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Submitted by Pathfinders Consulting The 12-week pre-employment training program held at the Akwesasne Area Management Board & facilitated by Pathfinders Consulting, is designed to increase a participant's employability and improve their chances of acquiring meaningful and gainful employment by providing six weeks of in-class training and six weeks of on-the-job experience. The objective is to improve the quality of our local workforce and to connect industry to our qualified job seekers. The tra...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media Today April 7, 2017. Top Senate Democrats are questioning whether the builder and manager of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) had a permit to construct a controversial stretch of the project near tribal land and water sources. In a letter dated April 3, Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Tom Carper (D-DE), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, took the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,...
By Shelly Palmer, The Palmer Group April 2, 2017. There has never been a reasonable expectation of online privacy, and there never will be. Regardless of what you may have recently heard about joint resolutions or nullifications, nothing has changed. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have always had the right to use your data as they see fit, within a few Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) parameters. This has not changed. And you have given FANG (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) the right to use...
By Matt Stewart There’s a new generation in town and it’s one that employers better get ready for, because it’s 23 million strong and will be flooding the workforce by the end of the decade. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Generation Z; a confidence-filled group that doesn’t want to miss a thing, has the shortest attention span of any generation and isn’t quite as open as its predecessors – the millennials – from whom they learned that not everything needs to be shared online. “If you try to treat those in Generation Z (born in the mid to late ‘90...
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017 Time: 1:30 p.m. Where: Cornwall Public Library This beautiful film “Intelligent Trees” will astound you with the latest science about how trees actually communicate with each other, learn from and protect each other. We tend to take trees for granted yet they provide the very air we breathe and are a source of building material for our homes, provide shade and beauty on our streets and are even a source of inspiration for artists. Trees are proving to be ever more important as we confront climate change, and fac...
And how can we tell on Racquette Point? Contrary to the popular belief that the sun shines brighter in Racquette Point and this makes us so much happier than everyone else – we are really upset this spring. And we are finding we are becoming upset just about every spring. As we shed our jackets and head out for some fresh spring air we were appalled to find old toilets, discarded TV's and bagged and un-bagged garbage alongside our quiet tree lined road. Looking closer we found hundreds of s...
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division is notifying Akwesasne residents that it has completed its review of RACER Trust’s Remedial Design Work Plan to remediate the ten-million-gallon lagoon at the former General Motor’s property. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation have already approved the work plan, with work activities having started on March 27th and expected to be completed by Fall 2017. “We are continuing to call for measures to be implem...
The 16th Annual Robideau/Lamitie-King Juried Art Exhibit's opening ceremony was held on April 1st at the Wead Library in Malone. The exhibit is dedicated in memory of Norbert Robideau who was a very skilled photographer who followed in his father's footsteps by capturing photos of the Malone community for the last five decades. It is also dedicated in memory of Karen Lamitie-King, an Art Educator in Malone who was known for her great influence on the students she taught. This exhibit features...
On Enniskó:wa/March 30, 2017 members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Planning and Infrastructure (P&I) Division dedicated time to help pour the foundation for the Akwesasne Veterans Memorial Monument. The Veteran's Memorial is being erected inside the Tewatahita Walking Trail located at Generations Park and will proudly recognize the military service of Akwesasne community members who served in the U.S. or Canadian Armed Forces. A public unveiling of the monument will be held at 2:00 p.m. on...
March 15, 2017 Dear Fathers, Our Church has a rich tradition of welcoming the stranger, aiding the afflicted and supporting the immigrant. This tradition is rooted in the biblical vision of love of strangers. Leviticus 19:33-34 sums it up with eloquence: “You shall treat the alien who resides with you no differently from that natives born among you: have the same love for him as for yourself for you too were once aliens in the land of Egypt.’’ Jesus reiterates the love that we are to have for the stranger and tells us that it is a crite...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Akwesasne Cultural Restoration (ACR) Program announced the latest recipients of settlement funds to support cultural projects in the Akwesasne Community. The Akwesasne Freedom School's Language Nest, Akwesasne Cultural Center, and Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment will each receive $100,000 in Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Settlement monies to support their work through the end of 2018. "I am pleased that deserving groups within our...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to highlight Dr. Benson Kelly as this month's long-term service employee and share all the exceptional work he is doing on behalf of the Akwesasne community. Dr. Benson Kelly, or more affectionately known as "Doc" or "Doc Kelly," has been an integral part of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Health Services since 1986. His jovial presence is always within earshot, which is an indication of the comforting "bed-side" manner that he exudes for treating patients...
SRMT Chief Eric Thompson chaired the monthly meeting held on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 10am. 2. Review of Action Items Community members requested information on the future plans for the former IGA building. Chiefs stated this is “ONGOING”. Community members requested Tribal Council to check into the 1990 Cold Cases. Tribal Council reported on the March Tribal Meeting motion from the floor: Karonienhawi Thomas moved that “Tribal Council enacts an investigation (fact finding) and evaluation of the corre...
