Week of December 5, 2024
Week of December 5, 2024
National Grid started installing new Smart Meters on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, throughout the southern portion of Akwesasne. These advanced meters are designed to provide more accurate readings; help manage energy use and enhance service reliability. Here's what you can look forward to: • Real-time Usage Insights: Gain better understanding of your energy consumption. • Enhanced Service Reliability: Quick identification and resolution of outages. • Eco-Friendly: Contributing to a more sustainable future. Like any aging appliance, your...
By Catherine Wheeler. NCPR St. Lawrence Valley Reporter - A growing threat is buzzing around the North Country. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, one of the nation's top democrats, is sounding the alarm. "Typically, a mosquito problem would just be an annoying itch. What we've seen here in St. Lawrence [County] has prompted many warnings with some deadly mosquito-borne illnesses," Schumer said at a press conference in Ogdensburg in September. In the past few months, Schumer has made two stops in...
The community of Norway House Cree Nation is in mourning after the deaths of two young people in the Manitoba community in Canada. The Norway House Cree community is mourning the death of Raven Crate, 23, shown here in an undated photo, along with the death of Elgyn Muskego,17-year-old male who died on November 22, after being arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A police watchdog unit is investigating the death of the young man, while a 35-year-old man known to Crate has been charged...
A new room inside Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School (CCVS) is now open for students looking to recharge, reflect and find sanctuary amidst the demands of school life. 'The Cove' is a former classroom that has been transformed by the Grade 12 LINK class into a quiet spot with couches, chairs, a television, and dim lighting, welcoming all CCVS students from Grade 7-12. LINK is a student leadership class comprised of Grade 12 students who work on various projects throughout the school, helping...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) launched a nature photo contest ahead of their third annual World Wetlands Day event taking place on February 1, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area in South Glengarry. "We encourage young photographers of all skill levels to step outside and connect with nature, and to think of this photo contest as an opportunity to slow down, observe the natural world around us, and, with a bit of...
The Akwesasne Rights and Research Office (ARRO) is pleased to announce that after over 15 years of diligent efforts through the Additions to Reserve (ATR) process, Cairn Island has been formally returned to the Akwesasne Reserve through Ministerial Order. This significant milestone reflects the perseverance and dedication of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the collaboration with Parks Canada to restore land to its rightful owners. Cairn Island, located within the traditional territory...
Members of the Altar & Rosary Society held a craft fair at the Kateri Hall this past Saturday and Sunday. They offered a concession stand, a Rosary Society Mohawk auction along with a number of craft people offering everything from hats to handbags to baskets. In the next coming weeks, Akwesasne has several Christmas sale events showcasing our local craftspeople, artists, and so much more. Here is list of upcoming events. Spirit of Christmas – Kawehno:ke Recreation, Friday, Dec 6 to Sunday,...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Language and Culture Team recently collaborated with the Bank of Montreal Cornwall Island to incorporate more Kanien'kehá into public spaces. AMBE wishes to say 'Niawenhkó:wa to the Bank of Montreal' for allowing us to come in and provide these translations. Every poster has a QR code that you can scan with your cellphone to listen to the words being said. Stop in at the bank and check it...
The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers. The USPS is asking customers to refrain from mailing items addressed to Canada until further notice. The move by the U.S. Postal Service comes after some 55,000 Canada Post workers walked off the job more than two weeks ago. Canada Post has presented the union’s striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said. A statement issued Sunday said the framework includes proposals...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community of the resignation of Executive Director Mose Herne, effective November 29, 2024. We would like to thank Mr. Herne for the time committed to the MCA organization and wish him well in his future endeavors. The MCA Executive Committee will lead the recruitment and hiring process for a new Executive Director. In the interim, Council has appointed Associate Director Shannon Roundpoint to a 6-month minimum term as Executive Director, effective December 2, 2024. Services and programs to the...
Washington, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 2, a proposed rule prohibiting most food uses of chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate pesticide linked to neurodevelopmental harm in children. Chlorpyrifos will be allowed on alfalfa, apple, asparagus, cherry, citrus, cotton, peach, soybean, strawberry, sugar beet, and wheat. This proposed rule follows a 2023 decision by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned EPA’s full ban on chlorpyrifos. EPA’s proposed partial ban will stop all other food uses of...
