Articles from the August 4, 2022 edition
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Kanieńkehá:ka, The Pope, and the Doctrine of Discovery
By Kaniehtonkie. On Thursday, July 28, Kenneth Deer was interviewed by Global News (GN). Deer told GN, “Its good the Pope came. He came here to address Indigenous peoples and that’s always sig...
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING
Seskéha | August 5, 2022 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board is planning on presenting its draft of the updated Election and Referendum Ordinance. It is looking for your input and feedback....
Akwesasne Indians season ends in third playoff round against Nepean
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – The Akwesasne Indians 2022 season came to a close in the third round of Ontario Junior B Lacrosse Association p...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Denounces EPA's Flawed Grasse River Cleanup
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council submitted a letter this week to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing its o...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort 2022 Scholarship Awards
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort held a recognition and appreciation luncheon on July 28th, 2022 for three (3) High School students and (4) College...
The Rit Dye Company Just Met Ann Mitchell, Basket Maker Extraordinaire
It all began with a TicTok video. Well, just a bit more than that... auntie who taught her niece how to make baskets, who then taught her daughter...
Francis F. Cree
Akwesasne: Francis F. Cree, 88, of Pyke Road, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Francis was born June 11,... Full story
LLOYD W. BENEDICT
KAWEHNOKE - Lloyd William Skaroniati Benedict, age 64, of 855 Island Road of Kawehnoke, passed away on Monday, August 1st, 2022, in the loving arms... Full story
Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office upcoming work in Tioweró:ton
The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is advising the community of Kahnawà:ke that they will be installing temperature and depth r...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Announces 2022 Mid-Year Enrichment Award Winners
NEWS RELEASE - Ohiarihkó:wa /July 28, 2022 AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) workforce is made up of many hardworking, dedicated commun...
Clarkson Applying Novel Techniques to Study the Microbiome of the St Lawrence River
Clarkson University biologists are participating in a scientific research cruise on the St Lawrence River onboard the research vessel Lampsilis, the...
Iroquois Museum Receives Grant for Collections Storage
The Iroquois Museum (Howes Cave, NY) has undergone transformational changes as an institution over the past 2 years. In 2021, the Museum retired the loans on its mortgage, an annual savings of...
SLH Pediatric Offices Offering Infant/Toddler COVID Vaccination
POTSDAM, NY – The infant/toddler COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 6 months to 4 years of age at St. Lawrence Health pediatric locations. To receive the vaccination through St. Lawre...
Statement by Ministers Miller, Hajdu and Vandal at the conclusion of Pope Francis' visit to Canada
OTTAWA, ON – The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations; the Honorable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Dev...
Why I Did Not Go to Quebec City
By Doug George-Kanentiio Our group, the Akwesasronon Shonataten:ron, were not involved in the planning of the visit by Pope Francis. I was concerned that our concerns would be ignored or filtered...
Wampum Belts
To most people a wampum belt means a beaded belt made by Aboriginals. White traders introduced glass beads and with these the Aboriginal people did beautiful embroidery work. Before the introduction...
Karihwanóntha Tánon Tekarihwa'serákwen - 2
5. Sahrónkha kénh ne onkwehonwehnéha? Do you speak the Mohawk language? 42. Hén, kahrónkha ne onkwehonwehnéha Yes, I am a fluent speaker 43. Í:iah...
To: Local Akwesasne Business She:kon
Monday, August 1, 2022, To: Local Akwesasne Business She:kon, We are the Akwesasne Youth Athletics team working with the committee CSSSPNQL EDN-Eastern Door and the North on Akwesasne hosting the...
Papal Visit: Singer at peace after captivating world with protest song
WARNING: This story has disturbing details about residential and boarding schools. If you are feeling triggered, here is a resource list for trauma...
The Territory by Alex Pritz – Theatrical Release on August 26th at Montreal Forum
Montreal, August 2nd, 2022. Equinoxe films in association with Sherry Media Group is proud to announce the theatrical release of National Geographic...
Interpret Invertebrates at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area with the RRCA and River Institute
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is known for hosting hundreds of bird species, yet innumerable...
August 2022 Tribal Meeting Registration Now Open
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announces that registration is now open for membership to participate in the Monthly Tribal Meeting being held on Saturday, Seskéha /August 6, 20...
Call for Artists: SLC Arts' Stories of The Past Exhibit
SLC Arts is looking for submissions for their upcoming themed art exhibit, Stories of The Past, which will premiere Thursday, September 8th, and will be available for viewing both on their website...
City of Cornwall to host walking tours of Riparian Restoration project
Want to learn more about the City of Cornwall’s recent Riparian Restoration project? Then sign up for one of four free upcoming walking tours! The rain or shine tours will allow for community m...
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
August 2, 2022 Akwesasne Housing Authority 378 State Route 37, Suite A, Hogansburg, NY 13655 (518) 358-9020 On or about August 15, 2022 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will authorize the Akwesasne...
