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2013 Wellness Day at Seniors Center
Health and Wellness were the theme at this year’s Wellness Day at the Senior’s Center in Hogansburg. Thursday’s event featured many departments...
Raising Awareness for Autism is an Everyday Event
For residents of Akwesasne, meeting the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurological disorders can be a daunting task. Howe...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Holds Annual Car Show
It’s summertime and one thing you can always expect to see are beautiful classic cars lined up beside the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort. On...
Cornwall Ribfest is a Hit
If you were looking for good food and good music, then this year’s Ribfest was the event to hit. The annual event, held in Cornwall’s Lamoureux...
Tsikionhet Onkwawen:na tanon Tsiniionkwariho:ten Youth Camp Held on Thompson Island
The second annual Tsikionhet Onkwawen:na tanon Tsiniionkwariho:ten youth camp was held on Thompson Island last week, from July 22-26. The event featur...
Cornwall Hosts Canadian Golden Gloves Championship
On Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, Cornwall’s NavCenter hosted the Inaugural Canadian Golden Gloves Championship. Boxers, trainers and their...
Human Rights Tribunal Continues in Davis Case
The Human Rights Tribunal of Fallan Davis V. CBSA continued Friday at Nav Canada Center in Cornwall. Testimony was given by CBSA witnesses and Davis was not present due to continued illness and...
Flames of War Film Presentation at Anowara'ko:wa Arena
On Thursday, July 18, a presentation was held to show the film Flames of War, which is a 45 minute film about the war of 1812. The event began around...
Benefit for Emily Tarbell at the St. Regis Recreation Center
On Friday, July 19, friends and family gathered to help Emily Tarbell by holding a benefit lunch and auction for her. The benefit lunch was $5 and...
No Tenure for Benedict
In a meeting held in the middle school library at Salmon River Central, the fate of Principal Alison Benedict was decided in a special executive...
Grassroots Effort Aims to Revive Community Death Benefits
In an age of increasing uncertainty, one can count on death entering their lives at some point as surely as anything else. Even though we know it is there, and likely will befall someone we know at...
CCVS Graduates First Valedictorian from Akwesasne
In a ceremony held on Thursday June 27, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School graduated the Class of 2013. Due to the size of the graduating...
Super Family Fun Day at Generations Park
On Thursday, June 27, the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted its Super Family Fun Day at Generations Park. There were families all...
Harts Victorious In Title Defense
On Saturday, June 22, at the St. Lawrence Center Arena, a mixed martial arts fight was held. Kaged Combat, which bills itself as the Capital...
Bank of Montreal Celebrates 20 Years on the Island
On June 20, the Bank of Montreal Peace Tree Mall Branch held a barbeque to celebrate 20 years in the community. They served the usual BBQ foods like...
Akwesasne Family Fun Day at Anowara'ko:wa Arena
On Saturday June 22, the Kawehnoke Recreation Center held their annual Family Fun Day at the Anowara’ko:wa Arena. The weather proved to be a...
ABGC End of the Year Bash
This year’s Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club End of the Year Bash was held at the AGBC on Friday, June 21. The event grew to include many more...
2013 Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
In a lavish dinner ceremony held at the newly completed Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort’s Winter Ballroom, the 2013 crop of inductees into the...
MNCC Meets with NDP in Ottawa to Discuss Border Issues
Akwesasne’s burden with the border took a new turn, as a meeting between the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs and MPs from the NDP took place in...
Danielle Terrance Pancake Breakfast Benefit
At the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, an all you can eat pancake breakfast was held benefiting Danielle Terrance in her...
Graduation Ceremony at St. Regis Mohawk School
Another school year comes to a close as the grade five classes at the St. Regis Mohawk School celebrate the end of their elementary career in a...
Bombay Fire Department Field Days
On a rainy Sunday, the Bombay Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Field Days on Sunday June 16. There was a chicken barbeque to raise funds...
SRMS National Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony
On Tuesday June 11, the St. Regis Mohawk School held a ceremony to induct the first group of children into the National Elementary Honor Society. The...
AMPS Holds Situational Based Training for High School Students
On Thursday, June 6, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service held a situational based training which resembles a ride-along. The situation was two calls,...
Basket Making Class Wraps Up at Akwesasne Library
On Thursday evening, June 6, at the Akwesasne Cultural Center a fancy basket class taught by Denise Jock wrapped up its final session. Students...