Articles from the July 25, 2019 edition
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Land Returned to Oneida Women Divided by International Borders and Colonization
Reprinted with permission from Rematriation Magazine Oneida women from the three communities located in New York, Canada, and Wisconsin, announced...
Renovations of Akwesasne Cultural Center Soon to be Finished
By Mahlon Smoke Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center– For the better part of this year, renovations on the Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center (...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Launch Community Satisfaction Survey
(July 18, 2019) Commencing Monday, July 29, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will be conducting a Community Satisfaction Survey on policing services as it prepares to re-vamp their Business...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Hosts State-Native American Relations Committee
On Tuesday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 23, 2019; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council hosted representatives of the New York State-Native American Relations...
Day One of Assembly of First Nations General Assembly Declare Climate Emergency
Hundreds of First Nations Chiefs, leaders, Elders and youth gathered on July 23 to July 25, 2019 for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly at the Fredericton Convention Center...
LOGAN LAINE SUNDAY
Logan Laine Sunday of Williamstown passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 18 years of age. She was the beloved daughter of Faron "Otis" Sunday and... Full story
Ray Cook, co-founder of Native American Journalists Association, Marine Corps veteran dies at 62
By Alex Jacobs. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media Raymond J. “Wahnitiio” Cook, Akwesasne Mohawk, has passed away at age 62, beginning his Spirit Journey on Sunday, July 14, 201...
Niawen
On behalf of the family of Wayne Thomas, niawenko:wa (thank you) for helping our family during this difficult time. We truly appreciated the warm words of comfort and gestures. Sincerely, Debbie,...
3rd Annual Breastfeeding Support Poker Walk & Picnic
Thursday, August 1, 2019 5:00 – 6:30pm Tewatahita Walking Trail Rain location: Lax Box Cards will be collected at 6:00pm. Best hand wins. Sponsored by Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Health P...
Walk Strong
Join the Community Health program each week for FREE community-based fitness sessions from July through September! When: Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10 AM - 10:45 AM Where: Tri-District Elders -...
Is It Time to Change the Name of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe?
By Darren Bonaparte, Director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe The June 7th grand opening of the new headquarters of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe -...
Never Tire of Recycling
Submitted by Paul Hetzler One of the mantras for waste reduction and energy efficiency is the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” slogan, which indicates the order of preference for resource conservation: It’s b...
Trump Administration Refuses to Ban Neurotoxic Pesticide
Reprinted with permission from Human Rights Watch July 22, 2019. Last week, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided not to ban chlorpyrifos, a neurotoxic pesticide that,...
By Green Cab Co. owner asks village to allow rate hike, license more taxis
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. A local cab company owner on Tuesday, July 16 asked the village board for more licenses and a fare increase, which led to a village resident and the deputy mayor disagreeing...
THE GREAT LAW
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week ADDRESS FOR FUNERAL OF A WARRIOR 50TH WAMPUM We are of one mind as you s...
Tsi Nahò:ten Konwatiiá'tstshon Ne Na'tekatsi'nón:wake
1. Tsiki'nhontstókhi - Ant 2. Kontihneko'tsí:reks - Aphids 3. Otsi'nahkontahkwá:ne - Bee 4. O'nó:wa - Beetle 5. Otsi'nón:wa - Bug (insect) 6. Tsik...
First Nations Children Most Impoverished in Canada: Report on July 9, 2019
Ottawa. While premiers and territorial leaders meet in Saskatchewan today to discuss the well-being of Indigenous children, youth and families, a new report released today co-authored by the Assembly...
Autism Awareness Corner
By Autism Mama Snipe She:kon, I have great news this week! There will be training provided free to the community: “Non-Verbal Autistic Toddlers and Early Years Training” When: August 8th, 2019 Tim...
Raise Your Voice: Call for Indigenous Voice Artists
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and imagineNATIVE Film+Media Arts Festival are partnering to launch a call for Indigenous voice artists to apply for this year’s $50,000 Digital Project P...
Town of Massena wants to establish a fishing school
By Andy Gardner MASSENA -- The Town of Massena will seek $104,000 from the state to help establish a fishing school. Linda McQuinn, who along with Don Meissner promotes Massena as a fishing destinatio...
NYS AG James Holds Equifax Accountable by Securing $600 Million Payment in Largest Data Breach Settlement in History
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that she has co-led a coalition of 50 Attorneys General in reaching the largest data breach settlement in history with Equifax Inc., as a...
Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Hires Major Gifts Director
(AKWESASNE- July 23, 2019) The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is happy to announce that Alexandra David has accepted the position of Major Gifts Director effective July 22, 2019. The Akwesasne Boys &...
Twenty years after the Oka Crisis New Controversary Emerges in Kanesatake
Kanesatake Grand Chief Serge Simon urges Oka’s Mayor not to repeat mistakes of the past. The people of Kanesatake received a 60-hectare land space from developer Gregoire Gollin on July 11, 2019 as an...
Why Some Parents Do (And Don't) Post Photos of Their Kids Online
Whether or not to post pics of your kids on social media is a hot topic, and many parents have strong opinions either way. There are some parents who post nothing at all, and some who share every...
