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The Iroquois Nationals are back on the world stage, competing for an international title at the World Lacrosse Championship in Denver, Colo. The squad features the powerhouse Thompson trio. Their prowess in the sport playing for Albany has drawn international attention. Brothers Miles and Lyle Thompson were named winners of the 2013-2014 Tewaaraton trophy, lacrosse's Heisman trophy. The Iroquois contingent took a close victory over Australia on Monday, July 14. The Nationals led 3-2 after one...
On Saturday, July 12 the American Legion Post 1479's parking lot was chockfull with around 100 motorcycles. The Norfolk American Legion Riders were doing a fundraising ride for the Wounded Warrior Program, and one stop was Post 1479 where Auxiliary members fed them lunch. Vice President of Post 925 Royal Sheldon said, "The ride is for the Wounded Warrior Program, specifically for the 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum. We wanted to make sure our money went local." Most of the riders are vet...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Ontario Power Generation will be hosting an opening event for the viewing of Salli Benedict’s basket display on Friday, July 25, 2014 to begin at 9:00am at the Saunders Visitors Center, located in Cornwall, ON. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Ryan King, MCA/OPG Liaison at 613-575-2348 ext. 2271 The agenda for the opening is as follows: 9:00 Coffee and Light Refreshments/Viewing of Salli Benedict’s Basket Display 9:30 Opening Words/Welcome from Grand Chief Mike Mitchell Wel...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Press Release Akwesasne, NY – The history of the land claim of the Akwesasne Mohawks is complex. Our leaders have dedicated years to negotiations, strategy and lobbying efforts over the past 32 years. On May 28, 2014, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New York State, St. Lawrence County and the New York Power Authority. The MOU is a stepping-stone towards a Final Settlement Agreement. The MOU has opened discussion within Akwesasne and motivated community social action, both in suppor...
While the youth are waiting eagerly to return to the classroom this fall they are being kept busy in local summer programs. Last week summer programs began in various districts and the result has been a happy group of kids. For the children who usually attend the St. Regis Mohawk School they returned to their building to participate in the program run by the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club program in cooperation with Johnson O'Malley called the Steps To Success program. This is the second year of...
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 the North Channel bridge was open for all community members to take one last historic walk before demolition would begin in August. The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (SIBC) in collaboration with The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) had extended the invitation. In preparation for this event, large historical photographs and posters were set up on walls as you entered the bridge and on the bridge itself. The walk itself was reminiscent of long ago...
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AKWESASNE – Mrs. Viola E. Rourke, 88, of 294 St. Regis Road, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, July 15, 2014 at Massena Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She had been in failing health for the past year. Viola was born in Akwesasne on October 26, 1925 the daughter of the late John David and Margaret Jock Cook. She first attended schools on the Reservation before attending Bombay High School. On June 12, 1948, she married Barney J. Rourke at the St. Regis Mission C...
She:kon sewa:kwe:kon, My name is Feryn King and I would like to give a big nia:wen ko:wa to Economic Development and Akwesasne Area Management Board for funding me so I can attend the Kaha:wi Summer Intensive Program in Toronto. Also to friends, family members, and our community members who have supported me, and to Kanastatsi Geraldine Jacobs who has been of great help to me. Without them I wouldn't have been able to attend this year's summer program. So far I have learned so much here within...
The 7th Annual Twilight Fun Run/Walk Series started up again for the summer on Thursday July 10 with the first of several sessions. The Tewathahita Walking Trail was the place to be at 5:30pm and it was the perfect weather. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Let's Get Health Program puts on the event every Thursday during the summer, with the last session being August 28. Arlene Thomas and Heather Pontius from Let's Get Healthy were on hand with water and popsicles for participants. Each week differ...
On Wednesday, July 9th, the Family Support Program held a social for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Family Support Program is under the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Community and Family Services Division. Staff member Melissa Jock said, "We've been doing it a while but not at this scale." Program Director Doug Hamilton said, "We're getting more people involved. Melissa got in touch with other programs like IPP and Traditional Support." The Kanienkehaka Men's singers...
Inspired by the recent nationwide attention on science, technology, engineering, and math education, the Salmon River Middle School instituted a unique pathway called STEM for its sixth graders. This is a response to an expressed need on the part of high schools and colleges for a middle school program that prepares students to participate in high-level math and science programs. This small middle school program enables and challenges students to explore specific STEM disciplines and concepts,...
