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Akwesasne, NY – October 30, 2024 – Air Products announced today the award of $30,000 in grants to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) from the Air Products Foundation as part of an ongoing partnership to support environmental initiatives and community services. Of the total grants awarded, $5,000 will be allocated to the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department to support equipment and training needs. The remaining $25,000 will be awarded to the SRMT Environmental Division to support its Air Quality Program and the planting of native tree...
“Our beautiful creation is now permanently displayed in the Akwesasne Cultural Museum! stated Kelly Back of Fire Loom Creations. On Friday, November 1, the Akwesasne Museum held a reception to honor Kelly and Tyson Back of Fire Loom Creations. Their 76-inch beaded belt is now on permanent display for all to see. The belt is more than just an artistic achievement, it’s a learning lesson of who we are as Onkwehonwe people. Back spoke of how she was influenced by the late, great Ray Fadden, “I'...
CORNWALL – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to organ and tissue donation, receiving the Hospital Achievement Award – Provincial Eligible Approach Rate from Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network [TGLN]) for the fourth consecutive year. This award, presented to 27 hospitals in Ontario this year, recognizes CCH’s success in meeting and exceeding the 90% target set by Ontario Health (TGLN) for facilitating donation discussions with eligible patients or their families at the end of li...
CORNWALL – Cornwall Police Service (CPS) responded to an ambulance assist call with report of a male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The incident is alleged to have occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov 4th in the area of Easton Avenue and Danis Avenue. A 26-year-old Cornwall man was located with a single gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Multiple police units attended the scene and immediately secured and contained the field area from Montreal Road to Second Street E...
By Greenpeace USA. Energy Transfer – the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline – is suing Greenpeace for a cool $300 million USD. You may remember that a similar lawsuit asserting federal racketeering and state tort claims was dismissed by a federal court back in 2019 [1], but Energy Transfer immediately re-filed a virtually identical suit in North Dakota state court [2]. That second lawsuit is still happening and is scheduled to go to trial in February 2025 in North Dakota. Not only is this a dangerous Strategic Lawsuits Against Pub...
Add your name to Greenpeace's open letter against Energy Transfer's meritless $300 million lawsuit! “We, the undersigned individuals and organizations, formally express our solidarity with Greenpeace against Energy Transfer's meritless $300 million lawsuit. Peaceful protest and free speech are fundamental human rights that underpin social progress. The Energy Transfer $300 million lawsuit against Greenpeace is an abuse of the legal system and a blatant attempt to silence legitimate work to protect people and our planet. This lawsuit makes alleg...
The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) was awarded funding through NYS Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) to assist eligible homeowners with repairs to damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby on August 9th and 10th. Assistance is limited to emergency housing repairs necessary to make the home safe, sanitary and habitable. For questions, please contact FCEDC at [email protected] or (518) 651-2957. The form will close Friday, November 8, 2024, at 5 PM. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. If...
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) today announced the release of its 2023-24 Annual Report, underscoring New York’s continued commitment to make higher education accessible and affordable for students and families statewide. The report highlights major accomplishments, partnerships, and expanded resources that have bolstered financial aid and services, ensuring that New Yorkers have the support they need to achieve their higher education goals. Dr. Guillermo Linares, President of the New York State Higher E...
KAHNAWA:KE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is pleased to announce the return of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train, glowing with holiday spirit as 2024 marks its 26th anniversary! The Holiday Train will make a special stop at Adirondack Junction in Kahnawà:ke at approximately 4:45pm on Sunday, November 24th, with the show scheduled to begin at 5pm. This year’s musical performers will include the James Barker Band and Clerel, promising an exciting evening for attendees. Santa Claus will also make an appearance, ready to sp...
Murray Sinclair, former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, died surrounded by family on Monday, Nov. 4th in Winnipeg at age 73. He is survived by his five children and several grandchildren. His wife, Katherine, died in June. Sinclair’s family in a statement said, “The impact of our dad’s work reached far across the country and the world. From Residential School Survivors, to law students, to those who sat across from him in a courtroom, he was always known as an exceptional listener who treated everyone with dignity and respe...
Many of us lead busy lives. We are busy thinking about yesterday and busy planning for tomorrow. When we focus on the past and future, we aren’t paying a lot of attention to the present—where we are right now. Mindfulness is simply an invitation to step out of the clutter and really focus on what we are doing, thinking, and feeling in this moment. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way of being. It’s also a skill developed by deciding to slow down and taking the time to pay attention and be curious about things that we’re experie...
