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(October 28, 2014) The Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees elected three new members at its fall meeting. Emily Lauzon '96 and Wayne Zanetti '72 will serve as trustees, while Tesfa Alexander '02 was named as the Foundation Board's first-ever associate trustee. These accomplished SUNY Potsdam graduates will help steward their alma mater, as the foundation works to build a bright future for the College. "The Potsdam College Foundation will strongly benefit from the depth of expertise,...
The Ontario Power Generation has been developing a relationship with Mohawk Council of Akwesasne since the signing of the Final Settlement Agreement in 2008. Since then, the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has been strengthening its bond with Mohawk Council and the community of Akwesasne, not only by providing funds, but also knowledge to the many programs and projects of Akwesasne through the Capacity Building Initiatives. Most recently the OPG presented Iohahi:io with new laptops and a mobile...
The Personal Development and Employment Program is planning an alumni gathering titled "Journey Together," and all past Personal Development and Employment graduates are invited to attend. The free event for alumni will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the St. Regis Recreation from 6pm to 10pm. There will be dinner and entertainment, starting with the Opening Address and song and dance, along with games and, what will probably be a crowd favorite, a Roasting of Linda Lalonde. It is the...
Akwesasne, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Land Dispute Tribunal is comprised of five members and five alternates. The tribunal's charter is to provide a fair and equitable procedure for the resolution of land disputes among members within the tribe's jurisdiction. Tribal Clerk, Corleen Jacco, administered oaths of office to Sawentanon Skidders and Diane Garrow at a swearing-in ceremony held at the Community Building on Monday November 3, 2014. Land Dispute Tribunal Members are appointed by...
Teresa Karakose Margaret Johnson, age 24 of Snye, QC at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Loving mother of Chuya, Kayzia and John. Beloved daughter of Caroline Johnson (Francis Thompson Sr.) and Fred Mitchell (Vicki Benedict). Chosen daughter of James and Cecilia Jacobs. Loving companion of John Thompson. Cherished granddaughter of Catherine Johnson (late Lawrence) and the late Josephine and Joseph Mitchell. Survived by siblings Agnes, August, Ashtin, Aiden, Memphis,...
AKWESASNE - Mrs. Cecelia Katherine (Thompson) Square, 87, of 60 Angus Thomas Memorial Road, St. Regis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 4, 2014 at her home. Cecelia was born October 27, 1927 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Angus and Catherine Beauvais Thompson. She attended schools in Spanish and Prescott, Ontario, as well at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall. On August 15, 1950, she married Thomas Square at St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her on March 8, 1964....
Thank you Marsha White for turning us onto Halloween candy that keeps us healthy and a great magazine! We really appreciated the bags of healthy samples. From the Timekeepers...
At the Snye Recreation Halloween Party, in the 3 year old category, winning funniest costume was Dreyton Sunday....
To Donna Benedict, please accept my sincere apology. I mistakenly wrote “Donna Burns” instead of your proper name, Donna Benedict. It wasn’t my intention to disrespect you or anyone in your family. -Kaniethonkie...
Tewasennaha:wi translates into English as “We carry our names.” It is the name our challenge to the Ontario government to recognize our right to name children in a traditional manner: with a single Kanienkehaka name. No surname. No first name. No middle name. Only a single Kanienkehaka name. We have the right to name our people in the same manner that our ancestors did before the Europeans set foot on this land. It is our aboriginal right. Ontario says we have to comply with their law, which requires a minimum of two names, a surname and a giv...
Dear Editor From 1998 to 2013, I had the privilege and honor to represent the Salmon River School district community as a trustee on the Board of Education. During that time I was afforded the opportunity of working with four different superintendents, the most recent being Jane Collins, who was hired after two extensive searches. Once Ms. Collins started her duties at Salmon River, it was evident to all that her very strong work ethic was undeniable. Jane Collins hit the ground running. Her enthusiasm and energy were unparalleled. The Board...
Red Ribbon Week....
Submitted by Lisa Francis-Benedict Students of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) celebrate Red Ribbon Week with different activities held throughout the week of Kenténha/October 27-31, 2014....
