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Akwesasne, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Forest Resources Program has developed plans to improve forest health in forested areas located in Akwesasne. The plans were created in an effort to head off the potential risks from the emerald ash borer that have been steadily expanding its reach since first discovered in Detroit, MI in 2002. Since its introduction to the United States from Asia, the ash borer has destroyed millions of ash trees, which is of significant importance and concern for...
On Friday, January 23, the Anowarakowa Arena was packed with law enforcement agencies coming together for a good cause. It was the third annual hockey tournament, and this year it benefited the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group. Teams were from Kahnawake, OPP, Cornwall, US Border Patrol, Ottawa and AMPS/Tribal Police. A benefit pulled pork lunch started at 11am and there were raffles galore. The benefit tournament was won by the OPP....
Submitted by AMBE From Tsiothohrhkó:wa/January 21-23, 2015, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was host to Dave "Jaegar" Jones, and, as he would call them, three of his Turtles: Angela, Darren and Tekwan. Dave Jones (Ojibwe Tribe) of the Garden River First Nation, Ontario is the founder and owner of Turtle Concepts (TC). Dave is a former teacher who has taught in remote Aboriginal communities. He is a motivational speaker who empowers people of all ages to restore their...
SRCS Boys Basketball SR boys basketball avenge earlier loss to Potsdam. The second meeting of the season was far different than the first, when Salmon River played host to the Potsdam Sandstoners last Friday night. Losers by 22 points in December, the Shamrocks stormed to a 20-17 lead and pulled away in the second half to a 51-32 win, to hand Potsdam its second Central Division loss of the season. "I feel that we are where we need to be defensively," said Coach Shawn Miller. The boys' hard work...
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Last Thursday, a heartwarming scene took place at the shop of Andria Cooke. Logan Mitchell, daughter of Keith Mitchell, went to pick up a puppy that is sure to be seen around this spring. Logan stopped at Smoking Arrow last Wednesday morning to check out the cutest little Shih-Tzu you've ever seen. Later that evening, Keith stopped in and saw the puppy as well. Andria's kennel carries Maltese, Pomeranian, Poodle and Shih-Tzu puppies when her pairs have litters every one or two years. The little...
THANK YOU The Epilepsy Support Group of Akwesasne would like to thank everyone involved with Friday’s fundraiser which was a great success! We are very grateful to the Law Enforcement Hockey Tournament organizers for choosing our group to be the fundraising recipients of their hockey tournament this year! Thank you and a job well done to the tournament organizers: Ranatiiostha Swamp, Michelle Rolfe, Pat Pyke, Lori White, Rachel Thomas; the AMPS & staff; to all the teams that participated in the Hockey tournament; the Anowarakowa Arena Staff; t...
The Akwesasne Police Hockey Team would like to thank the community as well as the following persons and business list for their support in this years fundraising efforts for Epilepsy Support Group of Akwesasne. This years tournament consisted of 7 teams which ran from 8 am to 8 pm. Congratulations goes out to the 2015 Tournament Champions: Ottawa Police Service. Congratulations also goes out to the support group volunteer members for a job well done in preparing the meals for the players and the community members that stopped by. I would like...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort is pleased to present a special fund raising event, "Dining Out for a Cause," on Thursday, January 29, 2015. The event will take place between the hours of 4pm-10pm. This event is hosted to benefit the Love, Hope, Strength Foundation, which has come to the aid of many individuals throughout the North Country, and most recently our own Laurie Conners and Shepard LaPage. Throughout this past summer and fall a number of events were held in the North Country to...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) would like to inform the community of the recent decision by Council and Executive Services to close the Administration Building #2, or Mohawk Government building, on a permanent basis. This decision was made following consultation with professionals and discussions amongst staff. Ultimately, ensuring the health and safety of employees was the most important factor. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne took all necessary steps in order to determine whether or not the building should be re-entered and decided it...
Name: Alijah Paulie Boots-Benedict Born: November 4, 2014 Weight: 7lbs. 9 oz. Length: 21 inches Parents: Alene Boots Siblings: Aiden Boots Maternal Grandparents: Sandra Boots & Larry David...
By: Rachelle Garrow-Hayes Face it: it's January. The dreary weather is matched only by the dreariness of a house stripped of holiday decorations and pretty lights. You and your family muddle through the great dull stretch between New Year's Day and spring after the excitement of the holidays. If you're in the January slump, take heart! There's another side to January: The look of a new, clean, fresh January calendar. The absent of tinsel and other holiday debris. The sweet silence when the...
