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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) legalizing adult-use cannabis, fulfilling a key component of his 2021 State of the State agenda. The bill establishes the Office of Cannabis Management to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework that covers medical, adult-use and cannabinoid hemp. The bill also expands New York State’s existing medical marijuana and cannabinoid hemp programs. The legislation provides licensing for marijuana producers, distributors, retailers, and other actors in the cannabis market, a...
By Mahlon Smoke Maple syrup has been a staple of Akwesasne life, from ceremonies in the Longhouse to the golden liquid being poured onto fresh pancakes. But for those who make syrup, they know the lengthy process that goes into making it; gathering the sap from the tree to the hours of boiling it, filtering, and repeating. Nelson Jock has been making maple syrup all his life, providing syrup to the Longhouse and to the community at large. In recent years, Jock has upgraded to large cookers that...
Peter Thais, an exceptional senior at St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, has been recognized as one of the country's most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship. Thais is the son of Joyce Cook and Robert Thais, Long Island, and the grandson of Ella Louise Cook and the late Joseph J. Cook. In a release, 'As a member of the 33rd class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Thais not only exemplifies superior leadership, service,...
Governor Andrew Cuomo on March 31st signed a Bill by the New York State legislature to legalize and regulate “adult-use marijuana. Questions undoubtedly arise as to the impact of NYS’s legalization on our community in Akwesasne. Does this mean community members are now free to buy and use adult-use (a.k.a. “recreational”) marijuana on our territory? Can I start a business to sell marijuana? The answer to both questions is “No”; not under state law or under tribal law. Under the newly enacted NYS Bill a “program” has been created by the...
AKWESASNE – Gordon G. Ransom, aka "Howdee" ,Aroniakenra", 81, 36 Ransom Road, Racquette Point, peacefully passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gordon was born on March 11, 1940 at home in Akwesasne, the son of the late Noah M. and Sarah (Jackson) Ransom. He attended Mohawk Schools and Bombay High School. In 1960, he entered the US Army, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1964. While stationed in Alaska, he was proudly a... Full story
Reprinted with permission from NCPR. Mar 29, 2021. One of the most popular trailheads in the Adirondacks will require a reservation ahead of time to park and hike the surrounding peaks. From May 1 through Oct. 31, 2021 hikers who want to access the trail system from the Ausable Mountain Reserve (AMR) will need to make a reservation in advance. Popular trails from AMR lead to Indian Head, Noonmark, Gothics and Pyramid, and Rainbow Falls, among others. The Adirondack Mountain Reserve and the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation announced the n...
Re-printed from Vol. 20 # 35 September 2002 Barbara Gray (Kanatiiosh) HETF Environmental Researcher The smell of sweetgrass always brought a smile to my grandmother’s face. It also triggered in her mind many narratives. As a child, I sat at the knees of my grandmother and great aunties. I listened to them speak the language, and tell as I made black ash splint horses with tiny sweetgrass reins from the leftover basket making materials. I did not know it then, but as they made baskets and talked something wonderful was happening, it was the t...
Kakwitè:ne nikahá:wi Spring time Tsi nikakwitehnéhtsheres During the spring Ensewenhniserésha'ne The days will get longer again Sénha enhskarahkwataríha'te The sun will get a bit warmer Nó:nen iorákote, ensewentaná:wen'ne When it is sunny, it will be mild Son'tariha'tánion It's warming up again Iaontaná:wen It is mild Ó:kiake ne otsi'tén:'a tentkón:ne Some birds will come back Iowerataríhen iowerarákie's A warm wind is blowing Kwah í:ken tsi iokennó:ron It was raining very hard Ionawa'tstà:...
Contact: Larisa Romanowski, (518) 407-0400, [email protected] ALBANY, NY (March 30, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that in-river work will resume next month to address sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Grasse River Superfund Site (aka Alcoa Aggregation) in Massena, New York. “It’s exciting to see the tremendous progress that has been made as we near the finish line for this critically important project,” said Walter Mugdan, Acting Regional Administrator. “EPA, the...
Victor, NY. More than two dozen films on a wide variety of topics will be featured in the first-ever Haudenosaunee Filmmakers Festival (virtual), a collaboration between Friends of Ganondagan and Rematriation Magazine. The Haudenosaunee Filmmakers Festival (April 19-25) serves as the premier showcase and network for filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, and actors all across the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The public is invited to participate in seven days of virtual screenings and panel discussions. The festival is free, although...
Power Generation (OPG) is asking the public to exercise caution around waterways during the Easter Long Weekend. Water flows can become dangerous quickly, particularly during spring rainfall. OPG also reminds the public that the COVID-19 virus continues to affect Ontario residents. Please continue to follow public health guidelines this long weekend. “Easter weekend is the unofficial spring kickoff in Ontario and is always a special time to be outdoors with your immediate family,” said Nicolle Butcher, OPG’s Senior Vice- President of Renew...
