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Akwesasne, NY - North Country Broadband Inc. (NCBB); a subsidiary of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's broadband company Mohawk Networks, LLC; has activated a fiber to the home network in Massena, NY. Beginning in November 2017, fourteen miles of fiber optic cable now connects homes and businesses along the Grasse River, with expansion plans to serve the downtown area by the summer of 2018. Allyson Doctor, Mohawk Networks Interim CEO, shared, "While cable is fast, fiber is faster and more...
The Haudenosaunee Art Club at Salmon River was given a glimpse of what goes into creating beautiful pottery pieces. Last Monday, local Artist Natasha Smoke-Santiago gave a demonstration on smoking pottery – the final step in pottery. After the students create their pots or whatnots they are kiln fired, and after a period of time, they are put back into the fire. The pot is filled and covered with cedar branches and then covered altogether with wood chips. They are then set afire for a few m...
On Sunday, November 19, the Liberal government and Progressive Conservative MPPs joined forces for “back-to-work legislation” ordering 12,000 striking college teachers and their students back to class. The return ended the longest college strike in Ontario history. Split by two parties, the New Democratic Party made it clear they objected to the force return citing ‘due diligence’ was needed and refused the unanimous consent required to pass the bill immediately. On the other side of the aisle, the Progressive Conservative party blamed the len...
On Thursday, November 16th the departments of Wholistic Health and Wellness (MCA) and Health Services Nutrition Program (SRMT) hosted an Adult Craft Night at the Grand Mohawk Inn. The event was held from 5 pm to 7 pm, giving adults the opportunity to unwind and relax while putting their artistic talents to use. The event hosted 30 individuals, who had pre-registered prior to the event. The reason the event was put together was to emphasize the importance of making healthy choices throughout the...
Submitted by Lynda Brown Tsi Snaihne School Perfect Attendance October 2017 Headstart Thomas Jacobs Jett Smoke K4 Tayne Caldwell Leilani Casey Kaina Coonishish-Coon Dallas Lazore-Nanticoke Charles McDonald K5 Tacori Cree Vance Gray Warryn Ingle Asher Jacobs Maxwell McDonald Grade 1 Kawehnohkwas Benedict Reannon Lazore Dayton Mitchell Kirby Watson III Jrake Whitecrow Grade 2 Gertrude Gray Hayden Lazore-Terrance Xavier Oakes Audriana Terrance Grade 3 Lila Arquette Keenan David Julia Jackson Avy...
Reprinted with permission from APTN A Native American tribe in South Dakota is on edge following a large oil leak from TransCanada’s Keystone pipeline. TransCanada said in a statement Thursday 795,000 liters of oil leaked from an underground section of its Keystone pipeline near Amherst, S.D., about 64 kilometers west from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation. Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribal chairman David Flute said his community is concerned the leak, the largest by the Keystone pipeline in South Dakota to date, c...
After nearly a decade of debate, protests and hearings Nebraska officials voted Monday to allow the Keystone XL pipeline to cross the state, a key step toward the completion of the Keystone Pipeline network. The state's Public Service Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the expansion pipeline, just days after the existing Keystone Pipeline spilled 210,000 gallons of oil in South Dakota. Under Nebraska law, the state Public Service Commission is not allowed to consider pipeline safety and spill risk...
A representative from the Office of the Family Advocate is working to enhance the Tribal Council’s program that delivers winter jackets to local kids in need. Family Advocate Everett Lazore said this year he worked to garner donations of hats and mittens to give out along with the jackets at the end of the month. “Jackets are nice, but hats and mittens, I know my boy loses 10 pairs of mittens every winter,” Lazore said. “So I figured hat and gloves to go with jackets ... it’s not limited to just jackets. We’re going to go to whoever we...
On Sunday November 19th, The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne presented the Ahkwesahsne Homemakers with a check for $18,000. The check helped the homemakers to officially reach their $75,000 goal to fix their parking lot. The Ahkwesahsne Homemakers had been fundraising since the beginning of May to raise the funds needed to fix their parking lot. $75,000 was the goal, and the Homemakers were able to reach up to $58,000 on their own through fundraising and donations. Since it is coming to the end of...
The Centennial Choir of Cornwall will present GLOW! A Christmas Concert at Aultsville Theatre on Fri. Dec. 8th at 7:30. We hope to leave you glowing with memories of all that Christmas means. Tickets are available at Home Hardware, 10 Thirteenth St. E., Cornwall; The Lottery Kiosk, 2nd Floor Cornwall Square, and from Choir members....
“Triumph of the Micro-Monsters: How Parasites Shape our Natural World” will be presented by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Biology Andrew David at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Best Western University Inn Rushton Room, 90 E. Main St. in Canton, N.Y., and at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the St. Lawrence Valley Roasters & Jernabi Coffeehouse, 11 Maple St. in Potsdam, N.Y. Parasites are responsible for some of the greatest and most grotesque diseases in the animal kingdom and...
