Articles from the December 18, 2014 edition
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THANKSGIVING ADDRESS
We direct our attention to the Life Forces on Mother Earth; to the waters, which quenches our thirst and provides for the well-being and the strength of plant life; to the animals, who provide us with...
Common Holiday Stressors for Families in
Most people and most families experience increased stress around the holidays. For families where there is addiction and/or where there is addiction recovery, holiday get-togethers can be especially d...
Local 4H Teens Selected for STARR Planning Team
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Program Assistant The Franklin County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4H program is pleased to announce that two local 4H teens...
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Akwesasne Mohawk School Awards for November
Students at the Kawehnoke School were given recognition for their hard work and dedication for the month of November at their ceremony held last...
Reader Submission
Lcpl Patricia Lindsay Martin of Akwesasne is part of US Marine Attack Squadron 231 the Ace of Spades who are currently deployed in Iwakuni, Japan....
St. Regis Rec Pie Sale and Craft Fair
On Saturday, the St. Regis Recreation was full of vendors for the Pie Sale and Christmas Craft Fair. There was a wide variety of products available...
Welcome to the North Pole Family Fun Night
The Akwesasne Mohawk School on Kawehnoke played host to this special event which added a sparkle to the Christmas season. The cafeteria, gym and...
St. Regis Mohawk School Holiday Concerts
It took a few days to get it done, but by the end of the week, the children of the St. Regis Mohawk school, directed and accompanied by Mr. Justin Hah...
11 Things You Should Know About Mohawks
Reprinted from Indian Country Today Media Network Written by Vincent Schilling Perhaps one of the most known Native American tribes – for a hairstyle are the Mohawks. In as much as the hairstyle of w...
Police Blotter
Inadequate headlights: On Dec. 6, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Chad L. Blackburn, 41, of Massena. He is to appear in Tribal Court on Dec. 15. On Dec. 7, Tribal Police ticketed Lynn J. Smith...
Artwork from Akwesasne added to NYS Museum's Permanent Collection
The New York State Museum opened a new exhibition "Represent: Contemporary Native American Art" on December 13, 2014. Twenty-one artworks created by...
Tourism Directly Impacting Community Organizations
Akwesasne, NY - There is a cascade of giving during the holiday season and the Room Occupancy Fee from gaming tourism is delivering "new to us"...
PD&E "Journey Together" Alumni Gathering
On Thursday, December 11, the Personal Development and Employment Program class put on an Alumni Gathering called "Journey Together." The event took...
Laughing Crow Winery Closing
Laughing Crow Winery first open its own bottled wine in the fall of 2008. The Winery made a red wine, a white wine, but the most popular was some...
The War of 1812 and its Legacy at Akwesasne
By December of 1814 the war between the US and Britain was coming to a close. Britain was under growing pressure to restore trade with the US and reduce the tax burdens of its citizens not only from...
News from around the Nations
FIRST NATION LEADERS ELECT PERRY BELLEGARDE AS NEW AFN NATIONAL CHIEF WINNIPEG, Dec. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - First Nation leaders from across Canada gathered at the Special Chiefs Assembly for the past...
Casino Location Board Recommends 3 Projects for Construction
On Wednesday, December 17, the Gaming Facility Location Board selected the following three entities to apply to the New York State Gaming Commission...
Social Dance Song Classes at the Akwesasne Library
Once you open the doors to the Akwesasne Library you hear the sweet melodious sound of singing. Boys of every age, along with a few girls, filled the...
Contraband Seizures Continue in Cornwall
On November 3, 2014 members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were conducting surveillance in the Bainsville area of South Glengarry, when they noticed a boat with two occupants travel into t...
1968 in Smiths Falls
These pictures were taken in 1968 in Smiths Falls where the group was logging Black Ash for basketmaking. Niawen to Jimmy Arquette for sharing these...
Coping and Grieving during the Holidays
Losing a loved one at any time of the year is hard but losing a loved one near or during the holidays is especially difficult. The Wholistic Health and Wellness program would like to give some tips...
Chief of Police
Division: Law Enforcement Salary: $48,568.00 – 112,590.40 33-1012 Status: Exempt, Full-time Deadline: Tsiothohrkó:wa /January 2, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for policy development, co...
Budget Analyst
Division: Finance Salary: $45,094.40 – 70,387.20 13-2031 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 26, 2014 Description of Position: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Of...
