Articles from the September 26, 2019 edition
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Leader behind fake status cards facing sex charges involving minor
The self-described Indigenous organization that distributed fake Indian Status cards is now facing three sex-related charges involving a minor, according to court records. Guillaume Carle, 59, has...
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Locals join global protest urging worldwide action on climate change
By Andy Gardner Demonstrators around the area joined millions around the world during the week of Sept. 20 to 27 and went on a "Global Climate...
Locals join global protest urging worldwide action on climate change - Part 2
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Pursuit Leads to Arrest and Drug Possession
On September 16, 2019, at approximately 8:20am the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received information of a possible impaired driver in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The vehicle was reported to be driving on...
Akwesasne Family Wellness Program encourages supporters to 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes'
By Andy Gardner The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program participated in a national domestic violence awareness initiative, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,"...
Massena school board wants to tighten graduation dress code, Native American regalia will not be affected
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. The Board of Education may restrict the number of cords given out at future graduation ceremonies. During the policy committee report at the Thursday, Sept. 19 board meeting,...
AUDREY C. McELWAIN
FORT COVINGTON – Audrey C. McElwain, 87, of State Route 37, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 21, 2019 at the Massena Rehabilitation and N... Full story
Letter to the Editor
Hi, my name is Edward, I am the new FedEx driver for the Akwesasne village. It seems that there is a very big problem with people not getting their packages delivered through the FedEx service. I am...
St. Regis Mohawk School Celebrates Open House
Submitted by Darlene Adams, Counselor/Home School Coordinator On Thursday, September 19th, the St. Regis Mohawk School held their annual Open House....
Massena Central releases proposed $49.6 million capital project
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. The school district is looking at a $49,690,000 capital project that a representative of their architectural firm says will not have any impact on taxes because of state aid....
Akwesasronon takes active role in Global Climate Strike
Amidst chants of "system change, not climate change!" and "no more coal!", hundreds of Cornell students and faculty members marched to the Commons on...
Massena Memorial Hospital closing critical care unit, no layoffs planned
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Massena Memorial Hospital has received approval from the state to close its four-bed Critical Care Unit (CCU), but no one will be laid off as a result. The hospital will...
Massena Memorial Hospital eyeing changes to bed designation; hospital lost $1.6 million in August
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Massena Memorial Hospital lost $1,669,991 in August, the bulk of that being due to one-time expenses, the chief financial officer said. He said those included a $466,000...
Ónhkak Aiesahniá:sa
1. Tehontathniá:sas - They hug 2. Kana'kwíhare ne katsi'nonwí:io - The grouchy ladybug 3. Ensaiéshon'te - You will smile 4. Tenhsahsároke - You will c...
About 100 cars entered in Twin Leaf fall auto show
By Andy Gardner Twin Leaf held the capstone event of their 2019 car show season on Saturday, Sept. 21. About 100 classic, antique and custom cars,...
The Roots of Rez Life
By Doug George-Kanentiio The Laws of Burgos were enacted by Spain on December 27/1512 in response to the massive slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Native people in the Caribbean by the Spanish...
St. Lawrence Center Fall Expo offers fun, vendors, and axe throwing
By Mahlon Smoke St. Lawrence Center Mall. With fall fast approaching, the representatives at the St. Lawrence Center Mall held a two-day Fall Expo...
Vaping among students at Massena, Salmon
By Andy Gardner Superintendents at Massena and Salmon River Central schools say use of vape products among students is a concern and they are doing what they can to discourage it. “Over the last t...
Fiddling & Story Telling at the Senior Center Akwesasne
Sunday, September 29, 2019 2:00-4:00 Music & Stories provided by: Bill Smith and Don Woodcock Free event All are welcome Space is limited...
Oneida Nation Powwow and Smoke Dancers perform at Lambeau Field
The Oneida Nation Powwow and Smoke Dancers performed at halftime between the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 22, 2019. The...
Snye Bums, 1968 or '69
Snye Bums, 1968 or '69. Back row L-R: Paul King Jr., Clyde Cree, Richard Phillips, Morris Adams, Raymond Sunday & Joe Phillips. Third row L-R: Dick...
2019 BLING THE BRA
The MCA Community Health Program would like to invite Akwesasronon to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Show off your design skills and participate in a worthy cause to raise breast cancer...
Police Blotter
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Sept. 13, Christina Jacobs, 69, of Hogansburg was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept....
INCLUSION SUPERVISOR
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Student Services, the Inclusion Supervisor is a professional who assumes lead responsibilities for the direction,...
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