LONGMONT, Colo. – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) announced today that data surrounding Native American impact on the 2024 presidential election is flawed, leading to dangerous conclusions about the Native American vote. Researchers of First Nations’ latest study contend that Native American voters remained largely absent in the pre-election discussions by election experts and pundits due to nearly no credible data available for the Native American electorate. Instead, First Nations finds that Native American voters...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is honored to participate in the inaugural Tree of Hope event, organized by the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program, Cornwall Police, and the City of Cornwall. This event aims to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) while bringing the community together to remember and reflect. The Tree of Hope serves as a powerful symbol of resilience, remembrance, and the shared commitment to justice, healing, and change....
Akwesasne's Annual Friendsgiving Dinner was held on Thursday, November 28th. This is an annual holiday dinner event put on by Big E's – Everett Lazore, Cheyys Place – Jonathan Lazore and several volunteers. While sitting around one day, years ago, Everett Lazore, Jonathan Lazore and PJ Herne were throwing around ideas on how they can give back to the community of Akwesasne. "And this is it, we love what we do, and we love our community, Friendsgiving is always held on the third Thursday in...
The new protected area will protect up to 17,000 square kilometers of the Labrador Shelf Marine Region for future generations OTTAWA – Inuit have stewarded the lands, waters, and ice of Nunatsiavut for millennia. On November 29 2024, Johannes Lampe, President of Nunatsiavut, Pita Aatami, President of Makivvik, and the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to begin negotiations to create a new Inuit Protected...
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows. Student Enrolment Update UCDSB staff presented an enrolment update to trustees, highlighting a steady increase in student numbers across both elementary and secondary. This year’s Average Daily Enrolment (ADE) is projected at 27,965, reflecting a growth of 206 ADE (+0.7 per cent) compared to projections made in Spring 2024. Regional trends highlight enrolment changes across...
By Amelia Schafer. ICT + Rapid City Journal. FORT YATES, N.D. – The Black Hills are not for sale and never will be was the central uniting message discussed during a meeting at the Prairie Knights Casino in Fort Yates, N.D. on the Standing Rock Reservation. Representatives from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, a group of Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation elders and various treaty councils gathered on Nov. 13 to formulate a plan for regaining land in the Black Hills. The group...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) invite you to join us for a World Wetlands Day Celebration on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area. This free, family-friendly event offers a chance to explore the beauty and importance of wetlands through: • Interactive displays and activities hosted by local environmental organizations • Guided snowshoe tours around the Marsh • A kids' nature photography exhibit • Delicious...
Holiday magic. It might seem that it is real for most people. However, everyone is different. Many people find this time of the year energizing as they enjoy decorating, experience more opportunities to socialize with family and friends, shop for the perfect gifts and anticipate the upcoming celebrations. On the other hand, there are also people who struggle with their mental and emotional well-being during this time of the year as they try to manage challenging emotions that can come with the celebrations, such as depression, anxiety about...
WATERTOWN, Dec. 4, 2024 — As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to help ensure patients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks. Record-breaking November travel is expected to carry into the new year, which could cause some potential donors to put off blood donation until after the holiday season. In...
WASHINGTON – This week, the Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners warned taxpayers to approach their holiday shopping with extra caution because scammers are also shopping – for their next victim’s personal information. The consumer alert kicks off the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week featuring tips for taxpayers and tax professionals to avoid scams and protect their sensitive data. The special week is part of the Security Summit initiative, a joint effort between the IRS, states, the tax industry...
By Shaun Robinson. VTDigger. Nearly four years ago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials outlined a proposal for a line of surveillance towers along the Canadian border in Vermont and New York. Since then, VTDigger has found, the agency has been quietly making good on its plans. The federal government has built surveillance towers in recent years on at least three of the sites it identified to state and local officials, and to the public, in 2021, including one in Derby, Vermont, and two in the lakeside New York community of...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Dec. 2nd-Jean Patsy Oakes Dec. 3rd-David Mitchell Dec. 4th-Mona Jacobs, Monica Jacobs & Chris Burns Dec. 5th-Christine Moulton Dec. 6th-Beatrice White,... Full story
By Amelia Schafer. ICT + Rapid City Journal. WARNING: This story contains disturbing details about residential and boarding schools. If you feel triggered, here is a resource list for trauma responses from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition in the U.S. In Canada, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-866-925-4419. STEPHAN, S.D. – On the northern prairies of the Crow Creek Reservation in central South Dakota sits a remnant of a dark period in American history, the federal...
