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Four Akwesasne children were recognized for their outstanding achievements, acts of kindness, and caring personalities Sunday at the Standard-Freeholder’s Search for Great Kids banquet. Semi-finalists in the competition were invited to the annual banquet, and the finalist in each of six categories was named. Kolten Oakes-Cook, Laney Tahy, Albert Terrance and Waheson Lazore represented Akwesasne, where they were honored on stage along with many other children from Cornwall and surrounding a...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe discovered this week that the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino’s name has been used in an online sweepstakes scam that has victimized numerous people across the country. A company calling themselves “AKMO Financial” allegedly based out of Calgary, Canada apparently issued fraudulent “prize” checks in the neighborhood of $4,000 to an unknown number of U.S. residents. The casino was first alerted to the scam on Sunday, January 27, when a California resident contacted officials to determine if the check they received was real....
The owner of Dabiew’s Market in Bombay aligned with a New York assemblyman Monday in announcing their plan to file a tax fairness lawsuit against Gov. Eliot Spitzer and the state tax commissioner. Don Dabiew, who owns the store with his wife, and Assemblyman David Townsend said they were pursuing legal action in an attempt to compel the governor to enforce a state law that would put an end to tax free sales of cigarettes on reservations to non-Natives. A 2006 state law was intended to require all stores on reservations to charge sales tax on t...
A passport clinic held at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s community building Saturday helped to prepare tribal members for new federal regulations implemented by the U.S. government. As of Jan. 31, 2008, travelers passing through the U.S. Customs by land will be required to show a valid government-issued I.D. – such as a driver’s license – while also having proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. The full regulations of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will be impleme...
Lionel J. Lafrance, age 47, of 80 Third Street, St. Regis, QC, died on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site. He was the son of William Lafrance Sr. of St. Regis and the late Margaret (Bush) Lafrance. Dear brother of Francis Lafrance (Martha), Sheila Lafrance, William Lafrance Jr. (Hilary) all of Snye, QC, Michael Lafrance, Carol Lafrance, Leona Lafrance all of St. Regis, QC and Derrick Lafrance (Myra) of Hogansburg, NY. Also survived by many nieces and...
Happy 25th Birthday son. I miss your smiles, your jokes and laughter. You always had something smart to say to me. I miss you so much. I never thought you would go before me. You are my son, my best friend. My heart is broken, it can never be mended back together. I know you’re in a better place now. There’s not a day that goes by without you in my thoughts. Love you always and miss you badly, Mom. P.S. Tell Cody & Mitchy, Happy Birthday, from Brooks....
Hey, my big brother, Man it’s been 18 years since I last laid eyes on your angel face! One would think this gets easier but I can’t see how! Family members say my son looks like you! His face lights up when he hears them crying and that look in his eye’s like it’s his job to fix it, is the same look you gave me growing up! I can see happiness in mom and dad’s eyes when they watch him play but at the same time deep sadness as they remember you when you were his age doing the same thing! Mom...
Thank You The Kateri Circle of the St. Regis Mission would like to thank the community of Akwesasne and the surrounding communities who supported all of our fundraising efforts in 2007. We had a heavy load in 2007, but thanks to all the wonderful support we received we made it. A special thanks goes out to the Mohawk Bingo Palace, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, CKON Radio, Anonymous Male Supporter, Phillip Francis, William Francis, Shirley & Phil White, Mike Thomas, Pete Martin, the Family of Arlene David, the Snye Recreation Committee M...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership. Lana Ivany, age 17, daughter of Marlene Thompson of Akwesasne and Todd Ivany, a non-native. Samantha Benedict, age 17, daughter of Lloyd Benedict of Akwesasne and Donna Kosinski Benedict, a non-native. Juan Alvarez, age 17, son of Valerie Cree Cook of Akwesasne and Juan Alvarez, a non-native. Michelle Thompson, age 17, daughter of Jonathan Thompson of Akwesasne and Jill Simser Thompson of Moose Cree First Nation. Meshkweb Akiwenzie, age 17, son of...
On Sunday, January 27th at the American Legion Post #1479, Auxiliary members, community members and students volunteered their time to pack up boxes for the soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank you to Paulette White who was instrumental in organizing and collecting from the employees of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, which included donations from the Senior’s Center. Donations were also received from Harvey and Marlene Arquette, the late Harvey and Genevieve Tarbell’s children who...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club would like to extend a “Niawen Kowa” to the members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino management team for their gracious donation. The team, led by Emily Lauzon, provided their expertise to teach a Casino Operations class at Iohahi:io. Through their hard work they were able to donate $1,913.54 for renovation of the training room at the Club. Special thanks go out to Mark Garrow, Michael Conners, Rocky Matthews, Tony Tasco, Raymond Swamp, Joseph Trombley and Emi...
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 23rd, 2008, at 10:40 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a suspicious 2007 Dodge Caravan traveling westbound on Island Road in Akwesasne, Ontario and then travel northbound towards Cornwall, Ontario. The officer stopped the van on Brookdale Avenue in Cornwall. The officer approached the driver and observed fine cut tobacco clippings on the rear bumper and that the inside of the van was filled to the top with garbage bags. RCMP officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Det...
