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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has rejected a bill that would have permitted Native students to don tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies. SB 429 aimed to prevent schools from prohibiting students from donning their cultural regalia during graduation events and other school activities. Schools should have the authority to determine their own codes for dress according to Stitt’s message following the veto. “In other words, if schools want to allow their students to wear tribal regalia at graduation, good on them; but if schools prefer for the...
DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2023 4:00PM Submit Cover Letter & Resume to: [email protected] Background: Akwesasronon Shonatatèn:ron is a community organization with a mission to document and preserve the memories of Indian Residential School Survivors and develop meaningful healing activities for the atrocities of the colonization process. Akwesasronon Shonataten:ron will identify children from our community who were sent to Residential School by using oral history, archival records, and archaeological research. Responsibilities include, but are not...
Akwesasne Notes The Haudenosaunee, more commonly known as the Iroquois Confederacy, are an ancient people of North America. Our tradition states that our people originate in the northeastern woodlands of North America. There are no stories within that tradition concerning migration across frozen lands to the area we occupy. We have been and continue to be the original inhabitants of these lands. Our existence in these lands has not been one of absolute peace and tranquility. We have had to develop the civilization we enjoy. There was a time...
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Application are now being accepted for the role of Executive Director Akwesasronon Shonatatén:ron Salary: 75,000.00 - 95, 000.00 Length: One-year probationary contract with anticipated renewal based on approved funding from granting body Closing date of posting: June 15, 2023 Cover letter and resume to be sent to: [email protected] The Executive Director is the key management leader of Akwesasronon Shonatatén:ron. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key d...
By Isaac White. On May 4th, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police (SRMT PD) reported a 'Swatting' incident at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort (AMCR), leading to a full evacuation. Fortunately, no injuries or deaths occurred as the SRMT PD managed the situation. A press release from the SRMT PD stated that around 6:52 p.m., AMCR contacted them about a bomb threat against the casino. Another call, received by the Tribal Police at 6:57 p.m., reported gunshots at the Casino. The Tribal...
1. Skaià:ta tsiskó:ko o'nhéhkien One female robin 2. Kahon'tsistarà:ken It is lighter black in color 3. Kanekwenhtararà:ken ne niiakentskwe'nò:ten Its chest is a light red color 4. Otsi'nonwa'shòn:'a, tánon otsi'nonwahè:ta í:waks It eats insects and worms 5. Kahéhtakon tánon kahrhá:kon nón:we nikanákere It lives in the garden and in the woods 6. Óhonte ióhnhonte It has grass in its mouth. 7. Otsi'nahkwákta ká:rate It is standing near the nest 8. Watsi'nahkonnià:ne It is going to make a nes...
North Franklin Flames Girls Hockey, Back Row L-R: Vikki Wood, Jody Ziser, Julie Phillips, the late Autumn White & Valerie Lazore. Middle Row L-R: Stephanie Dingle, Marie Signor, Michelle Cook, Becky Jacobs, Jennifer Herne, Leanne Thomas & Brenda Francis. In Front: Deanna Smoke Tarbell. From the 1980's, submitted by Michelle/Jerry Cook 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...
After many months (five-plus where I live) of winter whiteness, it’s a relief to watch the snow melt at last. We’re always grateful, even though the loss of snow cover gives way to a mostly brown world: brown grass, sand everywhere – even brown pine needles along the roads. Not to mention the leaves, trash, or dog poop that was mercifully hidden under the snow. Those few sepia-toned weeks after the white stuff disappears and before trees and grass wake up can be visually bleak. That’s probably why I’m always so happy to see bright yellow co...
On Wednesday, April 19th students from the Akwesasne Youth Coalition joined staff of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program (A/CDP) and the Compliance Department to participate in the annual "Project Sticker Shock" campaign. The campaign is an annual community wide effort to help create safer, healthier lifestyles by reducing underage drinking and helping to enforce underage drinking laws. This project provides youth the opportunity to have a voice in...
By Isaac White. Let me start by saying that I am cognizant of regularity in telling you my process for writing these weekly mind to print conversations for public consumption. Even I’m starting to think that I’m oversharing, but yet again we find ourselves in the same position. This won’t take long however, and it’s somehow cathartic for me to get it out. After all that lead up, I guess it should be something truly revelatory but it’s not. I just had a hard time finding something to write about. I’m still in the mode of watching single epis...
by Melinda Myers Bold color, tropical beauty, and easy-care mandevillas make excellent additions to patios, decks, and gardens. Train them onto a trellis, allow them to cascade from a hanging basket, or combine them with other plants. Enjoy summer-long blossoms and the butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that stop by for a visit. Once divided into two different groups, dipladenias and mandevillas, the botanists now consider them all mandevillas. You will find both names still in...
Akwesasne has a large contingent of hikers – from young children to active elders, they all take off to the mountain for a short hike or a long grueling trek. Hiking the Adirondacks is free, following some basic essential rules and you’re all set. Going further into the Adirondack mountain range this year, you’ll have to be a bit more prepared than just wearing the proper clothing, staying on the trail, and taking out what you bring in. While most trailheads in the Adirondack Park are first come, first served, a handful require extra steps...
Le Théâtre de L’Amalgame is thrilled to present its fourteenth production since its creation in 2006 “La visite ou surtout, sentez-vous pas obligés de venir” - The visit or above all, do not feel obliged to come. The comedy by Robert Bellefeuille and Michel Marc Bouchard is directed by Mario Sarda, assisted by Ginette Girard. A couple recounts three memorable days during which, ten years apart, they received visitors. Their experience is illustrated in three “books” - The Art of Receiving, The Art of Perceiving and The Art of Disappointin...
By Isaac White. An associate professor at the University of California Berkeley has apologized following confirmation that her claims of Native American ancestry are bogus. Elizabeth Hoover, who has professional ties to Akwesasne, and who formerly claimed ancestral ties to Kahnawake, said that she in fact has been white her “whole life.” Hoover’s LinkedIN profile shows an extensive background in Native American fields of study, including Native American food systems, food sovereignty, environmental health, and advocacy among many others, all a...
Starting on May 11, Canadians entering the United States will no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19, as declared by Congressman Brian Higgins (D - NY26). This significant decision comes after a period of stringent travel restrictions between the two countries, marking a critical milestone in the global effort to overcome the pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.-Canada border was closed to non-essential travel in March 2020. This unprecedented move aimed to curb the spread of the virus and protect citizens on both...
The Akwesasne Freedom School recently held their spring fundraiser with the performance of "Clues Lead to Murder at the Down Town Abby, a production of Murder on the Funny Side Theater group and written by Laurie Ray-Bingley. The theater production was held on Saturday, May 6 at the St. Regis Recreation to a sold-out crowd. Doors opened at 5 p.m. A short first scene was performed followed by dinner consisting of a delicious roasted squash with moose meat, white corn, and light sauce along with...
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FORT COVINGTON – On Tuesday, May 16, Salmon River Central School District residents will vote on a proposed spending plan for the 2023-24 school year. Polls will be open from 12-8 p.m. in the Salmon River Central School Board Room, 637 County Route 1, Fort Covington. Voters should use door four to enter the building. In addition to voting on the $36,886,087 budget proposal, residents will also vote on a $1.4 million proposition to purchase and finance school transportation vehicles, vote on a proposition that would allow a non-voting student r...
