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AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation is proud to announce it is helping build a strong foundation and future for a new initiative of the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Program. Seven hundred (700) lacrosse sticks were donated to support the Iroquois National's efforts to share and grow the love for lacrosse through youth development clinics that will be hosted in Haudenosaunee communities. "The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation was created with the purpose of h...
By Andy Gardner HOGANSBURG – A Hogansburg resident was arrested Feb. 17 in connection with an alleged failed smuggling incident. Kyle Thompson, 28, of Hogansburg, was charged with alien smuggling. The recent announcement of the arrest came from Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Robert N. Garcia, chief patrol agent for United States Border Patrol’s Swanton Sector. Federal authorities allege that Thompson was arrested while transporting two illegal aliens who had illegally crossed into the United States via the St. Law...
St. Lawrence University's Board of Trustees has elected Andrew (Andy) Chan '14 and Emma Phillips '16 as McCurdy-Sprague trustees with terms beginning June 1, 2021 and concluding May 31, 2025. McCurdy-Sprague trustees are named in honor of Delos McCurdy, one of the first two graduates in St. Lawrence's first graduating class in 1865, and Sarah Elmira Sprague, one of the first two women to graduate in 1866. McCurdy-Sprague trustees exist to ensure young alumni have a voice in University direction...
We are writing to provide an update of the renovations that have been made to the cookhouse/longhouse during the past year, all of which was made possible through community fundraisers. The August 2020 Facebook Auction with donations made by community members raised $18,727 US and $18,889 CDN. The fundraiser was held specifically to benefit the Mohawk Nation Cookhouse/Longhouse renovations to ensure handicap accessibility and safety for all who enter. Many thanks to the ladies that created and...
By Kaniehtonkie During a global pandemic, COVID positive Akwesasronon are left without local support. Support in the sense of dealing with long term COVID symptoms. More than a year into the pandemic, it’s not clear how many Covid-19 patients go on to develop what’s called ‘long-term Covid’, or ‘Long Covid’. A recent study that included mostly people who had just mild cases found 30% were reporting symptoms as long as nine months after contracting the virus. Other studies have found a higher percentage. From the site of the first COVID outbr...
By Marcia Dunn. Reprinted with permission from Indian County Today. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A NASA rover streaked through the orange Martian sky and landed on the planet Thursday, accomplishing the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on Mars. Ground controllers at the space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, cheered and exchanged fist bumps and high-fives in triumph — and relief — on receiving confirmation that the six-wheeled Perseverance had touched...
By Mary Annette Pember. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Many across the country are battling the aftermath of a Feb. 13 winter storm as nearly 3.4 million customers around the U.S. are still without electricity or heat. The demand for power overwhelmed power grids unprepared for climate change. Temperatures hovered in the single digits as snow and ice storms hit parts of Texas where winter temperatures seldom fall below 40 degrees. The latest storm front was expected to bring more hardship to Texas, Arkansas and the Lower...
Last week I posted a flyer regarding Table Talk on Autism. It's a free event, just email the contact name listed. These individuals are interested in hearing the stories of how families in First Nations communities are struggling to cope with the everyday needs of our special needs children. How can we get more support for First Nations families? This is just part of the Autism Awareness needed to bring light to what is the greatest need for our families and children. I encourage anyone to sign...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College 1ST WAMPUM I, Hiawatha and the Sachems have planted a tree of Peace, which we will call Tsioneratisekowa, at your settlement, Atotarhoh, in Onondaga. Under the shade of this great tree we have prepared seats for you and your cousin Sachems to keep and watch the Confederate Council Fire; all business of the Hotinonshonni (People of the Longhouse) will be conducted here before you and your Sachems. 2ND WAMPUM From this Great Tree of Peace, four ro...
1. Kateniiontáhshions - I am taking my apron off 2. Kakia'tahnháhshions - I am taking my belt off 3. Kakia'karíhshions - I am taking my blouse off 4. Tekatenon'tahnhákhshions - I am taking my bra off 5. Kathniotahkontákwas - I am taking my brooch off 6. Kakia'tawi'táhshions - I am taking my coat /dress off 7. Kate'wahsaríhshions - I am taking my earrings off 8. Katsheronniáhshions - I am getting undressed 9. Tekatkahrahnháhshions - I am taking my glasses off 10. Kanonhwarorókhshions - I am taki...
By Beverly Law and William Moomaw. Reprinted with permission from EcoWatch Protecting forests is an essential strategy in the fight against climate change that has not received the attention it deserves. Trees capture and store massive amounts of carbon. And unlike some strategies for cooling the climate, they don’t require costly and complicated technology. Yet although tree-planting initiatives are popular, protecting and restoring existing forests rarely attracts the same level of support. As an example, forest protection was notably missing...
By Andy Gardner The director of St. Regis Mohawk Health Services says tribal officials were not consulted or asked to review the high-risk sports safety plans recently passed by the respective Salmon River and Massena boards of education. Meanwhile, public health directors in Franklin and St. Lawrence County acknowledge that there will still be a risk of transmitting COVID-19 as a result. “We have not been asked to review any type of plan,” said Mike Cook, St. Regis Mohawk Health Services director. “I believe as a courtesy; the tribe shoul...
