Articles from the December 8, 2016 edition
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VOTERS SELECT YES ON ALL THREE SRMT REFERENDUM QUESTIONS
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe issued an "unofficial voting results" post of the Medical Marijuana, Industrial Hemp and Seniors Benefit referendum held...
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Standing Rock Peace Rally Turns to Celebration for Akwesasne
On Monday, December 5th, members of Akwesasne gathered at Generations Park to rally in celebration after the announcement from the Army Corps of...
DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE WILL BE REROUTED
Statement Release Army Corp of Engineers’ Darcy on DAPL (December 4, 2016) U.S. Army - The Department of the Army will not approve an easement that would allow the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline to c...
Quebec Man Sentenced for Harboring Illegal Aliens
(December 2, 2016) ALBANY, NEW YORK – Dylan Joseph David, age 26, of St. Regis, Quebec, was sentenced to 16 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for harboring two illegal...
Kawehnoke Recreation Hosts Spirit of Christmas Event
This past weekend, Kawehnoke Recreation hosted their Spirit of Christmas event. This year they had around thirty Christmas trees and wreaths donated...
Kawehnoke Recreation Hosts Spirit of Christmas Event - Part 2
Donations for the Spirit of Christmas....
NYDOH Announces Chronic Pain Added as Qualifying Condition For Medical Marijuana
(December 1, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. The New York State Department of Health announced that chronic pain will be added as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. “After conducting a thorough r...
AGNES TRAIL
Agnes Trail was born on June 17, 1922, in Akwesasne. She passed away at 94 years of age at home in Glendora, California on November 13, 2016...
EMILY E. BRASHAW
Emily E. Brashaw, age 66 of Ogdensburg, N.Y. passed away at her home unexpectedly on Wednesday Nov. 30, 2016. Emily was born on December 17, 1949 in...
KYLE QUESNEL
Kyle Quesnel passed away suddenly at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the age of 20 years. Loved son of Robert...
Thank You
The Caring Hearts Team would like to thank Karennahawi Barnes for her generous donation. She raised money for our team by doing a bake sale instead...
The Kawehnoke Recreation Committee would like to thank the community
The Kawehnoke Recreation Committee would like to thank the community for supporting the Spirit of Christmas. It is such an honor to work with a great team, Tracey Thompson, Jennifer Deruchie, Patti...
HAVFD Election Results
The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department held its annual elections of officers on Saturday, December 3, 2016, according to their Facebook page. They also congratulated President Richard...
Akwesasne Holiday Helpers Upcoming Fundraising Event and Basket Distribution
The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers invites you to the Annual Akwesasne Holiday Helpers Holiday Basket Drive is this Friday December 9th, which will be located at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire...
Letter to the Editor
Opinions are a funny thing aren’t they? Everyone’s got one, yet they make for an interesting conversation especially when it is on a topic pertaining to what each person believes is right or wro...
Room Occupancy Fee Amendment Supports Akwesasne Tourism
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced they have adopted Tribal Council Resolution #2016-88 during its weekly work session held...
USDA Designates Two Counties in New York as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Vermont
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Clinton and Franklin counties in New York as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a drought that occurred from...
Massena Memorial Hospital Foundation secures $100,000 pledge to name the Hospital Lobby for Dr. Henry J. Dobies
(December 2, 2016) Massena, NY – The Massena Memorial Hospital Foundation is proud to announce it has received a very generous pledge totaling $100,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Skip Herman of Chicago to n...
MCA's First Open House Prize Winners
It was an evening of community spirit and fun on Monday at the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's first of three OPEN HOUSE events. Held at the...
Bloated Toe Publishing at TAUNY's North Country Folkstore, 12/10
On Saturday, December 10th from 11:00am-3:00pm guests are invited to the North Country Folkstore (located in The TAUNY Center, downtown Canton) to meet the founders of Bloated Toe Publishing, a...
The Right Light: Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
When planning and implementing your lighting design, keep these holiday lighting safety tips in mind to help reduce your risk of property damage, injury or death. • Unlike incandescent bulbs, which g...
Frogtown Road and Helena Road Undergoing Redesign
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Planning and Infrastructure Department is continuing to make roads safe for travelers by making necessary...
Introduction to Sewing
Reprinted from “Traditional Dress” by Adolf Hungrywolf Most anything is easy to sew by hand, as long as you use common sense. Patience is the most difficult requirement. Anyone can produce fine wor...
Beginner Beer Brewing Workshop Dec. 10
Potsdam, NY - This Local Living Venture workshop “Beer Brewing 101: Let’s Get Started” is designed for beer enthusiasts who want to start making great beer at home. It will be held in downtown Potsd...