CANTON – Lead is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to humans and is especially harmful to young children. Once poisoned, the effect of lead is often irreversible and can damage the brain and nervous system, slow growth and development, and cause learning and behavioral issues. There is no safe level of lead exposure. Before the dangers of lead poisoning were well understood, lead was added to some materials including paint, gasoline, and plumbing. Although the use of lead pipes was banned in the 1980s, the Environmental Protection...
Cecil Maxwell Garrow, 87, of Akwesasne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Cecil was born on August 1, 1937, in Akwesasne, the son of the late Maxwell and Rose Garrow. He and his family temporarily moved to Syracuse, NY, where he attended Lafayette High School and met his future wife, Barbara Jane Dence, at an all-county band/choir concert. They married on May 18, 1957, then lived in Syracuse, NY, while he attended Syracuse University as a night student. He graduated with a... Full story
By: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. Ecowatch. Efforts by nations to come to an agreement on a global plastics treaty failed on Monday. While more than 100 countries sought to put a limit on the world’s plastics production – in addition to tackling recycling and cleanup – oil and gas companies were only prepared to address the problem of plastic waste. The meeting in Busan, South Korea was supposed to be the last, but negotiations will continue into 2025, reported The Associated Press. “It is clear that there is still persisting...
1. Kénh nikahá:wi teiethinonhwará:tons At this time, we give thanks 2. Tsi kiónhnhekie ne onhwentsià:ke For our life on earth 3. Tekatenonhwará:tons tsi konhnhékie I am thankful for my life 4. Tekatenonhwará:tons tsi wakata'karí:te I am thankful to be healthy 5. Tekatenonhwará:tons ne akhwá:tsire I am thankful for my family 6. Tekatenonhwará:tons tsi wakaterò:shen I am thankful for my friends 7. Tekatenonhwará:tons tsi skén:nen í:ken I am thankful for peace 8....
Continued from last week. The Indians & Death In those days long ago neither the Indians or the animals were subject to death. They all lived for- ever, and there was yet enough room for everyone. Only the coyote, disappointed grumbler that he was, went about grousing: “Why do we have to be squashed here like this?” If only the old were to die, we’d be far better off.” And he ran all over the prairie, shouting so loudly that he could be heard in both forest and desert. But no one paid any heed to his talk, for it was well-know that...
By Melinda Myers. Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect. Norfolk Island pines have long been decked out and displayed for the holidays. Smaller specimens can be placed on a tabletop, and larger ones can be used as indoor floor plants when space allows. Grow Norfolk Island pines in a cool well-lit location free of...
River Angus Thompson Johnson (Ska hionhati) Born November 22, 2024 Parents; Racine Johnson and Jeremy...
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Salary: PSAC Salary Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational and Child Care services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community including 3 Child Care Centers and 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 Peoples, and borders on the... Full story
Salary: Pay Band 1 $44,561.92 - $65,962.53 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational and Child Care services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community including 3 Child Care Centers and 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 Peoples, and... Full story
Salary: PSAC Salary Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational and Child Care services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community including 3 Child Care Centers and 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 Peoples, and borders on the... Full story
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Come on Come all to the 10th annual David Sauther Memorial Winter Wonderland Craft Show on December 14 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Davis Elementary school in Malone. Come do your last-minute holiday shopping with over 100 crafters, direct sale vendors and artisans, enjoy a delicious lunch meal, buy some amazing baked goods, take chances on our huge holiday auction and memorial 50-50. It’s your chance to pay it forward and give back to an organization that has been in existence since 1992 serving patrons from across the North Country!! Why is this...
Salary: Pay Band 7 $70,714.17 - $104.674.24 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational and Child Care services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community including 3 Child Care Centers and 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 Peoples, and... Full story
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) invite you to join us for a World Wetlands Day Celebration on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area. This free, family-friendly event offers a chance to explore the beauty and importance of wetlands through: • Interactive displays and activities hosted by local environmental organizations • Guided snowshoe tours around the Marsh • A kids' nature photography exhibit • Delicious...
Akwesasne, if you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance Numbers, • Employment Insurance, A Service Canada Representative will be in Akwesasne on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from Noon-1 p.m.). Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. The next visits will be on: • December 10 They are also available on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Village of St. Regis at the ACESS...
