Articles from the May 31, 2018 edition
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MCA RECREATIONAL CANNABIS SURVEY RESULTS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) Recreational Cannabis Working Task Group is pleased to provide the community with the results from the MCA Recreational Cannabis Survey. In July 2018, the...
CASH REWARD OFFERED FOR ARENA FIRE INFORMATION
(Onerahtohko:wa/ May 31, 2018) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne urges anyone with information regarding the January 19, 2018 fire at the A’nowara’kowa Arena to come forward. A cash reward of $5,...
2018 Memorial Day Parade
The 2018 Andrew W. Cook Post 1479 Memorial Day Parade took place this past Sunday, May 27th. This year's theme was Colors of Freedom. The weather was...
Akwesasne Artisan Showcase
On Saturday May 26th, some of Akwesasne's talented artists had the opportunity to show off their artwork, basketry, beadwork, clothing and much more....
Annual Kids For Fishing Event
On Saturday, May 26th the 8th Annual Kids for Fishing took place, beginning and ending at the St. Regis Recreation. Every year, community members...
Defense Demonstration Part of Missing and Murdered Native American Women Event
In the Akwesasne Housing Authority training room, booming voices could be heard singing in honor of the many women who have gone missing and murdered...
JULIA ANN KING
AKWESASNE - Julia Ann "Konwahnonwes" King, 77, of 523 State Route 37, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Highland Nursing Home.... Full story
Angus Adams
Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide when someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tear...
Attention Woodworkers
MCA is looking to compile a list of woodworkers in our community for a potential upcoming project. If you would like to be included in this list, please provide your contact info to: Natalie Jacobs,...
Mammogram Day
MCA Community Health Program is teaming up with Cancer Care Ontario to provide mammograms to community members. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 1:00pm – 3:00pm Cornwall Community Hospital Gift and snacks i...
Attention, men!
MCA Community Health Program will be collaborating with Ionkwanikonhriiosne to host a 2-part ribbon shirt workshop on June 2 & 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Ionkwanikonhriiosne Creative Sewing...
Letter to the Editor
Your story on pages 1 and 14 of the May 17th, 2017 issue of Indian Time paints a good picture and photo opportunity for some MCA and Canada 150 program representatives whom I feel do not deserve the...
Niawen
May 29, 2018 The family of Frank “Mout” Kahentiio Leaf would like to say niawen to the community for their support and kind words following his unexpected passing into the spirit world. His family wis...
The Boys Modified Lacrosse Team at Salmon River would like to thank everyone for their generous support
The Boys Modified Lacrosse Team at Salmon River would like to thank everyone for their generous support for the Lawn Tractor Raffle and congratulate...
MCA May General Meeting
The MCA May General meeting opened at 6pm at the Kanatakon School gymnasium. Presentations were given on: Recreational Cannabis Survey Results, Bill S-3 Descheneaux Case, and the MCA Budget. Updates...
MCA 2018 General Election Official Candidates List
Candidates for Grand Chief 1. Benedict, Abram 2. Benedict, Lloyd Jr. “Junior” 3. Johnson, Marlon 4. Sunday, Ronald “Minnows” Tsi Snaihne Candidates List 1. Lazore, Joseph Hubert 2. Adams-P...
Tribe, Massena school district renew education contract
The Massena Central School District and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe recently renewed their Title VI agreement, which outlines services and procedures for Native American students who go to school in...
Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2018
Submitted by Laura Morris A blessed congratulatory expression is being extended to all the youth and adults who received the Sacrament of...
Traditional Teachings Workshop
The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s Joey David and Harvey Herne will be presenting “Travelling the Red Road to Heal the Wounded Spirit with Traditional Teachings” on Wednesday, June 13, 2...
St. Regis Mission Church News
Submitted by St. Regis Mission Church Congratulations to all who received the Sacrament of confirmation on May 26, 2018. On the Feast of the Most...
George Washington Belt
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt, called the George Washington Belt, is a covenant belt with the thirteen...
District Chief and AMBE Students Run in the Ottawa Marathon
Dedicated runners from the Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education boarded early morning buses bound for Ottawa to compete in the Scotiabank Ottawa...
WILD CENTER, AKWESASNE CULTURAL CENTER, SIX NATIONS INDIAN MUSEUM AND NATIVE NORTH AMERICAN TRAVELLING COLLEGE OPEN WAYS OF KNOWING
Tupper Lake, NY – Indigenous voices come together to bring you Ways of Knowing. Working in partnership, the Akwesasne Cultural Center, The Six N...