Articles from the November 3, 2011 edition
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Davis V CBSA
Fallon Teiohontathe Davis has been pursuing her claim against the Canada Border Service Agency through the mechanisms set in place by the Canadian Human Rights Commission. On Aug. 24, 2011 a hearing t...
National Native American Heritage Month 2011
“From the Aleutian Islands to the Florida Everglades, American Indians and Alaska Natives have contributed immensely to our country’s heritage. Dur...
Jason McDonald Hired as Director of Community and Family Services
Akwesasne Territory. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has a new director in its newly formed Community and Family Services division. Jason McDonald was recently hired to the position of Director of...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino breaks ground on $74M expansion project
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino officially broke ground on their $74 million expansion project yesterday. This expansion project is projected to create...
Tehakarohrens Hunter Alexander Deer
AKWESASNE – Tehakarohrens, Hunter Alexander Deer, age 17, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Akwesasne. Tehakarohrens, a very p...
Niawen
Thank You We would like to express our deepest gratitude in our time of need. Thank you to all close family, friends, co-workers and community...
Police Blotter
MISCHIEF – The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service reports that it was a relatively quiet Halloween in the 3 area districts. Police were called to a number of fires in Tsi Snaihne, which resulted in 1 i...
Tribal Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Vehicle Accident
Akwesasne Territory. On October 26, 2011 at approximately 2:30 a.m. personnel from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department (SRMTPD) responded to a one car accident on North Road. Upon...
Tribal Police Investigate Apparent Suicide
Akwesasne Territory. On October 30, 2011 at approximately 6:45 p.m. the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department was notified of a missing person by the name of Hunter A. Deer. A short time later,...
Letter to the Editor
To: Rarihwenhawi LaFrance Akwesasne, Ontario K6H 5R7 Canada Re: Entry #055 – Ohkwarikowa Congratulations! We are pleased to advise you that your film has been selected to screen at the 36th annual A...
SRMT Healing to Wellness Court
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Healing to Wellness Drug Court sponsored an essay contest for the community of Akwesasne to promote a drug free...
Akwesasne Girl Scouts participate in Red Ribbon Week
The Akwesasne Girl Scouts troupe attended the Suicide/Addictions Awareness Walk as part of the Red Ribbon Week activities organized by the Saint...
What does my drug free journey look like?
“A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd” - Max Lucado There can be many different thoughts that can come from many different people when they read this quote. Some peo...
Vaughn Phillips- Driftwood Creations
Vaughn Phillips has been an avid fisherman for a number of years and after catching a walleye that he needed a mount for he had the idea to create...
SRCS celebrates Homecoming 2011
On Saturday night Oct. 22, Salmon River Yearbook club hosted the annual Homecoming dance, which was held at the school from 8:00p.m. until midnight. O...
Tsi Tetewatatkens- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging
The Halloween party for the Tsi Tetewatatkens center was held on Friday Oct. 28 from 12:30-2:30pm. Elders from Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly made...
Twinleaf Gas Station- Fort Covington
On Saturday Oct. 29 Twinleaf held a customer appreciation event that included a free dinner and goody bag for those showing up in a costume. They also sold a hotdog, chip and drink that day with...
Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center
The Halloween activities were held in the afternoon on Saturday Oct. 29 and the organizing committee thanks their judges who had the hardest job of...
Scarecrow Contest- Truck Stop #9
The scarecrow contest was held on Saturday Oct. 29 with entries dropped off at Truck Stop #9. Truckstop #9 thanks all of the contestants who entered...
MCA staff halloween party
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s HAWG’s Committee (Healthy Activities & Wellness Group) organized a Halloween party Monday Oct. 31 for all staff mem...
MCA Door Decoratin Contest
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne encouraged staff members to get into the Halloween spirit by holding a staff-wide door decorating contest. Staff members were invited to decorate their office (or...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino held their Halloween costume contest Saturday Oct. 29 with registration from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The winning costume was Cops...
Haudenosaunee Confederacy News
• The Harvest Ceremony ended on Monday October 31st with the Peach Bowl Game. The Bear Clan side beat the Wolf/Turtle Clans. Upcoming ceremonies to watch for – Thunder, Hadowi (False Face), Small Dea...
News From Around the Nation
Island Lake Region, Manitoba, Canada First Nations leaders fear thousands of people in northern Manitoba will have to wait another year to get running water in their homes because governments have bee...
Artists' Studio Tour host site in Akwesasne
The St. Lawrence County Arts Council is hosting their 24th annual Artists’ Studio Tour this coming weekend and for the second-year Akwesasne will have a host site at Tsi Tetewatatkens – Office for...
