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Community members and visitors to Akwesasne joined in an afternoon of food, fun and outdoor entertainment Saturday at Ronathahonni’s annual Friendship Day event. Throughout the afternoon guests enjoyed performances from local and visiting groups and children played on the rented waterslide. A lacrosse net was set up with a device behind it to measure players’ speeds as they shot at the net. Young boys spent the afternoon testing their speed and also their accuracy on a separate set of nets. The...
Despite nearly giving up entirely on the hope of a Mohawk casino in downstate New York, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe said they are now considering renewing their relationship with developers Empire Resorts in light of recent developments. Kien Huat Realty III is currently collaborating with Empire Resorts and an agreement between the two is pending. Further, the tribe is hopeful that the new Obama administration will take a different position on Indian gaming than the previous administration did via their Department of Interior. “In light of t...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education hired a new principal this summer for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island.) Patsy Bercier, of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba is adjusting to life outside of her home province. “It’s different, but it’s an adventure,” Ms. Bercier said. With over 30 years of experience in the education field, Ms. Bercier is prepared for her new position and is excited to meet the student body of AMS. She comes to AMS straigh...
Numerous running/biking enthusiasts met at the new Generations Park and Senior Center behind the Tribal Police Station Aug. 19. to take part in the first annual Hogansburg Run/Bike/Run Duathlon. Participants consisted of 14 individual men, 6 individual women, and 2 teams starting at the center running 1.5 miles to Cree Road and back, an 8 mile bike down Helena Road, and then another 1.5 mile run. There was also a 1 mile fun run for the 6 younger participants who completed 5 laps around the...
Mrs. Bernice (Oakes) Papineau, 93, of Snye, Quebec, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Iakhihsohtha, Home for the Elderly. She was born in Hogansburg, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Brown Oakes. Her beloved husband, Angus Papineau and her 11 brothers and sisters predeceased her. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Norma Reith, Clay, NY; 3 grandchildren, Dawn Valentino, Lisa and David Fleck, and Erica Reith; two great grandchildren, Holly Chimber and Kristi Fleck; one great...
Mrs. Karen M. Buckshot, 45, of 336 Helena Road, Hogansburg, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday morning, August 23, 2009 at Massena Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1963 in Hershey, PA, the daughter of Rose Thom. She married Donald J. Buckshot on February 29, 2003 in Massena with Rev. Douglas Shear, officiating. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed planting flowers, watching sunsets, and her pet cats and dogs. She enjoyed listening to the rain hitting her trailer. She is survived by her...
BOMBAY- Penny Ann Collette Wood, 57 of Bombay died August 21, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family and Hospice of the North Country after a long battle with MS. Born in Malone on July 4, 1952 she was the daughter of Charles J. “Gordon” and Leta Russell Collette. Penny graduated in 1970 from Salmon River Central School and later graduated from Massena Central School of Business. On July 11, 1970 she was joined in marriage with Stephen Wood at the Park United Methodist Church in Moira. He predeceased her in November 2008. She worked w...
Albert A. Tarbell 86, born at St. Regis Reservation, resided in Syracuse over 50 years, passed away peacefully at Community General Hospital on Tuesday, August 26, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was a retired ironworker from Local 60, after 34 years. He was a life member of the DAV, 82nd Airborne Association and the Golden Brigade. He worked four years on the Minority Wall project at the On Center, where his portrait hangs. He was the first Mohawk Indian to graduate from the US Ar...
A big thank you to the Adams family and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for helping me and my family to go to Syracuse for surgery this Thursday August 27th, 2009. For info about my update call Stephanie Bero 613-551-7186. Thank You T.J. Bero...
IN LOVING MEMORY Joshua Jacob Mitchell October 15, 1985 - to - August 21, 2008 Son, Brother, Father, Cousin, Uncle, Friend It has been 1 year since you left us, not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and in our hearts, you will never be forgotten... When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn’t cry. The way you did today, While thinking of...
Dear Editor, In fairness to my fellow St. Regis Mohawk Tribal members, I now truly appreciate the point in history which we now stand. Where once displaced Abenaki and Algonquin people came to gather here, where Louis Cook (African-Abenaki) once governed at “The Land Where the Partridge Drums,” the palisades now stand high to outsiders and Mohawks alike, showing the “stockade mentality” in all its glory. In Akwesasne today, we have no more partridge coveys (flocks or families) left alive, and very little land that we actually control. Other t...
(South Glengarry, Ontario -Friday August 21st, 2009) – The RCMP, working with various law enforcement agencies, have arrested 9 people who each face a charge for possession of a tobacco product not properly stamped under authority of the Excise Act 2001. The tobacco product is believed to have been smuggled into Canada from the United States. On August 18th, 2009, officers from the Cornwall RCMP Detachment working with officers from the Canada Border Services Agency observed suspicious activity near Boundary Road in Cornwall, Ontario i...
On January 17, 2009 Smart City Toastmasters of Cornwall finalized their year with a dinner meeting at Katrina’s Restaurant. The buffet style of Mexican and South Western food was bon appétit. After the delicious meal toastmasters meeting began its regular agenda, which was modified for the special high height planned positions of the new installation of the executive officers to commence in July 2009. What is Toastmasters? It’s an International club that helps build communication skills, crea...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is proud to announce that with the addition of the June 2009 GED graduates they have officially graduated 108 students over the last four years! “This is a great accomplishment for us at the club and for the community. The program has become much more essential than we had ever imagined. “I am very proud of our graduates and the steps they are taking to continue on after receiving their diplomas” said April Lauzon, Executive Director. On Monday August 24th the A...
