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AKWESASNE. October 30, 2024. This afternoon, at approximately 5:20 PM, a fire broke out at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club’s main clubhouse located on Roosevelt Town Road. All children and staff were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported. Thanks are extended to the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal PD for their quick and dedicated response. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The extent of the damage is still unknown, and the club will remain closed until further n...
President Biden issued a formal apology on Friday, October 25, 2024, for the United States’ 150-year-long system of federal Indian boarding schools, which forcibly separated Native children from their families with the purpose of severing their ties to their communities and cultural practices. At Gila Crossing Community School in Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community, President Biden delivered his historic acknowledgment of the role of the U.S. government in the forced assimilation of Native Americans as part of his first official visit to an...
Friday night brought our all kids of ghouls, ghosts, witches and goblins, not to mention several superhero's such as Spiderman, Thor, Captain America and I'm sure I saw Princess Peach and the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. Over 750 children and their parents and guardians paraded through the Mohawk International Raceway in Frogtown from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a time that had been set aside specifically for families and persons with special needs from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. The Akwesasne Coalition of...
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The Department of Health's (DOH) Mental Health & Wellness Sector would like to welcome their new Mental Health Therapist, Malinda Villeneuve. Malinda brings over 30 years of education and experience in the field of Social Work. Malinda is a Registered Psychotherapist, having graduated with a Master's Degree of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy...
By Kathryn McGrath. EarthJustice. ALBANY – On November 22, 2024, in just one month, New York State’s cryptomining moratorium will expire. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022, the first-in-the-nation moratorium paused new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants housing proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining. The law also required the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the environmental impact of cryptomining operations across New York State before the end of the two-year pau...
OHSWEKEN – The Ontario government is investing up to $1.25 million to support the construction of Six Nations of the Grand River’s new five-bed hospice which will help Indigenous people and their loved ones connect to comfortable, culturally appropriate and dignified end-of-life care, close to home. “Our government is ensuring people and their families have access to the care they need in their community, close to their loved ones,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Our investment to expand access to end-of-li...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police (SRMTP) have partnered with and Franklin County Traffic Safety Board in a proactive effort to address the increased rates of motor vehicle operator impairment on the roadways. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police have received new technology which will help to facilitate testing drivers for impairment on the roadside. The new technology is intended to supplement to already existing training and procedures used by officers to identify and detect driver...
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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Nov. 1st-Jean Laffin Nov. 2nd-Dolores Thompson, Doreen Delormier, Lola Arquette, Michael Garrow & Linda Jordan-LaBaff Nov. 5th-Susan Caldwell & Lena Lamb...
MANITOULIN ISLAND – On October 26, the Honorable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Government of Canada, formally apologized to Aundeck Omni Kaning, M'Chigeeng, Sheguiandah, Sheshegwaning and Zhiibaahaasing First Nations for past wrongs relating to the Crown's mismanagement of their monies in the late 1800s and the negative impacts experienced by the five communities as a result. This long-overdue apology was delivered at a ceremony held with First Nations leadership, Elders, youth and community mem...
CORNWALL – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Champlain East invites local media to its Men's Summit set for Nov. 9 at Centre Charles-Émile-Claude in Cornwall. This event is designed to bring men together for connection, conversation and fun. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet and learn from men of all walks of life. The panel speakers represent four generations, offering fresh insights on the most pressing topics for men today. The summit will also include learning sessions tailored to men’s well-being; challenges and game...
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget announced that they are seeking additional input from Indian Tribes and the Native Hawaiian Community on the development of regulations to implement the Safeguarding Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act. The draft regulations would help prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Rep...
CANTON – Nature's Storehouse and GardenShare are inviting customers to support the Bonus Bucks Program during the Thanksgiving season. From November 1 to 27, customers will be asked if they’d like to make a donation to GardenShare while checking out. Joining Nature’s Storehouse in this season of giving is a local anonymous donor who will contribute a match incentive of $500: for every dollar raised at checkout, they will donate a matching dollar. The Gratitude through Giving fundraiser supports GardenShare's Bonus Buck Program, which offer...
