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A 36-year-old Six Nations woman has been charged with accessory after the fact in connection with murders of three people from her community found more than 100 kilometres from home in Middlesex County, near London, Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say Kirsten Bomberry was arrested Friday, November 23, and charged with three counts of accessory after the fact to murder. She briefly appeared in court in London on Saturday, November 24 and remains in custody. The court case is expected to stay in London. The charges are in connection with the...
By Doug George-Kanentiio In the November 21 edition of Indian Time the oil and natural gas pipeline company Enbridge had a long article printed in which it proclaimed its operations as one which was defined by “economic growth, job creation, increased tax revenue and community vitality”. The article is long on money and its claim to involve indigenous peoples. Yet no mention is made of its connection with Dakota Access, the company which organized assaults on Native people protesting its pipeline expansion plans at Standing Rock, North Dak...
The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual Tastes and Talents Holiday Show of the North Country is quickly approaching. The former Bon-Ton store at the St. Lawrence Centre in Massena is a larger location than last year, and the unique layout has opened the opportunity for more vendors to join the show. This location’s unique design will feature a new ‘department’ where direct sale businesses will have their products on display. We will accept one vendor per Direct Sale company. All vendors interested in participating in the sho...
(November 20, 2018) CORNWALL, ON - The River Institute is embarking on a new project called ‘The Great River Rapport’ – an ecosystem health report to answer your questions and provide information on the health of the St. Lawrence River. Dr. Leigh McGaughey, lead scientist on this project is enthusiastic about the public involvement components of the project. “This project is like no other,” she says, “We want everyone to be able to access quick facts about river health and get involved in caring for our shared ecosystem. Based on science and ri...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the community to join us for another year of holiday dinners — come out for a great meal and pictures with Santa! DATES: Monday, December 10 — St. Regis Recreation Center (5–7 PM) Thursday, December 13 — Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center (5–7 PM) Monday, December 17 — Kawehno:ke Recreation Center (5–7 PM) For more information, please contact the Mohawk Government Office at 613-575-2348....
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TAUNY's Annual Holiday Open House brings the holiday spirit to life with the Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest and Display, seasonal delectables, live music, kids' activities, and fun for the whole family. The Open House will be held at The TAUNY Center in Canton on Saturday, December 1st from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. 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. The theme for...
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Back: Chris Godfrey #61 right guard from the NY Giants World Championships 1987. L-R: Stephanie Lazore, Maddi Peters, Tanya Lazore, Terri Day, Tira Benedict and Anna "Dodi" Thompson. 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 owne...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Nov. 16, police charged Gerald D. Gunnip, 48, of Constable with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 11. On Nov. 16, police charged Shane R. Tarbell, 20, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 3. On Nov. 17, police charged Jason R. Cook, 34, of Akwesasne, Ontario with speeding (allegedly 53-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 10. On Nov. 17, police charged...
POSITION SUMMARY: The Diabetes Service Supervisor will provide leadership and administrative management for the day-to-day operations and development of the Community Health Diabetes Management Services. The Supervisor will also provide direct client services a minimum of two (2) days a week. General responsibilities are associated with diabetes-prevention and management and supervision of professional, paraprofessional and specially-trained personnel. Provide caseload management for diabetes care and/or prevention; program planning for long...
STOP Program Community Health Program Our smoking cessation program offers counseling support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patch, gum, inhaler, lozenge, spray) at no cost to clients who want to quit smoking. Please contact the Community Health Program for more information: 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....
3 hours a week $12.00 per hour Responsibilities: Provide customer service for patrons, assist the public with library services, assist with computer support services, other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED, some college. * Experience working with the visiting public. * Knowledgeable of current literature genre for adults. * Good communication and customer service skills. * Able to work both independently and as part of a team. * Good to excellent computer skills. * Having a strong interest in...
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing all aspects of nursing care for clients and their families in a clinic setting. Providing efficient support to the Physician and or Nurse Practitioner to ensure timely and supportive treatment in a clinical setting. To ensure that all support tasks and documentation are completed prior to Physician and or Nurse Practitioner consultation. QUALIFICATIONS: • Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Province of O...
