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Every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day is celebrated to raise global awareness about the important role of wetlands for people and the planet. World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands that was held on February 2nd 1971. It was established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet. World Wetlands Day was celebrated for the first time in 1997 and has grown remarkably since then. This year's theme "Wetlands for a...
Akwesasne, NY - Within the Akwesasne Housing Authority training room, an enormous group of Veterans from US military branches gathered to learn about the many benefits that are available to them. Speakers from all around New York State such as US Department of US Veterans Affairs, Gerald H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, a Mobile Veterans Center with a Readjustment Counselor, and Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program came to offer support and education about every benefit that they have...
Two Hogansburg men were arrested February 1, 2018 on federal drug conspiracy charges alleging that they arranged to transport, store, and distribute hundreds of pounds of marijuana in Franklin, Onondaga and Oswego counties, according to the Department of Justice. They, along with five other defendants, appeared the same day in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in Syracuse. They are charged in two criminal complaints. Chadwick Swamp, 48, and Winston Francis, 26, both of Hogansburg, are charged in a criminal...
In a big week for Salmon River varsity sports, the Lady Shamrocks clinched the Section 10 hockey title and a boys basketball standout scored his 1,000th career point. On Feb. 3, the girls hockey team defeated Potsdam for the sectional banner at Pine Street Arena. They will advance to the high school Frozen Four on Feb. 10 and 11 at SUNY Oswego. At the Section 10 title bout, Salmon River posted the first goal just 90 seconds into regulation off the stick of Lexi Lazore. Brycelan Sunday notched...
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Joseph "Rawena`satste" Bonaparte passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was 82. Joseph was the beloved husband of Andrea Oakes, and dear father of Darren Bonaparte (Jennifer), Dawn Lazore (Matthew), Joey Bonaparte Jr., Brittany Bonaparte and Yolande Peters (David). He will be sadly missed by 18 grandchildren: Nicole, Kari, Zachary, John, Graham, Yanenowi, Jacob, Jade, Elijah, Ariel, Aiden, Evan, Anthony, Jacob, Maverick, Drayton, Trinity and Bailey. Survived by 2 sisters, E...
Laura Molay McDonald July 24, 1958 – Dec. 19, 2017 We the family of Laura "Molay" McDonald would like to thank everyone for their support in our time of need. If it was a hug, a shoulder to cry on, a food donation, a card or flowers, we greatly appreciate it. Thank you to Chad and staff at Donaldson Funeral Home. The Death Benefits Group, the Home Makers, Marlon Johnson, the prayer group, the brothers and sisters of HAVFD and to the Snye Rec. and Tina's Pride for the excellent meal. Thank you t...
Jerry with his snowmobile team, DJ, Troy and Joy. With Love, Barbara and family...
CONGRATULATIONS ELDERS 68 YEARS OLD AND OLDER! At the February Tribal monthly meeting, Tribal Council announced that tentatively starting July 1, 2018 they will start paying seniors 68 years old and older $200 a month. I say tentatively because they have found the money to pay the benefit, but before it can start there is still a lot of work that needs to be done! I urge seniors to call Tribal Council, not only to thank them for finally making progress, but also to remind them of the importance of this benefit. Attendance at monthly Tribal...
(December 2017) WASHINGTON – The United States Mint officially announced the reverse (tails) design of the 2018 Native American $1 Coin. The coin's theme pays homage to sports legend Jim Thorpe. The 2018 reverse design depicts Jim Thorpe, with the foreground elements highlighting his football and Olympic achievements. Inscriptions are "JIM THORPE," "WA-THO-HUK" (Thorpe's Sac and Fox tribe name), "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "$1." United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso c...
Submitted by Abby Langdon, CCE Afterschool Program Coordinator The Mentoring Program that takes place in the Salmon River school district took a big hit this year. A program that has been funded through the national 4-H council down to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County for the past five years has now ended due to lack of federal funds. Over the five years of operation, the Mentoring Program has worked with 244 youth (mentees) in grades 5 through 8. Several of these program...
January 26, 2018 | The Indian Law Resource Center Board of Directors announced Robert “Tim” Coulter, the Center’s founder and long-time executive director, has asked the Board to find his successor while he is in good health and able to continue working to assure a smooth transition. Coulter, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, established the nonprofit law and advocacy organization in 1978 to provide free legal assistance to Indian and other Native nations and peoples to help them protect their lands and cultures and fight systemi...
TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) invites the community to enjoy a festive, hearty meal at the annual Pea Soup and Johnnycake Lunch on Saturday, February 10 from 11:00am-2:00pm at The TAUNY Center. This event has become a Canton Winterfest tradition. Pea soup is often served in Quebecois sugar shacks during maple season. Green or split yellow peas are flavored with salt pork (though TAUNY will serve a vegetarian version as well), simmered until good and savory, and served piping hot. Pea soup came to the North Country with the many Q...
The Saint Regis February monthly meeting proved to be an unusual meeting starting with an emotional beginning and ending with a surprised thank you. First on the agenda was the inaugural presentation of the Community Recognition Awards by Sub Chief Agnes Jacobs (please see “Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Honors Three Heroes” in this issue). The Tribe is exploring the possibility of erecting streetlights in Akwesasne at most intersections and as one community member suggested – at high accident sites. Working with National Grid, the operating cost...
(February 5, 2018) Winter storms and the flu don’t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school – it also means they can’t keep their American Red Cross blood donation appointments. The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the blood supply for patients in need. In 2018, severe winter weather forced about 600 blood drives to cancel, resulting in more than 17,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations. And, widespread flu across the U.S. has resulted in lower turnout at blood drive...
Fri. Feb. 9th Dr. Saylor, AMC 9:00-11:30 minor emergency walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn, AMC 9:00-11:30-by appt. Mon. Feb. 12th No provider Tues. Feb. 13th No provider Wed. Feb. 14th Dr. Letourneau, AMC 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:00-by appt. Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha Well Women’s Clinic 9:15-2:30-by appt. Thurs. Feb. 15th Dr. Horn, AMC @ Iakhihsohtha-booked follow-ups 9:00-11:30-by appt. 1:30-2:30-by appt....
Fri. Feb. 9th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-same day appt. Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral and follow-ups Mon. Feb. 12th No Provider Tues. Feb. 13th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-same day appt. 20 patient limit Wed. Feb. 14th Janet Brant, NP Well Women’s Clinic 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. Thurs. Feb. 15th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt....
Fri. Feb. 9th No Provider Mon. Feb. 12th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appt. Tues. Feb. 13th No Provider Wed. Feb. 14th No Provider Thurs. Feb. 15th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appt....
Check Out These Native American Athletes at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics...
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DO NOT pour greases, fats and oils down the drain DO NOT attach a garbage disposal to your sink for the purpose of disposing of meat bones, coffee grounds or other foods that are difficult to biodegrade DO NOT dispose of paints or household chemicals in the drain and use disinfectants in small amounts DO NOT dispose of any automobile fluids down any drain DO NOT kill the beneficial bacteria in your septic system by rinsing pesticides, herbicides or any other toxins down the drain DO NOT dispose of any non-degradable items in your toilet DO NOT...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, CCE St. Lawrence County Winter is not the season when people think about tents, except maybe to be glad they don’t live in one. I do have friends who love winter camping, and the fact they have never extended an invitation is evidence of how much they value our friendship. Oddly enough, winter is a crucial time to look for signs of forest-tent caterpillars (FTC). In spite of their name, FTC do not weave a silken tent-like nest as do their close cousins the eastern tent cate...
Submitted by Lynda Brown Tsi Snaihne School held its annual "Science on the Wall" competition for grades 1-5 on Tuesday, December 12th. Dwayne Thomas, Chief April Adams-Phillips, Kevin Brisson, Father Patrick, Andrea Carpenter, Jennifer Boots, Brandon David, Tracie Cook and Taylor Armstrong graciously volunteered their time and expertise as judges for the event. We would like to thank ACFS for donating some prizes to the winners. The following students are moving on to the United Counties...
Submitted by John Kahionhes Fadden Pictographic images existed throughout the Americas in many forms, reflecting different cultural groups. In the Southwest, images were pecked onto stone surfaces and are called petroglyphs. Some exist in the Northeast as well. Throughout the western plains pictographic images were used to identify cultural groups, express achievements, and to decoratively enhance dwellings. Teepees of buffalo hide carried images of clan, nation, and legend as did shields and clothing. To the south and on into South America,...
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