St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: News & Resources

AKWESASNE – The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Planning and Infrastructure had a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 19^th with representatives from Bureau of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Camp, Dresser and McGee Engineering Firm, and A.P. Reale Construction. The ceremony followed a final inspection and marked the completion of the project. A.P. Reale & Sons began the $3.5 million dollar project in early April.

“This project has been in the planning stages since 2002 and the ribbon cutting ceremony marks the completion of a major accomplishment for the Tribe,” stated Tribal Chief Barbara Lazore. She added, “The Tribal Council is very proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the staff of the Planning and Infrastructure Department.”

The final inspection concluded with a few minor requests and the Tribe committed to making those improvements. Additional signage and minor cosmetic were the requests made and have since been completed.

The Cook Road is one of the main roadways in Akwesasne and is one of three roads that provide access to the Snye District of the Canadian Side of the Reservation. With approximately 150 homes, a number of businesses and approximately 2,500 Mohawk residing in the Snye District the road generates 1,900 north and southbound trips daily.

Funding for the Cook Road Reconstruction Project was provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. The NYSDOT provided a one-time allocation of $1.2 million, while the last four years of road improvement funds totaling $2.8 million came from B.I.A.; with the Tribe providing bridge financing that totaled $525,000.

“The Tribe remained committed to this project even through the grant funding shortfalls,” said Ernie Thompson, Director of Planning and Infrastructure, “This project is a great example of what can be accomplished by combining resources from the Federal, State, and Tribal Levels.”








		PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: Seskehko:wa/September 27, 2006 For information contact: Public Information Office St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Tel: (518) 358-2272 ext. 165 Fax: (518) 358-9675 COOK ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLETED AKWESASNE – The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Planning and Infrastructure had a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 19^th with representatives from Bureau of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Camp, Dresser and McGee Engineering Firm, and A.P. Reale Construction. The ceremony followed a final inspection and marked the completion of the project. A.P. Reale & Sons began the $3.5 million dollar project in early April. “This project has been in the planning stages since 2002 and the ribbon cutting ceremony marks the completion of a major accomplishment for the Tribe,” stated Tribal Chief Barbara Lazore. She added, “The Tribal Council is very proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the staff of the Planning and Infrastructure Department.” The final inspection concluded with a few minor requests and the Tribe committed to making those improvements. Additional signage and minor cosmetic were the requests made and have since been completed. The Cook Road is one of the main roadways in Akwesasne and is one of three roads that provide access to the Snye District of the Canadian Side of the Reservation. With approximately 150 homes, a number of businesses and approximately 2,500 Mohawk residing in the Snye District the road generates 1,900 north and southbound trips daily. Funding for the Cook Road Reconstruction Project was provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. The NYSDOT provided a one-time allocation of $1.2 million, while the last four years of road improvement funds totaling $2.8 million came from B.I.A.; with the Tribe providing bridge financing that totaled $525,000. “The Tribe remained committed to this project even through the grant funding shortfalls,” said Ernie Thompson, Director of Planning and Infrastructure, “This project is a great example of what can be accomplished by combining resources from the Federal, State, and Tribal Levels.” --30-- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Mohawk people.