Week of October 24, 2024
Week of October 24, 2024
St. Lawrence University's Richard F. Brush Gallery welcomed Tibetan Buddhists to create a mandala, meticulously made of sand. The live exhibit opened on October 21 and closes on November 12 with a ritual 'dismantling ceremony' and walk to Willow Island to disperse the sand in the Grasse River. Chenrezig (in Sanskrit, Avalokiteśvara) personifies compassion, the most important ethical value in Buddhism. Many Buddhists, especially Tibetan Buddhists, perform a contemplative practice in which they...
Last weekend's weather was spectacular and to match that Akwesasne Travel hosted Akwesasne Farmer's Market Harvest Festival at Generations Park on Saturday. The Travis Solomon Memorial Lacrosse Box was filled with over forty vendors with community members taking full advantage of a one-stop – shop for all things "Fall." They had baked goods – including fresh home baked bread, cookies, loaf breads, candies and more. Several vendors also sold Halloween decorations. Several local artists sold...
Community members recently joined TD Bank Group and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) to plant 250 native trees and shrubs at Gray's Creek Conservation Area. The saplings will help replace trees downed due to damage or disease at the popular RRCA nature spot in South Glengarry. "Once again, we are thrilled to work with the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation to host a TD Tree Days event," says RRCA Board of Directors Chair and South Stormont Mayor, Bryan McGillis. "We thank...
When Indigenous community organizer Jade Begay, Tesuque Pueblo and Diné, found out that Donald Trump had won the election in November 2016, she was en route to Standing Rock from New Mexico to protest the Dakota Access pipeline. The underground oil pipeline snaking from North Dakota to Illinois had been the target of years of opposition by Indigenous activists like https://grist.org/grist-50/2021/#jade-begayBegay, who had filed lawsuits against the pipeline and then withstood freezing temperatures and armed police to block its construction...
On Monday, October 21, the MCA Land-Based Healing Program and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Agricultural Program joined hands with Akwesasronon families for a "corn-ucopia" of activities. Under sunny skies and a warm breeze, community members 'celebrated the beauty of the harvest season by picking white corn.' After everyone had picked the white corn, they came together to braid the corn while sharing stories about the essential traditions of planting and harvesting this revered and valued...
Denver, CO — Colorado’s Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) today finalized new rules that will allow oil and gas companies to routinely conduct fracking operations near homes in disproportionately impacted communities (DICs). In doing so, the Commission rejected the proposal of its own staff to strengthen Colorado’s existing setback rule, which is intended to keep fracking at least 2,000 feet away from homes. Today’s rules were developed in response to 2024 legislation directing ECMC to minimize adverse impacts to DICs...
President Joseph R. Biden will presented the 2022 and 2023 National Humanities Medals, in conjunction with the National Medals of Arts, on Monday, October 21, 2024, in a private ceremony at the White House. The 19 distinguished medal recipients include writers, historians, educators, and filmmakers. Presentation of the medals were followed by a reception at 5:30 p.m. with remarks by President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, National Endowment for the Arts Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, and...
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MASSENA – Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence team is pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Jessica Duhaime as its newest Obstetrics and Gynocology team member. She is treating patients at Massena Hospital's Women's Health Clinic in the Casey Medical Office Building, 15 Hospital Drive, Massena. Furthermore, she will be providing services in the Maternity Unit at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam. Duhaime earned her Master's Degree in Nursing, Midwifery at...
POTSDAM – Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence team is pleased to welcome Board Certified physician James Webster Pate, MD, FACOG, to its Obstetric & Gynecology (OB/GYN) team as the Department Chair. He is treating patients at Canton-Potsdam Hospital's Helen Snell Cheel Medical Campus, 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam; and Massena Hospital's Women's Health Clinic in the Casey Medical Office Building, 15 Hospital Dr, Massena. Dr. Pate is American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology certified. He...
Clarkson University’s Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering has developed two new versatile degree programs for students looking to elevate their education in the increasingly in-demand field of engineering. Clarkson will now offer an online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program and an online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program. The new programs from Clarkson can be taken in a synchronous or asynchronous manner. Evening classes are offered to accommodate working professionals who want to attend...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old youth from Hogansburg, NY, was arrested on Oct. 16, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on March 24, 2024, the youth was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Oct. 16, 2024, the youth was taken into custody by members of the Canada Border Services Agency and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed and the youth was held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal...
By: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. EcoWatch. A “supermajority” – 85 percent – of young Americans polled feel distressed about human-caused climate change and similar percentages want stronger action from corporations and the government, according to a new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. In the survey – the largest of its kind – most of the 16,000 respondents aged 16 to 25, from every state in the country, said they were worried about the impact climate change was having on humans and the planet, reported the Chicago...