“Niawen” On behalf of the late Wilbert Michael Jacobs and family we would like to thank our families, friends and neighbors for your kindness, generosity and donations during the loss of our son and brother, Wilbert. To the following organizations Donaldson Funeral Home, John Sullivan Funeral Director and staff, Minister Bill Jones of the Jehovah Witnesses, Massena Congregation. A Special Niawen to everyone who prepared and donated food for the meals, Julia Roundpoint and daughters, Edward and Peach Roundpoint, Betty Roundpoint and dau...
More than 400 tiny sized ghosts and goblins came out to participate in Akwesasne's first Trunk or Treat event, sponsored by the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment. Trunk or Treat is a family-friendly event that provides a fun, safe alternative to door-to-door trick or treating. Families were able to walk with their little ones and trick or treat at vehicles decorated with different themes, and they received treats as well as information from different programs that participated....
There's nothing that says 'figure or fitness competitor' like a wide back, defined abs, a determined, positive attitude and a WOW girl from Heart to Heart Fitness Center. Laura Tarbell and her Women of Worth (WOW) team recently competed in the Fitness-Universe Tour held in Montreal on October 18. The WOW women cleaned up as 10 prize cups were brought home. Nine WOW women competed in six categories in bikini short, bikini tall, bikini classic, bikini masters, bikini overall, and women's model....
With its fun variety of activities for all ages, the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment celebrated Red Ribbon Week with its annual Minute to Win It Family Game Night on October 29 at the St. Regis Mohawk School. Fourteen teams flooded the gymnasium, which had seventeen games set up to challenge families and individuals to race against each other and the clock. Families were encouraged to wear their team jerseys. The following are the games and programs who sponsored them: Cheerio...
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Kanatakon School Takes Trick or Treat Field Trip...
Submitted by Sue Ellen Herne A quillwork class took place on November 1st and 2nd at the Akwesasne Cultural Center. The classroom was overflowing with students and porcupine quills. It is very detailed work. Mike Loran showed several techniques, including loom work on a bow loom, as shown in the photo. He thanked the North American Traveling College for sponsoring the class and the Akwesasne Cultural Center for hosting it....
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Mentoring Program Site Coordinator Are you on belay? Belay is on! May I Climb? Climb on! These are simple, concise and extremely important commands that each person must learn to participate in the Adventure Ropes Course at 4-H Camp Overlook. Positive communication is a key element to achieving success. Recently, forty-two 5th and 6th grade Mentee's and nine Mentors (High School Students) from the Salmon River 4-H Mighty Shamrocks and the St. Regis Mohawk 4-H Little Mohawk...
Observed in the 11th Month, 11th Day at 11:00 a.m. Ceremony at Andrew W. Cook Post 1479 at 11:00 a.m. Officers: Commander - Michael Cook 1st Vice - Walter Carvell 2nd Vice - Scott Jock 3rd Vice - Ron Garrow Treasurer - Simon Cole Adjutant - Jeff Johnson Chaplain - Peter Sunday Membership - Teresa Conners...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Media Network Continued from last week… The U.S.’s use of “indigenous peoples” in its Explanation of Position corresponds to the way “indigenous peoples” is being used in a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) document that was published on July 24, 2014. The document is titled “EPA Policy on Environmental Justice for Working with Federally Recognized Tribes and Indigenous Peoples.” On page 2 we find: “The EPA recognizes the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Ind...
(Kahnawake – 31, Kenténha/October 2014) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is informing Kahnawa’kehró:non that it has been served with a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court on October 30, 2014 with respect to “mixed couples” residing in the Territory. The notice was sent by the law firm of Grey Casgrain, s.e.n.c., who are representing a group of seven persons: Waneek Miller; Keith Morgan; Terri McComber; Marvin McComber; John Joseph Barry Stacey; Nancy Montour; and Joseph Lanny Delisle. This action follows a demand letter (dated September 8, 2...
The Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce is ready. They are ready to face today's business and finance challenges and to shed the past of three former Chamber of Commerce's histories. Formed in 2012 with new businesses, new members and a new focus, the Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce objectives and purpose is to support, build and sustain Akwesasne's commerce and trade. The current Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce members are focused on the present and building from here. Their main goal is to support one a...
