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The Massena Lady Raiders are the 2014-2015 NYSPHSAA hockey champions, their first-ever state crown. "The entire experience has been amazing. I am very proud of my players and assistant coaches for all of their hard work!" Lady Raiders Coach Jenn Gray said in an emailed statement. "The outpouring of support we have received from both the Massena and Akwesasne communities has been overwhelmingly awesome!" They finished the season with a 14-8 record. "I can honestly say we did not have many...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Finance Department would like to share information with the community regarding the salaries of MCA Chiefs. Occasionally, the media misinterprets information published in financial audits and presents it incorrectly to the public. MCA wishes to clarify information that was recently circulated online; this information was not verified with MCA before being posted. The base salary for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief is $90,043.40. The base salary for...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's February Monthly Tribal Meeting began with a special presentation by Social Services Division Director Karonienhawi Thomas (left), Director of Education Stephanie Cook (right) and Tribal Chief of Police Matt Rourke to Rakwirahes Pembleton, son of Rasennes and Pamela Pembleton. The three tribal directors expressed words of appreciation and presented a kastowah to Rakwirahes for his help in reciting the Ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen (Thanksgiving Address) at the Child...
Akwesasne, NY – One of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's priorities is to provide our youth with educational opportunities beyond the scope of the classroom. At the United South Eastern Tribe Impact Week, four talented students from Akwesasne were selected to represent their community and Native youth through the Close Up Foundation. The programs give students a front row seat to democratic process and walk away with a perspective on how Washington, D.C. and Indian Country work together. The ope...
AKWESASNE – Ms. E. Laura Connors, 86, passed away Sunday morning, February 8, 2015 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te – Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility, where she had been a resident for the past four years. Laura was born July 23, 1928 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Angus and Eva Benedict Connors. She enjoyed knitting and embroidery, having made scarves and pot holders throughout the years. Laura loved the holidays and enjoyed dressing up for the occasion. She was a communicant of the St....
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Veronica Mary Madeline Cook, 74, of 966 River Road, Snye, passed away early Monday morning, February 9, 2015 at Cornwall Community Hospital, where she had been a patient since October. Veronica was born February 29, 1940 in Snye, Quebec the daughter of the late Mitchell Thomas and Theresa Phillips Oakes. She attended schools in Snye and Montreal and later achieved her nursing degree from St. Lawrence College in Cornwall. She married Frank M. Cook, which ended in divorce. V...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Mary N. White, 71, of 350 St. Regis Road, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, February 6, 2015 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Mary was born on February 25, 1943 at the family home in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late John Percy and Louise M. David Brown. She first attended Mohawk and Bombay schools before graduating from Salmon River Central School. She later took secretarial courses in Buffalo. On June 27, 1959, she married Larry J. White at St. Regis Catholic Church w...
HELENA – Mrs. Anna Mae (Garrow) Besaw, 91, of 1576 State Route 37C, passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. A complete obituary will be published next week....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s next General Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre. Community members are encouraged to attend meetings for important updates and discussions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2348. GENERAL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Council Attendance 2. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA a. Council 3. RULES OF ORDER a. Chairperson 4. AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ANNUAL REPORT a. Chief Benedict 5...
February 9, 2015 Letter to the Editor VOTE NO! I am concerned about the Matrimonial Real Property Law that is currently being voted upon by the community. I believe that you should vote no or do not vote. There is a need to have approximately 2000 members voting to arrive at the magic number to have this law accepted by the Federal Government. It has been rejected by the Federal Government already. This is one more step in becoming a municipality. "Are we ready for this?" is a question that we s...
The Village School's hardest working and most determined students were given their January recognition last Tuesday Jan. 3rd....
Photos by Tim Brown The St. Regis Mohawk School held their monthly Student Achievement Assembly for January last week. The character trait for the month of January was "cooperation." Classroom and special area teachers chose students who work hard, have a positive attitude and are a positive role model, complete their schoolwork, follow school rules, have good manners, and exemplify the character trait of the month. Congratulation and good job students!...
