Articles from the December 1, 2016 edition
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John Thomas Commissioned by OPG Visitors Centre for Mural
John Thomas, a member of the Akwesasne community, was commissioned by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and OPG to paint a mural at the OPG Visitors...
MCA ANNOUNCES HIRING OF NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director to lead the organization. The search for a new Executive...
Akwesasne Holiday Helpers Annual Fundraising Event is December 9th
The fundraiser will be held at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #1. The goal this year is $79,000, which will ensure over 1,150 families receive a holiday basket this year....
Customs Border Protection Agency Marks Native Heritage Month
In honor of Native Heritage month, the US Customs Border Protection Agency invited respected Faithkeepers Richard Mitchell and Richard Oakes to share...
Tribal Chiefs Participate in Tribal Consultation for Infrastructure Projects
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council continues to seek environmental justice for the Akwesasne community by engaging in federal p...
Linda M. Tessier
AKWESASNE - Linda Marie Tessier, 77 years old, of 2632 State Route 21, Canandaigua, New York, and a native of Akwesasne, passed away after a long stru...
A big Niawen Kowa
The family of Sarah Mitchell would like to thank Dave Oakes “Weegie” for allowing a big wonderful 84th birthday party to take place at Iakhihsohtha. To the Caring Hearts & staff for decorating and...
Pet Vaccine Clinic
Pet lovers overtook Fluffy Tales Grooming and Supplies last weekend. The Akwesasne Animal Society sponsored the event with a reduced rate of $5.00...
Letter to the Editor
The Black Serpent of (Dakota Access Pipelines) “No DAPL protest” represents a powerful battle against a monster stated in our prophecies. Most people might not be aware of the Standing Rock pro...
Letter to the Editor
Last week on page 17 of this paper, a full page listing appeared entitled, “ELDERS BENEFITS FAQS.” PLEASE NOTE. This listing was a product of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe only. Although my name and th...
Last Public Meeting for Referendum Vote on Elder's Monthly Benefit Held
The Elders Benefit committee has been meeting for years now to discuss a possible elder’s monthly allowance. This allowance would be given to community members within a 15-mile radius who are over t...
Unexpected Visitors
The Totas at Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long Term Care facility got some unexpected guests last weekend. Two Beautiful Clydesdales escaped from their pens...
SRMT Family Advocates Assists Thirty Families During Holiday
AKWESASNE – On Tuesday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 22, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Office of the Family Advocate began distributing 30 Thanksgiving...
MCA ANNOUNCES VISITOR RESTRICTIONS FOR TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE
(November 29, 2016) Please be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health considers the safety of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te residents, employees and community members one of our...
Tribal Council Congratulates New Seneca Nation President Todd Gates
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is continuing to strengthen its friendship with the Seneca Nation of Indians. On K...
Community Trust Fund Completes Three Meetings
The Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trustees recently held three community meetings (Kawehnoke 27th, Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on the 28th and Kanonhkwatsher:io on the 30th) for the...
Community Bee Meeting
This Month’s bee meeting will be on Wednesday, December 21st 2016 at 5 PM here in the Environment Meeting room – 449 Frogtown Rd. Hogansburg / Akwesasne, NY. This is the last meeting for this yea...
Christmas Open House at the Country Schoolhouse
There will be a Christmas Open House at the Country Schoolhouse, located across from Salmon River Central School campus on Dec. 2, 2016 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. Old-fashioned refreshments will be...
The Great Akwesasne Smoke Out a Success!
Submitted by Diane King SUCCESSFUL!!!!!!!! The Great Akwesasne SMOKE OUT was held on November 15th, a day when smokers were encouraged to give us...
New NYS Combats Unfair Ticket Purchasing And Reselling Practices
(November 28, 2016) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation to combat unfair and illegal ticket purchasing and reselling practices. The bill (S.8123/A.10713) creates new penalties for individuals...
HAVFD Benefit Raffle
How does $5000 in cash one week before Christmas sound to you? HAVFD members will be selling tickets for their annual Christmas cash raffle, tickets are $10 each and proceeds will benefit all 3 HAVFD...
SRMT – Keeping Akwesasne Youth Warm During Winter
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council was proud to begin its annual distribution of winter jackets on Tuesday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 22...
SU Distinguished Professor to Speak on Everglades Restoration Challenges Dec. 2 at Clarkson University
The New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lectureship Series at Clarkson University is proud to announce that Charles T. Driscoll, University Professor of Environmental Systems Engineering and...
American Legion 1479 Auxiliary Benefit Fuel Raffle
Prizes: 1st - $1,000 for fuel 2nd - $200 cash 3rd - $100 cash Tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20 Drawing to take place on December 18, 2016 All proceeds will benefit the Ladies Auxiliary...
