Articles from the November 7, 2019 edition
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Amazon Guardian killed, another shot, as loggers attack in Brazil
Reprinted with permission from Survival International November 2, 2019. An indigenous Amazon Guardian has been shot dead by loggers and another...
Actor Wes Studi and singer Joanne Shenandoah walk away big winners of the night
Acclaimed actor and Oscar winner, Wes Studi earned a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th Annual Native American Music Awards held at the Seneca...
Tone deaf? Disparaging? Offensive? Subverting?
By Kaniehtonkie For the past 100 years, the United States government has used the month of November to recognize Native American heritage in some form or another. And given the mass atrocities they...
Turtle Island News Burns, CAJ Condemns Attack
The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) condemned the attack on Turtle Island News, an Indigenous paper at Six Nations Territory located in...
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Annual Harvest Festival Presented by the Native North American Travelling College
By Mahlon Smoke For the past few years, the Travelling College has been holding a Harvest Festival that celebrates the changing seasons as well as...
December Wind
Review by Kim Lawrence, Snowplow Records (Abridged) Award winning singer/songwriter Atsiaktonkie is on the Rise again with a new album in the works...
Autumn Roots Taught by Rhonda Lee Grantham
By Mahlon Smoke The Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective held a special seminar with Rhonda Lee Grantham as their speaker on the importance of knowing the...
NIA:WEN FROM THE AKWESASNE JUSTICE DEPT.
Niawenko:wa sewakwe:kon from the Akwesasne Justice Department! With everyone's contributions leading up to the pet wellness clinic, held October...
Small-Scale Berry Growing Workshop offered By Cornell Cooperative Extension
On Sat. Nov. 9, you’ll have an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of home garden and small scale berry production, when Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Franklin County and Bonesteel’s Gar...
Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
(November 1, 2019) The Cornwall Police Service is scheduled for a site-based assessment as part of a program to achieve Basic Law Enforcement Accreditation by verifying it meets International law...
Snye Recreation to Host Christmas Enchantment November 7th-10th
By Derrick Lafrance Halloween 2019 was no sooner in the books when the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center turned into Christmas. This weekend their 15th...
MCA November General & District Meetings Dates
DISTRICT MEETINGS: • Tsi Snaihne - Kentenhkó:wa/November 12 @ Iohahi:io (6 PM) • Kawehno:ke - Kentenhkó:wa/November 18 @ Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre (6 PM) • Kana:takon - Kentenhk...
"THE MESSAGE OF KARIWIIO"
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week THE ARTICLES OF KAWIRIIO The Duties of Married Couples NOW WE WILL T...
Wa'akwatehnhohahserón:ni
1. Onkwanèn:ra - Our group 2. Kanien’kéha iakwatoweiénstha - We are studying Mohawk language 3. Wa’akwatehnhohahserón:ni - We did decorate our door 4. Kí:ken tsi niiontkonwarò:roks nikahá:wi...
Fruit, Maple and Honey Producers Urged to Consider Crop Coverage For 2020
November 6, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Jennifer Bosley reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options such as t...
Early Years Trick or Treat
By Derrick Lafrance There was an opportunity at Generations Park for young ones to go trick or treating before the big day and it was a good thing...
Smoke Dancer Hairpiece Class Held at Akwesasne Museum
By Mahlon Smoke Making a smoke dancing outfit is no easy task, it takes a lot of practice and a lot of patience to make a beautiful yet unique design...
MMH Blood Drive
Massena Memorial Hospital encourages employees and community members to donate blood at the next drive on November 13, 2019. This blood drive will be held in the Community Education Room on the Lower...
Massena hospital referendum passes, will remain open and get $20 million from state to pay off debts and privatize
By Andy Gardner The Massena Memorial Hospital referendum has passed by a wide margin, 1,963 yes votes to 174 nays. Meanwhile, Republicans have taken over two seats on the Town Council. Republicans Bob...
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival Becomes Qualifying Festival for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
imagineNATIVE is proud to announce the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is now a Qualifying Festival for the Best Live Action Short category for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Presents Draft 2020 Annual Tribal Budget
AKWESASNE. In accordance with the Tribal Procedures Act ratified by tribal voters in a community referendum held on Ohiarí:ha/June 1, 2013; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is continuing to provide...
Mohawk Auction & Dance Benefit for Laurie Conners
This event is our way to help raise funds for her weekly travel expenses to Syracuse and Boston where she receives her treatment while she battles her Host versus Graft disease. Friday, November 8,...
Tackle Box Marina/Spinners Pizzaria 3rd Annual Louie Oakes Fishing Tournament
November 10, 2019 7am weigh in. Dinner included in entrance fee. Call 613 575 1096 for more info....
