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News Archives: 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 Posted: May 15, 2012TWICs Required for Employment in High Security Locations
Individuals who are looking for work at U.S. ports of entries are required to have TWIC (Transportation Workers’ Identification Credential) card in order to work at a high-security location. This may apply to ironworkers,...
Posted: May 15, 2012
Election to Take Place on June 2, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board announces the roster of official candidates for the upcoming tribal election.
- Tribal Clerk: Corleen Jackson-Jacco, Clarissa Terrance-Chatland and Cecil Garrow.
- Tribal Sub-Chief: Stacy Skidders,...
Posted: May 11, 2012
Election to Take Place on June 2, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board announces the roster of unofficial candidates for the upcoming tribal election.
For Tribal Clerk: Corleen Jackson-Jacco, Clarissa Terrance-Chatland, Cecil Garrow.
For Tribal Sub-Chief: Stacy Skidders,...
Posted: May 11, 2012
will be accepted by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), 412State Route 37, Akwesasne, New York 13655 for SRMT 12-92, Construction of the Outside Plant for the Fiber Optic Broadband Network on the Saint Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation, Akwesasne, New York. Details and bid instructions can be...
Posted: May 10, 2012
Will Attend Niagara University
Ron LaFrance III received the gold medal for the Pharmacology Knowledge Test on April 27, 2012. This award is presented by the organization, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), a national organization. HOSA was founded in 1976 and is a student...
Posted: May 05, 2012
Unofficial List of Candidates
Tribal Clerk:
- Cecil Garrow, nominated by Renee Hart and seconded by Gary Cole
- Clarissa Terrance-Chatland, nominated by Bobbi Jo Cook and seconded by Sharon Thompson
- Corleen Jacco, nominated by Shaylan Jacco and seconded by Linda Jackson
Posted: May 02, 2012
The Akwesasne Attack Legends of Lacrosse Memorial Tournament, dedicated to Travis Solomon and Randall "Man" Jacobs, will be held at Salmon River on Sunday May 6th, starting at 10:00 a.m. Twenty three (23) boys teams total will be participating. There will also be exhibits, vendors and...
Posted: April 27, 2012
Three Positions Open for Nomination
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will hold its annual caucus on Saturday May 5, 2012. Three positions will be open: one for Tribal Chief, one for Tribal Sub-Chief and one for Tribal Clerk. As a reminder, nominators must be an eligible voters and an eligible...
Posted: April 25, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced today that they will be accepting bids for the ice cream stand and all associated equipment located in the front parking lot of the First Americans IGA store. The deadline for bid submission will be on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 12:00 p.m....
Posted: April 25, 2012
Peter Garrow Recognized for Educational Achievements
On Tuesday April 17, 2012, Canadian Senator Pierre Debané presented Peter Garrow with the Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of Garrow’s achievements in Native Education. The citation read, “By Command of Her Majesty the Queen, the...
Posted: April 19, 2012
Community members will have a chance to speak with officials from the U.S. Border Patrol services and U.S. Customs at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The meeting will be held at the Senior’s Center in Akwesasne from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served...
Posted: April 19, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will hold a community meeting Monday April 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is to discuss walk-in voting.
Any individual who is unsure of their voting status can contact the Tribal Clerk’s Office at 358-2272 extension 191 or 271. Also, any...
Posted: April 19, 2012
Veteran Affairs Coordinator Jeff C. Whelan is trying to find out how accurate his list is of Mohawk Code talkers. “I’ve been working on this list for a while and I’m now at the point where I need some input from the community,” said Whelan. He is looking for verification, either documents...
Posted: April 12, 2012
Construction of a temporary boat launch will be a one-day project scheduled for Friday, April 13, 2012. The project will re-establish an existing access point along Church Street in Akwesasne to accommodate boat access to the reservoir for Thew Associates. Thew will perform a Sediment...
Posted: April 10, 2012
Catholic Pope to Canonize Kateri Tekakwitha
On Tuesday April 10, 2012, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council presented the Tekakwitha Conference committee with a check for $25,000 to support the 73rd Annual Tekakwitha Conference. This year’s conference will be held in Albany, New York July...
