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By Kaniehtonkie This Friday, September 20th, young people from around the world are skipping school as part of a massive coordinated strike to protest government and business inaction on climate change. It is likely to be one of the largest environmental protests in history. Are you in? Lead by sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg from Sweden, the original school striker last year began demanding more from her government on climate change with weekly Friday protests outside the Swedish Parliament in August 2018. Her protests eventually led to...
By Mahlon Smoke A`nowara`ko:wa Arena. For the last 60 years the members of our local police, ambulance and firemen teams have protected the Community of Akwesasne. In honor of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line for Akwesasne, multiple Mohawk Council of Akwesasne programs including the chiefs of each district, came together to present a dinner for the First Responders and their families. The evening included a traditional dinner, presentation of gift bags and certificates....
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On September 12, 2019 at approximately 6:30 AM, Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to a residence in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) where an individual had discharged a firearm into a motor vehicle. Police canvassed the area, and later received information that the suspect was walking in the adjacent neighborhood with a firearm. Due to the potential threat to the community, a lockdown was issued to residents of Kana:takon. William Burk-Johnson, age 24, was arrested and charged with a number of firearm related offenses contrary to the...
By Mahlon Smoke Akwesasne. On Sunday, September 15th a collaboration organized by Mohawk Council Environmental Assessment Officer Jessica Shenandoah brought together programs, environmental groups and department divisions to clean what is dear to her heart – the waterways of Akwesasne through the Great Akwesasne River Cleanup. However, this year the River Cleanup almost didn't happen. Due to a lack of funding, there was a fear that there wouldn't be one. Through Shenandoah's tenacity and the d...
By Andy Gardner The Salmon River and Massena volleyball teams had tough luck against Potsdam and Canton in several recent matches. On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Shamrocks traveled to Potsdam and lost 3-1. The scores were 22-25, 18-25, 25-23 and 21-25. Ryanna Bero scored 14 points for SRC. Teammate Kendall Jock served up 8 points. Rylee Gray, Kylee Smoke and Tyana Benedict came through with six service points each for the 'Rocks. For Potsdam, Jackie Butler served up 14 points. Two days earlier,...
Richard (Dickie) Francis, 85, of Kanatakon passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 11th, 2019. He was a loving husband to Marion (Marita) Sawatis married on April 7th, 1956, for 63 years. Third generation Ironworker for 52 years for Local 440, Dickie worked all over the North East in the United States and Canada including the Unisphere for the 1964 New York World's Fair, Royal Canadian Mint in Montreal, Eisenhower Locks in Massena, and many more bridges and structures in... Full story
It is with great sadness the family announces his passing on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 51. Abraham is survived by his loving wife Peggy Sue (Thompson) Lazore. Loving father of Justin (Alexandra Mitchell), Taryn Lazore, Jordon (Kendra Villeneuve), and Jarrett (Candice). He will be missed by his grandchildren Justin Lazore Jr., Jordon Lazore Jr., Adrianna, Karter and Jace Lazore and Aubrey White along with his chosen daughter Crystal Ladouceur and his godchildren Brandon Lazore... Full story
Seskehkó:wa/September 26th, 2019 St. Regis Recreation Centre 6:00p.m. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council Attendance B. Moment of silence 2. COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE 3. RULES OF ORDER 4. FOLLOW UP - Ohiarí:ha/June 27th, General Meeting Action Items 5. PRESENTATION - OPG Agreement Amendment 6. UPDATE - Dundee Appeals 7. UPDATE - Introductions to Police Commission Members 8. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR 9. RESOLUTIONS A. General Meeting Minutes dated Ohiarí:ha/June 27th, 2019 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. District Meeting 6:00 pm start time; Tsi Sn...
The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program would like to send a Nia:wen ko:wa to Dave White for his generous donation of household furniture to the Program and its clients. His generosity is greatly appreciated and will help many of our clients in need. Thank you again, Dave....
By Andy Gardner State police have charged a Hogansburg man with felony marijuana possession after he was allegedly found with more than 10 pounds of the plant on the Northway. Jeremiah Steenburg, 41, was pulled over in the southbound lanes on the Northway near Exit 17 on Sept. 12, the Glens Falls Post Star reported. Although the specific quantity wasn’t reported, Steenburg is charged with a felony count of first-degree criminal possession of marijuana, which means 10 pounds or more. Steenburg, who the Post Star said has previous felony DWI c...
September 16, 20 l 9 Dear Editor: SAVE OUR BUILDING!!! That is what the signs read in front of our Tribal building on Route 37. We need to have a substantive discussion on the merits of making use of this resource of our community. The present Council has awarded a contract for the demolition of the building to make a parking lot!!! Surely, we as a community can come up with many useful ideas for this space. The Tribe has poisoned the public perception of this space by stating that it is full of asbestos, unsound foundation, etc. etc. Some of...
(9/16/2019) Akwesasne – On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club held a Super Hero Day celebrating all local first responders to commemorate the anniversary of September 11th. Members from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, Akwesasne Ambulance Service, Cornwall RCMP, and Border Patrol visited the Clubs. All three Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Units hosted members from their respective agencies. T...
