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On April 13, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and Akwesasne Sports outfitted Quinton Thompson with Lacrosse equipment for his upcoming season. It was recently made known to the SRMTPD that Quinton was not going to be able to play this season as he lacked the equipment to participate. With the help of the community, Akwesasne Sports and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department, Quinton has a complete set of brand new equipment to play the game he loves. Good luck Quinton and...
Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will be holding the annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Onerahtohkó:wa/ May 7, 2016. There are five (5) positions open: one (1) Tribal Chief, one (1) Tribal Sub-Chief, one (1) Tribal Court Chief Judge, and two (2) Traffic Court Judges. The caucus will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Tribal Community Building; the floor will be opened for nominations for each respective position. Nominees can accept or refuse the nomination at the time of the Caucus, or by the close of business...
Earth Day Network – This Earth Day, let's get really big stuff done for our planet. What are we waiting for? The time is now. The movement continues. We are now entering the 46th year of a movement that continues to inspire, challenge ideas, ignite passion, and motivate people to action. In 1970, the year of our first Earth Day, the movement gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues. Forty-six years later, we continue to lead with g...
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday, April 14, 2016 on the Daniels v. Canada case and determined that the Metis and Non-Status Indians are “Indians” as outlined under paragraph 91(24) of Canada’s Constitution Act. AFNQL takes the firm position that the First Nations it represents have always asserted and will continue to assert their Titles and Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. The Abenaki, Anishnabe, Atikamekw, Cree, Hurons-Wendat, Innu, Maliseet, Mi’gmaq, Mohawks, Naskapis take great pride in their history, their culture, and these N...
UTICA, NY- The Utica College women's lacrosse team got back on track Saturday as it topped host Houghton College 15-4 in Empire 8 Conference action Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers outscored the Highlanders 11-2 in the second half to pick up their second E8 victory of the season. Showing persistence pays off Junior Tewasherake Barnes (Akwesasne, NY/Salmon River) scored her first goal of the season after two attempts on the net. Barnes also worked in several turnovers for the Pioneers. On...
The Seven Dancers Coalition is in partnership with many different agencies throughout Akwesasne and surrounding areas who are striving to bring a community wide shift from a trauma filled public to a more harmonious community. In order to facilitate some of the healing and growth to bring about this shift there has to be education, healing and support for all ages. With the advances in technology our children are now more knowledgeable about certain subjects then we as adults are. We can't let t...
By Arisawe "You are what you eat," states Serasera Terrylynn Brant of Ohsweken (Six Nations). Our very DNA is rooted in the Earth just as the food plants grow from the seeds that are indigenous to the same Mother, the Earth. Seedkeepers strive to sustain, honor, protect and keep seeds for the coming faces. On April 17, 2016, the Mohawk Seedkeepers gathered at the Ohsweken Community Centre to share traditional knowledge related to seeds, gardening, our spiritual relationship to the seeds and the...
Syracuse, NY—A new film featuring the Onondaga Nation will premiere in Central New York on April 30, 2016 during the Syracuse International Film Festival’s third annual SpringFest. “The Good Mind,” a new film by New York filmmaker Gwendolen Cates, follows Onondaga Nation leaders as they continue the efforts of their ancestors to protect their sovereignty, their culture, and the environment while seeking justice over ancestral lands that were stolen in defiance of a treaty with George Washington. The film was first shown at the Montana Big Sky D...
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for March was courage. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program awarded students...
Akwesasne, NY - The care and prevention of diabetes related complications in Akwesasne are one of our most important health priorities. Throughout Indian Country, Native people experience an 11.4% prevalence of the disease. The community of Akwesasne has a diabetic population of 16.4%. In comparison, the State of New York has 9.7% disease prevalence. One of the most severe complications from the disease is diabetic foot ulcer, which impairs wound healing and sometimes leads to amputation. In...
(MCA Communications Unit) Three years ago, a fruitful collaboration blossomed between Iohahi:io and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) Entewatatha:wi Program. Entewatatha:wi Program Manager, Peter Garrow, and Iohahi:io communications professor, Sue DeRochie, dreamt up this unique collaboration with support from Sheila Lafrance, Iohahi:io Post-Secondary Course Coordinator, who coordinated and organized turning their idea into reality. "This collaboration between Iohahi:io and Entewatatha:wi...
