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The Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake held their first annual Mohawk and Abenaki Art Market in August 2018. The 2019 Mohawk and Abenaki Market saw more artists and a wider range of techniques and skills. However, due to the pandemic, the 2020 Art Market was cancelled. This year's Mohawk and Abenaki Art Market featured master and emerging Indigenous artists from Akwesasne and Kahnawake. The 2021 ADK Mohawk and Abenaki Art Market is the joint effort of the museum in...
Seskéha/August 31, 2021 Kahnawake. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it continues to support Kahnawà:ke’s Public Safety Division and the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre’s Public Health unit as the community prepares to activate full Proof of Vaccination measures within the Territory. This statement is being issued due to the nature of this measure, which some community members expressed is an infringement of their rights. Discussions with Public Safety and Kahnawà:ke Public Health have been taking...
By Mahlon Smoke Serenity Farms offers more than just riding lessons. Working with children and adults with riding horses, owner Jean Laffin also teaches how to brush and groom the horse, grounding exercises before mounting the horse, and how-to better bond with the horse. They also offer lead line pony rides for small children and pony riding lessons. Serenity Farms also offers tours of the farm where children and adults often feed the chickens, rabbit, horses and cows. Or you could take a walk...
Indian Country Today writer Vincent Schilling just received notice from Viking Books regarding notice of acceptance of a book deal on his own experience and the experience of other Native people in pertaining to the Residential / Boarding Schools that have affected so many Native people. Schilling, who had family ties in Akwesasne plans to draw upon his own experiences with his grandmother Madeline Chatelle (Caldwell) and Minnie Smith (Caldwell). Shilling stated, “I am in the midst of learning this specific history as well as other histories o...
WHITE, Harold – at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Theresa (née Delormier) for 53 years. Loving father of Marion White - Kawehnoke, Nancy Lazore (Leonard) - Tsi Snaihne, Jeffrey White (Julie) - Kawehnoke, Samantha White-Tenasco (Albert) - Kanatakon and chosen son Bobby Marquis-Kahnawake. Cherished grandfather of Bret, Mason, Tyler, Thomas, Rarihwenhawi and Sapphire. Great grandfather to Emerald and Sage. Dear brother of Carl Wh...
“NYSACHO applauds Governor Hochul for recognizing the outstanding effort played by local health departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her perspective on the roles of state and local government is refreshing and most welcome. Long before this pandemic, thousands of local public health workers in every area of the state were hard at work protecting their communities from innumerable public health threats. The onset of the pandemic added even more responsibility, significantly stressing our local public health system. But through it all, o...
Phillip White-Cree has been appointed adjunct instructor of history in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Clarkson University. He will teach the classes "Historical Narrative Through an Indigenous Lens" and "Indigenous North America Post Contact." He will also serve as coordinator of Indigenous community support and outreach within Clarkson's Chief Inclusion Office. White-Cree was born and raised in the traditional Kanieńkehá:ka (Mohawk) territory of Akwesasne and is a member o...
14 AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center and Health Services are reporting three (3) new cases of COVID-19 -- making 15 total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. Two (2) community members have resolved however, 26 family members and friends are in quarantine at home in Akwesasne's southern portion. We extend them best wishes for a safe recovery and ask that they please remain at home until cleared by public health. Saint Regis Mohawk Health...
If you’ve ever had to go to Dr. Danielle Dubuc’s office, you know who my sister Deanie is. She has worked with the community for many years helping you with your eye care needs. On August 12, 2021, my family was devastated when my sister Deanie had suffered a stroke. MCA Ambulance was called and they transported her to Cornwall and then she was transported to Ottawa. Since then our lives have been filled with tears, worry, stress and all the emotions that come with bad news. Friends of mine immediately did a collection for my family for tra...
Thank You Letter Thank you very much to the following businesses who helped make our 2021 disABILITIES Awareness Campaign successful: Swamp’s Performance Automotive Mohawk Plumbing Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Red Fox Gas & Convenience Jeffrey Tarbell Handcrafting 37 West Three Feathers Café Tarbell Management Group (Bear’s Den, Western Door, & Tim Horton’s) Smith’s Lumber Triple A Brass Horse Pizzeria King’s Marina CKON Cedar View Golf Course Adirondack Auto Wild Bills Speedway Twinleaf Akwesasne Sports Stacey’s Fruit Bouquet’s (S...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced that registration is now open for the September 2021 Tribal Monthly Meeting. The registration process allows the Tribal Clerk to verify tribal enrollment, as monthly tribal meetings are intended for membership only. The next tribal meeting is being chaired by Tribal Chief Beverly Cook and will be held on Saturday, Seskehkó:wa/September 11, 2021 beginning at 10:00 a.m. It will be a hybrid meeting that allows tribal members to attend virtually or in-person in the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino...
A pesticide that’s been linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory, and attention deficit disorders, has been banned by the Biden administration following a years-long legal battle. Environmental Protection Agency officials issued a final ruling on Wednesday saying chlorpyrifos can no longer be used on the food that makes its way onto American dinner plates. The move is intended to better protect the children and farmworkers, according to the agency. In a statement, Administrator Michael Regan called...
