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Maelee Caldwell is hoping her big sister makes it to the top of the gymnastics world and last weekend she went to help her out. Ashtynn Caldwell is an aspiring gymnast and a barbecue benefit was held to help with gymnastics tuition. This was put on by friends and family, including kid sister Maelee, who is pictured here dishing out the good stuff. Photo: Derrick Lafrance...
On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, join the gathering and celebrate Aboriginal cultures with Aboriginal Peoples Television Network’s Aboriginal Day Live across Canada as aprt of Canada 150. This year marks the largest celebration of National Aboriginal Day in Canada’s history, as APTN host celebrations in eight cities across the country: Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Edmonton and Vancouver. All people are invited to join APTN’s for free day celebrations and activities as well as a live concert for free on location in our...
(June 12, 2017) Ottawa, ON – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday committing to regular, ongoing engagement between First Nations and the Government of Canada to ensure progress and momentum on First Nations priorities. "This commitment to meet at least three times a year with one of those meetings being chaired by the Prime Minister will help ensure that the government's priorities a...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Election Board has certified the results from the tribal election held on Ohiarí:ha/June 3, 2017 for the positions of one (1) Tribal Chief, one (1) Tribal Sub-Chief, and one (1) Traffic Court Judge #2. Pursuant to the Tribal Election and Referendum Ordinance, five (5) business days were provided for written appeals to be provided, which concluded on Ohiarí:ha/June 9, 2017. No appeals were submitted. As a result, the Tribal Election Board has c...
PICEI once again presents “The Power Wheels Derby” for ages 3 to 8, and Free “Movies under the Stars” on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. To be held at the TEWATENNIHEH “PICEI” OFFICE, 600 Smith Road Suite A, Brasher Falls, NY. Entertainment from 4:00pm to dusk. Refreshments available throughout the day. There will be one Free Door Prize ticket given to each person who attends. The Chinese Auction Drawing will take place at 6:00 PM. Visit www.picei.org, click on EVENT for details or call 1 866 660 5116 for additional information...
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Iohahi:io held an Open House on Thursday June 8th, 2017. Everyone who attended had the opportunity to apply for the upcoming fall courses, which are being offered at Iohahi:io by St. Lawrence College. Some of the upcoming courses are Business Accounting, General Arts & Science-Behavioral Psychology and Energy Systems Engineering Technology. Iohahi:io works with the others to figure where the highest demand in employment will be in the next several years, and they choose their courses accordingly...
Join Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, NY, for Convention Days 2017 from July 14-16! This year’s theme is “We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For.” Our Keynote Speaker will be Elizabeth Nyamayaro, executive director of the #HeForShe movement and the senior advisor to the Under-Secretary-General UN Women. Convention Days commemorates the First U.S. Women’s Rights Convention held in 1848. This three-day event will be filled with exciting speakers, workshops, historical actors Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Frederick Douglass, t...
(June 13, 2017) The North Country Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded $109,086 by the New York State Hazard Abatement Board to continue its Workplace Safety Training Program for another year. The funding will cover the 2017-18 program year, starting in August and running through next July. The North Country Chamber has enjoyed a working partnership with the HAB and the New York State Labor Department for almost twenty years, serving as the leading source of workplace safety training for employers of all kinds and their employees in...
For National Aboriginal Day: Screening of documentary “Open and Out” With special guest Steven Thompson-Oakes Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. At Knox-St. Paul’s United Church (Upper Hall) 800 12th St East, Cornwall Aboriginal opening and closing ceremony Refreshments provided – Discussion to follow All are welcome Sponsored by the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership and Journey Together For more information contact: Bev Pyke - [email protected] The documentary ‘Open and Out’ features Steven Thompson-Oakes, Adam White, Kit Thomas, and Kevin Lazor...
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) is in the midst of its annual spring fundraiser, which needs to raise $70,000 by June 30th to support TAUNY’s public education programs. The fundraiser, which started in May, has already raised $33,130, and TAUNY seeks contributions from the public to make up the remaining $36,870. Through original research and a wide-range of public programs, the Canton-based nonprofit showcases the cultural traditions of the Adirondack-North Country. TAUNY operates The TAUNY Center on Main Street in downtown C...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Hydro Quebec Office is informing the community that a scheduled Hydro Quebec power outage will occur from Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 11:59PM (overnight) through Monday, June 12, 2017 at 5:00AM. The scheduled outage approximate duration is 5 hours. The scheduled outage is for the districts of Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon. 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 613-575-2250 Ext. 2...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held their annual elections on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9am to 5pm in the lobby of the Tribal community building. Michael Conners Jr., the Tribal Sub-Chief won with 413 votes, followed by Ron Lafrance Jr. with 318 votes and Sharlee Thomas with 269 votes. 7 votes were considered 'Spoiled' and 12 'Void'. For the office of Sub-Chief, Agnes 'Sweets' Jacobs won with 393 votes, Edward Smoke had 257 votes and Justin Cree had 99 votes. 9 votes were considered 'Spoiled'...