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Wesley Gray, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Lillian Delormier and sons, Memorial Mass, requested by the family. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 - 10:00 AM - CHILDREN AND FAMILY MASS - Offered for: Alfred Laffin, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Mike Thomas, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Daphne Cree, Memorial...
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE — The Chief Referendum Officer (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum on the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the ballot question for this referendum is: ‘As a Voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: (a) Approve the terms and conditions of the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne and Canada, which settles and releases the Tsi...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be hosting an additional information session regarding the current referendum underway for the Tsikaristisere/Dundee land claim settlement. Voting is currently underway through online voting. The referendum will end on December 8, 2018 with polling stations that day in all three districts. Please be sure to participate in this historic vote. Information will be provided, and any remaining questions answered at the following info session: TSIKARISTISERE/DUNDEE INFO SESSION Saturday, December 1, 2018 10 a.m....
Due to the ongoing Canada Post Strike and the uncertainty of mail delivery and interruptions in Akwesasne in the territory of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Community Support Program will NOT be using the postal service for mail delivery on the day of Thursday, November 29. CSP will be setting up delivery sites in the three districts on November 29th, the day monthly income supports checks are released to community members as follows: • Kawehno:ke – A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (8 AM - 4 PM) • Kana:takon – Community Support Office Atrium (8 AM - 4 P...
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE BY ELECTION/ KAWEHNOKE OFFICIAL NOMINATION RESULTS: Donna Delormier Dennis Chaussi Robert White Rosemary Square Victor Martin Allie Oakes-McCumber Vanessa Adams Lloyd Benedict, Sr. Fawn R. Cole-Leaf A By-Election for the District of Kawehnoke, for one (1) District Chief will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Kawehnoke Recreation Center from 9am to 5pm. Advance polls will be held on December 11, 2018 and December 18, 2018 by appointment only. Please call Leona Benedict Chief Electoral Officer at...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Nov. 30th-Angus Brown & James Hemlock Dec. 2nd-Rose Dillon Dec. 3rd-Cecelia Reid, James Lazore, Dave Mitchell & Debbie Cree Dec. 4th-Mona Jacobs & Ruth Campbell Dec. 6th-Beatrice H. White Events: Nov. 30th – Closed; Dec. 3rd – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Dec. 4th – Massage-8:20; Chair Yoga-10:00; Presentation by Pharmacist Brian Bond (Cholesterol)-11:00; Kanien’keha Class-1:00; Shopping-1:00; Dec. 5th – Lori Oakes DSS-8:00; Exercise Class-10:... Full story
On Tuesday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m., MCA’s Aboriginal Rights & Research Office will be going live on the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Facebook page to provide a historic review on the Tsi:karístisere/Dundee Land Claim Process, a review of the proposed Settlement Agreement and Referendum Process, and voting options. During this live event, time will be secured after the presentation so that the staff from ARRO can answer questions from community members. You can email questions to [email protected] send a message to the MCA or ARRO Fa...
The Tri-District Elders are putting a call out to you if you are interested in displaying and/or selling your quilts. The Tri-District Elders will be hosting a Quilt Show on Saturday, March 23, 2019. This event will be held at the Kawehnoke Recreation Center and the Tri-District Elders Center on Kawehnoke. Please call us at 613-938-0477 to register your quilts for the show. More information to follow....
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of Joseph C. Cree, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Anita Smoyer 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 Joseph’s will or the appointment of Anita Smoyer as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by December 30th, 2018. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors to the Estate of Joseph C. Cree who may have interest in said estate to present their i...
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Moses H. Herne, late of Akwesasne, NY have been granted to Thomas V. Herne by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate of who may have interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by December 30th, 2018. Any creditors shall contact the Tribal Clerk at 518-358-6300....
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of Catherine Herne, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Thomas V. Herne 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 Catherine’s will or the appointment of Thomas V. Herne as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by December 30th, 2018. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors to the Estate of Catherine Herne who may have interest in said estate to p...
