Articles from the April 13, 2017 edition
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Keene State Announces Recipients of Honorary Degree & Granite State Award
April 10, 2017. Keene State College will honor two extraordinary men during the College's commencement ceremony on May 6. Mohawk leader Tom Porter...
Artist Spotlight: Jack Johnson
An Akwesasne basketmaker is looking to pass down his craft to an apprentice and will get help from New York state to make it happen. Jack Johnson,...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Expands Kanien'kéha Language Program
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) is committed to providing opportunities for community members and employees to learn our Kanien'kéha...
Akwesasne Youth Take Part In Racing Against Drugs
Youth from both Kanatakon School and Akwesasne Mohawk School enjoyed a day full of fun and learning at the 19th annual Racing Against Drugs event in C...
CUOMO ENACTS NYS TUITION-FREE COLLEGE PROGRAM
(April 12, 2017) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation enacting the Excelsior Scholarship, the first-of-its-kind in the nation program to...
CECILIA A. COOK
HOGANSBURG- Cecilia A. Cook, 96, of 428 St. Regis Road, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Massena Memorial Hospital. Cecilia...
RUTH B. WHITE
Arrangements were incomplete at press time and are with the Donaldson Funeral Home....
Niawen
Nia:wen to Community Health and Allyson Lamesse, Community Health Representative, for donating food items for the Friends Helping Friends Food...
Seeking Log "Bolts" For Shiitake Mushroom Production In New York State
Submitted by Steve Gabriel, Agroforestry Extension Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Program (April 5, 2017) The Cornell Small Farms Program is engaged in a project to support log-grown shiitake mushroo...
Celiac Support Group at MMH
Come learn how to cope with Celiac disease from other individuals now living a gluten-free lifestyle during monthly Celiac Support Group meetings at Massena Memorial Hospital. Celiac Support Group...
Akwesasne Community Emergency Response Team Graduates
On Onerahtókha/April 5, 2017, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Planning Office graduated 12 members of the Community Emergency Response Team...
Akwesasne Housing Authority Presents New AmeriCorps VISTA Partners
The AmeriCorps VISTA presentation took place at the Akwesasne Housing Authority Training Center, on April 4, 2017. The Akwesasne Housing Authority...
Akwesasne Ironworkers & Artists Featured in Exhibit Opening at the Iroquois Museum
The Iroquois Indian Museum (Howes Cave, NY) opens for the season with a new exhibit, Walking the Steel: From Girder to Ground Zero. On display from...
St. Regis Mohawk School PTO Receives Room Occupancy Fee Donation
On Onerahtókha/April 4, 2017, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council donated $20,000 from the Tribe's Room Occupancy Fee Fund to support the St....
Tribal Chiefs Meet with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance and Sub-Chief Michael Conners Jr. helped strengthen the Tribe's federal lobbying strategy with Minority...
Mass of Healing Scheduled
Ogdensburg - Bishop Terry R. LaValley will preside at a special Mass of Healing April 23 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral for those hurt by the Catholic Church in any way. This celebration on...
Introducing: Jaclyn Hall New reporter for Indian Time
My name is Jaclyn Krystal Mary Hall, I am 28 years old. I was born and raised here in Akwesasne. My mother is Jennine Hall and I am wolf clan. I am...
Akwesasne Cancer Support Group 9th Annual 5 Mile Run/Walk
Sunday, May 7, 2017 Generation Park – Tewatahita Trails, Hogansburg Registration 8-8:30am – Run/Walk starts at 9:00am • Concession Stand: drinks and fruits Hotdogs and hamburgers will be sold...
Tribal Caucus Scheduled for May 6th
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will be holding the annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Onerahtohkó:wa/ May 6, 2017. There are three (3) positions open for nominations:...
AFN National Chief to Honor First Nations Veterans at the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
April 7, 2017. (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde will be part of the official Canadian delegation that will travel to France to mark the 100th...
MMH offers Free Skin Tumor/Lesion Clinic
MASSENA, NY -- According to the experts, skin cancers are usually curable if found and treated in the earliest stages. In addition, you can improve your chances of detecting skin cancers by performing...
Mohawk Language Video Game Now Free on Apple App and Google Play Stores
Montreal (Tuesday, April 4, 2017) - Rivet Rampage, the video game based on APTN’s hit documentary series Mohawk Ironworkers is now available for both iOS and Android devices. Get the app for free...