Articles from the November 27, 2019 edition
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Alcatraz 50th Anniversary celebrated
Indians of All Tribes celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the historic takeover and occupation of Alcatraz in 1969. The event was celebrated with four...
"Alleged weapons threat" causes CCVS lockdown
At 10:30am on Friday, November 22 the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) received notice of a threat at the Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS). The CPS immediately took action and placed...
THE PROJECT « ALL MY RELATIONS /Ne ne akwé:kon iakwatatenónhkwe' - FRANCO-INDIGENOUS INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE » IS LAUNCHED!
(November 20, 2019) CORNWALL – In collaboration with its partners and collaborators, Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education, Ahkwesahsne Mohawk S...
Mary Darlene "Watokwas" Papineau
Mary Darlene "Watokwas" Papineau, 63, of Akwesasne, peacefully entered the Spirit World on November 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Cornw...
Salmon River Middle School October Students of the Month
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Seize 39lbs of Cannabis Marihuana
(November 20, 2019) On November 5, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save Team was conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Law...
FLW wants to bring top bass pro angler tourney to Massena in 2020; Bass Nation eyes Raquette & Grasse for 2021 kayak fishing derby
By Andy Gardner Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) will hold its 2020 season-ending championship on the St. Lawrence River at Massena Aug. 8 to 13. And Bass Nation, which is part of Bassmaster, is eyeing...
Intensive Prevention Program gets boost toward building new home theatre room
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Intensive Prevention Program (IPP) recently received $1,000 from TJ Toyota in Potsdam to help pay for a home theatre...
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...
Kawehnoke Recreation's Spirit of Christmas 2019
The Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee is excited to present the annual Spirit of Christmas event for community members to enjoy! Join us for some holiday fun, food and more from December 6 - December...
Tobacco-Free CFE partners with Akwesasne Prevention Programs for Education on Tobacco Use and Vaping
Plattsburgh, N.Y. - Tobacco-Free Clinton Franklin Essex along with Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program and Akwesasne Wholistic Health & Wellness hosted a Lunch & Learn Series on Tobacco...
Native American graduation rate at Massena Central dips after several years of increase
By Andy Gardner MASSENA -- Graduation rates among Native American students at Massena Central dropped last year after increasing for the previous three years. According to a slideshow made public at...
"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 CONDUCT OF PEOPLE NOW WE TELL OF ANOTHER TO T...
Onkwehón:we Oié:ri Niiorì:wake Thonehtákwen Ratíhsere
Ieráhstha (drawing by): Kiawentí:io 1. Sherihwakweniénhstak Ionkhi’nisténha Onhwéntsia! - The Earth is our Mother, care for her 2. Shenor...
Fort Drum community members celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month
FORT DRUM. Nearly two and a half centuries ago, American colonists waged war in an attempt to wrest control of their country from British rule. Among the first American allies in the Revolutionary War...
Low turnout decides cannabis regulations in Tyendinaga
The Mohawk of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) recently held a plebiscite to decide on regulations regarding the sale of medical and recreational marijuana. On November 16, 2019 eligible voters of MBG went to...
Marc Miller appointed as Indigenous Service Minister
On November 20, 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau swore in a former Quebec MP and Mohawk language student to the oversee the delivery of services to Indigenous communities across Canada. Marc...
RRCA and TD FEF Partner to Enhance Cooper Marsh
(November 21, 2019) The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is gearing up to enhance turtle habitat at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area thanks...
2019 Wally Jacobs Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament and Turkey Shoot
Akwesasne – On Saturday, November 23rd the Family of the late Wallace Jacobs Sr. held their annual Shuffleboard Tournament & Turkey Shoot at the A...
2019 Wally Jacobs Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament and Turkey Shoot - Part 2
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2019 Wally Jacobs Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament and Turkey Shoot - Part 3
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By Volunteer Transport Center starting bus route to connect Massena with Akwesasne
By Andy Gardner The Volunteer Transportation Center plans to launch an intra-village bus route in Massena that would connect to Akwesasne, and eventually elsewhere in the area. Frank Doldo, a...
'Tis the Season for Shopping: NYS Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Make Informed Decisions During the Holiday Shopping Season
(November 25, 2019) The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds New Yorkers to be informed consumers when purchasing gifts this holiday season, including upcoming Black Friday...
Akwesasne Tourism Business presents its first Akwesasne Art Market
Akwesasne will have its own art market. The Akwesasne Tourism Business Incubator Program is proud to present the Akwesasne Art Market on Saturday,...
