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The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other Police Services are holding a Gun Amnesty during the month of April. The Gun Amnesty program is a proactive community safety initiative. The goal of the program is to improve public safety by reducing the number of firearms in our community. To achieve this goal, we will be participating in this month-long program starting April 1st. We are asking any community members who are residing on the Northern portion of the Territory that wish to volu...
Congratulations to students at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School who met or exceeded the school's first term goal of achieving an attendance percentage rate of 91 percent or higher! Any student who attended school from September - January for 91 percent of the time or more (some had perfect attendance!) were rewarded with an ice cream sundae party on March 28! Nia:wenkowa to the students and their parents/guardians for valuing school and recognizing the importance of attendance as a stepping stone...
(April 3, 2018) Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) is proud to announce the line-up of Indigenous artists and designers presenting their work at the inaugural event, taking place from May 31 – June 3, 2018 at Harbourfront Centre. IFWTO will showcase some of the most distinct and progressive Indigenous fashion, textiles and craft from Canada, the US and Greenland, with a spotlight on the far north. The Indigenous artists and designers presenting live runway shows at Indigenous Fashion W...
Submitted by Stéphane Bissonnette At the Brampton Canadettes 51st Easter Tournament, the world's largest and longest running female hockey tournament, the Akwesasne Wolves Bantam girls brought home the silver medal to bring an end to their 2017-2018 hockey season. The Wolves opened the tournament by coming from behind to beat the top seeded Kapuskasing Jaguars 2-1. Down 0-1 after the first period, Akenhiio Lazore scored with assists from Emily Eldridge and Mackenzie Shane. Riana White opened...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Mark Trahant • April 3, 2018 A couple of weeks ago I was driving across the border into Idaho from Montana. I stopped the car and took a picture of the "Welcome to Idaho" sign. I thought: It would be cool if that sign read, just under the Idaho greeting, Paulette Jordan, Governor. Jordan, Coeur d'Alene, is running as a Democrat in what is perhaps the reddest, most Republican state in the country. So it's an impossible task, right? No. Let's d...
AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Terry E. McDonald, 55, of 379 Wade LaFrance Memorial Road, peacefully passed away early Friday morning, March 30, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Terry was born August 8, 1962 in Cornwall, the daughter of Bessie (Ransom) Mitchell and the late Alfred L. Mitchell. She attended schools in Akwesasne before going to General Vanier where she graduated. She then attended St. Lawrence College where she earned her degree in E... Full story
AKWESASNE – After a lengthy illness, Mr. Andrew "Aroniawenhte" Swamp, 55, of Tarbell Road, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, April 3, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital with his family by his side. Aroniawenhte was born September 29, 1962 in Syracuse, the son of Judy A. (Point) and the late Jake A. Swamp. He attended St. Regis Mohawk, Twin Rivers, and Indian Way Schools. For a short time, he worked with Local 711 as an ironworker. Aroniawenhte was a self-employed Native American A... Full story
Today, April 5, 2018, Dana Cook-Hart would have celebrated her birthday. We would have laughed and teased about the days when we were transferred from the Mohawk School to Salmon River and placed in Mrs. Buchanan’s fifth grade class, and all of the times that we can remember where we had just a good time. In fifth grade I never thought that Dana would later become my sister-in-law. Last year as a family we wanted to do something, but the only thing that we could think of was a fundraiser to send good thoughts and prayers Dana’s way. We had a g...
Monday, April 02, 2018 Kenny Leaf’s family and loved ones want to say Niawen to the community for their amazing support at the Bring Home Kenny Leaf Search Fund Benefit dinner and bake sale. We are especially grateful for the support we have been shown by so many, and the hard work of our first responders and volunteers who are all working diligently to bring Kenny home. These past few months have been especially difficult for many families. With the generosity from the community on Saturday we were able to share over 35% of the proceeds w...
Niawen The Altar and Rosary Society of the St. Regis Mission had a fundraiser this past week. We’d like to thank everybody that donated to our used purse sale; it went very well. We also had a handmade quilt raffle that was won by Daisy Nagen of Ottawa. Thank you to all who bought tickets....
MCA Acknowledgement to the Akwesasne Trust The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to acknowledge and thank the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust for providing support to the MCA Heating Assistance Program for the community, for the past winter months. Nia:wenkowa, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne...
MASSENA -- There will be free naloxone training on Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St. All participants will be trained in spotting and responding to an opiate or opioid overdose. This confidential event is open to the public and registration is not necessary. It will be sponsored by Dr. Sally White of the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Comrades of Hope. No medical knowledge is needed and training is less than one hour. Participants will receive a naloxone nasal...
