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By Emily Russell. NCPR Adirondack Reporter. The Grand Lake Reserve, about 10 miles east of the St. Lawrence River in Jefferson County, is now protected against future development. The reserve is a 1,072-acre tract of land near Alexandria Bay. It's part of a network of nature preserves owned by the Indian River Lakes Conservancy. The IRLC protected the Grand Lake Reserve through a forever-wild conservation easement held by the Northeast Wilderness Trust. "Access to this program and the...
Taking care: We recognize this news release may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honor Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of government policies that were harmful to Indigenous Peoples. OTTAWA – On Friday, February 17, the Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Kathryne Bomberger, Director-General of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), announced the signing of a Technical Arrangemen...
By Isaac White. The Haudenosaunee Everlasting Academy of Learning (HEAL) held a luncheon to showcase their new building and give words of appreciation and recognition for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Council, as well as all those who assisted in making the new traditional healing lodge and facility a reality. Many community members, local journalists, as well as members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, and SRMT staff were in attendance for the welcoming presence of the HEAL facility...
by Kaniehtonkie After almost two hundred years in a museum's possession, a medicine mask and a turtle rattle have been returned the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. A delegation from the Haudenosaunee External Relations Committee travelled to Geneva, Switzerland, last week to retrieve a medicine mask and turtle rattle from the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG). "It was like the mask was sleeping for 200 years and the mask is now coming back awake," said Kenneth Deer, Kanien'kehá:ka, Ka...
Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Abul Basar Baki and Phillip White-Cree, coordinator of Indigenous community support and outreach and instructor of history at Clarkson, have received an award in the amount of $398,544 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which will renew the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program called Aquatic Science, Engineering, and Technology (ASET). The award will bring 10 undergraduates to Clarkson each...
Students in Mrs. Harvey's Library classes at Salmon River Elementary School made Valentine's Day cards for local nursing home residents. On Tuesday, February 14th, Ms. LaFrance delivered 50 cards to residents of the Tsiionkwanonhsote Long Term Care Facility in Akwesasne. Residents were extremely thankful to receive the cards students made, many exclaiming how it made their day. Photos courtesy of Margaret LaFrance....
By Andy Gardner. The Salmon River boys hockey team took a historic win over Malone, completing their NAC slate with a perfect 15-0 record. It’s the first time that’s happened in the history of the program. The Shamrocks boys and girls 2022-23 basketball seasons closed out in Class B semifinals against Gouverneur. In other action, the Blue Devils sat down the Raiders at Massena. Thursday, Feb. 16, girls basketball semifinal, Gouverneur 80 Salmon River 32 – Tekaieren’t Tabor led the Shamrocks with 10 points as the Wildcats went on to take th...
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College welcomes prospective students and their families to all its locations – Malone, Saranac Lake, Ticonderoga and Akwesasne -- for Campus Visit Days events. Running Feb. 21-24, Campus Visit Days offer an opportunity for visitors to tour the college's classrooms and facilities, meet with members of the admissions and financial aid offices, program faculty and others who will help support them throughout their college experience. Prospective students wil...
According to a statement made by the Carter Center, former president Jimmy Carter is receiving hospice care at home. He made the choice following many brief hospital visits, according to a statement from the center. The charity created by the 98-year-old former president said that Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.” The statement has full support of his medical team and his family included, “asks for privacy at this time and is grateful for t...
New York State police are attempting to determine the identity of a person caught on surveillance footage who may have a connection to a homicide that occurred two weeks ago in St. Lawrence County. Other than declaring they want to identify and find the person, state police will not specify why they are looking for them. The body of Ronald Durham, 72, a resident of Gouverneur, was discovered on February 11 with stab wounds to his neck at the East Side Cemetery on Van Buren Road in the village...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) Environment Division announces they will be distributing a food waste/community composing questionnaire to all Blue Bag customers on Enníska/February 28, 2023. The questionnaire will be left at each Blue Bag customer's door in a white envelope. The envelope will contain the questionnaire, a pen, a return envelope, and a paper binder. Blue Bag customers are being asked to fill out the questionnaire in its entirety. The questions will be about fo...
WENDAKE, QC – The Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) and the Grand Chiefs denounce the fact that, despite promises of co-development, the federal government is still presenting First Nations with an “accomplished fact”, i.e. a legislation on drinking water and wastewater that will be imposed upon them. The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is the regional political organization that brings together the 43 First Nations Chiefs of Quebec and Labrador. On February 15, AFNQL Chiefs, Grand Chiefs and First...
