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After the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced they would seek to have disputed lands placed into Bureau of Indian Affairs trust, Franklin County countered and said they are committed to land claim negotiations. Tribal officials say they have filed four applications for a total of six parcels. Two parcels are in Brasher, one, a 143-acre parcel, is in the so-called “Hogansburg Triangle,” and three parcels belong to businesses in Fort Covington. The tribe is preparing another round of applications to include four parcels belonging to a business in...
The theme of the day was the future powwow dancers of today and they put on a big show. The Seventh Annual event was held at the former IGA building in Hogansburg last Saturday and as happens annually the building was filled to capacity with proud family members watching their young ones dancing with pride. Before the festivities there was a moment of silence to honor the late John Thomas whose contributions to preserving Haudenosaunee culture are well known and celebrated. On the sidelines...
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(March 14, 2018) A new report released by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) provides unprecedented insight into a wide range of factors affecting the health and well-being of First Nations people living on reserve and in Northern communities across Canada. The National Report of The First Nations Regional Health Survey Phase 3: Volume 1, released today in Ottawa, is the culmination of the third phase of a landmark five-year survey process conducted by FNIGC and its...
A celebration was held on Thursday, March 8 at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department's Station #2 on Kawehno:ke to unveil a brand new $345,000 fire engine equipped with the most modern and up to date technologies and tools needed to fight fire. The volunteer fire department – which is part of the larger department that includes Station #1 in Hogansburg and Station #3 in Tsi Snaihne – approached the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust for sponsorship of a much-needed new...
(March 8, 2018) The inaugural Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) takes place May 31 – June 3, 2018 at Harbourfront Centre, presenting the most distinct and progressive Indigenous artists working in fashion, textiles and craft. IFWTO launches with runway showcases, a curated exhibition, panels and lectures, hands-on workshops, and a market place, including works by 75 Indigenous women artists and a Far North Spotlight with delegations travelling from Nunavut and Greenland. Founded by Dene a...
AKWESASNE – After a short and valiant battle with cancer, Mr. Christopher P. Thompson, 39, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, March 11, 2018 at Cornwall Community Hospital, where he was surrounded with the love of his family and friends. Chris was born February 20, 1979 in Cornwall, the son of Jerry and Connie M. (Bero) Thompson. He attended Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School on Kawehnoke until the age of 13, when he enrolled at Northfield-Mt. Hermon Prep School, where he graduated. He later a... Full story
AKWESASNE – Mr. John B. "Sawatise" Thomas, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday morning, March 7, 2018 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Sawatise, Wolf Clan, was a very talented Mohawk artist from the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. As a self-taught artist in many mediums, his artwork is recognized throughout Akwesasne, the United States and Canada. He made illustrations for books, posters, game boards, logos for... Full story
MCA RECREATIONAL CANNABIS SURVEY AKWESASNE. A processing plant is undergoing renovation on Cornwall Island with the plan to grow pot plants. Do we need a survey to say "NO" we don't need pot on the "Rez." Will it take another "Anti vs. Pro" conflict like 1990 to decide? The "Rez" has a bad reputation for smuggling as it is. We don't need to legalize "pot" to add to that. (VOTE NO.) We have daily recon from "drones" and "helicopters" flying over the Rez looking for smugglers now! Do we need...
(March 8, 2018) The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education is clarifying the incident at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School that occurred on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. All AMBE schools have emergency procedures that are followed for various levels of incidents that may occur. There are three levels and response plans: Level 1 – Shelter in Place Low Level Response to Threat Students stay inside the building due to a potential threat outside. Parents will be notified afterwards by a note indicating that a Shelter in Place was held. Level 2 – Hold & Sec...
(March 7, 2018) Every college in Ontario is incorporating Indigenous knowledge into its programs and services, says a new report to the provincial government on the colleges’ response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. There is a dedicated counsellor for Indigenous students and an Indigenous education council advisory group at every one of the 24 colleges. As well, most colleges have implemented courses and learning modules specifically devoted to Indigenous issues. “Incorporating Indigenous language, culture, identity and com...
MCA District Chief Troy Thompson was recently featured in February issue of Running magazine, Canada edition. Under the article titled "Mohawk district chief running Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon to combat child obesity" Thompson talks about his efforts and hopes to raise $10,000 for Akwesasne's Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness program. The 2018 Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon/Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend is May 26th to the 27th, featuring something for everyone: from a kid's marathon to a quick 2K run to...