High Honor Roll Grade 9 Abigail Benham Jacob Bressard Luke Bronchetti Madeline Brown Andralyn Coleman Shaylynn Daniels Tsiakoseriio David Delany Durant Kaicey Eggleston Rilee Flanagan Leah Howland Gideon Jaggers Emily LaBarge Emma LaBarge Quze Lamu Cody Lawrence Dylan Lazore Jacob Leabo Aidan MacKenzie Sophia Mitchell Olivia Morrell Sean Murphy Dalton O’Keefe Bailey O’Leary Mercedes Osgood Christopher Paige Kailey Peets Mason Phillips Lisa Seward Aidan Shantie Luke von Borstel Madison Ward Madison Wargo Connor Wells Carson Witkop Molly Wit...
L-R: Irving Papineau, Rob Cree, Ruth Papineau, Laura Cree, Robert Thompson, Alex Papineau & Willie Papineau. Niawen to Debbie Cook-Jacobs for sharing this photo with our readers. 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 letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
TAUNY’s Annual Holiday Open House brings the holiday spirit to life with the Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest and Display, seasonal delectables, music, kids’ activities, and fun for the whole family throughout the day. The Open House will be held at The TAUNY Center on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00am-4:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. The Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest and Display, one of TAUNY’s most popular programs, has been a TAUNY tradition since 2002. In anticipation of TAUNY’s upcoming 2018 exhibit on North Countr...
Salary Level: DS9 $45,873.58-$47,708.52 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Senior Maintenance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all assets defined and under the care of assigned MCA assets. QUALIFICATIONS: • Two year college diploma in related field. OR • Certification in related trades field i.e. Building Systems Maintenance Certificate. • Minimum five (5) years experience in related trade work, building systems maintenance, building systems technician’s field with equivalent knowledge and exp...
About Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) At MCA we are committed to providing consistent quality services that will enhance the quality of life for all Akwesasronon today, while protecting their rights and preserving their resources for the next seven generations. MCA delivers community services to Akwesasne members, including: Justice, Health, Social, Education, Policing, Housing, Technical (e.g. roads, sanitation), Economic Development and Environment. About the Position As the Human Resources (HR) Manager you will lead the HR team to build an...
The White Pine Healing Lodge is a Not-for-Profit organization in search of an Executive Director who is passionate about serving Indigenous individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, while at the same time creating unity and restoring pride within First Nations people. We’re searching for a visionary leader to steer us through an organizational vitalization process set to begin in the near future, to bring energy and creativity to improving our community environment. Summary of responsibilities: The Executive Director is the k...
Responsible to: Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs Job Duties: • Ensure that staff understands and follows Nation approved policies. • Work with all departments and personnel to ensure a safe and productive work environment. • Ensure that Indian Time staff operate and maintain a team work environment. • Conduct staff meetings. • Interview and hire staff. • Do orientation with new employees, supervise and do evaluations. • Manage, assess and supervise the production of Indian Time newspaper. • Maintain all personnel forms including: empl...
The United States Postal Service recommends these ship-by dates to make sure your holiday packages are sent on time: December 19 – with First-Class Mail Service December 20 – with Priority Mail Service December 22 – with Priority Mail Express Service...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) recently presented information at the October General Meeting on a proposed alternative reporting proposal that is being considered by MCA and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). MCA has been requesting an alternative reporting mechanism since the CBSA port of entry was moved off Kawehno:ke in 2009 and on September 11, 2017 CBSA presented MCA with a proposal for establishing an unmanned alternative reporting station on Kawehno:ke. MCA will host a series of focus meetings to further discuss this topic...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Nov. 23rd Millie Cook & Nancy Samphier Nov. 24th Alice Cook, Katherine Thompson & Frank David Nov. 28th Florence Cook & Kamala Swamp Nov. 29th Marianne Bero Nov. 30th James Hemlock & Angus Brown Events: Nov. 23rd – Closed; Nov. 24th – Closed; Nov. 27th – Arthritis Exercise Program-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo (Iakhihsohtha arriving)-1:00; Nov. 28th – Tai Chi for Arthritis-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Nov. 29th – Arthritis Exercise Program-10:00; Nutrition Bingo and Vital...
The Cultural Activities Committee at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School is seeking donations for their upcoming online auction. The committee is raising funds to create a community garden, compost site and recycling, as well as other traditional and cultural activities that will enhance student learning at school. Donations can be dropped off at the school to the attention of Sandi Barnes or Cheryl Bruyere no later than Nov. 20. Online auction begins Nov. 27 and ends at 12noon on Nov. 30. Winners will be posted on AMBE Fb page. Items will be...
Mohawk Auction & 50/50 Raffle Friday, December 1st from 9:00am to 3:00pm Lobby of the Saint Regis Mohawk Community Building Earlier this summer Rasennes was diagnosed with colon cancer and is now courageously fighting this terrible affliction. He is currently receiving radiation treatments in Burlington each week. If you wish to donate an item you can drop it off at the Tribal Executive Director’s Office with Lilly McDonald 518-358-2272, [email protected]....
This is to advise the community that George Brendan Shoniker has submitted an Appeal to the denial of his application for a Residency Permit. On September 16, 2017 the Akwesasne Membership Board denied his request for permission to reside in the Akwesasne community. Community members have until Wednesday, December 6, 2017 to advise Carol Lafrance, Membership Officer, that they wish to make representations to the Council of Elders concerning the Appeal. The Membership Officer can be reached at the Office of Vital Statistics, at (613) 575-2250...
