Articles from the November 21, 2019 edition
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Cornwall Regional Task Force seize tobacco and vehicle – four face charges
On November 7th, 2019, while conducting a border integrity operation along the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River in Cornwall, Ontario, officers of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a...
Medicinal and traditional seeds replanted along Grasse River
As part of a long-term vision of Ase Tsi Tewatons master teachers, apprentices and staff; the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen was recited on the banks of the...
By Final Medical Marijuana Ordinance Meeting Held
By Mahlon Smoke For the last year, Tribal Council have been drafting and writing out an important ordinance that would legalize marijuana in Akwesasne. Leading and explaining the ordinance through pub...
Isleta Pueblo Chief Judge Verna Teller Makes History, Becomes First Native American to Deliver the Opening Prayer in the U.S. House
November 13, 2019. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Isleta Pueblo Chief Judge Verna Teller made history when she became the first Native American to deliver th...
Controversy over two Massena girls basketball coaches plays out in front of school board
By Andy Gardner Controversy over two girls basketball coaches spilled over into public comment at the Thursday, Nov. 14 Massena Board of Education meeting. The two coaches involved are Jared Shope...
SALLIE E. PATTERSON
Massena: Sallie E. Patterson, 90, formerly of Helena, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Massena Memorial Hospital, surround by her loving... Full story
Benefit Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department
Ticket Sale: $10.00 each Grand Prize: $5,000.00 2nd Prize: $2,500.00 3rd Prize: $1,500.00 4th-10th Prize-$1,000.00 Early Bird Draw: (3) $1,000.00...
Thunder and End of Season Ceremony
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers and Faithkeepers announce that Thunder (Ratiweras) and End of Season (Ohonnatkennho’kten) Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 1...
PIGS: Canada's #1 Pink Floyd Tribute Band Comes to Cornwall
By Mahlon Smoke Pink Floyd remains as one of the most iconic rock bands in history. They're also one of the most experimental with their music, from...
Red Cross makes it easy and rewarding to save lives this holiday season
WATERTOWN, NY (November 18, 2019) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood. While helping to sa...
Hibernation
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Offhand I can’t think of a lot to say in defense of envy, greed, and gluttony, but sloth is different. Some creatures’ lives depend on sleeping for half the year, a fact whi...
"THE MESSAGE OF KARIWIIO"
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week THE ARTICLES OF KARIWIIO CONDUCT OF PEOPLE NOW WE WILL TELL YOU OF A...
Check Windshield Washer Reservoir, Wipers and Defrosters
Fill your windshield washer reservoir. You can go through a lot of windshield wiper fluid fairly quickly in a single snowstorm, so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature might send your way. • C...
Sótsi É:so Kanahskwanákere Ne Takò:s
1. Kahòn:tsi nikaia'tò:ten ne takò:s Kahon'tsistóskon ne takò:s - It is a black cat 2. Ata'kenhróhkwa nikaia'tò:ten ne takò:s Ata'ken...
Native Americans Continue Fight Against Keystone Pipeline in light of another spill
Last month, a Keystone Pipeline spill released more than 383,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota - equivalent to filling half of an Olympic swimming pool. The spill affected 200,000 square feet of...
Massena school board appoints staff, literacy tutors
By Andy Gardner The Board of Education on Thursday, Nov. 14 made staff and coach appointments and added tutors for their Seal of Biliteracy program. The biliteracy program allows students to graduate...
Tribe Announces Winter Heating Assistance
Akwesasne. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Compliance Department is currently accepting applications for winter heating assistance at their offices located a 28 Okwarine Road. Applications are being t...
Dr. Seuss Whoville Dance Party
Following the Parade of Lights there will be a Dr. Seuss Whoville Dance Party for community members to enjoy! When: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 7 PM to 8:30PM Where: Travis Solomon Memorial Box,...
Parade of Lights
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Line up at 5:30PM Parade starts at 6:30PM Parade Route: TVI parking lot (across from Bears Den Restaurant) to Ionkwakiohkwaroron parking lot. To participate decorate your...
Tsi Snaihne School October Awards
Submitted by Tsi Snaihne School staff October 2019 Perfect Attendance List HS - Brielle Benedict. K4 - Bennett David, Sydney Lazore, Easton Smoke,...
Crisis at the Border Continues – How to Help
The U.S. held a record 69,550 migrant children in detention facilities in 2019, a Tuesday report from The Associated Press and PBS Frontline found, leading to major psychological and physical harm...
Ahsonthén:ne Skennen'kó:wa
The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is inviting you to an evening of hope and peace. When: Friday, December 6 - 5 PM Where: Peace Tree Mall (in front of BMO), Kawehno:ke A candlelight vigil will...
5th Annual Karonhiaráhstha's Winter Wonderland
The Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF) will be hosting its annual Winter Wonderland themed Christmas tree raffle event to raise funds for the Karonhiaráhstha Memorial Fund! When: December 1-7 Tine: 11...
St. Regis Catholic Church, 1898.
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 y...
Police Blotter
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 8, Zachary S. Dunn, 25, of Bombay was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance (class C felony), driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI...
