Articles from the May 1, 2014 edition
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Tobacco Crime Rings Up In Smoke
An Investigation on tobacco smuggling by the Surete du Quebec, in collaboration with its Canadian and U.S. partners, made several arrests on...
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Sixth Annual 5 Mile Walk Run
It is estimated that cancer affects at least one in every three families in Akwesasne. So if you stood on your front steps and looked down the road...
Community Crossroads: Change is coming to the Island
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) conducted a community plebiscite this past month to collect the community’s opinion on what should become of the Kawehno:ke (Co...
Me and My Guy Dance in Candy Land
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment, a collaboration of Akwesasne's community service programs and agency representatives sponsored the...
Salmon River Laxmen Handle OFA in Home Opener
The 2014 lacrosse season has opened with a bang for the Salmon River varsity boys' lacrosse squad. The long winter does not seem to not have affected...
GEORGE G. GRAY
AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with lung cancer, Mr. George Gregory Gray, age 73, of 1109 Drum Street Road, peacefully passed away Thursday a...
SALLY ANN COOK
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Sally Ann Cook, 57, 260 Hemlock Street, Snye, passed away Wednesday evening, April 23, 2014 at Cornwall Community Hospital after a b...
DOUGLAS J. KING, SR.
AKWESASNE – Mr. Douglas Joseph King, Sr., 28, of 191 Racquette Point Road, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home. "Dougie F...
DANIEL M. McDONALD
AKWESASNE – Mr. Daniel Moise "Pops" McDonald, age 78, of 2125 River Road, Sugarbush Island, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2...
Niawen kowa
Niawen kowa, Niawen to everyone who came out on April 11, 2014 to the St Regis Recreation Annual Easter Party. We had well over 250 kids and anxious parents waiting to find prizes in the eggs. We...
Sunday Fun at Iakhihsohtha
Sunday Fun at Iakhihsohtha Submitted by Jamie Ross On Sunday, April 27th, Andrew Perry and his “Drew Crew Cloggers” visited the residents and staff at Iakhihsohtha Lodge. He had his adult crew, int...
Niawen-kowa
Niawen-kowa The family of Christine Chubb Fadden wishes to thank everyone for their comforting presence and help at the time of her recent passing. We appreciate all of the good words, memories and...
Thank you
Thank you, We would like to send out a big thank you to the community for all the support and donations we’ve received. A big thank you to the speakers who participated at our mother’s service, Jul...
Niawenkowa
Niawenkowa. This is a note of appreciation to everyone that participated in our Saint Kateri Feast Mass, Sunday, April 27th,at the St. Regis Mission Church. It has been 334 years since her death on...
It's a Boy!
Name: Beau Wylee Jackson Born: Thursday, April 17, 2014 Weight: 10 lbs. 5.2 oz Length: 21 inches Parents: Joanna Jackson & David Billings Siblings:...
Youth Planting Workshop
On Saturday, the Akwesasne Youth Leadership (AYL) in conjunction with Kanenhi:io Ionkwaiontonhakie held a Youth Planting Workshop. At least a dozen...
AISES Students Participate in USA Science and Engineering Festival
Akwesasne, NY- On Thursday April 24, 2014, seventeen students and five chaperones left for Washington, DC to attend the USA Science and Engineering...
Hiawatha Institute Holds Public Information Session on Kahon:ios Land Grant
The Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge, established in 2011 as an educational entity, held a public information session at the Tsi Tetewatatkens Center on Saturday, April 26. The gathering...
CKON New Announcers and Programming
Submitted by Diane McDonald Akwesasne – CKON is looking to revamp some of the programs currently airing. Therefore, in the coming months CKON will be going through some growing pains as new p...
AMCR Announces Summer Concert Series Featuring Country Music Legends
(AKWESASNE, NY, April 28, 2014) – Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR) is proud to announce its North Country Concert Series, presented by Wild Country 96.5FM. The series will feature six artists p...
SRCS Board of Education Chooses Water Proposal from Fort Covington
Akwesasne, NY - The Salmon River Central School Board of Education voted on the water proposals submitted by the SRMT and Fort Covington on Tuesday April 29, 2014 and selected a proposal from the...
Internet Explorer Users Are Vulnerable to Attack
A vulnerability in Microsoft’s popular Internet Explorer web browser can allow a “remote, unauthorized attack” on users’ computers, the company announced over the weekend via a Service Advisor...
