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Articles from the June 22, 2023 edition


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  • Two Quebec Men Sentenced – $1.2M in Fines Issued For 'Contraband' Cigarettes

    Jun 22, 2023

    Two Quebecers are facing prison time, and a total of nine people from Quebec, Ontario and Kahnawake were fined over $1.2 million for contraband tobacco smuggling offences, Revenu Quebec reports. A news release from the provincial revenue agency says that the nine individuals were accused of selling, delivering or possessing what Quebec considers contraband tobacco intended for resale in packaging, “which was not identified in accordance with the Tobacco Tax Act.” Victoris Gignac, 75, of Farnham, Que. was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fin...

  • Salmon River Announces Graduating Class of 2023

    Jun 22, 2023

    FORT COVINGTON – The Salmon River Central School District is proud to announce the Class of 2023. VALEDICTORIAN – Luke Miller has earned the title of valedictorian for the Salmon River Senior Class of 2023. He is expected to finish his high school career with a weighted GPA of 104.804. Luke will be awarded an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honor, a Mastery in Math and a Mastery in Science. Luke is the son of Melissa and Shawn Miller, and the brother of Johnny Miller. Luke will be attending Cla...

  • Supreme Court Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act

    Jun 22, 2023

    By Isaac White. The United States Supreme Court has affirmed that Native American children can maintain their safeguard under federal law against removal from their tribal societies for fostering or adoption. This comes in response to a claim from a Caucasian couple alleging that this provision represented racial discrimination. The ICWA’s constitutionality was questioned by Chad and Jennifer Brackeen, a Caucasian couple from Texas, who had aspired to adopt a Navajo child against the Navajo Nation’s wishes. The couple approached the court wit...

  • FEH BOCES Celebrates Success of 164 seniors

    Jun 22, 2023

    MALONE – Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES celebrated 164 high school seniors who successfully completed programs based at North Franklin Educational Center. FEH BOCES held two ceremonies Monday at North Franklin Educational Center, the school the BOCES runs in Malone, as well as ceremonies on Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Elementary School, the Franklin County Courthouse, and Salmon River Central School. Students celebrated the completion of one of 10 two-year Career and Technical Education programs or one of three one-year New Vision CTE programs. In...

  • ABGC Holds End Of School Year Celebration With Bash At Generations Park

    Jun 22, 2023

    By Isaac White. Generations Park was loaded with children from all over Akwesasne on Friday. The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club held an end of school year celebration for the express purpose of celebrating the children, along with the club itself. Smiling faces and laughter were seen across the kids' faces, as well as the staff of the ABGC and those volunteering their time to help pull off the massive event. Jessica Jock-Cree, head of the ABGC told Indian Time the party took a lot of planning. No...

  • Elder Abuse Walk Helps Highlight Issue For Community

    Jun 22, 2023

    By Isaac White. Elder abuse, a pervasive issue affecting all of society, was brought to the forefront by Jonilee Toulouse, a Caregiver Support Counselor affiliated with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Alongside her team, she organized a public walk at Generations Park to raise awareness about this often-overlooked issue. Toulouse emphasized that the primary goal of the day's event was to educate the community about the realities of elder abuse. When questioned if such abuse happens in Akwesasne,...

  • CATHERINE S. EDWARDS

    Jun 22, 2023

    AKWESASNE – Catherine S. Edwards, 86, of State Route 37, passed away Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023 at Massena Hospital. Catherine was born July 17, 1936 in St. Regis, Quebec the daughter of the late Joseph Peter and Ann (Lazare) Lazore. She attended schools in Snye and was a residential school survivor. She completed her education at St. Andrew's Catholic School in Ontario. In November 1956, she married Harold Wilbur Edwards at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, o...

  • RICHARD "TAIONIOKIE" POWLESS

    Jun 22, 2023

    AKWESASNE- Richard "Taioniokie" Powless, Turtle Clan, 72, of 50 Johnson Road, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Richard was born on June 5, 1951 in Syracuse, son of the late Richard Arnold and Eva (Jacobs) Powless. He attended school on the reservation and studied at college. He was a tool and die maker, and drove for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne until his retirement. He had also worked at...

  • Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services to Conduct Akwesasne Labour Market Information Study

    Jun 22, 2023

    Onerahtohkó:wa/May 31, 2023 Akwesasne ~ Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services (ACESS) has contracted with Venture Associates, a local business and community development company, to conduct the updated 2023 version of the Akwesasne Labour Market Information Study (ALMIS). The primary purpose of the study is to gather accurate labour market information directly from individual community members and employers to support ACESS and other organizations in development of relevant programs and services. The overall goal is to consistently...

  • ADVERTISEMENT and INVITATION FOR BIDS

    Jun 22, 2023

    To remove the existing 20kW generator and replace it with a 100kW generator. The project site is a within 4.5-acre parcel located within the existing Sunrise Acres campus, at 378 State Route 37, Hogansburg, New York 13655. Bids signed and under seal, executed, and dated will be received at the office of the Akwesasne Housing Authority at 378 State Route 37, Suite A, Hogansburg, NY 13655 before 2:00 p.m. local standard time on the 28th day of June, 2023, at which time and place all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Sealed Bids will...

  • Akwesasne Thunder End Regular Lax Season

    Jun 22, 2023

    On Friday, June 16 Akwesasne Thunder ended an exciting home game against Kahnawake – going into over time. Thunder excelled and won with 14 goals over Kahnawake 10. Offensive player of the game was #11 Zack Gignac with 3 goals and one assist. Defensive player of the game was #93 Kahionhatakie Cook. Thunder. Final Akwesasne Thunder 14 – Kahnawake Hunters 10 in OT. On Saturday, June 17, Akwesasne Thunder 14 played an away game against Kahnawake with Thunder coming out on top again. Offensive pla...

