Articles from the June 21, 2018 edition
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Commanding Attention on the National Level - Native American Women in U.S. Elections
In an unprecedented political scene, a record number of Native Americans are running for state and national seats. Even more significant is the...
Fathers Day Weekend Starts with BBQ on Kawehno:ke
On Friday, June 15th the Akwesasne Child and Family Services alongside Wholistc Health and Wellness organized a community BBQ, in honor of all the...
Helping Separated Children at the U.S. Mexican Border
We are all too familiar with this. With residential school still in our shared memories, its hard to imagine your child being torn from your arms and then not knowing where your child is being taken...
Busy June for the Iakhihsohtha Lodge!
Submitted by Iakhihsohtha Staff With the beautiful weather upon us, the Iakhihsohtha Lodge has been in full swing with various trips and visitors....
AMBE Schools Host Playday
Young students were rewarded for their hard work in the past school year by getting outside and having fun. Earlier this week students at the...
NIA:WEN KOWA to the Akwesasne Community Fund
The MCA Akwesasne Community Fund approved the application submitted by the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #3 Tsi Snaihne to...
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff of the MCA Home Support Program
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff of the MCA Home Support Program. When we found out Mike was terminally ill, we reached out to the Home Support Program in search of...
Letter to the Editor
A school board member is a person who is willing to serve the total school district. A person committed to improve the education for all students. It is also important that candidates are aware of...
Letter to the Editor
A good majority of the members of the SRC school district community have voiced their concerns and shared their ideas for a school board with me during my time spent canvassing our district. Many...
Letter to the Editor
The landscape of learning is always changing. The SRCS Board of Education needs to be vigilant about pursuing cutting edge programming to help our students compete on the world stage -- this school di...
Search Warrant Leads to Multiple Felonies for Akwesasne Man
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police released the following statement late Wednesday night: On June 20, 2018 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police...
AMPS WARNS AKWESASNE OF PHONE SCAMS
(June 14, 2018) The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is cautioning the community once again of continued aggressive phone calls being made from persons identifying themselves to be with the...
GM cleanup expected to wrap up next year; cryptocurrency miners eye portion of lot
An Environmental Protection Agency official says the cleanup at the former General Motors site will likely conclude in next year. Meanwhile, the RACER trust says a cryptocurrency company is interested...
2018 Iohahi:io High School Diploma Graduates
Congratulations Graduates: Crystal Cook, Jamie Cook, Ryanne Duciaume, Tiio Oakes, Kwiio McDonald, Penny Steeprock, Jamie Sunday-Oddo and Jason...
New Officers Sworn In
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Officers took their oath on Monday, June 11, 2018 surrounded by their family, friends, Tribal Council, Police...
Pre-K Moving Up Day at St. Regis Mohawk School
With excitement filling the air and students dressed in their finest, the St. Regis Mohawk School held their Pre K Moving Up day on Friday, June 15th...
A Black Hawk Belt
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens The Iroquois were not the only Indian people who used wampum belts. This belt was sent by...
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - AFN Election 2018 - Announcement of Candidates for the Office of the National Chief
OTTAWA, June 20, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for the July election of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, has received nomination papers...
Indian Time Presents Akwesasne's Post-Secondary Graduates
Teresa Mitchell Van Dunk - The Canisius College of Buffalo - Master of Science Hunter Francis - Boston University - Bachelor of Science Amber...
Indian Time Presents Akwesasne's Post-Secondary Graduates
General Arts & Science - Behavioural Psychology (1 year certificate) graduates. Front row: Jessica Lazore, Karrie Benedict and Kelly Buckshot....
Indian Time Presents Akwesasne's Post-Secondary Graduates
Health Care Support Worker Program (15 week certificate) graduates. Front row: Tammy Thompson, Bernadine (Dina) White, Diane Thomas, Kathleen Herne,...
Indian Time Presents Akwesasne's Post-Secondary Graduates
General Arts & Science – Pre-Archaeology Program (2 year diploma) graduates. Front row: Carrie Lazore, Mindy Thompson, Stephanie Oakes and...