All students who received perfect attendance for the month of December had their names put into a drawing, at each grade level, to receive the Perfect Attendance Award. Each winner received a goody bag donated by CKON....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the Akwesasne community that there are four new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) guards assigned to the CBSA Port of Entry in Cornwall. These guards have not yet received cultural sensitivity training and their line of questioning may be intrusive. Please be brief and accurate in responding to questions, and declare any and all items purchased in the U.S. MCA is currently in discussions with CBSA to schedule a new cultural sensitivity training session this spring. If you encounter an issue at...
Submitted by Kaly White The CATS Spay/Neuter Program is planning on becoming a non-profit organization. This means we will be able to secure more funding to help spay/neuter cats and also move forward to start helping dogs. Our ultimate goal is to start an animal shelter and rescue services. We need dedicated volunteers to help with this. If you care about animals and can commit to attending monthly meetings and organize fundraisers then we need you on our team. Please call 315-600-7413 and leave your name and contact information or inbox us...
Anna Kelly, daughter of Bruce and Jocelyn Kelly of Bombay, NY, was named to the Dean's list during the fall 2014 term at Middlebury College. The Dean's list is the second highest recognition for academic achievement at the liberal arts institution in Vermont. To be selected for the Dean's List, students must carry a full course load of four or more classes during the semester, achieve a grade point average of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and earn no grade lower than a B minus. Situated in...
Arrest warrant: On Jan. 10, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Ariwiio L. Swamp, 23, of Hogansburg for an active warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail with orders to return on Feb. 24. Resisting arrest: On Jan. 17, Tribal police arrested Darren A. George, 52 of Hogansburg for resisting arrest, misdemeanor and disorderly conduct. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond. Resisting Arrest: On Jan. 21, Tribal Police...
1. Back is Best Always place baby on his or her back for sleep – for nighttime sleep AND nap time sleep. The back sleeping position reduces the risk of SIDS. 2. Swaddling Pediatricians recommend swaddling baby for sleep time during the first three months. Babies have the Moro or startle reflex until approximately 3 months of age, which causes them to flail their arms and legs and wake themselves up. Swaddling helps reduce awakenings caused by the startle reflex. Babies sleep better when swaddled and on their backs. The Slumber Swaddle™ with the...
Reader submission by Kayla Point She:kon/Greetings Akwesasne, and to the Alumni of the Personal Development and Employment Program, because of your dedication we are still here. I would like to introduce the community to the Personal Development and Employment program, otherwise known as P.D. & E. What is P.D. & E.? It is a program developed by the Akwesasne Area Management Board. Some might know it as a chance to get back into the workforce and brush up on their skills, others are just graduating high school or college, some are facing...
Submitted by Charles Kader HOGANSBURG, N.Y. – Dale White has been a practicing lawyer for three decades now. A lot has changed in the world during that time, he admits, but the role of the attorney has remained the same..."You always have to do your best to represent your clients at all times. That is the bottom line, whether you are an in-house attorney, in a big law firm, in the government, legal services, or in solo practice," White says. Even when you are arguing your case before the U...
You have your smart phone; your tablet and you have your child who is under the age of five. Where do you go from there when it comes to handing them your technology and what they are going to do with it. First – you need to make a folder for them, they can recognize this with their name and your child(ren) will be know as “just their space”. Anything app that goes in there should be carefully looked over before you allow your child to open it – even if it come highly recommended by your best friend, teacher or local newspaper. There may be thi...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County It may be time to tell the CFL to get the LED out. No, the Canadian Football League doesn’t need to shape up, but there are some compelling reasons to think about switching from compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) to bulbs that use light-emitting diodes (LED). A diode is an essential component of all electronics, ensuring electricity flows only in the direction you want it to. The batteries integral to my home’s solar-electric system would “leak” their sun-gen...
Mohawk Lesson...
Introduction of Own Name and Interpretation: A name is determined by your clan, gender, season, weather, or landmark event signifying the coming of a child. There are three main clans here amongst the Kanienkehaka Nation. They are Turtle, Wolf and Bear. According to tradition, the mother carries the clan and that will determine the name that the child will carry. When a girl is born the mother’s father or uncle will name the little girl (to prevent favoritism). When a boy is born, the father’s mother will name him (also to prevent fav...
This year, follow BBB’s five resolutions and stay scam free in 2015. Keep your computer programs and passwords up-to-date. Those reminders to update your Internet browser, operating system and other software are annoying, but don’t ignore them. Keeping your programs current is a great defense against malware. Software manufactures continually update programs to protect against the latest viruses. To create strong passwords, combine lowercase and capital letters with a mix of numbers and symbols. Go ahead and write your passwords down, but don...
