Articles from the June 16, 2022 edition
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Onkwe Graces National Geographic Magazine – July Edition
Two years ago in August, National Geographic's staff visited Akwesasne trying to capture a capsule of Rotinnonshonni agricultural society in...
2022 Tribal Election Low Voter Turnout & Appeals Denied
AKWESASNE – The 2022 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election results have been appealed. On June 10, the SRMT Election Board released this press release...
Massena students wore rainbow flags for Pride Month. Others wore Confederate flags. The school banned both
By Amy Feiereisel. Reprinted with permission from NPR. June is Pride Month, which celebrates and supports LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. During the first week of June, a number of students at...
June is Pride Month – Pride Events Happening All Summer
Pride is always an exciting time and this year's events bring with it an extra sense of hope. A touch of normalcy has returned, and communities are...
GARY JOHN GRAY
HOGASNBURG - Gary John Gray, 73, of State Route 37, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center.... Full story
Ft. Covington man charged with robbing East End Convenience, Malone Sunoco
A Fort Covington man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at East End Convenience Store and another at the Sunoco on East Main Street in Malone. State police arrested and charged Anthony J....
Ontario Drops Most Mask Mandates; Mandates Still in Place for LTC's, Retirement Homes, MCA/AMBE Buildings
AKWESASNE – June 14, 2022. As of June 11, 2022, most of Ontario’s mask mandates have expired, with the exception of long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes. Masks are still recommended in...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Services Receives Funding to Combat Firearms Trafficking
By Kaniehtonkie. Updated. The province of Quebec announced a commitment of $6.2 million to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police (AMPS) in an asserted and...
Brazil urged to step up search for missing journalist and indigenous activist
Dom Phillips, a regular contributor to The Guardian, and Bruno Araújo Pereira, an employee with the Brazilian Indigenous Affairs agency, went missing...
Jethro Tull's Martin Barre coming to Cornwall in July
Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre arrives in Cornwall, July 7 to perform at Aultsville Theatre. He will celebrate the Aqualung 50th Anniversary Tour with original Tull band member, Clive Bunker! In 1969,...
Online Indigenous Business School Launches in Canada
VANCOUVER, BC – CNW/ - Activ8 Corporate Relations + Training is pleased to announce the launch of its Online Business School and the first course, Indigenous Entrepreneurship 101 for Indigenous...
Niawenko:wa - Thank You!
The Native North American Travelling College would like to say Niawen:kowa to our community members, neighboring friends and family for all of the amazing support in making this year’s 2022...
33 Indigenous Rights Defenders Murdered in Latin America
On a daily basis, Indigenous communities live in relationship with and protect Mother Earth. Too often, this work is required to take the form of defending lands, territories, and communities against...
When the Serpents Devour Themselves
By Doug George-Kanentiio Six years ago, I wrote a column in response to the plans by an oil pipeline company to build across the sacred territory of the Lakota people at Standing Rock. I cited a...
An Historic Day in Stockholm Sweden for the Yaqui Nation
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – A signing ceremony was held in the afternoon of June 3rd, 2022, at the residence of Mexican Ambassador to Sweden Francisco del Rio Lopez formally authorizing the transfer of the...
THE COVENANT CHAIN
On behalf of the British Crown, Sir William Johnson described and renewed the Covenant Chain in council with the Haudenosaunee on several separate occasions. On April 25, 1748, he spoke to the...
Otsi'nonwa'shòn:'a Karihwanóntha tánon Tekarihwa'serákwen
1. Íhsehre kénh sénha é:so katsi'nonwanákeren ón:wa iohserá:te tsi ní:ioht ne tóhkara niiohserá:ke tsi náhe? Do you think there are more...
NYS Division of Consumer Protection Offers Tips to New Yorkers to Save Money at the Gas Pump
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) recommends useful tips to help New Yorkers save money every time they fill up. As gas prices continue to hit record highs, 16 cents per...
St. Lawrence County Public Health Tips for Lead-Safe Gardening
Did you know that lead is found naturally in soil? Lead can also build up in the ground where older homes have chipped and peeling paint. This is a large problem in St. Lawrence County where the...
Yakama Nation Responds to Murray - Inslee Draft Salmon Report
YAKAMA RESERVATION – The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (“Yakama Nation”) recognize Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) for their release of a draft...
RRCA Hosting Open House at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) and its community partners are inviting the public to join them on Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to...
Reverend Bishop Noel Simard, Diocese of Valleyfield Pastoral Visit St. Regis Church
Congratulations to our 2022 Confirmation candidates who were confirmed by His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Noel Simard of the Diocese of Valleyfiel...
Wolfclans Women's Softball Team
Back row L-R; Char LaFrance, the late Melissa Papineau, Arlene Thomas, Reen Cook, Cheryl Jacobs & Nicky King Middle row L-R: Coleen Thomas,...
Masking Requirements Will Remain in Place at CCH
Last week, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that provincial masking requirements in hospitals and other indoor settings expired as of June 11. However, provincial guidance...
Police Blotter
FAIL TO ATTEND COURT, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Brett Benedict, 33, of St. Regis, QC was arrested on June 8th, 2022 and charged with failing to attend court, as well as breach of probation for...