Articles from the April 3, 2014 edition
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Former Olympian Clara Hughes Visits Akwesasne
Akwesasne had the honor of hosting one of the most decorated athletes (male or female) in the history of the Olympics on Tuesday, March 25, 2014,...
Community Members to Decide on the Fate of Island Buildings – CBSA & People's Fire
The Chief Plebiscite Officer hereby gives notice of a Plebiscite regarding the Kawehno:ke Corridor. The ballot questions to be voted on in the Plebiscite are as follows: (1) Do you support the...
Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club Celebrate National Week
This past week the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club recently participated in the National Celebration "Open the Door and Take the Tour" week. The ABGC...
Presenting Akwesasne's First Beader's Showcase
Are you into beading, wearing high quality beadwork, looking for a creative outlet for your children, or concerned about losing our traditional and...
CRAIG "PETE" MITCHELL
AKWESASNE – Craig "Pete" Mitchell, age 54, of 132 Francis Jock Memorial Lane, Snye, unexpectedly passed away Monday morning, March 31, 2014 at the Mas...
Our deepest condolences
“Our deepest condolences to the family of the late Pete Mitchell. We are grateful for the time that Pete spent working with us as a valued team member and are saddened by the loss of such an u...
Niawen
Music 4 Miracles would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone that made our Disney Trivia Fundraiser such a success: Walmart (Massena), BJ’s (Massena), Seneca Select, Thrifty Threads (East), Lt. D...
Solomon Cook, Ph.D - "Te honie ien"
Father, Educator, Farmer, Leader, Veteran, Faithful Navigator, Story Teller, Proud Mohawk Elder. These are just a few of the single word adjectives...
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, She:kon. Spring has now sprung and the election season will soon be upon us. The May tribal caucus will again be a mismatched popularity contest, but the tribal election board will...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor March 1, 2014 In 2011 a member of the redeveloped Mohawk Anti-tax Steering Committee, asked that I join, which I accepted and was voted in. It was presumed I could offer methods...
CBSA Buildings Abandoned Under Mohawk and Canadian Law
The question of what to do with the Canadian Border Security Agency buildings on Kawehnohkowanen:ne need not be a complicated one to answer. Under Mohawk laws of possession, the CBSA was given a...
Alcoa Reaches Agreement with the New York Power Authority
MASSENA, NY – March 31, 2014 – Alcoa (NYSE: AA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have reached agreement to preserve the competitiveness of Alcoa’s Massena West smelter in New York while commi...
Annual Language Show at the Kanatakon School
Last Thursday, the Kanatakon School held its Annual Language Show. The gym was decorated for the event, complete with a beautiful stage. Each grade...
Seniors Rule at SRCS Class Olympics
Every class wants to leave their mark at their school and the SRCS seniors are no exception. Spirit week, culminating with the Class Olympics, is one...
Granny Wabano Celebrates 110th Birthday
Submitted by Tom Porter A Mushkegowuk Elder and the oldest residential school survivor in the country celebrated her 110th birthday on Jan. 28....
SEED SWAP
April 5th: 4th Annual Seed Swap in Winthrop, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm at Winthrop Agway, 648 Route 11c, Winthrop, NY Bring some seeds/plants to swap or just stop in! Many free seeds, coffee & donuts, and...
Wáhta Teiethinonhwará:ton
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers and Faithkeepers announce that Maple Ceremony will be held on April 6 2014 at 9:00 am. Please bring corn mush, corn bread, Sap, maple syrup, and...
Massena Memorial Hospital may soon become a private, non-profit entity
Massena Memorial Hospital, one of only two municipal-owned hospitals in New York state, may soon become a privately-owned non-profit entity, similar to other regional healthcare institutes like Alice...
Akwesasne Mini Mart Celebrates One Year Anniversary
On Tuesday, the Akwesasne Mini Mart celebrated its one year anniversary. They had tons of specials and giveaways. Since Lynn Thompson, Gordon...
