Articles from the May 9, 2013 edition
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CALL FOR ACTION
Compiled by Ian Oakes Onerahtok:kowa Tsia:ta/May 7, 2013 Sovereign Territory of Akwesasne - The Kanien’keha:ka of the Haudenosaunee are calling u...
Donations Needed For Kashechewan Evacuees
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – Residents from the James Bay First Nations of Kashechewan began arriving at the Cornwall Regional Airport on Sunday, M...
Unofficial List of Nominees for 2013 SRMT Elections
TRIBAL CHIEFS Randy Hart Nominated by: Norman Tarbell Seconded by: Ben Kelly Beverly Cook Nominated by: Jade White Seconded by: Lois Terrance Gary Cole Nominated by: Malcolm Chubb Seconded by: Scott...
Government of Ontario Funds Akwesasne Tobacco Pilot Project
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced today that it received a $476,115 two-year grant from the Government of Ontario to support the development of an Akwesasne Tobacco L...
United Southern and Eastern Tribes Announce Winners of 3rd Annual Drinking Water Contest
Akwesasne Territory — The United Southern and Eastern Tribes, Incorporated (USET) recently announced the winners of this year’s 3rd Annual Dri...
Proposed Grasse River Superfund Site Clean Up Remedy
A Public Information Session was held on May 7th at the St. Regis Mohawk School to discuss the ‘Selected Remedy’ to deal with the polluted 7.2 mil...
Ethel J. Baker
Ethel J. Baker, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, Lewiston, NY. She was born on the Six Nations Reservation in Brantford,...
Graveside Services Announced by Donaldson Funeral Home
Graveside Services for Mrs. Beatrice Deer Jacobs, 100, of Akwesasne, will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hogansburg with Rev. Jerome Pastores, officiating. Mrs. Jacobs passed a...
CORRECTION
Last week we misidentified these ladies from Twin Leaf in Hogansburg for the ATFE Roadside Clean Up. We sincerely apologize, and thank you for...
Akwesasne Roadside Clean Up Day
Akwesasne Roadside Clean Up Day Niawenkó:wa Akwesasró:non! Everyone give yourselves a pat on the back. Sonkwaiatí:son (Our Creator) is smiling on us, seeing his children picking up trash and ta...
Thank you
Thank you, The family would like to acknowledge and thank all involved with Barney’s care including his physician’s cardiologist, Dr. Joseph Gardella, Dr. Ben Kelly and Theresa Gardner NP. A spe...
On May 17 The People Have a Duty to Stand in Defense of Freedom
No Nation may exist when its claim to sovereignty is contradicted by its refusal to abide by its legal and moral principles. Canada and the US have entered into binding contracts with the aboriginal...
DOCUMENTS RELEVANT TO THE BORDER CROSSING RIGHTS OF THE MOHAWK PEOPLE
Article 36 1. Indigenous peoples, in particular those divided by international borders, have the right to maintain and develop contacts, relations and cooperation, including activities for spiritual,...
Reader Photo
Pictures taken by Amie Barnes SRCS girls lax against Saranac Lake. Tewasherake Barnes #4 (pictured) scoring one of her three goals. #10 Victoria...
Student Submission
Behind Rosemary White and Darlene Thompson’s K-5 class at the Kanatakon School is the collage of fish the students created. The class was c...
AMPS Release Names of Persons Charged in April 26th Drug Search Warrants
On April 26th, 2013, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed 2 Search Warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at two properties on...
Police Blotter
Akwesasne Territory -- April 24, 2013. At 4:45 p.m., Tribal Police arrested Kelsey A. Jackson (Hogansburg, NY) for an existing arrest warrant. Mrs. Jackson was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was...
From Homebodies To Hobbies
Big Brother has always needed a push when it comes to trying new things or venturing off by himself. Many a time I have seen his brown eyes look to me and when we make eye contact he takes a big...
SRMS Student Achievement Assembly
It was a gorgeous day last Thursday for the St. Regis Mohawk School to hold its Student Achievement Assembly for the months of March and April...
Koi Celebrates 4 Year Anniversary
For four years, Koi Express Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse has been bringing Japanese food to Akwesasne and surrounding areas. In fact, owner Karen Adams...
SRCS March Students
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured...
Akwesasne Coalition/ACT NOW Hosts Prom Academy
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment and Akwesasne’s ACT NOW hosted yet another successful event for young ladies preparing to attend p...
Salmon River Election May 21st
Salmon River is pleased to announce that the 2013-14 $29,076,511 budget will include no layoffs and no major program reductions. The district has worked hard to maintain current staffing levels...
How to Sell Beadwork on the Internet
Dear Monica, I make the most amazing bead work in the universe. I know this to be true, because all my aunties told me so. I want to offer my beadwork for sale on the Internet, but the choices are...
Environmentally Friendly Graduation Gifts that are Easy on the Pocket
Graduation is just around the corner and if you’re in the market for something unusual and completely useable, check these ideas out. For a bonus, each of these suggestions are environmentally f...