Year in Review – The Year in Photos – 2010 - Part 3

The 1980-81 Salmon River Hockey Team was among the inductees to the Salmon River Athletic Hall of Fame in May.

In June a ceremony was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School to plant a tree in memory of the late Katsitsientha Barnes and to name the school’s garden after the late Kristen Cree. Families of both girls attended the emotional ceremony.

In June a ceremony was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School to plant a tree in memory of the late Katsitsientha Barnes and to name the school’s garden after the late Kristen Cree. Families of both girls attended the emotional ceremony.

In June the Akwesasne Eagle Watch, a grassroots Anti-Drug organization targeting Oxcontin drug dealers, began holding marches, rallies, and traffic stops to educate the community on the growing Oxycontin-abuse epidemic. Mary Gray and Tribal Sub-Chief Stacy Adams held signs during a Route 37 march.

The first day of summer in June was enjoyed throughout the community as everyone found ways to get fresh air. At Adams’ Marina the Peters-Martin sisters played on the dock.

Fans paid tribute to the late racecar driver Mitch Jock during a special trackside salute in July.

Chief Randy Hart took the oath of office at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s inauguration, stating he was both “honored” and “proud” to take the position. More than 500 tribal members voted to elect Hart.

In June graduation season was upon us and the community celebrated the achievements of hundreds of Akwesasronon embarking on new journeys.

In July the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team became international news when their declaration as sovereign First Nations people (not U.S. or Canadian citizens) prevented them from attending the World Championships in England.