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CT’s Mohawk Mt Turns 60
Mohawk Mt. Was the site of early snowmaking experiments and remains today, in its 60th season, the closest big hill skiing and snowboarding to Hartford and New York City.
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Chancey Lady Gets Mohawk Distaff in Late Close
On the Pepsi North America Cup undercard at Mohawk Raceway in June, Chancey Lady paced to victory, while Clerk Magistrate and Lantern Kronos scored in their trots.
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Mohawk Raceway Gets Second Summer
Mohawk Raceway will host the Pepsi North America Cup for Standardbred racing for the second straight season. Somebeachsomewhere leads the field of 92 nominees.
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Mohawk Raceway Hosted NA Cup
Seven other stakes races were held at Canada's Mohawk Raceway behind Tell All's victory in the main event. Laughing Art won the Consolation. Boulder Creek set a record.
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Somebeachsomewhere Rules Mohawk and Meadowlands
After a resoundingly dominant win in the Pepsi North America Cup last month, Somebeachsomewhere ran his rivals off the track in his Meadowlands elimination July 12.
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Belovedanged is All Class
Belovedanged is the apple of trainer Bob McIntosh's talented eye.
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Chief Joseph's War
Part one of a three-part examination of the Mohawk War Chief Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) and his fight against the American colonies.
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Chief Joseph's War
Third of the series exploring the life of Chief Joseph Brant. For more information, refer to parts one and two on the life of this remarkable figure.
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Ganiekeh and Iroquois Confederacy
Sometimes a family can subvert aboriginal law for their own ends within the economy of the dominant culture. Kahentinetha Bear writes about the situation in Ganiekeh.
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Sir William Johnson, Baronet (1715-1774)
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
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Six Nations Land Rights
"They will always be the colonists and they will always have to negotiate with us. And if they don't negotiate in good faith, there will always be trouble."
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US Airways: All-American Airline Story
US Airways has made news recently by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The history of this airline is varied and colorful and now is probably a good time to visit it.
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Chief Joseph's War
The second part of a three-part examination of the life of Chief Joseph Brant. For more information on his early years, see part one.
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Six Nations Claim Haldimand Tract
Guest writer Kahentinetha Horn, MNN Mohawk Nation News, keeps us up to date with the ongoing battle over native title on the Haldimand Tract.
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Iroquois Civil War
The American Revolution split the Iroquois Confederation and resulted in internal warfare that had devastating results.
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Online Music Stations
A summary of the best FREE internet radio stations for punk music listeners.
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PAULINE JOHNSON - NATIVE POETESS
Pauline Johnson was Canada's first Native Poetess. Her poems have strong imaging and each tell a story. In recent years her poems have been included in anthoglogys containing works of other Native Poets and Poetess'. Only now is her work becoming well-known.
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A Building Goes from Trash to Treasure
Syracuse, New York, regains one of its architectural gems when the old train station is restored.
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Indian Sexual Abuse Allegations
Sexual harrassment and child molestation charges are part of a government strategy to attack Onkwehonwe men. Guestwriter Kahentinetha Horn explains.
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Kinnie Starr's Crisis of Identity
Kinnie Starr has spent much of her career discussing her identity as an Aboriginal musician. Working on her 5th album, she'd like to talk about the music for once.
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Figure Skate on Inline Skates
Inline skaters can do some figure skating moves. This article describes some of the ice skating tricks that are possible on inline skates.
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Free Punk and Ska Music Downloads
A compilation of the best websites to download and listen to free punk and ska music.
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First Nations and Inuit of Canada
In 1996, Former Governor General Romeo Leblanc proclaimed June 21st of every year as the National Aboriginal Day. It is the day we celebrate the contribution of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (mixed blood) peoples to Canada.
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"Rockin" Ronnie Pierce
In this issue I will discuss driver Ronnie Pierce and look back on his accomplishments.
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Butler’s Rangers Settle Canada
Ontario's bountiful Niagara Peninsula was cleared and settled largely by United Empire Loyalists on land that had formerly belonged to First Nations residents.
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Catch-Driver
In this issue I will give discuss the role of the catch-driver. The catch-driver is a person that primarily drives for a living, and does no horse training or limited horse training.
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FISHING FUN
When I was a child, I liked nothing better than to put a bamboo pole over my shoulder and go fishing with Grandpa. Last summer, I took my grandson, Brandon, who was four, on his first fishing expedition and he was delighted.
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Handicapping
In this issue I will give you my theory on handicapping harness raceway horses. This theory is a technical theory and more advanced then your typical newspaper handicap journalist theory.
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Industry Problems
In this issue I will give discuss the problems facing the racing industry and possible solutions. I will also discuss what I perceive as the track of the future.
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Jacob Anguish
The Revolutionary War was a bloody, frightening and difficult time for the families who lived through it, as one soldier's story well illustrates.
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Jacob Anguish at Fort Erie
Despite having lost a leg to gangrene, this reluctant soldier of the American Revolution lived many years, leaving many United Empire Loyalist descendants around Niagara.
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Jacob Anguish in Prison
Jacob Anguish, a soldier in Butler's Rangers during the American Revolution, seems to have been aptly named; he lost a foot to gangrene.
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Life in Butler’s Rangers
Historical evidence for the rations, uniforms and living conditions of the men of Butler's Rangers during the Revolutionary War.
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The Groom
In this issue I will give discuss the groom. The groom is the person that does the most work on the horse and gets very little credit.
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Yearling Sales
In this column I will reflect upon the annual yearling sales and what factors owners look for when they purchase a yearling.
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Hiawatha
On a mission of peace Hiawatha faced hardship as he united the people of the Iroquois nation.
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Punk Fashion
This article deals with the advent of punk fashion and how the style evolved as punk bands grew increasingly popular.
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