On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, an anonymous threatening note was brought to the attention of the Salmon River Central School administration, which caused Salmon to enter into their protocol of safety procedures to ensure the safety of all SRCS students and staff. Salmon River had immediate assistance from the NYS Police Dept. and upon their investigation, the threat was deemed not credible and the building was determined to be safe. The situation was under control by mid-morning and stated, ‘there is no cause for alarm’. Salmon commends all stu...
LaFayette, NY—Amid furor over the selection of a new principal for the Onondaga Nation School by Superintendent Laura Lavine and the LaFayette School Board in complete disregard of the community’s support for qualified candidate Simone Thornton, the Onondaga Nation is inviting the LaFayette School Board to meet to discuss issues and problems in the management of the Onondaga Nation School. The current controversy is bringing systemic problems to light. “It is a fundamental principle of the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace: that when a probl...
Friends and family pitched in last Thursday at the St. Regis Recreation Center to raise funds for Wendy Oakes for medical expenses. On the menu was Chinese food. L-R: Pam Oakes holding Ledger Oakes, Irene Johnson and Karakwine Lazore. Photo: Derrick Lafrance....
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 April was friendship. Ms. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
Questions about diets? Cleanses? Detox? Fasts? Is it right for ME? GMO? Organic? Why the hype? Need new recipe ideas? Meal prep help? Meal plans and shopping lists? Looking to become pregnant? Or vegetarian? Or Vegan? Come get the answers to your burning nutrition questions or simple assistance with nutrition goals. Come drop-in Monday afternoons from June 5-26, 2017 between 1:30-3:30PM at the Diabetes Prevention Services Office located in the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility. For more information call 613-575-2341 ext. 32...
Please drop in and see a nurse trained in smoking cessation. Together, you can explore options and set goals to get you on the road to quitting! We will be available on Wednesdays for the month of June from 8:30-4:30 PM (excluding Wednesday June 21) at the Community Health Office in the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility....
Massena Central High School held their Academic Achievements Banquet and more than 150 students were recognized on Thursday, May 11, 2017 for their academic achievements. Included in the list were 21 seniors who had been invited to all four academic banquets during their high school careers. The list included 48 seniors, 32 juniors, 38 sophomores and 44 freshmen with 162 students who had maintained a 92 percent or above academic average for the first three terms of the school year. "That's a...
Akwesasne, NY- The Tribally owned broadband company, Mohawk Networks, LLC moves ahead with expansion plans after being selected by Empire State Development to receive $6.4 million in the highly competitive grant selection process under Round 2 funding for Governor Cuomo's New NY Broadband Program under the leadership of an Interim CEO, Allyson Doctor. The broadband company is owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Tewáthahon:ni Corporation and managed by a seven person Board that includes...
A yearlong interstate drug investigation led to the June 1 arrest of 106 defendants for operating two organizations that trafficked heroin, cocaine and fentanyl into St. Lawrence County. As alleged in the two indictments unsealed in St. Lawrence County Court on that date, this investigation led to the recovery of approximately 2,600 bags of heroin (with a street value police estimate at $39,000), about 3,005 bags of fentanyl (with a street value police estimate at $45,075), and more than 700...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to highlight Gloria Herne as this month's long-term service employee and share all the exceptional work she is doing on behalf of the Akwesasne community. Gloria Herne's tenure with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe began in May 1988, when she was hired through the summer student program as a part-time receptionist within the Accounting Department at $3.35 per hour for her starting wage. Since that time, Gloria has served the community through various positions...
(June 1, 2017) Iohahi:io Adult Education and Training Centre came into existence in 1989. At that time they were under the organizational structure of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Executive Services. Based upon a recent review of the program, it was recommended they become a program under the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE). This new structure became effective in Seskehko:wa/August 2016. Iohahi:io offers college and university programs through agreements with public colleges and universities such as St. Lawrence College. I...