Meet Buddy! Twinleaf's new mascot – "Buddy," Buddy was created and designed by Brittany Bonaparte, Twinleaf's new Enterprise Marketing Specialist. As a marketing specialist, Bonaparte would create a marketing strategy for Twinleaf stores and diners, along with their Smokers Warehouse. On her very first day, she jumped on the idea of creating a mascot and how Twinleaf could use the mascot in all their promotional materials and merchandising. Bonaparte did a bit of research beforehand, finding...
By Amy Feiereisel. NCPR Community Engagement Reporter. Colleges and universities across New York are waiving their application fees this week and next week. That’s in an effort to make college more accessible to New York families, but also to boost enrollment in higher education, which has been on the decline for years. SUNY fees waived Between October 21 and November 3, The State University of New York is waiving up to five application fees, per student, to its 64 colleges and universities. SUNY Chancellor, John B. King Junior, says the...
Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) will begin full deployment of its body-worn cameras today. All front-line officers will be equipped with body-worn cameras by Oct. 31, 2024. A controlled group of CPS officers on each shift have been utilizing body worn cameras since May 2024. The goal is to provide an unbiased and independent account of police interactions with the public. “The feedback from our members has been positive,” said S/Sgt. George Knezevic. “Body-worn cameras provide greater transparency and are an essential...
$11.6 billion – Americans total spending on Halloween this year Breakdown Card: $500 million Costumes: $3.8 billion. Decorations: $3.8 billion Candy: 3.5 billion 33% plan to purchase Halloween cards 75% plan to purchase Halloween decorations. 95% plan to buy Halloween candy 67% plan to purchase costumes Breakdown in Years (spent on Halloween) 2019: $8.8 billion 2020: $8 billion 2021: $10 billion 2022: $10.6 billion 2023: $12.2 billion 2024: $11.6 billion Most Popular Adult Costumes Witch Vampire Cat Batman Pirate Ghost Clown Spider-man...
CORNWALL – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Champlain East invites local media to its Men's Summit set for Nov. 9 at Centre Charles-Émile-Claude in Cornwall. This event is designed to bring men together for connection, conversation and fun. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet and learn from men of all walks of life. The panel speakers represent four generations, offering fresh insights on the most pressing topics for men today. The summit will also include learning sessions tailored to men’s well-being; challenges...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Environment Program are notifying the community that as of Oct. 18, 2024 the location of the black bear that was first spotted on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Oct. 9, 2024 is unknown. No bear sightings have been reported to police since Oct. 10th. The Ministry of Natural Resources removed their trap over the weekend and have not yet determined if there is a need to bring the trap back. If the bear is injured, it may not be lured by the trap. At this time, we are advising the community to continue to be...
KAHNAWAKE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is pleased to report that all of the Kahnawa’kehró:non Ratitsénhaienhs have tested negative on a routine illicit drug test. The urine sample testing was administered by an independent company hired for this purpose and verified for amphetamines, cocaine, barbiturates, and opiates. Since 2004, mandatory drug testing has been done at the outset of the term of office for all Kahnawa’kehró:non Ratitsénhaienhs, for each election cycle. Since the implementation of this practice, no elected...
By Catherine Wheeler. St. Lawrence Valley Reporter. NCPR. The Potsdam Farmers Market is bustling on Saturday mornings. Farmers staff their booths on the edges of Ives Park. They're stacked with vibrant greens, colorful peppers and juicy tomatoes. Each item has been painstakingly grown, by hard labor, against the odds of weather, pests and disease. Farmers then have to put a price on that work that consumers will pay. Greg Hargrave owns Brandy View Farms near Madrid and sells vegetables. He said he looks at a couple of sources when he’s...
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. 25th-James Arquette Oct. 26th-Irene Gambill, Joseph Hruska, Marshall Rourke Oct. 27th-Sandy Swanger & Lori Dow Oct. 28th-Sandra Burnett, John W. Herne...
The Akwesasne Eagles just completed their flag-football season. Made up of girls and boys to introduce them to football, but with a safety measure of it being touch free football. After watching a few games, the intent of flag football is 'touch free' or tackle free. But in the spirt of true football, the players sometimes become very involved in the game. Thirteen boys and girls, all under the age of 9 learned to play football, made new friends, learned to follow directions and made new plays....
Pittsford, NY – Kahontiio Lazore finished in the top 10 to lead the SUNY Canton men's golf team at the Nazareth Fall Invitational at Locust Hill Country Club on Monday. Lazore carded a round of 12 over par 84 to tie for ninth place out of 32 golfers. He went out in 41 before coming home in 43. The rookie finished with a birdie on the 10th hole and added four total pars. Brody Fuhrey tallied a score of 92 (47-45) as he birdied the 17th hole and added a pair of pars to tie for 20th. John McCall...
ITHACA – Daniel Howard Lee, 72, Mohawk wolf clan, passed away August 26, 2024 in Ithaca. Daniel is a Syracuse native, born in Syracuse, New York on July 29, 1952 to Thomas Lee (Lella), who was a bagger for the Solvay Process Quarry in Jamesville for 32 years and a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Glider Division during World War II (whose parents were Giovanni "John" Battista Lella (born in Italy in 1863 and married to Nicolleta Baratta Lella), who was a retired New York Central Railroad...
