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Mohawk Makes History as First Ironworkers Local 33 President
By Kaniehtonkie Michael Terrance made history on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 when he was sworn in as Ironworkers Local 33 president. Hailing from a long...
"Back to School"
By Kaniehtonkie Schools across New York and Ontario will reopen for in-person instruction this fall. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced their respective schools will reopen during the coronavirus...
MCA holds first General Meeting during coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
By Kaniehtonkie Mohawk Council of Akwesasne had their first meeting since January 2020. The meeting took place on ‘Zoom” the online meeting platform. Grand Chief Abram Benedict opened the meeting...
In a unique project - SRMT Environment technicians work to save mussels
By Kaniehtonkie Found in the back of a huge warehouse, two technicians carefully select glochidia for propagating bivalves. Sounds like something out...
Fossil Fuel Pipelines, Confederate Statutes, Mount Rushmore and Military Spending
By Kaniehtonkie Over the July 4th weekend, protesters pulled down yet another statue of Christopher Columbus, this time in Baltimore, MD. A video was posted on Twitter showing a group using ropes to...
COVID-19 cases rise among young people across the U.S. and Canada
By Kaniehtonkie As states and provinces reopen and cases rise among younger people across Canada and the United States medical experts look at this trend. Common statements have been made by...
Statues torn down in support of Black Lives Matter
By Kaniehtonkie Statues have become a target of protesters since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. A statue of Christophe Columbus has been...
"Defund the Police" movement
By Kaniehtonkie Following on the heels of Black Lives Matter and Native Lives Matter movement is a call to 'Defund the Police'. Protesting death by...
Calmer protest prevails
By Kaniehtonkie Protests in the U.S. and around the world were largely peaceful and the streets were calmer than they have been in days since the...
Protests take place worldwide in support of Black Lives Matter
By Kaniehtonkie “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross,” this oft-quoted line of uncertain origin is very popular right now. On Monday, June 1, 2020...
EOHU reports Iakhihsohtha and Tsiionkwanonhso:te residents tested for COVID-19
By Kaniehtonkie As of May 12, 2020 the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) reports 132 cases of COVID-19, 2 have been hospitalized, 73 cases have been resolved (completed 14 day isolation/quarantine),...
Cheyenne River Tribe and Oglala Sioux Tribe maintain lockdowns
By Kaniehtonkie In an all too familiar pandemic, the ravaging affects some Native American communities experience resonates back centuries. Each pandemic presents itself, as reported, almost four...
Cayuga Nation's traditional council buildings' demolition ordered by federally recognized chief
By Kaniehtonkie On Saturday, February 22, 2020, a federally recognized tribal leader ordered the demolition of a daycare center. A daycare center...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Contributes $1 Million to ABGC
By Kaniehtonkie On the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's February monthly meeting, they 'affirmed their commitment to provide positive futures for our youth...
SRMT February Meeting
By Kaniehtonkie The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe February monthly meeting was held on February 1, 2020 with Chief Michael Conners as chairperson. New...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe January Monthly Meeting
By Kaniehtonkie Attendees of the SRMT January meeting witnessed the first St. Regis Police officer be sworn-in at a tribal meeting. Jake Arquette,...
Kanawakeron Jody Swamp acquitted and Gordan claims victory
By Kaniehtonkie Kanawakeron Jody Swamp was, according to his lawyer Keith Gordon, unlawfully searched and charged after bringing firecrackers from Kawehno:ke through the Cornwall port of entry. Swamp...
Embroiled in controversary within his own country, Turkey's President Erdogan threatens to recognize Native American genocide
By Kaniehtonkie Turkey’s President Recep Erdogan threatens to recognize killings of Native Americans as genocide in response to the Armenia resolution. The US Senate voted in favor of recognizing...
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte to vote on Tyendinaga Mohawk Cannabis Control Law
By Kaniehtonkie On November 16, 2019 Tyendinaga Mohawks will head to the pools to vote on Tyendinaga Mohawk Cannabis Control Law. MBQ held three open house type meetings, one on September 27, October...
Shamrocks Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
By Kaniehtonkie The Shamrocks Athletic Hall of Fame Board held their induction ceremony on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino...
Red Sky – opens up a world of sustainable possibilities
By Kaniehtonkie Akwesasne. Four young entrepreneurial men came together to use their own personal gifts in the most effective way: creating Red Sky...
16-Year-Old Leads Global Climate Strike on Friday
By Kaniehtonkie This Friday, September 20th, young people from around the world are skipping school as part of a massive coordinated strike to protest government and business inaction on climate...
Saint Regis Mohawk July Tribal Meeting
By Kaniehtonkie The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal monthly tribal meeting was held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Ionkwakiohkwaró:ron. The meeting started promptly at 10:00am. 2.Review of Action Items: a)...
Louis Levi Oakes, Last Surviving Mohawk Code Talker Walks On
By Kaniehtonkie The last surviving Mohawk Code Talker Levi Oakes 94 passed on to the Sky World on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Mr. Oakes was surrounded by...
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne May Monthly Meeting
By Kaniehtonkie The May monthly meeting for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was held in Tsi Snaihne, Recreation Center on Thursday, May 23rd. The meeting was called to order promptly at 6pm by Grand...
