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Seven Leaf made their public debut in local, regional and national news last week as an applicant for medical cannabis production and later, distribution. They are standing in line at 38 to be federally licensed by Health Canada. Closing in on meeting Phase One of their plans, Seven Leaf plan to grow the highly regulated and controlled medical cannabis by 2018. Working on this since 2013, Lewis Mitchell, President; Michael 'Gus' Pyke, Assistant Director of Quality Assurance & PRIC and Lorraine...
Submitted by Jessica Jock, SRMT Environment Division On Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 1,000 lake sturgeon fingerlings were released to the Salmon River as part of the continuing state-wide stocking program to recover this threatened listed species in New York. Conservation and education efforts were conducted by NYS Dept. of Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS), and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) Environment Division staff with the help of Salmon River Central School students...
CORNWALL, ON - The removal of the Hogansburg Dam in the fall of September 2016 was a triumph of spirit, ingenuity, and collaboration, restoring a natural water course that had been impacted by decades of industrial control. On Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Science and Nature on Tap is pleased to welcome to Cornwall, Tony David, Water Resources Manager for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe who spearheaded the successful efforts to remove the 330-foot-long Hogansburg Dam. The St. Regis River project is the first removal of an operating...
(October 23, 2017) AKWESASNE – The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation caused a heat wave last week by raising the donation thermometer at the Akwesasne Homemakers by $40,000. The Akwesasne Homemakers is a volunteer group that exists to help the community during a time of need and to provide assistance. The group was started in the 1940's and has continually evolved and grown. With an increase in the usage of their beautiful facility it was identified that to ensure the safety and health of t...
Throughout this past week, October 16th to 20th, the Aboriginal Midwife Program held a one-week Doula training. The intensive training began Monday October 16th and continued until Friday October 20th. The individuals, who completed the 5-day training, can go further with their training to become a certified doula. After the one week training, it is up to the participants to attend 3 births, read a book pertaining to doulas and write an essay to be submitted. Jasmine Benedict, who has been a...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Celia Caroline Cook-Conlin, 96, a resident of Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility, passed away Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017 at the facility. Celia was born at the family home on August 7, 1921, the daughter of the late Angus and Maryann (McDonald) Cook. She educated locally and graduated from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. On June 14, 1943, she entered the US Navy WAVES, proudly serving her country during World War II. She was honorably d... Full story
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Isabel Rourke, 83, of 3 Rourke Road, peacefully reunited with her husband in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 22, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side supporting her. Isabel was born November 9, 1933 in St. Regis, Quebec the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Casey Sawatis and attended schools in St. Regis. She married Joseph Rourke on May 16, 1953 at St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her on October 13, 2008. Isabel was a loving wife, m... Full story
The community notes the passing of Ronald “Heyenehs” Styres, March 16, 1933 – September 24, 2017. He was from Ohsweken, Ontario, a member of the Cayuga tribe, Wolf Clam of the Six Nations Territory. Ron enjoyed horticulture and landscaping, often spending seasons in Kanastsiohareke, working beside his mentor and dear friend Tom Porter.... Full story
Eric, Ginger and family would like to say a big Niawenkowa especially to Roy & Joellene and family, the Snye Rec., Jonathan Lazore, and the Seymour girls for the delicious cornbread. Also thank you to everyone that donated and helped out in any way. Thank you again...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that Hydro Quebec has scheduled a limited power outage for parts of Kana:takon & Tsi Snaihne this Friday, October 27, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The outage is due to light pole replacements. The following streets and buildings of Kana:takon are affected: Kana:takon School (PD Day) Admin I Admin III (Information Services) Angus Mitchell Memorial Building (Justice Dept) Angus Thomas Memorial Blvd to Second Street including #4 Kateri Tekakwitha Street Akwesasne Street including #48...
The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers now have the 2018 Food/Holiday Basket Applications available at the following locations: • Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation, 188 McGee Rd, Akwesasne • Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Child and Family Service Office • Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Building Reception The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers are working to secure dates and locations for application sign ups, as we have done in the past. This information will be available soon. The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers gives a huge Niawen ko:wa to all who purchased the $20,0...
(October 19, 2017) At the kick-off event at imagineNATIVE’s annual Industry Series, the Festival announced the launch of the imagineNATIVE Institute, a new organizational department for a year-round professional development hub in their new spaces The Commons. imagineNATIVE welcomed Industry, filmmakers and media artists to their newly renovated offices and public activation spaces The Commons at the historic 401 Richmond Building to reveal this exciting announcement. imagineNATIVE’s Industry Director, Daniel Northway-Frank, detailed the ima...
