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By Mahlon Smoke American Legion Post 1479 – With so many people fighting against or have lost their battle with cancer, families, friends, and patients themselves need lots of support. Through the collaborative efforts of Tina's Pride, Akwesasne Cancer Support Group, and Caring Hearts money was raised for cancer research and to help people who battle it now. The Jamboree was held June 8th at the American Legion from 11am till closing. Full of music, food cooked by Jonathan Lazore, and a M...
By: Jaclyn Hall Friday, June 7, 2019, marked a historic moment in Akwesasne. With the Grand Opening of the new Tribal Administration Building Ionkwakiohkwaro:ron, came an underlying message of unity and the strength Akwesasne has when people can put their differences aside to work together as one. Leadership and representatives from many different sectors of government and religion, gathered for the Grand Opening alongside community members and employees. The Grand Opening began at 11:00 a.m.,...
By Derrick Lafrance Call it a tune up game for a big match on Thursday. Last Sunday the Akwesasne Jr. B Indians dismantled the Orillia Kings 19-1 at the Anowarako:wa Arena. Devon Buckshot led the scoring barrage with four and three assists, and hat tricks were put up by Keldren King, Treyton Mitchell and Sekawnee Baker. Connor Sunday, Nonkon Thompson, Kainen Francis and Blaze White rounded off the scoring with one each. Francis chipped in six assists. The Indians led 8-0 after one and 14-0 after two periods. The third period was running time...
By Kaniehtonkie The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club held their annual Walk/Run under sunny skies and cool breezes on Saturday, June 8, 2019. There were over 50 pre-registered participants ranging in age from 88 years young to four young babies in strollers being pushed by their moms. Tarbell Management Group provided the venue to start and finish at Heart to Heart along with much needed drinks at the end of the race. The ABGC staff and club members provided support along the route and at the...
By: Jaclyn Hall On Friday, June 7th some of Akwesasne's littlest superheroes came out to play. The St. Regis Recreation was host to the 3rd Annual Little Heroes Safety Camp and Obstacle Course. This year, programs and organizations such as the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, MCA's Community Health, A/CDP and the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance, to name a few, helped to make the event a huge success. The annual event is organized by the Iakwashatste Youth Fitness Program,...
AKWESASNE – Darlene A. Sunday, 84, of Border Road peacefully went back to the Spirit World on Wednesday evening, June 5, 2019 at Iakhihsohtha Lodge, where she had been a resident for the past several years. Darlene was born January 31, 1935 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Louis D. and Beatrice (Deer) Jacobs. She attended Mohawk schools and graduated from Bombay High School. She also graduated from Mater Dei and took courses towards her Bachelor's degree at Plattsburgh State. She first m... Full story
BOMBAY – With heavy hearts the family of Troy T. Benedict, 43, announces his unexpected passing on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center. Arrangements are with the Flint Funeral Home, Moira. Friends may call at the Kateri Hall starting Wednesday 10 a.m. until 12:30 Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Regis Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerome Pastores presiding. Troy was born April 22, 1976 in Cornwall, the son of the l... Full story
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Oneida Indian Nation and Seneca Nation of Indians participated in the New York State Standing Committee on State-Native American Relations Roundtable on Ohiarí:ha/June 6, 2019, which was the committee's first convening in 8 years. It was an opportunity to discuss issues of commonality and uniqueness with the State, as well as steps towards addressing pressing concerns. In the coming months, the Senate Standing Committee will visit each Native community to continue...
Letter to the Editor Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Called Into Question Violation of Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance has Community Members Calling for New Election Akwesasne, June 11, 2019 – At a hearing stemming from an election appeal by a community member challenging the June 1, 2019 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe yearly election, a group of interested Akwesasronon have raised questions as to the validity of the entire process. Hattie Renee Hart filed her appeal of the election to address several potential v...
The family of David “Uncle Dave” Francis would like to extend a Niawen kowa to all of our amazing family and friends, Iakhihsohtha Lodge, Home Care Home Support, Dr. Horn, Caring Hearts, Clearwater Roundpoint, Donaldson’s, for the care and support that you have given to us during our time of need. To Brother Dave’s Saint Boyz you are all an amazing group of friends. All who brought fishing poles in Dave’s honor that was truly an amazing gift that I’m sure made many children in the community happy at the Kids for Fishing event held in May. We...
