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Submitted by Tewentahawih’tha’ Cole, Health Educator of the SRMT Office for the Aging Health Promotion Services The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging Health Promotion Services will be offering a free class to adults starting Wednesday, April 5. Healthier Living: Managing Ongoing Health Conditions is a 6-week class for anyone dealing with one or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart and blood pressure problems, arthritis, lung or breathing problems, and depression. It complements the healthcare intervention that may alr...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Department of Housing is proud to announce the completion of two four-plex apartment buildings that will provide new, quality homes for eight families beginning on April 1st. The red ribbon was cut to officially "open" the new homes today, March 21st, with the community invited to an open house and viewing. "The Dept. of Housing staff is proud to see the completion of this project," said Housing Director Heather Phillips. "Having new housing to offer the communi...
Curtain rises – A mill town that has operated since 1897 suddenly closes and virtually every socio-economic string is attached the mill. The closing quickly sends the entire town in an emotional and economic depression. Sound familiar? Sarah Quick wrote, Knickers! A Brief Comedy, it about an imaginary mill town called Elliston Falls. Enter a chipper but overwhelmed tourism officer who develops an unlikely friendship with members of the local chapter of Weight Watchers. Could their odd f...
On Saturday, March 18th, Akwesasne Tri-District Elders held their Quilt Show at the Kahwenoke Recreation Centre. The event took place most of the day and began with a showcase of all the quilted creations on display. All the quilts were made by local artisans of Akwesasne, and admission to this event was free. The event had a selection of door prizes, which included the grand prize for a Janome Sewing Machine. The event included a quilt making presentation by Michelle Rolfe, followed by a light...
(The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to continue its monthly series, "Enriching our Workplace," which highlights tribal staff who have been bestowed with an Employee Enrichment Award for promoting a positive and enjoyable work environment. This month, we recognize and congratulate Decota Thompson for "Going Above and Beyond.") From Decota's nomination: "He regularly works long hours and pushes a very high standard within our Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department. He strives to add...
On March 1st, Salmon River Middle School held their annual science fair. Students were partnered up to put together an elaborate science fair project that would be judged by a panel of various people in the community. Out of all of the projects, a select few were chosen to move on to the Terra Northeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair hosted at SUNY Potsdam. This event took place on March 11th, and included students from Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and St. Lawrence county. This gathering...
A garage fire slowed traffic down to one lane for about two hours on Route 37, just east of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino on March 22, 2017. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department arrived early on the scene to prevent major damage to the home. Garrow's Construction's garage suffered considerable damage from the fire. Photo by MJKS....
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books for each month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for February was initiative. Ms. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 16, 2017) - The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) today announced several enhancements to the state’s Medical Marijuana Program that will improve patient access. These measures include authorizing physician assistants to certify patients and adding chronic pain as a qualifying condition. “Improving patient access to medical marijuana continues to be one of our top priorities, as it has been since the launch of the program,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Howard A. Zucker. “These key enhancements further that go...
A message from a North Country Honor Flight volunteer… Simply put, North Country Honor Flight would not exist without the support of our loyal volunteers. We love to hear people say they’ve never seen the type of devoted volunteers we have. And it’s you who know, better than most, the countless hours of planning, scheduling and coordinating that go into getting every flight off the ground...and even more importantly, the sense of satisfaction and pride that come from showing our gratitude to our senior-most war veterans. On Tuesday, March...
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, a new 838 area code will be added to the 518 area. This is known as an area code overlay. An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code. Beginning March 18, 2017 calling changes from seven to ten digits. Who’s affected? The 518 area code covers all or part of 17 counties in eastern upstate New York, serving communities in the Capital region and of Albany and its surrounding suburbs, such as Plattsburgh and Lake Placid. The new 838 area code will serve the same g...
Several hundred people came out to the Children's Powwow, hosted by the Native North American Traveling College on March 11 at the former First Americans IGA. Young dancers ranging from toddlers to teens got to demonstrate various dances and learn how a powwow works, guided by older lead dancers. "The responsibilities of the lead dancers were to be role models for the young dancers. They show the youth how to be respectful and how to conduct themselves," said Kahentawaks Perkins from the NNATC....
