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- Note - Mr. Trump is having similar opposition as ex-prez Obama experienced. Can't get anything passed, and, falling short of making USA great again. Perhaps he should spend more time at work!...
Akwesasne's newest published author is Ariana Roundpoint. She attends Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School and is the daughter of Karoniahwai 'Peach' and Edward Roundpoint, Kawehnoke. "Sila and the Land" was co-written by Ariana Roundpoint, Shelby Angalik, and Lindsay DuPre and iIllustrated by Halie Finney. The process behind "Sila and the Land" is an important part of the story. These three young Indigenous women came together to write a children's book that could help share perspectives on th...
This issue, the first of the year, is dedicated to the following people who left us in 2017. They are all greatly missed. Daniel P. White, age 55, passed away on January 2, 2017. Son of Mable David White and the late Charles R. White. Hubert J. Rourke, age 59, passed away on January 3, 2017. Son of Barney J. and the late Viola Cook Rourke. Jeffrey J. Day, age 63, passed away on January 10, 2017. Son of the late Jacob and Grace LaFrance Day. Lisa Loran-Jacobs, age 58, passed away on January 11, 2017. Daughter of the late Bernard and Verna Loran...
JANUARY 2017 Vol. 35 #1 Cuomo Proposal Aims to Make College Tuition-Free for NYS Middle-Class Families Knighthawks to Honor Last Surviving WWII Akwesasne Code Talker, Levi Oakes Vol. 35 #2 Thompson Brothers Make Lacrosse History Upper Canada District School Board Now offers eLearning to Adults Vol. 35 #3 ABGC & SRMT Education Host ‘Hope 4 the Wounded” Seminar The Final Russell ‘Hoss’ Mitchell Memorial Dance Benefits AMBE Lunch Program Canadian Olympian Dorothy Yeats Visits ABGC Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Donate $2500 to Akwesasne’ Veterans...
Alternate sources of home heating are a major cause of winter residential fires. Make sure all levels of your home have a working smoke alarm and check it on a monthly basis. Fire Safety Wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and heaters can add a cozy glow, but make sure you are using them safely. • Always keep a screen around an open flame. • Never use gasoline to start your fireplace. • Never burn charcoal indoors. • Do not close the damper when ashes are hot. • When using alternative heat sources such as a fireplace, woodstove, etc. always ma...
Submitted by Meagan McDonald, Attendance Officer, St. Regis Mohawk School Congratulations to the students at the St. Regis Mohawk School who got Perfect Attendance and the hard work it took them to achieve this. Also, each month we draw a student’s name at random for a $25.00 gift card to applaud the parents for their efforts and hard work to make sure their child is on time and at school everyday. We use this as an incentive to get our students here and on time, and a lot of that starts with the parents, so we would like to reward them a...
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon The St. Regis Mohawk School PTO held a Family Fun Night on Monday, December 11, 2017. The Family Fun Night was part of the Lowe's Tool Box for Education Grant that the school received in the spring of 2017. The grant was to purchase some Math and Movement materials, which included math and literacy mats. Math and Movement is a nationally acclaimed program which is a kinesthetic, multi-sensory approach to teaching math and reading that incorporates physical activity...
Submitted by Lynda Brown...
• Turn OFF your snow blower if you need to clear a clog. If you need to remove debris or unclog snow, always turn off your snow blower. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris. • KEY SAFETY TIP: Never put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog snow or debris from your snow blower. Your hands should never go inside the auger or chute. Make sure the snow blower is in the off position before addressing any clogs. • Only use your snow blower in visible condi...
(December 31, 2017) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the second increase toward a statewide $15 per hour minimum wage and the launch of the nation's strongest paid family leave policy started with the New Year. Paid Family Leave On January 1, 2018, New York State began the strongest, most progressive and most comprehensive paid family leave policy in the nation. New Yorkers will be allowed to take job-protected paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a loved one with a serious health...
In the spirit of encouraging reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, a blanket exercise on Indigenous history has been added to the regular Cadet Training Program at the RCMP Academy. All RCMP cadet troops will complete the exercise as part of their training. Troop 10 was the first troop to have experienced the blanket exercise in early December 2017 and Troop 11 completed it just after . The blanket exercise is a creation of KAIROS Canada. Participants take on the roles of Indigenous peoples...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Dec. 5-27: On Dec. 5, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police picked up Laikyn R. Deshane, 28, of Hogansburg on a warrant. Deshane was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released on a conditional discharge. Dec. 6, police ticketed Brenda Cook, 46, of Hogansburg for inadequate brake light. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 18. On Dec. 6, police ticketed Brian A. McNeil, 25, of Under Hill, Vt. for speeding. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 18. On Dec. 7, police picked up Wade T. Mitchell,...
