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By Arisawe So many questions to be answered before we can even begin to solve or bring closure to the cases of over 1200 missing and murdered indigenous women. These questions could be answered with an inquiry; however, Canada's solution is to throw more laws and harsher penalties at those who they happen to "catch" and prosecute. This isn't working. In our territories, traditionally, women are held in high esteem. They are holders of the titles of the Roia:ne. They are keepers of the seeds of...
Akwesasne, NY - Members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Commission attended the monthly tribal meeting held on March 7, 2015 to formally announce the new Chief of Police for the Tribal Police Department. Tribal Police Commission Chair John Ransom, Andy Cook and Rowena General were on hand to name Matt Rourke as the successful candidate. Chief of Police Matt Rourke is a lifelong resident of Akwesasne who has served as Acting Chief of Police since June 2014. The Police Commission is...
Akwesasne, NY – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has received verification that the 39-acre parcel that was subject of a Federal Land In Trust application, located in the Town of Fort Covington has been taken into trust. The 39-acre parcel was purchased by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe back in 1999 for $6,500 as part of a Franklin County property tax sale. The Tribe then eventually set aside ten acres from the parcel for its Transfer Station. Construction of the 4,000 square-foot facility was c...
On Tuesday, March 10, the Investing in the Potential Charitable Foundation, an initiative of the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association, presented a donation to representatives of the Akwesasne Little NHL teams. There are eight teams traveling to the 44th annual Little Native Hockey League Tournament in Mississauga on March 16 to March 19, 2015. The donation was in the amount of $27,886, which will be divided among all of the players, helping about 113 kids going to the tournament. "This is...
Submitted by Amy Lazore For six weeks the Salmon River Girl's Varsity Lacrosse team held a lacrosse clinic at the Kanatakon School gym. Every Friday night, the team taught young girls aged 5-11 basic lacrosse skills. The girls chose to do the clinic to repay the generosity of the community for supporting the fund that allowed the team to travel to California to play. The clinic was called "Attack Gives Back," and was successful with 18 girls attending....
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort has partnered with ‘Taste NY’ to host a Wine Tasting Tour on Saturday, March 14 from 1-5 p.m. in the Winter Ballroom. The event features 18 wineries from all over New York State including the Finger Lakes, Thousand Islands, and Northern regions. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase online. Taste NY is Governor Cuomo’s initiative that highlights the quality, diversity and economic impact of New York’s food and beverage industry through events, retail stores, vending machines and tourist destina...
The family of Christina King would like to send their thanks to all friends and family who came to share their presence at her wake in her home. It was comforting to see you all as you expressed your sympathy and shared your kind words. We appreciated the care and kindness to Christina throughout the days and nights of her illness. A special thank you goes to Mark Terrance and Dr. Young for talking with Christina to help her understand her illness. To all the help from the PSW’s from the Home Support Program as well as the equipment loaned t...
On behalf of the late Jenny Cook and family; we would like to say NIAWEN:KOWA: To our Aunts Shirley, Wesa, Nancy, Connie & our Uncle Ronnie for all your help and support during our time of need. To Kristian’s Mom MaryAnn; her Dad George, Gramma Honey Bee, Aunt Cody and kids for all their help. To Trevor, Stanley, Clearwater, Chase & Larry for their generous donation of wood and food. To Marie Skidders and daughters: Niawen:kowa for the food donations. To our cousins Niawen:kowa for everything. To all the friends & coworkers we thank you. To C...
The family of Mary Hall Allen would like to say thank you to family & friends who showed their support through this difficult time. A special thank you also to MCA & St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. We truly appreciate all the kindness shown to us. Richard, Ruth & Kirk Peters...
Shek:on My name is Marie Morrell. I am the founder and volunteer Executive Director of Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged, an organization helping people with special needs who are artistically inclined. Through our annual Multicultural Festival, in partnership with the Native North American Travelling College and participating embassies, we introduce attendees about our ancestral origins. We have also been promoting, since 2007, FREE OF CHARGE, artists, artisans, photographers, performers and writers of the following...
The bridge demolition project underway in Cornwall will require a change to traffic flow at the toll booth/Customs plaza area. As of 3 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015, traffic was directed to a temporary toll plaza station that is immediately east of the present toll booth. This detour is expected to last 4-5 weeks. In the case of an emergency, staff from MCA, the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (toll booth personnel) and Canada Customs have been given detailed instructions for the lines of communication and redirection of traffic that...
Jesse Marshall Sherwood, 95, of Bombay, passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2015, at his home while under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country, Inc. From 1948 until 1953, Jesse was a teacher at the Bombay High School. He later taught at Spring Valley High School from 1953 until 1955. From 1955 until 1958, he was a guidance councilor at Salmon River Central High School. From 1958 until his retirement in 1982, he was Principal of Salmon River Central High School. Calling hours and funeral services will be held in...
