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The Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service concluded an investigation into a drug trafficking operation in Snye this past Saturday night, October 22, 2016. The month long investigation ended with a Search Warrant at a residence in Snye where police seized undisclosed amount of crack cocaine, cocaine in powdered form, marihuana and mixed currency. The search warrant was executed at approximately 8:40 PM, when members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service entered into the residence and arrested one male for drug charges...
Representing the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own achievers, the Indspire Awards were created in 1993, in conjunction with the United Nation's International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The Awards recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement. They promote self-esteem and pride for Indigenous communities and provide outstanding role models for Indigenous youth. Indspire is honored to announce the 14...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe presented the last in a series of three community meetings on Thursday, October 19, 2016, leading up to a community wide referendum on medical marijuana and industrial hemp. The previous public meetings were held in the Community Building on Wednesday, October 5th 6:00pm and 7:00pm and Thursday, October 6th 5:00pm and 6:00pm. From 5:00pm to 6:00pm, the meeting focused on the proposed referendum questions #1 by the Tribal Council; “should the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe explore options to legalize, license and r...
Several hundred people supported an effort urging SUNY Potsdam to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Potsdam professors Laura and Axel Fair-Schulz hosted a demonstration outside the school's Barrington Student Union supporting Dakota Access Pipeline activists. They collected pages of signatures on a petition they will present to SUNY Potsdam President Kristen Esterberg. "We've wanted to get rid of Columbus Day for a while," Laura Fair-Schulz said. "Why...
Dr. Daniel Hovsepian (Dr. Dan) and the Akwesasne Dental Clinic team have launched a new and exciting program, "Akwesasne's Elderly Oral Health" program. This new program will be implemented in Iakhihsohtha and Tsiionkwanonhso:te. Dr. Dan will cover regular oral screenings and exams, regular denture care and adjustments, basic oral hygiene care and instructions. Dr. Dan and his staff will also provide guidance for the nursing home staff to aid in daily oral care and referrals for treatment if...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has put in place an expanded Native American Preference Policy for the benefit of Native American/Alaska Native-owned businesses and companies. Tribal Council Resolution 2016-82 rescinds a 2007 resolution (TCR 2007-36) that uniformly implemented a 10-percent preferential procurement advantage to Mohawk vendors. In its place, an updated tribal procurement policy is being implemented based on the size of the transaction. According to the Tribe's Executive D...
BOMBAY – Anthony L. Laughing, Sr. "Tohroniateh", 69, of 2648 State Route 95, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, October 21, 2016 in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Tony was born June 24, 1947 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Angus J. and Ida Currotte Laughing. He graduated from school in Niagara Falls and later from Trott Vocational School. He married Dinker Tsosie on March 5, 1969 in New Mexico. Tony was an ironworker with Local 17 in Cleveland, Ohio. He traveled the c...
Seven Dancers Coalition would like to acknowledge all our amazing Singers and speakers who volunteered to come and support our Native Consent "Cultural Sing" with creating the message of ending violence against women. The men singers were Kenny Perkins, Sate Fox, Jo Rice, Sierra Francis, Donovan Thompson, Wanbli Ogasa Mesteth, Forest and Mark Light, Lukkas Papineau, Quinten Thomas, Jerome Jocco, the Akwesasne Mens Singers, and Nokwa Montour. Your courage and strength is needed and very much appr...
Hogan Seniors Craft Show Oct. 8, 2016 A special thanks to the quilt donors for the quilt that was used for our Mohawk Auction. It did very well. Julia Roundpoint Lynn Roundpoint Chaussi Annie King Louise Cook Martha Cook Donna Hastings Dolores Thompson, island Lois Thomas Bernice Lazore Judy Hemlock Some of the winners were: Kathy Colburn, David Mainville, Hilary Jacobs, Doreen Delormier, Rose Oakes, Dana Skye and Leona Benedict. Thank you for your support....
The Akwesasne Animal Society thanks everyone who attended the Strut Your Mutt event this past Sunday. It was a cold, windy day but the turnout was great and the pets looked so cute in their costumes. We hope you all had fun. The volunteers and raffle basket donations were as follows: Fluffy Tails Grooming & Pet Supplies, Shereese Thomas, Kamea Thomas, Amberdawn Lafrance, Sheila Jacobs, Brydon White, Divalissa’s Homemade Treats, Puppy Style Treats & More (Kaly White), Noonie Thomas, Lori White and Aimee Benedict. Thank you to the awesome pet o...
