Articles from the February 23, 2017 edition
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A Border Runs Through It
By Darren Bonaparte I recently gave a tour of Akwesasne to a visitor who was interested in what our leaders call "the jurisdictional nightmare." Not...
AFN National Chief Bellegarde Welcomes Sixties Scoop Court Decision
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomed the decision made by the Ontario Superior Court in the Sixties Scoop class-action lawsuit. “Children of the Six...
The True Story of Pocahontas: Historical Myths Versus Sad Reality
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Media Despite what many people believe due to longstanding and inaccurate accounts in history books and movies such as Disney’s Pocahontas, the true...
Kana:takon School Students are Floor Hockey Champs!
Submitted by Elaine Thompson On February 1, 2017, students from the Kana:takon School went to Long Sault Public School to compete in a floor hockey...
In Remembrance - Shirley Nancy Sharrow Herne
Flying Among the Angels You lived life so full, your smile so bright. Although your body ravaged with pain, it didn't hold you back from much. It's...
MCA GENERAL MEETING AGENDA
The MCA Monthly General Meeting will take place on Friday February 23rd, 2017 at 6:00pm at the St. Regis Recreation Center. Please find below the agenda. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council Attendance...
Kanesatake Mohawk Territory, Enniskowa - February 16, 2017 Office of the Grand Chief Press Release
She:kon. This is to inform the members of the press on Kanesatake’s position on the honoring of Mr. Jean Jolicoeur as the Patriot Of the Year by the Sovereignist parties of Quebec. First, Mr. J...
Niawen
On behalf of the McDonald Family we would like to thank the following: Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, Tribal Police, HAVFD, ESP...
Correction
Senior Tiffany Connors (#14) is a three year participant of the SRC varsity program and a two time recipient of the Section X Sportsmanship Award for...
Quilts On The Seaway
The Cornwall Quilters Guild Presents, Quilts on the Seaway. This is a quilt exhibit and sale taking place on Friday April 21st from 10am - 6pm and Saturday April 22nd from 10am - 4pm at St. John...
2017 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts Winners Announced
Ottawa, February 15, 2017 – The Canada Council for the Arts announced today the winners of the 2017 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media A...
SALMON RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2016-2017 2ND MARKING PERIOD HONOR ROLL
PRINCIPAL’S LIST GRADE 6 Evan Collette, Kade Cook, Mackenzie Dupra, Wynter Jock, Mitchell Lindley, Luke Miller, Kawisenhawi Sharrow, Phoenix Thomas, Riley Thomas GRADE 7 Emma Chapman, Hayden Clark, L...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2017 Gatineau, Quebec, February 8, 2017 — The Canadian Museum of History is now accepting applications for its RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices. This e...
Mahoney's Auto Mall Pleads Guilty To Environmental Law Crimes
CANTON – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the conviction of Mahoney’s Auto Mall, Inc. (“Mahoney’s”) and its emplo...
IFN YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
IFN Youth Leadership Conference - 6 Youth Needed to Attend Thunder Bay Conference. The Independent First Nations (IFN) are proud to announce the delivery of the 3rd Annual IFN Youth Conference,...
Looking for a summer job? Why not be your own boss!
(February 14th, 2017) The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Summer Company 2017! Students from Cornwall, S.D.&G. and Akwesasne...
Akwesasne Art War Battle 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017 5:00pm – 9:00pm At the Multi-purpose Room in the St. Regis Mohawk School Hosted by The Native North American Travelling College Akwesasne Art Wars is a live competitive p...
BEGINNER YOGA
The Community Health Program is please to announce Beginner Yoga. Yoga has been known to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower heart rate. Yoga classes are to take place from 6pm-7pm at...
Reader Comic 1
Eleventh hour executive order – get rid of the Russian Spy compounds in the U.S. & git out!...
Wing or Dust Fan of the Confederate Nations
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt is the widest belt known. It represents an ever-growing tree. It is provided...
Iroquois Caucus condemns plan to truck highly radioactive liquid from Chalk River
(February 22, 2017) The Iroquois Caucus announced today that it is unanimously condemning a plan to truck 23,000 liters of highly radioactive liquid...
'Epibiosis: The Tough World of Marine Invaders' at Next Clarkson University Science Cafe
“Epibiosis: The Tough World of Marine Invaders” will be presented by St. Lawrence University Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Linda Auker at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:1...
