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WARRANT, FAIL TO COMPLY Cornwall, ON – A 36-year-old Akwesasne woman was arrested on Feb. 28, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Sept. 29, 2023, the woman was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not contact or communicate with her ex-boyfriend. It is alleged on this date; the woman contacted the man. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. A warrant was issued for her arrest. On Feb. 28, 2024, the woman was located, and the warrant was executed. She was held for a bail h...
KAHNAWAKE – On the evening of March 1, 2024, at 21:19, the Kahnawake Peacekeepers executed a search warrant at a residence on Cherry Crescent in the New Development. During the operation, Peacekeepers seized 222 pills, 11 baggies containing 5.5 grams of white powder, and a baggie containing a 1g rock. All substances are suspected amphetamines and will be sent to a laboratory for confirmation. Two local males, aged 41 and 40, and a female aged 30, were arrested. The 40-year-old male was released without being charged. The 41-year-old male has c...
Continued from last week. Although treaties may often have been bad deals for the Native nations, the United States and Canada chose not to honor those which exist because to do so would require the return of much of the economic base and sovereignty to the Haudenosaunee. The treaties contain the potential for independent survival of the Native people. The dishonoring of treaties is essential to the goal of the U.S. and Canadian vested interests which are organized to remove all obstacles to their exploitation of the Earth and her peoples. The...
By Isaac White. The Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled a groundbreaking investment exceeding $366 million. This investment, a critical component of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda, is poised to launch 17 innovative projects across 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities. Aimed at bolstering clean energy deployment in the nation’s most isolated and underserved regions, this initiative is a testament to the administration’s commitment to fostering an equitable, sustainable energy future. The funding, a direct outco...
The Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area (SDC) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with All Intentions Matter, a community-based youth program dedicated to providing opportunities for young people in Cornwall, Ontario, and surrounding areas. All Intentions Matter operates with a clear mission: to offer recreational activities and mentorship to support youth in positive community engagement. With a focus on inclusivity and safety, the program aims to empower young individuals,...
ALUS Ontario East – a program which helps farmers and ranchers deliver nature-based solutions on their land – is hosting a free Agri-Action Lunch & Learn event in Long Sault on March 27 to bring together local famers interested in agricultural stewardship practices and to share available resources and funding opportunities for their implementation. “Stewardship best management practices can have a transformative impact on your farm’s sustainability by improving soil health, reducing erosion, retaining valuable nutrients, and much more,...
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College is inviting the public to join the college community for a program about the upcoming total solar eclipse. Seth McGowan, president of the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory in Tupper Lake, will present “The Great Adirondack Eclipse” at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 8. The program will take place in S-19, Mulholland Hall, on the college’s Saranac Lake campus, and it will also be available online. McGowan, who is also a member of the college Board of Trustees, will describe the “secret recipe” b...
Taonsakaté:ni ne átste It ought to change outside again Ensewenhniserésha’ne The days will get long again Ohrhonkéhrtsi á:re tontakarahkwíneken’ne The sun is up early in the morning again Sénha karì:wes á:re ienskaráhkwen’ne The sunset is later in the day again Ensewenhniserehsónhake The days will be long again Sénha karì:wes á:re tenkió:karahwe It will get dark later again Enwá:ton sénha karì:wes átste enwé:seke nó:nen entewaio’tenhserén:ta’ne tánon entewateweienstá:ko We can spend more time outside after work and school Nó:nen iorákote,...
Montana State University (MSU) became the focal point for a significant announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The university was chosen to lead a pioneering initiative aimed at aiding communities and tribal nations across six states to navigate the complexities of environmental and energy challenges. With a grant of at least $10 million, MSU is set to establish a regional partnership under the EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program. This program represents a vital step t...
Submitted by: Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain East Did you know that gratitude is associated with many mental and physical benefits? Studies have shown that when people are feeling thankful it can improve their sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude can also decrease anxiety, depression, and risk of disease (1). In their article on Psychology Today, Amy Morin (2015) described 7 scientifically proven benefits of gratitude (2). Here is a summary of them all and suggestions to improve...
A major development in the awareness and preservation of Indigenous heritage is the innovative cooperation that has emerged between Lehigh University and the Delaware Nation. Thanks to the partnership, more than ninety Indigenous artifacts discovered on university property - including a 3,000-year-old flint knifepoint—have been returned. This program establishes a standard for how academic institutions should interact with and respect Native American people in addition to demonstrating a deep regard for indigenous traditions. The collection, u...
LAME DEER – National Indigenous Resource Center (NIWRC) and the Los Angeles LGBT Center write this joint statement condemning the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict (Choctaw) following an assault committed while Nex was in a school bathroom in Owasso, Oklahoma that was preceded by persistent and ongoing bullying from student peers. All children should be able to expect a duty of care and a safe learning environment that is identity affirming. Unfortunately, in the State of Oklahoma, pervasive and bigoted sentiments supported by recent a...
The United States has taken a significant step towards integrating diverse perspectives into its trade policy and negotiations framework with the appointment of Chris James to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. This committee, crucial in advising the United States Trade Representative, impacts a broad spectrum of trade-related areas, including the development, implementation, and administration of U.S. trade policy. James’s appointment heralds a new chapter in ensuring that Indigenous economic interests are represented a...
By Isaac White. The landscape of child welfare in Kansas is poised for a transformation as Representative Christina Haswood, a Lawrence Democrat and Navajo Nation member, proposes pivotal legislation aimed at solidifying the rights of Indigenous children within the state’s child welfare system. Haswood’s proposal, House Bill 2772, seeks to embed the principles of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 into Kansas state law, addressing the systemic inequalities that have long shadowed the child welfare system. The federal ICWA was...
A daughter of famous Native American activist is jailed for letting him starve down to a skeleton in filthy home two weeks before he died. Anne White Eastman, 41, was the primary caregiver for her father, Emmett Eastman, a marathon runner who competed across the world for social justice causes, before he died at the age of 89 in 2021. Anne White Eastman has been sentenced to 120 days in jail for letting her father starve down to a skeleton in her filthy home before his death. The elder Eastman...
by Melinda Myers Anytime is a great time to add a few houseplants to your home. Adding greenery indoors expands your gardening opportunities and provides the many benefits of living with and tending plants. It can boost your mood and reduce stress while adding beauty or nutritious food to your home. Increase productivity and creativity by including plants in your home or work office. Greenery helps reduce stress even when working at your desk or tackling homework at the end of a long day. Set a...
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By Tom Cook - Kanataken:iate. President, Akwesasne Genealogy and Historical Society Akwesasne’s Genealogy and Historical Society, Kahwatsi:re, was pleased to sponsor its 2024 Heritage Gathering March 2 at the Mohawk school. The theme was to recognize and honor our military veterans from the Revolutionary war to the present. Equally honored in the theme was the history of our foundational families – what our Mohawk people have lived, suffered, endured and overcome, to make the community we have today. The day, which was full of displays, photos,...
A new text message scam has recently emerged, targeting unsuspecting victims with fake toll violation notices. The unsolicited text messages claim the recipient has an outstanding balance for New York tolls and directs them to a fraudulent website to pay the fees. This ingenious scam manages to dupe even skeptical users through clever social engineering and urgent calls-to-action. The NYS Thruway Authority advises you NOT to access the website contained within the text message if you should...
