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By Vincent Schilling. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today The Dakota 38 execution was the largest mass execution in the United States and took place on December 26, 1862. On the day after Christmas in 1862, 38 Dakota men were hanged under order of President Abraham Lincoln. The hangings and convictions of the Dakota 38 resulted from the aftermath of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 in southwest Minnesota. In addition to the 38 men hanged the day after Christmas, there were terrible...
By Mary LaFrance 2021 New Year’s resolutions to start right now: Create a home office Keep a gratitude journal Revamp your budget Declutter your home Complete a home renovation project Read more books Explore new hobbies Take an online class Practice meditation Quit a bad habit Volunteer Join a club Exercise at home Get outdoors Tips: whatever your New Year’s resolution start by setting yourself up for success. Write it down! Be specific about what you want to accomplish and why it is important to you. Provide a way to measure your pro...
Dec. 5, 2021. AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center announced one (1) new positive case today, which makes seven (7) total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. There are 22 Akwesasne relatives currently in isolation or quarantine. Today's positive case makes 88 family and friends who have contracted the coronavirus since the first case was reported on March 28, 2020. The EOC wishes everyone who continues to be impacted by the coronavirus a safe and...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of January 5, 2021 from December 27, to January 2, 2021. Quebec – 35 Cases Ontario – 10 Cases Manitoba – 83 Cases Saskatchewan – 122 Cases Alberta – 180 Cases British Columbia – 80 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of January 5, 2021. Canada: 618646 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 215,358 total cases, 182,602 active cases (including 8,441 deaths, 182,602 resolved) O...
Daily Statistics for Wednesday, January 6, 2021: 9 New Positives 3 New Probable 101 Active Cases 0 New Deaths 5 New Recovered 430 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine Active Cases by Correctional Facility 5 Bare Hill Correctional 1 Franklin Correctional 0 Upstate Correctional Cumulative Totals: 961 Cases 832 Confirmed Positive 129 Probable 8 Deaths 852 Recovered Daily Statistics for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12 New Positives 0 New Probable 94 Active Cases 0 New Deaths 43 New Recovered 502 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine Cumulative Totals:...
As of Tuesday, January 5th: 78 (seventy-eight) new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 2763 (two thousand seven hundred sixty-three) 743 (seven hundred forty-three) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ 1973 (one thousand nine hundred seventy-three) cases have been released from isolation. 23 (twenty-three) cases are hospitalized. 47 (forty-seven) deaths have occurred; this fatality data comes from the New York State Department of Health and was l...
JANUARY 9, 2020 Vol. 38 #1 • CBSA & MCA Launch Collaboration to Improve Border Crossing Experience at Cornwall Port of Entry • Alice Hyde’s First Baby of 2020 from Akwesasne • The Memo shows 1/3 of all deaths by RCMP gunfire were Indigenous People JANUARY 16, 2020 Vol. 38 #2 • Federal Indian Day School Class Action Update • Cornplanter’s Pipe Tomahawk Officially Repatriated to Seneca Nation by NYS Museum • Australia is turning to Indigenous knowledge to deal with wildfires • The International Secretariat of Water 7 MCA Team Up to Create Yout...
By Aliyah Chavez and Vincent Schilling. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. It wasn’t just a global pandemic or elections that caught Indian Country’s attention this year. It was an elder and entrepreneur who took the top spot. Indian Country Today’s most-read story of 2020 was about Annette Bilagody, the 96-year-old Navajo woman who became an internet hit. A practice that Bilagody perfected for many years became a memorable moment for many of you. “I am very happy that I’ve touched so many people out in the world. Thank you...
Photo from the 1985 Akwesasne Historical Calendar, co-produced by Indian Time and the Akwesasne Museum. Akwesasne family circa 1910. Photo by Francis San Jule, through the courtesy of Henry Burl, from the collection of the Akwesasne Museum. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • A 45-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on December 27th, 2020 and charged with domestic assault and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on December 26th, 2020, the man assaulted his wife and police were contacted to investigate. On December 27th, 2020 he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 9th, 2021. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter. • Megan Powless, 26, of Akwesasne was arrested on December 31s...
Canton, NY—The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department is seeking help from medical and non-medical volunteers as they move forward planning for the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Since the start of the pandemic, the county has reported over 2,000 cases of COVID-19 and the number of cases has continued to rise during the holiday season. The Public Health Department’s goal is to make the vaccine available to all eligible residents of St. Lawrence County and to make the vaccination process as efficient as possible. In order to...
Salary: AMBE Associate Principal 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 services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including: 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 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario...
Salary: Based on AMBE Principal 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 services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including; 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 Canadian Provinces of...
