Articles from the May 11, 2017 edition
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MCA, SRMT MONITORING FLOOD POTENTIAL
With current weather conditions and the flooding hazards located within our surrounding areas, more specifically Montreal & Gatineau, Quebec and Franklin County and St. Lawrence County, New York, the...
Jr. B Split Weekend Home Games
Photos by Joe Francis The Jr. B Indians opened the season with a couple of home games over the weekend at the Anowarakowa. On Saturday, May 6, 2017...
Unofficial Results of the Tribal Caucus
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board held their annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, May 6, 2017. There were three positions open for nominations: one Tribal Chief, one Tribal Sub-Chief, and o...
AMBE Using Neurolinguistic Approach to Improve Kanien'kéha Program
Submitted by Kaweienón:ni (Margaret) Peters, AMBE Kanien'kéha Resource & Development For two years now, the Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk Board of Education ha...
Strong Roots Greenhouse Holds Ribbon Cutting for 2017 Season
AKWESASNE, May 1, 2017-It's official, the Spring growing season is here and the Strong Roots Charitable Foundation kicked it off with a ribbon...
Kanesatake Refuses Army's Offer to Help
The Canadian Army’s offer to help with Kanesatake flooding revived memories of Oka Crisis, as Grand Chief Serge Simon ‘graciously declined,’ mainly because the situation was under control. As floodwat...
BARBARA FAYE WHITE
BOMBAY – A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Barbara F. White on Saturday, May 12, 2017 at St. Mary’s of the Fort, Ft. Covington, at 11:00 AM. Mrs. White passed away March 16, 2017 at the Uni...
Graveside Service
There will be a Graveside Memorial Service for Thomas J. White on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00am – St. Joseph’s Cemetery (Veteran’s side) located on St. Regis Road, Hogansburg, NY....
Letter to the Editor
I noticed a wonderful sight on Monday, May 1st. There was not one speck of new garbage on Cook Rd. from Rt. 37 to Martin’s Corner. This was two whole days after the roadside clean-up. I can r...
Letter to the Editor
WHAT DOES SELF GOVERNMENT MEAN? You will lose all your rights. When did you ever see a white man tell the truth? Same like some of M.C.A. Chiefs lie to us? I bet they do not remember in the 40’s and 5...
Ten Things You Should Know About Self-Government – Entewatatha:wi
“In 1999 MCA initiated the Nation Building, or Entewatatha:wi Program, for the purpose of exploring areas of jurisdiction and authority over our affairs Akwesasne can take control from Canada. Since 1...
ATFE's Akwesasne Roadside Cleanup Day
Niawenkó:wa Akwesasró:non! Everyone give yourselves a pat on the back. Sonkwaiatí:son (Our Creator) is smiling on us, seeing his children picking up trash and taking care of Mother Earth on April 29...
Niawenkó:wa
Niawenkó:wa to Craig Arquette and the Akwesasne Task Force on The Environment on a super successful Roadside Cleanup event! Craig, you are an amazing organizer. Each year, the Akwesasne Roadside...
Dear Akwesasne
Dear Akwesasne, The family of April & Quinn Benedict would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers, monetary donations, donating prizes, wine and spirits, those who...
Tsi Snaihne School Public Speaking
Submitted by Lynda Brown Twenty-four students from Gr. 1 to 6 presented their speeches for the Tsi Snaihne School Public Speaking on Friday, A...
By MCS & SRMT Set to Renegotiate Title VI Contract
MASSENA -- The Massena Central School District and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will soon renegotiate the Title VI contract, which deals with education of Native American students. The five-year deal...
Salmon River Middle School Announces March Students of the Month
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the...
Frenchie's Great Northern New York Auto Show Set For May 20th
A record contingent of show cars and trucks from both Canada and the US are expected to be on hand for what promises to be an even bigger show than...
TSS Talent Show Participants Receive Treat Bags
The students of Tsi Snaihne School who performed in the Talent Show, and the Student Council members who ran the Talent Show, received a treat bag...
HOSPITALITY OR WELCOME BELT
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt records certain laws of the Confederacy and was used in the League councils by...
Protecting Your Family from Infectious Mosquitoes
It’s that time of year again, warmer weather is making its way back and with temperatures on the rise the risks for infectious mosquitoes is more widespread. Each year we are seeing record breaking t...
Gardening Workshop Held at Kawehnoke Recreation
On Thursday May 4th, 2017, the Department of Economic Development held a gardening workshop at the Kawehnoke Recreation, which was free to the...
