Articles from the June 29, 2017 edition
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'Ionkwanikonhriiosne' (The Creative Sewing Center) Grand Opening
On June 20th, 2017 Sheree Bonaparte celebrated the grand opening of her shop, 'Ionkwanikonhriiosne'. The store was a dream of hers for years; it took...
DOE Selects SRMT for Clean Energy Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs announced it has selected 13 tribal energy projects to receive funding of $7.8 million. Through t...
Salmon River Central School District High School 2017 Graduation
On Friday, June 23rd, the eighty-one graduates of Salmon River Central School walked the stage to accept their high school diplomas. The evening...
Nearly 30 Native American students among Massena Central Class of 2017
Twenty-seven Native American students wrapped up their careers at Massena Central High School and graduated as members of the Class of 2017 on...
Nearly 30 Native American students among Massena Central Class of 2017 - Part 2
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Nearly 30 Native American students among Massena Central Class of 2017 - Part 3
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Nearly 30 Native American students among Massena Central Class of 2017 - Part 4
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NANCY J. THOMPSON
Nancy J. Thompson, a wonderful, kind-hearted retired Mohawk Language teacher from AMS (Akwesasne Mohawk School), passed away on her birthday, the...
Akwesasne Residents Being Notified of Phone Scam
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is notifying Akwesasne residents of a phone scam involving Health Service’s main phone number of (518) 358-3141. A community member contacted Health Ser...
Local Fireworks Schedule
CORNWALL FIREWORKS Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park on Saturday, July 1st celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. The annual Canada Day celebration will officially kick off at 12 pm and continue through the...
Tsi Snaihne School Student Wins Memorial Day Poster Contest
Submitted by Lynda Brown For more than 50 years, the Royal Canadian Legion has sponsored the Annual Poster Contest that is open to all Canadian...
Massena Memorial Hospital Support Groups/Meetings for 2017
Breastfeeding Support Group – Held the 1st Tuesday of the month, except holidays at the New Testament Church Nursery, beginning at 10 a.m. Support Group is facilitated by Certified Childbirth E...
Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Receives $15,000 Grant For Iawe:kon Nutrition For Kids Project
(June 20, 2017) The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club recently received a $15,000 grant from the First Nations Development Institute of Longmont, Colorado. This award will support the efforts of the...
Bucket Drive Held to Raise Money to Repair Roof
On June 22, 2017, a group of individuals gathered at the four corners on Kawehnoke, to raise funds to fix the longhouse that they love. It was...
The 2017 Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Graduation
Another school year concluded for the Eighth Grade at the Kawehno:ke school, and their special night was on Tuesday, June 20. Twenty-six students...
Akwesasne Mohawks Attend 17th Annual Aging Well Conference at Oneida Indian Nation: A Conference for American Indians and their Caregivers
Submitted by Tewentahawih'tha' Cole (May 2017) Every year more than 55 residents and friends of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory attend the Oneida...
Kyran Sunday: The All-American
By Sesi King and Blake Lazore "People are always telling me that I better score goals but then I tell them it's not just about that, it's about...
Tsi Snaihne School Science Fair Winners
Submitted by Lynda Brown Congratulations to the following Tsi Snaihne School students for winning the 2017 Science on the Wall competition in the...
School's Out for Summer – So Drivers Please Slow Down
No more pencils. No more books. Students are now on summer break. That means drivers are being cautioned to pay more attention, especially near playgrounds, parks and residential areas. Children are...
Tsi Snaihne School 2017 End of the Year Awards
Submitted by Lynda Brown Jericho Chrisjohn - Academic Achievement Award and Physical Education Award Laila Cook - Most Improved Award Connor M...
The 2017 TR Leger Adult Education Graduation
Students, parents and grandparents who decided to return to school for their High School credentials were rewarded last week at General Vanier...
Recommended Safety Tips for Consumer Fireworks
• Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks. • Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting. • A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firew...
Free naloxone training offered in Massena July 23, all participants get free anti-overdose kit
Comrades of Hope and Dr. Sally White will sponsor a free naloxone training on Sunday, July 23, at noon at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St. Naloxone, sometimes marketed under the name brand...
Meet-and-Greet Community Picnic
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Time: 5:00pm Location: Lamoureux Park, Cornwall Come & picnic with newcomers to the city! Pack a basket for your family and add some extra to share. There will be...
