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By Andy Gardner The New York State Education Department has released what they describe as “the framework of guidance to help schools and school districts as they plan to reopen, whether that occurs in person, remotely, or in a combination of the two.” In addition, formal guidance will be disseminated later this week that will enable New York’s schools to continue to safely educate their students this fall, NYSED said. The framework was informed by four virtual Regional School Reopening Task Force meetings as well as a student forum hoste...
SRMT Tsi Tetewatatkens Office for the Aging (OFA) held their first Parking Lot Bingo on Kiokierénhton/Monday, July 13, 2020. Reen Cook, host of 97.3 CKON FM Radio Bingo, called out numbers over the microphone as Seniors dabbed playing cards and munched on snacks provided by OFA. Cash prizes were sponsored by the Senior Club, and players each received a $20 gift certificate for CKON Radio Bingo cards just for joining in the fun. For future events and more information, contact SRMT Office for...
By Andy Gardner A recent Supreme Court decision that ruled about half of the state of Oklahoma is Muscogee Creek reservation land could have an impact on St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s land claims, according to the tribe’s general counsel. The plaintiff in the case, a Seminole man named Jimcy McGirt, claimed that the state of Oklahoma had no jurisdiction to try him for sex crimes. He claimed the alleged offenses took place on Muscogee Creek land established in an 1866 treaty that was never ceded from the tribe by an act of Congress, therefore Okl...
By Andy Gardner An NFL team that goes by an anti-Native slur will change their name, and a second Major League Baseball team has said they will review their controversial celebration gesture, but don’t appear to be ready to change their name. The NFL’s Washington Redskins announced Monday, July 13 that they will change their name and logo. Although they haven’t announced a new name and logo, they will drop the term Redskins amid a global outcry against systemic racism that occurred in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Floyd, an unarmed Black m...
While Covid-19 continues to stall events and put summer on hold, the Akwesasne Farmer's Market opened again for the public providing the community with fresh goods, beaded crafts, and more. An important part of the initiative is to keep the community members safe by practicing social distancing guidelines and masks will be required when going through the market. As well, the vendors will be separated six feet apart and will be required to wear masks. "I feel safe; there are a lot of safety...
Catherine K. Herne, 67, unexpectedly passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Catherine was a homemaker and mother. A true gambler at heart, she loved casinos and "Let It Ride" poker was her game. She instilled her love of SU Men's Basketball onto her children. She cherished visits with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and her love of chocolate gave her the name "Momsweetooth." She will fondly be remembered for being a sweet, funny, witty person... Full story
By Mahlon Smoke On July 11, 2020, in Cornwall Ontario, a small group of people gathered at Lamoureux Park to bring awareness to the abuse Indigenous people endure by the hands of RCMP. This being the 30th anniversary of the famous Oka Crisis that still haunts many Indigenous people to this very day. Now with the recent Black Lives Matter marches, police brutality and police accountability being brought into the mainstream and Indigenous people all over Canada and the United States have shown...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is providing notification that additional facilities at Generations Park have reopened for the community’s use and enjoyment. In addition to the Tewatahitha Walking Trail that has remained open since late-March; community members can now utilize the practice field, basketball court, pavilion, and restroom facilities. The playground, Travis Solomon Memorial Lacrosse Box, Main field and concession stand remain closed at this time. The main field will open when it has rec...
July 10, 2020. On the evening of July 9, 2020, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call reporting two vehicles driving in a dangerous matter on River Road, Tsi Snaihne (Snye) Quebec. The occupants were observed exiting the vehicles yielding baseball bats. Police attended the area and received information that both vehicles were involved in a shooting incident earlier that evening in the district of Tsi Snaihne. As a result of the investigation police seized a vehicle and spent shell casings from a crime scene. The Surete du Quebec forensic...
Franklin County is pleased to announce that government operations continue to open with a systematic approach to support the public and protect our employees. All departments are operational and can be reached by phone. The Department of Weights and Measures is operating with limited hours; all other County departments within the Courthouse are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. You must have an appointment in advance to visit any of the departments. Currently Franklin County Public Transportation has...
By Kaniehtonkie The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe recently announced their unofficial ‘Special Tribal Election’ results with incumbent Michael Conners Jr retaining his seat as Tribal Chief. The election was held under COVID-19 restrictions set in place to help stop the spread of the virus. Normally SRMT elections are held in June of each year, with most candidates practicing robust door to door campaigning. In May the Tribe’s Election Board voted to postpone the election until July because of the COVID-19 virus. The 2020 election was held on Satur...
The family of Joyce Gaspe would like to thank everyone for donations of food, tent, and other supplies. Niawen, to those that sang, drummed and sat with family by the fire during this time also. Your presence and kind words meant so much....
The Friends of the Ogdensburg Public Library invite the public to participate in its first Virtual Children’s Book Sale at the Ogdensburg Public Library. Due to COVID-19 we are offering a Virtual Children’s Book Sale – deadline for orders is Wednesday, July 29th at 5 pm. Ordering is easy! Just complete the order form and pay $5 per bag –each bag will hold 8-10 books per bag. All we need to know is the type of books you want per bag: Board books; Picture books (ages 2-5); Picture books (ages 6+) fiction and/or non-fiction; Chapter books (ages 6...
