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TORONTO - On December 20, 2017, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Ontario Government signed an agreement-in-principle (AIP) establishing a process to work together toward negotiating a finalized agreement that addresses the regulation of the sale of tobacco in Akwesasne. For Akwesasne, the AIP is a step toward exercising self-government over tobacco. Ontario has been in discussions with First Nations and through an Ontario tobacco revenue sharing proposal, Akwesasne could receive additional revenue annually from province-wide tobacco sales. T...
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On Friday, December 15, 2107, the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center was witness to a historic graduation; the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program – Á:se Tsi Tewá:ton graduated 13 of their apprentices after four intensive years of studies in their pursuit of Kanien'kéha cultural knowledge and language. The Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program is the result of a settlement of approximately $8.4 million in 2011 from Alcoa/Reynolds and part of a larger $19.4 million settlement with Alcoa Inc. and...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is pleased to announce that it has once again increased the minimum wage for all tribal government employees. The new tribal minimum wage of $11.48 went into effect on Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 1, 2018 and will immediately benefit 130 employees of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. “Tribal employees serve as the organization’s greatest asset and we continue to take a team approach in providing a living wage that adequately expresses our appreciation for the work they do on behalf of tribal member...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is proud to be a long-standing supporter of the Akwesasne Freedom School and it did not hesitate to continue its support when it received a letter for assistance with an emergency repair. On Tsiothóhra/December 22nd, Tribal Chiefs Eric Thompson and Beverly Cook presented a donation of $9,780 to the Freedom School to help with repairs due to recent water damage. Pictured are: (kneeling from left) Shoein'kwarowane and Ranenhriostha; (second ro...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Gloria M. Cook, Kahentókwas, Wolf Clan, 79, a resident of Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly peacefully entered back into the Spirit World on the afternoon of December 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 16, 1938 on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), the daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Peters David. She was married to Horace Joseph Cook of Onondaga Nation for 40 years until his passing on November 18, 2004. Gloria worked for a time at the Carrier Co...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Margaret L. Buckshot, 76, of 112 Buckshot Road, Kawehnoke, peacefully entered the Spirit World early Saturday morning, December 16, 2017 at her home with her family and friends by her side. Margaret was born December 31, 1940 in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Mike Mathias and Louise (LaForce) Papineau and was raised in Akwesasne. Margaret was a dedicated mother and grandmother, who worked at various companies in Syracuse and Akwesasne throughout her life. She cherished t...
Niawenkowa to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Compliance Dept. Adrian and Animal Control Officer Albert and for our wonderful partnership with Toronto Humane Society for assisting us with transporting our pet food! Also to Holiday Helpers for allowing us to join your efforts for the community. It takes many organizations and people coming together to benefit our community. The Akwesasne Animal Society is committed to assisting the animals of Akwesasne and pet owners. This is a stressful time of year...
The St. Regis Mohawk School would like to thank Mike Swamp, owner of Mohawk Plumbing for coming to our rescue. One of our memorial trees needed to have its lights replaced with new ones added to the over forty-foot pine tree. Mohawk Plumbing heard of our plight and graciously donated their lift to help us restring new Christmas lights on the Kristen Cree memorial tree. Thanks again to Mohawk Plumbing for helping us in our time of need....
On December 21st, the St. Regis Mohawk School received a baby grand piano donated by community member, Stewart Peters. The beautiful white piano was transported and delivered by our own maintenance staff from Mr. Peter's home in Sugarbush, Tsi Snaihne after the donation was approved by the Salmon River School Board....
AKWESASNE - The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort continues to take strides in becoming a destination of choice for people looking for a unique gaming experience in Northern New York State. A new hotel package is available that shares the rich cultural history of the Mohawk People through a partnership with the Akwesasne Cultural Center & Museum. It is the most recent product of a community initiative that seeks to develop a tourism industry in the Akwesasne community. "The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino...
Submitted by Alison Benedict As per holiday tradition the Mohawk School students performed in three separate winter concerts under the direction of Justin Hahn and Warren Potter. New to tradition, the staff at the Mohawk School provided an assortment of baked goods to be sold by the Student Council members during the festivities to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Along with the help of Marita Thompson, art students made beautiful beaded ornaments to also be sold. The school was able to...
Congratulations to Jackie Hall-Thompson and Travis Thompson on their new arrival! Baby girl Wathahine Jaclyn Thompson was born on January 1, 2018 at 10:36 am and weighing 8lbs. and 10oz. Maternal grandparents are Jennine Hall and Steve Cooper and paternal grandparents are Eileen Montour and the late Gerald 'Washington' Thompson....
