Articles from the September 21, 2017 edition
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Five Akwesasronon Going on North Country Honor Flight
(September 19, 2017) We are having a motorcycle escort from Hogansburg & Malone on Friday, September 29, 2017. Prior to this escort, there will be a send off ceremony at the American Legion Post 219,...
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Disaster Relief Donation Drive Held for the Tunica Biloxi Tribe Affected by Hurricane Harvey
A group of individuals came together this past weekend and held a donation drive to help out our fellow First Nation Community affected by the recent...
Ryan Jacobs to Serve as Indigenous Trustee for Upper Canada District School Board
(September 12, 2017) The Upper Canada District School Board announced recently that an accredited teacher and community leader from Akwesasne will...
Mohawk Medicine Men Win Nations Cup
After four days of box lacrosse action at Massena Arena, the Mohawk Medicine Men are the 2017 Nations Cup champions. Competing teams also included...
Montreal Adds Tree of Peace Symbol to City's Flag
Montreal has taken steps to recognize the contributions of Indigenous people to the city by adding a Tree of Peace symbol to its city flag and making...
MITCHELL P. SUNDAY
AKWESASNE – Mr. Mitchell P. Sunday, 81, of 169 Snye Road, passed away early Monday morning, September 18, 2017 at Cornwall Community Hospital, with h... Full story
Salmon River School Announcement
Note to our community: We have received reports of people in our district getting calls that appeared on their caller ID as “Salmon Riv CSD” but it was actually a recorded telemarketer. This is “Ca...
National Inquiry to Reschedule Montreal Expert Hearing
(September 14, 2017) VANCOUVER BC- The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will reschedule the Montreal Expert Hearing that was planned for October 2-5, 2017. This...
Haudenosaunee Leaders Gather at NYS Fair
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chiefs Michael Conners and Eric Thompson (second and third from left), along with Mohawk Nation Council Faithkeeper Richard...
Tribe Provides Clarification on Allergan Agreement
(September 14, 2017) AKWESASNE TERRITORY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s recent agreement with Allergan regarding the RESTASIS® patents has generated many news articles and discussions in rela...
Kawehno:ke Residents To Receive First Nations Delivery Credit On Electricity Bill
(September 18, 2017) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to inform Kawehno:ke residents that the First Nations Delivery Credit is now being administered. Kawehno:ke residents may have noticed...
It's a Girl!
Name: Tekahentóktha Anastasia Krigbaum Born: September 5th, 2017 at 5:39 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. and 9 oz. Length: 20 inches Parents: Cailey King of...
ONKWE Hosts Hog Roast Benefit
Last weekend's temperatures in the high 80's meant the giant hog wasn't the only thing roasting. The ONKWE group held a benefit Hog Roast at the...
Farm Equipment Destroyed
"My dad works so hard. Everyday he wakes up at 4am to head to Ottawa to work as an ironworker. He gets home from work between 5 and 6pm. He eats his...
Reader Photos
A heavy discussion at the Akwesasne International Powwow last weekend. Photo by Debbie Cook-Jacobs....
Activities at Iakhihsohtha
Submitted by Teneya Mitchell On September 9, 2017 the grandchildren of some of the residents at Iakhihsohtha came to do crafts and make flowers that...
AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 ext. 3215
Fri. Sept. 22nd Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-booked follow-ups Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-minor emergency clinic 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. Sept. 25th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Tues....
KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808
Fri. Sept. 22nd Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral Mon. Sept. 25th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP...
ACCE Throws Harry Potter Fall Festival
Fans of the Harry Potter movies and books got a taste of their favorite character and his world last weekend at Generations Park in Tekasonkarorens (H...
Tsi Snaihne School Kicks Off Reading Campaign
Submitted by Lynda Brown Students and staff members had a super time at the Superhero Reading Campaign Kick-Off on September 15th at Tsi Snaihne...
Forest industry and Canadian Council of Forest Ministers open applications for sixth annual Skills Awards for Aboriginal Youth
OTTAWA, Sept. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) are proud to open applications for the sixth annual Skills Awards for...
Canning Safety Tips
By Pat Banker, Master Food Preservation Instructor, Cornell Cooperative Extension It's harvest time. Tomatoes, corn, beets, carrots, peppers and...
Sha ko tin en io': ia'ks
Submitted By John Kahionhes Fadden A group of hunters went into their usual hunting grounds. They were very successful, and killed a great number of a...
