Articles from the March 18, 2021 edition
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'Historic and Hopeful Moment': Senate Confirms Haaland as Interior Secretary
By Jessica Corbett. Reprinted with permission from Common Dreams. A diverse coalition of progressive and Indigenous figures and organizations on...
Tribe Announces COVID-19 Walk-In Vaccination Clinic
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has announced that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held at the former-IGA building on Thursday, March 18 will be open to all residents of Akwesasne...
SRMT Reminds Community that COVID-19 Protective Measures are Still in Place
AKWESASNE — CDC guidelines have relaxed mask wearing and social distancing measures for those fully vaccinated when visiting family members outside of your household bubble. However, The Saint...
Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary
By Tsionatiio After seeing photos and videos of children feeding birds right out of their hands – we finally decided to check out the Upper Canada...
M. Dawn Thompson
Akwesasne: M. Dawn Thompson, 67, of Saint Regis Road, Akwesasne, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2021 at University of Vermont Health Network ... Full story
Eric Seymour
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Eric Phillip George Seymour announces his passing at age 75. Eric's journey began January 17 of 1946.... Full story
LORI ANN PHILLIPS
AKWESASNE- Lori Ann Phillips, 44, of 82 1st Street, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Lori... Full story
Potential for Floating Agriculture Across the Mohawk Akwesasne Region
Letter to the Editor Potential for Floating Agriculture Across the Mohawk Akwesasne Region There was a time long ago when the Mohawk people of...
Survivor Corps provides post COVID support
Survivor Corps is one of the largest and fastest growing grassroots movements connecting, supporting, educating, motivating and mobilizing COVID-19...
American Rescue Plan Provides Critical Support for Indian Affairs Programs
WASHINGTON – The American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed by President Biden on March 12, 2021, invests $1.75 billion in American Indian and Alaska Native government programs administered under the...
Clarkson University's Construction Engineering Management Program Recognized As One of Nations Best
Clarkson University’s Construction Engineering Management program has been ranked number 3 by Intelligent.com in their top 50 Construction Management Degree Programs. The comprehensive research...
March 17th and St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing,...
Autism Awareness Corner
She:kon Akwesasne, I would like to inform the community my team and I are currently in the “proofing” stage of our proposal to MCA, SRMT, and the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. I’m also working on the...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Nemours Children’s Health System What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism (say: AW-tiz-um) spectrum disorder is a difference in the way a kid’s brain develops. Kids with autism may have...
Teharonhiawako Meets "Hadoui"
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College Teharonhiawako came to a spot that was open and found a being sitting there on a rock, looking into...
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Kató:rats I am a hunter Khetahstén:nis I am a hypnotist Kka'èn:ions I am an inspector Tekewennaténies I am an interpreter Tekohtáhrhos I am a...
These 10 Golden Rules for Planting Trees Could Help Save the Planet
By Lynsey Grosfield. Forests are not only complex ecosystems and habitats for wildlife, they are also central to the livelihoods of around 2 billion people. The critical role they have in...
US Rep. Debra Haaland, a Pathfinder for all Natives
By Doug George-Kanentiio One of the great privileges in being married to Joanne Shenandoah is the opportunity to travel across the world and throughout North America to assist in her performances and...
Maple Sap Runs on Gas
Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist Some foods give you gas, but March is the time of year when gas gives you a delicious food. Maple syrup, which is nutritious enough to be listed by the US...
First Tampon Tuesday Donation Drive in SDG Kicks off on International Women's Day
Cornwall, Ontario (March 8, 2021) - The United Way/Centraide SDG is running the first-ever Tampon Tuesday donation drive in Stormont, Dundas, and...
Off to a Great Start
By Mary LaFrance If you live in Akwesasne and are starting a garden this year, you are probably starting your seeds indoors. Not all plants need to be started indoors, but it will help some more cold...
NASA engineer says Mars looks like Diné Békeyah
By Krista Allen. Reprinted with permission from Navajo Times. DZIŁ DIŁHIŁ, Ariz. When the first images of the landing site on Mars's Jezero Crater...
MCA Reports No New Positive Cases of COVID-19
03. 15. 21 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports zero (0) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of March 15, 2021. Current COVID-19 S...