Articles from the August 25, 2016 edition
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TRIBAL COUNCIL EXTENDS SUPPORT TO STANDING ROCK SIOUX
Akwesasne, NY — For the past week; more than 1,500 environmentalists, tribal members and other supporters have made their way to Cannon Ball, North Dakota to show their support for the Standing R...
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Akwesasne Freedom School Survival Race
Another year and a new team of winners emerge. This year's winning team, 'Helga's Heroes' clocked in at 2 hours and 59 minutes. Team "Kastowa"...
Mohawk Ironworkers Premieres on APTN Tuesday, September 6
Montreal (August 24, 2016) - Mohawk Ironworkers is a new 13-part half hour documentary series that celebrates the steely determination of the Mohawk ironworkers of Kahnawake, Akwesasne and Six...
Community Member Charged Protecting Local Fishing Waters
A local fisherman was charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle, uttering threats and using his vessel as a weapon. While out on the St. Lawrence in Paul Sawatis Bay area, fishing in what is consi...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Kickball and Soccer Day
The weather was perfect. The food was great. And everyone had a great time. On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, Generations Park was filled with boys and...
"KARONIATIENEN" MITCH GRAY
AKWESASNE- After a courageous battle with cancer, "Karoniatienen" Mitch Gray, 33, of 48 Andrew Johnson Road, entered the Spirit World on Monday,...
PRISCILLA A. HERNE "Bulla"
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Priscilla A. Herne, "Bulla", 48, of 195 Cook Road, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, August 23, 2016 at her home after a l...
Deepest Gratitude
The Activities staff of Iakhihsohtha Lodge and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging would like to offer our deepest gratitude to Teresa David and the staff at Tsiionkwanonhso:te for...
Thank You
The family of Allan Gorrow would like to thank the members of the Akwesasne Community for all their many acts of kindness shown during this difficult time following our father’s passing. We would e...
THANK YOU
THANK YOU Hattie Bashaw and her family would like to thank everyone involved with the fundraiser held at the tribal building. A special thank you to the accounting department, Marie Cree Benedict,...
Thank you for participating in the Lyme Disease and Tick Contest
Thank you for participating in the Lyme Disease and Tick Contest. You looked, read and took what you wanted from our display, and you answered our...
There Will Soon Be Only One Howard Johnson Restaurant Left in the Country...and it's in Lake George, NY
In a few weeks, one of two remaining Howard Johnson restaurants will close down, which means that there will only be one remaining to serve up fried...
Seniors and Elders Olympics in Akwesasne!
Submitted by Jamie Ross On Wednesday, August 17, Elders from our community traveled to Tsiionkwanonhso:te to participate in the 2016 Akwesasne...
CPLP Recognition – Maryellen Cooke
As part of CNY ATD's recent CNY BEST Learning and Performance Awards Ceremony, CNY ATD recognized Maryellen T. Cooke for earning the Certified...
Hey Gordie, Thanks
"Coffin cheaters dance on their graves," sings Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie in "Little Bones," and on what could be the band's final tour...
TVR Program Hosts 16th Annual Disability Awareness Day
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) program hosted its 16th annual Disability Awareness Day at the Travis Solomon Memorial Box...
Tribe's Family Support Program Hosts Client Picnic
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Family Support Program hosted a picnic for their clients on Seskeha/August 17, 2016. Hosted at Akwesasne's Generations...
Akwesasronon Competes in Third Annual Iron Pan Competition
By Karonhiaton On the weekend of August 20 and 21, Upper Canada Village hosted Food Lovers' Field Days. On Saturday, audiences were entertained by...
Backpack Safety Tips
Overloaded backpacks used by children have received a lot of attention from parents, doctors, school administrators and the media in the past several years. According to the U.S. Consumer Product...
Story About the Plant "Golden Rod" Otsinekwar
Submitted by Native North American Travelling College Along time ago, there was an old lady who lived in a village. This old lady was very helpful to...
Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Quilt Auction
On Sunday, August 21 the Akwesasne Freedom School held the Annual Quilt Auction & Dinner. Despite the rain showers, local community members and visito...
Top 10 Reasons to Shop at Local Farmers Markets and Farm Stands
Submitted by Vanetta Conn, CHES Family, Health & Well-Being Educator & CCE Communications Director Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County Each year staff from Cornell Cooperative Extension...