Posted: April 05, 2012
Fees Support Programs and Services
The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in Akwesasne with over 300 businesses in the territory. Not only do these businesses provide jobs and support the local and regional economies, they provide financial support to community members through alcohol,...
Posted: April 05, 2012
Service to Begin on April 2, 2012
Akwesasne Territory -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s, Solid Waste Management Program is pleased to announce that it is now an electronic waste (E-waste) collection center. The Solid Waste Program is utilizing Sunnking, Inc. of Brockport, NY as it E-waste...
Posted: April 04, 2012
All of the offices and programs of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will be open for regular hours on “Good Ronwaia'tanentaktónhne/Friday” April 6, 2012, "Holy Entákta/Saturday April 7, 2012" and “Easter Awententaón'ke/Monday April 9, 2012. This includes regular Saturday hours for the Health...
Posted: April 03, 2012
Any Interested Persons shall have thirty (30) business days from the first date of publication of this notice to file opposing or related claims, or to provide relevant information to the tribunal; therefore information and related claims should be filed no later than May 17, 2012.
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Posted: March 29, 2012
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: March 29, 2012
Name of Responsible Entity (RE): Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Address:412 State Route 37 Akwesasne, NY 13655
Telephone Number of RE Preparer Agency: 518-358-2272
Posted: March 29, 2012
Permits Now Available
Akwesasne Territory -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council adopted Non Member Fishing regulations to regulate and permit non-tribal members fishing in the Akwesasne Territory. The regulations require that Non Members must possess a Non Member Fishing Permit from the...
Posted: March 29, 2012
Community Services to Expand
Akwesasne Territory -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Solid Waste Management program is very pleased to announce some staffing changes within the program. They are aimed at improving solid waste services for the community.
Effective Onerahtokha/April 2, 2012...
Posted: March 28, 2012
Closure to Take Place on May 9, 2012
Akwesasne Territory -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced today that the Tribe is closing its First Americans IGA. “This was a difficult decision,” said Mark Garrow, Tribal Chief. “We express our regrets to the IGA employees and customers,...
Posted: March 21, 2012
An eighteen year old student at the Salmon River Central School was arrested on March 1, 2012 and charged with assault in the second degree. Stuart Martin, who resides on McNeil Road, Hogansburg, was charged after luring another student, also eighteen, into a boy’s bathroom in the high school...
Posted: March 17, 2012
At approximately 8:20 a.m. on March 16, 2012, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department received a complaint of gun fire at the residence of 54 St. Regis Rd., Akwesasne, NY.
Upon arrival, police observed a large amount of spent ammunition casings in the driveway and a blood trail from...
Posted: March 16, 2012
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012, a one car motor vehicle accident was reported to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department. The crash occurred on State Route 37 at the St. Regis River Bridge, in Akwesasne (Hogansburg) NY.
It was reported that the operator was...
Posted: March 05, 2012
Mohawk Language used in Allied Invasion of Europe
The Navajo code talkers were the largest group of Native Americans in World War II to use their language skills to confuse the enemy. Widely recognized in literature and film, they have become famous for their exploits. But many other...
Posted: February 29, 2012
Accident Prevention is Good Business
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino expansion project, along with the construction of a new hotel has a strong safety component. Encompass LLC, the design and construction firm building the project, has issued a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to...
Posted: February 29, 2012
Emily Lauzon was recently promoted to General Manager of the Mohawk Bingo Palace. “We’re happy to see Emily take this responsibility,” said Mark Garrow, Tribal Chief. “She’s been with the Mohawk gaming industry since the very beginning and knows the business inside and out.” 
Emily began...
Posted: February 24, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is pleased to announce that the CITGO Petroleum and Citizens Energy have awarded funding to assist Tribal Members. The program will provide $257 for heating assistance for all those who meet all eligibility guidelines. The 2012 CITGO Petroleum Home Heating...
Posted: February 17, 2012
Any Interested Persons shall have thirty (30) business days from the first
date of publication of this notice to file opposing or related claims, or to
provide relevant information to the tribunal; therefore information and
related claims should be filed no later than April 5, 2012.