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 owner....
About the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is a First Nation Government, governed by four elected Chiefs from each of the three districts within Akwesasne: Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island, ON), Kana:takon (St. Regis, QC), and Tsi Snaihne (Snye, QC), and a Grand Chief. The three Akwesasne districts are located along the scenic St. Lawrence River; straddles the United States border and are located in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. With flourishing economic development, spirited cultural identity and a commitment...
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $14 per hour Closing Date: January 16, 2018, 4:00 pm Native Preference in hiring Background check for employment Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Manage 80 units with move-in, move-out, lease, re-certify, inspections. • Submits reports for subsidized rental units to appropriate agency. • Record payments and notify tenants in arrears. • Supervisory duties over Maintenance Department including work assignments, training, performance appraisal, discipline. • Scheduling repairs, work o...
Friday, January 5, 2018 - 5:00 PM Sweetgrass Manor - Offered for: Elizabeth Bessie Cole, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Saturday, January 6, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Louise Bero, 43 year Anniversary, and son George Bero, 26 year Anniversary, Memorial Mass. Sunday, January 7, 2018 - 10:100 AM - Offered for: Michael Benedict Sr., Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Celia Cook-Conlin, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Hattie Bashaw,...
“As of January 1, 2018, Ontario residents 24 years of age or younger will be covered for eligible prescription drugs that are listed on the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) or the Exceptional Access Drugs formularies.” This initiative will allow all eligible clients to have their medications billed directly to the OHIP + Program for payment. The ANIHB program will not process any claims for any clients who are eligible for coverage through this new provincially funded program. The claims must be processed through an Ontario Pharmacy (Point of ser...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Jan. 1st Alan White Jan. 3rd Frank Hutt & Shirley Arquette Jan. 6th Annie McDonald Jan. 7th Elizabeth Russell Jan. 9th Larry White Jan. 10th Caroline Tarbell Events: Jan. 4th – Tai Chi for arthritis-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Aquatic Program @ Diabetes Center-1:00; Jan. 5th – Computer Skills-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; St. Regis Nursing Home Visit-1:00; Green food Bag order deadline-2:00; Jan. 8th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Jan. 9th – Massage-8:20; Senior Club Me...
The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Box for the month of JANUARY is Friday, JANUARY 5th, 2018 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10.00 to place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will hold District and General Meetings on the following dates in January: Tsi Snaihne District: Monday, January 8th | Tsi Snaihe Rec Centre | 6PM Kawehno:ke District: Monday, January 8th | Kawehno:ke Rec Centre | 6PM Kana:takon District: Monday, January 15th | St. Regis Rec Centre | 6PM MCA General Meeting: Thursday, January 25th | Tsi Snaihne Rec Centre | 6PM Council looks forward to your attendance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-23...
To benefit Ahkwesahsne Homemakers-purchase of a generator Friday, January 5, 2018 Anowarako:wa Arena Time: 9AM-5PM $10 Baked ziti, salad, roll, dessert and drink Corn soup/fried bread on site. Delivery on minimum of 5 orders. Call: # 315-842-2373. # 518-651-4463 or # 613-930-3013 Raffle table will be held from 9AM-4PM. Tournament info contact: [email protected] or cell # 613-551-9828 [email protected] or cell # 818-651-9475 Concession/raffle donation contact: [email protected] or cell # 613-930-3013 Recipient...
Letters of Administration on the estate of Katie Herne Swamp, late of Akwesasne, NY have been requested by Andrew G. Lazore. Notice is hereby given to all potential heirs to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by January 5th, 2018. Any potential heirs shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
Three bedroom, 1 bath, seasonal cottage. It comes fully furnished and includes a refrigerator and stove. Room dimensions: kitchen – 10’ X 12’, Living room – 12’ X 12’, all bedrooms – 10’ X 10’, bathroom – 4’ X 8’. New patios completed in 2017. There is also an attached porch and outside storage shed (8’ X 10’). Electricity is controlled by generator 110 back up system, 12 volt battery and water is gravity fed to tanks. It also includes a lawn mower, a riding tractor, and new docks. This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $2,3...
Pursuant to the Akwesasne Election Law 2005/2006-192, the Executive Director (formerly known as the Chief Administrative Officer) for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is announcing the date of the next Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election. The current Akwesasne Election Law established through MCR 2005/2006-192 stands, and any amendments currently under consideration through the amendment process will not be finalized prior to the next election. In accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, Section 3. (12) states: “The Chief A...
