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  • Chamber Welcomes Signs of Progress at Border

    Jun 17, 2021

    “The North Country Chamber of Commerce welcomes reports that the Canadian Government is actively considering interim reopening steps at the U.S. - Canadian border, including possible elimination of quarantine requirements for travelers who have been fully vaccinated,” says Chamber President Garry Douglas. “Possible actions are also being actively considered by the U.S. government in the run-up to June 21 when current restrictions are up for extension or changes.” “These reports are providing some long-sought hope for the start of a phased re...

  • COTTAGE FOR SALE

    Jun 17, 2021

    June 10th, 2021 Two-bedroom cottage on south west tip of Ross Island with kitchen, dining room and living room. Includes: Two decks, 24X10 aluminum dock. Flush toilet and composting toilet. Two paddle boards, riding mower. Solar power for lights and generator back up. This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $2,280.00 for the period of May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2022. The lease is for a fifteen-year term effective May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2028. Rent reviews are conducted every three years during the term of the lease, with the next one...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF LAND DISPUTE

    Jun 17, 2021

    Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than July 17, 2021. Claimant: Allan Terrance 332 McGee Road Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Toby Roundpoint 334 McGee Road Akwesasne, NY 13655 Property in Dispute: Lot #414 Case Number: 21-LND-00002 Brief Description of...

  • RRCA Declares Low Water Level 1 Status

    Jun 17, 2021

    The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) has declared a Low Water Level 1 status for its jurisdiction and asks residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their water consumption. The RRCA monitors stream flows and precipitation data at gauges strategically placed throughout its jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario consisting of the City of Cornwall, and Townships of South Glengarry, North Glengarry, South Stormont, and North Stormont. A low water status is declared once monthly stream flows and/or precipitation are below an expected...

  • COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT 2021 VEHICLE TENDER NOTICE

    Jun 17, 2021

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is doing a public tender for 2 vehicles from the MCA Fleet. They can be seen at the locations listed below. The vehicles are available for tender in “As Is Condition”. Below is a brief description of each vehicle: Vehicle Description/Location: As-Is Condition: 2007 Pontiac Wave – Silver Mileage: 121,422 km Condition: Poor* Kanatakon – Admin. #4 parking lot Vehicle Description/Location: As-Is Condition: 2015 Dodge Caravan – White Mileage: 186,017 km Condition: Good** Kanatakon – Admin. #4 Parking Lot Contact: Ad...

  • Public Notice:

    Jun 17, 2021

    The following individuals are being considered for residency permits under the SRMT Residency Ordinance. Please email [email protected] or call Cathy Mitchell at 518-359-2272 by Friday, June 25, 2021 if you have any objections or concerns. Niawen! Craig Barton Kaly (Carole) White Hilde Barnes...

  • MCA CLOSED FRIDAY IN HONOUR OF CHIEF DARRYL LAZORE (LAZARE)

    Jun 17, 2021

    All Mohawk Council of Akwesasne non-emergency offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021 to honor the late Chief Darryl “Kermit” Lazore (Lazare). We invite the community to share in this day of honor and ask that you keep Chief Darryl’s family and loved ones in your thoughts. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. MCA offices will re-open on Tuesday, June 22nd, following the Monday, June 21st closure in recognition of National Aboriginal Day....

  • AMPS Akwesasne Mohawk Police Welcome Four New Constables

    Jun 17, 2021

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to congratulate four new police constables who successfully completed the Basic Constable Training course at the Ontario Police College in May 2021. The four officers continued their training and recently graduated from the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia, Ontario. On June 14, 2021, a swearing in ceremony was held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, with Chief of Police Shawn Dulude and Deputy Chief of...

  • Franklin County Rabies Clinics to Begin This Week

    Jun 17, 2021

    June 14, 2021 Franklin County Public Health announces the first rabies clinic of 2021 will be held in Saranac Lake on June 18th from 6pm-8pm at the Saranac Lake Fire Station located at 100 Broadway Street. Registration is now open for this clinic. Please call 518 729-7292 between 5pm-8pm, Monday-Thursday to register. Every dog, cat (even indoor pets) & ferret 3 months of age or older requires vaccination. 1-year vaccine will be administered. Ferrets must be vaccinated each year. All pets must be controlled by an adult and must be on a leash or...

