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By Kaniehtonkie Court documents allege more than 270 kilograms of Canadian-grown marijuana hidden in the floorboards of the three trailers headed for Florida was intercepted. The convoy of pickup trucks with trailers was pulled over near Lake Placid on Hwy 87 south on February 5, 2021. The bust was part of a multi-agency operation that included cellphone wiretaps and surveillance and headed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Surveillance included the tracking of boats crossing th...
By Andy Gardner AKWESASNE — The St. Regis Mohawk Health Services director says they’re prioritizing getting COVID-19 vaccines to elders with co-morbid illnesses. “Our priorities continue to focus of those most vulnerable, (age) 65 and above and those with severe chronic illness,” said Health Services Director Michael Cook. He said as of Wednesday morning, Feb. 10, they’ve given out over 1,000 doses of the vaccine, 880 first doses and 200 booster shots. “By the end of this week we will have added another 200 booster doses with 400 prime doses...
Toronto, ON – The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the Elders' Council is the 2020 recipient of the Guthrie Award, the Foundation's signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions. The Elders' Council was established using Indigenous methodologies to support the work of the Indigenous Justice Division (IJD) of the Ministry of the Attorney General. The Council holds positions for up to 13 Indigenous Elders who are Knowledge Keepers from across Ontario. T...
Saranac Lake will continue their 120-year-old tradition of hosting the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, even during the pandemic. However, there is just one catch – committee members would prefer you stay away and stay home, if you're not local. This year the Saranac Lake ice castle is a gesture to the past year with "thank you" signs to essential workers, and socially distant thrones. In following NYS COVID guidelines, Saranac Lake locals will wear masks, distance themselves from others, and c...
Friends of Ganondagan and Rematriation Magazine are pleased to announce the inaugural Haudenosaunee Filmmakers Festival (HHF). Indigenous filmmakers, actors, and producers from across the Confederacy will be the center of attention at the HFF. Co-hosted by Friends of Ganondagan and Rematriation Magazine the HHF will be the premier showcase and network for Haudenosaunee film industry artists. The festival will connect Haudenosaunee filmmakers with resources and opportunities to screen their...
Henry E. Lazore, age 85 of Corning, New York passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Akwesasne to Albert and Margaret (Tarbell) Lazore. He married Shirley Wheeler and together they enjoyed 47 years of marriage. He served this country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Henry worked as an Iron Worker for Local #440 for 27 years. He worked on many structures in the Southern Tier and would often point out that he built "that... Full story
Louis M. Barnes, 64 of 87 Jock Road, Akwesasne, suddenly passed away Monday February 1, 2021 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Louis was born August 1, 1956 in Massena, NY the son of the late William & late Margaret (Arquette) Barnes. He attended the St. Regis Mohawk School and Massena Central High School. Louis was an EMT with the Mohawk Council Ambulance Service in its early years. He cherished his time spent with family and with his dog Izzy. He especially enjoyed long drives to the mountains &... Full story
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Live returns Feb. 11 with a new slate of exciting and timely programs focused on outdoor recreation, environmental issues, local history and other topics. Hosted on Zoom by North Country Community College and its partners, North Country Live has provided more than 15 free webinars, presentations, and panel discussions since it was launched at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020. The upcoming edition of North Country Live, sponsored by International Paper, will feature the following sessions, e...
Clarkson University has been recognized by Intelligent.com as one of the Top 50 Best Colleges in New York State and awarded top ranking status for eight-degree programs. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. Intelligent.com analyzed thousands of schools with comparable programs on a scale of 0 to 100, with Clarkson...
HOFSTRA • Hofstra University announces that Kyran Sunday, Akwesasne, was recently made to the dean’s list fall 2020 semester by achieving a GPA of at least 3.5. NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S LIST – Grade point average of 3.50 or better • Rosalie Morris • Raven Oakes • Wraven Sunday • Patricia Thomas VICE PRESIDENT’S LIST – Grade point average of 3.25 – 3.49 • Crystal B. King • Carly Lafrance SUNY CANTON DEAN’S LIST HONORS – • Jheri White, Finance Major, Akwesasne • RaeAnn A. Adams, Management Major, Akwesasne • Mia Arnold, He...
Written by Joaqlin Estus from Indian Country Today (1/25/2021) A Diné woman who knows what it's like to live without electricity and has fought for solar energy for her people has been selected to head the U.S. Office of Indian Energy Programs and Policy. She'll be taking over a program that the Trump administration nearly brought to its knees by cutting its budget by two-thirds. Wahleah Johns is co-founder and director of Native Renewables, a company that brings solar energies to Native...
6. In our ongoing effort to keep the community updated with the latest on the COVID-19 positive case reported at the Iakhihsohtha Lodge, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are informing the community that Iakhihsohtha Lodge has been removed from outbreak status, as of February 10, 2021, following two (2) weeks of negative COVID-19 results for both residents and staff members. To be removed from outbreak status, a facility or long-term care (LTC) residence has to have completed two weeks of negative COVID-19 test results for all staff,...
I sincerely apologize for not posting in the newspaper in an exceptionally long time, personal life had taken over, however, I have been reaching out to the “Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)” community. In conjunction with a “team” that I have formed we have plans to help Akwesasne ASD children. There are tons of information that needs to be gathered from the community. Information such as Has child been diagnosed. What was diagnoses? What type of need is required? What is the severity? What is the age of child(ren)? What services are you get...
