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CORNWALL, ON - The removal of the Hogansburg Dam in the fall of September 2016 was a triumph of spirit, ingenuity, and collaboration, restoring a natural water course that had been impacted by decades of industrial control. On Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Science and Nature on Tap is pleased to welcome to Cornwall, Tony David, Water Resources Manager for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe who spearheaded the successful efforts to remove the 330-foot-long Hogansburg Dam. The St. Regis River project is the first removal of an operating...
(October 23, 2017) AKWESASNE – The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation caused a heat wave last week by raising the donation thermometer at the Akwesasne Homemakers by $40,000. The Akwesasne Homemakers is a volunteer group that exists to help the community during a time of need and to provide assistance. The group was started in the 1940's and has continually evolved and grown. With an increase in the usage of their beautiful facility it was identified that to ensure the safety and health of t...
Throughout this past week, October 16th to 20th, the Aboriginal Midwife Program held a one-week Doula training. The intensive training began Monday October 16th and continued until Friday October 20th. The individuals, who completed the 5-day training, can go further with their training to become a certified doula. After the one week training, it is up to the participants to attend 3 births, read a book pertaining to doulas and write an essay to be submitted. Jasmine Benedict, who has been a...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that Hydro Quebec has scheduled a limited power outage for parts of Kana:takon & Tsi Snaihne this Friday, October 27, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The outage is due to light pole replacements. The following streets and buildings of Kana:takon are affected: Kana:takon School (PD Day) Admin I Admin III (Information Services) Angus Mitchell Memorial Building (Justice Dept) Angus Thomas Memorial Blvd to Second Street including #4 Kateri Tekakwitha Street Akwesasne Street including #48...
The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers now have the 2018 Food/Holiday Basket Applications available at the following locations: • Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation, 188 McGee Rd, Akwesasne • Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Child and Family Service Office • Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Building Reception The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers are working to secure dates and locations for application sign ups, as we have done in the past. This information will be available soon. The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers gives a huge Niawen ko:wa to all who purchased the $20,0...
(October 19, 2017) At the kick-off event at imagineNATIVE’s annual Industry Series, the Festival announced the launch of the imagineNATIVE Institute, a new organizational department for a year-round professional development hub in their new spaces The Commons. imagineNATIVE welcomed Industry, filmmakers and media artists to their newly renovated offices and public activation spaces The Commons at the historic 401 Richmond Building to reveal this exciting announcement. imagineNATIVE’s Industry Director, Daniel Northway-Frank, detailed the ima...
As of October 25, 2017, the academic staff at Ontario colleges is still on strike. Each college is unique and students affected are contacted daily with an update with information about their classes, programs, graduation and fees. The labor dispute began on Monday, October 16, 2017 and involves more than 12,000 professors, instructors, counselors, and librarians after the two sides failed to reach a new contract agreement. Some 500,000 students have been awaiting a return to school since the strike began. The union representing the striking...
Do you have an interest in participating in the Deer Herd Reduction on Hill Island this year? The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Conservation Program will be having an information meeting for interested hunters on Monday, October 30th from 6:00-7:00pm at Iohahi:io. Participation is a must, if you or your hunting partner do not attend the meeting, you will not get a spot in the Deer Herd Reduction. For any questions, contact Conservation Officer Taylor Mitchell at 613-575-2250 ext. 2412 or by email at [email protected]...
The New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lectureship Series at Clarkson University is proud to announce that Princeton University Professor H. Vincent Poor will speak on “Smart Grid: Energy Meets Information,” on Tuesday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m. in Clarkson’s Snell 213 (#20 on the map at http://internal.clarkson.edu/about/clarkson_map.pdf). A reception will precede the lecture at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Read more about the New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lectureship Series at http://...
(Fort Covington, NY)—Salmon River Central School District invites parents, families, and community partners to join the Superintendent and other staff for a series of discussions on topics pertinent to the district. One of the superintendent’s goals for the 2017-18 school year is to strengthen the partnership between the school, families, and community partners, and enhance the communication stream to each of these groups. “In an effort to engage families and community partners and increase transparency, we have developed a series of meeti...
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The benefits of reading everyday can have a positive impact on all areas of a student’s academic and life success. What’s great about reading is that it doesn’t take a huge time commitment to make a BIG impact. Just 10-20 minutes per day can really add up over the course of a school year and a school career! READING REALLY IS FUNDAMENTAL No one is going to debate the importance of being able to read in order to learn and navigate through life, but reading also provides many surprising and important additional benefits: • Reading makes kids be...
“Natural Selection in a Test Tube” will be presented by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Biology Susan Bailey at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Best Western University Inn Rushton Room, 90 E. Main St. in Canton, N.Y., and at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the St. Lawrence Valley Roasters & Jernabi Coffeehouse, 11 Maple St. in Potsdam, N.Y. Evolution has given rise to the impressive diversity of plants, animals, bacteria, and other organisms living in the world around us, but und...
