Articles from the April 11, 2019 edition
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Akwesasne Mohawk Police Seize Guns, Drugs & Cash in Kana:takon
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service conducted a search warrant execution as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation on April 5, 2019 at...
Dressed to Kilt – Haudenosaunee Contingent Rocks the Runway
By Faith Thomas and Kaniehtonkie New York, NY. Dressed to Kilt's return to New York on Friday night was a hit with a celebrity fashion show featuring...
Dressed to Kilt – Haudenosaunee Contingent Rocks the Runway - Part 2
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Meeting Held Regarding Grasse River Remediation
By: Jaclyn Hall On April 4th, representatives from several agencies and businesses were present during the most recent "Grasse River Remediation"...
Four Tsi Snaihne School Students Submit Artworks to the Indigenous Arts and Stories Competition
Submitted by Jacey Rourke, AMBE Communications Officer Tsi Snaihne School wishes four artists the best of luck with their culturally influenced art...
Alexander "Alex" Allen Aronhiatékha Sharrow
Alex Sharrow, age 72, of Island Road, Akwesasne passed away peacefully on Thursday April 4, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his wife, children,... Full story
MARJORIE THOMPSON "Kwaronniahawi"
AKWESASNE – Marjorie "Kwaronniahawi" Thompson, known throughout her community as Margie, 73, of Chief Thompson Lane, passed back into the Spirit W... Full story
Native American fry bread is the food of our oppression. It's also delicious, so we're reclaiming it.
By Simon Moya-Smith Reprinted with permission from “Think” For hundreds of years, white invaders - popularly known as “settlers” - declared open war on Native Americans, and not just our bodies....
Ganondagan's Juried Hodinöhsö:ni' Art Show Opens for Entries
The third annual Friends of Ganondagan juried Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show is now open for entries. Any member of a Haudenosaunee nation is eligible to apply with proof of tribal enrollment or Hau...
Onkwehon:we Midwives Collective
By Mahlon Smoke Kawehno:ke - Throughout Mohawk Culture, women have held a special place in this community, as leaders, as teachers, as sisters, as aunts, and most importantly, as mothers. During a...
UPDATED DATE MAMMOGRAM DAY
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program and Cancer Care Ontario are sponsoring another Mammogram Day! Please note: This event was previously scheduled for April 11 but will now b...
The Story of Lacrosse
Story courtesy of Emily Tarbell As we start a new lacrosse season, we print this story as a reminder to the players, coaches and fans. Our Grandfathers told us many stories that would relate to...
Bubbles Okwirá:ke Wa'karáthen
1. Akitshé:nen - My pet 2. Takò:s - Cat 3. Kaià:tare - It is in the picture 4. Bubbles konwá:ia'ts - Bubbles is its name 5. Ata'kenróhkwa tánon karà:...
New York State Fish Consumption Advisory Affirms Tribal Guidelines
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s (SRMT) Environment Division issued the following information in response to an updated fish consumption advisory released on Enniskó:wa/March 20, 2019 by th...
Salmon River Middle School Students of the Month
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured...
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
Malone 4/24/2019: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saint Mark’s Episcopal, 34 Elm Street Massena 4/22/2019: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Massena, 101 West Hatfield Street Norwood 4/30/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Seaway T...
Why Not Tax the Seaway?
By Doug George-Kanentiio It has been an historical fact that the Mohawks assessed usage costs for those who used our resources whether for sustenance or for travel. These would come in the form of...
imagineNATIVE Receives Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts
(April 10, 2019) The laureates of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts have been announced. The awards recognize Ontario’s professional artists and arts organizations for ext...
Smart Akwesasne Youth Survey - Win A Laptop!
Smart Akwesasne would like to hear from the youth in the community about their health and the technology they use on a day-to-day basis! Complete our survey and you can get entered to win an ASUS...
GREAT LAW OF PEACE PRESENTATIONS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Traditional Medicine Program would like to invite the community to attend free presentations on the Great Law of Peace — learn more about the history of the Hau...
St. Lawrence Citizen Journalism Incubator (SLCJI) Showcase and Celebration
Friday, April 19 7:00-8:30 pm The TAUNY Center 53 Main Street, Canton You are invited to join in a celebration of the investigative work being done by local residents as part of the St. Lawrence...
Bug Bombs No Bother to Bugs
Submitted by Paul Hetzler As days lengthen and temperatures climb, it is common to find a few insects bumbling around the house, looking for a way outdoors. Red-and-black boxelder bugs, orange Asian...
Salmon River Central School Lacrosse Banquet Individual Awards Winners
Awards and varsity letters were presented at the annual lacrosse banquet held June 22, 1988. L-R: Joey Phillips, attack, "Most Improved Offensive...
Police Blotter
Saint Regis Mohawk Police Blotter 4/4/19: On March 29, Ivan Rakush, 66, of Berwyn, Ill. Was charged with speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 15. On...
