Articles from the June 9, 2022 edition
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19th Annual Robideau/Lamitie-King Juried Art Exhibit
The 19th Annual Robideau/Lamitie-King Juried Art Exhibit was held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Downtown Artist Cellar in Malone, NY. The art...
Akwesasne Children's Powwow Returns!
Excitement filled the former IGS building on Saturday, June 11th. The huge open space was filled with young dancers dressed in powwow regalia and...
Indigenous leaders react to Bill 96
Indigenous communities in Quebec say the language law passed two weeks ago will harm the education prospects of their youth and undermine reconciliation in the province. In Kahnawake, members of the...
Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival – Toronto Harbourfront
Indigenous Fashion Arts (IFA) is a multi-platform non-profit organization for Indigenous-made fashion, craft and textile arts. They explore the deep...
Canada reaffirms commitment to address the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON – Government of Canada reaffirms commitment to address the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ p...
HARVEY J. ARQUETTE, JR.
AKWESASNE - Harvey James Arquette Jr, 41 of 294 Wade LaFrance Road, Akwesasne. Began his journey to the Sky world on May 30th, 2022, after a long and... Full story
Joseph Leaf
Born in Cornwall on May 9, 1949. Joseph passed away on Saturday June 4, 2022. Predeceased by his former wife Joanne (Ayotte) and his parents Mike and... Full story
Thomas Sylvester
SYLVESTER, Thomas – at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Annabelle Sylvester (née Tr... Full story
CONGRATULATIONS
Julia Delorimiere, Lewiston, NY Graduated May 22, 2022 from State University of New York at Buffalo. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Legal Studies, Cum...
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Rosalie Morris, on her graduation on May 12, 2022 from North Country Community College. Rosalie graduated with Honors, Phi Theta...
New York passes bill to ban sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores
The New York State Legislature has passed the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, groundbreaking legislation that will end the retail sale of dogs, cats and...
Trenton "Wiggz" Lawrence Square
HOGANSBURG - Trenton "Wiggz" Lawrence Square, 19, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, as a result of a tragic car accident. Trent was born January... Full story
KEVIN Z. KING
AKWESASNE – Kevin Zachary King, 58, of State Route 37, passed away Saturday evening, June 4, 2022 at Champlain Valley Physician's Hospital with the l... Full story
Marion (Wariianen) Lazore "Auntie"
Akwesasne – Marion (Wariianen) Lazore "Auntie" (72), was called home at Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, after a valiant b... Full story
Ryan Dale White
Akwesasne: Ryan Dale White, age 42 of Akwesasne, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2022. Ryan was born on October 9, 1979 in Massena, NY. He is... Full story
Marcia Diabo Rowley
Marcia Diabo Rowley, 73, of Syracuse, passed away June 3, 2022. Marcia was born and raised in Akwesasne, Quebec on May 28, 1949 to the late Joseph... Full story
The Unexplainable
By Dale White My wife Marilyn and I lost our son of 42 years last weekend. It is a parent’s worst nightmare. The loss of a child to suicide. We hear about it, read about it but never in a million y...
SUNY Potsdam Celebrates Class of 2022 at Commencement
The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2022 during the College's 202nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21....
THE COVENANT CHAIN
The sailing ship that was the symbol of the British in the Two Row Wampum is also an essential element of the Silver Covenant Chain. It is that ship which was being tied to the Confederacy, first by...
Tewatsirókwas
1. Wa'ontikè:tohte ne tewatsirókwas The fireflies are out 2. O'nó:wa teskonkié:rens iotiia'tahnhètska They are beetles with a soft body 3. Nó:nen enki...
Growing the Canadian Economy: New National Indigenous Economic Strategy is an economic stimulus for Canada
OTTAWA, ON – A coalition of more than 25 National Indigenous Organizations has unveiled a new National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES), the first such strategy to be built and designed e...
Iakhihsohtha Lodge Hosts "60's Fashion Show" for Residents
The staff and residents of the Iakhihsohtha Lodge took part in a 60's-themed fashion show. Two family members of each resident were invited to come...
Iakhihsohtha Lodge Hosts "60's Fashion Show" for Residents - Part 2
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St. Regis Mohawk School - May Outstanding Attendance
Ms. Ellsworth- Kash Francis, Kraydence Square, Demi Terrance, Andy White, Mrs. Yando - Lennon Leaf, Etta White Mr. Bish - Saniyah Buckshot Ms. Cartier - Jordan Thomas Mrs. Besaw - Sky Cook Mrs....
Give blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day
WATERTOWN, NY – Each year on June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood collection organizations around the world to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of a safe and s...
