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By Kaniethonkie. NHL draft eligible Erie Otters center Carey Terrance returned home from Switzerland with a gold medal yesterday. Terrance earned the gold medal playing on Team USA U18 2023 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. Team USA won against Sweden 3-2 in overtime on Sunday. It was Terrance who scored the tying goal to send it into overtime, earning Team USA a perfect 7-0 record. This is Team USA 11th gold medal at the Under-18 Worlds, with Terrance recording two goals, four assists...
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, representatives from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne generously presented checks to several community non-profit organizations in a heartwarming show of support. The funds for these donations were provided by the Dept. of Community & Social Services (DCSS) in order to assist in the creation of new programming for children and families, as well as to help with the ongoing operations of the respective facilities. The organizations that received the funds are well-known...
Marcos Francis White of Akwesasne, has accepted an invitation of lifetime membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation's leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students with a minimum of a 3.4 GPA. NSCS is an honors organization that invites less than ten percent of all eligible students nationwide to join the ranks of its diverse membership each year. A leading interdisciplinary academic honor society, NSCS is made up...
The A'nowara'ko:wa Arena laid witness to a great season opener with the Akwesasne Thunder pitted against the defending OLA Founders Cup Champion the Nepean Knights. In the first period Nepean lead the way in goals and in the penalty box with 2 goals and 3 penalties. The Thunder followed closely with 1 goal and 2 penalties. Going into the second period the Thunder answered with 3 goals and 2 penalties, with Nepean adding 1 goal. In the third period, Nepean fought back and gained 2 goals and...
Laurie Ann Conners, 62, of Akwesasne NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on April 29, 2023. Though she battled cancer three times, she never quit fighting to be with her family and especially her grandchildren. Laurie was born on January 8, 1961, in Massena, NY to Hazel and the late Donald Bero. She met her husband and the love of her life, Randall Conners, during childhood. They were married on November 29, 1980 and raised 5 children together. Laurie will be... Full story
CORNWALL – The St Lawrence Marathon returned this Saturday, April 29th with a sold-out field. Over 700 participants - the majority from outside of the region - will take part in the marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K runs. The St. Lawrence Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier – as well as a half marathon, 10K and 5K runs along the beautiful Waterfront Trail. "Our marathon course is one of the fastest Boston (Marathon) qualifiers in Canada," said marathon director Sebastian Warner. Sev...
By Kathleen Sharp for ProPublica. Stepping into the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Shyanne Beatty was eager to view the Native American works that art collectors Charles and Valerie Diker had been accumulating for nearly half a century. But as she entered the museum's American Wing that day in 2018, her excitement turned to shock as two wooden masks came into view. Beatty, an Alaska Native, had worked on a radio documentary about the two Alutiiq objects and how they and others like them had been...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club dues for 2023 You can mail your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS: May 4th-Alan LaBaff May 5th-Adeline Herne & Diane McDonald May 7th-Patricia A. Seymour, Jackie Cree-Arquette & Sandra Rourke May 8th-John Laughing May 9th-Earl... Full story
May 6, 2023 9am – 3pm Turtle’s Nest Diner 1450 State Route 37 Hogansburg Mohawk Auction to benefit 3 Mohawk Dancers for The Indian Village at the New York State Fair...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY MAY 4, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Francis Cree from the Funeral Collection FRIDAY MAY 5, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Julia David from the Funeral Collection SATURDAY MAY 6, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Josephine Peters from the Funeral Collection SUNDAY MAY 7, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: - Ben Kelly from the Funeral Collection WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2023 6:00 PM Offered for: Louis Francis birthday anniversary mass by the Francis fami...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Robert J. Tarbell, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Tina Tarbell. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Tina Tarbell. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than May 25, 2023....
Attention to any students who plan to transfer to Salmon River: The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2023. This policy applies to all students who wish to transfer into the Salmon River Central School District (including the St. Regis Mohawk School) for the 2023-2024 school year who are changing school districts but not residency. Electronic registration is available on our school website, www.srk12.org under “District Services” by creating a Clevr account. Paper packets can be obtained at the main...
