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The Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee held their annual "Spirit of Christmas 2022" this past weekend. The recreation center was open from Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4th with prizes being announced on Sunday at 4pm. With over forty trees donated by community members, families, and local businesses, the sparkle and spirit of Christmas filled the hall all weekend long. A full concession stand kept everyone warm and welcomed at they passed by Christmas trees decorated with themes ranging...
On Sunday, December 4th, the Turtle's Nest Diner, Akwesasne was filled with people sharing the same common thread that binds all of us... you're a residential school survivor, you're a child of a residential school survivor, your aunt or uncle are residential school survivors. Or you're a young mom who finds the concept of your child/children being taken from you as bizarre as it is frightening. It would be difficult to find an Akwesasronon who hasn't been touched by the U.S. and Canada's...
Ganondagan is pleased to announce the winners of its sixth juried Hodinöhsö:ni' Art Show exhibited at the Seneca Art & Culture Center. The juried art show was the kickoff to their Indigenous Winter Arts Market held on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. Ganondagan's weekend timeline was jampacked with guided tours of the show offered throughout the day during the Indigenous Winter Arts Market. And the Indigenous Arts Market was followed by an online exhibit. Selected Haudenosaunee artists' work w...
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AKWESASNE – Pursuant to Tribal Council Resolution 2018-44, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has the inherent authority to protect community members from individuals who may disrupt the peace or threaten harm. As a result, the following non-members have been excluded from the Tribe’s jurisdiction for threatening the health, welfare, and security of the community. Failure of the named individuals to comply may result in the assistance of the Franklin Country District Attorney to enforce in the appropriate court. After five (5) years from the dat...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Chief Electoral Officer has released the unofficial results of the Kana:takon By-Election held on December 3, 2022. Any appeals must be hand delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station no later than Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 5 p.m. Official results will be released thereafter. The by-election was held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ryan Jacobs. King stated, "I want to say 'niawen' for all the congratulatory messages I received and to...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is pleased to congratulate Tribal Police Lieutenant Decota Thompson on his recent appointment by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas to the Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council. Secretary Mayorkas announced his appointment to the 15-member advisory council during the White House Tribal Nations Summit that was held on Tsiothóhrha/December 1, 2022. As a member of the Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council, Lieutenant Th...
COOK-DELORMIER, Florence "Wesa" – at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter Delormier. Dear mother of Matthew Delormier (Billie Jo), Dawn Delormier and Daniel Delormier and mom of her two chosen children, Travis Delormier and Courtney Delormier. Cherished grandmother of Lauren Phillips, Britney Delormier, Justin Johnson, Corey Johnson, Kalli Delormier, Devon Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Aaliyah Thomas, Blayde Delormier, Shakoh...
AKWESASNE – Curtis John Mitchell, Sr., 63, of 372 Frogtown Road, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at his home. Curtis was born on March 9, 1959 in Cornwall, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Barnes) Mitchell. He attended local schools and proudly received his diploma through Iohahi:io in 2017. Curtis worked for a time as an ironworker, but his greatest enjoyment and job was caring for others. He was an EMT, Personal Support Care Worker, delivered meals for St. R...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 We now have an email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club Dues for 2022 Please renew to receive your Moccasin Trail newsletter in the mail. You can mail in your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club 29 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way PO Box 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS Dec. 10th-Elouise Laughing Dec. 11th-Carol...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING MASKS AT ALL TIMES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022 10:00 am TSIIONKWANONHTSO:TE Offered for: Abe Caldwell by the St. Regis family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022 12:10 pm Offered for: Kristin Blasiak Lazore 1-year Memorial Anniversary from the funeral collection FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022, 2022 12:10 pm Offered for: Nancy Phillips, 4-year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 4:00 pm Offered for: Elizabeth (Bessie) Cole 6-year...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Larry White, of Akwesasne, N.Y. have been requested by Christopher White. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Christopher White. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than Jan. 1, 2023....
