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TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: srmseniorsclub@gmail.com Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:... Full story
Air Products Establishes $50,000 Community Fund in Massena
May 13th, 2024, Massena, NY – Air Products, in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, announced today a $50,000 grant from the Air Products Foundation to support the e...
HAUDENOSAUNEE SINGERS AND DANCERS
The Haudenosaunee Singers & Dancers from Onondaga perform Haudenosaunee social dances as practiced in their small traditional community near Syracuse. Elegant and knowledgeable, leader Sherri...
Sweetheart Scams in our Community
According to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Adult Protection Services, there has been a noticeable increase in sweetheart scams in our community within the last few months. The scammers are targeting E...
South Dakota Governor Noem Not Welcome on Two More Tribal Territories
By Isaac White. Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota finds herself increasingly alienated from the communities she governs, as nearly 20% of the state's territory, controlled by Native American...
Indigenous Singer from Saskatchewan Crowned $1M winner of 'Canada's Got Talent'
Rebecca Strong was crowned Citytv's 'Canada's Got Talent' winner last night and is now $1 million richer. The Indigenous singer from Prince Albert,...
Parks Canada Thousand Islands National Park – Akwesasronon Passes
Parks Canada has created passes for community members to use at the Thousand islands National Park which includes free parking, free boat launch and...
After Lāhainā, Indigenous Peoples Call for Independence
By Anita Hofschneider On the evening of August 8, hours after a wildfire ravaged West Maui, Maui County’s top emergency management official, Herman Andaya, texted his secretary to ask about the status...
Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Over $3.2 Million to 10 Teams Across Canada's North
WHITEHORSE, YT – Innovative teams from across Canada's North were awarded a share of over $3.2 million for their groundbreaking by the North and for the North projects. The prizes were awarded d...
Highlights from the May 8 UCDSB of Trustees Meeting
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows. Director’s Work Plan Update – Student Culture...
June 2 – Cornwall Armed Forces Day Set
As June 2nd draws closer, the Cornwall Armed Forces Day is shaping up with a featured lacrosse game at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena in the morning and an...
New York Legislature Expands the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Program
ALBANY, NY – On Tuesday, the New York State legislature passed legislation to expand the state’s food donation and food scraps recycling program (S5331A Harckham/A5906A Shimsky). This bill will gra...
Ontario Refurbishing Hydroelectric Station in Cornwall
CORNWALL – On Friday, March 10, 2024, Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith announced a $600-million infrastructure refurbishing program for the R.H....
RRCA Welcomes New General Manager
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority’s (RRCA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Alison McDonald is set to become the conservation authority’s new General Manager on June 3, 2024, foll...
The 2025 Real ID Deadline for New Licenses is Really 'Real' This Time
Akwesasne travelers if you have a NYS license or NYS ID card and plan on flying in the U.S. in 2025 and beyond, take note... Per the Department of Homeland Security, you have about 365 days to make...
Wheels Spinning at Kawehno:ke Skatepark for Girls SK8 Day
By Isaac White. The thrum of skateboard wheels and bursts of laughter echoed through the air on Saturday, transforming the Akwesasne skatepark into a...
Tribal Community Services Building Nearing Completion
AKWESASNE — (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 15, 2024) In September of 2022, Tribal government began the renovation of a deteriorated Tribal asset to transform a vacant building into a modern and professional wo...
Massena Police Searching for Missing Woman
MASSENA - Police continue to search for a woman missing since May 10. Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Kinsley Robert, 32, is...
Entertainment Binge
By Isaac White. I think it’s time I break free of the strictures of this small slice of the wider world. In other words, I’m going to make a concerted effort to make my voice heard in the ent...
Tribal Police in Akwesasne Awarded Grant from New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police have been awarded a $857,657.00 grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) as part of the Law Enforcement Technology (...
AMPS MEDIA RELEASE - MISSING PERSON
May 17, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing youth from Akwesasne. KAIENONNI PRECIOUS SAGE...
Update on Missing Person Alert
The missing 13-year-old youth from Akwesasne has been located safely. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police (AMPS) released their missing person update at approximately 8:06PM. The youth was reported missing...
Grand Chief Abram Benedict Will Not Seek Reelection
Grand Chief Benedict announced on a Facebook post on May 6, 2024, he will not be running for grand chief of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. After nine...
Akwesasne Powwow Continues Discussions with Community Members & City of Cornwall
By Kaniehtonkie. In mid-April the Akwesasne Powwow Committee (APC) and respected leaders made an explosive announcement of temporarily moving the 2024...