Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
Democracy Forward read Project 2025's entire 900+ page "Mandate for Leadership" so that you don't have to. What they discovered was a systemic, ruthless plan to undermine the quality of life of millions of Americans, remove critical protections and dismantle programs for communities across the nation, and prioritize special interests and ideological extremism over people. From attacking overtime pay, student loans, and reproductive rights, to allowing more discrimination, pollution, and price...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are aware of bear sightings on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Police are advising the public not to approach the bear. Stay indoors. The bear will leave the area on its own. Police and conservation officers are patrolling the areas where the bear was spotted. They do not wish to see the bear harmed and will do their best to divert the bear from the area. If you do encounter the bear: • Report the sighting to AMPS Central Dispatch at 613-575-2000. • Do not approach. • Be loud – bang...
A team of researchers at Clarkson University has conducted a successful field test of its innovative process to combat Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The team, led by Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Yang Yang, in collaboration with Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Co-Director of the Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions Stefan Grimberg, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Siwen Wang, and Professor Emeritus Michael...
By: Jaclyn Hall. The Trail of Truth, a 90-day horseback journey across the United States travelling all the way from San Francisco to Washington began August 4th. Led by the members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and Chairwoman Nijmeh, they arrived in Akwesasne late Saturday afternoon. Akwesasronon were made aware of the collectives upcoming arrival after a flyer made by Seven Dancers Coalition and Fishbear Studios was released to the community through social media. The flyer stated, "Our...
KENDRICK, Idaho – Republican State Senator Dan Foreman 'angrily' told a Nez Perce candidate to "go back where you came from" during a bipartisan candidate forum this week, following a question about discrimination in the state raised by an audience member. Trish Carter-Goodheart, a Democratic candidate for Idaho's House District 6 and a member of the Nez Perce Tribe, reported that Republican Dan Foreman shouted at her after she addressed issues of discrimination and racism in Idaho. The...
POTSDAM – SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce a new Bachelor of Science degree program in biomedical sciences, offering students a flexible new pathway to careers in medicine and healthcare. The new B.S. in Biomedical Sciences is designed to equip students with a strong academic foundation in both the natural and social sciences, while allowing them the flexibility to tailor their coursework to align with their specific career aspirations. The program is ideal for students pursuing advanced careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science,...
AKWESASNE, NY (10/03/2024) AM Equipment LLC was recently honored as the SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 2024 Growth Company of the Year. The award was presented to owner Andre White by New York SBDC State Director Sonya Smith at a reception on Thursday, September 26, in Akwesasne. White was selected from more than 23,000 SBDC clients served in 2023 by 22 centers across New York State for leading AME in exponential growth over the past two years. "Andre has taken advantage...
During most of the year, it's easy to walk past many of these places in St. Lawrence County without thinking of anything spooky. But if you're in the mood for something a bit haunted, the North Country has several great spots surrounded with intrigue, history, and legends. Here are some we've heard about, and links to learn more if you dare! The Claire House in Ogdensburg claire-house-haunted-bed-breakfast-ogdensburg-ny1 The Claire House B&B 709 Franklin St., Ogdensburg Once a church rectory...
The residents of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility recently took a trip to Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre! The Totas (grandparents) were able to see the orchard, look at all the amazing plants and flowers, and also make a stop in the gift shop before leaving for the day. Residents were able to choose a variety of any snacks and goodies they wanted. After their trip to the orchard, the elders and staff were treated to a charcuterie board, which consisted of all the snacks and...
REGINA – The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is partnering with Co-operators – through its philanthropic arm, Co-operators Community Funds – to transform the Indigenous student experience. Today, FNUniv announced that it is opening a Career Centre and Work-Integrated Learning Initiative that will connect Indigenous students with essential career development tools, education, and programming in a way that is aligned with their teachings and values. The Centre has the unique advantage of being designed, used, and managed by...
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – Kananakehneh Green, 33, of Cornwall, was arrested on Oct. 5, 2024, and charged with assault. It is alleged on Oct. 5, 2024, the man assaulted an individual at a Ninth Street East business. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was released to appear in court on Nov. 14, 2024. Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police On September 23, 2024, Theresa M. Fox, 58 of Akwesasne, was issued a Tribal Citation for Speeding. Fox was given a return court date...
There were between 5 million and 15 million Indigenous people living in North America in 1492. By the late 1800s, there were fewer than 238,000 left. The misnomer of “Age of Discovery” was really – centuries of genocide. Indigenous peoples populated the land now called the United States for more than 30,000 years before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, but most American schools teach that Columbus “discovered” America, despite the fact that he never set foot on its soil. The first documented observance of Columbus Day in the...
WATERTOWN – The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come. Since making landfall, the storm and its aftermath have led to the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. For so many people living with...
