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Comrades of Hope and Dr. Sally White will sponsor a free naloxone training on Sunday, July 23, at noon at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St. Naloxone, sometimes marketed under the name brand Narcan, is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opiate or opioid overdose. Participants will receive a free nasal overdose/opioid protection kit. No experience is necessary. Training is less than one hour. There is no risk of misusing naloxone. It only works on someone who has used opioids. White is from the New York State Office of...
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Time: 5:00pm Location: Lamoureux Park, Cornwall Come & picnic with newcomers to the city! Pack a basket for your family and add some extra to share. There will be children’s entertainment at the picnic and Arts In The Park with Seaway Winds at 7:00. Park picnic tables will be set up between the Clock Tower and the Bandshell benches. You might bring extra lawn chairs too. For more information call the Benson Centre at 613-938-9898 ext. 2....
SUNY Potsdam will host the Fitter & Faster swimming clinic on Saturday, August 26 at Maxcy Hall Pool. Two-time U.S. Olympian Chloe Sutton will lead instruction. The clinic will focus on high performance starts, underwater dolphin kicking and breakouts. The day will be broken up into two sessions. Ages 11 and under will participate in the first session from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with check-in running from 10-10:30. The second session will include ages 12 and over and run from 2-4 p.m. Check-in for session two will run from 1:30-2 p.m. R...
(June 21, 2017) Ottawa, ON. Assembly of First Nations Nation Chief Perry Bellegarde supports the new name for June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – as a name consistent with the international recognition of Indigenous peoples and consistent with an AFN resolution (23/2013) calling for the name change. “I believe this small change is part of a larger movement towards recognition and acknowledgement that these lands are the homelands of Indigenous nations and cultures,” National Chief Perry Bellegarde said. “On behalf of the entire As...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held its monthly general meeting on June 22nd, 2017 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center. The meeting started at approximately 6:00 p.m. with a call to order, followed by a moment of silence in respect to the community members who have recently passed away. Next was the Agenda acceptance by council, followed by rules of order. The follow-up items were then discussed, from last month's general meeting on May 25th, 2017. 1. Nation Building will be asked to do a...
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 22, 2017) - The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) announced several new enhancements to the state’s Medical Marijuana Program as the number of certified patients continues to rise since the addition of chronic pain as a qualifying condition. The enhancements will streamline and simplify the registration process for practitioners, making it easier to certify patients for the medical marijuana program. The Department has also approved the addition of a second course on the medical use of marijuana, a prerequisite f...
The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers are trying new ways to raise enough funds to support the upcoming holiday season food basket giveaway. “Last year we saw a decline in donations, so we made efforts to cut costs and spend more wisely, but the need grew,” stated Gloria Herne, Volunteer Treasurer. She adds, “so we, as a group, have brainstormed to come up with ways to fundraise earlier to identify shortfalls earlier.” With this being said, the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers are holding a Christmas in July Trivia Night on July 29 starting at 7pm at the And...
On June 23rd, 2017 at 12:00 p.m., the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena celebrated the grand opening of their newly constructed pavilion. The celebration began with a welcome by Tracy Sunday-Cook, and the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen by Kahentaienni. After the opening was finished, Kanastatsi introduced Kahnienkwinehtha and Konwewennarahkwa, who sang to everyone in attendance. The young ladies sang beautifully in Kanien'keha, holding the water drum on their own. The Founders were then acknowledged by the...
The National Film Board is redefining its relationship with Indigenous people by hiring more Indigenous staff and investing more in Indigenous works as part of a three-year plan titled ‘Redefining the NFB’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples’. The plan will provide all of its staff with cross-cultural training, increase its number of Indigenous employees from two to 16 by the year 2025, and commit to ensuring 15 per cent of production spending goes toward Indigenous content. According to CBC, NFB Chairperson Claude Joli-Coeur, said the organ...
NATURE NUTS! Every Monday from July 3rd through August 28th from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The Nature Nuts will discover the world of nature through stories, songs, dance, games, nature walks, crafts, and play in the north country’s own nature center!! They will have contact with all the nature center has to offer as their “classroom” once a week this summer! A free program for kids ages 3 to 5. To register call 315-705-5022 or email [email protected]. The Nicandri Nature Center is funded by the New York Power Authority...
The Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation adopted new regulations that require boaters to remove all visible plant and animal materials from boats, trailers and associated equipment, and to drain boats prior to launching and after retrieving from Department of Environmental Conservation and Parks boat launches. Boaters are advised to check their boats, trailers and fishing and boating equipment, bunks, rollers, trim tabs and other likely attachment points on boats...
(June 23, 2017) Ottawa, ON. AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde said was honored to accept an invitation to march in Toronto's 37th annual Pride Parade on June 25th and he looked forward to becoming the first AFN National Chief to march in the parade. "Toronto's annual Pride events and Pride Month are excellent opportunities to celebrate diversity and respect for LGBTQ2S individuals throughout history," National Chief Perry Bellegarde said. "We need more support for the LGBTQ2S community across...