AKWESASNE – The Kahrhaká:ion Nature Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on October 30, 2024, to celebrate this new addition to the community of Akwesasne. The Kahrhaká:ion Nature Trail is located at 760 State Route 37 (next to the new housing development project) – a 'beautiful space for everyone to enjoy the wonders of nature, learn about our local ecosystem, and connect with the land.'...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have arrested and charged a 14-year-old youth with aggravated assault stemming from an incident that occurred in the early evening of October 31, 2024. At approximately 7:30 PM, police received a report of a victim with a knife wound in the upper body area. The victim was in the area of First Street in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance immediately arrived on scene and performed first aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to the...
A petition to be named in the Estate of Lucille Roundpoint, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Jason Roundpoint and Renee Adams in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Lucille Roundpoint’s will or the appointment of Jason Roundpoint and Renee Adams as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by December 14, 2024. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate t...
Letters of Executor in the Estate of Ella Louise Cook, late of Akwesasne, NY have been granted to Julia Jacobs by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the St. Regis Tribal Court by December 6, 2024. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court at 518-358-6300....
The SRMT Agriculture Program will be accepting donations of carved pumpkins, hay bales, and bagged leaves for the next month. All donations must be dropped off at the Tribal Farm located at 142 Blair Road, Bombay (Off of Rt. 95) in the trailer. The trailer will be parked in the parking lot by the office. There will be no pickups. Please do not drop off any painted pumpkins. The pumpkins will be given as treats to our pigs and/or composted....
MASSENA – Massena Hospital is sponsoring a Blood Drive through the Adirondack Regional Blood Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Massena Hospital’s Community Education Room, 1 Hospital Drive, Massena. Walk-ins accepted from 11 am – 4 pm. Donors must be healthy, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least 110 lbs. Advanced registration is not required; however, donors are asked to provide identification. For more information, please call CVPH at (518) 561-2000 and ask for the Donor Center. For a list of upcoming blood drives spons...
Producing power from the river for sale to an Electrical Utility Meeting on Application of New Acceptance in Canada - US River Power Agreements of Indigenous Equity Share Date: Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 Time: 11 am Place: Anowara:kowa Turtle Room...
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College will offer two sessions of non-credit pottery classes starting in January. The first session will take place from Jan. 6 to Feb. 12, while the second session runs from Feb. 24 to April 2. Classes will meet twice each week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pottery Studio on the college’s Saranac Lake campus. Each class costs $240 and includes all necessary supplies. Space is limited. To register, visit www.nccc.edu/community-education. For more information, contact Art Dep...
Continued from last week Upon reaching the hill, they were led to a lodge in which a woman was cooking a meal, she asked the children to sit down on the logs near the fire. “How is it that you have strayed so far from home,” she asked the strange children. Kaikaik (meaning Hawk) the eldest grandchild told them of their unlucky hunting and fishing trips which took them further and further away from home. As, Kaikaik finished the story, the lady squawked, “You have just come in time,” she gave them bowls and squawked again, “eat all you want....
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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2025: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Nov. Nov. 9th-Leona Cook, & Elizabeth Smith Nov. 10th-Shirley Jacobs & Brian W. David Nov. 11th -Doris Cook, Leona Delormier & Jeb Beeson Nov. 12th-Daniel... Full story
AUNDECK OMNI KANING – Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab (TIL) have launched the 5th edition of the Skode Program, this year with a focus on developing Indigenous culinary tourism in the province. They are looking to inspire Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, non-profit organizations and community groups to come forward with new Indigenous culinary tourism ideas and experiences that will authentically represent, celebrate and promote Indigenous food in Ontario. In Anishinaabemowin, Skode means fire and is p...
by Melinda Myers It's time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden season. Stuff a stocking, pot, or decorative tin with small but essential items that are handy for any gardener. A can of twine that prevents tangling yet keeps it convenient is useful for securing...
Front row L-R: Bernadine Herne, Denise White Mgr., Janine Richards, Mgr., Rhonda White Mgr. Back row L-R: Mr. McLean, Stephanie Richards, Karen Conners, Dani Rourke, Karen Cook, Anna Francis, Charlene Foley, Trudy Durant, & Claudette Lauzon...
Cornwall Island Lacrosse Factory, 1973. Photos submitted by Danny David....
