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AKWESASNE – Mohawk Networks, LLC is proud to announce its acceptance into the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The HUBZone Program is a federal contracting support initiative designed to foster the growth of small businesses in historically underutilized business zones, including Tribal territories. The program is administered by the SBA, with the objective of allocating a minimum of 3% of federal contract funds to HUBZone-certified companies annually. Networks’ acceptance in...
The Department of Health would like to extend a warm welcome to our new part-time Family Physician, Dr. Jennifer Robinson. Dr. Robinson will be seeing patients at the Akwesasne Medical Clinic, located in the Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility. Dr. Robinson is Anishinaabe (Algonquin) from Timiskaming First Nation in Quebec. She has worked with First Nations communities over the past 20 years in Public Health in the areas of Mental Health and Addictions, Chronic Disease Management, and Maternal C...
Marc-Andre Fleury wore a custom mask for the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage night Friday - after being told by the NHL it was not allowed. Fleury took the ice for the team's game against the Colorado Avalanche wearing the specially designed mask during the warmup. Agent Allan Walsh confirmed earlier in the day the league informed Fleury he couldn't wear the mask, even for warmups, as the NHL prohibits players from wearing specialty jerseys, masks, stickers, decals or tape for theme...
The Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) Board of Trustees has elected Ward 3 Trustee Jamie Schoular as Chair and Ward 1 Trustee Lynda Johnston as Vice-Chair for 2023-2024. The Chair and Vice-Chair are voted in each year at the organizational meeting by their trustee peers. Elected to the Board in 2018, this will be Schoular’s first year serving as Chair of the Board. He is in his second term as trustee. Schoular is a member of the UCDSB Parent Involvement Committee, sits on the Board of the Student Transportation of Eastern Ont...
In a significant stride towards advancing equity and empowerment, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) celebrated National Philanthropy Day with a landmark announcement: the establishment of its philanthropic branch, the NCAI Foundation (NCAIF). This momentous occasion marks not just a day of giving but symbolizes a profound dedication to nurturing the transformative journey of Tribal Nations towards a future of shared prosperity and resilience. Greg Masten (Yurok), President of the NCAI Foundation, underlines the essence of this in...
By Nydia Gutiérrez. ALBANY – Last week, Governor Hochul vetoed a bill to help preserve the state’s community gardens (S.629-A/A.4139). The bill, which passed the Senate and Assembly unanimously, would have supported community gardens by requiring the New York State Community Gardens Task Force to assess whether community gardens on publicly owned land are eligible for designation as Critical Environmental Areas (CEAs) and to recommend CEA designation for eligible gardens. The Governor vetoed the bill in a package with 31 other bills. She offe...
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In a landmark decision, U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte ruled that North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violated the rights of two Native American tribes, citing a dilution of their voting strength. This ruling, as reported by various news agencies, could signal a significant shift in the state’s approach to redistricting. Welte stated that the redrawn legislative districts contravened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a decision emerging months after a trial held in June in Fargo. According to Welte, the state Leg...
Legal History of the Haudenosaunee Continued from last week. Their reasoning is patently medieval and racist: “Civilization is that quality possessed by people with civil governments, civil government is Europe’s kind of government; Indians did not have Europe’s kind of government, therefore Indians were not civilized. Uncivilized people live in wild anarchy; therefore, Indians did not have government at all. And therefore, Europeans could not have been doing anything wrong – were in fact performing a noble mission – by bringing governmen...
By Leslie Logan, Seneca Nation. On the day before Thanksgiving 14 years ago my partner had a doctor’s date with destiny. A biopsy on a bulging, golf ball-sized protrusion on his neck revealed the growth was cancerous. We felt a little less thankful that year. After the holiday the news grew grimmer. An endoscopy revealed his esophageal cancer was advanced, metastatic, inoperable, and terminal. My partner, Brad Bonaparte, was given a 2 percent chance of surviving a year. The cancer progressed rapidly; he got seven months. I’ve felt compelled to...
In a profound breach of cultural sensitivity and patient rights, UC Health Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, acknowledged that one of its staff members had cut the hair of 65-year-old Lakota elder Arthur Janis without consent from him or his family. This admission followed persistent inquiries from the Janis family and fervent protests by the American Indian Movement (AIM) on hospital grounds, seeking clarity and accountability. Keith Janis, speaking to Native News Online, expressed deep frustration and disappointment with the hospital. He recounte...
New Mexico – A struggle is unfolding over the fate of the Greater Chaco Landscape, a region steeped in cultural significance and ecological importance. At the center of this unfolding narrative is the Greater Chaco Coalition, a group vehemently advocating for the protection of this sacred landscape. Their current focus is a call to action directed at Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, urging her to fulfill her commitment to safeguard the entirety of Greater Chaco and to advance the Honoring Chaco Initiative. The Coalition acknowledges and a...
