Articles from the October 6, 2016 edition
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Emergency Planning Office Verifying '911' Addresses
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Planning Office will be in the field on Awententaón'kes/Mondays and Ronwaia't...
Security Video Appears to Refute NYS Police Press Release
On October 3, 2016, at approximately 3:28 p.m. NYS Police initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Dodge minivan on State Route 37 in the town of Fort...
Tribal Council Amends Election and Referendum Ordinance
Akwesasne, NY - On Seskehkó:wa/September 16, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Office of the Tribal Clerk conducted a swearing-in ceremony as...
Ohero:kon-Under the Husk to Premiere at imagineNATIVE Festival in Toronto, Oct. 20
(Vision Maker Media) Lincoln, Nebraska - Follow the challenging journey of two Mohawk girls as they take part in their traditional passage rites to...
WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
From the website of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault,...
SANFORD T. COOK
MASSENA – Mr. Sanford T. "Sandy" Cook, 61, of Cook Street, unexpectedly passed away early Thursday morning, September 29, 2016. Sandy was born M...
A Big Thank You to the CARING HEARTS Team at Iakhihsohtha
On Sunday, October 2, our Totas were given a beautiful day to share with their sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A group of employees joined together to donate their time,...
POOR ANNIE POOTOOGOOK – ABORIGINALS WILL NEVER FORGET HER!!!
It’s not just upsetting to see one of Canada’s foremost Artists to be found dead in the river. Tears come to my eyes as I see a reflection of the disparity of how Aboriginal women are treated in the e...
Tsi Snaihne School Staff Wear Orange on September 30
Tsi Snaihne School Staff Wear Orange on September 30...
Tribe Offers Furnace Cleaning and Servicing for Elders
Akwesasne, NY – Following the completion of the Elder's Electricity Assistance Pilot Project, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has approved anoth...
New Canada Post Drop Box Located at Peace Tree Trade Centre
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that there is a new Canada Post mail drop location on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). The bright red box is located at the Peace Tree Trade...
MEET THE TRIBE: Sharon Thompson, Food Distribution Program Director
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to feature Sharon Thompson in this month's "Meet the Tribe." It is our pleasure to share these tribal employee...
Generations of Quilters at The TAUNY Center on October 8
On Saturday, October 8, from 1:00-3:00 pm, TAUNY will host a presentation entitled Generations of Quilters: A Visit with Quilting Families. In the North Country, quilting often “runs in the f...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Monthly Meeting
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal monthly meeting was held on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The meeting agenda included previous action items of a community member’s concern with the manner and complete d...
TAUNY Announces Recipients of 2016 North Country Heritage Awards
TAUNY’s 2016 North Country Heritage Award recipients are The Adirondack Playboys Band, Lowville, Lewis County; 4-H Camp Overlook, Mountain View, Franklin County; the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment M...
MCA OPEN HOUSE DAYS POSTPONED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s upcoming open houses scheduled for Oct. 12, Oct. 15, and Oct. 22 have been postponed. New dates will be announced when confirmed. M...
DEC Encourages Hikers to Try Less Populated Peaks that Still Offer Fantastic Fall Foliage this Autumn
This autumn hikers should properly prepare for hikes in the Adirondacks and hike on trails less populated than those in the High Peaks Wilderness, an opportunity that offers fantastic scenes of fall...
Provinces Vary With Cell Phone Plan Prices
When CBC News reported on the black market cellphone industry, it sparked outrage from some readers about price discrepancies across Canada. Because various cellular plan prices are much cheaper in...
FALL GARDEN CHORES
• Pull dead annuals, leaving the roots to decompose in the soil • Divide perennials to make room for next spring’s garden • Fertilize in early fall to help next year’s lawn • Repair dead patches –se...
Is It Time for Your Dog To Get A Nail Trimming?
By Jennifer Herne, LVT Most dog owners know when their dogs need grooming. But did you know that trimming your dog's nails is just as important? Most...
Tsi Snaihne School Students with Perfect Attendance for September
Top Row L-R: Darla Skidders, Joey Phillips, Theresa Bush, Quentin Phillips, Kamri King, Chuya Cook, Javen Johnson, Alantra Peters, Tewatahsatakie...
Community Bee Meeting October 19
The October Community Bee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 6PM – 8PM. Miticides usage in the hive and BPM (Best Pest Management) will be some of the topics of discussion, a...
NNATC Call Out
Calling Out to Designers to showcase Traditional/Contemporary Clothing For Native North American Travelling College’s Traditional Clothing Exhibit Submission deadline: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 C...
