Articles from the July 2, 2015 edition
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Kaherawakas Thompson Chosen for Sundance Institute's Native Writer's Workshop
(Santa Fe, N.M.) June 29, 2015 - Sundance Institute's Native American and Indigenous Program and the Institute of American Indian Arts' (IAIA)...
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Akwesasne's First Recipient of USDA Single Family Housing Direct Loan (502)
The goal of owning your own home is sometimes equivalent to finding inner peace. You sometimes have to overcome all kinds of obstacles in your way...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police warn residents after rash of B & E's
A string of break and enters in the District of Tsi Snaihne have prompted a warning from police about locking doors, windows, garages, sheds and vehicles. Police are also warning residents to lock...
2015 MCA GENERAL ELECTION UNOFFICIAL STATEMENT OF RESULTS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Executive Director Sheree Bonaparte is in receipt of the unofficial statement of results as prepared by the Chief...
Weaving a Legacy: Mohawk Basketry Traditions Exhibit at Adirondack Museum
A new exhibit, "Weaving a Legacy: Mohawk Basketry Traditions," is running at the Adirondack Museum. It started at the end of May and will continue...
DARRELL J. CALDWELL
AKWESASNE – After a brief illness, Mr. Darrell J. Caldwell, 62, passed away Wednesday evening, June 24, 2015 at Champlain Valley Physicians H...
Thank You
Thank You I would like to give thanks to all the people who came to my 90th birthday party on June 7th. Thank you to the cooks. Also to my children who gave the party & thank you to Joe Francis for...
Niawenkowa
I would like to take this opportunity to say Niawenkowa to the Kawehno:ke community for your support and taking the time to sit and listen to me during my campaign. I would also like to thank my...
Lower Grasse River Sturgeon Study Underway
As part of the Grasse River Remediation Project, Alcoa is currently conducting a study to determine how sturgeon use the lower seven miles of the river. The study is being conducted by fisheries...
Stanley Harper Takes Over as Salmon River CSD Superintendent
Big changes are taking place in the Salmon River Central School District, as longtime superintendent Ms. Jane Collins retired last week and Mr....
Rachel's Kids
CORNWALL, Ontario - His battle with Polycystic kidney disease is no fairy tale story. So before six-year-old George Jacobs and his family tour...
DRINKING WATER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR HAMILTON, PILON, CALQUOHOUN, AND DICKERSON ISLANDS
June 26, 2015 - Due to a recent accident on the St. Lawrence River that resulted in two tugboats capsizing, a “Do Not Consume Water” advisory has been issued for households on Hamilton, Pilon, Calquoh...
Akwesasne Child and Family Services Goes Mobile
The organization can be found anywhere in the community and now making appearances is easier. A.C.F.S. recently acquired a trailer, which they intend...
MCA'S CBSA COMMUNITY ADVOCATE POSITION DISCONTINUED
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that MCA’S Community Advocate on CBSA Complaints position has been discontinued. Please do not use the former phone numbers advertised for C...
U.S. Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states
On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in the case Obergefell v. Hodges. The Court held that the recognition and provision of same-sex marriage is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Fourteenth...
Koala Place Holds Annual General Meeting
Koala Place – Child and Youth Advocacy Centre held their Annual General Meeting on June 25th 2015. Koala Place, a charitable organization, opened its...
Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School Graduation 2015
On Thursday, June 25, 2015 C.C.V.S. held its Graduation and Valedictorian Ceremonies. There ceremony was held at 1:00pm in the T.R. Leger Auditorium....
2015 AMS 8th Grade Graduation
Young men and women moved onto the next phase of school last week with their ceremonies. The Akwesasne Mohawk School celebrated their grade eight grad...
Massena Central High School Commencement Ceremonies 2015
About 20 Native American students received diplomas as part of the Massena Central Class of 2015 including the valedictorian, which school officials s...
David Sweat Captured
On Sunday, June 28, 2015, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the end to the search for two inmates who escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in...
Pride Day Celebrates New York's LGBT Community, Joins Fair's Roster of Special Days with Flag Raising, Information Fair & Free Melissa Etheridge Concert
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the 2015 Great New York State Fair will feature a “Pride Day” in celebration of New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The designation will...
