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Hydro Quebec is informing their customers that on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 there will be a planned power outage that will span most of the day. The estimate is that from 8:00am to 5:00pm power will be out as work will be done at the Huntington Substation. There will be about 3,000 customers affected including the districts of Snye and St. Regis. Hydro Quebec says this upgrade is a necessity prior to the air conditioning season for Hydro Quebec’s service area....
The theme of Police Week is Developing Community Partnerships and earlier this week the activities began with a bang.... and several crashes. At Generations Park the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department partnered up and held an afternoon of racing and lacrosse. The popular Power Wheels track was set up and youngsters got a chance to race around the basketball court. Some chose to shot hoops and there were almost a few collisions between the two....
On April 13, 2016, Akwesasne community member, Ruth Bell filed an ethics complaint with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, twenty-nine days later, Mark Martin, SRMT's Ethics Officer officially cleared all three Chiefs, Ron Lafrance, Beverly Cook and Eric Thompson of any wrongdoing. The first complaint centered on Tewathahon:ni Corporation of which the three Chiefs and sub-chiefs are members of the Corporate Board of Directors, but omitted from practicing or conducting and have no authority to direct...
Celebrating our National game was on the agenda this past weekend on Kawehnoke. There were displays about the game, history, speakers and a traditional Medicine game. But the centerpiece of the two day event was an old school wooden stick lacrosse tournament with the team representing Tekahshon'karo:rens (Hogansburg). Josh Sargent and Taylor Barnes worked the scorekeepers booth. Various members of the Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame were on hand for presentations as well as Opening Ceremonies. M...
Akwesasne, NY — On May 5, 2016 the Community had been notified through the Indian Time Newspaper that a referendum was going to be part of the upcoming election on June 4th. The purpose of the referendum was to seek direction from membership on two proposed initiatives—medical marijuana and industrial hemp. A third referendum question was to obtain input on the criteria to be used to determine tribal membership. That referendum will now be postponed. During the afternoon of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council une...
Anne Victoria Phillips, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Dear mother of Vincent Phillips (Janice), Kevin Phillips (Michelle) and Ralph Leaf (Tanya Beaudette). Cherished grandmother of Kurrgan, Haydn, West and Ellah Leaf and Kevin Phillips Jr. Loving sister of Catherine Johnson (late Lawrence), Richard (Vicky), Joe (Joan), Andrew (Germaine), Paul, Denis (Cindy), Bobby (Sharon), Myrna Brown (Kirk) and Pat (Carol). Anne will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. She was...
Budget: 334 Yes 162 No Bus Purchase: 384 Yes 114 No 5-Year Seat: Craig Jock 364 2-Year Seat: Michael Sisto 251 Jordan Lauzon 245...
(May 13, 2016) Akwesasne, NY — Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance (amended April 2, 2013) Section IX (H), the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board is announcing the unofficial list of candidates one week after the Tribal Caucus that was held on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The following is the unofficial roster of candidates who have accepted their nominations by close of business on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in no particular order: Tribal Chief: Ruth Herne Bell, Beverly Cook and Donald Thompson, Jr. T...
A new veterinary clinic is open in Massena and is taking new patients. Town and Country Veterinary Clinic is operating out of the former Ponderosa at the corner of South Main Street and State Route 37. They mainly treat house pets such as dogs and cats, but will care for smaller animals and occasionally make farm calls. "We mostly see small animals ... our doctor here will even see guinea pigs," branch manager Samantha Weaver said. "We do some farm calls." They perform their surgeries with a...
Public safety and maritime personnel in the Akwesasne, New York area will be able to learn more about port and vessel security at a free Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-certified course delivered by the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC). The eight-hour awareness-level course, AWR 144 - Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime Personnel, will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on June 17, 2016 at Akwesasne Housing Authority Training Center, 378 State Route 37, Akwesasne, New York. This course provides participants with...
She:kon/Hello, The MCA Compliance Department would like to remind the community of the importance of keeping animals securely restrained on their property, especially those houses located near the district schools. The Compliance Department has a Zero Tolerance policy on all loose animals near or on the property of the Tsi Snaihne School, Kana:takon School, Kawehno:ke School, and all district day-care facilities. This policy is necessary to ensure the safety and well being of the students, staff and faculty. The temperament of these animals doe...
