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Two dogs attacked and killed a tied-up dog last weekend and police have charged the owners. According to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, a call was made to police on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from a concerned community member. The caller’s dog was being attacked by two loose dogs in the area of School Road in the district of Tsi Snaihne (Snye). The third dog died as a result of the attack. Police identified the owners of the dogs to be Lacey Ann Jackson and Wendy McDonald, both of School Road. The women were charged under the Section 5 “Imminent Thr...
Early Wednesday morning St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police conducted pre-dawn raids at two residences on the territory. Arrested were two individuals from Akwesasne: Tara Cree, of Snye Road, and Nathan Chubb, of Frogtown Road. Both individuals were arrested based on an eight month investig tion by D.E.A. and RCMP targeting drug smuggling operations from Canada into theUnited States. Both Cree and Chubb face one count each of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute in excess of 50 pounds of marijuana, in violation of Title...
The RCMP confirmed Wednesday morning, March 26, that more than 300 police officers took part in a large-scale operation aimed at dismantling a criminal organization specializing in drug trafficking and exportation to the United States. A total of fifteen (15) searches were underway at press time in Kahnawake (5), Montreal (9) and in the United States (1). Approximately 30 subjects were expected to be arrested in Kanhawake, in Akwesasne, in Kanesatake, in Montreal and in the United States. This operation, known as “Project CANCUN”, was car...
On April 2, 2008 the Seneca Nation and other Natives from around the State will gather at Niagara Square in Buffalo, NY to rally in protest against tax collection on reservations. New York State has made countless efforts for the past two decades to force Native-owned stores on reservations to charge sales tax to their non-Native customers. Mohawks from Akwesasne are planning to attend the rally and also hope to organize another one in Salamanca, New York at the end of April, with support from the Oneidas and Senecas. Minnie Garrow, of...
What’s so absolutely incredible? Kids, they’re absolutely incredible. Once again the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment sponsored the national, letter-writing campaign urging adults to write about an absolutely incredible kid in their life. Children need positive reinforcements in their lives. The right words of encouragement can come at just the time a child needs them most – helping the child make better decisions, build self-esteem, and even be more compassionate and success...
Born April 28, 1939, left Mother Earth on Sunday, March 23, 2008. Sam spent three years with the US Army in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, receiving a commendation for bringing his company back to safety when they were lost. Sam was a dance instructor for the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Syracuse, NY and at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Pittsburg, PA. He also worked as an alcohol counselor at the Partridge House in Hogansburg and Massena, NY. Sam loved to play golf and he enjoyed skiing. Sam is survived by brothers; Donald Jacobs of Akwesasne,...
Niawen Kowa Mike has come a long way and is now doing a lot better. We are on a good schedule, everything is falling into place. We are now taking this time to thank everyone who even thought of Mike while he was in the hospital. To all his friends at Truckstop #9 and to Julia & staff at Truckstop #9. To our whole family who prayed and took time to pray for Mike. To the Tri-District Elders and their encouraging words. With community support, we were able to make it through. Niawen Kowa to everyone. God Bless. Mike & Hilda Smoke & childre...
AKWESASNE – The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Enterprises are proud to announce that they will be hosting the “Native Internship Program” for a second year. They are looking for fifteen college students to participate in their Internship program. The program is designed to: provide college students with practical experience while attending college; allows college students to blend classroom theory with real-life practice; and earn money while still in school. Last year the Tribal Gaming Enterprises hosted twelve students to participate in th...
Letter to the Editor Re: April 5, 2008 St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Referendum to ‘amend the ‘94 Tribal Council Procedures Act by changing from a 3 Chief to a 6 Chief system’. This letter is to all Akwesasronon, the time has come to ‘stir the ashes’ if we are to protect our inherent rights as Ohkwehonwe people to have a voice in our governing affairs. The Referendum scheduled by the Tribe’s Governance Committee, set for April 5, 2008 is the wrong referendum question. It ignores the voices of over 2,000 Mohawks who signed the petition questioning the...
Dear Editor, The situation with international border crossings creates pressure for individuals to identify with countries A or B. The acceptable solution of course is self-identification, as community members have stated all along. An Akwesasronon solution offers relief to those most in need of such relief here. Moving further along this line of self-identification is the creation of the Mohawk Department of Motor Vehicles (MDMV). The ability to issue motor vehicle license plates as well as identification cards would be critical components in...
Eighty years ago the Haudenosaunee, and particularly the Mohawks, were confronted with a serious threat to our ability to secure a living by practicing the skill of ironworking in the US. The US Immigration authorities were determined to arrest, confine and deport those Iroquois who resided in Canada but worked south of the border. The Americans may have been upset with the Haudenosaunee for its rejection of US citizenship after Congress had enacted the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. The Haudenosaunee leadership realized that by accepting...
Whereas, the Mohawks of Akwesasne have the existing and inherent right of self determination, which includes the inherent Jurisdiction over their lands, peoples and territory; and, Whereas, the Mohawks of Akwesasne have aboriginal and treaty rights, and other rights and freedoms that are recognized and affirmed in the Constitution of Canada, which include the inherent right of self-determination and Jurisdiction over their lands, peoples and territory; and, Whereas, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is the Community government within the...
