Articles from the June 4, 2020 edition
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Akwesasne Continues Precautions During Time of Mourning
AKWESASNE. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) express our deepest condolences to all community members affected by the loss of a loved one. The ongoing globa...
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Potsdam protesters join in international call for end to racism and police brutality
By Andy Gardner POTSDAM. About 100 people gathered downtown on Sunday afternoon to protest racism and police brutality in solidarity with...
Calmer protest prevails
By Kaniehtonkie Protests in the U.S. and around the world were largely peaceful and the streets were calmer than they have been in days since the...
Four Native candidates for Congress advance to November
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today At least four Native candidates for Congress will advance to the general election. Both...
Tribe's Compliance Department to Inspect 'Mask Directive'
AKWESASNE. Subsequent to the “Mask Directive” issued by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center on Onerahtókha/April 22, 2020, the Tribal Council has taken further action to protec...
ISABEL J. FRANCIS "KATSI TSIAH"
Isabel J. Francis, 95 a longtime resident of 3rd Street, St Regis Village, died peacefully Friday May 29th, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at...
NOAH DAVID "KIONATAKWENTE" POINT
Noah David "Kionatakwente" Point – passed away suddenly on Sunday May 24, 2020. He was born November 26, 1974 at the Hotel Dieu Hospital. Beloved s...
LUCY ROUNDPOINT
Lucy Roundpoint, 66, of Cornwall Island, peacefully went to the Spirit World Sunday morning, May 31, 2020 in the comfort of her home after a brief ill...
JOSEPH "HERBIE" BUSH KANERAHTO'HARE
Joseph "Herbie" BUSH-KANERAHTO'HARE peacefully passed at home with his family by his side, Monday June 1, 2020 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband...
Benefit Firemen's Chicken Dinner held on Sun. May 24, 2020 Door Prize Winners
1. CKON Bingo Packaged donated by CKON Radio won by Mary & Phil Gray 2. Chick-a-Bead Beading Basket and AK Live Edge Bench donated by Village Check Cashing won by Mary & Phil Gray 3. Wooden lacrosse...
Niawen
We want to “thank” everyone for the prayers and support shown to our family. No deed or words of comfort went unnoticed. We greatly appreciate you. It was difficult for us coping with his sudden dea...
Protests take place worldwide in support of Black Lives Matter
By Kaniehtonkie “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross,” this oft-quoted line of uncertain origin is very popular right now. On Monday, June 1, 2020 U.S...
County Public Health Officials Meet with Schools Regarding Graduation
Canton, NY – St. Lawrence County officials met with school superintendents and principals this afternoon to discuss public health implications and questions related to graduation ceremonies due to C...
Reopening of New York State Phase 2 June 2, 2020
Overview The NYS guidelines below apply to non-essential businesses in regions that are permitted to reopen, essential businesses throughout the state that were previously permitted to remain open,...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council Postpones Referendum on Name Change
AKWESASNE. On Enniskó:wa/March 11, 2020, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council adopted TCR 2020-16 to hold a tribal referendum on an official name change for the Tribe during the 2020 Tribal...
Traditional Ceremonies
Throughout the year Mohawk people gather to give thanks for the constant return of gifts that the Creator has put here for us. Certain events take place at almost every ceremony. The first being the T...
Oh Niiawèn:'en Ne Ohrió:ken Tsi Rothahonniánion – part 1
1. Sewenhnísera, wahón:nise - One day, a long time ago 2. Kanenna'kè:ne nikahá:wi - Fall time 3. Kí:ken ohkwá:ri átste rothahitáhkhe - This bear is...
$650 million in funding for Indigenous communities announced
On Friday, May 29, the federal government of Canada announced $650 million in funding as Indigenous communities deal with COVDI-19 pandemic. Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller stated, “I know...
IOHAHI:IO AKWESASNE EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THEIR 2020 GRADUATES!
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (ONE YEAR COLLEGE CERTIFICATE) • Ann Bush • Fawn Cole • Charlene Francis • Miranda Green • Kimberly Jacobs • Karakwiio King • Rose LaFrance • Ashley Mitchell • Lindsay Mitchell...
St. Lawrence County Board Chair Appoints Reopening Task Force
A county-wide task force is bringing together business organizations, economic development officials, government leaders and public health experts to help guide County and regional efforts to reopen...
Franklin County COVID-19 Update
June 3, 2020 Cases Recovered Deaths Lab-confirmed positive 19 15 0 Probable* 95 95 0 Total 114 110 0 Active cases 4 Negative Test Results 5064 *Probable: • Meets clinical criteria (symptoms) AND e...
Eastern Ontario Health Unit COVID-19 Update
As of 2020-06-02 15:10:52. COVID-19 Statistics for the EOHU Region COVID-19 is a serious health threat, and the situation is evolving daily. The risk will vary between and within communities, but give...
St. Lawrence County COVID-19 Update
As of Tuesday, June 2nd: · 1 (one) new case of COVID-19 was reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to-date to 206...
Lichens Only Look Guilty
Submitted by Paul Hetzler The high school I attended was too small to have football or track-and-field, which was no great loss, as the only sport I have ever been good at is jumping to conclusions....
On the American Uprising of 2020
By Doug George-Kanentiio That an American police force assaults and kills a member of an ethnic minority is not unusual for Native people who have endured murderous and deliberate violence applied...