Halifax, NS. The Halifax Thunderbirds announced they have signed Nonkon Thompson to a three-year deal. "I am excited to get back into the nest and show the rest of the league that were coming back better than ever," said Thompson. "We have unfinished business to take care of." The 6'2" lefty defenseman, appeared in 10 games this past season, collecting 30 loose balls and causing five turnovers. He finished the season second in penalty minutes behind veteran defenseman, Scott Campbell. "Nonkon...
By Mahlon Smoke BLOOD QUANTUM is a Canadian Horror film where the world falls to a zombie uprising with the exception of Mi'qmaq people who are immune to the virus. The community must fight against the zombie horde as well as come in conflict with non-native refugees trying to make their way into the reservation. The film offers good horror, great action, and social commentary about colonialism. The film is directed by Jeff Barnaby, who previously directed Rhymes for Young Ghouls, another film...
By Andy Gardner St. Lawrence County’s public health director says the cancelation of a Cayuga County Bassmaster tournament would have eliminated a safety window where the anglers could be tested twice before coming to St. Lawrence County. Meanwhile, the county’s Board of Health president says the biggest risk to another COVID-19 outbreak in St. Lawrence County is people traveling to high-transmission areas and bringing the virus back. Dr. Dana McGuire, the public health director, and Dr. Andrew Williams, health board president, addressed the...
By Andy Gardner CANTON. The mother 18-year-old Treyanna Summerville, who was murdered last month at her Gouverneur home, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with her daughter's death. Lashanna Charleton was arrested after turning herself in Wednesday morning, July 15, to Gouverneur-based New York State Police. She was arraigned in Gouverneur Town Court by Justice Travis Dann and remanded to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility, Canton, in lieu of $25,000 bail or $50,000...
The Eastern White Pine Tree is symbolic of the Great Peace established by the Rotinonhson:ni nations. When the Peacemaker arrived in Iroquois territory he chose the pine tree as the symbol of the chief or sachem (note: there is no adequate translation of the Mohawk word ROIANE which lacks the hierarchical and power implications of the English words and means he leads the way or he shows the way). The Tree of Peace symbolizes the struggle of the Roiane to provide leadership that inspires Unity (Ska’nikon:ra) through the Good Mind (...
By Doug George-Kanentiio There is appropriate anger in the US over the killing of George Floyd in May, caused by a chokehold and compression on his neck by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Despite many witnesses, some of whom recorded Floyd's dying, with Chauvin to release his knee which was forcing Floyd's face into the pavement, the officer refused and for over 8 minutes maintained the pressure until Floyd died. There are other instances when American police have used deadly choke holds including that of Eric Garner in 2014...
Submitted by: Rich Gast I love cherries! Especially sweet cherries. They're delicious fresh, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins, minerals, and beneficial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may lower your risk of developing certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and/or obesity. Growing consumer education about the antioxidant health benefits of cherries appears to be creating increased demand for the fruit. Domestic cherry consumption in the United States is...
According to Brigette Conklin, Community Health Educator, during the last two weeks, there has been an overall increase in cases – many related to travel from high-risk advisory states. There are currently 22 states requiring a 14-day quarantine upon re-entry to New York State (https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory). It is important to continue the following recommendations: wash your hands, wear a mask, practice social distancing, and stay home as much as possible. As of Wednesday, July 15, 2020: 3 (three) new cases of C...
Daily Statistics – Thursday, July 16, 2020 4 Current Active Covid-19 31 Tested Positive – one new test from late in the day on 7/14/20 101 Probable Positive Cases 132 Total Cumulative Positive 128 Out of 130 cases are recovered 79 Quarantine and Isolation 11,845 Total Tests administered 11,814 negatives Daily Statistics – July 15, 2020 4 Current Active Covid-19 31 Tested Positive - one new test from late in the day on 7/14/20 101 Probable Positive Cases 132 Total Cumulative Positive – new probable was due to antibody test that showed past in...
Canadian and U.S. officials have agreed to keep the border between the two countries closed to non-essential travel until August 21, CTV News has confirmed. The latest extension was set to expire on July 21. The agreement, as it stands, exempts the flow of trade and commerce, as well as temporary foreign workers and vital health-care workers such as nurses who live and work on opposite sides of the border. Tourists and cross-border visits remain prohibited. Total COVID-19 cases in Canada: 108,486 diagnoses, 8,798 deaths and 72,170 recoveries...
Dana McGuire, Public Health Director of St. Lawrence County released a notice on July 14 stating patrons who visited 1⁄2 Ton’s Bar and Grill located at 141 ½ Market St., Potsdam, N.Y. on July 11, 2020, during the hours of 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM have a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19. If you believe you were present at this location, at this date/time, they ask that you please call the St Lawrence County Public Health Department at 315-386-2325 and to monitor your temperature twice a day for 14 days. If you develop symptoms – a fever gr...
The Ontario government announced on Monday nearly all businesses and public spaces will reopen in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening framework with public health and workplace safety measures and restrictions in place. The following Ontario public health unit regions will be allowed to move into Stage 3 first, on Friday, July 17, 2020: Algoma Public Health Brant County Health Unit Chatham-Kent Public Health Eastern Ontario Health Unit* Grey Bruce Health Unit Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Hastings Prince Edward Public H...