A full house, lots of enthusiastic performers and plenty of holiday cheer was in store at the Kawehno:ke School just before the Christmas break on December 21. The different grades sang their hearts out for the appreciative audience doing the classics "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer," "Santa Rock," "Jingle Bells," "I'm A Little Snowman," "Little Drummer Boy" and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." They were accompanied by Music teacher Lisa Zeran, or they played the instruments themselves. The...
AKWESASNE – On Tsiothóhra/December 15th, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Human Resources Department made their annual contribution of children's toys for this year's Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is an annual event coordinated by the Social Services Division that collects gifts for children who are in one of their programs: Preventive Services, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Intensive Preventive Program, Akwesasne Group Home, or the Three Sisters Program. In advance of their donation, Hu...
Submitted by M. Mader Tsi Snaihne School would like to thank our students, parents, family members, staff members, and fundraising committee who made our Duct Tape a Teacher to the Wall fundraiser an amazing success! For two weeks in December, the students and staff were placing monetary donations towards a staff member they would like to see duct taped to the wall; the staff member who received the most funds would be taped. The brave volunteers were Ms. Heather Cook, Ms. Tami Kroon, Mrs. M...
(December 31, 2017) BUFFALO, New York — The motor vessel Pacific Huron was successfully refloated Saturday evening from its grounded position in the St. Lawrence Seaway near Wellesley Island, New York. Under the direction of the Donjon-Smit salvage master, two Canadian tugs, the Evans Mckeil and the Ocean A. Simard, successfully removed the Pacific Huron from its aground position Saturday night at approximately 8 p.m. There were no reported injuries to the crew, and no reported leaks, pollution, or flooding on the vessel. They removed some o...
Fri. Jan. 5th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-booked appt. Mon. Jan. 8th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-In Dr. Emy Martineau-Rheault 8:00-12:00-Minor Emergency Walk-in 1:00-3:00-Minor Emergency Walk-in Tues. Jan 9th Dr. Horn @ Tsiionkwanonhso:te 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-in Dr. Emy Martineau-Rheault 8:00-2:30-booked follow-ups Wed. Jan. 10th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-booked appt. Dr. Letourneau 8:30-11:30- booked appt. 1:00-3:00- booked appt. Dr. Emy Martineau-Rheault Well Women’s Clinic @ Iakhihsohtha 9:00-2:30 Thurs. Jan. 11th Dr. Horn and D...
Fri. Jan 5th Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral & follow ups Dr. Torres 9:00-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:00-same day appt. Sat. Jan. 6th Dr. Torres 9:00-3:00-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in Mon. Jan. 8th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-same day appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-4:00-by appt. Tues. Jan. 9th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-3:00-by appt. Dr. Horn @ Tsiionkwanonhso:te 9:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. Jan. 10th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-same day appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 10:30-3:00-by appt. 4:00-6:30-same day...
As sure as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, each year millions will make big, lofty New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. But without specific, attainable goals in mind, those ambitious resolutions tend to quickly fall by the wayside. Experts say that focusing on smaller changes instead can make a bigger difference in the long run. Instead of resolutions, make accessible, realistic goals that lead to long term lifestyle changes. To get started, try implementing these simple changes in your daily life to mak...
Submitted By John Kahionhes Fadden A long time ago, when Flying Heads were more common, one zoomed into a Kanien'kehaka village looking for something to eat. As was sensible, the people scattered into the woods. The Head couldn't maneuver that well in the forest, and the people escaped injury. However, one woman with a baby in a cradleboard didn't hear the commotion. Suddenly, the Creature was very close. She started to run, but it was too late, and so she abruptly slowed to a normal walk. With...
If you are caring for a loved one with the flu, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and others. The main way that flu viruses spread is from person-to-person in droplets of coughs and sneezes. Flu viruses may also be spread when a person touches droplets on another person or an object and then touches their own mouth or nose (or someone else’s mouth or nose) before washing their hands. To prevent spread it is important to remember hand washing and to cover your cough or sneeze. Supplies to Keep on Hand • Thermometer • Soap • Dispo...
Dancing Together in Good Health Saturday, January 27, 2018 5:00-9:00PM at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. There will be health presentations by Dr. Ojistoh Horn and Dr. Treena Greene. Limited seating, to reserve your FREE TICKETS call MCA Community Health Program (613) 575 -2341 x 3220 or email [email protected]. Children must be 10 years old and older. Traditional meal and valet parking included!...
Snowmobilers and ice fishermen please read: With the recent cold spell we have ice cover on many of our local rivers. The cold weather has also created a major delay with the closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway. On Monday, January 1 the Federal Biscay became wedged partially in the Snell Lock, as of January 2 @ 8:00pm efforts to move the vessel have been unsuccessful. The current plan is to free the vessel so it may continue its travel down bound. Along with the Biscay there are 4 other down bound vessels that will follow through Snell down to...
