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  • Entewatathá:wi Engagement Session Held at Ànowaràkowa Arena

    Jaclyn Hall|Nov 9, 2017

    An engagement session was held on October 30th, at the Ànowaràkowa Arena from 6-7 pm. The engagement session was open to the community to become more informed on the strides that the Entewatathá:wi Program has taken to establish self-governance in Akwesasne. The Entewatathá:wi Program commits to work with cross organizational groups facilitating the development of codes and agreements in association with Council's vision of asserting jurisdiction. The Entewatathá:wi Program has held several educ...

  • Sacred Roots Production of 'Facing Traffick' Opens to a Rapt Audience

    Kaniehtonkie|Nov 9, 2017

    'Facing Traffick' opened on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Salmon River Central Auditorium to a small, but attentive audience. They put on a repeat performance on Tuesday evening as well. In a quick 45 minutes, 'Facing Traffick', a Sacred Roots theater production, deftly portrayed the world of sex trafficking. The cast and crew included seasoned performers along with new faces to the stage. Through the glass covered opening of a sex trafficking advocate Jessica Liddell; the story follows the...

  • Ontario Colleges Strike Affects Eighty Akwesasronon

    Nov 9, 2017

    Nearing the end of Week 4 of the Ontario Colleges Strike, an announcement was made on Monday, November 6, 2017 by the College Employer Council (CEC), which represents the provinces 24 colleges, that a vote would take place between November 14 and November 16. The news of a vote came just hours after the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union, representing the 12,000 college workers, held a news conference. The president of OPSEU Warren Thomas said the union believed a deal was close after...

  • The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls releases Interim Report

    Nov 9, 2017

    (November 1, 2017) Ottawa, ON – The Commissioners of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (NI-MMIWG) are releasing the interim report, meeting their November 1 deadline. The 118-page report entitled, Our Women and Girls are Sacred outlines what the NI-MMIWG has accomplished to date, acknowledges challenges in establishing a unique and unprecedented National Inquiry of this nature and makes some recommendations for immediate support to assist families that want to participate in the process, including a c...

  • Darren Bonaparte Brings History and Culture to Seniors Center

    Nov 9, 2017

    The St. Regis Mohawk Seniors Club is sponsoring a series of presentations by local historian Darren Bonaparte that are free and open to the public. They began on Monday and continue on Wednesday, November 15th with a focus on European contact, early treaties, the establishment of Mohawk communities on the St. Lawrence, and the life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. On Thursday, November 16th he continues with life in the 18th century, the rise of Tsiata Nihononwentsiake (the Seven Nations) and the...

  • This Weekend is Christmas Enchantment!

    Derrick Lafrance|Nov 9, 2017

    With 45 days left, the Snye Recreation is starting to look a lot like Christmas. The Annual Christmas Enchantment is this weekend and this past week the Snye Recreation Hall is taking shape for the big event. Starting last Monday individuals and organizations began setting up their colorful displays with many large ticket items up for raffle. There will be a sofa set, hot tub, power tools, vacation package, just to name a few, as well as smaller Christmas gifts. The viewing begins today,...

  • Christmas Light Memory Tree Event

    Nov 9, 2017

    The A'nowara'ko:wa Arena & Tehotiiennawakon staff are hosting a Christmas Light Memory Tree Event. Lights will be turned on to at least 15 outdoor trees located at the arena on Thursday, November 23rd. You can put a tree in your group name or in memory of a loved one by donating at least 400 lights, preferably solar lights. For example, Joyce King-Mitchell donated 400 lights for a tree at the arena on behalf of her family (Angie - Jerry King) in memory of dad Jerry King. Bring lights in by...

  • Aultsville Theatre Will GLOW! December 8th

    Nov 9, 2017

    The Centennial Choir of Cornwall will present GLOW! A Christmas Concert at Aultsville Theatre on Friday, December 8th at 7:30 PM. It is our hope that you will relive and experience all those memorable Christmas celebrations that will leave you glowing! This highly anticipated, one night concert will include a variety of secular, sacred and some familiar harmonies that will capture childhood delights, magical memories of all the trappings of the season, and of course the miraculous, mysterious...

