Articles from the July 10, 2014 edition
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Inauguration 2014
On Tuesday, July 1, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held their Inauguration Ceremony for incumbents, Chief Ron LaFrance and Sub-Chief Michael Connors. The...
Akwesasne Storm Midget 1 Gets an "A"
The Akwesasne Storm Midget 1 Lacrosse team has qualified for an "A" ranking. The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) released the list recently, and...
SRCS All Night Grad Party
For many parents, high school graduation brings mixed feelings of joy and trepidation. It's thrilling to watch the new graduates stride across the...
Youth and Elder Sacred Circle Gathering News
By Sesi King On Saturday and Sunday July 5th and 6th, a gathering for youth took place at the site of “Sit and Bull Fishing Camp”. It was a beautiful day with a perfect temperature along with flo...
Kerry Lee Adair
Kerry Lee Adair, 31, of Akwesasne, Quebec, and native to Oklahoma, passed from this life on July 6, 2014, in Massena, N.Y. Kerry was born on Nov. 12,...
In memory of my Son Michael J. David
July 13th is the worst day of my life. I live that day over and over. My son went missing on the 13th and found dead in the river on the 17th....
In Loving Memory Grace LaFrance Day
A Year, not really so long but a Lifetime since you have been gone. A Year, Just 365 days has passed since we heard your voice, your laugh. A Year...
COMMUNITY BURN NOTICE
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – Due to many recent complaints regarding community members burning, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), Conservation Program is releasing the following information: The W...
Akwesasne's First Tim Horton's Children's Foundation Camper
Through the combined efforts of Tarbell Management Group's local Tim Horton's and the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, they are sending one fortunate...
Akwesasne Electric Initiative Meeting Scheduled for Thursday July 10
AKWESASNE – Organizers of the Akwesasne Electric Initiative announced that the Tribal Community Building will be the site of a public community meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 6 PM. The m...
Letter to the Editor
Dear parents and patients: With some mixed feelings I am announcing the closure of my pediatric practice after nearly 40 years of service to the community, effective August 15th, 2014. I would like...
Niawen
Team REDD from Music 4 Miracles would like to say thank you to Truckstop #9, Rocket Ronnie’s, Bears Den and Comfort Inn, Tim Hortons, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort, Akwesasne Women Singers, Ron L...
Niawen
On behalf of Carson Phillips and his family, we would like to thank Music 4 Miracles and all the hard work they put in for the fundraiser. Thank you to R E D D (Hunter White and Matt Mitchell), to Tam...
Ista's Little Helpers Daycare
The kids at Ista's Little Helpers Daycare spent the month of June selling Little Caesar pizza kits to raise funds for a new fence. Niawen to everyone...
New Arrival
Name: E'vie Leigh Jackson Born: March 23, 2014 Weight: 4lbs. 2ozs. Length: 17 inches Parents: Janell Jackson & Wes Arquette Siblings: Westen Luke...
Travel Smart: Get Vaccinated
Before you travel internationally, ensure that you are up to date on all your routine vaccines, as well as travel vaccines. It is important to remember that some types of international travel,...
Kontiwennahawi Perform at Toronto
By: Arisawe Kontiwennahawi, also known as the Ahkwesahsne Women Singers, set out on the road last Thursday, July 3rd, to make their way to Toronto...
Music 4 Miracles a Success!
Music 4 Miracles, held on June 21, was a complete success with $4,047 raised for the Phillips family. Besides the whopping $3,280 Music 4 Miracles...
Polishing the Silver Covenant Chain
Continued from last week Past Burial Practices and Sites In ancient days, the dead were handled differently than today. When people died, their bodies were wrapped in hides and placed on wooden...
Rock out with Twinleaf winner
The first out of four winners for Rock out with Twinleaf went to Amanda Wood. Twinleaf photo....
Day Two
The second day in Washington was more relaxed. We all slept in and really only planned on roaming around to find a place to eat before making our way home. Big brother and I were the first ones up,...
Akwesasne Mohawk School 8th Grade Graduation 2014
On Tuesday June 24, the Akwesasne Mohawk School held its 8th grade graduation ceremony. The theme of the evening seemed to be about upholding...
The Sherrill Case Does Not Apply to the Mohawk Nation
After reviewing the statements issued by the St. Regis Tribal Council in support of extinguishing forever all Mohawk claims to our aboriginal territory it is obvious none of the lawyers for the...