By Wabigonike Tenasco EMS Week 2016 is fast approaching and in anticipation we would like for our community to get to know who our providers are. At Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance we have an amazing group of providers at varying levels; some are Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians Basic or Advance, EMT-Critical Care Technicians and even Paramedic. We know that everyone who works here puts in long hours and sleepless nights taking care of the needs of our community and...
NEW YORK - Letters to 15 retailers express concern about unpredictable work schedules and seek information about companies’ use of controversial scheduling practice of “On-Call” shifts in famous name brand stores. Attorney General E. Schneiderman, along with officials from attorneys general offices from seven other states and the District of Columbia, sent letters to a number of large retail companies regarding their use of ‘on-call’ shifts. Employees assigned to such shifts must call their employer, typically an hour or two before a scheduled...
Ottawa, Ontario. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde was in Attawapiskat First Nation on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 with members of the Ontario provincial government including the Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and the Honourable Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Children and Youth Services and Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, to support the community in dealing with the recent suicide crisis. “Attawapiskat is the latest community to reach the point of a crisis brought on by...
Syracuse, NY (Onondaga Nation original territory) On April 12, Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders met with Onondaga Nation Faithkeeper Oren Lyons and Chief Bradley Powless prior to his speech in Syracuse. He went on to speak at his rally about the great debt owed to Native Americans, to loud cheers of agreement from the non-native crowd. Lyons delivered a letter from Sidney Hill, Tadodaho of the Haudenosaunee, which Sanders promised to read. April 15th marks two years since the Onondaga Nation petitioned the Inter-American Commission on...
For the Native Nations affected by the upcoming US elections hinge on the following two paragraphs of the Constitution: This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of...
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More than twenty students took part in the first ever Prom Fashion Show, strutting their stuff at the Grand Mohawk Inn to benefit the Class of 2016. The fashion show and concession stand were put together by Bonnie Hart and her daughter, Bella Dearmayeo. "I wanted to do something for my daughter's graduating class," explained Ms. Hart. "I was thinking about a fashion show for a while but didn't know how to go about doing it. I decided to ask Tisha Thompson because I knew that she has done it a f...
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HOGANSBURG MAN FACING CHARGES FOR UNTAXED CIGARETTES A Hogansburg man is facing federal charges for allegedly possessing close to one million untaxed cigarettes in western New York. Ian Tarbell, 43, is charged with possession of contraband cigarettes, failing to maintain information about the shipment, sale and distribution of more than 10,000 cigarettes and refusing to pay and evading the payment of a tax, according to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York William Hochul Jr. Tarbell was stopped Feb. 16 in Pembroke, N.Y. by the...
Submitted by Wholistic Health & Wellness Program Do you apologize for anything and everything? Do you apologize for things that are completely out of your control? How about apologizing for other people’s behavior? Do you tend to apologize just to see if the other person will apologize? An apology can be a very cathartic act. It can mend fences and build bridges. It is an act of a true leader when you are able to admit a wrong or mistake. An apology done well is powerful. For this reason, making an apology should be taken very seriously. W...
This is a historical photograph and is part of the collection at the Akwesasne Museum. The photograph is included in the book, Teionkwahontasen-Basket Makers of Akwesasne. 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....
Annual Salary: $47,638.24 - $84,374.75 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the public duties associated with maintaining and fostering community peace and social order within the framework of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) Philosophy. To investigate criminal, non-criminal and traffic occurrences within the territory of Akwesasne of which the AMPS has jurisdiction of. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equivalent; (at least 19 years of age) Graduate of a 2 year Police Foundations Program is considered an asset A clear...
Have you been spring cleaning lately? Do you have bottles and cans that remind you of winter? Let Franklin County 4-H clear you of your winter blues! On April 23rd the Franklin County 4-H clubs and staff will be hosting a bottle drive at Tractor Supply in Malone from 11am to 2pm. There will also be hotdogs for lunch, a bake sale, pony rides, an array of small animals to observe, and fun and exciting information about 4-H and all of our clubs! All proceeds will benefit local youth for leadership events and other character building trips and...
Position: Smoker’s Warehouse Supervisor Rate: Based on Experience Job Description: The Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring Smoker’s Warehouse maintains quality customer service and products. Supervisor shall be responsible for store employees, product supply, and overall professional presentation of the store. Job Duties: • Overseeing all store employees: setting schedules, addressing personnel issues, maintaining a positive and productive work environment • Effectively handle multiple customers while maintaining poise and upholding our...
