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By: Jaclyn Hall A handful of tiny lions and ferocious felines graced the ice over the weekend at the Anowarakowa Arena. This year's Learn to Skate Ice Show debuted on Saturday, March 30th at 11am, with plenty of parents and fans of the young skaters showing up to watch. For the last 6 months youth throughout Akwesasne had the opportunity to learn to skate. Children ranging from toddlers to teens participated in the learn to skate program, practicing their hearts out to be able to perform for...
By Derrick Lafrance Helping out people in their time of need is what the Caring Hearts organization is about. In the past they have helped out flood victims, sick people and in general stepping up to the plate when the chips are down for others. In this case it was for our native brothers and sisters at Pine Ridge. A truck had been collecting donations for a few days outside of Truck Stop #9 sponsored by Caring Hearts and on Tuesday, April 2nd members of the local Redrum Motorcycle Club drove...
Submitted by AMBE In honour of National Aboriginal Languages Day, recognized on March 31st, Tsi Snaihne School held an essay contest on "Why is speaking Kanien'keha important to our community?" Students in grades two through six were encouraged to submit their essay. Fifteen winners were selected, and winners received a rattle made by Harvey Herne. The winning essays can be read below. Tsi Snaihne School essay contest held in honour of National Aboriginal Language Day Why is speaking...
In a major blow to the Trump administration’s energy plans, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason stated in a ruling made public on Friday, March 29, 2109 that Trump had exceeded his presidential authority when issuing an April 28, 2017 executive order ending the Obama administration’s ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. The ruling restored permanent protections put in place by the administration of President Barack Obama that covers over 120 million acres of Arctic waters. Obama issued the ban und...
AKWESASNE – Carl J. Smoke, 77, of 332 Wade LaFrance Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away early Monday morning, April 1, 2019 at IAKHIHSOHTHA Lodge with his loving family by his side. Carl was born November 17, 1941 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Philip and Anna (Arquette) Smoke. He attended St. Regis Mohawk School and Salmon River Central School. On October 22, 1966, he married Vivian M. Lazore at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Arsenault officiating. Carl was first a sheet metal and ir... Full story
AKWESASNE – Florence B. Benedict, "Katsitsienhawi", 87, of Island Road, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2019 at Cornwall Community Hospital after a brief illness. Florence was born June 3, 1931 on Kawehnoke, the daughter of the late Alex "Sakoiewata" and Cecelia "Kahontineshon" (Lefebvre) Hopps. She first attended Cornwall Island Indian Day School before attending CCVS and a Commercial Business College. She later attended Mater Dei where she achieved her GED and took courses t... Full story
March 2019 was a big month for the members of the Akwesasne Atom B Wolves Hockey Club. March was the month that they successfully earned their title as the Lower Saint Lawrence Champions with 22 wins, 1 tie and only 1 loss in the regular season. The boys then went on to win the round robin playoff round with 8 wins and 0 losses. Finally, they moved on to the finals, defeating South Stormont Selects with 3 wins and 1 tie. These boys worked hard all season to make it all happen. Amazing job by...
New cars and money were the phrases most heard that would happen if the referendum for a casino was passed. The referendum was passed and yes, we do receive benefits from the casino. Fuel allotments, electric bills for elders 65 years old and many programs for our youth. Sadly, Tribal Council have used these benefits in threatening ways that cause a lot of fear among our people. The fear method is to say programs will have to be eliminated should another needed program be added. That fear method is to say will be denied for sure. In the meantim...
Submitted by Liz Couillard, 4-H Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County “WOW! That was a great experience!” “Wow, I never thought I would be able to see Washington D.C.” These quotes and similar phrases filled the conversations on the way home from the last 4-H WOW trip in 2015. Franklin County Cornell Cooperative Extension is very happy to be planning another 4-H Wonders of Washington (WOW) trip for October 21-24, 2020, to provide a once in a lifetime experience for more North Country Teens. Other than providing a once in a li...
By Mahlon Smoke Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort. Sex trafficking is a major problem within Canada and the United States, affecting many Native communities. It's also something that many individuals think will never happen to them or their children. But it has happened to others and continues to happen to many young and vulnerable girls and boys. Dreamcatcher Productions and Akwesasne Family Wellness Program aim to spread awareness through a production written by Crystal Adams and Montana...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino was host to Seven Dancers two-day training, "Healing From Lateral Violence". The intensive two-day training took place on March 27th and 28th, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day. The training was free for community members to attend, Seven Dancers only asked that participants register beforehand. Jeremy NeVilles-Sorell, of White Earth Ojibwe and Winnebago Nation led the two-day training. Some of the topics and deep discussions that took place centered...
The community is invited to an opening reception for TAUNY’s next Folkstore Artist Spotlight exhibit, featuring the work of Adirondack woodturner Dave Buchholz. The opening will be on Saturday, April 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm at The TAUNY Center in Canton. Using techniques of paint layering, wood burning, piercing, carving, and crystal inlay, Dave Buchholz has developed a distinctive style that is fresh and contemporary while still drawing on traditional woodworking techniques. Guests at the opening reception will have the chance to meet the a...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week His grief was so deep that he resolved to leave the Onondaga Nation and become a woodland wanderer. Hiawatha’s mind was covered by a cloud and he departed from the Onondaga Nation. He journeyed toward the south, and that night, he camped on a mountain. This was the first day of his journey. On the second day, he camped at the bottom of the hill. On the third day, he continued his journey, and that evening, he cam...
