Articles from the October 3, 2019 edition
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Akwesasne man held without bail after allegedly killing motorist while fleeing from troopers on I-87
An Akwesasne man is jailed in Warren County after allegedly causing a fatal collision while fleeing from state troopers. On Thursday, Sept. 26,...
White Pine Tree Planting Takes Place on Fridays For Future
MONTREAL. Dawson College students, teachers and staff spent the morning preparing for one of the largest global strikes on the planet. After...
World Indigenous Peoples Present Climate Action Commitments at UNSG Climate Action Summit
(23 September 2019) New York City, NY - The International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) met in New York City at the United Nations before the UNSG Climate Action Summit to f...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SEEKING PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE
(September 26, 2019) On September 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received numerous calls that a semi-automatic weapon was being discharged in the district of Tsi Snaihne. Police...
Iroquois Nationals Take Silver in 2019 WIL
Canada walked away with their fifth straight gold cup in the at the World Lacrosse Indoor Men's World Championship. The Iroquois Nationals briefly...
LESTER R. COOK
AKWESASNE – Lester R. Cook, 63, of 401 St. Regis Road, unexpectedly passed away Friday night, September 27, 2019, at the University of Vermont M... Full story
MARY A. PECORE
BRASHER FALLS - Mary A. Pecore, 61, of 1018 County Route 53, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the University of Vermont... Full story
Hannah Presley "Sunshine" Cook-Jackson
Hannah Presley "Sunshine" Cook-Jackson, Cornwall, passed away peacefully at Tsiionkwanonhso:te surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 1,... Full story
MARYELLA ATONWENTSINE (LAUGHING) CHUBB
It is at this time, we celebrate the life journey of Maryella Atonwentsine (Laughing) Chubb, Turtle Clan to the Sky World. On October 1, 2019,... Full story
AKWESASNE ACCEPTS AKWESASNE ELECTION LAW AMENDMENT
(Seskehkó:wa/September 28, 2019) On Saturday, September 28, 2019, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a Special General Meeting in order for its membership to vote on the following question: Do you...
Pamoja International Cultural Exchange, Inc. Fundraiser is October 12th
PICEI is always there for our community, will you be there for our “Families Time Together” & the annual “Last Shall Be First 50/50” event on Saturday, October 12, 2019 6:00 PM? Remember, free do...
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Noah Thompson Memorial Fishing Derby
By Derrick Lafrance For 25 years the legacy of master fisherman Noah Thompson was played out every fall in the rivers of Akwesasne. Anglers came from...
TWO ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING
(September 26, 2019) On Saturday, September 21, 2019, shortly before 7:00AM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were conducting general patrol in the district of Tsi Snaihne when a vehicle proceeded...
New Seaway visitors' center project announced at 60th anniversary event
A new visitor’s center at the U.S. Eisenhower Lock will be constructed with $6 million in funding for the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. U.S. Transportation Secretary Chao and C...
Mohawk Council September Monthly Meeting – Roads, Drugs and Ambulance Service
By Kaniehtonkie The MCA monthly meeting was held at the St. Regis Recreation Center on Thursday, September 26 at 6pm. The meeting began with Call To Order, Council Agenda Acceptance, Rules of Order an...
MCA Welcomes Nursing Students
(September 27, 2019) Over the years, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Department of Health has welcomed many students looking to pursue a career in...
"THE MESSAGE OF KARIWIIO"
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College The day begins with an open address to Sonkwaiatison. A speaker has been appointed as well as a sub...
Kwáh Í:ken Tsi Teioweienhnhará:'on Kí:ken Takwa'áhson - 1
1. Orhon'kéhstsi sewahrhon'kehtsherá:ke - Early one morning 2. Wa'tkáwerahkwe ia'oia'tón:ti - The wind blew its body 3. Kí:ken takwa'áhson - This...
MCA OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS
(Seskehko:wa/September 19, 2019) Have you been a victim of a crime in Akwesasne's northern jurisdictions? Do you wonder about the case, your rights,...
SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA
By Rosemary Bonaparte This past week I went to Quebec with the Tri-District Elders. Our first visit was with the Wendake First Nation Reserve, Hurons. Our tour was to the longhouse, the waterfall and...
A list of Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential school system unveiled
A 50-metre-long cloth with the names of Indigenous children who died within Canada's residential school system was unveiled Monday during a ceremony...
The Indigenous Institutes Consortium Announces Rose Nolan Scholarship
The Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC) in partnership with the Ted Nolan Foundation announced the Rose Nolan Scholarship donation. The former NHL...
Ottawa Comes Together for Global Climate Strike
By Mahlon Smoke The youth of the world came together to strike against those in power who are ruining the world. The strike began with one young girl...
ACFS DINNER AND A MOVIE
The Akwesasne Child & Family Services program would like to invite the community to dinner and a movie in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month! When: Friday, October 4th - 5 PM Where: St. Regis...
ABGC do their thing for Global Climate March – Fridays For Future
On Friday, September 27, while over seven million people took part in the Global Climate Strike across the world, locally the Akwesasne Boys and...
