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Letters of Administration on the Estate of Leslie T. Thompson, late of Akwesasne, NY, have been granted to Jean Jacobs by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given all potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than December 28, 2023...
CORNWALL – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising water users on the St. Lawrence River that ice booms are currently being installed in narrow stretches of the river. The work began on Monday, November 27, 2023, and will continue through the remainder of the year. Ice booms are chain and wood devices used to promote the formation of a smooth sheet of ice on the river. The smooth sheet helps to mitigate ice flow and ice jamming during winter months. The booms are placed in the river off G...
1 issue left to get “Babies of the Year” and any other year-end business into the paper before we go on our 3 week break December 15 to January 8. We will return the second week of January 2024....
The Computing & Technology Services Department at SUNY Potsdam is seeking a Network Infrastructure & Media Technician (Instructional Support Associate – budget title), to join a team of technical support professionals to provide support and maintenance to campus network infrastructure and telecommunications infrastructure, A/V classroom technology, and occasional event support. To review complete job description: the job requirements & essential functions of the job, required and preferred qualifications, and submit resume, cover letter, a...
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OTTAWA –The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, spanning from November 25 to December 10, is an opportunity to recommit to speaking up against all sorts of acts of gender-based violence. There is a real, ongoing crisis of gender-based violence against Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people go missing and are murdered at alarming, disproportionate rates. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous R...
By Doug George-Kanentiio At a public gathering at the Mohawk Nation longhouse on December 3rd the latest version of the land claims settlement was reviewed and commented upon in accordance with the traditional customs and procedures. Beginning with the recitation of the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen, the people were encouraged to stand and speak but to do so with respect and patience. Tobacco was set to fire to express gratitude for the opportunity to address this critical issue while calling for clarity in thinking, in an effort to reach consensus, n...
Akwesasne Old Sticks, 1995, International Discount Golf L-R: Back row: Joe Francis, Richard Jock, Dave "Jet" Hall, Clint Jacobs, Harlon Jacobs Front Row L-R: Russell Roundpoint, Carl Mitchell, Stanley "JoJo" Francis, Jimmy Gilbert, Leonard Barnes & Walter Bero 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...
The holiday season can be especially difficult for those of us who have lost someone close to us recently, or at this time of the year. With all the messages of family togetherness and joy, the emptiness left behind when someone passes away is a harsh contrast to what society seems to "expect" us to feel. Below are tips to help you or someone you know get through a potentially difficult time: • Talking about the deceased person is okay. Your stress will only increase if the deceased person's m...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the awarding of seven grants, amounting to $1.6 million, to various tribes as part of the new Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). These grants are a portion of a more significant $3.4 million allocation for the RTA program, aimed at fostering the early stages of transportation solutions in rural and Tribal areas. Managed by the Build America Bureau, the RTA program offers grants to support technical, legal, and financial assistance in transportation development. These...
Legal History of the Haudenosaunee Continued from last week. The United States entered into solemn treaties with the Haudenosaunee, and each time has ignored virtually each and every provision of the treaties which guarantee our rights as a separate nation. Only the sections of the treaties which refer to land cessions, sections which were fraudulently obtained, have validity in the eye of the United States courts or governments. The mechanism for the colonization of the Haudenosaunee territory is found, in legal fiction, the United States...
By Cara Chapman. NCPR Champlain Valley Reporter. More than 110 Republicans joined Democrats to oust Rep. George Santos from Congress Friday morning, making Santos the sixth lawmaker in history to ever be voted out of the chamber. Both of the North Country’s Representatives, Republicans Elise Stefanik and Claudia Tenney, voted to keep Santos in Congress. Stefanik was an early supporter of the first-term congressman. She endorsed him in August 2021, calling him “my friend and fellow America First conservative.” She also said he had her full...
In a significant development for Michigan’s energy infrastructure, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) recently approved a permit for Enbridge, a Canadian oil giant, to install a new pipeline. This decision, however, has been met with considerable opposition from tribal groups and environmental advocates, underlining the ongoing tensions between industrial development and environmental conservation. The MPSC’s decision allows Enbridge to replace the existing Line 5 dual oil pipelines with a new underground pipeline tunnel beneath the...
In a groundbreaking decision, the Ecuadorian appeals court has ruled in favor of the Siekopai Nation, asserting their rights to their ancestral homeland, Pë’këya, located at the junction of the Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazon. This ruling, delivered by a three-judge panel from the Provincial Court of Sucumbios on November 24th, marks a historic moment as it’s the first instance of the Ecuadorian government recognizing the land rights of an Indigenous community within a protected area. This decision not only impacts the Siekopai but also sets...