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Organizers of the Massena School district's recent Native American Day were praised by the Board of Education at their February meeting. The meeting came with an announcement that event made a nationally syndicated NPR program, which prompted a man living in the Midwest to send the school's Mohawk Club a cash donation. The event was held in November and brought presenters to the high school for a day of cultural immersion. Later on, members of the high school Mohawk Club along with some of the...
(March 13, 2018) OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Lacrosse Association's Indigenous Development Committee (IDC) is proud to launch the Honour Our Game campaign, which will see the helmets of athletes and officials from across the country adorned with an Honour Our Game sticker beginning with the 2018 season. The promotional campaign, which was made possible thanks to the generous financial support of the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation, will look to help positively promote the sport of lacrosse's values...
9 Olympian Dorothy Yeats visited the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Monday, March 5th, 2018 to share her Olympic journey, teach technique, and play games with our youth. Yeats spoke to approximately 60 Akwesasne youth aged 6-18. With each group, Yeats shared the story of her Olympic journey and stressed the importance of goal-setting, work ethic, and having fun. Yeats then ran youth through a short workout that included basic gymnastics and wrestling games before teaching fundamental wrestling...
Fri. March 16th Dr. Saylor, AMC 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn, AMC 9:00-11:30-by appt. Mon. March 19th Dr. Horn, AMC 9:15-11:30-same day appt. Tues. March 20th No Provider Wed. March 21st Dr. Letourneau, AMC 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. Thurs. March 22nd Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha 9:00-11:30-by appt....
Fri. March 16th 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-up Mon. March 19th No provider Tues. March 20th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-same day appt. Wed. March 21st Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-same day appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. Dr. Torres 9:00-3:00-by appt. Thurs. Mach 22nd Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt....
Fri. March 16th No Provider Mon. March 19th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appt. Tues. March 20th No provider Wed. March 21st Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appt. Thurs. March 22nd Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-2:00-same day appt....
Stephanie Elizondo Griest, the award-winning author of three travel memoirs will be presenting her latest book, "All the Agents & Saints: Dispatches from the U.S. Borderlands" at the Akwesasne Library on Tuesday, March 27 from 4:40 to 6:30pm. Griest's travel memoirs include: Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana; Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines. She is also author of the best-selling guidebook "100 Places Every Woman Should Go". She has written for the New York...
This belt was long in the possession of Chief Skenando of the Oneidas, the friend and ally of George Washington during the Revolutionary War period. The belt was known as the Tribal Belt of the Oneida Nation. The six squares represent the territories of the Six Nations: the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Tuscaroras and Senecas, who are joined together as one people, one nation, and one country. The six diamonds are the council fires of each state of the six united brothers. One time Skena...
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SYRACUSE – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a consumer alert, notifying New Yorkers of a new scam in which New Yorkers receive calls from potential fraudsters who threaten to harm the New Yorkers’ family members if they do not pay a ransom. New Yorkers should immediately contact the New York State Police at 1-800-GIVETIP. The Attorney General’s office has received several reports in recent days of Syracuse-area consumers receiving a call from someone falsely claiming that the consumer’s relative has been in an accident that resulted...
Submitted by Richard Gast, Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County As I write this at my home, there's snow on the ground. But spring is almost here. In fact, as I opened the door to leave my house this morning, I was greeted by a sure sign of spring; the patently pungent smell of skunk! And I couldn't help but wonder if the little stinker, indeed, missed or misted its adversary. It never ceases to amaze me how animals can spend the winter months in hibernation (deep sleep) or torpor (a st...
Submitted by Elaine Thompson PERFECT ATTENDANCE HEADSTART Teiowentsianonha Charlene Piper PREKINDERGARTEN Kanenrarakwas Beeson Ava Francis Swamp Tekanerahtakwas Tarbell KINDERGARTEN Nevada King Borsellino Lennon Montour Remington Sunday Roianekete Sunday Square Kaleb Two Bulls GRADE 1 Riley Lazore Kaienonni Lazore Thunder Rourke Martin GRADE 2 Rayden Lazore Kanenhawi Sunday Cavender Rathetonni Thompson GRADE 3 Atonihiata:se Davis GRADE 4 Broc Adams Peters Ranenrasehtha Beeson Shakoianisaks...
