Articles from the April 21, 2016 edition
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GOOD DEED-SRMT Tribal Police Give Back to Akwesasne
On April 13, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and Akwesasne Sports outfitted Quinton Thompson with Lacrosse equipment for his upcoming...
TRIBAL CAUCUS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 7TH
Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will be holding the annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Onerahtohkó:wa/ May 7, 2016. There are five (5) positions open: one (1) Tribal Chief...
Earth Day's Global 2016 Theme: Trees For The Earth
Earth Day Network – This Earth Day, let's get really big stuff done for our planet. What are we waiting for? The time is now. The movement c...
Supreme Court Decision Rules on Metis and Non-Status Aboriginals
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday, April 14, 2016 on the Daniels v. Canada case and determined that the Metis and Non-Status Indians are “Indians” as outlined under paragraph 91(24) of Can...
Utica College Pioneers Earn Two Wins
UTICA, NY- The Utica College women's lacrosse team got back on track Saturday as it topped host Houghton College 15-4 in Empire 8 Conference action...
Seven Dancers Coalition: April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Seven Dancers Coalition is in partnership with many different agencies throughout Akwesasne and surrounding areas who are striving to bring a comm...
Mohawk Seedkeepers Workshop
By Arisawe "You are what you eat," states Serasera Terrylynn Brant of Ohsweken (Six Nations). Our very DNA is rooted in the Earth just as the food...
"The Good Mind" premieres at SpringFest Film Festival
Syracuse, NY—A new film featuring the Onondaga Nation will premiere in Central New York on April 30, 2016 during the Syracuse International Film Festival’s third annual SpringFest. “The Good Mind,” a...
Salmon River Middle School Student of the Month
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured...
ESTABLISHING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS FOR DIABETIC WOUND CARE IN CUBA
Akwesasne, NY - The care and prevention of diabetes related complications in Akwesasne are one of our most important health priorities. Throughout...
Iohahi:io and MCA Entewatatha:wi Program Share Successful Partnership
(MCA Communications Unit) Three years ago, a fruitful collaboration blossomed between Iohahi:io and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA)...
Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance Celebrates National EMT Week
By Wabigonike Tenasco EMS Week 2016 is fast approaching and in anticipation we would like for our community to get to know who our providers are. At...
Several States Work to End "On-Call Shifts"
NEW YORK - Letters to 15 retailers express concern about unpredictable work schedules and seek information about companies’ use of controversial scheduling practice of “On-Call” shifts in famou...
AFN National Chief Meets with Leaders and Community of Attawapiskat First Nation
Ottawa, Ontario. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde was in Attawapiskat First Nation on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 with members of the Ontario provincial government...
Onondaga Faithkeeper Oren Lyons Meets with Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders
Syracuse, NY (Onondaga Nation original territory) On April 12, Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders met with Onondaga Nation Faithkeeper Oren Lyons and Chief Bradley Powless prior to his speech in...
By Native Nations and US Elections
For the Native Nations affected by the upcoming US elections hinge on the following two paragraphs of the Constitution: This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in...
SRCS Seniors Take To The Runway For Class of 2016 Fashion Show
More than twenty students took part in the first ever Prom Fashion Show, strutting their stuff at the Grand Mohawk Inn to benefit the Class of 2016. T...
SRCS Seniors Take To The Runway For Class of 2016 Fashion Show - Part 2
Here are additional pictures....
Police Blotter
HOGANSBURG MAN FACING CHARGES FOR UNTAXED CIGARETTES A Hogansburg man is facing federal charges for allegedly possessing close to one million untaxed cigarettes in western New York. Ian Tarbell, 43,...
Powerful Communication: Apology Do's and Don'ts
Submitted by Wholistic Health & Wellness Program Do you apologize for anything and everything? Do you apologize for things that are completely out of your control? How about apologizing for other...
Margaret Terrance working on her baskets
This is a historical photograph and is part of the collection at the Akwesasne Museum. The photograph is included in the book, Tei...
ENTRY LEVEL - Constable
Annual Salary: $47,638.24 - $84,374.75 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the public duties associated with maintaining and fostering community peace and social order within the framework of the...
4-H Frenzy on April 23
Have you been spring cleaning lately? Do you have bottles and cans that remind you of winter? Let Franklin County 4-H clear you of your winter blues! On April 23rd the Franklin County 4-H clubs and...
Smoker's Warehouse Job Posting
Position: Smoker’s Warehouse Supervisor Rate: Based on Experience Job Description: The Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring Smoker’s Warehouse maintains quality customer service and products. S...
