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On Monday, October 28, a local pizzeria and marina went up in flames on Monday afternoon. According to reports, it may have been a faulty pizza oven switch. Spinners Pizzeria and Tackle Box Marina, located on River Road in Akwesasne experienced what seemed like a small explosion and then fire around 2pm. Everyone is safe and owner Danielle Oakes stated, "I'm grateful for the quick response of the Hogansburg Akwesasne Fire Department". Oakes added, "We were just finishing our renovations, we...
By Kaniehtonkie The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment (ACCE) held their annual Trunk or Treat at the Mohawk International Raceway this past Friday to delight of hundreds! Countless children's favorite characters came to life through the creative genius of staff members from local business, programs and services. This marks their fifth consecutive year of hosting such a grand Halloween event – all with the vision of creating a healthy community for individuals, families and youth i...
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By Darren Bonaparte Akwesasne artist Brad Bonaparte was inducted into the Cornwall and Area Arts Hall of Fame on Friday, October 18, 2019. Brad began his art career as a staff artist at the North American Indian Travelling College. He did numerous gallery exhibitions over the years, as well as traditional singing and storytelling performances throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. As an ironworker, he and his partner Andy Jacobs worked at the site of the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. After reti...
Reprinted with permission from Indian country Media Wes Studi introduced by Christian Bale, Joy Harjo and applauded by the likes of Chris Eyre, Tantoo Cardinal, Taika Waititi, Q'orianka Kilcher, Crystal Echo Hawk and others Cherokee actor Wes Studi was honored at the 11th annual Governors Awards on Sunday with an Oscar that honored his lifetime body of work in the film industry. Studi, who came to the stage after introductions by the first Native poet laureate Joy Harjo and actor Christian Bale...
The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Class of 2019 inductees have been announced. You will note that we have two Indigenous inductees this year, one from Six Nations and the other from Akwesasne. Both worthy of this distinction. However, the well has run dry. More candidates need to be nominated for both the Ontario and Akwesasne Lacrosse Halls of Fame. The following categories are available, Player, Builder, Player/Builder. For Ontario, under the Player category, the athlete needs to have been...
By Mahlon Smoke Halloween is a favorite time of year for those who enjoy the scarier things in life and also a great time to show your creative side. When the nights get longer and the air gets colder, to honor this holiday of masks and candy, the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Committee held their annual Halloween Party. It's a time for "children" of all ages to come and show off their costumes. This party is just the first in a series for the holiday season, but this is where family and friends can...
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Fri. Nov. 1 - AKWESASNE: Halloween party at the Brasshorse Grill, in Hogansburg 9 p.m.-2 a.m. D.J., prizes, cash/gift certificates for best costumes; 518-358-3365....
Submitted by Darlene Adams, SRMS School Counselor On October 22nd, local author Kristina M. Parker made a special visit to the St. Regis Mohawk School to read her book, "You're Mine, Walker and All." Through her book, Kristina seeks to teach tolerance, understanding and awareness of disabilities. Students enjoyed Kristina's visit. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and were able to purchase signed copies of her book. Thanks to the PTO for organizing and sponsoring this event for...
(October 25, 2019) Toronto – National Film Board of Canada – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB), the Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab (CFC Media Lab) and JustFilms | Ford Foundation have come together to launch OPEN IMMERSION II, a documentary VR lab for Indigenous creators. This project follows the success of the inaugural OPEN IMMERSION lab in 2016, which supported knowledge exchange between diverse artists from Canada and the United States. OPEN IMMERSION II will include cutting-edge technical training, pitching and mentorship opportuni...
By Christopher Cheung. This article was originally published on The Tyee. The Neskantaga First Nation in northwestern Ontario hasn’t had access to safe tap water since 1995. A generation of residents have grown up and begun to raise children of their own under a permanent boil water advisory, despite decades of federal government promises to address the water crisis on reserves. It’s the longest running boil water advisory in Canada, but just one of almost 100 currently in place. Last month, things got worse. The reserve’s water pump and backu...
PIGS—Canada’s #1 touring Pink Floyd tribute—bring their authentic recreation of 1970s Floyd to fans ‘in the flesh’ with North American tour Realizing that playing large stadiums meant most of their audience could barely see or hear them, Pink Floyd sarcastically called their 1977 ‘Animals’ world tour ‘In The Flesh’. This sense of disconnect eventually inspired Roger Waters to write The Wall, which would become one of the highest selling records of all time. PIGS have named their In The Flesh Tour for precisely the opposite reason: while cel...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week THE ARTICLES OF KAWIRIIO The Four Major Wrongs NOW WE WILL TELL YOU AND YOUR RELATIONS OFANOTHER PRACTICE WHICH MAKES SONKWAIATISON SAD. IT IS CALLED “IAKOTKON” MEANING WITCHCRAFT. It is people who are not in their right mind that can make and spread diseases to the people living and cause death by cutting the number of days that Sonkwaiatison has given to each individual. Now the messengers tell us that for those...
