Articles from the August 22, 2019 edition
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Evidence Search and Extradition Order Stem from Kana:takon Homicide
On Friday, August 16, 2019 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, with assistance from U.S. authorities had taken into custody a suspect in connection with the recent homicide in Kana:takon. An...
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NNATC Honors Joann Swamp at Annual Friendship Day Celebration
By: Jaclyn Hall The Native North American Travelling College was the place to be Sunday August 18th. Celebrating their Annual Friendship Day, the...
Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program Awarded $897,999
AKWESASNE - The Akwesasne Cultural Restoration (ACR) Program's Á:se Tsi Tewá:ton (We will make it new again) Project announced it has been awarded $...
2nd Annual Iakhihsohtha Carnival
By Mahlon Smoke Iakhihsohtha. Dark clouds gathering in the sky above didn't stop the staff at Iakhihshota from holding a second Carnival to raise...
Massena Memorial closing ICU with no layoffs
By Andy Gardner Massena Memorial Hospital is in the process of closing their intensive care unit (ICU) and using the beds for medical/surgical patients. The Board of Managers on Monday, Aug. 19 voted...
ROGER L. SMITH
MASSENA – Roger L. Smith, 72, a longtime resident of Massena, passed away early Monday morning, August 19, 2019 at The Alice Center in Malone. R... Full story
Local Events
Fluorescent mineral hunt Fri. Aug. 23 - CANTON: St. Lawrence Rock & Mineral Club’s Kids Fluorescent Mineral Hunt, at dusk about 8:30 p.m., Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St.; club guarantees that s...
Settlement Approved for Survivors of Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools
TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - The Federal Court has approved a nation-wide class action settlement to compensate survivors for harms suffered while attending Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal...
AMPS Releases Information on Fatal Accident in Tsi Snaihne
(August 18, 2019) On Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 6:24 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on River Road in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) involving a utility...
Statewide Survey Allows New Yorkers to Choose State's New License Plate Design
(August 19, 2019) On Monday a statewide survey was launched to select New York State’s new license plate design. The voting is opened on Governor Cuomo’s website: https://now.ny.go...
Don't Forget to "Fill a Glass with Hope"
Submitted by Jessica Prosper, Agriculture Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County Throughout history, milk has played an important role in supplying people with essential...
Local Event
Gem & Mineral Show CANTON: St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club hosting 53rd annual Gem & Mineral Show & Swap, Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25; $2 admission,...
5 Ways A Healthy Gut Makes A Healthy Brain
The idiom “trust your gut” means relying on intuition, rather than thoughtful, deep analysis, to make a decision. But research shows there is actually a tangible connection between gut health and bra...
Akwesasne Employment Resource Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
AKWESASNE. Finding meaningful employment is often an arduous process for individuals who are returning or entering the workforce for the first time. F...
Candidates attend the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum
The first ever presidential forum focusing entirely on Native American issues: The Frank LaMere Presidential Candidate Forum, was held on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20. The forum was...
THE GREAT LAW
Continued from last issue WHEN HOSTILE INDIANS THREATEN THE GREAT PEACE LAW 91ST WAMPUM When the Council of the League wished the establishment of the Kaianerekowa (Great Law) between people of an out...
Local Events
Antique appraisal day Sat. Aug. 24 - OGDENSBURG: Frederic Remington Art Museum, 303 Washington St., will host an antique appraisal day, noon-4 p.m.; Gerald Petro and staff from Iroquois Auctions will...
Parkinson Canada Superwalk
Saturday, September 14, 2019 RCAFA, Wing 424 240 Water Street, Cornwall, ON Registration: 10AM Walk start: 11AM Your donations go to research, education and support of people living with...
Jim Thorpe Presentation
Saturday, September 7, 2019 2:00PM Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan 7000 County Rd 41, Victor, NY A presentation on the life of Jim Thorpe by Author Robert W. Wheeler. $8 general, $5 Friends...
Rabies Prevention
How can you prevent rabies in animals? There are several things you can do to protect your pet from rabies. First, visit your veterinarian with your pet on a regular basis and keep rabies vaccinations...
Ieronhenehtha Lazore installed as first Native American student ex officio Massena school board member
By Andy Gardner The Massena Central School Board of Education on Thursday, Aug. 15 installed Ieronhenehtha Lazore of Akwesasne as a student ex...
Jeremiah Point Talks Passive Housing
By Mahlon Smoke Last month a class was held on teaching about 'Passive House' and how it can help people within Akwesasne. For the next couple of...
Massena school board meets incoming SRO
By Andy Gardner The Board of Education on Thursday night, Aug. 15 got to meet the police officer who will patrol the district for the 2019-2020...
BBB Offers Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
Buffalo, NY (August 15, 2019) Parents and students expect to spend more than ever on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey. If you -- or a s...
