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St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, April 1-5: On April 1, police charged Darwin G. Arquette, 32, of Hogansburg with felony counts of driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated, and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. He was also cited for a parking violation. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was to have re-appeared April 10. On April 2, police charged Dayna J. Green, 21, of Akwesasne, Quebec with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 4, police charged...
Work in Belize for 4 months through the International Aboriginal Youth Internship (IAYI) Initiative. The Marine Institute of Memorial University has just received funding from the Canadian government to send indigenous youth of Canada (age 18-35) to Belize on a 4-month internship through the International Aboriginal Youth Internship (IAYI) initiative. All travel costs for the initiative are covered and interns are also provided with a modest allowance while overseas to cover living expenses. Interns will work with the National Institute of...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other Police Services are holding a Gun Amnesty during the month of April. The Gun Amnesty program is a proactive community safety initiative. The goal of the program is to improve public safety by reducing the number of firearms in our community. To achieve this goal, we will be participating in this month-long program starting April 1st. We are asking any community members who are residing on the Northern portion of the Territory that wish to volu...
Congratulations to students at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School who met or exceeded the school's first term goal of achieving an attendance percentage rate of 91 percent or higher! Any student who attended school from September - January for 91 percent of the time or more (some had perfect attendance!) were rewarded with an ice cream sundae party on March 28! Nia:wenkowa to the students and their parents/guardians for valuing school and recognizing the importance of attendance as a stepping stone...
(April 3, 2018) Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) is proud to announce the line-up of Indigenous artists and designers presenting their work at the inaugural event, taking place from May 31 – June 3, 2018 at Harbourfront Centre. IFWTO will showcase some of the most distinct and progressive Indigenous fashion, textiles and craft from Canada, the US and Greenland, with a spotlight on the far north. The Indigenous artists and designers presenting live runway shows at Indigenous Fashion W...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Mark Trahant • April 3, 2018 A couple of weeks ago I was driving across the border into Idaho from Montana. I stopped the car and took a picture of the "Welcome to Idaho" sign. I thought: It would be cool if that sign read, just under the Idaho greeting, Paulette Jordan, Governor. Jordan, Coeur d'Alene, is running as a Democrat in what is perhaps the reddest, most Republican state in the country. So it's an impossible task, right? No. Let's d...
MASSENA -- There will be free naloxone training on Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St. All participants will be trained in spotting and responding to an opiate or opioid overdose. This confidential event is open to the public and registration is not necessary. It will be sponsored by Dr. Sally White of the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Comrades of Hope. No medical knowledge is needed and training is less than one hour. Participants will receive a naloxone nasal...
(March 29, 2018) Washington - The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) joined with the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) to mark the opening of the Seaway's 60th navigation season today. The official opening ceremony of the binational waterway took place in St. Catharines, Ontario, with Canadian Transport Deputy Minister Michael Keenan attending as honored guest and SLSMC President and CEO Terence Bowles and SLSDC Associate Administrator Thomas...
(March 20, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has released a new report summarizing results of the first five years of tribal government-expanded criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians under the tribal provisions of the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA 2013). The report was released in conjunction with the March 19th Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on “The Need to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.” VAWA 2013 created a framework for tribal courts to prosecute non...
“A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison” is the compelling story of a colonial girl who was captured by Shawnees in 1755 at the outset of the French and Indian War. Mary Jemison, aged 12 at the time, was adopted by two Seneca women and spent the rest of her long life (she lived to be 90) with the Iroquois. She married two Native men and had eight children with them. When she was 80 her story was taken down by James E. Seaver, a minister and amateur historian. Jemison’s life is filled with adventure and tribulation. When captured, her pare...
The CHASE Committee hosted an evening of family fun at the St. Regis Recreation on Tuesday, March 27th. The event began at 5:00 pm with stations set up with different types of Easter themed arts and crafts. There was also a Family Fit Relay Easter Egg Challenge put together by Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness organization. Families were able to participate in all the activities for free, with no prior registration necessary; they just showed up and had a good time. The top three families from the...
An ongoing raised beadwork class at the Akwesasne Cultural Center finished up on Wednesday, March 28th. The raised beadwork class was taught by Marlana Thompson along with her assistant Ashley Thompson. The participants were taught how to do raised beadwork by creating a Shadow Box Frame. A lot of beautiful beadwork was created during the class. Most of the participants were beginners, but you wouldn't know that by looking at the beadwork they created during the class. Some participants were...
Singers, comedians, dancers and karate experts. They all took the stage last week for a Talent Show at Tsi Snaihne School as part of Aboriginal Language day. As part of the day the school also held a Social. The school's Student Council organized the Talent Show, which drew a full house, and those same students served as stagehands. Brynlee Roundpoint did "Kill Them With Kindness" by Selena Gomez. She has performed before, but this was her first time in front of an audience this large. She admit...
Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at Kanatsiohareke, 493 State Highway 5, Fonda, NY 12068 RSVP: 518-673-4197 or [email protected] April 14th Planning the Haudenosaunee Garden and Introduction to Food Sovereignty with Sera:sera Terrylynn Brant (Mohawk Turtle Clan) 10:00-4:00pm This workshop will involve an introduction to issues in food sovereignty, discussions in pre-planning the Kanatsiohareke Garden and some hands-on garden bed preparation and planting (weather permitting). Participants should bring their own lunch or a dish...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, March 23-29: • On March 23, police charged Abby F. Mitchell, 34, of Hogansburg with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unregistered motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 17. • On March 23, police charged Jean R. Gibson, 25, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 30. • On March 24, police charged Lynell A. Cook, 54, of Hogansburg with following too close...
(April 4, 2018) SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON – On March 22, 2018, officers with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF), working in collaboration with their Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) partners, arrested two individuals following a vehicle traffic stop at a South Glengarry marina. The female driver, Elizabeth MARACLE (aged 59) from Akwesasne, Ontario and a male passenger, Rahsontanohstha DELORMIER (aged 23) from Akwesasne, New York were subsequently charged for being in possession of unstamped t...
A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Facility & Grounds Development Updates The A'nowara'ko:wa Arena is scheduled to open on Monday, April 16, 2018 for the spring and summer season. The arena will be available to serve athletes and community members through lacrosse games, practices, and tournaments, in-line rock & skate, Pickle Ball, the Tewa'a:ra'ton Festival, Energy Fair, Country Fest Fair, Akwesasne International Powwow, and community activities and meetings, to name just a sample of what's scheduled this...
Thousands of protesters traveled to state and national capitals to participate in the "March for Our Lives" rallies to pressure legislators for stricter gun control laws in the U.S. Local community residents traveled to Washington to participate in the rally: Rachel Garrow and her two daughters Shaina and Kiyah, local activist Steven Thompson-Oakes and several others. Thompson-Oakes stated, "It was a honor to march along side the brilliant students in the March For Our Lives rally in Washington...
On Saturday, March 24, after the property owner was notified and consent was given, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police conducted a search for Brett C. Curleyhead on the Faith Thomas property located on Route 37. "The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police are searching for Brett C. Curleyhead who is wanted for numerous charges as seen on the (Facebook) Wanted poster. Curleyhead may be armed and is considered potentially dangerous and any information on his whereabouts will be accepted and...
(March 27, 2018) Three Akwesasne residents recently completed emergency preparedness training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP); in Anniston, Ala. Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Sub-Chief Cheryl Jacobs, Communications Director Brendan White and Akwesasne TV Production Assistant/News Reporter Kevin Lazore attended CDP last week, which is a facility operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and is the only...
The last 10 years of Stephanie Elizondo Griest's research has led up to the launch of her newest book "All the Agents and Saints" where she discusses the U.S. Borderlands and the effects it has on a community. This event was held at the Akwesasne Library where Griest would discuss the process of writing this book, what she had learned during that time, and how grateful she is for all the people she met while working on this book. Stephanie Griest has been writing what she describes as a trilogy...
For the days of March 28th and March 29th, renowned Hip-Hop artist and motivational speaker KASP Sawan is holding a workshop about empowering yourself and exercises in building confidence. This event is being held by Wholistic Health who arranged for the event to be held in the Mohawk Casino Winter Ball Room, with food provided by the Casino staff. The two days were run by KASP to help build confidence in our youth and to tell his story through how he was abused, stuck in foster care, and how he...
On Tuesday, March 20th, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino hosted their annual employee awards celebration, the Akwesasne Casino Excellence Awards, which are also known as the ACE Awards. The festivities began at 6:30 in the Casino Ballroom and they opened with a message from the master of ceremonies, Benny Herne. After a brief welcome message, he invited Emily Lauzon to the stage, who welcomed all the nominees and offered her appreciation. The first awards of the night were Feather Pads, which are...
Community Health wishes to thank you for participating. You looked, read and picked up info from our display and you answered our important question, “Name one thing you can do to keep your heart healthy?” We had 38 participants answer that very question!! Some answers were: -Be Smoke Free -Get Active -Limit Alcohol -Eat Well The winner was Marlana Thompson!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! For questions and info call Comm. Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....
Submitted by Abby Langdon, Cornell Cooperative Ext. Afterschool programs, formally referred to as “latch-key” programs have become much more than strictly childcare. Although parents are often seeking such, CCE has used that as an opportunity to integrate hands on learning, leadership opportunities, team-building skills, and of course provide academic support. Afterschool programs have become a win-win situation for both youth and parents. Afterschool enrichment programs have several benefits. There were over 2,125 single parent households wit...
