Articles from the August 13, 2020 edition
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Salmon River Central School Shares Re-Opening Plans
By Mahlon Smoke With summer ending and the pandemic still ongoing, one topic has permeated the discussion: are schools going to reopen? Since March, schools all over the country shut down with many...
Thank you from Iakhihsohtha
These are some of the students from MCAs Kaienthohsera - Garden Initiative. The food and spices came from the gardens that they grew and harvested...
Ontario Man Charged with Bulk Cash Smuggling
PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Jade Martin, age 25, of Cornwall Island, Ontario, Canada, made his initial appearance today in federal court in Plattsburgh, on charges that he knowingly concealed $256,910 i...
Organizer: 'Back the Blue' parade not intended as Black Lives Matter counterprotest
By Andy Gardner POTSDAM. An organizer of a Back the Blue parade planned for Saturday, Aug. 15 says it is to show appreciation for first responders and isn’t intended as a counter-protest to the l...
Tribal Transfer Station Receives New Refuse Truck
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Environment Division announced the purchase of a new refuse truck for the Transfer Station. The truck was...
SUSPICIOUS MALE ARRESTED IN TSI SNAIHNE IDENTIFIED
On July 31st, 2020, at approximately 12:40 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious male in the wooded area off Wade Lafrance Memorial Road (Dump Rd), in Tsi...
GARY R. DONALDSON
Gary R. "Digger" Donaldson, 75, a longtime resident of McKinley Ave, Massena, New York, peacefully passed away Saturday evening at his home. Gary was... Full story
Canada Wide COVID-19 Update
Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported by Government of Canada on August 12, 2020 at 11:20 a.m. ET: Quebec – 6 Cases Ontario – 0 Cases Saskatchewan – 2 Case...
St. Lawrence Centre Mall reopens after meeting state requirements
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. The St. Lawrence Centre mall has met the state’s requirements for reopening and is now open again. Mall Manager Erica Leonard said the stores open now are Shoe Department, M...
Gifts to The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and to The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service
I know first-hand how stressful, unforgiving and what a heavy burden it is to be a law enforcement family in our community. After 25 years of being a...
CLARKSON'S SHIPLEY CENTER TO CO-HOST FREE ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOPS
The North Country Innovation Hotspot Program at Clarkson’s Shipley Center and Point Positive, an angel investor group founded in Saranac Lake, are joining forces to offer a series of free online w...
Roswell Park's Dr. Rodney Haring Joins National COVID-19 Native Expert Panel
BUFFALO, N.Y. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, Director of the Center for Indigenous Cancer Research, has been...
4-H CAMP OVERLOOK TRANSITIONS PROGRAM TO FAMILY CAMPS FOR 2020
Submitted by Casey Sukeforth & Erica Kelso Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin & St. Lawrence Counties In a normal summer, 4-H Camp Overlook in...
"Back to School"
By Kaniehtonkie Schools across New York and Ontario will reopen for in-person instruction this fall. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced their respective schools will reopen during the coronavirus...
SOCIAL SINGING AND DANCING-PART 2
OHKI:WE – WATER DRUM The Ohki:we (Ohki:we is a ceremony for the spirits of the dead) water drum is usually larger than the regular social dance water drum. The Ohki:we water drum is used only for t...
Tekhenonhwará:tons Ne Akhwá:tsire
1. Shé:kon Istá:! - Hello Auntie or Mom! 2. Shé:kon kiákio! - Hello brother-in-law 3. Shé:kon konièn:’a! - Hello child! 4. Shé:kon kiá:se! - Hello c...
The Environment Program has an ultimate goal to keep the waters safe for all Akwesasronon
By Noelle Oakes Water is a pathway of life and is the lifeblood of our planet and this element has been held in honor for generations of...
St. Lawrence County COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, August 12, 2020: No new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department today. Bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to-date to 261 (two...
Franklin County COVID-19 Daily Statistics
Daily Statistics – Wednesday, August 12, 2020 0 Current Active Covid-19 (no new positive tests) 50 Tested Positive Test Results 13,977 PCR (diagnostic) Negatives 3,355 Antibody Negatives 103 Probable...
Navajo Nation moves forward with hogan-style housing manufacturing facility
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer recently visited a newly-established housing manufacturing facility where the first Navajo hogan-style home is being constructed to...
KILL THE BUG ZAPPERS
Submitted by Paul Hetzler To paraphrase Marvin the Martian, a cartoon character whose attempts to conquer Earth were always foiled by Bugs Bunny, “Zap first and ask questions later.” The little alien...
KindMind
Mother. Earth. Child. Matters Rooted relations tended with love light & goodness Generosity of the generations spawned beneath sun & moon Smiles healed their sadness Ancestors answered in a soothing...
CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND RED ONION SALAD
Submitted By Dan Sweet During the summertime, I always try to use the kitchen appliances as little as possible. During a hot summer day, starting up the oven or stove creates way too much heat in the...
Kenny Perkins, Henes Porter, Mike McDonald, Brad Bonaparte & Kariwate Mitchell
L-R: Kenny Perkins, Henes Porter, Mike McDonald, Brad Bonaparte & Kariwate Mitchell. Submitted by Liz Perkins Do you have any old photos that you'd...
Police Blotter
AMPS POLICE BLOTTER - AUGUST 11, 2020 • Theft of Motor Vehicle, Breach of Probation X 2, Escape Lawful Custody Cortlon J. Skidders, 22, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 10th, 2020 and charged w...