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Posted: February 14, 2012
Excelling in Protective Services for Adults
On Wednesday February 22, 2012, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will be present at the tribe’s Seniors Center to recognize staff for their work in the area of Protective Services for Adults (PSA). The Saint Regis...
Posted: February 14, 2012
From February, 2012 through May, 2012, the SRMT Environment Division will be conducting fly-overs of the Akwesasne Territory to assess timber and potential wildlife habitat in Akwesasne. A low-flying plane will travel across Akwesasne several times. The purpose is for Tribal staff to...
Posted: February 09, 2012
Cherokee Musician Michael Bucher’s Music Video Wins First Place
Mohawk Tribal member Vincent Schilling, co-owner of Schilling Media, Inc., collaborated with three-time Native American Music Award winning Cherokee musician Michael Bucher, to produce Sacred Ground, Extended. Blue Hills...
Posted: February 09, 2012
Tribal Council Assigns Construction and Compliance Managers to Project
Colleen Thomas, Construction Manager for the tribe’s Planning and Infrastructure Department has been assigned to the construction management team to represent the tribe to provide tribal oversight on the day-to-day...
Posted: February 07, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is very pleased to announce the successful completion of a $110 million financing package with Key Bank, NA to continue expansion of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Mohawk Bingo Palace. Despite the slow economic recovery apparent to the greater Northern...
Posted: February 01, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will close its offices on Friday February 3, 2012 due to the passing of tribal employee Rosemary Bennett, a nurse for the Let's Get Healthy Program . She passed away on Monday January 30, 2012. Tribal Council and tribal employees express their heart-felt...
Posted: January 31, 2012
Any Interested Persons shall have thirty (30) business days from the first date of publication of this notice to file opposing or related claims, or to provide relevant information to the tribunal; therefore information and related claims should be filed no later than March 16, 2012.
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Posted: January 27, 2012
On Friday January 20, 2012, the Saint Regis Tribal Gaming Commission issued a letter to the Three Feathers Casino, ordering it to close its doors and cease gaming operations. “Under Tribal Law, there are only two licensed gaming properties in Akwesasne,” said Tribal Chief Mark Garrow. “They...
Posted: January 24, 2012
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 23, 2012, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police responded to an incident on the ice bridge where two unknown suspects shot at and struck a 31 year old Akwesasne man in the leg. The suspects stole a small amount of cash from the victim before shooting him. The...
Posted: January 17, 2012
Wanted in Texas
On Friday January 13, 2012 the Mohawk Tribal Police responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Solomon Road and Frogtown Road. Upon further investigation, police discovered that the passenger, Frank Torres, was wanted in Texas on an active arrest...
Posted: January 17, 2012
Water Service Restored
On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, the Saint Regis Mohawk Police notified Water Plant operators at 11:15 pm reporting loss of water pressure in the east end of Akwesasne. Tracy Billhardt went to the water plant and noticed water tower levels had significantly decreased,...
Posted: January 17, 2012
State Police Will Still Conduct Background Checks
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has successfully concluded negotiations with New York State to reduce the New York State Police detail assigned to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The agreement, effective January 1, 2012 reduces the...
Posted: January 13, 2012
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Solid Waste Program has evaluated its operational costs and decided to increase costs for services at the Transfer Station and for the cost of Blue Bags. The full price list and details can be viewed at http://www.srmtenv.org/index.php?spec=sw_index.
Posted: January 10, 2012
Fishing Permits Available January 2012
Akwesasne Territory. Recognizing the spiritual, cultural and economic value of fish, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council recently issued regulations to govern non-tribal member fishing in the Akwesasne Territory. “Fish, and other natural resources...
Posted: January 10, 2012
Ban Effective Immediately
Akwesasne Territory. On Tuesday January 10, 2012, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council signed Tribal Council Resolution 2012 - 01 declaring a ban on products known as synthetic cannabis, often sold as “herbal incense” and “herbal smoking blends.” The ban includes...