By Victoria Gray. Reprinted with permission from Turtle Island News Six Nations of the Grand-More than 100 people have set our on a journey to heal and bring awareness to a 13-year old boy whose attempted escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School ended in tragedy. The three day walk for Joe set out from the former residential school on Mohawk Street on Six Nations land adjacent to Brantford at 8a.m. Friday, August 27th with the hope of reaching the site of Joe Cammanda’s death on Saturday. Doug George a Mohawk Institute Residential S...
Long ago the birds had no songs. Only man could sing and every morning man would greet the rising sun with a song. The birds, as they were flying by, would often stop and listen to the beautiful songs of the man. In their hearts they wished that they too could sing. One day the Good Spirit visited the earth. The Good Spirit walked over the earth inspecting the various things that he had created. As he walked through the forest, he noticed that there was a great silence. Something seemed to be missing. As the Good Spirit pondered, the sun sank...
2. Senienthará:ko! Unlock it! 102. Sehnhotón:ko! Open the door! 103. Satí:ta' ne kà:sere! Get in the car! 104. Sákien! Sit down! 105. Sehnhó:ton! Close the door! 106.SSkakia'táhnhak!Put on your belt! 107. Skwatá:ko ne anitskwà:ra! Adjust the seat! 108. Skwatá:ko ne atátken! Adjust the mirror! 109. Sehnhotonkwatsheró:rok! Put the key in the ignition! 110. Skahrhaté:ni ne kahnhotónkwa! Turn the key! 111. Tekatástha será:ta'n tánon ia'stsihkwá:rek! Press on the brake and push the button! 112....
A disproportionate number of American Indians and Alaska Natives have a disability, which creates an extraordinary need for tribes to support their disabled citizens in becoming self-sufficient. NCAI is committed to ensuring that the rights of Native peoples with disabilities are enforced, strengthened, and honored by Native communities and the larger society. According to the US Census, 24 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives have a disability, compared to 19 percent of the general population. However, many American Indians and...
Questions will be aired on CKON beginning Monday August 30th. Caller 7 with the correct answer wins prize pulled from bucket and is also entered into mystery Grand Prize drawing at the end of campaign on Friday September 3rd. Prizes to be won include various local business donations of gift certificates, cash, t-shirts, hand carvings, tools, and technology. All prizes are to be picked up at the main Tribal building at front reception. THURSDAY September 2nd Questions: 7am: Approximately how many people in the world have a disability? And name...
As a high school student your child will be introduced to TVR Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation and ACCES VR - NY State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. Both want the success of your child and can help in many and various ways. Many times, we work together. This is what you need to know. We are here for you as parents of the child as well. To help your child that is in the years of high school start by Discussing the differences between high school and post-secondary/work life Make the move to Parent and Advocate as well as Parent as Mentor...
The North Franklin Theatre Group will make a return to the stage!! Following the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the pandemic, The North Franklin Theatre Group is proud to partner with As We Like It Café to kick off the 2021 Season with the Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Theater "Trouble at the Tropicabana" Directed by Brenda Demers, written by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose. North Franklin Theatre Group board President Matt Maneely said "We are beyond excited to be able to return to...
15 AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center and Health Services reported two (2) new case of COVID-19 today for the southern portion of Akwesasne. No cases have resolved since yesterday - leaving 12 total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. There are nine (9) family members and friends in quarantine at home to prevent any further spread. We extend our appreciation for their cooperation in placing the community's overall health and safety as a...
Letter to the Editor By Jared A. Brock Dear founders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, board members Angela Ahrendts, Ken Chenault, Belinda Johnson, Jeff Jordan, Alfred Lin, and Ann Mather, and all investors, hosts, and guests; I write to you today in the hope that you will radically re-structure your company before it starts a class war in which you will almost certainly lose the lion’s share of your wealth, your moral conscience, your place in history as innovators instead of oppressors, and you and your family’s physical saf...
Marijuana has never been more popular in the U.S. and its carbon emissions have never posed a bigger threat to the climate. The United States patchwork approach to legalizing weed has helped make cannabis cultivation one of the most energy-intensive crops in the world. And as states in the U.S. increasingly embrace marijuana, a growing source of greenhouse gases is going essentially unnoticed. According to Politico, in the U.S., 80 percent of cannabis is cultivated indoors with sophisticated lighting and environmental controls designed to maxim...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the community and visitors to be considerate of safety practices when parking on the streets in Kanatakon. Residents have expressed concerns regarding unsafe parking, which creates difficulties when navigating the streets. Parking on the street near intersections should be avoided, as it creates a hazardous sight obstruction, obstructs walkways for children and adults walking in the district, and could create an unnecessary accident. Additionally, when cars are parked unsafely, it creates obstacles...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada for the week of August 22 to August 28, 2021. Atlantic – 1 Cases Quebec – 6 Cases Ontario – 4 Cases Manitoba – 12 Cases Saskatchewan – 18 Cases Alberta – 28 Cases British Columbia – 83 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of Wednesday, August 1, 2021. Canada: 1,499,165 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 389,224 total cases, 3,759 active cases (with 11,286 deaths) Ontario: 565,...
St. Lawrence County Public Health strongly urges and recommends that ALL PERSONS wear a mask indoors in public spaces, in accordance with recent CDC guidance. As of Wednesday, September 1, 2021: Transmission Level: High New cases: 42 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 8,607 Active cases: 381 Released from isolation: 8,127 Hospitalizations: 18 Deaths: 99 Total number of tests performed to date: 362,927 % of Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 51.3 % of St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 4.33 As of Tuesday, August 31, 2021:...
