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In a significant move that resonates with historical acknowledgment and cultural respect, President Joe Biden recently voiced his support for the Haudenosaunee Nation's participation under its own flag in the 2028 Olympics, specifically in the sport of lacrosse. This announcement, made at the White House Tribal Nations Summit, marks a pivotal moment in the intersection of sports, politics, and Indigenous rights. The Haudenosaunee created lacrosse, a sport deeply rooted in their culture and...
The St. Regis Recreation Christmas Fundraiser was held this past weekend starting on Friday, Dec 8 and closing on Sunday, December 10th. The fundraiser featured family table settings along with several large donations of power tools, large screen tv's and fun filled – kind centered booths – all donated by local businesses and community members. Along with the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Committee and the Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee, this is their chance to raise funds to support events held thr...
As part of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, President Biden signed a historic Executive Order on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self Determination. This Executive Order demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s respect for Tribal sovereignty, and commitment to ushering in the next era of Tribal self-determination by ensuring that Tribal Nations have greater autonomy over how they invest federal funding. Historically, federal p...
By Kaniehtonkie. "Yöhso:s Six Haudenosaunee Painters" is an exhibition of six contemporary Haudenosaunee Painters. Yöhso:s opened on December 2, 2023, at the Seneca Art & Cultural Center located at the Ganondagan State Historic Site located in Victor, NY Curators of Yöhso:s chose 'painting over other mediums to connect the present to the ancient relationship that Haudenosaunee people have had with painting and to glimpse the future of the medium.' The Seneca Art & Cultural Center took the op...
The Adirondack Rail Trail – Phase 1, officially opened on December 1. The trail is a 9.9-mile stretch between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid and part of a planned 34-mile multi-use trail corridor stretching from Tupper Lake to Lake Placid Members of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Transportation, the Office of General Services, and local municipal leaders were present to cut a long ribbon stretching across the ten-foot-wide crushed rock trail. Behind the invited...
Rev. John E. Thohate Maracle, Emeritus Pastor of Mohawk Assembly of God, died on Nov. 16, 2023 at 73 years old. Thohate (Jo-ha-day) was born November 12, 1950 to Garnet and Bertha Maracle. At 16, Maracle became a Mohawk warrior. As the grandson of a Wolf Clanmother and one of the first Mohawk Pentecostal believers, Maracle had a heart for the 673 indigenous nations in North America to be told the truth that a person can have a personal relationship with Jesus and remain indigenous. In 1973, Maracle graduated from Central Bible College, in... Full story
By Andy Gardner. In recent Salmon River and Massena varsity sports action, the Shamrocks boys hockey squad tied with Thousand Islands and, in their season opener, beat Malone. Meanwhile in girls basketball, Massena came out the victors of a bout with Salmon River. Saturday, Dec. 9, boys hockey, Salmon River 5 Thousand Islands 5 (OT tie) – The Salmon River boys varsity hockey team concluded a thrilling and high-scoring match against Thousand Islands, ultimately securing a well-fought tie as the contest remained undecided even after overtime. T...
Eugene Burdash, 53, of Plattsburgh, was arrested last Thursday, Nov 30, after making dozens of death threats towards Franklin County officials and their family members. Burdash started posting threats on Facebook on Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning. As the Press Republican reports, Burdash’s posts were filled with slurs and death threats, and included pictures of Burdash holding a knife, and photos of the Oklahoma City bombing attack. Burdash targeted numerous Franklin County officials, including the Malone Mayor and Malone V...
KAHNAWA:KE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has lifted the moratorium on the distribution and sale of cannabis for profit within the Kahnawà:ke Territory, The moratorium was imposed on September 11, 2017 by MCED. The decision to lift the moratorium was unanimously passed by Mohawk Council Executive Directive (MCED) #81/2023-2024 at a duly convened Council meeting held 4, Tsiothóhrha/December 2023. This decision rescinds the Moratorium (MCED #48/2017-2018) in its entirety, as portions of the moratorium had been lifted when the three prev...
