Articles from the August 1, 2019 edition
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MCA CANNABIS APPLICATION PROCESS WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 6TH
(Ohiarihko:wa/July 31, 2019) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s application to sell or cultivate recreational cannabis will be available beginning on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 10 a.m. MCA’s Office of...
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Cultural Center Hosts Atlatl Battle
By Derrick Lafrance An old and ancient tradition of hunting was brought to life with local kids having fun while learning about an old hunting skill....
Akwesasne man charged after standoff with Tribal PD, also faces counts from high-speed chase earlier in month
By Andy Gardner An Akwesasne man was arrested Friday, July 26 and charged with numerous counts stemming from an alleged armed robbery and a separate incident where state police say he fled a traffic...
Massena begins process of selling MMH to St. Lawrence Health System
By Andy Gardner Massena Memorial Hospital and Town Council officials have begun the process of selling MMH to St. Lawrence Health System. It’s a deal that is anticipated to bring $20 million from the...
Friends and Family Remember Kenny Leaf One Year after His Murder
By Mahlon Smoke Kaniehkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonsesne - One year ago on July 27th, Kenny Leaf was found dead after months of searching. Since then,...
Mohawk Artists welcomed at 2019 Ganondagan Hodinöhsö:ni′ Art Show in Seneca Territory
This past weekend, a number of Mohawk artists and craftspeople stepped onto Seneca territory and made their mark in the Hodinöhsö:ni′ Art Show at Gan...
BARBARA ANN LAZORE
AKWESASNE- Barbara Ann Lazore "Wahniserohkta", 64, of 9 Conners Road, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Champlain Valley Physician's...
ISABEL M. GARROW
AKWESASNE- Isabel M. (Swamp) Garrow, 81, of 148 St. Regis Road passed away early Saturday morning, July 27, 2019 at the Massena Memorial Hospital. Isa...
Will Writing Workshops
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics will be hosting Will Writing Workshops for the community. Some of the topics to be discussed will cover the importance of making a will, e...
TEHOTINATAKE MICHAEL THOMAS NEFF
AKWESASNE - Tehotinatake Michael Thomas Neff, 33, of Akwesasne, passed Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was the beloved son of Gary Lee Neff and Stacy Ann...
Akwesasne Community Streetlight Project Expands
AKWESASNE. A public safety initiative that began last year is set to resume in the community of Akwesasne next week. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal...
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
Malone 8/15/2019: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Verizon, 266 West Main Street Brasher Falls 8/14/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 138 County Route 50 Massena 8/12/2019: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Massena,...
Truckstop #9 Customer Appreciation Day
By Derrick Lafrance There was plenty happening last Saturday in Hogansburg. The fuel station celebrated Customer Appreciation Day with arts and...
Lake Placid Ironman
Submitted by Randy Montour Emergency Medical Technician Randy Montour from Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance volunteered his van and his Sunday to the 20th...
Rez Pony at Generations Park
By Derrick Lafrance A cool evening for a change and some great live music along with a fundraiser was in store at the park in Tekahsonkaro:ren. The...
The River Mohawk Band Supports Make-A-Wish
By Derrick Lafrance The members have changed over the years, but the band name has been around for a long time, always donating their talent to...
Teddy Bear Picnic
By Derrick Lafrance Making a new friend and learning arts and crafts while having fun was the aim of this event for the kids. The Akwesasne Zero 2 Six...
THE GREAT LAW
…continued from last week 62ND WAMPUM If an entire family holding the title of Sachem should become extinct the Sachems of the Hotinonshonni will take the title and give it to a sister clan and t...
The Names of the Parts of the Body of Insects
7 na'tekahsí:nonte ne kaia'tà:ke - It has 6 legs attached on its body 2. 3 na'tekaià:kon ne kaia'tà:ke - It has 3 body parts on its body 3. Tek...
Indian Day School Settlement
Includes all individuals who attended a Federal Indian Day School First Nations, Inuit and Metis There is currently no deadline to apply Family members may apply on behalf of a deceased member if...
Sixties Scoop National Settlement
Are you a sixties scoop survivor? • Were you removed from your home in Canada between January 1, 1951 and December 31, 1991 and placed in the care of non-Indigenous foster or adoptive parents? • Are...
Tribe Implements Seasonal Road Weight Restrictions
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced they have signed Tribal Council Resolution 2019-31 on Ohiarihkó:wa/July 17, 2019 that ap...
Two Suspects seen near Manitoba reserve of the Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Band constables stopped two young men suspected in three Northern B.C. murders as they drove through the Manitoba reserve of the Tataskweyak Cree Nation, according to Nathan Neckoway and told to Globa...
Emergency Orders are withdrawn by Hawaii Governor for telescope protestors
Honolulu, Hawaii’s Governor David Ige said on Tuesday rescinded an emergency proclamation that was set to deal with native Hawaiian protestors. The protest group Pu’uhonua o Pu’uhuluhulu have been...
Akwesasne Farmer's Market
Tuesdays 11:00AM to 2:00PM Generations Park Pavilion Featuring the JCEO Mobile Market with fresh produce and salad bar - 12:00 to 1:30pm. Bring your own reusable bags!...