As the first activity for the Akwesasne Winter Carnival 2015, famous artist Wilson Bickford, from the "Painting with Wilson Bickford" television program instructed the class at the Kateri Hall. The "Painting with Wilson Bickford" show airs on Monday at 1:30pm locally in Northern New York. Johanne Jackson, well known herself for her paintings, brought in Bickford after seeing how many people were interested since last year's Winter Carnival's painting class as so successful. The class was well...
Hunting and fishing rights are some of the special rights that Native Americans enjoy as a result of the treaties signed between their tribes and the federal government. Historically, hunting and fishing were critically important to Native American tribes. Fish and wildlife were a primary source of food and trade goods, and tribes based their own seasonal movements on fish migrations. In addition, fish and wildlife played a central role in the spiritual and cultural framework of Native American life. As the Court noted, access to fish and...
Felony DWI: On Jan. 30, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Richard D. Piper, 38, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for a class D felony counts of driving while intoxicated and operate motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level .08 of 1 percent or more and a class E felony count of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was also ticketed for unlicensed driver and fail to use designated lane. A class D felony count of DWI means the suspect has at least two DWI convictions within the last 10 years. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and...
The Native North American Travelling College recently opened their Akwesasne Hidden Treasures exhibit on Thursday, February 5, 2015. The exhibit showcased hidden or forgotten items Akwesasne community members found as having significance, either historical or personal. The Hidden Treasures exhibit is a fine representation of original, historical and personal items professionally displayed by Amanda Tarbell and the staff of the Native North American Travelling College. This was Tarbell's first cu...
Submitted by Amie Barnes Tips for parents on having a conversation with their teens about Healthy Relationships • The best time to have the conversation is before the teen is in a relationship, but don't let that stop you. • Have the talk, and have it often. It's ok to keep checking in on them to make sure they are doing ok. • Questions to ask your teen: Does your boyfriend or girlfriend... • Communicate openly with you when there are problems? • Give you space to spend time with your friends a...
With the recent release of a study conducted on herbal supplements that was commissioned by NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, buyers of herbal supplements should be aware and wary of what they are purchasing. The study found major manufacturers of store brand herbal supplements such as Echinacea, St. John’s wort, garlic, gingko biloba, and saw palmetto were found to have not to have a trace of the herb. In fact DNA testing found they were packed with cheap fillers such as wheat, rice, beans, pine, citrus, asparagus, primrose, wheat, h...
Kanaharonton-Alvin Jock is a Mohawk businessman, known throughout Akwesasne for his towing service and car parts. He is a light sleeper, alert to those phone calls in the deepest part of the night seeking his help in responding to automobile accidents which he does regardless of time or circumstances. The revolving lights of his tow truck are a welcome sight to those in crisis as he uses his skills to remove damaged vehicles and clear the roads. Like most residents of Akwesasne he knows that his business is based on the fact that he resides on...
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Bedford Middle School eight grader and track team member Alana Alexander is pictured with Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis. Alexander had the opportunity to meet Lewis in Houston when attending a Colts Football game. Lewis encouraged Alana to continue to focus on her grades and work ethic. Alana's cousins, Kelly and Kathleen Herne, arranged for her to meet Lewis. Submitted by Regina Herne Alexander....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that all offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Family Day. Essential Services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17th....
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Where agriculture is concerned, dairy is king (or is dairy queen?) in northern NY State. But with the kind of winter we’ve had so far, I wonder if we shouldn’t start producing other crops, ones particularly suited to our region. How about we raise snow peas. Or iceberg lettuce, perhaps. OK, so I’m indulging one of life’s most futile activities, griping about the weather. But for farmers, foresters and gardeners, there is an up-side to all this snow. Snow has bee...
As we all hope for an early spring, February and March can still bring freezing and often unpredictable weather. Extremely cold weather can result in loss of power and utilities at home for an extended period of time or becoming stranded in your vehicle alongside the roadside. Every household should be prepared for extreme winter weather by following important safety tips that can help protect family members. It is very important family members know what to do in these situations and have access to emergency kits stored in home and vehicles....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to advise First Nation hunters of a hunting rule in Ontario that may not be commonly known. All First Nation hunters have the right, by law, to hunt without a license in their traditional lands as well as on other First Nation territories. However, to hunt on another First Nation territory, written permission must be obtained from that First Nation leadership, according to Ontario hunting laws. Written permission must also be obtained from the individual landowner. Please also be aware that it is...