The 42nd Annual United Counties Science Fair Regional Science Fair took place at St. Lawrence High School on Saturday April 1. Four top winners were chosen to compete in the national competition at the Unversity of Regina in May. Over 350 students from 20 area schools and the five school boards including the Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education's Kana:takon School and the Akwesasne Mohawk School. The United Counties Science Fair presented over $14,000.00 in prizes, awards, trophies, and trips....
Submitted by Amie Barnes The Seven Dancers Coalition, along with the other 17 Tribal coalitions throughout the United States, was awarded The Bonnie Heavy Runner Victim Advocacy Award 2016 during the 15th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime; December 8-10. Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions are alliances of tribal advocates that work to end violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women. Tribal Coalitions work to increase awareness of...
POTSDAM, NY (04/04/2017) (readMedia)-- The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble will make two appearances on April 7 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater to perform Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with a libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder, students will sing in German with English dialogue with supertitles projected above the stage. The piece will be performed with piano accompaniment. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for SUNY faculty, students and staff. Tickets can be purchased at cpspo...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media Today April 4, 2017. The Organization of American States’ Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has called the United States to account for the actions that led to permitting construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline to resume despite protests from the American Indian community and a flawed environmental review process. The commission held a hearing on March 21 to consider President Trump’s executive orders on DAPL for possible human rights violations. In an extraordinary move, the Tru...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is encouraging students who have completed at least two years of college to apply for summer job opportunities through DEC’s annual internship program. The program offers multiple part-time unpaid internships in the fields of engineering, science, planning, sustainability, law, community outreach, social media, and more. Candidates must submit applications by April 20, 2017. The majority of the internships are located at DEC’s downtown Albany office. Prospective interns are enc...
As the Ottawa Regional Spelling Bee came to an exciting finale, the Spelling Bee of Canada (SBOC) is gearing up for its national championships held May 7, 2017 in Toronto. Kalani Skidders entered the Spelling Bee contest in the primary group, ages 6 to 8 years old, in February winning two rounds in the top five and placing third in the final round. This is her first time entering a spelling bee. The Spelling Bee is a competition open to all contestants ages 6-8 (Primary), 9-11(Junior) and 12-14...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is pleased to continue sharing updates on the ongoing implementation of its 10-Year Strategic Plan, "Working Together Today to Build a Better Tomorrow." Today, we share a photo from the Office of Economic Development's (OED) Implementation Session held on Friday, May 31st. The session identified OED's immediate, 3, 5 and 10-year goals that contribute towards the Tribe's Core Strategic Directions; as well as looked at the department's priorities. To learn...
Reprinted with permission Indian Country Media Today March 31, 2017. United States Senator for North Dakota Heidi Heitkamp has teamed up with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Al Franken (D-MN), to unveil their effort to create legislation to fund trauma-informed health care across the country. The bill is titled the Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Families Act. While the senators will assist to bring their efforts nationwide, Senator Heitkamp says she will be focused on how trauma impacts Native children and communities. In a telephone...
Vision Maker Media continues its 40th anniversary celebration with four films streaming in April as part of its collection of 40 films available for free streaming through Aug. 7, 2017. Each week a different film will be available: visionmakermedia.org and americanarchive.org. Titles for April: April 4 .................... The Creek Runs Red April 11 .................. In the Light of Reverence April 18 .................. Standing Silent Nation April 25 .................. The Great American Footrace THE CREEK RUNS RED The Creek Runs Red...
Submitted by Lynda Brown Students, parents, community and staff members enjoyed the Social held at Tsi Snaihne School in celebration of National Aboriginal Language Day on March 31st, 2017. Students were proud to wear their traditional wear and an informal fashion show was held. Nia:wen to the Ronathahonni Singers Orahkwinon, Donovan, Sate, and Raienkonnis....
By Arisawe The following article is an update to last week's notice of the sing. Note the correction for the date. Every year, in the Spring and in the Fall, the Six Nations Sing is held in one of the Six Nations territories. It's a time for all the Singing Societies throughout the confederacy to gather, to share with one another how each has assisted within their own communities, to share New Women's Dance verses and to end the night with a social dance. It's also a time for people, from the yo...
DO NOT pour greases, fats and oils down the drain DO NOT attach a garbage disposal to your sink for the purpose of disposing of meat bones, coffee grounds or other foods that are difficult to biodegrade DO NOT dispose of paints or household chemicals in the drain and use disinfectants in small amounts DO NOT dispose of any automobile fluids down any drain DO NOT kill the beneficial bacteria in your septic system by rinsing pesticides, herbicides or any other toxins down the drain DO NOT dispose of any non-degradable items in your toilet DO NOT...