  • Tota News

    Jun 22, 2023

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club dues for 2023 You can mail your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: June 22nd- Phyllis Point June 24th- “Jake” Ernest Adams June 25th-Theresa Martin June 26th- M. Charlie Jackson June 27th- Geralsd Jacobs June 28th- Victoria Conne...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Jun 22, 2023

    ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Tracey Thompson One-Month Memorial Anniversary by Debra Caldwell FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Betty Kelly by the Kateri Circle SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2023 11:00 AM CONFIRMATION 2023 SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for Patrick and Ann Mitchell and their children Ronnie, Sandra and Donna by Esther and Joe Jock SUNDAY JUNE 25, 2023 10:00 AM FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Offer...

  • Ken'Niiohontesha (Strawberry) Ceremony

    Jun 22, 2023

    The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and Faithkeepers announce Strawberry Ceremony to be held Sunday, June 25, 2023. We will open at 8:30am, then put the wampum in the center of the floor for the people to make amends to Shonkwaiatison (Our Creator). After the wampum is retrieved from the center, we will do the 1st O’stoserakowa(Feather Dance). Strawberry drink will be passed around to the people to give thanks for Shonkwaiatison for bringing the strawberries back to us for another cycle of ceremonies. Next, we will do the O...

  • FORE THE ARTS

    Jun 22, 2023

    Malone Golf Club to Support Foothills Art Society June 28, 2023 – 12:30 Shot Gun Start Team of 4 includes; Dinner at 6, need to reserve by Thursday June 22 Golf Cart 18 Holes of golf Mulligans and fun activities Insulated lunch pack with water and snacks Prizes, live and silent auctions $60.00 per person members $95.00 per person non-members Register at the Malone Gulf Club 26 Golf Club Course Rd. Malone, NY 12953 518 483 2926 or 877 483 3633...

  • REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: AMPS STRATEGIC PLAN

    Jun 22, 2023

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Public Safety invites proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS). The purpose of this strategic plan is to outline the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of AMPS, and provide a roadmap for its operations and initiatives over the next five (5) years. Deadline to submit: July 14, 2023 at 12 p.m. Proposals can be delivered in-person at the AMPS Station in Kana:takon or via email to l...

  • MCA HOSTING APPLICATION INTAKE SESSIONS FOR MRZ STATUS CARDS

    Jun 22, 2023

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the community to either of two application intake sessions for Canada’s new Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) Secure Certificate of Indian Status cards. The MRZ cards help to simplify the border crossing process for First Nations individuals. As a secure and scannable document, it can be used at ports of entry (POE) between Canada and the United States, speeding up wait times and processing times. The application intake sessions will be held on: Tuesday, June 27 Iohahi:io 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wed...

  • Legal Notice

    Jun 22, 2023

    A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of Walter A. Benedict, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Aimee Benedict in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Walter A. Benedict’s will or the appointment of Aimee Benedict as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by July 13, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any c...

  • Akwesasne Travel & Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Collaborate with St. Lawrence County Public Transit Task Force

    Jun 22, 2023

    AKWESASNE – Akwesasne Travel and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort have partnered together with the St. Lawrence County Public Transit to launch a weekend pilot transit program. The Free-Fare service will begin Sunday, July 2nd in conjunction with the Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show and will reoccur each Saturday in July. The primary goal is to connect visitors to events such as the Akwesasne Farmers Market happening in and around Akwesasne. The route will provide service to Mohawk River and Iroquois Village Apartments, new stops in A...

  • White House Environmental Justice Advisory Urges EPA to Move Swiftly to Significantly Strengthen Air Quality Standards

    Jun 22, 2023

    By Zahra Ahmad. Earthjustice The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council sent a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen the national ambient air quality standards for particulate matter and ozone to the most protective level EPA’s outside scientific advisors recommended. When implemented, these improved air quality regulations would prevent thousands of deaths, especially benefiting overburdened communities. In the letter, the advisory council asked EPA to listen to the science and lower the allowable l...

  • Classified

    Jun 22, 2023

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  • Baffling Beavers to Balance Nature and Recreation at RRCA Conservation Areas

    Jun 22, 2023

    In a bid to build and show successful co-existence between beavers and humans, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) will be installing multiple beaver baffles at its Conservation Areas this fall thanks to an $8,000 grant by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. "At several sites, beavers regularly construct dams which raise water levels upstream," says Brendan Jacobs, RRCA Stewardship Specialist. "While beaver dams are part of the area's ecosystems and help create and...

  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Jun 22, 2023

    Salary: CL7 $47,967.16 - $49,885.85 Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the School Principal, the incumbent is the receptionist for the school, and provides secretarial and clerical services to the school administration. Qualifications: • Two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a related field; with • Two (2) years’ experience in a fast paced environment dealing directly with people. Key Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of: integrity, equity and accountability with a focus on: • Teamwor...

  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Jun 22, 2023

    Salary: CL7 $47,967.16 - $49,885.85 Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Mohawk Language & Culture, the incumbent is the receptionist for the school, and provides secretarial and clerical services to the school administration. Qualifications: • Two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a related field; with • Two (2) years’ experience in a fast paced environment dealing directly with people; • Ability to participate in basic Kanien’keha conversation is an asset. Key Competencies: The successful candidate...

  • CAA Management is currently looking for reliable, hard-working talent for the following positions...

    Jun 22, 2023

    For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x140 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at caamgmt.com/find-a-job/...

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