(March 29, 2018) Washington - The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) joined with the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) to mark the opening of the Seaway's 60th navigation season today. The official opening ceremony of the binational waterway took place in St. Catharines, Ontario, with Canadian Transport Deputy Minister Michael Keenan attending as honored guest and SLSMC President and CEO Terence Bowles and SLSDC Associate Administrator Thomas...
(March 20, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has released a new report summarizing results of the first five years of tribal government-expanded criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians under the tribal provisions of the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA 2013). The report was released in conjunction with the March 19th Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on “The Need to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.” VAWA 2013 created a framework for tribal courts to prosecute non...
Perhaps the N.H.L. G.M.s will re-insert the (blue zone-crease) rule to prevent more goalie injuries. But, the rumor has it they want to reduce the size of our equipment and increase the size of the goal nets. Maybe we should call the W.H. and maybe "the Donald" will fire all the G.M.s. But he's busy with all his exes "aka" Me Toos....
“A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison” is the compelling story of a colonial girl who was captured by Shawnees in 1755 at the outset of the French and Indian War. Mary Jemison, aged 12 at the time, was adopted by two Seneca women and spent the rest of her long life (she lived to be 90) with the Iroquois. She married two Native men and had eight children with them. When she was 80 her story was taken down by James E. Seaver, a minister and amateur historian. Jemison’s life is filled with adventure and tribulation. When captured, her pare...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens The Keeper of the Wampum was thoroughly versed in the interpretation of the wampum records, and once or twice a year he took the belts and wampum strings and recited their meanings to the public-for use in ritual and ceremony, white indicated peace, health, and good will, while purple indicated sorrow, death, and mourning. A string comprised entirely of purple wampum was sent by one nation to the chiefs of a related nation to notify...
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The CHASE Committee hosted an evening of family fun at the St. Regis Recreation on Tuesday, March 27th. The event began at 5:00 pm with stations set up with different types of Easter themed arts and crafts. There was also a Family Fit Relay Easter Egg Challenge put together by Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness organization. Families were able to participate in all the activities for free, with no prior registration necessary; they just showed up and had a good time. The top three families from the...
Music runs deep in the Jackson clan and despite a rough start, young Billy Jackson wants to keep that going. Billy Jackson is the son of local legend T.J. Jackson, who passed away two years ago. When Billy was growing up he used to watch his father and uncles on stage having a good time while entertaining the crowds who were dancing, having an equally good time. That was when he got the bug. "I miss the old days, seeing my father and uncle up there jamming with the boys just rocking out and...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Your 15-Minute Marketing Plan Presented by Nicole Ouellette BOCES Education Services Center 40 West Main St., Canton, NY For more information or to register: call 315-386-7312 or email [email protected]....
The Ahkwesahsne Homemakers would like to share their contact information. Anyone wishing to reserve the facility must contact: Stephanie Lazore-Cole: 315-600-7756 Ahkwesahsne Homemakers: 613-575-1464 or email: [email protected]...
An ongoing raised beadwork class at the Akwesasne Cultural Center finished up on Wednesday, March 28th. The raised beadwork class was taught by Marlana Thompson along with her assistant Ashley Thompson. The participants were taught how to do raised beadwork by creating a Shadow Box Frame. A lot of beautiful beadwork was created during the class. Most of the participants were beginners, but you wouldn't know that by looking at the beadwork they created during the class. Some participants were...
Singers, comedians, dancers and karate experts. They all took the stage last week for a Talent Show at Tsi Snaihne School as part of Aboriginal Language day. As part of the day the school also held a Social. The school's Student Council organized the Talent Show, which drew a full house, and those same students served as stagehands. Brynlee Roundpoint did "Kill Them With Kindness" by Selena Gomez. She has performed before, but this was her first time in front of an audience this large. She admit...
Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at Kanatsiohareke, 493 State Highway 5, Fonda, NY 12068 RSVP: 518-673-4197 or [email protected] April 14th Planning the Haudenosaunee Garden and Introduction to Food Sovereignty with Sera:sera Terrylynn Brant (Mohawk Turtle Clan) 10:00-4:00pm This workshop will involve an introduction to issues in food sovereignty, discussions in pre-planning the Kanatsiohareke Garden and some hands-on garden bed preparation and planting (weather permitting). Participants should bring their own lunch or a dish...