Join other people who want some company and place to share journey with grief, loneliness, separation, or challenging situations. People who may be feeling like you are. No questions asked. Participate as you like. No one will make you uncomfortable. You’ll be honored, respected in a gentle, friendly environment. Sessions are Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 18 @ 5:30pm. Saint Regis Mohawk Senior Center, Akwesasne, NY. Call 613-575-2484 / or 315-212-2331....
The Gloucester Cumberland Girls Hockey Kickin' Ice in the Capital House League Tournament is presented by the host Gloucester Cumberland Girls Hockey and will be headquartered at the newly opened, state-of-the-art Richcraft Sensplex, Cornwall Typhoons U11 Champions players include Ava Cook, Cadence Pawley, Kira Lazore, Addison Thompson, Sophia Tassakos, Annabelle Leger, Landyn Kyte, Violet Farlinger, Lillian Cosgrove, Adley Brunet, Londyn Milberry, Lexie Provost, and Elianna Ritchie. Staff...
As Native American Heritage Month ended, advocates for Native communities joined together during the Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, DC to call for Congress and the White House to enact Advance Appropriations for Indian health now. On November 30, 2022, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) joined the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and over 120 groups, including Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), Tribal Nations, and friends of Indian health in sending letters to the President and Congressional leadership while...
It’s the season of giving and supporting those in need…The David Sauther Memorial 8th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Show to BENEFIT The Emmaus Soup Kitchen on December 10th 9:00-3:00 at Davis Elementary School, 183 Webster Street Malone. Come out and support an organization that receives no local state or federal funding or grants of any kind we run purely on this EVENT and minimal donations. It helps keep the doors open and allows us to feed patrons from across the North Country by stretching every penny! Come out and shop wit...
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The Project consists of the construction of site improvements and infrastructure for a residential subdivision on an unimproved site off Helena Road, Hogansburg, NY. Improvements include but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, earth moving, land grading, storm water management systems, pavements, water and electric utilities, landscaping, and other features. Bids signed and under seal, executed, and dated will be received at the office of the Akwesasne Housing Authority training facility at 378 State Route 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655 before...
Akwesasne Housing Authority 378 State Route 37, Suite A Hogansburg, NY 13655 On or about August 15, 2022 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will authorize the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) to submit a request to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) for the release of Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, as amended, (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) (NAHASDA), to undertake a project...
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Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than December 21, 2022. Claimant: Collen Loft-Thompson 130 Jock Road Hogansburg, NY 13655 Respondent: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way Akwesasne, NY 13655...
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced an agreement that updates guidelines to provide for the effective and efficient administration of criminal investigations in Indian Country. This is the first update since the early 1990s to a memorandum of understanding between the bureaus. The agreement was highlighted by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland during remarks at the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit and was discussed during a panel featuring Secretary of the Interior D...
With the coming of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, we see the spirit of "giving" flowing from caring people, organizations and businesses for the sake of community, families, neighbors....right down to individuals who don't have much due to their circumstances. Like so many around us, Pommier Jewellers in Cornwall realizes that we need each other not only for survival (business and otherwise), but when we reach out to others, we support one another through interaction, friendships,...
Have you been wondering what you could do to help suffering people in Ukraine as winter approaches? The Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise along with other Canadian Rotary Clubs is partnering with the Rotary Club of Kharkiv, Ukraine, to provide warm, waterproof blankets for people who are living in bomb shelters, collective heating points or other difficult circumstances. Distribution of the blankets is through the humanitarian help hubs that have been established in Ukraine to support those who...
Cities, towns and rural areas across Ontario are rapidly changing and many residents have been displaced from their homes and their communities. For many, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find and keep housing, especially since the COVID 19 pandemic. Many people are experiencing physical displacement: being forced to leave their homes due to eviction related to renovations and redevelopment, moving due to rising rent costs, or because of experiences of discrimination and/or harassment. Additionally, many people are experiencing other ty...