike Biron said. Teams including AMPS, U.S. Border...
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne wishes to inform the community that effective immediately, the Canada Border Services Agency has implemented a new Primary Question to be asked of ALL travelers. The new Primary Question is as follows: “Are you, your vehicle or any goods in your possession arriving from the United States?” It is CBSA’s hope that in asking the question in this manner it will alleviate some of the ambiguities that resulted from asking the former Primary Question, which was: “Where are you coming from?” If...
Last Wednesday night, January 8th, the Snye Recreation was packed with Elvis fans young and old. The younger crowd, who may not have known the music of Elvis Presley, sure know it now. And TJ and the band "To Memphis and Back" surely made them fans. The event was a benefit to raise money for the Akwesasne Winter Carnival, which the Snye Recreation is putting on this year. Kudos to the Snye Rec for coming up with such an awesome idea as January 8th was Elvis's birthday, which made it the perfect...
A College Financial Aid Night was co-hosted by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Higher Education Program, SUNY Potsdam and the Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education Post-Secondary Program on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Senior Center. Seventy college-bound students and their parents participated in the information packed event. Sub-Chief Michael Conners commented on the evening's impact stating, "It's humbling to see so many of our Mohawk youth and families have shown commitment to their educati...
Began her journey into the spirit world on January 11, 2014. She is the loving daughter of Leah Stock and Joshua Thompson; sister to Iris, Roy, Howard, Tommy, and May, all pre-deceased; and, mother to Karihwakeron Tim Thompson. An aunt and great aunt to many, and simply known as "Aunty" to many more. She will be greatly missed and remembered as a kind and giving person. A service was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Wahta Community Centre on Muskoka Road 38. Sylvia will be laid to rest...
AKWESASNE – After a brief illness, Mr. Edward "Rateh" Lazore, age 67, of Sweet Flag Estates, passed away Tuesday evening, January 14, 2014 at Massena Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past week. Rateh was born February 25, 1946 in Snye, Quebec, the son of the late Mose and Marion Seymour Lazore and attended school in the Snye. He married Gloria Thomas on February 25, 2002 in Syracuse. Rateh was a laborer for various constructions companies in Syracuse for many years b...
NIAWENKOWA On behalf of the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs; Clanmothers and Faithkeepers, we would like to thank all those who participated and helped at our Midwinter Ceremonies. The Bigheads went around to each household encouraging them to put their regular schedules aside and to join us at our Midwinter Ceremonies. To all community businesses that found time on their busy schedule to plow our driveway and parking lots was greatly appreciated; to name a few Lazore’s Construction; Carey Terrance - Twinleaf; Roger Jock for chopping up the i...
Middlebury, VT- Anna Kelly, daughter of Bruce and Jocelyn Kelly of Bombay, NY was named a College Scholar during the fall 2013 term at Middlebury College. To be named a College Scholar is the highest recognition for academic achievement at the liberal arts institute in Vermont. A College Scholar at Middlebury must carry a full course load of four or more classes during the semester, achieve a grade point average of 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, with no grade lower than a B-....
While we all love a great pair of heels, blinged out jewels and a cute purse as we approach a new season in fashion, nothing goes better with any ensemble, be it couture, trendy or cultural, than a big generous heart. The fashionistas of Akwesasne showed their generous hearts by attending the Christmas Candyland Charity Fashion Show on December 19th at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. While the average 15-year-old is enjoying life, attending high school and looking forward to getting her driving...
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The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Broadband Initiative is finally coming to the use of Akwesasronon. The fiber cable coming into the houses of residents who live in the southern portion of Akwesasne holds unlimited possibilities, but for now, in simpler terms, it will get you super fast internet. Wideband Networks is a new company in Akwesasne located at 477 Frogtown Rd, in Suite 205. They provide high speed internet and telephone services with video services coming soon. Fallan Davis, Executive Ad...