Clarkson University’s Physician Assistant Studies Program is gearing up to host its annual Haunted Infirmary from Oct. 25 to 26. The Haunted Infirmary will run from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, at the Clarkson Hall, 59 Main St. in Potsdam. Tickets for the event are $15 and proceeds support the Students Without Borders (SWOB) program and its annual mission trip to Nicaragua. Each year, the PA program sends second and third year PA students along with local health professionals to Nicaragua to provide...
OTTAWA, ON – Individuals who have submitted a Claim Form for the Federal Indian Day School Settlement but have missing information must provide the required details by June 27, 2025, to ensure their Claim can be processed by the Administrator. The June 27, 2025, deadline applies to those who submitted a Claim Form or Extension Request Form by final claims deadline of January 13, 2023. The Administrator is not accepting new Claims. “Over 17,000 Claim Forms remain unprocessed because they were either unsigned, missing school details or...
Blazing into rich hues of red and gold, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) three Conservation Areas are providing plenty of picturesque hikes in eastern Ontario this fall. "We typically welcome over 100,000 visitors throughout the year at Cooper Marsh, Charlottenburgh Park, and Gray's Creek," says Lisa Van De Ligt, RRCA's Communications and Stewardship Team Lead. "Many make a point to visit in the fall as the trees start showcasing their autumn colors." Located along County Road...
CORNWALL, ON – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) has charged two individuals in relation to a recent hate crime. On Sept. 12, 2024, police responded to a mischief complaint and an investigation ensued. Members of the CPS observed graffiti, which was spray painted onto an Adolphus Street business. The graffiti featured a Nazi flag and a hateful phrase directed toward Jewish people. Members of the CPS’ hate crime unit continued to investigate the incident, and on Sept. 27, 2024, images of the two suspects were shared on the service’s...
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College will host two readings of the play "The Pathless Woods" by renowned playwright Karen Lewis. The performances will take place Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. in the Mills Mezzanine on the college's Malone campus, and Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. in Mulholland Hall S-19 on the Saranac Lake campus. They are free of charge and open to the public. Directed by Beth Glover, "The Pathless Woods" features Laura Farrell as Sarah and Tekonwenaharake (Ronni)...
Clarence Woodhouse is known for his quiet demeanor, yet he has consistently insisted on one truth: he did not commit the crime he was accused of. This assertion was made to the judge during his trial 50 years ago, following charges related to the murder of a chef and father of two, who was killed in downtown Winnipeg in 1973. He stated his innocence to the jury that ultimately convicted him of fatally beating and stabbing Ting Fong Chan, 40, near a downtown construction site, resulting in a life sentence. On Thursday, Woodhouse reiterated his...
VANCOUVER, BC – On Monday, October 7, 2024, the Supreme Court of British Columbia will begin hearing submissions on an application on behalf of British Columbia’s Indigenous child welfare survivors against Canada and the Province of British Columbia for systematically discriminating against Indigenous children in British Columbia. Canada and British Columbia strongly oppose the claim by the Indigenous child welfare survivors and ask the Court to strike it. The number of Indigenous children in state care in the past three decades eclipses...
Lahaina, HI – West Maui residents and their allies joined public health officials at the Lahaina Civic Center to discuss the future of nearshore pollution control and water recycling in the Lahaina area on Tuesday. The public hearing was hosted by the Hawai‘i Department of Health to receive public comments on the draft Clean Water Act permit for the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility. The proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is the result of a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of ocean...
The St. Lawrence River Institute will be hosting the 31st Annual River Symposium this October 23rd to 25th. Over the last three decades, the River Symposium has provided a unique platform for researchers, educators, students, environmental professionals, policymakers, and members of the public to connect and share knowledge in support of freshwater ecosystem conservation and sustainable resource management. This year's theme, 'River Connections: Land, Water & Community,' will invite...
Submitted by: Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain East This year, Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is happening on October 6 – 12. This is Canada's national campaign aimed at enhancing awareness of mental illness and substance use health, reducing related stigmas, and illuminating the real experiences of those affected. Did you know that the disease burden of mental illness and substance use in Ontario in 1.5x higher than all cancers put together (Centre for Addiction and Mental...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is participating in several key events to further its mission of being survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive in its efforts to educate the public and best support survivors. OPDV’s focus for this Domestic Violence Awareness Month is centered around financial abuse in the digital world. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Oct. 10th-Dwight Bero Oct. 11th-Marianne Loran & Marsha White Oct. 14th-Hilde Barnes & Joseph M. Herne Oct. 16th-Elda Cook, Gisela Herne & Patricia Herne...
The Ogdensburg History Museum is excited to announce its upcoming Spooky Ogdensburg Children’s Program on October 12th at 11:30 am. The event will take place at the museum located at 206 Ford St and is free and open to the public. Retired Kindergarten teacher Nancy Wilson Mashaw will be leading the program, which is sure to be a fun and educational experience for children of all ages. The program will include interactive activities, games, and crafts that will teach children about the spooky history of Ogdensburg. All children must be...