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Snowplow Records is happy to announce the release of "Shine On! Shine On!" the first CD by the River Mohawk Band. Originally a band of brothers and cousins from the Snye area of Akwesasne, the group has had various members throughout the years. But for over twenty years the band has been a trio led by Roger Mitchell, who is the lead singer and bassist. Roger's brother, Russell, was the drummer with the band for many of those years with the brothers being joined by a succession of guitarists....
Submitted by Norman Treptow Competing for the third year against teams from across northern New York, from Plattsburgh to Sackets Harbor and as far south as Tupper Lake and Clifton Fine, Salmon River's High School team took first place in this year's North Country Jr. Iron Chef regional competition. Teams must have at least three members and no more than five. Salmon River's High School Team consisted of Dayanara Bero, Keeya Capton, Patricia Johnson, Ierihwaiehstah Cassidy Peters and Makenzie...
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is working with Revenu Quebec to identify a process and procedure for First Nations individuals living on-reserve to apply for the housing component of the Quebec solidarity tax credit. The solidarity tax credit is a refundable tax credit for low- and middle-income families in Quebec. The table located below, from the Revenu Quebec website, can be used to calculate whether you would be eligible for the solidarity tax credit. To be eligible, your maximum family...
(March 2017) Under the Onake Corporation, the Native North American Travelling College is proud to announce that we are recipients of two Canada 150 grants. The Native North American Travelling College received $100,000 from Canadian Heritage for the project entitled “Re-instating the Two Row Wampum - Resurgence of Connection through Reconciliation.” This project will focus on the revitalization of culture and the truthful historical portrayal of Akwesasne’s relationship with Canada. We will show our cultural resilience and determination throu...
On Saturday, March 11, 2017, Native people from around the globe gathered at the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the Native Nations Rise March. The march was organized by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the Indigenous Environmental Network, and the Native Organizers Alliance. The March addressed several issues, predominantly environmental issues and a shift from consultation to consent with tribes and Native nations, as well a direct campaign to move away from the U.S. government's legal...
President Trump’s Proposed Cuts Would Gut Basic Protections –Endangering Public Drinking Water & Slashing Great Lakes Restoration Funding By 97%, And More NEW YORK. 03/09/17. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman highlighted the local impacts of President Trump’s proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget, in a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. The cuts would cause direct, immediate, and lasting harm to New Yorkers’ public health and environment - and in th...
February 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today regarding the David Suzuki Foundation report on First Nations drinking water in Ontario titled “Glass half empty? Year 1 progress toward resolving drinking water advisories in nine First Nations in Ontario”: “Access to clean water is a basic human right that most Canadians take for granted, but one that has been too long denied to too many First Nations. A safe and secure future for our children and youth r...
Here in Akwesasne, you may have noticed the fire pit and trailer set up across the road from Twin Leaf Convenience and Gas. This was set up as a safe place for everyone in Akwesasne and surrounding communities. Jesse Beeson is in charge of this along with the help of Steven Thompson and many other community members. "We wanted to bring all the protectors who have visited or haven't visited Standing Rock together, to have a safe place to go and talk, go over ideas, and discuss the battles we face...
$1.5 Million State Program to Test for Lead in Drinking Water Available to Residents ALBANY 03/01/2017 The New York State Department of Health announced that it is launching a $1.5 million State pilot program that will allow residents that are served by either a private well or public water system an opportunity to have their drinking water tested for lead free of charge. “This program will increase access to lead testing across the state,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker. “Residents can take the opportunity, free of charg...
New York. 02/2017. NYS Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of attorneys general in opposing President Trump’s executive order, which the President described as paving the way to the elimination of the Clean Water Rule (also known as the Waters of the United States Rule). The coalition, which includes the attorneys general of New York, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Vermont, issued the following statement: “We strongly oppose President Trump’s action that undermines Clean Water Act prote...