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On Earth Day, Sunday April 22, come with us on a journey to the most beautiful forests of the northern hemisphere in the movie: “Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees” Cornwall Public Library, 45 2nd Street East 1:30p.m. Find out about the irreplaceable role forests play in protecting and feeding the planet. Join in the discussion following the movie. Refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome!...
Onerahtókha/April 17, 2018. The Iroquois Caucus (IC) announced it held a Summit on Membership and Citizenship on Onerahtókha/April 18 and 19, 2018 in Akwesásne. The event was organized to begin dialogue between the elected and traditional leadership due to the imminent threat created by Canada’s amendments to the Indian Act (S-3). The amendments, which were sparked by last year’s Descheneaux Decision, could see upwards of a million new persons being eligible for Indian registration and to be added to the federal list of ‘Status Indians....
The St. Regis Mohawk School PTO sponsored Bubble Mania by Doug Rougeux. The students learned the science behind bubbles while watching an exciting bubble performance. Kaydince King and Roiananoron Mack were chosen as volunteers....
When: April 23-27, 2018 Time: All Day Where: Nicandri Nature Center, Massena, NY Day camps will be offered daily from 10am-1pm, April 23rd through the 27th for ages 6-12. Each day features fun, hands on activities focused on environmental awareness. Kids will track where their food comes from, look for signs of erosion, do found art projects and more! In addition to day camps, our Environmental Education week programs include a 2 pm “upcycled” craft project each day and at “get outside” program every day at 3:30 pm. The week also feature...
Submitted by Lynda Brown...
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is once again inviting the public to join them in celebrating Earth Day. White Spruce seedlings, limited to ten per family, will be given to two hundred local residents who would like to beautify their home as well as contribute to the environment. Due to the high demand in previous years, they will be distributed on a “first come - first serve” basis. Everyone is encouraged to drop by and chat with the helpful staff and volunteers. They look forward to assisting you on Saturday, April 21st, 201...
HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade 9 Carly Beckstead Abigail Benham Michael Bolia Jr. Jacob Bressard Luke Bronchetti Madeline Brown Andralyn Coleman Shaylynn Daniels Tsiakoseriio David Delany Durant Aryssa Hopps Leah Howland Emma LaBarge Quze Lamu Jacob Leabo Aidan MacKenzie Olivia Morrell Sean Murphy Dalton O’Keefe Bailey O’Leary Mercedes Osgood Lisa Seward Luke von Borstel Connor Wells Molly Witkop Grade 10 Madison Bentley Anah Bogdan Gabrielle Brothers Peyton Brown Jillian Chapman Andrew Cichetti Shelby Currier Callie Dow Savannah Hargrave John Har...
By Vince Capone This article was originally published in the Black Laser Learning trade website. April 12, 2018. One does not usually associate Humminbird Search & Rescue operations with the roar of counter rotating propellers being driven by a 475 horsepower V8 engine. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department has not one, but two, highly versatile airboats both equipped with Humminbird side imaging sonars. Black Laser Learning's Vince Capone spent the weekend working with fire rescue...
Adults often complain they are “stressed out.” Increasingly, statistics show, American children are stressed out as well, and the effects on their health, emotional state, and cognitive ability can be significant. It’s well-documented that adult stress can lead to serious illnesses. But many researchers believe that ongoing stress during childhood – from poverty, parents fighting or substance abuse, bullying, violence or other adversity – can harm kids’ brains and other body systems and possibly lead to major health issues when they’re adults....
On Tuesday April 10th, I was invited to participate in a discussion about a monument of Champlain that looks over Lake Champlain. But while the statue of Samuel de Champlain stands in triumph, down below him kneels the statue of a generic Native person, based on no historic figure. At the time this monument was erected, this figure was suppose to be a testament to the Native people who had helped Champlain on his journey. However the topic of this discussion fell on that very native person. The...
The Akwesasne Animal Society will be sponsoring a low cost spay/neuter and wellness clinic for cats and dogs at Kawehnó:ke Recreation Center from April 23 until April 27, 2018. The CATS program was established with the goal of reducing the overpopulation of cats in Akwesasne by offering assistance to low-income cat owners who need help accessing spay/neuter services. The upcoming April clinic will offer a day that will be devoted to feral cats, animals which either have never had contact with...
Submitted by Lynda Brown Tsi Snaihne School would like to wish Teaghan Lazore the best of luck with her drawing submission for the Indigenous Arts and Stories competition, run by Historica Canada of Toronto. The grade 4 artist's inspiration for her drawing came from her favorite legend, "The Three Sisters." Teaghan said this legend holds a special place in heart because it reminds her of herself and her two younger sisters Hayden and Lorianne. The results of the Indigenous Arts and Stories...