Submitted by The Swinging Bs of Cornwall Modern Square Dance Club Public Relations and Advertising Committee: Iris Swerdfeger, Carole Lauzon and Linda Lauzon. [email protected]...
Submitted by Alison Benedict, SRMS Assistant Principal Ensuring the safety of students is the highest priority in schools and the St. Regis Mohawk School in Hogansburg just completed a big step in doing their part. On Monday, October 23 the St. Regis Mohawk School conducted an outdoor evacuation drill. All students quickly departed from the building following Principal Kevin Wallbridge's announcement over the public address. Students were able to use the new walkway that was completed last week...
By: Dan Sweet With the 4-H Tribal Mentoring Program starting back up in the Salmon River Middle school, various 4-H'ers from both Salmon River Elementary and St. Regis Mohawk schools met up for a fun filled afternoon of activities. Outside of the academic and physical activity time, members of the program engaged in a sensory science experiment: Foam Dough. For the foam dough experiment, it is recommended to use mixing trays or even a picnic table cloth to cover your area, because things can...
Kenténha/October 26th, 2017 Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre 6:00pm AGENDA CALL TO ORDER -Council Attendance -Moment of silence COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE RULES OF ORDER FOLLOW UP | Seskehkó:wa/September 30th, 2017 General Meeting Action Items PRESENTATION | Entewatathá:wi PRESENTATION | Proposed Alternative Station for Kawehno:ke UPDATE | Canada 150 Funding UPDATE | Housing Funding UPDATE | Land Claims Discussion | Jury Duty BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR RESOLUTIONS -General Meeting Minutes dated Seskehkó:wa/September 30th, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Dis...
Local schools got into the dress up spirit a week before Halloween to support Red Ribbon week, an initiative to tell the kids to say no to drugs. Every day this week students are encouraged to wear red one day, wear funny hair the next and to wear their favorite jersey with other themes to follow throughout the week. On Tuesday those wishing to go trick or treating dressed as their favorite superhero, got a chance to break in their costume by participating in Superheroes day....
The St. Regis Recreation Committee and Village Currency are proud once again to host Akwesasne’s Halloween in the Village! On Halloween night, Oct. 31st, from 4-7pm, join hundreds of other Akwesasronon as we take over the village for an evening of fun, fear, food and fantastic prizes! Instead of the previous “Golden Ticket” hunt, this year trick-or-treaters will be encouraged to “pick a lollipop” for a chance to win an age-appropriate prize! Stop by the Village Currency, our partner in hosting Halloween, and try your luck at a special p...
On Wednesday, October 18th a Spooktacular Event took place at the St. Regis Recreation. The event was the first of its kind, with scary stories and arts crafts followed by a Halloween movie. The event was organized by the Chase Committee, who organize free family events for the community. The event was supposed to be held on Friday the 13th, but due to scheduling conflicts the date was changed. Although the event was held at a later date, they still had a great turnout. The event began at 5 pm,...
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POTSDAM -- A public celebration of bees and other pollinators will be the focus of free demonstrations, speakers, music and a film at the Honey Harvest Hoedown & Pollinator Jamboree on Thursday, November 2 on the SUNY Potsdam campus. The event is free and open to the public with coordination and sponsorship by the WISER Center and the Local Living Venture in partnership with the Potsdam Environmental Club and PACES Dining Services. The events begin at 4:00 p.m. with a free viewing of the acclaimed film “Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telli...
Saturday, Oct. 28th Nicandri Nature Center 19 Robinson Bay Rd. Massena 1:00 to 3:00 pm Kids, join Joel as he slogs around the ponds looking to find out just what all the “swamp creatures” do as they get ready for winter!! Dress for the weather, wear boots!! Free and Fun!! Nicandri Nature Center is funded by the New York Power Authority....
On October 21st, the Native North American Travelling College held their first Harvestfest. In the past they held a Fallfest, which was more mainstream. This year they decided NNATC wanted to emphasize our cultural ways by doing a Harvestfest and doing activities centered on our traditions. Some of the demonstrations that took place throughout the day were: goose cleaning, fish cleaning, corn washing and canning. The event had plenty of things for everyone to enjoy - with pie bingo,...
Gord Downie is honored by the Assembly of First Nations for his work towards Canadian reconciliation with Indigenous peoples on Dec. 6, 2016. He died on Oct. 17 at age 53. Gord Downie, a rock 'n' roll icon and Canadian cultural centerpiece who as his swan song took on the cause of Indigenous reconciliation, died on October 17, 2017 at age 53. He had battled glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, since being diagnosed with the disease in late 2015. Many know him as the singer and...