  • Tota News

    Jun 17, 2021

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: June 11th - Judy Hemlock-Cole June 12th - Isabelle Parks June 13th - Janice Tallett June 14th - Diane Garrow & Terry Lee Frary June 15th - Toni Herne, Verda Tarbell & Margaret Snyder June 16th - Gilbert Ransom & Wanda Jacobs Please Note: The Senior Center is offering limited outdoor events at this time. We are looking forward to gradually opening this fall. Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! PARKING LOT BINGO Mondays starting at... Full story

  • Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Official Candidate List for District Chiefs

    Jun 17, 2021

    After much consideration we have decided to Withdraw from the Official Candidate’s list on Kawehnoke/Cornwall Island and Kanatakon/St. Regis Candidate’s list. Family responsibilities/obligations have to be our priority at this time. Apologies to the people that have the confidence in us to nominate and second our names. Kawehnoke/Cornwall Island - Donna Delormier Kanatakon/St. Regis – Kristy Lauzon...

  • INVITATION FOR BIDS ROOF REPLACEMENT NO. 21-0070

    Jun 17, 2021

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is soliciting bids from qualified contractors/businesses/individuals to provide all the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, transportation and incidentals necessary to remove and replace approximately 1,290 square feet of metal roof sheathing along with mold abatement and removal, located at 75 Pyke Rd., Akwesasne, NY. Bids/Proposals will be received until Monday, June 28th, 3:30 p.m. (Local Time). Questions concerning this Invitation for Bids are to be directed in writing three (3) calendar...

  • Rt. 56 Drive In rules for COVID 19:

    Jun 17, 2021

    1. You must wear a mask outside of your vehicle. No exceptions! 2. 1 person in line for concession purchase. 3. Park in the middle between the posts, you can sit outside of the vehicle, but only in front of vehicle. 4. All lights must remain off during movies! 5. Social distancing guidelines will be strictly enforced. 6. Bathrooms will be open, limited to 3 persons at a time. Unless child accompanied by 1 adult. 7. We have limited capacity, please arrive early. 8. All rules are to be followed, no exceptions, no refunds!!...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Jun 17, 2021

    The church and chapel are open for private prayer ONLY UNTIL JUNE 26TH, 2021. There will be private masses in the chapel for the intention of the day Tuesdays - Fridays. These masses are Limited to 4 Persons Only. Weekend masses for the month of June 2021 will be at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Center for a Maximum of 36 PERSONS including clergy and volunteers. ALL current COVID-19 mandatory restrictions apply social distancing, sign in, wearing mask, COVID screening and temperature checks as per SRMT-EOC guidance. THURSDAY - JUNE 17, 2021 12:10...

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    Jun 17, 2021

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  • SRMT Election Board Overturns Unofficial Results of Tribal Chief Election

    Jun 17, 2021

    On June 5, 2021, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election Board conducted the Annual Election for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe pursuant to the terms of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance (the “Election Ordinance”). Following the voting exercise and release of the unofficial results, appeals were filed by Tribal Members in accordance with the Election Ordinance. The Election Board convened on June 9, 2021, to consider appeals received by that date, and determined to hold a hearing. The hearing was conducted virtually on...

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    Jun 17, 2021

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    Jun 17, 2021

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  • Tribal Caucus and Special Election Release

    Jun 17, 2021

    Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board’s decision and order dated June 16, 2021, the Election Board will be holding a Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Ohiarí:ha | June 26, 2021 for the position of one (1) Tribal Chief. The Caucus will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the former IGA Building. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and to ensure the safety of our community members, there will be no observers allowed. In order to minimize the amount of people gathering in an enclosed space, only the nominator(s), seconder(s), and nominee(s) for each...

  • Juneteenth – June 19th is now a Federal Holiday

    Jun 17, 2021

    On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Biden signed a law making ‘Juneteenth’ – the day marking the end of slavery – is the first new federal holiday since 1983. Now, Juneteenth commemorates what took place on June 19, 1865, when union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced to enslaved Black people that they were free. The announcement came 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the Confederacy surrendered. For millions, the commemoration is long overdue, and far more significant than just another...