Articles from the February 22, 2018 edition
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Native North American Travelling College Hosts 3rd Annual Art Wars
The Native North American Travelling College hosted their 3rd Annual Art Wars at the St. Regis Mohawk School, on Saturday February 17th. The event...
Tribal Council Issues Precautionary Evacuation for Flood Area
(February 21, 2018) AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council issued a precautionary evacuation order this afternoon (Wednesday) for the...
Braves Manufacturing Owner Pleads Guilty to Failing to Keep Records Relating to Cigarette Sales
(February 14, 2018) SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Jeffrey Lazare, 47, of Hogansburg, New York, pled guilty on February 14, 2018 to failing to maintain required records relating to the manufacture and sale of c...
"TKO Tuesday" Featured at AMCR Bingo Palace
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort held their first and what many hope to be a regular event – TKO Tuesday. TKO Tuesday was held on February 1...
RECREATIONAL CANNABIS SURVEY CREATED TO ENGAGE AKWESASNE RESIDENTS
In July 2018, the Government of Canada is expected to pass legislation legalizing the sale of recreational cannabis. The bill, Bill C-45, proposes to leave it up to the provinces and territories to...
SHARON R. COOK
AKWESASNE – After valiantly battling and beating cancer, Mrs. Sharon R. Cook, 71, of 417 Cook Road, unexpectedly passed away Monday afternoon, F... Full story
THREE MEN WANTED FOR HOME INVASION ATTACK
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police continue to seek out three men wanted on outstanding arrest warrants after investigating a home invasion which occurred on Sunday, February 11, 2018. According to police,...
Flood Safety Tips
Below are flood preparation safety tips: • Learn the safest route from your home or business to high, safe ground should you have to leave in a hurry. • Develop and practice a ‘family escape’ plan an...
Raven Swamp, Miss Indian World, Steps Down
The Gathering of Nations Powwow announced on February 19, 2018 that the current Miss Indian World, Raven Swamp, has stepped down. Swamp was crowned Miss Indian World 2017 at last year’s Gathering of N...
Hogansburg Woman Sentenced to Jail as Part of Prostitution Ruse
A Hogansburg woman who stabbed a Massena man last year in what has been called “a prostitution ruse” was recently sentenced to jail and probation in St. Lawrence County Court. Shahniice L. King, 25,...
Practice Good Hand-Hygiene
In addition to getting a flu shot, it’s important to practice good hand-hygiene: • Unlike some viruses, influenza is easily killed by soap and hot water. • Wash your hands often with soap and hot w...
Artist – Don J. White
Within the Longhouse, a young water drum singer named Don J. White or DJ sings powerfully and with all the might a 4-year old can muster at that age....
Kana:takon School is #Camryn Strong
The school students pulled together to cheer up one of their friends in her time of need. Kana:takon student Camryn Cook has been undergoing medical...
Interview with the Creator of 87.9 FM Karennaon:we
On Monday February 12th, I was able to meet up the creator and cofounder of the new local radio station in Akwesasne, 87.9 FM Karennaon:we, and get...
Akwesasne Labor Market Information Survey Ends February 28th
ALMIS would like to inform the Akwesasne community – especially employers – that they still have an opportunity to complete the Akwesasne Labor Mar...
News from Tsiionkwanonhso:te (Akwesasne's Long Term Care Facility)
Submitted by Tsiionkwanonhso:te Activity Proogram Traditionally, communal living was practiced by families living in Longhouses. Imagine sharing your living space with your Mother’s relatives (her M...
AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 ext. 3215
Fri. Feb. 23rd Dr. Saylor, AMC 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn, AMC 9:00-11:30-by appt. Mon. Feb. 26th Dr. Horn, AMC 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-in Tues. Feb.27th...
KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE - 613-932-5808 ext. 1110
Fri. Feb. 23rd Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-same day appt. Dr. Levac 9:00-12:00-by referral & follow-ups Mon. Feb. 26th No provider Tues. Feb. 27th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-same day appt. Wed. Feb. 28th...
WHOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS CLINIC TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE - 613-575-2341 ext. 1618
Fri. Feb. 23rd Lannie Mitchell, NP 1:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. Feb. 26th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-3:00-same day appt. Tues. Feb. 27th No provider Wed. Feb. 28th No provider Thurs. March 1st...
Reader Comic
A quick decline, thanks to G.M. Langevin's bad trades: 1. Four of last year's D'men, including Subban and young prospect Sergachev. Gone! 2. 50% of...
Benefit Raffle for John Thomas Raffling a beautiful large canvas print $10 a ticket – Drawing March 10th
Tickets are being sold at the following locations: Wild Bills Convenience Store, Truck Stop #9, Akwesasne Mini Mart, Keegan’s Tobacco Shop, Tribal Administration Building, Administration Building #...
Six Nations Peace Belt
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens It is provided thus: It shall be the duty of all of the chiefs of The Great Law of Peace o...
Tri Chamber Alliance Wins EDCO Award
(February 14, 2018) Cornwall, ON – The Tri Chamber Alliance, a partnership between the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, Akwesasne Chamber of C...