(HOGANSBURG, NY, January 9, 2014) – The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort is hosting a Spring Bridal Show in the Winter Ballroom on Sunday January 19th from 10:00AM-3:00PM. The Show features vendors, bridal giveaways, a fashion show, and entertainment. Admission is FREE. The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort has partnered with Joanne Dumers of Cheers Event Planning in Raymondville to organize its first Spring Bridal Show. Dozens of local business owners within the bridal and events industry have registered. Brides-to-be are welcomed to attend the s...
Nothing new for the Iroquois in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2014 State of the State address delivered on January 8 in Albany. The State will continue to pretend the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy does not exist. He deliberately did not invite the legitimate representatives of the Confederacy to the State Capitol since it would require him to acknowledge that the Grand Council of the Haudenosaunee does indeed speak on behalf of the majority of the 80,000 plus Iroquois. Cuomo carefully chose the weakest cultural and political links a...
In 2013 we could spay/neuter 75 cats thanks to a great turnout at our first Strut Your Mutt fundraiser in 2012. Shown in this picture is "Mama Cat" with the Borderline store clerk. Mama Cat is one of the cats who were spayed at our May 11, 2013 event with SpayNeuterNow at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club. She was a skinny stray living outside the Borderline store and having too many litters that did not always survive. She is now having an easy life as the official "store cat". Loving happy...
Rorontakehte David, 5/6 grade student at the Kanatakon School, made this fan in the fan making class taught by Ian Clute held this week at the school....
An Enbridge grant enabled the Kanatakon School to hold a fan making class on Monday for students in grades two and higher. Ian Clute was recruited to come and teach the classes and he showed the students how to make the fans and helped with assembly....
Submitted by D'Arcy O'Connell Tsi Snaihne School celebrated student excellence on Tuesday, January 7th. A monthly awards assembly was held in the gym. Awards were presented for the student of the month, character trait and physical education....
Congratulations to Pvt. Aaron (Tahentishon) Francis on graduating from Marine Boot Camp on November 27th. Good luck in your career as a Marine, we are all very proud of you!! Love, Ista and Rakeni and all your siblings...
When you have snow and cold weather there are so many things to do, some have a cost and others don’t. Snowshoeing is wonderful because you don’t need any special skills to strap on the shoes and go have fun. Rental isn’t expensive and most places offer group rates if you ever get together with others for the day. We went snowshoeing one snowy day... Wonderful! Nature Trails, Robert Moses Nature Center in Massena Have a Nerf-gun battle. Indoor ice rinks are fun; we have our own arena on Cornwall Island, schools, and one at the St. Lawre...
BY ROSEMARY BONAPARTE A few years ago I wrote some articles for Indian Time and called them Senior Moments. I wrote about funny (or odd) things that were happening to me and other people. Some of the other people have even forgiven me. Well, lately things have been happening and no one else mentions them so I thought I’d try again. Last night, on Elvis’ birthday, there was a concert starring T. J. Jackson singing Elvis songs. It was sponsored by the Winter Carnival committee. It was excellent. I don’t think Elvis himself ever sang as many...
Help St. Jude’s For more than 30 years, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children has cared for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. To help fund programs, old cards are recycled and new ones created. Some facts for helping: -Cards are accepted all year long -All types of greeting cards are accepted: birthday, thank-you, holiday themed and all-occasion. -Only the front of the card is used. -Make sure there is no writing on the backside. -5x7 inch size or smaller are best to send. -No Disney, Hallmark or American Greeting cards can be acc...
Reprinted from Legends of the Iroquois By Tehanetorens Continued from last week Following each other single file, they left the clearing and disappeared up the runway from where they had come. The big chief rabbit waited until the last rabbit had left the clearing. Then, giving a final thump, he too hopped up the rabbit trail and was soon lost to view. The two boys were very surprised at what they had seen. Quickly they returned to the hunting camp where they told their father what they had seen. Their father laughed and said that they were...
Front row: Sweets Jacobs. Second row: Janet Tatro, Brigitte Blazina and Diane King. Third row: Amanda Garrow, Karole Mitchell and Michelle Sawatis. Back row: Kyle Thompson. Photo submitted by Kyle Thompson....
Looking Back – Photos from 2013...