From the family of the late Louis Levi Oakes (Mohawk Code Talker of Akwesasne) The family wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbors and well-wishers who attended the wake, service and burial and who provided emotional support for us at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes, cards and messages of condolences, we are truly grateful. A special word of thanks to Dr...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week 17th WAMPUM Whenever the Sachems gather to hold Council, the Onondaga Sachems shall open the Council: First by giving thanks and greetings to their fellow Sachems; secondly by giving thanks to the Earth; thirdly by giving thanks to the Great Creator’s messengers who protect us night and day; fourthly by giving thanks to the Creator for helping us in our daily life and health. Then the Onondaga Sachems shall declare the...
1. Ronakiohkowá:nen ne Ahkwesahshró:non - A large group of people from Ahkwesáhshne 2. Ne Tsinaíhne, Kaná:takon, Ahnawá:te, Kawehnohkowanén:ne, Otskwa’rhéhne tánon Satsherá:ti ratinakerénion - They live in Snye, St. Regis Village, Raquette Point, Cornwall Island, Frogtown and State Road 3. Ókia’ke ronthónkia’ks raotinonhsaktónkie - Some are mowing the grass around their house 4. Ratitsi’tsiaiénthos - They are planting flowers 5. Ratikwiraiénthos - They are planting trees 6. Iohshnó:re enthontáh...
Submitted by Randy Montour The Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance was asked to participate in the Little Heroes Safety Camp held at the St. Regis Rec. The participants of the safety camp dressed up as superheroes and completed a safety checklist. Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance staged a fall-down-and-go-boom CPR demonstration where the superheroes had to do two compressions and ventilate twice to save the day, followed by a superhero pose for a picture in the back of the ambulance....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to support and highlight our local Akwesasne businesses in an ongoing series as a way to promote economic growth within our community. In these business features, the MCA Communications Unit will create a video to highlight your business and all it has to offer to share on social media and the MCA e-newsletter. This business will be shared and featured throughout MCA’s social media platforms for the entire month. If you or anyone you know are interested in promoting their business, please contact t...
By Mahlon Smoke Chairperson: Chief Beverly Cook Previous Action Items • Charging Business for Water - Completed. “At this time, the Tribe is fortunate to fund the Water Department fully. Council wishes to avoid passing a water cost onto the consumer and community. The Tribe will not be moving forward on this action item. However, if the Tribe’s financial position changes, Council may look into it again in the future.” • Request to find out how much of the NYS Department of Transportation money was spent on maintaining reservation roads - I...
Come join the nurses at the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Health Program for an information session — a nutritious lunch will be provided and you can take the step toward a smoke-free life! When: Tuesday, June 18 @ 12 PM Where: CIA #3 Building (Conference Room) To register or for more information, please contact Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....
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(June 4, 2019) The Iroquois Museum (IIM) in Howes Cave, NY is pleased to announce the appointment of Akwesasne Mohawk community member, Emily Tarbell to the Museum's Board of Directors. Emily was warmly welcomed by standing Iroquois Museum board members and staff and readily accepted the responsibility that accompanies this three-year appointment. Emily currently resides in Akwesasne and has recently joined the ranks of the happily retired. Among her retirement goals is to travel to other Hauden...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for April was cooperation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program awarded students who...
Submitted by Meagan McDonald, SRMS Attendance Supervisor PRE-K Mrs. Willis Saniyah Buckshot Sky Cook KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Clark Jayva Francis Mrs. Jock Ross David Hudson Jacobs Virginia Pyke-Sawatis Ms. Johnson Raniehtaha:wi Boots Ms. King Marley Bigtree Kaleb Martin FIRST GRADE Ms. Ellsworth Liam Martin Marcus Martin Wyatt Tarbell Ms. Hughes Karma Back-Pinette Ms. Cook Lolani Lebehn Mrs. Thompson Evander Porcello SECOND GRADE Ms. Cartier Naomi Jacobs Ayana Thomas Watehronhi’ne THIRD GRADE Ms. Adams Liana Lebehn Mrs. Phippen Calysta Cree T...
By Kaniehtonkie Three young dancers from Akwesasne, Diem Thompson, Franki Melvina and Kalani Skidders, performed in the Powell School of Dance year-end recital 'Red & White Revue'. Celebrating their 15th year, their recital was conducted over two days, Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9th. Founded in 2004, the Powell School of Dance (PSD) is a multi-disciplined dance school offering programs to children, teens, and adults. Classes are also offered to children with special needs in the form of...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police 06-06-2019: On May 31, Craig F. Roundpoint, 33, of Cornwall, Ontario was charged with failure to keep right and failure to stop at a stop sign. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On May 31, Michael L. Cooper, 50, of Ohsweken, Ontario was charged with inadequate brakelights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On May 31, Clayton G. Everhart, 38, of Winthrop was charged with unregistered motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 17. On June 1, Caroline G. Russell, 20, o...