  • St. Regis Mohawk School Celebrates Halloween

    Derrick Lafrance|Nov 9, 2017

    It was windy and cold and later raining, but that didn't dampen the spirits of students of the St. Regis Mohawk School as they held their annual Halloween Parade on Halloween Day. In addition to the march to show off their costumes, the school held a giant pumpkin contest and the kids guessed how much it weighed. There was a three-way tie and the winners were Heavon Thompson, Cecelia Conners and Kaydince King. The actual weight of the pumpkin was 613 lbs. and the closest guess was Mrs. Clark...

  • Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day is November 15

    Nov 9, 2017

    Originally submitted by Vanetta Conn, CHES Family Health & Well-Being Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County Just in time to prepare for Thanksgiving, November 15 is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. In order to avoid the growth of bacteria and prevent foodborne illness, regular cleaning and disposal of old or rotten food is important. While many of us view the drawer or shelf where we store meat as the most dangerous, and it could be without proper and frequent cleanings, our vegetable and fruit bins often have higher microbe...

  • Music 4 Miracles

    Nov 9, 2017

    On Saturday, November 4, Music for Life, an event sponsored by Music 4 Miracles, was held at the Brass Horse Lounge. Almost $6000 was raised for the families of Camryn and Raiyah!! Pictured is Camryn (front) with some of the people who make this event possible (L-R) Jayohcee Tekatsihasere Jocko, Matt Mitchell, Deana Mitchell, Hunter White, Tammy White, Roger Mitchell and DJ White. (Facebook photo.)...

  • Transition Cornwall + Community Waste Reduction Workshop

    Nov 9, 2017

    Transition Cornwall + is excited to officially launching their newest action group! Join us and the newly formed Waste Reduction Action Group at the Cornwall Public Library on Thursday, November 16, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Our Goal: This new Waste Reduction Action Group hopes to build awareness of this global issue and talk about small changes we can all make in our day to day lives to reduce our waste footprint. Join us as we discuss all 7 Rs of waste reduction: • Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Rot, and Re-Think. We are nothing without you a...

  • Snow Blower Safety Tips

    Nov 9, 2017

    • Review your owner’s manual. Check your owner’s manual for safe handling procedures. If you lost your manual, you can look it up online (and store a copy on your computer so you have the manual available to reference in the future). Review how to operate the controls. You should be able to shut off your equipment quickly. • Check your equipment. The snow thrower should be completely powered off when you are checking it over. If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow thrower, drain the gas tank now. Adjust any cab...

  • MEET THE TRIBE William Arquette, Facilities & Maintenance

    Nov 9, 2017

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to highlight William "Bill" Arquette as this month's long-term service employee and share all the exceptional work he is doing on behalf of the Akwesasne community. There are unsung heroes in every organization. They are typically the ones working behind the scenes - taking care of the facilities and ensuring they are well-maintained. More importantly, they are an integral part in making repairs and ensuring accidents and injuries are avoided at all times. T...

  • Toddlers who use touchscreens sleep less, study says

    Nov 9, 2017

    Toddlers really need their sleep. It’s crucial when our brains our first developing, so early problems can ripple across your lifetime. That makes a report by Birbeck University of London researchers somewhat disturbing - they found that toddlers between six and 11 months who play with smartphones or tablets get slightly less sleep than those who don’t. According to the study of 715 parents, every hour of touchscreen use results in 15.6 minutes less of sleep, or 26.4 minutes less total per night and 10.8 minutes more during the day, on ave...

  • Entewatatha:wi Four R's Presentation Recognition, Respect, Responsibility and Relationship

    Nov 9, 2017

    (November 7, 2017) Cornwall Colligate Vocational School hosted the Entewatatha:wi program on November 6, 2017 to present to the entire student body of 700 students. Entewatatha:wi presented a Power Point on the Four R's: Recognition, Respect, Responsibility and Relationship. The presentation covered the traditional history of the Mohawks of Akwesasne as well as a brief history and the make-up of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We covered the slides as well as provided personal experiences and sto...