Smoky Lake, Alberta – Over the past two weekends, the Métis Nation of Alberta's (MNA) Children and Family Services Department hosted 30 families at Métis for the annual Connecting Through Culture Retreat, with this year's focus being on connecting to the outdoors and becoming a Métis winterer/hivernant. Activities included hide tanning, dog sledding, and traditional skills workshops. Families also familiarized themselves with wildlife at the Visons, Hopes, and Dreams Métis Crossing Wildl...
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 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club Dues for 2023 You can mail in your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 23rd-Dawn Harm, Kathi Jock & Iris Oakes-Fravel Feb. 24th-Charlie Daniels Feb. 25th-Ken Marlow & Nanci Ransom Feb. 27th-Jackie Mitchell Feb. 28th-Rose...
ST. REGIS MISSION MASS INTENTIONS FEBRUARY 21- MARCH 1, 2023 ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING MASKS AT ALL TIMES. THURSDAY FERUARY 23, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Michael King 25-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Ben Martin by the St. Regis Mission Family SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Philomena Bertha Thompson 11-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2023...
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of Sharon M. Cree, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Robert J. Cree in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Sharon M. Cree’s will or the appointment of Robert J. Cree as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by March 2, 2023. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any creditor shall c...
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of James E. Bero and Beatrice Bero, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Rory Bero, In the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice it hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of James E. Bero and/or Beatrice’s will or the appointment of Rory Bero as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by March 3, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their i...
Friday March 3rd @ 7:00p.m. Saturday March 4th @ 1:00p.m. Sunday March 5th @ 1:00p.m. Open to any teams -$100.00 per team of 5 (Teams = 5 Men, 5 women or any Mixed Ratio) Chinese Auction - 50/50 - Lottery Raffle - Bake Sale Sign up forms can be picked up at Lucky Strike Lanes Stop in to take advantage of our raffles Any questions contact Tammy Burdash at 518-521-4019...
On March 1, 2023 at 7:15p.m. Professor Ying Zhang (Psychology, Clarkson) will present her study on the effects of exposure to violence on babies & children’s behavior. How violent home environments can alter the development of self-regulation in children. The Science Café takes place at the Potsdam Civic Center in the Community room at 2 Park Street....
The Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES (EO/AAE) is currently accepting applications for the following anticipated positions: • New Visions Health Teacher Located at Adirondack Educational Center-Saranac Lake • Welding Teacher Located at Salmon River Central School • Health Occupations Teacher Located at North Franklin Education Center - Malone Salary for all positions: Starting at $51,865 with additional compensation-based experience and credit hours. Deadline to apply: March 27, 2023 Qualifications, job descriptions and applications can be found...
POSITIONS • HR Assistant • Nations Trading-Admin Assistant • Nations Trading -Brand Ambassador • Budtender • Line cook • Fuel Attendant • Cashier • Server • Grab-N-Go Worker • Cleaner For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x113 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at twinleafstores.com...
An opening reception for Tales From Bead Night, a virtual exhibit experience that showcases the work of sixteen Indigenous artists from different parts of North America, will take place on February 22 at 6:30 p.m. Tales From Bead Night underscores the connecting threads that bind these diverse artists and the distinctive practices that they each employ through its organization around four distinct themes: care, balance, voice, and home. The show features a variety of mediums, such as painting, drawing, sewing, weaving, working with porcupine...
On Saturday, February 18, 2023, the Akwesasne Animal Society (AAS) held its second Pet Paw Pantry, providing pet food to Akwesasne community members struggling to make ends meet. Niawenhkó:wa to Jennifer Herne, Jay Herne, Bram Herne, Bryce Herne, Niko Jacques, Derrick King, Jean Laffin, Lori Laffin, Tina Garrow, Kaly White, Mary Arquette, and Kanenishon Arquette for volunteering in frigid temperatures to distribute pet food, cat litter, blankets, leashes, treats, food dishes, and dog toys. A...
Ever since Bath and Bodyworks left the St. Lawrence Centre Mall in Massena, people who really appreciate beautifully scented products such as soaps were left without a source. The Morrison-Nowak family has changed this with the opening of Bath & Leather Boutique. Operating as a family-owned business, the Boutique offers handmade artisan soaps in fragrances that appeal to women, men, and children. Sara Morrison, our soap maker has several years of experience making these wonderful soaps with simple ingredients that are easily recognizable when...
AKWESASNE - Salute to Tribal Member Mike R. Cook, Commander of American Legion Post 1479, who was recently nominated to serve as chair of the Veterans Committee for United South and Eastern Tribes (USET)! Cook stepped up from Acting Chairman, to being elected by popular vote to the position of Chairman of the USET Veterans Affairs Committee during the USET/USET SPF 2023 Impact Week. "Mr. Cook has been instrumental in putting together a full informative Veteran Affairs Committee agenda for the...