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 24th, 2008, officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwall and Valleyfield offices, Kingston RCMP Customs and Excise Unit, Ottawa RCMP Customs and Excise Unit, Canada Border Services Agency, Ontario Provincial Police, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Cornwall Community Police Service and the Ontario Ministry of Revenue Special Investigations Branch participated in an enforcement day targeting known organizations involved in the smuggling of contraband tobacco from the Cornwall area. Ind...
AKWESASNE- The Mohawk language is an essential part of who we are and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is taking major steps to revitalize the use of Kanienke:ha/ Mohawk in the work place. The Tribe is sponsoring 50 scholarships for tribal employees to participate in the Kanienke:ha/Mohawk Language Computer Training program developed by the Akwesasne Economic Development Agency. The classes are being held at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club Computer Lab. This joint venture will also give the ABGC...
St. Lawrence University Canton, NY – Ryan T. Ransom ’09 of Hogansburg participated in St. Lawrence University’s International Study Program for the Fall 2007 semester. St. Lawrence, a coeducational liberal arts and sciences institution of 2,000 students in Canton, NY, operates programs of study in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Spain, and Trinidad/Tobago. Ransom graduated from Massena Central High School in Massena. He studi...
The St. Regis Mohawk School library was full of activities on January 23rd. Several parents/caregivers along with their toddlers and preschoolers gathered to participate in the “Beginning With Books” Program. The “Beginning With Books” Program provides an opportunity for preschoolers to attend a literacy hour at the St. Regis Mohawk School. During the hour, participants read books, worked on crafts, sang songs, did finger plays, and had a healthy snack together. On January 23rd., Ms. Christine McKane shared a story called Seven Blind Mice by...
Tsi Snaihne School celebrated Family Literacy Day on Friday, January 25th. Students invited family members to the school from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. to enjoy some literacy-related activities in the gym. Approximately 54 families enjoyed spending time together playing many different fun-filled games. Some of the stations included Alphabet Twister, Bingo, a Puppet Theatre, a Comfy Corner for Reading, Sight Word Match-It Race, Alphabet Puzzles and a variety of board games. A bountiful snack area...
At their January meeting, members of the Alpha Delta (AD) chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) made lap robes and cancer treatment caps for patients receiving treatment at Alice Hyde Medical Center. ADK is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding. The AD chapter has been active in the Malone area for nearly 30 years. Over 45,000 ADK members around the world participate in opportunities for recognition of their...
For the second time in a month, a chart-topping country singer has added Akwesasne to their tour route and performed for a North Country crowd at the All-Inn Lounge. This weekend, Joe Diffie was in town, adding to the thirst for live entertainment growing in the area when first the Tragically Hip performed locally, followed by a Lorrie Morgan show last month. Diffie is easily one of Nashville’s success stories, as his voice and talent sent songs like “If You Want Me To”, “Third Rock from th...
Last week students at Kana:takon School were busy every day with a different physical activity project and the school and team spirit was palpable. The school was participating in the Canada Winter Games Day challenge – a nationwide event that encourages schools to engage in physical activity for at least one day. The school decided to make their participation a weeklong event, and on the final day the students were active for hours with the last challenges. “The Canadian Association for Hea...
1. Wakathorahserón:se I have a cold 2. Wakenontsistanón:wa’ks My head hurts 3. Wakenon’waranón:wa’ks My brain hurts 4. Wakahonhtanón:wa’ks My ear hurts 5. Kahshà:kha I am coughing 6. Waken’tswe’nanón:wa’ks My chest hurts 7. Wa’katawennaná:kton I lost my voice 8. Wakenia’kwanón:wa’ks My throat is sore 9. Tewake’nión:kwes My nose is stuffed up 10. Waktsi’niónhkerote My nose is runny 11. Tewaki’tsionhstánions I am sneezing 12. Satshi’nionkeró:ke Wipe your nose 13. Ierakewá:tha ohiatónhsera í:satst nó:nen tensen’tsiónhste Use a tissue when...
The following are some facts about snowflakes. You will see the words snowflake and snow crystal mentioned in the facts below. In actuality a snow crystal has six sides and is small, and a snowflake is made from several six-sided crystals stuck together. Often though, a snow crystal is called a snowflake and a snowflake is called a snow crystal. 1. We have all heard the saying, “there are no two snowflakes that are alike”. Most of us, however, do not know that the saying is attributed to Wilson A. Bentley (1865-1931). Bentley lived in...
This book gives you a whole new idea of vampires. The vampire myths you’ve heard have all been changed. New species of vampires are invented. Richelle Mead is really fun and original. I would read more books by this author Rose Hathaway is a dhampir, a half-breed of human and vampire blood. Rose is Lissa’s best friend and protector, since Lissa is a Moroi princess and is wanted by the strogoi as one of their own. Strogoi are ruthless and strong vampires and they want Lissa. Rose and Lissa had run away from St. Vladimir’s School in order to es...
Each year the Massena Nursery School organizes a Kidfest – a carnival-like event at the J.W. Leary School that raises funds for the younger kids. Volunteers create games and run them, while visitors with their children of all ages purchase inexpensive tickets and make their way through the junior highs’ gymnasium. Candy, popcorn, and other treats energized the children, while face painting, bouncy houses and games gave them lots to do. Several Akwesasne families made the trip to Massena to joi...
St. Regis Mohawk School, Grade 4, 1957...