  • Veterans Day and Remembrance Day – November 11, 2017

    Nov 9, 2017

    Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans; persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 195...

  • Before Winter, Check Windshield Washer Reservoir, Wipers and Defrosters

    Nov 9, 2017

    Fill your windshield washer reservoir. You can go through a lot of windshield wiper fluid fairly quickly in a single snowstorm, so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature might send your way. • Completely fill your vehicle’s reservoir before the first snow hits. • Use high-quality, “no-freeze” fluid. • Buy extra to keep on hand in your vehicle. Check your windshield wipers and defrosters. Safe winter driving depends on achieving and maintaining the best visibility possible. • Make sure your windshield wipers work and replace worn blades. • Con...

  • NYS AG Dissolves Shell Charity Intended to Help Vietnam Veterans

    Nov 9, 2017

    NYS Attorney General Schneiderman announced a multistate settlement that dissolves VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois nonprofit corporation that used deceptive telemarketing solicitations falsely claiming that the charity was funding veterans services, medical facilities, and treatment in donors’ states, including New York. In fact, less than five percent of funds raised went to any charitable programs. The settlement, joined by 24 states, requires the appointment of a receiver to dissolve VietNow. The settlement also obtains i...

  • Movember Challenge

    Nov 9, 2017

    Wanted, your best moustache face! Grow it, draw it, or stick one on. Pictures MUST include: • Moustaches (fake or real) •Any health message on how you can create awareness for Men’s Health. Individual and group/family categories Displayed in MCA Community Health hallway and voted on by staff/community November 1-30, 2017. Winners will be drawn on November 30th at 3:30pm. To enter send your pictures to Amanda.garrow@akwesasne.ca or they can be dropped off at the Community Health Office by 12pm November 30. For more information contact 613-5...

  • Facts about Blood Donation

    Nov 9, 2017

    • An estimated 60% of New Yorkers are eligible to donate blood, but only 4% actually donate annually. • You can donate whole blood every eight weeks. • There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O. AB is the universal recipient; O Negative is the universal donor. • Platelets from your blood support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other illnesses a chance to live. • If all blood donors gave just two to four times a year, it would significantly help prevent blood shortages. • A single pint of blood could save up to four lives....

  • Food Skills for Families

    Nov 9, 2017

    Plan – Shop – Cook – Save Three dates/locations to choose from: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 – Kawehno:ke CIA 3 Building – 4:30-6:00pm Wednesday, November 29, 2017 – Snye Recreation Center – 10:00-11:30am Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – Kana:takon Health Facility – 2:00-3:30pm Come learn how to make tasty nutritious and budget friendly meals for the whole family! • Meal Planning • Food Prep Tips • Easy & Affordable Recipes • Light snacks and samples provided. Limited space! Reserve your place: 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....

  • AHKWESAHSNE HOMEMAKERS CONTACT INFORMATION

    Nov 9, 2017

    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: akwesasnehomemakers17@gmail.com...

  • Yoga is Back at Nicandri Nature Center!

    Nov 9, 2017

    Every Wednesday until further notice! 9:00 AM 10:15 am 19 Robinson Bay Rd. Massena Back by popular demand, join Marie from 9:00 to 10:30 am every Wednesday morning! We have the mats, blocks, and straps for those who need to use them, just bring yourselves and a friend! Joel’s Woods Walk starts at the end of Marie’s class, some of you may want to join the group and go on the walk! info@massenanaturecenter.com 315-705-5022...

  • UPDATE – POLICE ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING 3 MALES

    Nov 2, 2017

    The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three males in relation to a serious assault: • 26-year-old Johnathan Leonard FRANCIS of Akwesasne • 30-year-old Jeremy Richard FRANCIS of Akwesasne • 26-year-old Ariwiio Logan SWAMP of Akwesasne The incident took place at some time after midnight on Friday, October 13, 2017, at a home located in Akwesasne, Quebec. At around 1:00pm, police received information that two men were hospitalized after being assaulted with a weapon. On Tuesday, October 16, investi...

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