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By Doug George-Kanentiio It is well established, and universally acknowledged, that the Rotinonshonni (Haudenosaunee Six Nations Iroquois) created a unique system of governance based upon natural law as codified by Skennenrahowi, the Peacemaker. He worked with the individual nations for many years before establishing the world’s first true alliance of free nations, now the oldest united nations. In doing so he replaced the rule of despots with leaders who were selected by the people with strict qualifications as to candidates and with the a...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler If you’re looking for signs of wildlife this winter, forget about paw prints. One of our native mammals faithfully plows its “roads” after each snowfall, and you can often follow these channels right to the fearless critter itself. With a truly adorable face and a rather unfriendly backside, the North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) is the only animal with a six-million-acre park named after it. One of 29 species worldwide, our North American porcupine is the largest New World species, growing to 91 cm or 36...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler As a card-carrying, registered tree hugger, I have long touted the benefits of trees such as carbon storage, energy savings and improved mental health. And beyond the familiar tree-related blessings such as maple syrup, lumber and firewood, I’ve written about some obscure things like birch-based candy that fights tooth decay, and health-promoting chaga tea derived from a birch fungus. Then there’s basswood bark for fiber, elm bark for baskets, and pine bark for lunch. That stuff is all pretty straightforward. More hig...
9. AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reported no new cases of COVID-19 today, which is the first time since before the Christmas Holiday. There are however, 13 total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction and 67 of our relatives in quarantine. We wish all of our families and friends a safe and speedy recovery. Health Services reported that 270 of the Moderna vaccines have now been administered to the community in accordance with the CDC's...
St. Lawrence County has worked in close partnership with NY State, St. Lawrence Health System, Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Clifton Fine Hospital and our local pharmacies to create a safe, accessible, fair distribution process for the COVID 19 vaccine. Since there is a limited supply of vaccines, they are being distributed based on priority groups recommended by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and NYS Department of Health. NY State has announced that individuals in Phase 1b are now eligible to start scheduling vaccination. Group 1b...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of January 13, 2021 from January 10, 2021 to January 16, 2021. Quebec – 15 Cases Ontario – 1 Cases Manitoba – 105 Cases Saskatchewan – 1 Cases Alberta – 3 Cases British Columbia – 0 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of January 12, 2021. Canada: 674,473 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 232,624 total cases, 23,922 active cases (with 8,742 deaths, 199,920 resolved) O...
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 61 (sixty-one) new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 3358 (three thousand three hundred fifty-eight). 946 (nine hundred and forty-six) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts. 2,361 (two thousand three hundred and sixty-one) cases have been released from isolation* 22 (twenty-two) cases are hospitalized. 51 (fifty-one) d...
Photo from the 1985 Akwesasne Historical Calendar, co-produced by Indian Time and the Akwesasne Museum. Akwesasne family circa 1910. Photo by Francis San Jule, through the courtesy of Henry Burl, from the collection of the Akwesasne Museum. 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...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Lindsay Cole, 35, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 11th, 2021 and charged with failing to attend for fingerprints, as well as breach of release order for failing to reside at a verified address. It is alleged on January 7th, 2021, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On January 11th, 2021, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 23rd, 2021. • Clarissa Square, 27, of Cornwall was arrested on January 12th, 202...
Reduce emission from wood burning by taking the following actions: • Only burn dry, seasoned, wood. Seasoned, dry wood burns quicker and produces more heat. This means that fewer emissions are released which can harm health. • When purchasing a wood burning appliance or insert, check with the store to make sure it is EPA or CSA Approved/Certified because they are more efficient in burning wood and they also reduce the amount of pollutants released. • When changing an existing or purchasing a new wood burning appliance, consider a diffe...
Ingredients: • 3 - garlic cloves, minced • 1 - green bell pepper, chopped • 14 1/2 ounces - crushed tomatoes • 1/2-pound - raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 3 cups - chicken broth • 1/2 cup - chopped white onion • 1/3 cup - shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish • 1 tablespoon - chopped fresh basil • 2 teaspoons - chopped fresh oregano • 1/8 teaspoon - red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicy!) • 4 ounces - uncooked dry gemelli or penne pasta • Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Directions • In the slow cooker,...
Salary: Based on AMBE Principal Salary Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including; 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 Peoples, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following position: Watchkeeper Application Deadline: January 20, 2021 Full job description and application can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Please submit a completed application to: Angela Robert, Assistant Superintendent Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 The Salmon River Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age,...
