Articles from the November 2, 2017 edition
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UPDATE – POLICE ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING 3 MALES
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three males in relation to a serious assault: • 26-year-old Johnathan Leonard FRANCIS of Akwesasne • 30-year-old...
Kakwirakeron Bear Clan June 26, 1942 – October 31, 2017
On the early morning hours of October 31, 2017, Kakwirakeron, beloved husband of Verna (Cooper) Montour, began his journey back to the spirit world....
Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program Hosts Áse Tsi Tewá:ton Experience 2017
The Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program hosted a two-day hands on conference, which allowed guests to participate in the traditional teachings...
Turn Your Clocks Back this Weekend!
On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at exactly 2 a.m. local time, clocks should be turned back one hour to 1 a.m. The change will result in an additional hour of light in the morning, but an earlier sunset....
Juanita Cecelia (Lazore) Ashton
Juanita Cecilia Lazore Ashton of Boise, Idaho passed away on October 24, 2017 of natural causes. She was born on October 4, 1928 in Akwesasne. She... Full story
Reader Photos
Children at Ista's Little Helpers celebrated Red Ribbon Week. Their favorite day was crazy hair day! Submitted by Chrissy Jacobs....
THANK YOU
The family of Angus Peter White would like to give their sincerest thanks to all the women & men that helped us in our time of greatest need and sorrow. It was good to see the many people and loved...
Letter to the Editor
October 23, 2017 The week of October 16th – 20th, Massena Central High School participated in the New York State College Application Week. This statewide initiative is meant to promote higher...
2017 Kanatsiohareke Harvest Festival
Saturday, November 4, 2017 10:00am to 4:30pm 4934 State Highway 5, Fonda, New York 12068 Corn husk doll making with Amanda Tarbell and storytelling and singing with Kay Olan and the Akwesasne Women...
NEW YORK GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM LAUNCHES
(October 31, 2017) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the New York Green Business program to formally recognize New York businesses operating sustainably and celebrate businesses that are...
Native American grad rates up at MCS, despite overall decrease
MASSENA -- Native American graduation rates at Massena Central have gone up during a time period where the overall rate went down, the district’s curriculum director told the school board at their...
Found Not Criminally Responsible for 2014 Murder
Ryan Lazore, Akwesasne, has been found not criminally responsible for the death of his mother, 46-year-old Lori Sue Lazore of Snye, Quebec. She was found on December 30, 2014 in her home after the...
MMH PRESENTS ASK THE SPECIALIST
(Oct. 25, 2017) MASSENA, NY – Massena Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce our Ask the Specialist Community Health Education Seminars. MMH physicians and a pharmacist will present free...
AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 ext. 3215
Fri. Nov. 3rd Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-Booked appts. Dr. Saylor 9:00-noon-Minor Emergency Walk-in Clinic 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. Nov. 6th Dr. Forson and Dr. Horn Minor Emergency Walk-in Clinic 9:00-11:30...
KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808
Fri. Nov. 3rd Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Mon. Nov. 6th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. Tues. Nov. 7th Lannie...
Recent Tragic Events Sets Kahnawàke in Mourning
(Kahnawà:ke, Kenténha/October 31,2017) In wake of the recent tragedies Kahnawà:ke, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) announced to their community that a Special Women’s Meeting has been...
Tribal Court Clears Way for Same Sex Couples to Marry
A tribal court near Phoenix, Arizona has cleared the way for gay couples to marry after a two-year legal battle that could have repercussions for Native Americans elsewhere. The Ak-Chin court ruled...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Oct. 20-26:
On Oct. 20, police charged Richard A. Rafter, 32, of Brasher Falls with felony driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit chemical test and speeding. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and...
Unique Tri-Chamber Alliance Forms in Region
October 25, 2017 – It was a pioneer event as the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce forged a unique alliance with its international counterparts. The event was a cross border business...
Snye Recreation Hosts Annual Halloween Party
The Snye Recreation hosted their Annual Halloween Bash on Saturday October 28th. The event was full of spooktacular fun with free wagon rides,...
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
Massena 11/10/2017: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Cellular Sales-Verizon Wireless, 1 1/2 Malby Avenue 11/15/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St Lawrence Centre, 6100 State Route 37 Potsdam 11/3/2017: 11:30 a.m. -...
Iroquois-Ojibway Friendship Belt
This belt is a friendship belt, and the symbols on the belt represent two nations joined together by the Path of Peace. One square represents the...