I just don’t know where to start but here it goes. There are so many people to thank. Let me first thank the American Legion Post 1479 for allowing us to have the benefit @ the Legion. My cousin Bryan “the Bluesman” for his DJ services. Thanks cuz! The Crosswinds Band- the “Gullie” Adams and John Francis and the rest of the band members. Nia wen kowa, I greatly appreciate your support! The Trivia teams who participated and graciously donated their winnings back to me. Team Lisa, Team Kastowah (Karis), Team St. Boys, Team Mel/Joe and the “Pinkie...
Cary Bero and family would like to thank our family and friends for their outpouring of love and support during our time of bereavement for Charles “Chuck” Cook....
Dear Editor, Those who are presented with a Cancer diagnosis and are told to follow a radiation or chemotherapy treatment regimen, do not know the truth about Cancer. Go to the website: “The truth about Cancer,” enter your email address and discover that there are indeed cures for Cancer. Sincerely, Victor Martin...
POTSDAM – Potsdam Central will have new high school and elementary principals to start the next school year, having hired two candidates with experience in St. Lawrence County. Alison Benedict was one of seven high school principal candidates and one of two finalists, who in the end, received the position. She is an instructional support teacher at Salmon River, having previously been the principal and assistant principal there as well. She has eleven years experience as an English teacher a...
Working hard does pay off for big rewards in life. This really came true for a wonderful young lady athlete, Sabrina Sunday of Tsi Snaihne. Sabrina is the daughter of Tyler and Shannon and a sister to Tyler Jr. She has succeeded throughout high school at Massena Central and her most favorite sport is Volleyball. She has earned many awards and served as Captain and co-captain while playing on her teams. Each year she developed more skills and confidence to be one of the top players throughout New...
Every year Akwesasne kids get a chance to hit the water with a brand new fishing pole, tackle and other goodies for the Kids For Fishing program. They also get shuttled around local waters by Angling professionals. That's in two weeks and this past weekend our neighbors in Fort Covington got a chance to share in the fun. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department held a Family Time Fishing day at Lewis Marine in Fort. The families were given poles, gear and other swag and they hit the river...
Salmon River High School students and prom guests made their grand entrance on Saturday, May 14, 2016 with girls wearing pretty gowns and classic up-dos and boys looking snappy in their sharp tuxedos. The high school cafeteria was transformed into a magical skyline of New York City complete with a Statue of Liberty. Every table was covered with a pure white tablecloth; a vase with marbles and flowers in various shades of purple graced the center of each table. The chairs were wrapped in a white...
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Akwesasne, NY - Shelia Loran became the newest appointee to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Election Board after an informal ceremony held in the Community Building Lobby on Friday, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 13, 2016. Tribal Clerk Betty Roundpoint administered the oath of office to Loran following the Tribal Council's appointment pursuant to Tribal Council Resolution #2016-32. In accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance (amended on April 2, 2013), the Election...
Akwesasne, NY (May 13, 2016)---Heart to Heart Fitness Center will hold its third annual race on Saturday, May 21st to benefit the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club. This event will start at the front of Heart to Heart Fitness Center (19 Eagle Drive, Akwesasne). Walkers will begin at 9:00 am and runners will begin at 9:30 am. In addition to medals, $300 will be awarded to the first place male and female finishers, $200 to second place, and $100 to third place. Each registered runner/walker will receive a free t-shirt and a one-month gym membership....
In the most recent in a series of events concerning the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and ambulance service for its community members, the Tribe met with the Town of Bombay. Their goal is to enter into a formal mutual aid agreement for medical services in Akwesasne, an area currently the subject of land claims. The Town of Bombay currently holds the jurisdiction of the “Hogansburg Triangle” so all emergency medical provider’s calls must be routed through Bombay as having sole responsibility and ultimately liability for any answered call. The Frank...
Submitted by Lynda Brown The K5 Tsi Snaihne School students have been visiting with the elders of Iakhihsohtha for the school year for the Building Generations Program. The Building Generations Program is a time when our students are able to develop a connection with elders during crafts, conversation, and sharing a snack. To show our appreciation for the elders and their caregivers, the students made spring flowers with the word "Nia:wen" written in the middle of it to give to an elder or a...
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Mentoring Site Coordinator What's a Rocket Stove? Where do you find Biofuel? Recently, these questions and many other questions were answered in the 4H Mentoring program when the youth participated in an Outdoor Cookery activity. The 4H Outdoor cooking activity combines ideas from traditional 4H cooking projects with the new hi tech and sustainable energy science concepts. The activity utilizes eco-friendly and energy saving methods for making outdoor cooking fun, safe and...