SUNY Potsdam has been named one of the top tier public and private regional universities in the northern United States in the University-Master’s category of the 2010 edition of “U.S. News & World Report’s” guide, “America’s Best Colleges.” This is the 11th consecutive year “U.S. News” has recognized Potsdam as one of the nation’s highest-quality institutions. “I’m sure that being ranked among the top universities in the nation helps,” said Tom Nesbitt, director of admissions, “but in the end it is the learning environment, the access to...
The Foundation of the Parade of Nations is looking for a replacement for Corey Jocko, the current Director of the Aboriginal Sector. Because of personal obligations, Corey can no longer devote time. The Committee members are very grateful to Corey for all the opportunities he created during his mandate; we will miss him. It was a lot of fun working with Corey. The Foundation is a charity whose purpose is to create a balance in the community (Akwesasne, Cornwall and SD&G) by helping smaller local charities not covered under the umbrella of...
Anybody on-the-go knows how important quick and convenient meal choices are. And nobody understands this better than Lynn Brown, the lunch counter clerk at Kanienkehaka Convenience and Gas on Route 37. Convenience is the main motivation at the lunch counter that has many grab-and-go options, including: salads; sandwiches; pizza; burgers; and hot dogs. “The most important thing is quick ideas,” said Ms. Brown, who also used to run a restaurant. When she notices that people are buying a lot of...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code: Christina Carrea, age 29, daughter of Bernadette Peters (Akwesasne) and Giovanni Carrea, a non-native. Jowelle Smoke Remirez, age 18, and Cody Smoke Ramirez, age 16, children of Valerie Smoke (Akwesasne) and Willie Ramirez, a non-native. Leighann Neff, was granted probationary membership on July 14, 2003. She is the daughter of Everett Cook (Akwesasne) and Stacy Huff (Moravians of the Thames) The Akwesasne Membership...
Trudy Callahan Bus 159SE: JR.SR. High Bus Leaves at 5:45 am: Frogtown Rd, Melvin Lane, Christian Dr, McNiel Rd, Jock Rd, Swamp Rd, Pearl St, Brown Rd, Tom White Rd, Andrew Johnson Rd, Rourke Rd, McGee Rd, Route 37 to Okwarine, Herne Rd, (PM only Rooseveltown Rd, Iroquois Village.) Lori Cope Bus 160SE: Native American 3:10 Run: All Roads covered by the Regular Runs. Ken Chapman Bus 161SE: JR.SR High. Bus leaves at 6:15am: Racquette Point Rd, Indian Village Rd, Laughing Rd, Tony Barns Rd, Cole Rd, Oaks Rd, (AM Only Rooseveltown Rd, Iroquois...
These days video games and fast food restaurants make it more difficult to lead healthy life styles. That is why it is so important for youth to develop healthy habits now in order to ensure longer, healthier, happier lives. This is exactly the type of education that has been provided for the past 3 years for Akwesasne youth living in the 3 districts by the week long program Camp Discovery held at the St. Regis Recreation Center in Kana:takon (St. Regis). This year, Camp Discovery was held on...
Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) was turned into a sea of grass skirts and flowers Friday afternoon. The home held a Hawaiian luau for all residents and their friends and families. Guests came dressed appropriately for the party but were outdone by the residents who were dressed the best of all. A band played music for the crowd and some sang and danced. Others drank punch and ate pineapple and others just enjoyed the visitors to the building....
Ion’wé:sen tsi kanonhsí:io. Onekwénhtara niwahsohkò:ten ne ionkientáhkhwa. Ok ne ahsonhtá:ke karonhiará:ken né:’e niwahsohkò:ten. Onwá:ri tánon ne o’nisténha Teré:s tsi kanonhsí:io tkenítskote. Iakowenná:note né:’e ne Teré:s. Tká:ras iakoterò:ron ne Onwá:ri. Akotshé:nen “Atáthare” ó:ni étho iehéntskote. Roterò:ron ní nén’ né:’e ne tká:ras. 1. Ion’wé:sen It is nice 2. Tsi kanonhsí:io The living room 3. Onekwénhtara niwahsohkò:ten Red is the color 4. Ne ionkientáhkhwa. The arm chair 5. Ok ne ahsonhtá:ke And the wall 6. Karonhiará:ken né:’e niwa...
From Legends of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) This story was told me by De-ha-we-ia-he-Ie (David Hill), a Mohawk of Six Nations country. Ohsweken. Ontario. Canada. In ancient days three brothers were camped beside a mountain in what is now New York State. They were on a hunting trip and had left their main village on the Mohawk River. One morning the oldest brother took his bow and quiver of arrows and, stepping into the forest. said that he was going to hunt for deer. He told his two brothers to remain in camp until his return....
SRCS 1974 Sophmores Row 1 - M.Cooke, S.Bushey, R.Bruyer, R.Davis, T. Crawford, D.Bouissey Row 2 - M.Davis, D.Avery, B.Benore, B.Bergeron, J.Derouchie, L.Durant, C.Collette Row 3 - G.Brockway, W.Bero, W.Dempsey, M.Cook, C.Bero, H.Cree, C.Cole, P.Brockway, R.Durant Row 4 - D.Barnes, M.Cook, W.Creighton, C.Cook, H.Cook, S.Bigness, H.Charlebois 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 t...
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