Articles from the February 13, 2020 edition
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New Center for Indigenous Cancer Research at Roswell Park has Regional Focus, Global Reach
BUFFALO. Growing up on the Seneca Nation in Western New York, Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, learned the concept of “The Good Mind” largely from the matrilineal voices in his community. He calls this phi...
First Nations rally their support blocking trains and ferry routes
On Friday, February 7, 2020, as the RCMP were moving in to dismantle the Wet'suwet'en, Gidimt'en and lastly the Unist'ot'en Healing Center, First...
A Group of Agents Rose Through the Ranks to Lead the Border Patrol. They're Leaving It in Crisis
By Melissa del Bosque, Propublica How several agents from a small outpost in Arizona, including recently retired chief Carla Provost, climbed to the top of the Border Patrol, then one by one retired,...
Trump's Border Wall Construction Is Blasting Native American Burial Sites
Reprinted with permission from ECOWATCH Construction crews began “controlled blasting” of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona last week, CBS News reported Friday. And Congressman Ra...
Salmon River Ski Club
Submitted by Nicole Bonaparte The Salmon River Ski Club is a new program this year that was offered to students in grades 3-12 who attend St. Regis...
ANNIE MCDONALD
Annie McDonald – Born January 6, 1927 and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 11, 2020 at the age of 93 years. She is s... Full story
IN MEMORY OF Louie & Mary (Mitchell) Lafrance
who left us 37 years ago. Louie on Feb. 3, 1983 and Mary on Feb. 23, 1983 In our hearts forever, Joelenne and Roy Adams and Famili...
NIAWENKOWA
The Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers would like to send our greetings and thank yous to everyone that attended and helped out during the Mid-winter Ceremonies. It takes everyone coming together...
Cancer patients use more blood than those fighting any other disease
WEST HENRIETTA, NY (Feb. 10, 2020) – Patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any other disease, using nearly one-quarter of the nation’s blood supply. That’s why this Febru...
Demonstration in Support of Wet'suwet'en Nation
(February 11, 2020) On Friday, February 7, 2020, local supporters gathered on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to demonstrate their support for the Wet’suwet’en Nation in British Columbia, who are current...
First Māori to Win an Oscar
Taiki Waititi is the first person of Māori descent to win an Academy Award. In fact, he's the first person of Indigenous descent to win an Oscar in...
St. Regis Mohawk School Second Quarter Outstanding Attendance
Submitted by Meagan McDonald, SRMS Attendance Officer Wayde Adner, Gr. 3 Mrs. Wells Kaientake Allen, Gr. 2 Mrs. Wells Zayden Arquette, Gr. 5 Ms. Spinner Karma-Dave Back-Pinette, Gr. 2 Ms. Sabatine O’n...
"THE MESSAGE OF KARIWIIO"
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week THE ARTICLES OF KARIWIIO NOW THE MESSENGERS SHOWED SKANIENTARIIO A...
Wa'thontate'serehtoia'ákhon
1. Ka'serehshòn:'a - Many cars 2. Tóka' nón:wa áhsen niwáhsen nika'seréhtake - Maybe 30 cars 3. Wa'thontate'serehtoia'ákhon - Many cars did hit ea...
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Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Monthly Awards
By Derrick Lafrance The first awards ceremony of the new decade and the kids are working hard as ever. Last Wednesday, February 5 the ceremony was...
Local Sculptor Takes Part in Ottawa Winterlude 2020
Ryan Hill, who is known for his wood and soap stone carvings doesn't stop in the winter – he takes his craft outdoors and creates ice sculptures. H...
We Are Instructed to Love Our Great-Great Grandchildren
By Doug George-Kanentiio One of the fundamental teachings of Skennenrahowi was that we have a duty to ensure our descendants unto the seventh generation have the things they need to live in peace and...
Hearts and Flowers - Caring for Valentine's Day Cut Flowers
By Rich Gast, Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County February is generally the coldest month of the year; the heart of winter; a time that...
ICYMI: UNITED TRIBES FILE FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN BEARS EARS CASE
(January 9, 2020) Rising from the center of the southeastern Utah landscape and visible from every direction are twin buttes so distinctive that in each of the native languages of the region their...
Lawrence Martin Sr. Family, 1944.
Lawrence Martin Sr. Family, 1944. Third from the left Bertha (Cook) Martin, behind Bertha is Alex, next to Alex is Cecelia (left). Also in picture is...
Police Blotter
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Feb. 2, Kirbie Lazore, 29, of Hogansburg was charged with suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed operation and plate display violation. Tickets are...
FAMILY HOME VISITOR-HEALTHY BABIES HEALTHY CHILDREN
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Maternal and Child Health Service Supervisor, the incumbent provides visitation services to families with children prenatal to age 6. The...
HR GENERALIST/COMPENSATION SPECIALIST
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for assisting all MCA personnel in regards to HR inquiries, concerns and issues and acts as...
HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY WORKER
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Assistant, the incumbent is responsible for routine, preventative and remedial housekeeping duties, for laundering the personal clothi...
DIABETES NURSE EDUCATOR
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Diabetes Nurse Educator will utilize current Canadian Diabetes Association Guidelines, Public Health and Health Promotion frameworks and the Ontario and Quebec...
