Articles from the March 15, 2018 edition
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Tribe, frustrated with pace of land talks, asks BIA to step in; Franklin County says otherwise
After the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced they would seek to have disputed lands placed into Bureau of Indian Affairs trust, Franklin County countered and said they are committed to land claim...
2018 NNATC Children's Powwow
The theme of the day was the future powwow dancers of today and they put on a big show. The Seventh Annual event was held at the former IGA building...
Eye Opening Report of First Nations Health & Well Being Unprecedented
(March 14, 2018) A new report released by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) provides unprecedented insight into a wide range of...
HAVFD Station #2 Unveils New Fire Engine Sponsored by Community Settlement Trust & MCA
A celebration was held on Thursday, March 8 at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department's Station #2 on Kawehno:ke to unveil a brand new...
FIRST ANNUAL INDIGENOUS FASHION WEEK TORONTO TO BE HELD THIS MAY
(March 8, 2018) The inaugural Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) takes place May 31 – June 3, 2018 at Harbourfront Centre, presenting the most d...
CHRISTOPHER P. THOMPSON
AKWESASNE – After a short and valiant battle with cancer, Mr. Christopher P. Thompson, 39, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, March 11, 2... Full story
JOHN B. "SAWATISE" THOMAS
AKWESASNE – Mr. John B. "Sawatise" Thomas, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday morning, March 7, 2018 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Sawatise, Wolf C... Full story
ANOTHER PROTEST YEAR A-BREWIN'
MCA RECREATIONAL CANNABIS SURVEY AKWESASNE. A processing plant is undergoing renovation on Cornwall Island with the plan to grow pot plants. Do we...
AMBE CLARIFIES "HOLD & SECURE" HELD AT AMS
(March 8, 2018) The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education is clarifying the incident at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School that occurred on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. All AMBE schools have emergency...
St. Lawrence College: Ontario Colleges Committed to Strengthening Programs for Indigenous Students
(March 7, 2018) Every college in Ontario is incorporating Indigenous knowledge into its programs and services, says a new report to the provincial government on the colleges’ response to the Truth a...
MCA District Chief Featured in Running Magazine
MCA District Chief Troy Thompson was recently featured in February issue of Running magazine, Canada edition. Under the article titled "Mohawk...
MCS Native American Day efforts praised by school board, news report of event attracts donation from across country
Organizers of the Massena School district's recent Native American Day were praised by the Board of Education at their February meeting. The meeting...
'Honour Our Game' Campaign Launched by Indigenous Development Committee
(March 13, 2018) OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Lacrosse Association's Indigenous Development Committee (IDC) is proud to launch the Honour Our Game...
2016 Olympian Dorothy Yeats Visits Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club
9 Olympian Dorothy Yeats visited the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Monday, March 5th, 2018 to share her Olympic journey, teach technique, and play...
AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 ext. 3215
Fri. March 16th Dr. Saylor, AMC 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn, AMC 9:00-11:30-by appt. Mon. March 19th Dr. Horn, AMC 9:15-11:30-same day appt. Tues. March 20th No Provider Wed. March...
KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE - 613-932-5808 ext. 1110
Fri. March 16th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-same day appt. Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral and follow-up Mon. March 19th No provider Tues. March 20th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-same day...
TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE CLINIC SCHEDULE - 613-575-2341 ext. 1618
Fri. March 16th No Provider Mon. March 19th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appt. Tues. March 20th No provider Wed. March 21st Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appt. Thurs. March 22nd...
Stephanie Elizondo Griest to Present New Book at Akwesasne Cultural Center
Stephanie Elizondo Griest, the award-winning author of three travel memoirs will be presenting her latest book, "All the Agents & Saints: Dispatches...
Oneida Tribal Belt
This belt was long in the possession of Chief Skenando of the Oneidas, the friend and ally of George Washington during the Revolutionary War period. T...
NYS AG Issues Consumer Alert Warning of Extortion Telephone Scam
SYRACUSE – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a consumer alert, notifying New Yorkers of a new scam in which New Yorkers receive calls from potential fraudsters who threaten to harm the New...
Cornell Researchers Seeking Citizen Scientists to Assist with iSeeMammals Black Bear Research Project
Submitted by Richard Gast, Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County As I write this at my home, there's snow on the ground. But spring is almost...
Kana:takon School Enniska/February Awards
Submitted by Elaine Thompson PERFECT ATTENDANCE HEADSTART Teiowentsianonha Charlene Piper PREKINDERGARTEN Kanenrarakwas Beeson Ava Francis Swamp...