As of October 25, 2017, the academic staff at Ontario colleges is still on strike. Each college is unique and students affected are contacted daily with an update with information about their classes, programs, graduation and fees. The labor dispute began on Monday, October 16, 2017 and involves more than 12,000 professors, instructors, counselors, and librarians after the two sides failed to reach a new contract agreement. Some 500,000 students have been awaiting a return to school since the strike began. The union representing the striking...
Do you have an interest in participating in the Deer Herd Reduction on Hill Island this year? The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Conservation Program will be having an information meeting for interested hunters on Monday, October 30th from 6:00-7:00pm at Iohahi:io. Participation is a must, if you or your hunting partner do not attend the meeting, you will not get a spot in the Deer Herd Reduction. For any questions, contact Conservation Officer Taylor Mitchell at 613-575-2250 ext. 2412 or by email at [email protected]...
The Salmon River Modified Volleyball team finished their season undefeated with a 14-0 record. Back L-R: Kobryn Burns, Kayla Cunningham, Kendra Tarbell, Coach Whitney Brockway, Halle Lazore, Tanyr Laffin and Savannah Swamp. Front L-R: Ryanna Bero, Lila Mitchell, Teya Mitchell and Ava Bero. Photo submitted by Whitney Brockway....
The New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lectureship Series at Clarkson University is proud to announce that Princeton University Professor H. Vincent Poor will speak on “Smart Grid: Energy Meets Information,” on Tuesday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m. in Clarkson’s Snell 213 (#20 on the map at http://internal.clarkson.edu/about/clarkson_map.pdf). A reception will precede the lecture at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Read more about the New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lectureship Series at http://...
Fri. Oct. 27th No Provider Mon. Oct. 30th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. Tues. Oct. 31st Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. Please note: Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to clinic start time. We now offer same day appointments, please call for more information. Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now offering an evening Women’s Care Clinic every third Wednesday of the month. For an appointment call 613...
AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE Fri. Oct. 27th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-booked follow-ups Dr. Saylor 9:00-12:00-Minor Emergency Clinic 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. Oct. 30th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Tues. Oct. 31st Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Please note: Dr. Forson’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit; Dr. Horn’s walk-in clinic has a 20 patient limit and Dr. Saylor’s walk-in clinic has a 12 patient limit. Sign in begins at 8:30am...
(Fort Covington, NY)—Salmon River Central School District invites parents, families, and community partners to join the Superintendent and other staff for a series of discussions on topics pertinent to the district. One of the superintendent’s goals for the 2017-18 school year is to strengthen the partnership between the school, families, and community partners, and enhance the communication stream to each of these groups. “In an effort to engage families and community partners and increase transparency, we have developed a series of meeti...
Massena 11/10/2017: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Cellular Sales-Verizon Wireless, 1 1/2 Malby Avenue 11/15/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., St Lawrence Centre, 6100 State Route 37 Potsdam 11/3/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Clarkson University ERC, 8 Clarkson Avenue 11/14/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 21 Castle Drive How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood...
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LAKE OF BETRAYAL looks at the Seneca Nation’s fight to protect its sovereignty against a backdrop of a federal Indian Termination policy, pork-barrel politics and undisclosed plans for private hydro-power generation. The documentary takes a long view of the imposed changes on the Seneca’s way of life that have led to major economic benefits and irreplaceable cultural losses (Distributed by NETA). Lake of Betrayal Producers: Paul D. Lamont and Scott Sackett THE MAYORS OF SHIPROCK follows a group of young Navajo leaders in Shiprock, New Mex...
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The Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers came together to set the date for Ka’khowanen starting on Friday, October 27 and ending on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Friday, October 27, the first day, the three feather dances is done. The first dance will start at 6:30am for the Kaieri Niioriwake. They will go around once before the people join in the dance. Then we will take a break and come back at 9:00am. The ceremony will continue with the second feather dance for the people and the last dance is for Shonkwaiatison (Our Creator). Saturday, O...
Submitted By John Kahionhes Fadden A Mohawk family lived on an island in the St. Lawrence River. The daughter's beauty captured the heart of one of the Thunders who live among the clouds. During a rain storm the daughter lingered in the cornfield and was swept into the clouds by her admirer. They became man and wife. Despite her deepening love for the SkyMan, she became lonesome for the Earth, and she returned to her parents' home. In time she gave birth to a son, but as a boy he grieved his...