AKWESASNE - With great sadness, to announce the passing of Christie Roundpoint, 92, of 24 Kateri Tekakwitha Street, St. Regis Village, peacefully began her journey back home to the Creator on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024 at the Cornwall Community Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Christie was born on March 2, 1932 on St. Regis Island. She was the daughter of the late Jake and Cecilea (Mitchell) Lazore. She attended school on St. Regis Island, and at the St. Regis Mohawk School. She...
Antonia Herne passed peacefully surrounded by her family after battling a brief illness. She was 91. Antonia was born to Cataldo & Angela Grammatica in Bari, Italy. She grew up in the port town of Civitavecchia and then Libya, Africa. Before coming to America, Antonia lived in a refugee camp in Italy with two of her siblings. After the war, her family made their way to America. Antonia was the last, after her parents and seven siblings, to make the ten-day journey across the pond. Antonia, now...
AKWESASNE – Mitchell J. Gray, 49, of Sweet Flag Estates, unexpectedly passed away October 15, 2024 at his home. Mitchell was born in Rochester on December 23, 1975, the son of Arnold Gray and the late Louise (White) Gray. He was raised in Akwesasne where he graduated from Salmon River Central School. He worked for a time for Charlie Lazore. Mitchell loved working on race cars and was a regular at Frogtown Speedway. Mitchell is survived by his father, Arnold; his brother, Shannon Gray and...
MASSENA – Francis J. Gardner, 80, of Jefferson Ave, unexpectedly passed away Monday, October 15, 2024 at Massena Hospital. Francis was born in Ogdensburg on December 10, 1943, the son of the late Donald J. and Ruth (Cook) Gardner. He was raised in Morristown where he was a graduate of Morristown Central Schools and always proud of his Native American heritage. Following graduation in 1962, he entered the US Air Force proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1966. On...
Our Parents Story “Why Indians Must Speak Their Native Language” This is a story about a man and a woman who were married and how they learned of a message from the Creator on how we are to raise our children. This man and woman wanted very much to be blessed with a child. They were poor, but they knew that a child would bring them much happiness. Finally, after eight long years, the woman happily announced to her husband that she was going to have a child. This brought them much joy. When the great day arrived, a baby girl was born. The...
by Melinda Myers This winter, brighten your mood and surroundings by planting and growing a few amaryllis. Your thoughts may turn to red when considering this plant but now you can find a variety of colors and flower shapes. Select the color that best suits your mood and indoor décor. Fill your home with these beauties for the holidays. Then keep the blossoms coming all winter long. Plant several different types of amaryllis bulbs, from the southern and northern hemispheres, and you'll get a...
NUNAVIK – The Nunavik Mineral Exploration Fund (NMEF), in partnership with Ubique Films and directed by Jean-Philippe Brochu, presents Nunatta Ataani (Beneath Our Feet), a documentary exploring the economic, environmental, and cultural impacts of Nunavik's mining industry through the voices of Inuit communities. The film also highlights the bittersweet role Inuit played as guides to prospectors during the early days of mining exploration in Nunavik, dating back to the 1800s. Nunatta Ataani...
Hey Everyone! Our 56 Auto Drive-in Trunk or Treat Event is happening on Friday, Oct. 25 & Saturday Oct. 26! Still lots of spaces available to set up a Trunk display, we are asking you to pre-register if possible by Wed. 10/25, this gives you a one time use All in the Car Pass for our 2025 Season! Just DM us on Facebook, or at [email protected]. *Regular 56 Auto admission prices apply to all attending this event* All prizes for our Best Trunk displays will be for both nights, you are not required to attend both...
St. Regis Sharks, 1992, L-R: Jr. Gray, Landon Mitchell, Jason Jackson, Lance Mitchell, Jolene Jackson (coach) and Kelly Jacobs. 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...
Indian Time is looking for a part time 25 hrs. 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. Maintaining employee...
Akwesasne Medical Clinic-613-575-2341 ext. 3215 Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic-613-932-5808 Friday October 25th Akwesasne Medical Clinic-No Providers Blood Work by Appt. Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic Janet Brant, NP by Appt. (AM only) Dr. Curry - Virtual by Appt. Monday October 28th Akwesasne Medical Clinic Dr. Horn by Appt. Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic-No Providers Tuesday October 29th Akwesasne Medical Clinic Dr. Saylor, by Appt. Dr. Wysote by Appt. Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic Janet Brant, NP by appt. Wednesday October 30th Akwesasne Medical Clinic Dr....
Department: Housing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time Monday-Friday 8-4 Salary: $19.20 per hour Closing Date: Until filled Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Housing Occupancy Specialist will be responsible for tenant selection, occupancy rules and property upkeep of the rental properties owned and/or managed by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and Hogansburg Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit...
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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...