By Andy Gardner LOUISVILLE – The Town of Louisville may take over the Massena Country Club, but a country club official says the golf course will open later this year, regardless. “We’re in the process of negotiating that possibility,” said Town Supervisor Larry Legault. “Hopefully either February or March, a decsion will be made on which way it’s going to be going forward.” The New York Power Authority owns the actual land. Massena Country Club, Inc. owns the buildings and equipment. Tim Peets, president of the Massena Country Club Board of...
Author Unknown Reprint from 2008 Originally submitted by Tom Porter Rise with our Elder Brother, the Sun. Pray often. The Creator will listen if you only speak. Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance. Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow others to make your path for you. It is your road. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you. Treat the guest in your home with much consideration. Serve them the best f...
By Andy Gardner POTSDAM — Clarkson University has moved to “Red Alert Level 1” which means the school has shifted all classes to fully remote and all athletic contests are on hold. “Today we have had 18 new positive test results for COVID-19 from our community members and 15 cases were reported yesterday,” Clarkson VP for External Relations Kelly Chezum said in a statement on the universities webpage. “Golden Knights, we need to stop the spread now.” • All small group gatherings will need to move to virtual access. • The gyms and fitness facili...
Terry Thomas, age 33, of Hogansburg, New York, was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute a large amount of marijuana in Clinton County. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division As part of his guilty plea, Thomas admitted that on May 16, 2019, he transported 12 hockey bags containing 337 pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute the drugs in the...
1. Tekonnonhwará:tons Kanoronhkhwáhtshera Awenhnísera - Happy Valentine's Day 2. Kaié:ri iawén:re ne Enníska - February 14th 3. Kanoronkhwahtsha Aohiatónhsera - A valentine's card 4. Katsi'tsianó:ron (teiohnionwarón:ton otsì:tsia ) - Rose 5. Skenthòhkwa otsì:tsia - A bouquet of flowers 6. Ska'neróhkwa otsikhè:ta- Box of candy 7. Awé:ri nikaieron'tò:ten - It is heart shaped 8. Watewerátas - Balloons 9. Cupid a'én:na tánon kaién:kwire ráhawe - Cupid is holding a bow and arrow 10. Konianonhtónnion...
• A man armed with a gun robs Billy’s Bingo Hall • Two men were shot at while crossing the frozen river on snowmobiles near Sugarbush Island. • Local Basketmaker, Anges Garrow celebrates her 91st birthday. • The Akwesasne Literacy Center located in Snye celebrates its grand opening. • A house in Kanatakon is awakened by the sound of gun shots. Police find bullets in their siding. • Delegates from Kahnawake, Tyendinaga, Akwesasne, and Kanehsatake joined leaders from Onondaga, Oneida, Tuscarora and Tonawanda to discuss working together and...
By Andy Gardner High school athletes may soon be back on the courts and in rinks, but the season would be quite short. Many Section 10 school officials have been in the process of creating safety plans, which would then be subject to review by local departments of public health. Salmon River Central’s Board of Education was to have met Wednesday, Feb. 10. Their agenda didn’t appear to have any sports-related action or discussion items. Massena’s school board was to have hosted their monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11. They’re both schedul...
Reprinted with permission from ACLU. When people took to the streets this year to protest racial injustice and police brutality against Black people, they faced a repressive, violent response from local police and federal agents. Some of these agents arrived with militarized uniforms, riot gear, and weapons, but, notably, no visible name labels, badges, or even insignia marking their government agency. Congress just put a stop to this corrosive and undemocratic secrecy, requiring federal agents to identify themselves. Tucked inside the...
The Akwesasne Harbor Development Corporation and the Cornwall Harbor Development Corporation are announcing an art contest! The winning artwork will be featured on the new Port Lands website (https://theportlands.org) and may be used on future signage and marketing material. The winning artist will also receive a prize valued at $500. The contest is open to all ages and to anyone in Akwesasne or Cornwall, amateur and professional artists, elders and youth. All artists are welcome to submit visual art that showcases the communities coming...
Reprinted with permission from EcoWatch. Let's not waste time. You will need: warm clothes, plenty of firewood and enough supplies (flour, yeast, toilet paper - the usual) to not have to leave the house for the next week or two. No, just kidding. For pandemic control, it would be helpful if we all stayed home, but as a precautionary measure against the approaching polar vortex, this would really be over the top. It's probably indeed going to be bitterly cold in much of the Northern Hemisphere,...
With the coronavirus outbreak still raging worldwide, nationally and locally, the one thing we know for sure is that COVID-19 is very good at infecting people - even those who show no symptoms but could spread it to you. Here are ways you are catching the virus without realizing it. 1. You’ve Gone Shopping and Mixed with Other People COVID-19 spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes small droplets with the virus into the air. If you breathe them in or you touch the surface they have landed on, you may develop infection. That is why s...
By Kaniehtonkie The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held their monthly meeting virtually, which meant for a long, time consuming time frame. Even without any major technical glitches, the meeting presented itself at over 2 hours and 50 seconds. A considerable amount of time was spent on community members asking questions in regard to SRMT/Tewathahonni Corporation are taking steps to terminate their agreement with MMJ BioPharma Cultivation Inc. On January 29, 2021, the SRMT had notified MMJ BioPhamra of their intent to terminate the lease, since then t...
