Articles from the July 9, 2020 edition
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EOHU Directive for Mandatory Masking in Indoor Public Spaces – Effective, July 7, 2020
Based on the precautionary principle, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is making the use of face coverings by members of the public mandatory in indoor (ENCLOSED) public spaces accessed by the...
RRCA ANNOUNCES 48TH ANNUAL RAISIN RIVER CANOE RACE – VIRTUAL EDITION!
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is pleased to announce the 48th Annual Raisin River Canoe Race is back on! Paddlers can earn their...
MCA EXTENDS RE-OPENING DATE TO JULY 20, 2020
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is delaying its reopening of services and buildings to the public to July 20, 2020. The date for re-opening was originally set for July 6, 2020; however, programs and...
Sergeant Tommy Prince, Ojibway War Hero may be new face of Canada's $5 Bill
Sgt. Tommy Prince's life exemplifies both incredible bravery and the persistent racism faced by Indigenous people. Canada's most decorated Indigenous...
LOUIS A. JACOBS "LUIGI"
Louis Angus "Luigi" Jacobs, 62, a resident of Wade LaFrance Memorial Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away July 1, 2020 at Cornwall Community Hospital after... Full story
VERONICA A. SMOKE
Veronica A. Smoke, 62, of 229 Snye School Road, passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2020 at Cornwall Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness.... Full story
From the Family of Kenneth Arquette
The family of Kenny would like thank friends, family and the community for all of the sympathy, donations and outpouring support shown to us. To Redrum MC, thank you for the brotherhood you showed...
In Loving Memory of Doris C. Hill
Five years ago today The lord did what He knows best He whispered these words, which said "It's time to come home and rest" "How did I bear the...
Akwesasne Burn Ban Remains in Effect
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is reminding individuals that a burn ban remains in effect during the State of Emergency. A reminder is being issued due to the...
SENIOR CLUB OUTDOOR BINGO! (WEATHER PERMITTING)
Starting July 13, Monday Bingo will resume at the OFA. Due to COVID –19, Bingo will be outside in the parking lot. Anything is better than nothing, am I right? We will have 20 parking spots...
FREE CRAFT KITS AVAILABLE AT THE SAINT REGIS MOHAWK OFFICE FOR THE AGING!
Here is a list of the crafts that we will have available in the near future. If you would like to receive a kit, please call Joy at 518-358-2963 ext. 3310 and we will get a kit to you as soon as we...
After years of demands, sport teams are finally listening
On Friday, July 3rd the Washington Redskins team issued a press release via Twitter declaring a “thorough review of the team’s name,” which “formalizes the initial discussions the team has...
North Country CC to host webinars on financial literacy, workplace skills
Get advice on how to handle your finances, negotiate your salary and benefits, improve your credit and manage the virtual world of working from home with a series of free online webinars during the...
DEC Reopens Lake Colden Area Campsites and Lean-tos After Temporary Closure
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that it is immediately reopening campsites and lean-tos in the Lake Colden area in the Adirondack High Peaks, Essex...
New Arrival
Name: Raven Laffin Born: Pi Day - 3.14.20 Parents: Tyler Laffin and Kanonionni Summer Chapman Maternal Grandparents: Scott Chapman and Ellyn...
FIRE SAFETY & AWARENESS SESSION
The Akwesasne Zero 2 Six Program is excited to host an online fire safety and awareness workshop with Norman Peters! Norman is a firefighter with the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department...
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9 AT CCVS NEED TO COMPLETE A REGISTRATION PACKET
Registration packets need to be filled out by students that plan on entering Grade 9 at CCVS. Students who have completed grade 8 at AMS or Akwesasne Freedom School need to complete a registration...
Chief Thunderwater
Source: By the Cleveland Historical Team Submitted by Doug George Oghema Niagara of the band Pishqua, tribe Osauckee of the Algonquin nation, was...
Wahoniarésha'ne Ne A'nó:wara Tánon Wa'kató:ken'ne Tsi Kanontarákon Ne A'nó:wara – Part 1
1. É:so iohsherá:ke tsi náhe - Many years ago 2. Tsi teionontó:ken iá:ken kowá:nen tkahrháhere - Between the mountain they say there was a big...
Fossil Fuel Pipelines, Confederate Statutes, Mount Rushmore and Military Spending
By Kaniehtonkie Over the July 4th weekend, protesters pulled down yet another statue of Christopher Columbus, this time in Baltimore, MD. A video was posted on Twitter showing a group using ropes to...
Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline to Shut Down Pending Full Environmental Review
Reprinted with permission from Ecowatch A federal judge ruled Monday that the controversial Dakota Access pipeline must be shut down and drained of oil until a full environmental review of the...
Controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline project cancelled by Duke Energy, Dominion Energy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Duke Energy and Dominion Energy announced the cancellation of the controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) citing “ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty.” In a joint...
New board member sworn into AHAB
Kerry Jacobs becomes newest member of Akwesasne Housing Authority Board (AHAB). Kerry Jacobs being sworn onto the Akwesasne Housing Authority Board...