Salary: AMBE Associate Principal Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including: 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 borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario...
This position is under the direct supervision and direction of the Akwesasne Communication Society. Position requires a review of the CKON Radio Financial Records to verify efficiency and best practices are being followed. Work hours would vary for a very focused work load, twice a year. Must have proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. Must present to the ACS twice yearly, after completing the review of the CKON Finances. A report will also need to be completed at the Annual General Assembly of the Akwesasne Communication Society....
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is now accepting sealed bids to provide gasoline and diesel fuel for their vehicle fleet until January 25th at 3:00 p.m. Bid packages can be picked up in the lobby of Ionkwakiohkwaróron or can be obtained by emailing Procurement at [email protected]. Questions can be directed to the Procurement Department through their email or by calling (518) 358-2272 ext. 2238....
Sha’tekohshéhne are to be done every year, 5 sleeps after the first new moon of winter. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only the Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers will conduct the ceremonies this year on behalf of the people. There will be no naming this year. The Leadership will reconsider naming in the Spring. It is the duty of the leadership to ensure that our ceremonies continue and to look out for the safety of the people. We hope that everyone will carry a good mind and peaceful thoughts and allow the leadership to carry out ou...
Beginning on June 24, Katelyn Fedorak, NP and Janet Brant, NP will provide blood work for community members each Wednesday at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. To book an appointment for blood work, please call 613-932-5808. Please be advised that patients will be required to: • Arrive at their designated time. Patients that arrive late may not be able to be accommodated. • Call the KMC and notify them of their arrival. Patients are asked to remain in their vehicle until a staff member informs them and allows entry into the clinic. • Be scree...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) is conducting a Community survey as part of completing its Strategic Housing Plan. We are asking for your input and opinion so that we can best plan for our community housing needs for the next 5+ years. Your responses will help us to craft stronger funding applications, structure housing policies and create safe and affordable housing for all. Community members without access to the survey online may contact the Home Improvement Program to cast an anonymous submission. We ask that you complete the survey...
• THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021 at 12:10 PM Offered for: Kenneth R. Arquette • FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 at 12:10 pm Offered for: Michael J. Herne • SATURDAY JANUARY 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM Offered for: Abram Leo Francis • SUNDAY JANUARY 17, 2021 at 10:00 am Offered for: Reginald and Russell Mitchell by Winnifred Mitchell • MONDAY JANUARY 18, 2021 NO MASS • TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2021 at 7:10 PM Offered for: Alexander Roundpoint • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 at 12:10 PM Offered for: Mary Ellen Jackson • THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 at 12:10 PM Offered for:...
For those 18 years of age and younger: -Salmon River Central provides breakfast and lunch -Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club provides dinner For our elders: -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging provides daily hot meals or shelf stable food. For families: -Mohawk Indian Housing has a monthly food pantry -Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Food Distribution Program is open by appointment M-W-F Contact the EOC @ 518-320-0019 M-F 9-5 for more information....
A reminder that construction for Fibre to the Home will begin Monday, January 4th and will continue for 6-8 weeks in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The construction includes boring to place conduits underground with a backhoe digging entry points for the boring drill. The construction will occur Monday through Friday from approximately 7am until dusk. What to expect: Construction along the side of the road on every street of Tsi Snaihne. The potential to have multiple bore drilling running simultaneously in different areas There will be no...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: Jan.15th-Jake LaFrance Jan. 16th-Marlene McGregor Jan. 17th-Jeffray Montroy & Keith Edwards Jan 18th-Cheryl Holmes & Robin Miller Jan. 19th-Bessie Mitchell Jan. 21st-Randall Cook & Veronica Cook FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK: I am disappointed to tell you that we will not be able to re-open the senior center for indoor meals and activities until sometime in the new year. This was a difficult d...
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, the Province of Ontario declared a second State of Emergency and issued a “stay-at-home” order effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 am for at least 28 days. This order means that all persons in Ontario must remain in their home except for essential purposes. Going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, exercising, and carrying out employment responsibilities is allowed. Ontario has now also limited outdoor gatherings to a maximum of (5) five people. The Mohawk Council of Akw...
Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than February 2, 2021. Claimant: Anthony O. Tillman -P.O. Box 1158 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Wanda Johnson - P.O. Box 138 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Crystal King - 191 Raquette Point Rd. Akwesasne, NY 13655 Property in...