A Mrs. Beasley doll, a 1908 coin, a Canadian $2 bill. Where would you find such items? Thirty teams of at least two people had to ask themselves that question as participants in the Jacobs Tobacco Scavenger Hunt. Along with strange items to hunt for, participants also had many tasks to complete. The teams had to make a snowman, have their photo taken with a set of twins, blow a bubble, pack as many people as possible into a car, and hunt down models from the Nations Next Top Model show. Along...
23 Bombay High School Indian Students Mr. Thomas Cavanaugh, Principal Thank you to Mr. Dale White for sharing this photo with our readers....
One of the problems encountered in the fire service is stuck valves. Most of the time it’s caused by not using the valves for long periods of time. Myself, I was running an engine one time when another line came off and I went to charge it with water. I grabbed the handle and yanked. Nothing happened, the handle was stuck and wouldn’t budge. I grabbed with both hands and pulled. Now you have to be careful because of something called “Water Hammer” that happens when large amounts of water under pressure is suddenly released. It can shake a...
This book is a fantasy that is so well written that it could be real. I love this author; Cassandra Clare, who is one to watch out for. This book is a page turner and very exciting read. Clary Fray has never considered herself as more then normal, until she witnesses a murder that was committed by men that only she can see. Clary reacts on instinct and tries to stop these men, only to find out that these aren’t just normal men. They are Shadowhunters, and the man they were trying to kill was a demon. Clary is put through a whirlwind of c...
When Baby T was a newborn I used paint and did little footprints in paint. Then again when he was a year. It was such a big difference, birth to a year. Baby T has also come home with foot print projects from daycare and now school so we’ve got an archive of his little footprints. I’m not too sure if everyone is aware of the incidents that have left my two bathrooms rugless. So I’ll explain. Last year Baby T flooded the master bathroom. I’m blaming him but it is partly my own fault. I had given Baby T a bath before he was getting picked...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. Our new “We Love Visitors” series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don’t be scared to come and visit us (we’ll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to s...
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School students were recognized for academic achievements recently for the month of February. Members of the Cornwall Colts hockey team, Joey Durochie and Al Joannette, handed out the reading awards. At the ceremony, Reading Incentive Committee member, Mrs. Herne presented a $100 dollar donation to the “Colts for Cancer Fundraiser” and a donation of $60 dollars from the staff at AMS. Thanks again to the Cornwall Colts for supporting our effort to encourage our students to rea...
Three Mohawks –two from Akwesasne – were honored with an induction into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame last fall. Robert Cree and Joseph Tehoriahkathe Benedict of Akwesasne and Eddie Delaronde of Kahnawake were honored for their contributions to the sport of lacrosse. Benedict was recognized as a veteran player for his participating in the sport in the 1930s. He played for the St. Regis Indians and played in the 1933 National Championship. He was a high scorer and was known for his skill of...
The St. Pierre Fuels Major Peewee A Rapids left the mighty Seaway Valley during the big storm of March 7th to 9th and traveled to Niagara Falls N.Y. for the Gene Harrington International Invitational hockey tournament. Friday’s opening game against Bethlehem from Pennsylvania was played at the beautiful Dwyer Arena, home of the Niagara University NCWAA division 1 Purple Eagles men’s and women’s hockey. The Rapids won with a decisive 13-1 score. Setting the pace was Captain Zachary Séguin scorin...
The last deed for Frogtown International Speedway officials took place on Saturday night March 15th, when five track champions and other racers were honored for the final time under the Frogtown International Speedway banner at the 20th annual awards banquet at the Brass Horse Grill in Akwesasne (Hogansburg), NY. From this point on the popular Akwesasne based race track will be under the new direction and banner of Mohawk International Raceway. Racers, race fans, officials and sponsors not only from Frogtown International Speedway but...
Rochester—Capping off a terrific High school wrestling career, Massena Senior Thomas Rahontsiiostha Barreiro wrestled the best in the state and placed 4th (Division 1) at the annual NY State High School Wrestling Championship held March 8-9th in Rochester. Thomas won his first two matches and advanced to the semifinals Sunday morning. He lost to eventual 152 lb champion Pete Capone of Johnson City (Section four) 5-1, but wrestled back to the consolation finals. Along the way he beat Section t...
The North Franklin 5th & 6th grade girls basketball team finished a spectacular season on Saturday, March 15, winning their own tournament by defeating Malone in an exciting 36-31 championship game. This final win secured a perfect 20-0 season for the girls. Included in the long list of teams they defeated are Malone, Massena, Canton, Ogdensburg, Northeast Clinton, Northern Adirondack, Chateaugay, St. Lawrence and Brushton. Champions of every tournament they entered, the girls became known for...
The January and February winners for the Student Athletes of the Month have been selected for Salmon River Central School. The sponsors of these awards are the SR Hall of Fame and Quiznos. A male and female will be nominated by their coaches each month. For January, our candidates are Tameka Thompson and Chris Lewis. Tameka was nominated by her hockey coach Jim Barnes. She played the position of goalie for the SRC Girls Hockey Team in the 2007-08 season as they once again became the Champions...
