Articles from the October 18, 2012 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 58
Canada and the Mohawks of Akwesasne Finalize Kawehnoke-Easterbrook Settlement Agreement
CORNWALL, ONTARIO (October 17, 2012) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today joined Grand C...
Tribe Urges Community Members to Participate in the EPA Public Meetings Grasse River Cleanup
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled two meetings so the public can provide input on the proposed Grasse River cleanup. “It’s important for the...
By 
Indigenous Peoples Days 2012
While most people were celebrating Columbus Day in 1998, volunteer broadcasters at the KVMR radio station in Nevada City, California, dedicated the...
Gerald Ida
Gerald Tatsuji Ida, age 70, formerly of Malone, NY, died Thursday, October 11th, 2012 at his home in Melbourne, Florida after a battle with cancer. Born August 1st, 1942 in Puyallup, WA. He was a...
Letter to the Editor:
October 16, 2012 History in the Making On October 2, 2012 I checked my facebook and there it was, the announcement for Justin Trudeau’s bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada was to b...
Letter to the Editor:
Praying for Jake Finkbonner, Blessed Kateri’s miracle boy, and his family as they have left for Rome on a Pilgrimage for Kateri’s Sainthood next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. Joining them will be va...
Police Blotter
On October 12, 2012 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received an anonymous call of a non-native female attending a residence on Third Street in Kanatakon...
Fourth Annual St. Regis Mohawk School PTO Fall Fest
On Friday October 12, the St. Regis Mohawk School held its Fall Festival. It was a beautiful day despite the cold wind, and the turnout was fantastic...
Kanienke:ha Artist’s Album “Got Your Back” Up For Awards
“Got Your Back,” an album by Alex Jacobs and Janet Rogers, is now up for consideration ahead of nominations at this year’s Native American Music...
Akwesasne Sky Warriors Hold Film Presentation and Award New Sticks
Last Thursday, the Akwesasne Sky Warriors had a presentation of a movie showing the progress the Sky Warriors have made. The Sky Warriors are the...
A Wild Ride
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I am turning 18 next week and will be getting my Minor’s Trust payment. I am psyched! I am thinking of getting a Cadillac Escalade or maybe just a Land Rover. I was wondering, what c...
Mohawk Vision Celebrates 10 Years
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 Dr. Hillary Pyke celebrated 10 years of business by turning back the price of eyeglasses 10 years, and all sunglasses...
Heart to Heart Has Harvest Celebration
Heart to Heart Fitness had a harvest celebration, which took place Tuesday. Heart to Heart’s harvest celebration is an open house with the theme of h...
How Addiction Harms the Family
Alcohol and drug addiction is a family disease. . Everyone in the family - spouses, children, siblings, parents, and others - suffers when one is an addict. The family problems caused by alcohol...
We Love Visitors!
Carlee Oakes (L) and Katie Boots (R) came to visit our office on Monday. They are taking a class at Iohahi:io called Office Administration and needed...
Hometown Rockers Arcane Belief Up For Nominations at the Nammy’s
Hometown rockers, Arcane Belief, are possibly up for 6 awards at this year’s Native American Music Awards, which will be held at the Seneca Niagara H...
State of the Climate - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The globally-averaged temperature for September 2012 tied with 2005 as the warmest September since record keeping began in 1880. September 2012 also marks the 36th consecutive September and 331st...
Standing Rock Boxers at the Nationals, Representing with Honor!!
They fought bravely, they fought strong, and they fought with honor. They earned so much respect from other coaches and gyms across the country....
Apple Side Dishes
It’s that glorious autumn season once again, and with it comes spectacular fall foliage, toasty warm sweaters, crisp fall evenings, plenty of hot tea and APPLES. And in this North Country region we h...
Oh nikanahskò:ten sanáhskwaien? What type of pet do you have? PART I
1. Takò:s ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet cat 2. Takò:s owí:ra ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet kitten 3. Onón:kote ní’ wakenáhskwaien I have a pet fe...
What Tablet Should I Buy?
Dear Monica: What is the difference between iPad and Galaxy Tablet? I would use it to read books, surf the net, Facebook, emails, and pictures. Some people say the iPad does not have Excel but you can...
Cultural Corner
It is provided thus: That a belt of black wampum, nine rows in width, with four short white strands at each end, and having five hexagonal designs,...
Iroquois-Ojibway Friendship Belt
This belt is a friendship belt, and the symbols on the belt represent two nations joined together by the Path of Peace. One square represents the...
Haudenosaunee Confederacy News
The Tuscarora started a very unique program on October 1, 2012. Tuscarorans will have the opportunity to “move” alongside those walking, running, hiking, biking, and canoeing on the 900 mile Mig...
News from around the Nations
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES POLICY ON TRIBAL MEMBER USE OF EAGLE FEATHERS WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 12, 2012 – The Department of Justice announced a p...