Donation appointments crucial this fall, $10 e-gift card for coming to give Nov. 1-17 WATERTOWN – The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season. Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the abi...
Cornwall, ON – Nash Oakes, 27, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Oct. 24, 2024, and charged with two counts of fail to comply with probation order and two counts of operation while prohibited. It is alleged on Oct. 24, 2024, the man was bound by two separate probation orders with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is also alleged on this date, the man was bound by two separate driving prohibition orders to not operate a motor vehicle. On Oct. 24, 2024, the man was taken into custody by members of the Canada B...
Campers and boaters from near and far spent many tranquil hours in nature this year thanks to the Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) campground at Charlottenburgh Park and the marina at Gray's Creek Conservation Area. Both amenities recently closed for the season. "This was our 45th boating season at Gray's Creek, and we're happy to say it was another busy one," says RRCA Administrative Assistant, Josianne Sabourin. "Some of our boaters have been with us for decades, and our boat...
Clocks will fall back this weekend on November 3, 2025 at 2 a.m....
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – The Freedom of the Press Foundation and 20 other advocacy groups are calling on the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office to drop the charges against an Indian Time reporter who was arrested while covering a protest opposing a proposed land claim settlement with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. White, 42, was handcuffed behind his back by New York State Police troopers and taken from the scene along with seven people who were there as demonstrators. He and the others were all charged with misdemeanor six...
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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Oct. 25th-James Arquette Oct. 26th-Irene Gambill, Joseph Hruska, Marshall Rourke Oct. 27th-Sandy Swanger & Lori Dow Oct. 28th-Sandra Burnett, John W. Herne...
President Joseph R. Biden will presented the 2022 and 2023 National Humanities Medals, in conjunction with the National Medals of Arts, on Monday, October 21, 2024, in a private ceremony at the White House. The 19 distinguished medal recipients include writers, historians, educators, and filmmakers. Presentation of the medals were followed by a reception at 5:30 p.m. with remarks by President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, National Endowment for the Arts Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, and...
Clarkson University’s Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering has developed two new versatile degree programs for students looking to elevate their education in the increasingly in-demand field of engineering. Clarkson will now offer an online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program and an online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program. The new programs from Clarkson can be taken in a synchronous or asynchronous manner. Evening classes are offered to accommodate working professionals who want to attend c...
Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) will begin full deployment of its body-worn cameras today. All front-line officers will be equipped with body-worn cameras by Oct. 31, 2024. A controlled group of CPS officers on each shift have been utilizing body worn cameras since May 2024. The goal is to provide an unbiased and independent account of police interactions with the public. “The feedback from our members has been positive,” said S/Sgt. George Knezevic. “Body-worn cameras provide greater transparency and are an essential tool fo...
POTSDAM – Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence team is pleased to welcome Board Certified physician James Webster Pate, MD, FACOG, to its Obstetric & Gynecology (OB/GYN) team as the Department Chair. He is treating patients at Canton-Potsdam Hospital's Helen Snell Cheel Medical Campus, 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam; and Massena Hospital's Women's Health Clinic in the Casey Medical Office Building, 15 Hospital Dr, Massena. Dr. Pate is American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology certified. He e...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Environment Program are notifying the community that as of Oct. 18, 2024 the location of the black bear that was first spotted on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Oct. 9, 2024 is unknown. No bear sightings have been reported to police since Oct. 10th. The Ministry of Natural Resources removed their trap over the weekend and have not yet determined if there is a need to bring the trap back. If the bear is injured, it may not be lured by the trap. At this time, we are advising the community to continue to be...
MASSENA – Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence team is pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Jessica Duhaime as its newest Obstetrics and Gynocology team member. She is treating patients at Massena Hospital's Women's Health Clinic in the Casey Medical Office Building, 15 Hospital Drive, Massena. Furthermore, she will be providing services in the Maternity Unit at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam. Duhaime earned her Master's Degree in Nursing, Midwifery at Stony B...
