Articles from the July 14, 2016 edition
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TRIBAL POLICE ARREST MOFFITT, DUNKELBERG
Akwesasne, New York - On July 12, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department obtained warrants of arrest from Bombay Town Court for Kimberly...
Save the Dammed Mussels
By Jessica Jock, Program Manager, St. Lawrence River AOC Environment Division, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe There are at least eleven different...
MCA Hosts Visitors
On July 7, 2016 an informal gathering was held in Akwesasne waters bringing together dignitaries from Akwesasne, Canada, Québec, Ontario and the...
AKWESASNE HOSTS MULTI-SPORT AND CULTURE CAMP
The Mohawks of Akwesasne, in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO), Nike N7 and CKON 97.3, were selected as a...
Tribe's Education Division Enforces 'Zero-Tolerance' Policy
Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Education Division terminated two employees from the Early Childhood Development Program in May 2016 following an internal program investigation...
YVONNE MARIE PETERS "Ieriwakwatakwas"
AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Yvonne Marie Gibson Peters, "Ieriwakwatakwas", 58, of 318 School Road, Snye, peacefully...
Gymnast Ashton Locklear named to U.S. Olympics replacement team
18-year-old Ashton Locklear of the Lumbee Tribe was named an alternate on the 2016 Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team Sunday night. Locklear is one of...
In loving memory of my son Michael J. David
Born: 09/06/74 died 07/13/09. We think of you every day, still we cry! It was just not your time to leave us, but someone thought it was! I do think...
IN MEMORY
Dear Tracy, It’s been eight long years since the Creator chose to take you home. I can still see you and I still can hear you. Each time this happens, I am reminded that you are not too far away....
Niawen
Carter would like to send a big Thank you out to my wonderful teachers, Mrs. Leona Thomas & Mrs. Shelby Thompson, who supported and encouraged me...
TRIBE HELPS HONOR AKWESASNE'S MILITARY VETERANS WITH FLIGHT
On behalf of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Chief Ron LaFrance Jr. presented a $3,600 donation to Joanne Reyome and Cynthia Nadeau for the North...
Letter to the Editor Re: Removal of Hogansburg Dam Stoppage
July 12th, 2016 Dear Editor: I write to you and the community of Akwesasne as a whole to announce that I have agreed to act as the Plaintiff of Record for a Class Action Civil Suit to be filed in the...
IT'S A GIRL!
Name: Rayia Ienenhrines Johnson Born: July 4, 2016 @ 7:38am Weight: 7lbs. 6oz. Length: 19 inches Clan: Snipe Mom: Racine Johnson Maternal...
IT'S TWIN GIRLS!
Names: Emily Taylor and Freya Elizabeth Born: June 17, 2016 Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. each Parents: Mallory Benedict and Erich Crowley Maternal...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Monthly Meeting for July
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe July Monthly meeting agenda included: Update on the Hogansburg Dam Decommission Project by Tony David, a presentation by Rob White on the Kanikonhri:io i:wa ne onake...
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Opens AFN Annual General Assembly with Historic Agreement on New Fiscal Relationship Between First Nations and Canada
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 12, 2016 /CNW/ - First Nations Chiefs, Elders and citizens from across the country gathered on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 to open the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) 37th...
Postal service will not be interrupted while talks continue
(Sunday, July 10, 2016) OTTAWA – Earlier today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, encouraged both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers...
Massena Visionaries Plan 80's Theme Kickball Tournament
Massena NY --- The Massena Visionaries, the Massena-based volunteer action group, will host an 80’s themed co-ed kickball tournament on Saturday, July 16th at the Massena Arena. Proceeds from the...
Akwesasne Toastmasters
Congratulations to Akwesasne Toastmaster Rick Chandler who placed first in the Table Topics in the District 61! Our next meeting will take place on...
Gearing Up for Parkinson SuperWalk 2016
Cornwall joins others throughout Canada as the community works to organize and take part in the 5th annual Parkinson SuperWalk set for Saturday,...
Great St. Lawrence River Cleanup Project Coming to Akwesasne!
Date: July 27th, 2016 Time: 9AM - 4PM Location: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center The St. Lawrence River Kaniatarowanenneh provides drinking water for more than 4 million people and is home to thousands...
MCA Community Health Holding 2 Contests!
For the 1st contest, please read the list of questions and answers for Lyme Disease/Ticks and participate in a radio contest to be held on August 3, from 7am to 3pm. One winner to be announced. The...