On Sunday, April 15th the 5th annual "Me and My Guy Dance" took place at the St. Regis Mohawk School. All the young ladies came out dressed to impress with their special guy. The dance began at 12pm, with the gymnasium decorated in 50's theme, and a D.J playing oldies to set the mood. The Me and My Guy dance was organized by the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment. This is the fifth year they have put on the "Me and My Guy Dance". The dance is open for young girls from Pre-K to Grade...
On April 15th, the first ever "Me and My Gal Dance" took place at the Saint Regis Mohawk School. The dance followed shortly after the annual "Me and My Guy Dance", held at noon. This year is the first time that the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment organized a "Me and My Gal Dance", so that the young men and the female role models are not left out. It had a great turnout for being the first of many. The young men were accompanied by their favorite gal, whether it be their mom, step...
Submitted by Sheila Tallon Many people think of slavery as a thing of the past; however, it shows its ugly face in the form of human trafficking, also referred to as “modern day slavery.” Human trafficking be definition means to recruit or transport someone (the act) by forcing them, using fraud or coercion (the means) for the purpose of sex acts or labor services (the purpose). Often confused with human smuggling which is a business transaction between all parties, human trafficking is alive and well in the City of Cornwall and the three Uni...
The monthly awards ceremony for March was held last Friday at the Kawehno:ke School and hardworking students got their due. The character trait of the month was Pride. The regular First Class seating section was sponsored by Garden Greens Organics. This is where students brought tickets for the right to sit off to the side and watch the proceedings as if they were in an airplane. Physical Education teacher Mr. Chevrier acted as flight attendant directing the students to their seats. Each...
For the second time, the Akwesasne Animal Society will join up with Canadian veterinary organizations to offer a free spay/neuter and pet wellness clinic. It will be at the Kahwenoke Recreation Center from April 23 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Jenna Herne, AAS founder and a licensed veterinary technician, said they will perform the spay and neuter procedures April 23, 24 and 25. On April 26 and 27, they will offer the wellness packages, which includes all vaccines -- rabies, distemper, parvo and distemper, along with a microchip,...
The Akwesasne Library in April is participating in a National Endowment for the Arts “Big Read Month” campaign aimed at getting neighboring communities engaged through reading. Akwesasne and SUNY Plattsburgh libraries have been participating by giving away free copies of “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich with the hope of getting people discussing issues facing Native communities. There are several copies left in Akwesasne, but most have been given out, said library assistant Charity Lazore. “What the Big Read is based on, all the situation...
The emerald ash borer invasive species is expected to kill most, if not all of the local ash trees, but the Tribe’s Environment Division is looking for volunteers for an effort that might slow them down. The invasive species kills every tree it infects, meaning about 14.5 percent of Akwesasne’s trees will be killed or removed over the coming years, according to a document from the Environment Division. The ash tree plays a significant role in Akwesasne and its sweetgrass – splint basket making culture. Aaron Barrigar, one of the Divis...
To celebrate National Immunization Awareness Week from April 21-April 28, 2018, the Community Health Program will be holding a contest! Entering is easy. Just submit your immunization record to the Community Health Office. All those that update their record will be entered into a drawing. Drawings will be held for each of the following age groups: Age 0-3 years old Age 4-7 years old Age 8-12 years old Age 13-17 years old Age 18 years old and up The deadline to submit records is Friday, April 27, 2018, by 4:00 p.m. For more information, please...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 6 to 12: On April 6, police charged Jayne D. George, 60, of Hermon with speeding (allegedly 58-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 6, police charged Kandyrose Pierce, 24, of Akwesasne, Quebec with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 6, police charged Francis J. Ingle, 37, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 6, police charged...
L-R: Peter Lazore, Ricky "Rock" Mitchell and Kathy Lazore. Photo taken at Winnifred and Reginald Mitchell's home in Snye, 1958. Submitted by Winnifred Mitchell. 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....
The Te wá tha hón:ni Corporation, wholly owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, is a federally chartered tribal business corporation under Section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act. The Corporation is regulated by the Federal Charter of Incorporation and the Board of Directors, composed of six (6) members of Tribal Council and three (3) additional members. The Corporation is a legal entity that protects and provides economic security by: • Segregating the Tribal governmental assets and liabilities from Tribal business assets and lia...
The A’nowara’ko:wa Arena needs its rink floor participants (coaches & players) to wear indoor shoes during their practices and games. We are in a snowy and raining season, which is bringing in lots of dirt and making the floor slippery for practices....