1. Wahón:nise tsi náhe - Long ago 2. Áhsen nikontate'kén:'a - 3 sisters 3. Kahéhtakon tkontì:teron - They live there in a big garden 4. Ken'niiaká:'a iontè:seres - The youngest is crawling 5. Óhonte niwahsohkò:ten iakokia'tawì:ton - She has on a green dress 6. Tekeníhaton kontate'kén:'a - The second sister 7. Otsì:nekwar niwahsohkò:ten iakokia'tawì:ton - She has on a yellow dress 8. Kiekowá:nen - She is the oldest 9. Otsì:nekwar niiakononhkwiserò:ten. - Her hair is yellow 10. Iehnén:ies - She i...
Washington. The Department of Justice announced on Friday, October 18 that it has awarded over $273.4 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. “Violent crime and domestic abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native communities remain at unacceptably high levels, and they demand a response that is both clear and comprehensive,” said Attorney General William P. Barr. “We will continue to work closely with our triba...
November 10, 2019 7am weigh in. Dinner included in entrance fee. Call 613 575 1096 for more info....
When the temperature drops, so does battery power. For gasoline-powered engines, be aware that it takes more battery power to start your vehicle in cold weather than in warm. For electric and hybrid vehicles, the driving range is reduced and the battery systems work better after they warm up. Make sure your battery is up to the challenges of winter by: • Having your mechanic check your battery for sufficient voltage. • Having the charging system and belts inspected. • Replacing the battery or making system repairs, including simple thing...
By Doug George-Kanentiio Two weeks ago the students in the Akwesasne and Cornwall school acknowledged one of the most bitter episodes in Canada’s history by wearing orange to draw attention to the Residential School era. As is now known those Native children taken from their homes and placed in these institutions were subjected to great physical and psychological abuse which in turn has had a harmful effect on their respective families and within their communities. There were hundreds of Mohawks placed in schools located hundreds of k...
Summarizing of Residential School Experience The Akwesasne children taken from their homes and placed in residential schools endured abuse on many levels. None of those who experienced time in these institutions escaped its negative effects which have had lifelong ramifications for each child, the community and their families. The residential school era is a critical part of Akwesasne Mohawk history yet prior to this initiative no collective effort has been made to preserve the stories of the former students. Those of us who were placed into...
Mr. Lawrie's sixth grade pumpkin carvers, 1999: Justine Johnson, Thomas Lazore, Devon George, Mitchell Sunday, Kristen Gibson, Ashley Mitchell and Joy Thompson. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Oct. 19, Christine A. Caldwell, 36, of Hogansburg was charged with cell phone use while driving and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 12. On Oct. 19, Jarrett J. Phillips, 29, of Hogansburg was charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation (felony), driving while intoxicated, passing in a no-pass zone and speeding (50-35 mph zone). Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 12. On Oct. 19, Braydon A. Barilko, 18, of Hogansburg...
A bear walking around Snye was captured on film by Johnson 'Watis' John. The bear seemed to be looking for food. Bears are increasingly moving into more residential areas as their natural habitat becomes invaded with humans. A few safety tips: never feed a bear, never approach a bear and never get between a mother bear and her cubs. Credit: Facebook...
Fri. Nov. 1 - CANTON: Women’s Leadership Initiative of the North Country is hosting Karla General, associate legal counsel at the Seneca Nation, to speak at Sykes Common Room at St. Lawrence University from 5:30-7 p.m.; General is originally from the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation. Her work as an attorney with the Seneca Nation focuses on improving the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Americas and worldwide; General combines legal work and policy advocacy on local, regional, and international levels in the fields of Indigenous and human r...
The IFN’s are seeking a highly motivated dynamic individual to fulfill the responsibilities of a Jordan’s Principle Administrative Support on behalf of the IFN Communities. Round 1 of employment opportunity is open to members of the Independent First Nations (IFN). Term: The IFN Jordan’s Principle Administrative Support position is a Term Contract until March 31st, 2020 with possibility of extension. Description: Under the direction of the IFN Leadership and oversight by the IFN Health Director, this position will be providing admin...
