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AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is continuing to make positive strides in establishing a legal cannabis industry under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. The Tribe’s Compliance Department announced th...

By Kaniehtonkie. On Saturday, July 10th, community members met in-person or virtually for the SRMT monthly meeting. To meet safe COVID guidelines, the meeting was held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino....

By Max Graham. Every spring, the shallow ponds and spruce forests of the Yukon Flats, in Interior Alaska, stir with the flapping of scoters and scaups, the laugh-like yelps of white-fronted geese and...

NIAWENKOWA The Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers would like to send our greetings, Thank you and gratitude to everyone that helped in cleaning the graveyard site on Kawehnoke. It takes everyone...

AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is pleased to announce that it has increased the tribal minimum wage for all tribal government employees. The new tribal minimum wage of $15.02 g...

By Mark Trahant. Reprinted with permission from Indian County Today. A news release includes some almost hidden news. The lede: “Southern California Edison, one of the nation’s largest electric uti...

By Doug George-Kanentiio. On July 1 the Akwesasne community demonstrated in the most powerful way its desire to address the terrible effects residential schools have had on the people and to support...

Dear Editorial Staff, This is a subject that is highly repugnant to most people in the world; so much so, that most of us want to block it from our consciousness. Yet, we as citizens of the world can...

Continued from last week Religious Ceremonies Protected 100. It shall be the duty of the Lords of each brotherhood to confer at the approach of the time of the Midwinter Thanksgiving and to notify...

The MCA Environment Program would like to invite any interested community members to a virtual event: Akwesasronon for the Future of Ohnehkanos! Join us on Friday, July 23 for a series of free...

Due to improvements in key public health areas and health systems, and increased province-wide vaccination rates, Ontario will move to Step Three of its “Roadmap to Reopen” on Friday, July 16, 202...

by Melinda Myers Easy care raspberries are high in fiber and Vitamin C, making them a healthy snack as well as delicious in jams, jellies, and desserts. Enjoy the best flavor and reduce pest problems...

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking three community members to sit on the Mohawk Council Housing Authority. These individuals will represent the community’s perspective and interests on the H...

POTSDAM, NY – Many of us are fully aware that exercise is a good way to keep our bodies healthy. But how many of us take steps to keep our eyes healthy? July is Healthy Vision Month, and C...

• Slow down on strenuous activity and exercise, especially during the sun’s peak hours – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Exercise should be done in the early morning between 4-7 a.m. • Eat less protein and more...

As a tall person, I’m a bit size-conscious, ducking to get through doorways, wondering when I’ll find another decent shoe in a sixteen – stuff like that. One thing which came as a surprise is that...

Paul Hetzler When I’m asked to diagnose tree problems, folks naturally want the remedy. Sometimes the only solution is tree removal; other times it’s a cable brace, pest management, corrective pru...

By Nick Estes. Nearly 200 Native children lie buried at the entrance of the Carlisle Barracks in the “Indian Cemetery” - the first thing you see when entering one of the United States’ oldest milit...