The Independent First Nations (IFN) are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to become the newest member of our team, in the position of IFN Youth Coordinator. Round 1 of employment opportunity is open to the members of the IFN communities Term Governed by and will adhere to the IFN Policies. The IFN Youth Coordinator will be hired for a term contract position with possibility to extend employment beyond March 2022. Description Under the direction of the IFN Executive Administrative Committee, oversight by IFN Health Director, and...
The IFN’s are seeking a highly motivated dynamic individual to fulfill the responsibilities of IFN Post-Secondary Engagement Technician to work on behalf of the IFN Communities. First Round of this employment opportunity is open to members of the Independent First Nations (IFN). Supervision Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator Term The IFN Post-Secondary Engagement Coordinator will be hired for a TERM contract position with possibility to extend employment beyond March 31, 2021. The IFN Post-Secondary Engagement Coordinator will be governed b...
The IFN’s are seeking a highly motivated dynamic individual to fulfill the responsibilities of an Accounts Payable Clerk on behalf of the IFN Communities. Round 1 of employment opportunity is open to members of the Independent First Nations (IFN). Term Governed by and will adhere to the IFN Policies. The IFN Accounts Payable Clerk will be hired for a TERM contract position with possibility to extend employment beyond March 2022. Description Under the direction of the IFN Executive Administrative Committee and oversight by IFN Management, t...
This position is under the direct supervision and direction of the Akwesasne Communication Society. Position requires a review of the CKON Radio Financial Records to verify efficiency and best practices are being followed. Work hours would vary for a very focused work load, twice a year. Must have proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. Must present to the ACS twice yearly, after completing the review of the CKON Finances. A report will also need to be completed at the Annual General Assembly of the Akwesasne Communication Society....
The year 2020 has been a challenging year.... but through it all, every one of you have kept us going. We’d like to thank every subscriber, reader, our contributors, our leadership on every side and the departments who bought space on our pages, our distributors, even thoughtful people who sent us food and snacks, and great words of encouragement to remind us of what a great community we have to live in. Let us not forget our precious advertisers here in Akwesasne and surrounding areas who stuck with us during these trying times. There are m...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA – The Massena Central School board is crafting a new Title IX and sex discrimination policy under Trump administration rules that could soon change. Policy Committee Chairman Paul Haggett told the board that they “got a little bit of a sneak peek from a new policy that we’re going to be considering soon, policy 3421, Title IX and sex discrimination.” Title IX prohibits sex discrimination at schools that receive federal funds. It says, “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participa...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is now accepting sealed bids to provide gasoline and diesel fuel for their vehicle fleet until January 25th at 3:00 p.m. Bid packages can be picked up in the lobby of Ionkwakiohkwaróron or can be obtained by emailing Procurement at [email protected]. Questions can be directed to the Procurement Department through their email or by calling (518) 358-2272 ext. 2238....
Sha’tekohshéhne are to be done every year, 5 sleeps after the first new moon of winter. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only the Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers will conduct the ceremonies this year on behalf of the people. There will be no naming this year. The Leadership will reconsider naming in the Spring. It is the duty of the leadership to ensure that our ceremonies continue and to look out for the safety of the people. We hope that everyone will carry a good mind and peaceful thoughts and allow the leadership to carry out ou...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: Jan. 4th-M. Barry Thomas & Katsi Cook-Barreiro Jan. 7th-Elizabeth Russell Jan 10th-Caroline Tarbell Jan. 13th-Richard A. Herne FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK: I am disappointed to tell you that we will not be able to re-open the senior center for indoor meals and activities until sometime in the new year. This was a difficult decision. It was based on the COVID positive numbers in the community and t... Full story
Beginning on June 24, Katelyn Fedorak, NP and Janet Brant, NP will provide blood work for community members each Wednesday at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. To book an appointment for blood work, please call 613-932-5808. Please be advised that patients will be required to: • Arrive at their designated time. Patients that arrive late may not be able to be accommodated. • Call the KMC and notify them of their arrival. Patients are asked to remain in their vehicle until a staff member informs them and allows entry into the clinic. • Be scree...
• THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 NO MASS OFFICE CLOSED • FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021 at 12:10 pm Offered for: Joyce Mary Gaspe by family • SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM Offered for: Agnes Cook by St. Regis Family Lector: Nicky King • SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM Offered for: Deceased Sisters of St. Joseph by Sister Mary Christine Lector: Judy Cole • MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 NO MASS • TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 at 7:10 PM Offered for: Veronica Smoke • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 at 12:10 PM Offered for: Helen Amy Lazore • THURSDAY, JANAU...
For those 18 years of age and younger: -Salmon River Central provides breakfast and lunch -Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club provides dinner For our elders: -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging provides daily hot meals or shelf stable food. For families: -Mohawk Indian Housing has a monthly food pantry -Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Food Distribution Program is open by appointment M-W-F Contact the EOC @ 518-320-0019 M-F 9-5 for more information....
