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The River Mohawk Band Supports Make-A-Wish
By Derrick Lafrance The members have changed over the years, but the band name has been around for a long time, always donating their talent to...
Teddy Bear Picnic
By Derrick Lafrance Making a new friend and learning arts and crafts while having fun was the aim of this event for the kids. The Akwesasne Zero 2 Six...
Indians off to the Finals
By Derrick Lafrance It was a sweep but the Akwesasne Indians had to work hard for it. The Junior B team clinched a date with the Six Nations Rebels...
Babies and Brunch
By Derrick Lafrance It's never too early to get into wellness and educational activities. On Wednesday, July 10th, a Babies and Brunch was held...
Health Fair and Poker Walk Held for Wellness Week
By Derrick Lafrance In keeping with the theme of Wellness Week last week, Ionkwakiohkwaro:ron the new Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal building, had on...
Mohawk Council Service Awards
By Derrick Lafrance Dedicated workers for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were acknowledged for years of service. The ceremony was held last Friday,...
Indians finish the season as the league's only undefeated team
By Derrick Lafrance The Akwesasne Junior B Indians are heading into the playoffs with some style. The only undefeated team in the Ontario Junior B loop had a relatively easy last few games of the...
Indians Win Big
By Derrick Lafrance Call it a tune up game for a big match on Thursday. Last Sunday the Akwesasne Jr. B Indians dismantled the Orillia Kings 19-1 at the Anowarako:wa Arena. Devon Buckshot led the...
When I Come Home
By Derrick Lafrance The story of war and its effects on loving families was shared last week with local veterans who also lived that life. An...
Storm Lacrosse
By Derrick Lafrance The Akwesasne Storm lacrosse program once again played host to the Kahnawake Mohawks program. The kids are playing non-contact now but will someday be playing against each other...
St. Regis Dance Club
By Derrick Lafrance The final season of the popular club has been underway, and students are busy practicing for the big show in the summer. The...
Storm Opens Season
By Derrick Lafrance The new Storm minor lacrosse season kicked off with Gloucester and Kahnawake coming to Kawehnoke in a weekend Play Day. On...
St. Regis Recreation Easter Party
By Derrick Lafrance Easter was four days away but the Kana:takon kids got into the spirit early. An Easter Egg relay and party was held on Thursday,...
Dangers of Drunk Driving
By Derrick Lafrance With prom season and the end of the school year weeks away the students of Salmon River were given an eye-opening presentation of...
Akwesasne For Pine Ridge
By Derrick Lafrance Helping out people in their time of need is what the Caring Hearts organization is about. In the past they have helped out flood...
Wolves Bantams Win Championship
By Derrick Lafrance A game that started as a blowout turned into a barnburner with another Wolves minor hockey team winning the Lower St. Lawrence...
Akwesasne Atom Wolves Win Championship
By Derrick Lafrance A slim 2-0 score was all it needed for the local team to take home the Atom championship of the Lower St. Lawrence Minor hockey...
Wayne Castor Night
By Derrick Lafrance The memory of a great hockey supporter was honored January 22, 2019 with a pre-game ceremony. The 13th Annual Wayne Castor Salmon...
Wolves Hockey
By Derrick Lafrance A couple of early goals set the pace for the Akwesasne Wolves Atom "B" as they routed Cornwall 5-2 last Saturday in Cornwall....
Police Tournament Raises Money for Dance Club
By Derrick Lafrance The cops hit the ice two weeks ago to raise money for young inspiring performers. The annual Law Enforcement Tournament held at th...
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Christmas Concert
By Derrick Lafrance The annual celebration from the Kawehnoke school kids was held on Tuesday, December 18. From Headstart to Grade Five the...
AMS Monthly Awards
By Derrick Lafrance Sometimes it takes courage to stand up in front of a roomful of people. All forms of courage is something the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk...
Wild Win
By Derrick Lafrance The Akwesasne Wild Senior Women's hockey club hosted the Goulburn Rockets last weekend and sent them home with a 4-1 loss. Jenna...
Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club
By Derrick Lafrance Getting homework done, meeting new friends, working on art projects, learning new computer skills, getting exercise or just...
Akwesasne Minor Hockey
By Derrick Lafrance There were a couple of close games last week on Kawehnoke. The Akwesasne Wolves Novice B team hosted Cornwall last Wednesday,...