On June 14, 2017; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department were notified of a threat against the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and members of the Tribal Council. Upon investigation, Desiree R. White, age 60, of Akwesasne; was reported to have allegedly uttered threats against the Tribe and the Tribal Council. An Arrest Warrant was obtained for the arrest of Ms. White. On June 15, 2017; Ms. White was arrested by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with Making a Terroristic Threat, a Class D Felony. She was arraigned at Bombay Town...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Hydro Quebec Office is informing the community that a scheduled Hydro Quebec power outage will occur on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 12AM-5AM. The scheduled outage approximate duration is 5 hours. This scheduled outage will allow for completion of a project that affected 2,400 households during the last planned power interruption. Please plan accordingly and note that the outage is scheduled for nighttime hours. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Hydro Quebec Office at 6...
AKWESASNE -- The Lewis County's Economic Development Office hosted a Business Leader's Breakfast on Ohiari:ha/June 13, 2017 in Lyons Falls, NY where Mohawk Networks, LLC were invited as guest speakers to share the deployment timeline of the $6.4 million Empire State Development Round 2 Grant, received in March 2017. The project will deliver wireless, high speed Internet to Lewis County, an area defined as unserved by Governor Cuomo's New NY Broadband Program. The Mohawk Networks team shared...
On June 2, 2017, St. Lawrence College, Cornwall, Ontario conferred an Honorary Diploma to Peter Garrow. Four honorary diplomas were conferred at St. Lawrence College's Convocation ceremonies. The Honorary Diplomas acknowledges and celebrates the individual's long-standing contributions to their communities and dedication to the College. Peter Garrow, along with Jeanette Despatie, received Honorary Diplomas at Convocation ceremonies in Cornwall on Friday. The 1:30 p.m. ceremony included students...
Reprinted with permission from NorthCountyNow.com (June 14, 2017) Legislation that would ensure the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police can continue to patrol and make arrests in the Bombay Triangle passed the State Senate Tuesday. Senator Betty Little, R-Queensbury, sponsored the measure. A companion bill carried by Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Chateaugay, passed the Assembly earlier today. “The goal of this legislation is to ensure public protection in the Bombay Triangle,” Little said. “Without this measure, the tribal police would not have autho...
Indian Time acknowledges these graduates from a post-secondary institution for their hard work and dedication. They have earned degrees from universities, colleges, trade schools or vocational schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2017! Brantley Adams (D) - S.D. Golf Academy - DPLMA, Management Precious Anderson - SLC-Cornwall - CERT, Personal Support Worker Cydni Armstrong - Canadore College - DPLMA, Business Megan Barnes (D) - SUNY Potsdam - BA, Business Tewasherake Barnes - Utica College...
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With the end of the school year just around the corner, students spent the school day jumping, sliding and running around to celebrate their accomplishment. Each class had their chance to enjoy the waterslide and bouncy houses at the school on a very hot Monday, June 19. For those who just wanted to cool off, the shade tree provided some relief as the students also played different running games....
With the lack of a mascot, racial issues and the continued use of a former controversial school symbol causing tension at the Massena Central School District, and the Board of Education is now talking about it. Superintendent Patrick Brady said two Massena seniors, Paige Cook and James Donnelly, went before the board at their Thursday meeting to talk about the opinions that are going around and causing tension. “They feel the lack of a mascot to replace the former Indian head is causing some issues amongst the student body,” Brady said. Unt...
On Thursday, June 15th, 2017 the Senior Center held an Elders Appreciation Day. The day started at 10 a.m. with elders having the opportunity to get their blood pressure and blood sugar checked. There were informational booths set up throughout the entire day, some of the booths that were set up were the Seven Dancers Coalition, A/CDP Prevention Program, Adult Protective Services, Three Sisters Program and Stop Domestic Violence Program. At 11 a.m. the elders had the opportunity to sit and liste...
"Every person in Canada is surviving residential schools, because if you're Canadian you're part of it.", MICHAEL GREYEYES 'Canada's residential school system is not in the past; its impact is woven throughout our country's present. Until we face its legacy together, its long shadows will haunt and divide us. Bearing proposes that we address our history collectively and examines the Indigenous notion that time is circular-and that the trauma of the past is inextricably linked to the present.'...
(June 15, 2017) At around 3:00pm on June 14, 2017, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were notified of an assault that took place on McDonald Road, Akwesasne, Quebec. The reporting person called Akwesasne Central Dispatch to report that a person was assaulted and stabbed. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police commenced an investigation in the area of the incident. The scene was secured by police and the weapon used has been recovered and seized. Three men were injured following a dispute that resulted in two of...
(AKWESASNE, NY) – The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort is now the second casino in the U.S. to offer slot machines that accept Canadian currency. Due to declining exchange rates, the casino saw an opportunity to provide added value to the Canadian guests. “Research shows that one casino has already converted some of their slot machines to accept Canadian currency and we wanted to do the same,” states General Manager Shannon Keel. The process involved extensive research and analysis to come to fruition. This added value will be a subst...