By: Angele D'Alessio, Mental Health Promoter Canadian grain farmer Sean Stanford hit a low point a few years ago. His crops were poor, bills were piling up and he was struggling to handle his workload. His situation worsened until it caused a health crisis. While lying in bed one day, he felt a crushing weight on his chest and one of his arms. He was sure he was having a heart attack, but a doctor diagnosed him with extreme anxiety. Stanford's experience is not uncommon among Canadian farmers. M...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Where agriculture is concerned, dairy is king (or is dairy queen?) in northern NY State. Looking out the window now in late February, though, it looks like we should be growing snow peas or iceberg lettuce. Actually, for farmers, maple producers, foresters and gardeners, there is an upside to having plenty of winter white stuff. Snow has been called “the poor person’s fertilizer” because it’s a source of trace elements and more importantly, of plant-available forms of nitrogen, a nutrient often in short supply....
My heart is heavy... yet incredibly hopeful I listen to my children’s voices in full expression Each and every day beauty and majesty of being alive With my loved ones My dear family, my relations Reverence sings my spirit I smudge, hold my baby’s ever so close Our love drums beat in unison Niawen : kowa Hope I can nourish you all to the best of my ability While still being gently with myself and each other You both are my greatest teacher Patience of the capture... capturing the beauty of every moment No matter how perfectly- imperfect Wah...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. Democratic Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico will continue to testify for her nomination to become the next secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Haaland, Laguna and Jemez Pueblos, answered a series of questions for 2 1/2 hours from a bipartisan group of 20 senators on the Senate Committee of Energy and Natural Resources Tuesday. The questioning continues Wednesday. Here are the updates from Wednesday, February 24, 2021 hearing:...
11 Ottawa, Traditional unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Overall, active case counts continue to decline, with 1,443 active cases reported as of February 23, 2021. While, to date, there has not been a confirmed case of a variant of concern on-reserve, ISC knows that the variants first identified in the United Kingdom (B.1.1.7), South Africa (B.1.351), and Brazil (P.1) are here, in Canada....
9 AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting eight (8) new cases of COVID-19 today – making 50 total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. Three (3) relatives have resolved and one (1) community member remains hospitalized. There are 39 family members and friends in quarantine at home to prevent further spread. We wish them all a safe recovery and ask individuals to please answer the phone call if you're contacted by public hea...
10 AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting two (2) new cases of COVID-19 – making 48 total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. Three (3) community members have resolved however, 39 family members and friends are in quarantine at home to prevent further spread. One (1) relative remains hospitalized and we extend them wishes for a safe recovery. We want everyone to remain healthy and safe during this difficult time, so please ans...
Parents/guardians, staff and students at Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS) received notification on Monday, February 22 that two individuals at the school have tested positive for COVID-19. This is not an outbreak as these two cases are not linked. One of the cases was identified as no risk as the individual was not at the school during the time of communicability. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is working closely with the school and is actively communicating with all individuals who have had a possible high-ri...
9 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports five (5) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 22, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: • New Positive Cases: 5 • Current Active: 28 • Total Cases: 216 • COVID-Related Passings: 1 Community, 6 Long-term Care The Department of Health would like to remind the community that we need your assistance to slow/stop the spread of COVID-19 by strictly adhering to the public health measures...
By Mahlon Smoke As the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines begin distribution throughout the USA, there have been plenty of cities and states who have been doing what they can to make sure that doctors, nurses, and essential workers are the first to get the vaccine. On December 29th, 2020, the Moderna Vaccine began to be distributed in Akwesasne through SRMT Medical clinic, with the first batch of doses being given to doctors, nurses, and offering the remaining doses to Elders 65-years and older, until they could get more for the rest of the...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of February 20, 2021. Atlantic – 0 Cases Quebec – 4 Cases Ontario – 73 Cases Manitoba – 133 Cases Saskatchewan – 73 Cases Alberta – 66 Cases British Columbia – 77 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Canada: 852,269 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 283,666 total cases, 7,880 active cases (including 10,330 deaths, 265,456 resolved) Ontario: 295,...
Daily Statistics for Tuesday, February 23, 2021: New Positives: 16 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 334 Community Active: 144 New Deaths: 1 New Recovered: 9 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 575 DOCCS Inmate Active: 190 Active Cases by Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional: 45, Franklin Correctional: 140, Upstate Correctional: 5 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 2184 Confirmed Positive: 2055 Probable: 129 Deaths: 13 Recovered: 1837 Daily Statistics for Monday, February 22, 2021: New Positives: 19 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 328 Community...
Daily COVID-19 statistics for Wednesday, February 24th: 36 (thirty-six) new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 5,975 (five thousand nine hundred seventy-five) 431 (four hundred thirty-one) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts. 5,464 (five thousand four hundred sixty-four) cases have been released from isolation. 18 (eighteen) cases are hospitalized. 80 (eighty) deaths have occurred; this f...