The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce’s annual City-Wide Garage Sales is scheduled for Friday, May 26th, Saturday, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th. These City-Wide Garage Sales have attracted customers from all over St. Lawrence County and as far away as Ottawa. The Ogdensburg Chamber Directory will be for sale after Wednesday, May 25th at the Chamber Office (318 Ford Street) or Kimro’s Medicine Place for $3. For more info on the City-Wide Garage Sale call Laura Pearson at 315-393-3620 or email at [email protected]...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall & District, the OPP and Cornwall Police, launched the newest initiative called Project Lifesaver, to protect and quickly locate those living with dementia who get lost. Launch date is April 26, 2023. This program is now available to residents living in Akwesasne. Project Lifesaver uses technology to assist in the search and rescue efforts of those who wander and get lost. It has been proven to reduce...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Mills to the position of Executive Director, beginning May 1, 2023. Tim is a familiar face to many in our community, both as a partner in his past role as the Senior Administrative Officer of the Township of South Glengarry and in his previous roles as Superintendent and Principal in the Upper Canada District School Board. Tim is a skilled and experienced senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Over the weekend, Tori McConnell was crowned the new Miss Indian World 2023, following the Thursday competition that featured 25 talented contestants. Representing the Yurok and Karuk tribes, McConnell made the journey from Eureka, California, to compete in the Land of Enchantment. As Miss Indian World, McConnell will spend the next year traveling globally to promote cultural awareness and diversity. She will also represent and participate in the Gathering of Nations' Pow...
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By Isaac White. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide grants for harvesting, processing, and storing Indigenous meats such as bison, reindeer, moose, elk, and salmon. This marks the first time the USDA has offered this type of financial support, which aims to bolster tribes working towards food sovereignty. The grant program seeks to enhance the self-sufficiency and sustainability of Indigenous communities by improving access to traditional food sources. By supporting the development of infra...
Salary: GST12 $42,379.64-$44,074.83 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Center Supervisor, and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services license, the incumbent is responsible for the development and provision of nutritional meals and snacks for young children that are consistent with Canada’s Food Guide to healthy eating. Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent; • One (1) year Cooking Certificate; • Two (2) years working experience in preparing meals in an institutional setting and/or have completed a recogni...
Salary: MG08 $69,688.87-$72,476.42 Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Academic Manager, the Post Secondary Coordinator will provide support services to post secondary students, take a leading role in coordination, organization, and motivation of the students that will bring the successful completion of post secondary programs at Iohahiio. Qualifications: • Post Secondary Diploma/Degree with a minimum of two (2) years work experience in education, supervision, or client support services • Experience in providing cli...
Salary: PTECE $47,563.93-$49,466.69 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Centre Supervisor, and the Ministry of Education (MEd) license, and the College of Early Childhood Educators, the incumbent is responsible for providing a positive learning environment that enhances and supports each child’s cultural, physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive development in conjunction with team members. Qualifications: • Ontario College Diploma in Early Childhood Education; • Two (2) years experience in child care; • Maintain registr...
Continued from last week. And they say that it’s not long after that, the Creator, that’s where Teharonhiawako, the holder of the skies, his name now changes to Shonkwaia’tison. He’s the one that created everything. So we now call him Shonkwaia’tison. It’s not long after this point when he instructs the four races of their duties in this natural world that they are placed in. They’re to take care of this, because he said, he was going to leave this land. Shonkwaia’tison was going to leave and go back to the Sky World. And he’s the only o...
Photo from St. Regis Mohawk School's 1st Year Book "Echoes of St. Regis" - School Lunch Program Cafeteria Staff: L-R: Jean Weir, Cafeteria Supervisor, Mrs. Dorothy Calcagno, Chief Cook; Mrs. Katie Jock, Mrs. Brown, assistant cooks 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 p...
Boaters from near and far can now easily access the St. Lawrence River through the Raisin Region Conservation Authority’s (RRCA) marina at Gray’s Creek Conservation Area, which re-opened for the season on May 1. “We’re starting our 44th boating season this year, and we are happy to welcome back boaters to Gray’s Creek,” says RRCA Administrative Assistant, Josianne Sabourin. “Some of our boaters have been coming back for decades, and our boat launch is used by many community members throughout the spring, summer, and fall.” The marina at Gray...
CORNWALL – Twenty-three gold, silver and bronze medals were brought back to Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools from the Eastern Ontario SKLZ competition on Tuesday, April 25. The annual event, organized in partnership between the UCDSB, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario and St. Lawrence College (SLC), was held at the SLC Cornwall campus and saw approximately 250 participants in 11 different areas of the skilled trades. The UCDSB had representation from 18 high schools with about 175 students competing. T...