Massena and Salmon River soccer players received All-Northern Athletic honors at the conclusion of the 2023 season. For girls soccer, the NYSPHSAA Section 10 First Team Central Division includes: Sydney Rochefort (Massena), Kelsey Barkley (Salmon River), Isabelle Laughlin (Massena), Ava Lilliock (Franklin Academy), Emily Estabrooks (Canton), Chloe Smith (Gouverneur), Natalie Ashlaw (Franklin Academy), Lindy Betrus (Potsdam), Vivian Coburn (Canton), Meadow Geenhill (Gouverneur). Offensive MVP is Addysin King (Franklin Academy) and Defensive MVP...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 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 2023 You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Dec. 14th-Hilde Barnes Dec. 16th-Vernie Herne Dec. 21st-Ward Cook Dec. 23rd-Cecelia King Dec. 24th-Minerva White, D. Bob Herne Dec. 25th-Glory Cole & Mabel... Full story
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY DECEMBER 14, 2023 10:00 AM TSIIONKWA- NONHTSO:TE Offered for: Alexina Auger by the St. Regis Mission Family THURSDAY DECEMBER 14, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Dennis Francis Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family FRIDAY DECEMBER 15, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Beatrice Bero by the Bero family SATURDAY DECEMBER 16, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Daniel Tarbell 35-Year Memorial Anniversary by Elizabeth and Family...
By Natalia Mesa. HCN SEATTLE – Indigenous people in the United States experience one of the highest maternal mortality rates of any ethnic group. A report filed this year by the Washington State Department of Health found that American Indians and Alaska Natives in Washington are eight and a half times more likely to die during pregnancy than white people and are twice as likely to die during pregnancy as Black people. The report found that 80% of the maternal deaths were preventable, and that racism, poverty, and cultural stigma contribute t...
Every year the James Barnes' Family gather at the American Legion Post 1479 to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. This year on December 10, young and old, they gathered around the big guy dressed in a red suit to kick off their holiday season, enjoy breakfast together and to be grateful for another year of good health and happiness....
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 Courts. Information and related claims should be filed no later than __December 30_, 2023. Claimant: William J. Herne 1525 State Route 37 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Dianne M. Herne 1260 State Route 37 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Donna M. Herne 1260 State Route 37 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Norman L....
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 Courts. Information and related claims should be filed no later than January 13,2024. Claimant: Kurt Terrance 94 Frogtown Rd. Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Blake Tarbell Dori Tarbell 80 Tony Barnes Rd. Akwesasne, NY 13655 Property in Dispute: Lot #9-A, lot described as located on...
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Thursday, December 21, 2023 Friday, December 22, 2023 From 5pm to 8pm In person and Zoom Akwesasne Housing Authority Training Center Snacks will be provided. These teachings will be geared toward helping people to understand the origins and processes for death and grief. All participants must register. To register please message “Teachings with Aronhiaies” on his Facebook page....
The following individuals are being considered for residency permits under the SRMT Residency Ordinance. Please email [email protected] or call Cathy Mitchell at 518-358-2272 by December 20, 2023 if you have any objections or concerns. Shae Defreese-Terrance...
6th ~ 1:30 pm Elvis LIVE! 19th ~ 1:30 pm Johnny M, entertainer Tuesday ~ Wednesday ~ Thursday 1:30 pm Quarter Bingo Telephone 613-932-1409 For more information, contact Diane, Kyann, Teresa....
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...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Thomas John Lazore, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Vincent Thompson. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Vincent Thompson. 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 January 7, 2024....
The Service Canada Representative is returning to Akwesasne for Outreach Services. Akwesasne, If ``you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance Numbers, • Employment Insurance, The Service Canada Representative is also available on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Village of St. Regis at the ACESS Building from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch from Noon- 1 p.m.) The next visits will be on: • December 19 Please remember that if you are coming in for a SIN card, you will need...
KAHNAWA:KE – The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission wishes to inform the community that the Regulation concerning Dispensaries and Dispensary Licenses (“the Regulation”) for the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law was enacted at a duly convened Council meeting held 4, Tsiothóhrha/December 2023, by Mohawk Council Executive Directive #80/2023-2024. On November 22, 2023, the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board provided unanimous approval of the Regulation to be enacted. The Regulation concerning Dispensaries and Dispensary Licenses has been published...
Vice President Kamala Harris recently emphasized the importance of a strong nation-to-nation relationship with Native American communities. At the Tribal Nations Summit, with tribal leaders, she expressed gratitude for the partnership and commitment to strengthening these bonds, a sentiment she shares with President Joe Biden. In her speech, Harris highlighted the sacred bond between the United States and Native Tribes, emphasizing the duty to honor tribal sovereignty and uphold treaty obligations. “The bond between our nations is sacred,” Har...
Mitigating flooding and erosion, fighting climate change, providing food and habitat to wildlife, enhancing landscapes, and many more benefits can be achieved by planting trees. The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is once again offering a Spring Seedling edition of its popular Over-the-Counter Tree Program, where a selection of native tree and shrub species are made available to landowners at low costs. “The goal of our spring seedling program is to provide resources for people to plant trees on their property, thereby increasing t...
