Articles from the September 27, 2018 edition
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Recreational Cannabis becomes legal in Canada on 10.17.18
By Kaniehtonkie Recreational cannabis will be legal in Canada on Thursday, October 17th. While the Canadian federal government will license and regulate a select group of cannabis growers, it will be...
Kanienkehá:ka Artist Garrison Garrow's Royal Canadian Mint Fancy Dance Coin Unveiled
By Kaniehtonkie Garrison Garrow, Kanienkehá:ka artist and designer of several collectable mint coins, unveiled his latest 'Fancy Dance' just before...
Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Information Session
By Kaniehtonkie Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held an informational session for residents of Kawehno:ke on Monday, September 24. Peter Valiquet, an independent consultant, presented an overview of the...
Celebrating Akwesasne History
By Darren Bonaparte Visitors to the Akwesasne Powwow may have noticed some new additions to the grounds of the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena: three new...
Inaugural "Day of Peace" Forum Held at Tsionkwanatiio
By: Jaclyn Hall September 21st has been designated as the International Day of Peace. This day was established by the United Nations and devoted to...
EDNA J. COOK
AKWESASNE – Edna J. Cook, Kaienarahstha, 67, of 507 Cook Road, passed away Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018 at her home after a brief illness. E... Full story
KIM P. ATKINSON
HOGANSBURG – Kim P. Atkinson, 53, of 19 A Mohawk Lane, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, September 18, 2018 at the McLure Miller R... Full story
Update on Akwesasne Smart Cities Challenge
By Mahlon Smoke On June 4, 2018, The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced that they were named as one of 5 finalists in the Smart Cities Challenge by Infrastructure Canada. The purpose of this...
Thank You Letter
Community of Akwesasne, I'm thankful for another successful open house. We had a great turnout and I feel the families enjoyed having a spaghetti...
St. Regis Mohawk School looking for students who made 1990's diorama
Dr. Gwen Saul, Curator of Ethnology from the New York State Museum in Albany returned a model bark house to the Saint Regis Mohawk School. The model...
Haudenosaunee Providers Coalition Receive 'Heroes in Health' Award
The National Indian Health Board recognized the work of the Haudenosaunee Behavioral Health Providers Coalition with the 2018 Local Impact Award at...
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Akwesasne Communication Society Election Results
Akwesasne – On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, the Akwesasne Communication Society held its annual election to fill three seats for three-year terms. The following individuals have been elected to t...
CBP Reminds Travelers from Canada that Marijuana Remains Illegal in the United States
As Canada prepares to legalize recreational marijuana starting Oct. 17, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would like to remind travelers that marijuana is a controlled substance under...
How Important is Spaying and Neutering?
By Jennifer Herne, LVT, Founder/Director Akwesasne Animal Society We often speak to pet owners that are hesitant about spaying or neutering their dogs...
American Legion Post 1479 Hosts State Commanders
American Legion Post 1479 received a visit on the morning of Saturday, September 22nd from New York State American Legion Department Commander Gary...
NYS Regulated Marijuana Listening Sessions
Listening sessions began in early September and will be completed by mid-October. All sessions will be from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. The sessions are open to the public, and to...
Lots of cars on display for Twin Leaf's annual car show, but few from Akwesasne
By Andy Gardner About 75 vehicles and many spectators came to Akwesasne on Saturday, Sept. 22 for Twin Leaf's fourth annual fall car show. The...
More Fish Tales on the St. Lawrence River
Cornwall, ON - Pulsing through the main artery of the Great Lakes in the St. Lawrence River are many dozens of fish species. However, these populations are regularly being impacted by a variety of circ...
Tsi Snaihne students and staff wish everyone a happy and safe school year!
Tsi Snaihne students and staff wish everyone a happy and safe school year!...
Tewaten'nikonhró:ri Ahkwesáhshne Tsi Nontaiohtonhákie
Rahiá:tons: Darren Bonaparte Rotinatahré:nen tsi nón:we ne Ahkwesáhshne Tethotinonniáhkwen wahónttoke iehskaiehstánion kahentà:ke ne A'nowar...
Families enjoy free spaghetti dinner at SRMS PTO Open House
By: Jaclyn Hall On Thursday, September 20th, the St. Regis Mohawk School Parent Teacher's Organization, along with SMRS teachers and staff, made sure...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Launches Historical Marker Project
AKWESASNE - Historians, archaeologists and other academic scholars have long known of the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk People) residing in their traditional...