Louella (Guzzy) Lazore was recognized at Tsi Snaihne School for the many extra things she does for the students and the school community. Sandi Cook, D'Arcy O'Connell and our students created a beautiful display with the word "Nia:wen Guzzy! For everything you do! We love you!" Guzzy has organized numerous fundraisers over the years to benefit the Hot Lunch Program, yearbook, Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry and several school events. She rarely allows anyone to take a picture so we all...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) Environment Division's Brownfields Project received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inventory, investigate, and prioritize abandoned and idled petroleum sites in Akwesasne for future cleanup efforts. The Tribe is one of 240 recipients across the country to receive the funding and just one of six in New York State. "The Brownfield Project helps locate, assess, and clean areas in the community that may be...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS - Tribal staff participated in the national "Wear Purple Day" on October 20, 2016 to help bring awareness to domestic violence and available resources for those in need. Living a life free of abuse or violence is a right that all people deserve to have. The most difficult step in accessing help is often reaching out for the first time. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Three Sisters Program wants families and individuals experiencing abuse to know they are not alone....
Dick has lived in Akwesasne most of his life except for a short stay in Massena. He agreed to share part of his story with our readers. He dove right into his main interest, which is volunteer firefighting for the community of Akwesasne. HAVFD station #1 is where he spends much of his time when needed or called upon. Presently, he has been involved as an exempt member since 1993. His main role is to educate school children in the Fire Prevention Program. The St. Regis Mohawk School students are...
A live band, community contra dance will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at The TAUNY Center at 53 Main St., downtown Canton. Angie Oliver will be calling and lively music will be performed by Rick Kovacs and friends. The dance is open to the public for a suggested donation of $5-$10. Beginners are welcome and all dances will be taught. This is a family-friendly event. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Interested participants can check tauny.org for updates about contra dances returning in Spring 2017....
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement on October 26, 2016 on the opening brief filed Tuesday, October 25, 2016 by Donald Trump in his latest appeal of the AG’s Trump University fraud case. Donald Trump’s opening brief can be read here. “This meritless appeal is yet another example of how Donald Trump will do everything in his power to avoid standing trial for allegedly defrauding hundreds of financially struggling New Yorkers at Trump University. As alleged in our complaint, Trump University was not...
Project Good Mind from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation is excited to participate in NB3FIT DAY: A National Day of Native Youth Health and Fitness on November 13th, 2016. Join us in engaging 10,000 Native American youth across the country in a shared day of physical activity and movement. Project Good Mind is joining over 90 Native communities across the country to host a physical activity event on this day, which will be inspiring Native youth to be physically active and moving. "It is important...
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The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department are releasing the following Halloween safety information for the benefit and safety of our children, elders and community. Enforcement of our bylaws for all-terrain vehicle traffic will be occurring in all boundaries of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. We ask the parents of our children to assist us in ensuring that all-terrain vehicle traffic infractions for this special time of year are prevented. We will be continuing to impound all-terrain vehicles if...
It was the morning of October 17th and the sounds of little feet entered the halls of HAVFD Station #1. St. Regis Mohawk School Kindergarten classes with teachers Mrs. Jock and Ms. King were with them to learn all about fire safety and stranger danger. Their speakers were Jason McDonald, Dick Laffin and Cameron Mitchell as well as many other helpers that you will see in a photo with this story. They opened the session by showing a short video with questions to follow about fires. Next, the men...
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The Kaieri Niioriwake, Rotiianeshon and Kanistensera came together to set the date for Kakhowanen starting on Friday, November 4 and ending on Sunday, November 6, 2016. The leadership came to one mind and agreed how harvest ceremony will run for three days. On the first day, the three feather dances are done. The first dance will start at 6:30am for the Kaieri Niioriwake. They will go around once before the people join in the dance. Then we will take a break and come back at 9:00am. The ceremony will continue with the second feather dance for...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT I love fall, especially Halloween. Who wouldn't, right? Well, your pet might not love it. Using your common sense can help keep your pet safe. Here are some tips for this Halloween: 1) No candy for Fido. Keep that bowl of candy safely out of your pet's mouth. Chocolate in all forms, especially dark chocolate and baking chocolate, is harmful to your pet. The artificial sweetener xylitol is toxic as well; this is found in sugar free candies. 2) Costumes are cute for your...
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde called on Canada to act on the federal government’s commitment to rights recognition by changing its position in ongoing litigation with five Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, stating it is time for Canada to fully support the right of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations to harvest and commercially sell fish in their traditional territories. “Canada has an opportunity to take real steps toward reconciliation by engaging in an accountable and collaborative process with all F...
Knowing that a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup takes 734 jumping jacks to burn off may not really faze you, or prevent you from reaching for another. But maybe knowing that those little fun-size treats really do a number on your dental health might make you think twice. The most cariogenic foods (ie. the most likely to cause cavities) are the sticky ones. Here’s their list of sticky candies from worst to least harmful: Laffy Taffy Starburst Dots Gummy Bears/Worms Skittles Raisinets Snickers Milky Way Twix Before you go cry into your Jac...