Submitted by Angele D'Alessio, Mental Health Promoter Pediatrician Liela Denmark practiced medicine in Atlanta for 73 years. She retired at the age of 103 and lived for another 11 years. In addition to treating young patients in her office, she volunteered at a medical clinic, where she helped some of the city's poorest children, for more than 50 years. When she died in 2012, people celebrated her dedication to helping others. They believed it had contributed to her longevity -- and evidence...
By Stewart Huntington. Special to Indian Country Today. MORTON, Minnesota – Most of the snow is gone now as the first hints of spring emerge in southwestern Minnesota. Busy robins, budding bushes and hints of green in the grass bring the same sense of rebirth, hope and renewal they have every year. But for one stretch of timbered bluffs and prairie above the Minnesota River with a deep and fractious history, this spring is a little different. For the first time since 1862, the site of the first...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is reminding community members residing in the jurisdiction of MCA, MCA employees, and the household members of MCA employees, that if you’ve traveled outside of MCA’s 100-mile radius, you are required to quarantine for 14 days upon your return to Akwesasne. If you develop symptoms at any time during your quarantine period, you may be advised to take a COVID-19 test. COVID-19 positive numbers are on the decline in the northern portion of Akwesasne, and the Department of Health is lo...
On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 St. Lawrence County announced all New Yorkers age 30+ are eligible for the vaccine. Franklin County residents can receive the COVID vaccination at any St. Lawrence County site. The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department will be administering COVID-19 vaccinations (Moderna) on Friday, April 2nd from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Gouverneur Community Center at 4673 State Hwy. 58, Gouverneur, NY 13642, for all eligible individuals: 1. Priority Group 1b Essential Workers – Expanded eligibility now includes pub...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reported four (4) new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, March 29, 2021 – making eight (8) total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Two (2) relatives were released from isolation and ten (10) family members and friends remain in quarantine. We extend them wishes for a healthy and symptom-free recovery. The Tribe’s Health Services is holding additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics this week for individuals with family, employment, or other connections to the Akwes...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Health Services announced that additional COVID-19 Walk-In Vaccine Clinics will be held this week at the former-IGA Building. Individuals with family, employment, or other connections to the Akwesasne community are encouraged to participate in the clinics on Thursday, April 1st beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Noon), or until supplies last. The Walk-In Vaccination Clinic is available for individuals who are 18-years or older for receiving the Moderna vaccine, as well as for a limited num...
11 AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 today – leaving seven (7) total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. Eight (8) family members and friends remain in quarantine following guidance from public health. We extend an appreciation for your continued adherence to safety protocols and for helping to keep our case numbers low. Sixty-five (65) Prime vaccinations were conducted today by the Tribe's Hea...
By Mary LaFrance There is a popular Facebook post among garden enthusiast that asks if we can resist the urge to clean our gardens too early in spring? The post urges gardeners to refrain from cleaning out old debris and turning over the soil too early because pollinators overwinter in hollow sticks and under dried leaves. I admit when I first read it I didn't think it was real because everybody knows that pollinators, like butterflies, migrate south for the winter. That is, until I started to...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of March 27, 2021. Atlantic – 0 Cases Quebec – 32 Cases Ontario – 41 Cases Manitoba – 127 Cases Saskatchewan – 27 Cases Alberta – 52 Cases British Columbia – 114 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 30, 2021. Canada: 976598 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 310,066 total cases, 8,118 active cases (including 10,658 deaths, 291,290 resolved) Ontario: 347,570 total...
Daily Statistics for Monday, March 29, 2021: New Positives: 7 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 58 Community Active: 56 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 2 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 178 DOCCS Inmate Active: 2 Active Cases by Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional 0, Franklin Correctional 2, Upstate Correctional: 0 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 2494 Confirmed Positive: 2363 Probable: 131 Deaths: 16 Recovered: 2420 Daily Statistics for Sunday, March 28, 2021: New Positives: 3 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 53 Community Active (03/26): 78 New...
Daily COVID update for Tuesday, March 30th: 13 (thirteen) new cases of COVID-19 were reported today bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 6,617 (six thousand six hundred seventeen). 95 (ninety-five) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts (SLC will also post the maps on their Facebook page @SLCPublicHealth). 6,428 (six thousand four hundred twenty-eight) cases have been released from isolation. 4 (four) cases are hospitalized. Daily C...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter 03/25/21: On 03-21-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Ryan B. White 36 of Hogansburg, NY for unlawful imprisonment 2nd degree-class a misdemeanor and endangering the welfare of a child class a misdemeanor. Mr. White was released on appearance tickets returnable to Bombay Town Court on 04-06-2021. On 03-22-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Aaron C. Lamb 26 of Massena, NY for operate motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-08-2021. On 03-23-2021...
Lumber Camp circa 1925. Identified in the back row - Basil Cook and Peter Hopps; in the front row - Abe Jacobs, Bill Herne and Albert Garrow. Photo courtesy of William Cook Sr. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
PAY LEVEL: OPSEU HOUSEKEEPER $19.17 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for cleaning and maintaining an infection free environment for all residents. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent One (1) year demonstrated work experience to include cleaning processes, understanding of chemical use and hazards, the use of commercial equipment and cleaning tools Experience in a long term care setting preferred This is considered a essential service position SKILLS...
