Articles from the September 15, 2022 edition
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2022 Akwesasne International Powwow
One of the North Country's largest cultural events returned this past weekend after a two-year hiatus. The ritual and solemnness of the Akwesasne Inte...
Environment Division Awarded $302,546 EPA Pollution Prevention Grant
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's (SRMT) Environment Division continues to strengthen and expand its longstanding efforts to protect A...
Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke appointed Director of the IHPP, McGill University
McGill University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke, Ed.D., as Director, Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP)...
September 24 March for the 43 Children Who Died at the Mushhole
The Akwesasronon Shonataten:ron (Residential School Survivors) have been informed that 43 unnamed Native children died at the Mohawk Institute-their names and the causes of their deaths have yet to...
GORDON J. KING
AKWESASNE – Gordon J. King, 62, of Drum Street Road, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, in his sleep at his home. G... Full story
Interior Department Completes Removal of "Sq___" from Federal Use
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the final replacement names for nearly 650 geographic features featuring the word sq___. T...
Every School is in Session!
All children are back to school! Last week the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education district schools opened to the sound of excited students. This...
Letter to the Editor
I am writing this letter to bring awareness to my community of Akwesasne of the event that occurred in May on Point Road, Kawehno:ke . Thursday, May 05, 2022, the day before Jake Fire Day, the...
MCK creates entity to explore potential cryptocurrency opportunities
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it has created a ‘band-empowered’ entity to explore opportunities in the cryptocurrency mining industry. At last week...
Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Letter to the Editor Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th is National Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Akwesasne R...
Powwow Committee extends their sincere appreciation
Powwow Committee extends their sincere appreciation After a two-year hiatus, because of the circumstances beyond our control, the Akwesasne Powwow Committee was proud to host our Annual Cultural...
Grand Council of the Haudenosaunee
Grand Council Meetings of the Iroquois Confederacy are held for serious matters, which affect all of the member nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga,...
Tsi Ionteweienhstáhkhwa Tsi Nahò:ten Ronteweiénstha
1. Tsi ionteweienstáhkhwa tsi nahò:ten ronteweiénstha School subjects 2. Ionhsetáhkhwa Math 3. Tsi ionhnwentsió:te Science 4. Tsi niwe...
Clarkson University Continues to be Ranked Among Nation's Best by U.S. News & World Report
Clarkson ranked highly in national universities in measures of reputation, with earned recognition by college presidents, provosts and deans across the country, based on the strength of Clarkson’s a...
MCK will not be observing holiday for Queen's funeral
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to advise the community that it will not be observing the national holiday for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, September 19th. While we acknowledge the Qu...
NYS DCP Offers Grandparents Tips to Avoid the Ever-Evolving Grandparent Scam
In recognition of Grandparents Day held on September 11th, the New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) calls attention to scams targeting grandparents. This date i...
NYS OASAS Announces Launch of New Website to Promote Overdose Prevention Education
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports announced the launch of the new “Project COPE” website, which promotes overdose prevention and harm reduction education in New York Sta...
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Nearly 50 years ago an Akwesasronon man was shot in the chest
By Kaniehtonkie. Richard Oakes was shot at close range in the chest on September 20, 1973. The man who shot Oakes, Michael Morgan was charged with...
St. Lawrence County Public Health Tips for Critter-Proofing Your Home
As the warm weather begins to fade, St. Lawrence County Public Health Department urges homeowners to begin critter-proofing their homes as many pests, such as rodents, raccoons, and bats, begin...
First Nations, Canada Wide, United States COVID-19 Update
Akwesasne The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s COVID-19 Response Team reported 17 new positive cases of the coronavirus in the southern portion of Akwesasne between September 5th to September 13th. We a...
Franklin County COVID Statistics
Statistics for Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Total Active Cases: 117 Self-Reported Cases: 19 PCRS reported: 35 Statistics for Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Total Active Cases: 74 At home tests...
Police Blotter
FLIGHT FROM POLICE, DANGEROUS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Cornwall, ON – Tekonwasterihatah Ransom, 38, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 9th, 20...
