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By: Jaclyn Hall On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) celebrated the 10th anniversary of the signing of a final settlement agreement between the two parties in 2008. The Final Settlement between Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and OPG took place after more than 15 years of negotiations. Before the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project, no proper consultation occurred between the Mohawks of Akwesasne and OPG's...
The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario (AABO) and Akwesasne Area Management Board (AAMB) presented their annual conference on October 2 to October 4 at the Nav Center in Cornwall. Over the two days, various unions, trade councils, programs and organizations shared their strengths, opportunities and challenges that face apprenticeships in the construction industry. The conference focuses on partnerships with the goal of increasing the number of Indigenous people in the skilled trades....
By Andy Gardner Four professional lacrosse player brothers from Onondaga came to Akwesasne to help pass down the game to younger generations at a two-day lacrosse camp. The Thompson brothers - Lyle, Miles, Haina and Jeremy, hosted the camp at Generations Park Oct. 6 and 7, which drew more than 100 young players from around the northeast. This is the brothers' fourth year bringing the camp to Akwesasne. They ran the players through drills and skills clinics for two days, fed them lunch and...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Kerney Howard Cole, 80, of McGee Road, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, October 6, 2018 at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country. Kerney was born January 20, 1938, the son of the late Howard J. and Charlotte (Thomas) Cole, and attended Mohawk schools. On November 3, 1956, he married Judy Hemlock. The marriage later ended in divorce. Kerney was an ironworker with Local #440. He was a longtime supporter of AA within his c... Full story
Submitted by Entewatathawi Staff The Governance Code is part of the ‘self-governance’ negotiations that is occurring currently with Canada. So rather than rely upon the Indian Act/INAC, matters in the governance code would be decided here in Akwesasne. The Governance Code itself embodies those MCA laws which touch upon issues associated with governance such as elections, referendum, membership, council procedures, law enactment procedures, and conflict of interest rules to name a few. The inclusion of these areas was included as far as bac...
By Mahlon Smoke Akwesasne Senior Center. On a rainy October 6th, 2018, inside the dining room, Akwesasne seniors and other crafters gathered to sell baked goods and their handmade wares. The craft sale was as much a place to run into old friends and visit as it was to buy a handmade craft or raffle ticket. There were chances for a Mohawk raffle, a quilt blanket raffle, and Caroline Bigtree raffling off a chance to get custom made moccasins. All members of the Akwesasne Senior's Club were...
We held our 10th Anniversary 5K Walk/Run on June 24th, 2018. Our participants were small, but we received monetary assistance from the community. Here is a list of the groups that helped the Walk/Run become successful: Caring Hearts organization-$5,000 St. Regis Mohawk Health Services-$1500 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne-$1500 Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort-Donation package: 1-free night stay 1-$25 Resort Rewards 1-$25 Slot Play Rachel Lazore/37 West Steak House-$50 gift certificate Dr. Dan-Generous donation Dr. Dubuc-Generous donation Most Pledge...
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers would like to acknowledge the donations of Ahkwesahshró:non who gave money and food as we hosted Karihwí:io from September 30 to October 4. We also would like to acknowledge those who helped cook, serve food and clean up before and after the gathering. Great tasting food and hard work was the result of coming together to get the job done. We would also like to acknowledge CKON Radio Bingo, the Ahkwesáhsne Convenience Store Association and the Ahkwesáhsne Women Singers for the...
Name: Zendayah Louise Johnson-Cook Born: October 2, 2018 Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz Mother: Kody Johnson Father: Michael Cook Siblings: Serenity Shae Johnson-Cook...
By: Jaclyn Hall The St. Regis Mohawk School hosted their Annual Fall Fest on Friday, October 5, 2018. The Fall Fest is one of the Parent Teacher Organization's (PTO) biggest events, with numerous organizations, programs and businesses helping to make the event such a big hit with the kids. Some of the different community programs and vendors to help out were the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and Benny the Dog, the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, ACDP, Let's Get Healthy Program,...
(Crysler, ON) October 3, 2018 – EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (EDPR) saw a strong turnout at an open house meeting for local businesses on Tuesday, October 2, at the Crysler Community Centre. The public event was an opportunity for local businesses to meet with company representatives, learn more about the project and the various services that will be needed to construct and operate the wind farm, and how to qualify to work on the project. The wind farm is being proposed in the Municipality of N...
Submitted by Meagan McDonald Pre-K Ms. Hart Clark Back Havannah Boyea Kroy Francis Everly Jacobs Taycen Jock Rohehtiio King Iako’nikonhra’sha’tste Mitchell Ellah Mitchell-Cole Sage Thompson Mrs. LaBaff William Arquette Princeton Cook-Papineau Kredence Garrow Tylann Jock Teiakotsi’tsiathe John Tayte Mitchell Draven Square Mrs. Willis Kenadie Buckshot Jaylah Lane Kayzlen Terrance Kindergarten Mrs. Clark Masen Cook Kalan Cree Payton Ransom Mrs. Jock Ross David Rylyn Delormier Hudson Jacobs Lakelyn McComber Virginia Pyke-Sawatis Atavia Ransom...