KAHNAWAKE – The Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa (KOR) Language and Cultural Center recently closed their week long event of showcasing Onkwehon:we artist’s work, ranging from paintings, prints, beadwork, carvings, photographs, authors, and graphic designs at the Legion Main Hall in Kahnawake. Iontkahthóhtha’ Art Fair and Imaginative Film Festival featured movies screenings each evening, including; Starlight Sojourn Starbound, Follow, Ni Wapiten, Nishhkason Lex, pî-wiwik,...
The Akwesasne Eagles Flag Football team played under the lights on Friday, October 4 at Generations Park. The Eagles had a large crowd cheering on the Eagles. The team consist of young players aged 5- to 8-year-old girls and boys playing a non-contact version of football. It was a fast-paced game for Akwesasne and the visiting Malone team. The game went into overtime after tying 21 to 21. The Eagles gained the ball and took it to the goal line with teamwork, running fast and just being so...
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Anchorage, AK – In a major victory for Southwest Alaska Tribes who depend on the Kuskokwim River and the surrounding lands and waters for their continued existence, a U.S. District Court in Alaska ruled today that key federal agencies responsible for permitting the Donlin mine failed to fully consider the project’s harms in the environmental study for the project. Specifically, the judge’s ruling found that federal agencies failed to realistically study the impacts to downstream waters and villages from a potentially catastrophic...
The Little Bird’s Arrow Wesakaychak was a harmful person who had the power to change into any form to accomplish his use. To prove his intelligence, he often found himself in trouble. His main purpose was to set things right in the world, but he did things to fulfill his satisfaction. Wesakaychak called everyone his brother and sister and was able to communicate with the plants and animals. He never found one place to call home because he was always travelling around the world. Wesakaychak was always hungry, and through his dishonest ways...
1. Shiwentákta Last Saturday 2. Tsionkwanatí:io nón:we wa'akwakia'tarò:roke Ón:kwe held a workshop at Tsionkwanatí:io 3. Wa'akwaiéntho ne iokháhon We planted garlic 4. Iokhahon'kó:wa A big garlic 5. Kara'kenhtsheróhskon niwahsokò:ten It is all white 6. Iohní:ron ne aorón:ta (ioniarahní:ron) It has a hard stem (hard neck) 7. John Bonaparte tánon Bob Washo wa'onkhirihónnien John Bonaparte and Bob Washo taught us 8. Bob iokháhon roienthón:ne ne iokháhon Ohiarihkó:wa...
By Melinda Myers. It's pumpkin season and time to select and decorate pumpkins for your fall display. Keep pumpkins and Jack-o'-lanterns looking their best longer with proper selection and care. Harvest or purchase pumpkins free of holes, cuts, and soft spots for decorating. Damaged fruit tends to rot faster, ruining your fall display. And always carry the fruit cradled in your arms, not by the stem. Once the stem breaks away from the fruit, the pumpkin is more susceptible to rot and its beauty...
Goalie Peter Garrow, far right Tom Thomas, 3rd from left Paul Thomas and far right Smith. Winners 10 years in a row. Photo submitted by Ron Thomas Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their...
Salary: Pay Band 7 $70,714.17 - $104.674.24 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational and Child Care services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including 3 Child Care Centers and 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and...
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Not for profit producing power from the river for sale to an Electrical Utility Meeting on Aug. 7, 2024, Sinixt Indians Acceptance in Canada - US Columbia River Power Treaty 30 Year Renewal 2024 Date: Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 Time: 11 am Place: A’nowara’ko:wa Turtle...
Notice is hereby given that Raymond Wayne Purlee is requesting the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts to grant him the right to assume the name of Raymond Wayne Bero. Individuals that wish to object to the name change, must submit a written objection to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 882 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655 by October 8,...
Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in the Estate of Norman Tarbell. All creditors must represent their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by November 10, 2024. Any creditors shall contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at...
The Four Bridges Traveling Permaculture Institute will be holding a community meeting on Friday, October 11th, 4:00 pm at Sit-n-Bull Pavilion in Akwesasne to learn about their “Slow Food Turtle Island Association” and the work we started at the global Terra Madre conference in Italy last week. The meeting is open to farmers, food producers, chefs, seed keepers and anyone who is interested in fair, clean, local food and preserving traditional foods and medicines. There will be a meal of corn soup, corn bread and strawberry drink provided...
Indian Time is looking for a part time 10 - 12 hrs per week Office Manager to manage the daily operations of the local newspaper. Job roles will include the following: The Office Manager maintains the daily operations of non-profit newspaper through processing invoices, expenses and payroll using QuickBooks. Maintaining record keeping and retention of documents according to GAAP practices. Record keeping for grants and contracts of the organization, while researching new opportunities that align with the organizations future goals....
Akwesasne, if you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance Numbers, • Employment Insurance, A Service Canada Representative will be in Akwesasne on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from Noon-1 p.m.). Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. The next visits will be on: • November 12 • December 10 They are also available on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Village of St....