By Andy Gardner For decades starting in the 1950s, several industrial facilities released hazardous substances into areas around the St. Lawrence River, contaminating and degrading natural resources. Funds secured by the federal government, the State of New York, and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for resulting damage to natural resources, fishing and Mohawk culture are now available for restoration and recreational projects in the region. The natural resource trustees, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Environ...
(September 16, 2019) Cornwall – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising users of the St. Lawrence River that the two gates used for recreational passage at the Iroquois control dam have been raised and are once again available for use. These gates were lowered on April 16, 2019 to address record high water levels on Lake Ontario. While water levels and flows continue to decrease, these gates must be navigated with extreme caution at all times. This notification is in accordance with the operating regulations of the International Lake O...
imagineNATIVE is excited to announce iNDigital Space, a free, large-scale presentation of indigenous-made digital works and games October 23-27, 2019. Located in a newly curated space on the main floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox, this year’s iNDigital Space will be designed by the Indigenous arts collective Article 11, multi award-winning set designer Andy Moro. Running throughout the 20th imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto, Ontario, iNDigital Space is an exciting, interactive and educational space, unlike any other, dedicated t...
Massena 9/30/2019: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Cedar View Golf Club, 462 State Highway 37C Potsdam 9/20/2019: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Clarkson University ERC, 8 Clarkson Avenue How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information....
Duties Of Faithkeepers 108TH WAMPUM The rites and funerals of each nation shall remain undisturbed and shall continue as before, because they were given by the people of old times as useful and necessary for the good of men. The Faithkeepers will ensure that the proper attention and procedure is given to each Thanksgiving ceremony. 109TH WAMPUM It shall be the duty of the Sachems of each brotherhood to confer with the Faithkeepers at the approach of the Midwinter Thanksgiving and to notify the people of the approaching festival. They will hold...
7. Kaié:ri niiohwistá:'e iotohétston nénkie - At 4 pm 107. Wa'tkiatera'ne ne o'notsta'kó:wa - It met an elephant 108. "Hé: í:se" wa'kèn:ron ne kana'kwíhare katsi'nonwí:io - "Hey you" said the grouchy ladybug 109. "Íhsehre ken ahskenenhrotákwen?" - "Do you want to fight me?" 110. "Tóka ki' tisarihwá:re," waken:ron ne o'notsta'kó:wa - "If you insist" said the elephant 111. Wa'kahará:tate ne ao'niónhsa tánon wa'akona'tón:hahse ne tekanawirowá:nens - It raised its trunk and showed its big tusk...
Niawenhko:wa On behalf of the Akwesasne Freedom School families we'd like to say NIAWENHKO:WA to all of those who helped make our 40TH Anniversary a great celebration. Our weekend was kicked off by our first Indigenous Gala. We'd like to acknowledge and thank Iakonikonriiostha and Loran Thompson for their speeches about the beginnings of AFS. We had some great entertainment by Kontiwennahawi, Akwesasne Women's Singing Society, who acknowledged the teachers for all of their hard work and...
(9/17/2019) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to implement a ban on the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and nicotine e-liquids, following a vote on emergency regulations by the Public Health and Health Planning Council. The ban, which is now in effect, is the latest in a series of actions to combat the increase in young people using vape products, largely as a result of e-cigarette companies marketing flavors that are intended to get children addicted to nicotine. On Sunday, Governor...
By EcoWatch The Trump administration repealed the 2015 Clean Water Rule rule on Thursday, September 12, 2019 a rule intended to protect 60 percent of the nation’s waterways from pollution, The New York Times reported. At stake is the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. The Obama-era rule expanded that definition from larger bodies of water to include streams and wetlands. Thursday’s repeal will return the country to more-limited 1986 water-protection standards, The Washington Post reported. The adminis...
Photo courtesy of Mark Bellis. David Square (L) and Tyson Square in ceremonial dress at the Odawa 1992 festivities. The host drum was the Sioux, Assiniboine from Manitoba. The event was on May 23rd & 24th in Nepean. Head Elder was Angus Pontiac and the event was sponsored by the Odawa Native Friendship Center. 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...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Sept. 6, Jan Herne, 60, of Hogansburg was charged with inadequate headlights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 23. On Sept. 8, Laurie B. Boots-Maddox, 44, of Hogansburg was charged with uninspected motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 23. On Sept. 8, Hunsi A. Jallad, 27, of Stittsville, Ontario was charged with speeding (57-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 7. On Sept. 9, Yee W. Hui, 71, of Montreal, Quebec was charged with third-degree aggravated...
This is the second 2019 Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports are obtained from volunteer field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. In the Adirondacks, foliage will be reaching midpoint of change this weekend in some parts of Franklin County with significant color changes projected for Tupper Lake. Look for foliage near midpoint of change with 40% color transition featuring shades of rhubarb, goldenrod, maize, pumpkin, russet, cranberry, and crimson. In Saranac Lake, observers expect the leaves to...