Back in 1988 when the Communications Building was completed and the offices of CKON and Indian Time were being moved in to the present location, I helped to prepare for the future operations and one of the things I did was have a satellite dish installed in the rear. There were no trees whatsoever because the entire yard was cleared for the construction of the building and tower. Later, a seedling grew next to the dish, and nobody cut it down when the grass was mowed....
Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Ratironhia'keronòn:ke Kenténha tékeni shiská:rahkwe, tékeni teiohsénhseronte tánon sha'té:kon iawén:re, ne Kaniatarí:io Iohsatstenhserá:ien Kanakeráhtshera (OPG) tánon Kanien'kehá:ka Ronateríhonte ne Ahkwesáhshne (MCA) wahonten'nikonhró:ri ne Oieríhaton Iehshatíhes tsi ronatatshén:naren ne oh na'kénhkha ia'tekarihwaientá:'on tsi na'tehónteron ne tekanèn:rake ne tékeni teiohsénhseronte tánon sha'té:kon shiiohserò:ten. Ne Oh Na'kénhkha Ia'tehotirihwaientá:'on tsi na...
PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd - Aultsville Theatre - Cornwall, ON - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 OUTSIDE / IN Canadian Tour 2018 Featuring a complete performance of DARK SIDE OF THE MOON and many other classic Pink Floyd songs Saturday, October 20 Aultsville Theatre, Cornwall, ON 2 St. Lawrence Dr. Doors 7PM - Show 7:30PM TICKETS ON SALE: NOW | ALL AGES SHOW Local Pink Floyd fans are in for a treat this fall as PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd brings their acclaimed live show across Canada to perform some of the most amazing music ever created. Currently Can...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for September was kindness. Javan Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency...
Tribal members Phillip White-Cree and Courtney Jacobs took their Oath of Office today before joining the Tribal Election Board during a short ceremony conducted in the Community Building Lobby. White-Cree and Jacobs join Hope Wheelock, Angela George and Konwahontsiawi on the five-member board. Jacobs will serve a one-year term that ends on September 15, 2019; while White-Cree will remain on the board until September 20, 2022....
Vagabond Theatre of Cornwall presents two One-Act plays by Mat Kelly as their fall production on October 26-27 and Nov 2-3 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday October 28 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 24 Second Street East, Cornwall. Tickets are available at Scotiabank, 960 Brookdale Ave. or through Eventbrite.ca. For more information, call Dan Youmelle at 613-938-1930....
II Method of getting rid of his accusers. But a couple of them are not complying with their oath. And, still a thorn in Donald's side. Where is Lawyer Cohen? Brett K. stated loudly he was "innocent" of the charges/accusations because he didn't remember. And Dr. Ford said it was her "civic duty" to report the incident when she was a 15 year old high school freshman. "He said" – "I said" never goes far in court decisions....
Submitted by Elizabeth Durfee On October 5th, the Salmon River Soccer programs hosted an Orange for Colby event. The JV and Varsity squads hosted Canton and donned orange shirts for warm ups and orange socks for the game. The girls modified teams assisted in donation collection during the games. A total of $337 was collected for Colby and his medical needs. A big thank you to the fans that contributed and supported at the sporting contest! Below is the write up that was announced before the game...
Artist Sara Lynch is seeking design suggestions for small-scale murals around the town of Potsdam. Sara is looking to hear from people of all ages about what they think would add fun and funny artistic details to their community. Murals will be on publicly owned property. Designs will be small, ranging from six inches to a few feet in size. Suggestions for future sites and designs are also welcome. Designs can be sent to Sara via email at [email protected], her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaraLynchArtist/, and drawings can be...
Continued from last week “Saa-nee-haa, saa-nee-haa,” creaked the limbs, which made Raccoon think they were calling out, “Don’t do that!” So Raccoon scampered up the tree and ran to the crossed limbs, which squeaked. He stood on both of them and then lifted his paw to strike the spot where they crossed each other. Down went his paw with a terrible stroke. Apart flew the limbs, and then together again with a quick snap. Wind Boy had done the trick—he, the mischief-friend of Fox. “Oh, oh!” squealed Raccoon. “Let go! I didn’t know you could bite!...
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By Rich Gast, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County If you’re thinking about a new garden bed for next spring, you need to start preparing now. You need to select an appropriate site, keeping in mind that adequate sunlight is essential, as is good air circulation and, in most cases, relatively level ground. Good soil is essential, too. In fact, the quality of your garden soil can be the difference between thriving, healthy plants, and sickly, struggling, unproductive ones. Loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam or silt loam soil i...
Sekon, Hello: I want to tell you a story, purely fictional. A while ago, an elder, who has a nice looking, well-kept home, did some remodeling. Shortly after, the elder, who is dating a non-native, brought her to the house off and on. He gradually brought her furniture over as well. Opening his garage doors for all to see. He began to realize people were watching and decided maybe that wasn’t a good idea. So he decided best have her stay over throughout the week. He took her to the local church to get the community familiar with her. Many p...