Stickball, or “Ishtaboli” in the Choctaw language, is experiencing a resurgence in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a game deeply rooted in tradition, honor, and family. As reported by CBS News, this ancient game, integral to Choctaw culture, is believed to be at least 300 years old. Dr. Ian Thompson, a Choctaw Nation tribal historian, notes its historic role beyond recreation, serving as a peaceful alternative to war for resolving disputes. The game, resembling modern lacrosse but also incorporating elements of soccer and football, is pla...
AKWESASNE – The Tribal Procedures Act Working Group has scheduled a second consultation meeting on the community survey for 5:00 p.m. on Tsiothóhrha/December 20th. The meeting is hybrid and will be held in the first-floor meeting room of the Ionkwakiohkwaronon Tribal Administration Building. Tribal members who want to participate in-person do not need to register however, advance registration is required to join virtually by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/3t8VS8m The meeting’s purpose is to provide an overview of the Trib...
1. Kí:ken iohia'kseratákie tonkié:renhte ón:keren'ne This week we had our first snowfall 2. Tonkié:renhte wa'okén:rore First it rained 3. Sók wa'onen'ón:ti Then it did sleet 4. Tsi niwahshòn:tes ón:keren'ne Overnight it did snow 5. Ostón:ha wa'onkwaniehtaién:ta'ne We received a little snow on the ground 6. Ioniehtaná:nawen The snow is wet 7. Ioniehtákste The snow is heavy 8. Kaniehtí:io The snow is nice 9. Wahtkahthohtsherí:io It is a nice view 10. Akwé:kon ioteniehtáhere Everything is cov...
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows. Chair and Vice-Chair Elected The UCDSB Board of Trustees elected Jamie Schoular, Ward 3 Trustee, as Board Chair and Lynda Johnston, Ward 1 Trustee, as Vice-Chair for 2023-24 during the annual organizational meeting on November 22. Refer to full media release for details. Director’s Annual Report UCDSB Director of Education Ron Ferguson presented an overview of the 2022-23 Director’s Annual Repor...
In the United States, Native American women are faced with a significant wage disparity, earning merely 55 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This figure only marginally improves to 59 cents when considering those working full-time, year-round, and does not account for the over 40% of Native women in part-time or short-term employment in 2022. The lower wages of Native women are attributed to a myriad of factors they frequently encounter in the workplace and labor market. These include gender and racial discrimination, work...
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Haskell Indian Nations University, a Bureau of Indian Education-operated post-secondary institution in Lawrence, Kansas, is one of four Tribal colleges and universities awarded a Tribal College Small Business Achievement Grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The grant provides $250,000 per year for up to five years. This grant will enable Haskell to create the Center of Entrepreneurial Indigenous Prosperity, a Small Business Resource Center located on the Haskell campus. The center’s mission is to positively impact l...
In an unprecedented move, the Biden-Harris administration has announced a groundbreaking $2 billion funding initiative, marking a significant stride in environmental and climate justice. This initiative is designed to empower communities to spearhead projects that promote clean energy, bolster climate resilience, and address long-standing challenges in environmental justice. Spearheaded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this initiative is historic, being the largest direct investment in community-level environmental justice...
In Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced a significant milestone for the Small Business Administration (SBA), marking the delivery of $50 billion in capital, disaster relief, and bonding to small businesses and disaster-impacted communities nationwide. This achievement underscores the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to small business growth and equitable support. The SBA saw a notable increase in lending through its microloan program and the flagship 7(a) Loan Program, its main c...
The head of United Nations climate talks underway in Dubai insisted incorrectly that there is no science to support phasing out fossil fuels to avoid catastrophic warming. Sultan al-Jaber, who is also the chief executive of the United Arab Emirates’ state-run oil company, made the comments in an online meeting on November 21. That was little over a week before he officially began to preside over annual U.N. climate negotiations, known as COP28, that are being held this year in the UAE. The comments were first reported by The Guardian, which a...
By Isaac White. As I write this week’s missive, yes, I know this isn’t technically a letter, but I like the word ‘missive,’ I find myself at a standstill. Is it possible I’ve run out of things to say? The thought I could come up short of words is quite alarming if I’m honest. But come on, this is me, and I can already feel it shaking off. Just stick it out with me; I’m starting to build steam. As a warning, we go on a break here for a few weeks. I believe next week’s edition will last until the New Year. Perhaps that is music to your ears. I im...
WASHINGTON – Indian Affairs announced the award of nearly $2 million in Indian Child Welfare Act grants to 10 Tribal organizations to help support off-reservation Indian child and family service programs, which provide services intended to stabilize American Indian and Alaska Native families and Tribes, prevent the breakup of families, and ensure that the permanent removal of an American Indian or Alaska Native child from the custody of parent or custodian is a last resort. “The Indian Child Welfare Act represents a national promise to ful...