A new report from Wrap, a climate action NGO, finds that despite making gains in lowering their carbon impact, such as reducing carbon impact and water usage per garment, fashion companies’ efforts are being canceled out by increased production. The Textiles 2030 Annual Progress Report reviewed brands that had signed up to Wrap’s voluntary Textiles 2030 initiative, in which participating businesses aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of new products by 50% and reduce the aggregate water footprint of new products by 30% compared to lev...
1. Wa'tehsatenonhwará:ton kénh tsi niieienthókwa'as? Did you celebrate harvest (Thanksgiving) day? 2. Hén, wa'kekhwa :ren Yes, I put up the feast 3. Í:iah tekekhwà:ren No, I did not have a feast. 4. Í:se kénh akwé:kon wahsekhón:ni? Did you do all the cooking? 5. Hén, í:'i akwé:kon wa'kekhón:ni Yes, I did all the cooking 6. Í:iah, í:iah akwé:kon tewakekhón:ni. Riièn:'a wahakhón:ni. No, I did not cook everything. My son cooked. 7. Óh nahò:ten wà:serihte? What did you cook? 8. Wa'tekhnennà:ta...
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri, has delivered a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for the Native American vote. This development, underscoring a tumultuous journey for voting rights in the United States, specifically targets the efficacy of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. The crux of this ruling lies in its interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a provision historically instrumental in combating racial discrimination in elections. The appeals court, in a move that has raised...
High energy prices and cost of living means that putting the heating on has never been more expensive. While it’s nice to turn your heating up a few hours each day while at home, cranking up the heating to stay toasty and warm all day is now out of the question. If you’re looking to save energy and save money while keeping warm there are a couple of clever ways – without turning on your heating system super high. The obvious solutions include is to ‘heat the human, not the home’, by using things like hot water bottles, heated throws and elect...
After a prolonged period of disputes, the 6.2-acre Bolsa Chica Mesa has been returned to Indigenous stewardship, marking a significant moment in Orange County’s history as it represents the first instance of land being restored to tribal communities in the area. The notable announcement of Bolsa Chica Mesa’s return was made recently by tribal community leaders. This followed the land’s transfer to the Acjachemen Tongva Land Conservancy (ATLC), an organization established three years prior with the aim of reclaiming the land for histo...
South Dakota - History unfolded at Camp Rapid’s Joint Force Headquarters in South Dakota. Elizabeth “Promise” Crawford, a name now etched in the annals of the South Dakota Army National Guard, stood poised and dignified. Crawford was elevated to the rank of Sergeant Major, a first for a female Native American soldier in this esteemed institution. The day was more than just a date on the calendar; it was a testament to a journey that began decades ago. The ceremony was a blend of military tradition and personal triumph. Col. Phillip Stile...
An 8-year-old Native American boy in Kansas faced a dilemma that brought to light the intersection of cultural heritage and educational policy. A member of the Wyandotte Nation, this young boy found himself at the center of a heated debate over hair length regulations at R.V. Haderlein Elementary School in Girard, Kansas. His story, a tapestry of cultural identity and societal norms, echoes the struggles of many indigenous people in modern America. It began in August when the boy, whose name remains undisclosed, was instructed to cut his hair...
The 80th annual National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) conference, a gathering pivotal for policy-making and representation of Native American interests, recently witnessed a significant moment in its history. During this event, members were called to vote on two crucial constitutional amendments. These amendments, if passed, would have altered the very fabric of the NCAI’s membership structure by excluding state-recognized nations from voting membership. The first of these proposed amendments aimed to limit NCAI membership exclusively t...
In a heartwarming and historically significant event, the majestic bison, also known as American buffalo, have made a triumphant return to Indigenous lands in Texas. The arrival of these iconic animals marks a momentous occasion, filled with symbolism and hope for the future. The bison, weighing a staggering 800 pounds each, approached a captivated crowd of 40 people on a windy afternoon in early November. Among the spectators were Native Americans from various tribes, some of whom traveled long distances to witness this awe-inspiring sight....
By Isaac White. With Thanksgiving last week, I had a couple of extra “free” days, even though we don’t celebrate the day. I’m not going to get into that whole thing right now. I’d probably get myself in trouble, and who would bring you their uninvited views on all things entertainment then? You could all read Rober Ebert or some other world-renowned critic. I ask you though…Are they the stellar human being that I am? If you turned against me there, I can’t blame you. Then again, I may remember all of those who turned their backs on me. The mess...
MALONE – UVM Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center has become a Critical Access Hospital, receiving final approval from state and federal regulators following a months-long process that included a Joint Commission survey, hospital officials announced today. Alice Hyde’s transition from Sole Community Hospital status to a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) is retroactive to October 1, according to the final letter of approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and will not change the scope of services it currently offer...
The need to tackle pressing environmental issues—from greenhouse gas emissions to the overuse of disposable plastics—is crucial. To address these issues, it is vital to understand both the scientific and policy aspects that impact the planet. A new degree program at Clarkson University will prepare students to tackle environmental and sustainability challenges now and in the future. Clarkson has announced an undergraduate Environmental Science and Sustainability (ES&S) degree program under its Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE). The...