On Monday, March 9, 2015, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held an open house and invited community members to visit the three buildings, meet staff and chiefs, and become familiar with their new offices in the village of Kana:takon. Council Chiefs, the Mohawk Government support staff, the Communications Unit, and ARRO manager are now stationed at two G&L office buildings at 29 Third (River) Street and 33 Third (River) Street. This is the same street as the now-closed Admin 2 Building. The ARRO...
Submitted by Tammy Russell. Pictured are the Science Fair winners for 2015 that will be competing at the Ying Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair in Syracuse, NY on March 14th and 15th. Pictured, back row from left, are Rylie Gray, Kora McDonald, Cobie Cree, Ronerahtenen Mitchell, Karahkwenhawe White, Naliyah Barnes, Nayla Jacobs, Meadow Tarbell, Brycelan Sunday, Julia Oakes, and Damien Thompson. In front row, from left, are Kayla Cunningham, Myranda Collette, Kobie Stehlin, Treyton Sunday,...
The minimum grade point average for Honour Roll is 79.5, while the range for Principals’ List is an average between 74.5 to 79.4. Honour Roll: Drake Adams Montana Adams Aronhiaronnions Beauvais Lindsay Benedict Madison Delormier Tashawna Francis Cherri Jacobs Haley Jacobs Oniehtase Laffin Carlie Lafrance Kaetlyn Payette Kasia Ransom Kiana Robertson Arianna Roundpoint Destiny Skidders-Delormier Josee Sunday Raylynn Sunday Kaytlin Thompson Tehaienkwarentohs Thompson Principals List: Ivan Benedict Aiden Francis-Forgues Ryan Francis-Forgues L...
The Native North American Travelling College is seeking submissions for our next exhibit featuring all forms of artwork related to wampum. Artworks can include paintings, sculpture, crafts and replica wampum belts. This spring exhibit will demonstrate the importance of wampum to the Haudenosaunee. NNATC will be taking submissions until April 3, 2015. For more information info@nnatc or 613.932.9452....
In light of several recent tragedies and mourning throughout the community, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has decided to postpone the MCA General Meeting that was scheduled for this Thursday, February 26th. The General Meeting has been rescheduled for March 12, 2015 at the Snye Recreation Centre beginning at 6:30 p.m. MCA Council and staff extend their deepest sympathies to all grieving families....
The Diabetes Retreat is a TWO DAY opportunity to learn about a wide variety of Topics on Diabetes, such as: Diabetes 101 Nutrition Diabetes Complications Foot Care Hypoglycemia Medication and Insulin Physical Activity SMART Goal Setting Location: A’nowara’kowa Arena Turtle Room Date: March 25, 2015 Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm Date: March 26, 2015 Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. For more information or to RSVP contact Community Health Program at 613-575-2341 Et. 3220 This retreat is brought to you by Mohawk Council...
Submitted by AMBE Tsi Snaihne School is holding Dr. Seuss week themed activities celebrating the joy of reading for the week of March 9-13th. Monday was "Who Hair Day!"...
People with apple trees in their yard looking to get a tree load of apples got some hands on training last weekend. The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment put on the workshop held behind the Headstart building in Hogansburg. Despite the snow and cold, the warm weather is just around the corner which made for ideal conditions to get your trees into shape. Craig Arquette and Dave Arquette of the A.T.F.E. put on the clinic and they gave valuable tips to the group. The main reason for trimming...
March 3, 2015, TORONTO – Montreal based distributor Domino Film Ltd. is proud to announce the theatrical debut of the realism style drama, Standstill, in association with Les Films de l'autre. The exclusive week long run at The Royal Cinema begins Friday, March 13 at 6:45 pm, followed by a Q&A with writer, producer and director Majdi El-Omari. Standstill is the first of its kind, as the only feature film in Canada with the majority of its dialogue in the Mohawk language. The film played at t...
On Friday, March 6, 2014, the St. Regis Mohawk School honored the Students of the Month for February. They also took the opportunity to celebrate March as Music In Our Schools Month. The assembly started with students receiving their certificates for Students of the Month. Then, the Music Department, headed up by Mr. Warren Potter and Mr. Justin Hahn, took over and gave the audience a great show. It started with the Boomwhackers who played "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" to the delight of the...
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Submitted by AMBE On February 27, 2015, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School took part in the "Jump Rope for Heart" fundraising campaign that was hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School and Kana:takon school were one of the many schools who participated in the fundraising campaign that is held in many schools across Canada. The goal is to raise funds while promoting an active lifestyle for kids. Many booths were set up at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, which included:...
Ase tsi tewaton Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Center Old Village Rd., Racquette March 19, 2015 5:30pm – 7:30pm Everyone Welcome Email [email protected] Twitter @wwos1@akwesasnewwos www.walkingwithoursisters.ca...
