Articles from the July 13, 2017 edition
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Building Blocks of Our Indigenous Foundation Educational Conference – Part One
A two-day educational conference, "Building Blocks of our Indigenous Foundation" was held on June 28 and June 29, 2017 at the former IGA building. The...
NORTHERN TRIBAL BORDER SUMMIT ANNOUNCED
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 10, 2017—The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe today announced the convening of a “Northern Tribal Border Summit” for tribal leaders. This rare and innov...
Akwesasronon Competing at Women's Lacrosse World Cup
Photos submitted by Debbie Francis The 2017 FIL Rathbones Women's Lacrosse World Cup is being held in Guilford, England. It started on Wednesday, July...
Ironworkers Local 440 Places Steel for New Tribal Administration Building
On Ohiarihkó:wa/July 6, 2017; members of Ironworkers Local 440 erected the first piece of steel for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's new...
EUNICE CHRISTINE CHUBB
Eunice C. Chubb, 58, passed peacefully on May 31, 2017 at the PIMC Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, where she had been a patient for a short time due to...
Niawenkowa
Niawenkowa to Yogurt Express on Kawehno:ke for the delicious yogurt and ice cream treats after our Ride to Nowhere last week. We enjoyed every last bit of it! From the Totas at the Senior...
Massena School Board Plans Review of Mascot Controversy for Upcoming School Year
MASSENA -- A review of the controversial Massena Central mascot issue will be among the Board of Education’s district goals for the 2017-18 school year. At the June board meetings, two seniors came b...
Team EDN Raffle Winners
The Team Eastern Door & the North Akwesasne Athletes Raffle was drawn on July 8, 2017, at 9pm at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. $100.00 winners: Matt T. Jacobs Pete Burns Jr. Harley Jacobs Spooky Bur...
MEET THE TRIBE
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to highlight Doris Thomas as this month's long-term service employee and share all the exceptional work she is...
NYS A.G. Leads Legal Challenge Against EPA Over Toxic Pesticide
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman is leading a coalition of six Attorneys General in taking legal action against the Trump administration over a toxic pesticide shown to h...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe June Monthly Meeting
The June Tribal Monthly meeting began promptly at 10:00am with Chief Eric Thompson chairing. Review of previous action items were read: 1. Community member requested information on the future plans...
Echoes of a Proud Nation Powwow
Different Nations came together last weekend in celebration of song and dance at the 27th annual event held on the Kahnawake territory. The...
2018 Tribal Budget Community Consultation Meeting Scheduled for July 13th
AKWESASNE — In accordance with the Tribal Procedures Act ratified by tribal voters in a referendum held on Ohiarí:ha/June 1, 2013; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is continuing to provide fi...
Rock Legends Blue Öyster Cult to Perform at New York State Fair
Heavy metal masters Blue Öyster Cult will rock the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair on Friday, September 1 at 8 p.m. Blue Öyster Cult has been a major heavy metal influence on m...
Tarbell Management Group Donates Scoreboard to Generations Park
AKWESASNE - On Ohiarihkó:wa/July 12, 2017, Generations Park received a very generous donation from Bear's Den Convenience Stores, Tim Horton's Café B...
Bullying
Submitted by the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program Outreach team Bullying is not a new issue, it’s not “kids being kids,” or something that just happens in school. Bullying is a constant, growi...
Benefit Fundraiser for Lacrosse Player Chrissy Benedict
Chrissy Benedict is on the way to Hill College in Toronto, Ontario to continue her lacrosse aspirations and family and friends got together last week...
Kawehnoke Corridor Meeting Held at the Anowarakowa Arena
There was another community focus meeting at the Anowarakowa Arena in regards to the Kawehnoke Corridor project on June 26, 2017. The meeting began around 6:00 pm, with a dinner provided to community...
Team Haudenosaunee Hosts Family Fun Day For NAIG Expenses
Team Haudenosaunee and their sponsors put together a Family Fun Day on July 4th at the Kateri Hall from 10 am to 5 pm. The two main sponsors for the...
Emigration Belt
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens It is provided thus: When a person or family belonging to the Five Nations desires to...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 06-29-2017
On June 23, police charged Tristen A. Thompson, 20, of Hogansburg, NY for third-degree assault. He was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and given a return date of July 18. On June 24, police tickete...
Standing Rock Sioux Receives Inaugural Henry A. Wallace Prize For Courage Under DAPL Fire
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media July 11, 2017. Throughout much of 2016 and into the winter of 2017, water protectors stood fast against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), even in...