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TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program is notifying the community that there have recently been cases of ticks in Akwesasne testing positive for the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks which can cause serious symptoms if not treated. Symptoms include a red bull’s-eye type mark, fatigue, chills, and muscle/joint pain. Lyme disease is treatable with antibiotics, but becomes more severe as it progresses untreated. Ticks live in and aroun...
Name: Cooper Richard Smoke Born: Thursday, May 15, 2014 Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. Length: 21 inches Parents: Chloe Cebek and Taylor Smoke Paternal Grandparents: Doug and Diane Smoke Maternal Grandparents: Natasha and Richard Cebek Paternal Great Grandparents: Leon and Rita Richards, Edward and Selena Smoke Maternal Great Grandparents: Anne Cebek, Gregory Gorby, Kristina and Jules Olitski...
Press Release from Akwesasne Electric Initiative AKWESASNE – The public meeting held on Thursday July 10, 2014 was attended by approximately 25 community members. Topics of the meeting included the ongoing National Grid electrical utility overdue account field collections and the shutoffs that have taken place. In response to the many questions related to this practice, several community activists have stepped forward to act as ombudsmen and ombudswomen for complaints related to utility p...
Continued from last week Since 1974, the Grand Council of the Haudenosaunee identified the following objects as being considered sacred and part of our national cultural patrimony. This is the underlying basis of our claims that have been made for the past twenty-eight years: 1) Wooden medicine masks, small and large 2) Corn husk masks, small and large 3) Snowsnakes, short and long 4) Condolence canes 5) Wampum 6) Peach stone game bowls and game dice 7) Wooden lacrosse sticks used in medicine games 8) Turtle rattles of all sizes 9) Ceremonial...
To the Community, I had the good fortune to win a 9’ kayak at the Akwesasne Winter Carnival this year. Not being a swimmer or a kayaker, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it come summer. I was so happy to read in the Indian Time about Kanikonhr’i:io i:wa ne Ona’:ke, the new paddling club organized by Rob White, Jordan Tarbell and Dana Skye. I was able to bring my kayak (and wobbly knees!) to the St. Regis Rec. Center for my first foray. First, we had the all-important lesson on boating safety and emergency equipment. Then we all went out in big...
Submitted by Wesley Laughing Following words from a judge who regularly deals with youth: “Always we hear the cry from teenagers, ‘what can we do, where can we go?’ “My answer is this: Go home, mow the lawn, wash the windows, learn to cook, build a raft, get a job, visit the sick, study your lessons and after you’ve finished, read a book. Your town does not owe you recreational facilities and your parents do not owe you fun.” “The world does not owe you a living, you owe the world something. You owe it your time, energy and talent so tha...
Submitted by Dolores Stanfield The World Horseshoe Pitching Championships take place in Hamburg, N.Y. July 14-26th. Several members from northern NY will be participating in this event. Peter Back-Hogansburg, Zeke Montroy-Ogdensburg, Dick Pike-Canton, and Rodger James and Roger James Jr. There are a total of 1265 pitchers entered, 177 from New York. This two-week event is held once each summer in locations throughout the U.S. or Canada to crown a champion in each of eight divisions; Open Men, Open Women, Senior Men, Senior Women, Elders, (70...
The Attack team beat IHC 8-0, Indian River 14-0, South Jefferson 9-0, in the semifinal vs. Watertown 4-0, and the championship game vs. Carthage 5-0. Front left: Louie Diabo, Brody Conners, Xavier Delormier, Quinten Lazore and Otsirakete Benedict. Back: Coach Toby Sunday, Iate, Brandon Barnes, Ryder Sunday, Myles Cook, Edward Jacobs, Tahariwakohe, Ethan Francis and Coach Taz Jacobs. Submitted by Lani Sunday....
Submitted by Mamie David The Iroquois Nationals are in Denver, Colorado for the 2014 FIL World Championships representing native people from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The team first travelled to Vail, Colorado to get acclimatized to the higher altitudes in Denver, also known as the Mile High city due to its elevation of 5,280 ft. above sea level. In Vail the altitude is almost 11 thousand feet above sea level so the change was dramatic for some and took time to get adjusted but that is all taken care of before the games begin on Thursday....
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Two entrepreneurs opened their stand in front of Swamps Performance Automotive. Taylor Swamp, left, and Mikayla Henhawk also served cookies and cupcakes. Photo by Derrick Lafrance....
New playground equipment at Snye Recreation in 2000. Pictured here with one of the workers from the company the equipment was purchased from, are some of the volunteers who helped install the equipment in one day. There were more volunteers inside who fed everyone breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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 same building as CKON. Stop letting your photos...
