Articles from the July 26, 2018 edition
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Organizer Deems 16th Ironworkers Festival A Success, Despite Lower Attendance
Ironworkers union chapters from around the northeast U.S. and Canada came together for the 16th Ironworkers Festival, held on a hot, sunny and windy...
Police Blotter
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter On July 13, police charged Rahsontanohstha Delormier, 23, of Akwesasne, N.Y. following a police chase at speeds of nearly 100 mph. He was charged with unlawful...
Federal Court rejects sovereign immunity in Allergan – Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe patent case
In a unanimous decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found in a 3 to 0 decision that the inter partes (Latin for ‘between the parties’) review process is closer to...
Organizer Deems 16th Ironworkers Festival A Success, Despite Lower Attendance - Part 2
Here are additional pictures....
Iroquois Nationals Capture Bronze in 2018 FIL
Israel. In the 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Championship semifinal game Canada defeated the Iroquois Nationals, 15-4. Four goals and two hat tricks by Canada blew them past the...
Cruisin' 4 Kids Car, Truck & Bike Show 2018
The Annual Cruisin' 4 Kids Car Truck and Bike Show took place for the first time at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort on Saturday July 22nd featured...
MCA Community Notice: Families Share Responsibility to Prevent Abuse of Residents in Long Term Care
(Ohiarihko:wa/ July 23, 2018) “It is where you go to die.” That is the common response when community members are asked, “What do you think about Tsiionkwanonhso:te?” In 2019, Akwesasne’s...
PHILLIP R. BENEDICT
AKWESASNE - Phillip R. Benedict, 52, of 664 Island Road, Kawehnoke, unexpectedly passed on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Cornwall Community Hospital.... Full story
New York State Fair Chevy Court Concerts
The NYS Fair will offer 13 days of free entertainment with two shows daily is scheduled for the Stan Colella Stage at Chevy Court for the 2018 New York State Fair. The lineup provides a wide-ranging...
Win-Win situation at Border... really?
Letter to the Editor July 23, 2018 Win-Win situation at Border... really? The US customs has announced a new pilot program to speed up border crossings for Mohawk residents of Akwesasne and consider i...
SRMT Summer Student Spotlight - Alexis Terrance and Charlan Thompson
By Kanatires Barreiro, SRMT Communications Intern The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to provide employment opportunities for high school and colleg...
Capturing Akwesasne's Ironworker's Festival
Marsha White shared several photographs she had taken at the Akwesasne Ironworker's Fest held at the AMCR on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Among the many...
Cultural Teachings Featured at Summer Programs
As the kids are taking a break from school, learning about our traditions continues throughout the summer break. Summer programs at Tsi Snaihne...
Pediatricians group urges parents to avoid these chemicals
A leading US medical organization representing more than 60,000 pediatricians recommends parents and children avoid certain chemicals used in food processing and called for the U.S. government to...
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Akwesasne Business Excellence Awards
The Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2018 Akwesasne Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) Award Categories Customer Service Award Community Choice Award The Business...
Unknown Belts
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens There are many, many wampum belts that we know of whose meanings have been lost. Some...
Traditional Haudenosaunee Youth Gathering and Social
Date: August 5th & 6th, 2018 Place: Cayuga School House 2540 Route 89 Seneca Falls, NY Time: Sunday 12pm – 10pm Monday 8am – 12pm Join us as we practice our spiritual teachings and instill our...
Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA) Training Workshop
Hosted by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne-Department of Tehotiiennawakon Wednesday August 1, 2018 at Iohahi:io 1st Session: 9:00am to 12:00pm Open to Akwesasne Community Members 2nd Session: 1:00pm to...
58th Annual Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival
OGDENSBURG: scheduled for July 21 through 29. Friday, July 27: Remington Museum Day continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wolf 95.3 station sponsors country music sing-off 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. on Main Stage;...
Seattle's Campaign to Ban Plastic Straws Goes Nationwide
Reprinted with permission from Soundbite Source SEATTLE - To rid the world’s oceans of plastic pollution, environmental advocates are hoping Seattle’s move to ban plastic straws will send ripple...
SRMT Recognition of Local Native Workers
Sam Shenandoah and Tyler Bucktooth are becoming a "jack of all construction trades" and are often seen working together on a number of projects at...
Running Vs. Child Obesity Reaches 10K Mark
Troy Thompson recently reported his Running Vs. Child Obesity has just reached the $10,000 mark. Thompson stated, "I'm extremely happy to report that...