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AKWESASNE - (Seskéha/August 6, 2024) Promising a celebration of spectacular Mohawk art and a rich Indigenous cultural experience, the Akwesasne Art Market and Juried Show did not disappoint. The event, proudly presented by Akwesasne Travel, was held July 6 at Generations Park in the heart of the Mohawk community. "By all measures, this year's Art Market and Juried Show was an enormous success," said Dwayne Thomas, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's director of economic development. "A number of...
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By Deusdedit Ruhangariyo. Special to ICT. Around the World: Xinjiang authorities demand Uyghurs report guests within hours, Indigenous midwives in Panama strive to protect traditional medicine, and Nalderun students receive educational and cultural support. CHINA: Uyghurs told to report guests immediately Authorities in at least two regions of Xinjiang have recently intensified a mandate requiring Uyghurs to inform police about guests in their homes within 10 minutes to two hours of their arrival, according to three Uyghur township government...
Continued from last week. Akwesasne Mohawk Nation Council and the Clans There is a special arrangement of the Rontiianehson. This seating arrangement is a structure which enables laws to be made in a structured way. Years ago, some of the leaders changed the seating of the clans and their functions. They kept the format and the same procedural structure. The following explains the way the Council functions today. The Council is separated in three parts. The first part of the Council is the well and the three Rotiianehson of the Turtle Clan sit...
By Mary Annette Pember and Stewart Huntington. ICT WARNING: This story contains disturbing details about residential and boarding schools. If you are feeling triggered, here is a resource list for trauma responses from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition in the U.S. In Canada, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-866-925-4419. The U.S. Department of the Interior released its final investigative report Tuesday on the ugly history of federal Indian boarding schools, calling for a...
JUNEAU, AK – The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC), consisting of Alaska Tribes rooted along Canada’s transboundary rivers, today requested that the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights order a temporary pause on reckless mining activity that is violating the Tribes’ human rights. As dozens of mining companies seek permission from the government of British Columbia (BC) to develop some of the world’s largest gold mines in the headwaters of Southeast Alaska’s transboundary rivers, the Canadian governmen...
By Kaniehtonkie Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has initiated a temporary suspension of uranium hauling in response to the Navajo Nation’s condemnation of a mining company transporting radioactive materials through its lands. The pause aims to facilitate negotiations between the Navajo Nation and Energy Fuels Resources, the company engaged in the transport. The Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, prohibits the transportation of radioactive uranium ore on its lands without explicit permission. This week, h...
By Isaac White Greenpeace, the well-known environmental advocacy group, is seeking the dismissal of a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer, a developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The lawsuit accuses Greenpeace of trespassing, vandalism, arson, and assaulting construction workers to halt the pipeline’s construction. Energy Transfer contends that Greenpeace not only physically impeded construction but also spearheaded a misinformation campaign that temporarily influenced federal d...
WATERTOWN – The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care. Heat impacted more than 100 blood drives in July in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood – compounding other seasonal obs...
By Isaac White The U.S. Department of the Interior released the second volume of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report in July. This document builds on the foundational analysis provided in the first volume, deepening the understanding of the federal government’s involvement in the establishment and operation of Indian boarding schools. Initiated by Secretary Deb Haaland in 2021, this comprehensive review aims to address the historical injustices inflicted upon Native American communities through these i...
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Office of Pesticide Programs proposed reregistering malathion, an organophosphate pesticide linked to learning disabilities, as it claims in a new risk assessment that the chemical is 100 times less dangerous than it previously thought, even at the same exposure and toxicity levels. The July 16 proposed action relies again on a misguided new approach to evaluating organophosphates, which includes the continued use of the misused testing methodology. Organophosphates are among the mos...
By Isaac White The Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation, have signed a significant agreement to enhance the exercise of their sovereign rights. The Seminole Tribe is expected to be a signatory to the deal soon. The Five Tribe Wildlife Management Reciprocity Agreement allows tribal members to use their tribal membership to hunt and fish within the participating tribes’ treaty territories. This decision affirms and exercises the inherent sovereignty of these tribal nations, showing a unified approach to m...
The good news is that Imperial forces are losing the battle for planetary dominance. The bad news is that we’re on their team. The British Imperial System of measurement, born in 1824, was an improvement at the time. But in 1965, the Brits chucked it in the dust bin, adopting the decimal-based metric system. Today, metric is universal in science and medicine. Of all the nations on planet Earth, only the U.S. still clings to old British measurements. Being obsessed with the levy and collection of taxes, the British monarchy was never a slouch a...
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AKWESASNE – (Seskéha/ August 9, 2024) The Territory of Akwesasne and surrounding areas are experiencing heavy rainfall today, potentially accumulating 50 to 100 mm. Rain is anticipated to continue through the afternoon, due to a low-pressure system interacting with the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Rainfall is expected to taper off later this evening. Impact and Precautions: Heavy downpours may cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is po...
A State of Emergency is hereby declared within the jurisdiction in the County of Franklin, State of New York, for the period beginning at 6:30 PM on AUGUST 9, 2024 and will continue to remain in effect for 3 DAYS or until AUGUST 12,2024. This will be reviewed prior to its expiration to determine if it can be rescinded prior to August 12* or an extension is warranted. This State of Emergency has been declared to address the concerns associated with the extreme rainstorms which have caused dangerous flooding and damage to many critical roads and...
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17. FRANKLIN COUNTY – Following the severe storm that hit the region last night, several roads in Franklin County have been closed and sustained significant damage. The Highway Departments, along with volunteer Deputy Coordinators, are actively assessing the affected areas and documenting the extent of the damage. In response to the situation, the Swiftwater Team is conducting house-to-house checks in the Fort Covington area to ensure the safety of residents as several homes are negatively impacted by the flooding and people some p...
FLOODING UPDATE - 1 p.m. August 10, 2024 Flood Warning - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has issued a flood warning today. Anyone residing along the river should be on alert for rising water levels and evacuate if necessary. Please adhere to evacuation orders for your safety. The St. Regis River in Hogansburg and the Helena Road area are of high concern and Helena Road residents are advised to evacuate. Akwesasne Mohawk Police Updates: Boaters: Beware of debris in our rivers as the storm has caused many items to break from docks and are floating...
The SRMT EOC issued a mandatory evacuation on August 10, 2024, at 1PM due to rapid flooding. The mandatory evacuation is in effect for all residents in the area between Hogansburg and North Road. Water levels were rising rapidly, and all roadways are becoming impassable. "Public Safety is our top priority." Evacuate Immediately • Leave the area immediately. Do not delay. • Avoid flooded areas and do not attempt to drive through water. • Pack essential items, including medications, impor...
