Articles from the October 22, 2020 edition
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Smashed windows, vandalized traps and lines, scorched lobster pound; Sipekne'katik First Nation terrorized by locals
By Kaniehtonkie On Tuesday, October 13 a lobster pound in Middle West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, utilized by the Mi'kmaq fishermen was swarmed, vandalized...
SRMTP Chief: Cameras are to 'enhance investigations,' not hand out minor citations or spy on public
By Andy Gardner AKWESASNE. The tribal police chief says a project to place 14 cameras on public roads around the southern side of the territory says it is to “enhance criminal investigations” and aid...
Tribe's EOC Issues Second COVID-19 Potential Exposure Notice
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is providing notification of a potential low-risk exposure from an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, O...
National Geographic writer and photographer visit Akwesasne
Two of National Geographic's staff were in Akwesasne for two days trying to capture a capsule of Rotinnonshonni agricultural society in photographs...
TABLE GAMES TO REOPEN AT AKWESASNE MOHAWK CASINO RESORT OCTOBER 21, 2020
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort plans to reopen table games for guests on Wednesday, October 21, at 9am. Available games will include Mississippi Stud, Craps, Blackjack, Single Deck Blackjack,...
DONALD A. SHARROW
Donald A. Sharrow, 68, a resident of Sweet Grass Manor, unexpectedly passed away on October 9, 2020 in his home. Donnie was born in Syracuse on... Full story
Six Nations Elected Council Pass Motions to Increase COVID-19 Safety Measures in Second Wave Fight
Six Nations. In an effort to curb the growing number of COVID cases in Six Nations, Six Nation of the Grand River (SNGR) elected chief Mark Hill said in a radio address in Six Nation radio CKRZ,...
Six Nations offers support to Mi'kmaq lobster fishers
At least 25 vehicles took part in a rolling blockade along Highway 403 on Tuesday, October 20, most of whom were from Six Nations. They later arrived...
Peter Garrow sent in the newest sculpture by Ben Benedict
Newest Addition to the talented Ben Benedict's sculpture collection....
WINCH BOAT RACING AT CORNWALL
During a post-COVID era, winch boat racing could occur on the St. Lawrence River between Cornwall Island and City of Cornwall, upstream of Cornwall Marina 2000. A winch fitted to the boat is connected...
INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be accepting sealed bids for the following item located at Kanatakon School: 8ftx10ftx6.5ft tall plastic shed with wooden base, some damage, as is. Successfu...
Anishinabek Nation Offers Support to Mi'kmaw Lobster Dispute
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare on behalf of the Anishinabek Nation offers support of solidarity to the Mi’kmaq lobster fishers and their families affected by the escalating and e...
Massena superintendent updates Board of Education on new COVID protocol, free meals, sports
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Superintendent Pat Brady updated the Board of Education on new pandemic precautions during their October meeting, and told them student meals are free for the rest of the...
Salmon River boys and girls return to the field, play close games against Blue Devils, Panthers, Golden Bears
By Andy Gardner The Salmon River Shamrocks have returned to the field for boys and girls soccer, with the squadrons playing early games of an abbreviated 2020 schedule against Ogdensburg, Brushton-Moi...
Chief Sack Invited to Appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
Sipekne’katik, FN – Chief Mike Sack has been invited to appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans later today in view of its study of the Implementation of Mi...
Trump Administration Invests $3 Million to Preserve Native American Languages
WASHINGTON – Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney announced today that the U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) has approved $3...
"THE BIRTH OF FRONTIER DEMOCRACY FROM AN EAGLE'S EYE VIEW: THE GREAT LAW OF PEACE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
Continued from last week Over 200 years ago an Onondaga Chief advised Benjamin Franklin and other colonial representatives saying, “Our wise forefather established Union and Amity…this made us for...
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WORKING THE BUGS OUT OF FIREWOOD
Submitted by Paul Hetzler With cold weather approaching, those of us who heat with wood look forward to the cozy warmth that only a wood fire can provide. Especially if it’s a fireplace, or a stove h...
First Nation and Canada Wide COVID-19 Update
Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to FNIHB on October 16, 2020 at 2:55 p.m. ET for the week of October 11 to October 17, 2020. Quebec – 0 Cases O...
Franklin County Covid-19 Update
Franklin County Dept of Health reminds residents of the North County to follow CDC recommendation and guidance: Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19 Wear the mask over...
St. Lawrence County COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, October 21, 2020: No new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department today, therefore the total number of confirmed positive cases to-date is 365...
St. Lawrence County Releases Notice of Potential Exposure
Notice of Potential COVID-19 Exposure Where: Holy Name of Jesus Church, 337 Trippany Rd. Massena, NY 13662 Date: Monday, October 12th Time: 10am – 11:30am Individuals who attended funeral services a...
Onondaga Nation School to remain remote learning through January 2021
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and Faithkeepers met with LaFayette School District Superintendent Jeremy Bellfield about the status of the...