1. Skaià:ta otsi'tén:'a - One bird 2. Owí:ra - It is a baby 3. Ken'nikatsitenhtsherá:'a - It is a small bird 4. Kahòn:tsi tánon karà:ken - It is black and white 5. Nikaia'tò:ten - Its type of body 6. Kéntskote - It is sitting 7. Tha'teiotó:te - It is quiet 8. Ioia'taná:wen - It has a wet body 9. Tewatkahthónnions - It is looking around 10. Watkáhthos - It is looking 11. Tsi niiokennó :ron - At the rain 12. Wa'okén:nore - It did rain 13. Só:'k wa'oia'taná:wenhste - Then its body got wet 14. Kakwi...
By Derrick Lafrance Singers, Dancers, Stand-up comedy and Martial Arts were on the playbill last Friday at the Tsi Snaihne School. The school's Student Council put on another great show in the gymnasium and their hard work and dedication paid off in appreciative applause from the crowd. For some it was the first time in front of a crowd and jitters were expected. Others, like Orahkwinon Thompson, were stage vets. Thompson has been performing for four years and at the Talent Show she did Ava...
II - Rest assured that Donald will be gloating with the news from his recent A.G. appointee Mr. Barr that S.C. Mueller could not find enough evidence of Russian collusion in the 2016 election. -And- The first chance in front of a media mic, his first words were: "There was NO collusion!" He forgot there are several other investigations still in process....
By: Jaclyn Hall Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s elected officials held their monthly General Meeting for the month of March at Iohahi:io. The General Meeting was set to take place on Kawehno:ke, but due to a recent passing of a community member within that district, the meeting was moved to Iohahi:io. The meeting took place on March 28th beginning at 6pm. At 6pm, Council attendance was given, and a moment of silence took place, signaling the beginning of the General Meeting. Next on the agenda was MCA’s agenda acceptance, once that was agr...
The month of April brings in the conversation of alcohol awareness and the dangers of underage drinking. As the weather turns warmer and school events such as prom and graduation approach us within the next few months, there becomes increased usage of alcohol consumption by teens. This increase leads to the risk for alcohol related traffic accidents, violent crime incidents, risky sexual behaviors, and poor decision making. It’s important to know the facts about underage drinking and share them with youth. National facts about underage d...
Featuring Brandon Oakes Playing at the Port Theatre every night until April 11th at 7:15pm. (No show April 6) Matinees April 9th & 10th at 1:30pm. The Port is an independent locally owned theatre. It operates solely on the funds generated by the movie and live performance programming. The theatre needs the support of the community for its survival. Port Theatre 132 Montreal Road www.theporttheatre.com...
The new Job Finding Club used unique yet practical approaches to the age old job search as six individuals witnessed in two jam-packed weeks of training. The Akwesasne Employment Resource Center (AERC) conducted the Job Finding Club from March 18 to March 29 granting certificates to six participants: Grayson McDonald, Tori Gray, Daaleh King, Jennifer Johnson Thomas, Brandon Cook and Louie Thomas. The first week focused on employability skills, work ethics, resume writing, creating a cover...
The United Counties Science Fair just completed their 44th year on Saturday, March 30 at St. Lawrence High School. Doors opened at 8am for public viewing and students participating in the Science Fair were judged from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Students participating in the 44th United Counties Science Fair were already considered winners from their respective school after competing with their fellow classmates to earn a place. The awards ceremony took place at 4pm. Eighteen schools participated in...
The first wave of legal pot shops opened across the province of Ontario on Monday, April 1, 2019. Three of those stores opened in Ottawa to long lines of consumers and a variety of high-quality controlled products. Toronto had only one cannabis store to open. Ontario originally planned to issue 25 licenses but by Monday, only 10 stores were legally licensed. The lottery took place in January 2019 to decide who could apply for the first wave of licenses. Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government said it would start cannabis sales with an o...
L-R: Alex Mitchell, Reginald Mitchell, Unknown, Morris Adams, Jimmy George, Teddy Mitchell, Joe Cook, Charlie Terrance & Junior David. Submitted by Winifred Mitchell. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police On March 22, James J. Houseman 49 of Alexandria, Va. was charged with speeding (allegedly 48-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court April 15. On March 22, Kenneth A. Lazore, 76, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (allegedly 49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 15. On March 22, Krista M. Taylor, 28, of Parishville was charged with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 15. On March 23, Brandon F. Benedict, 32, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged...
You are invited to the Centennial Choir of Cornwall’s Spring concert “RHAPSODY”. This 75 member choir will perform songs that will leave you in rhapsody for days. Enjoy the energy and zest of this choir on May 10 at 7:30 at Aultsville Theatre. Tickets are available from choir members, at the Lottery kiosk at Cornwall Square or at Home Hardware at Pitt and Thirteenth Street....
