Demolition Contract Awarded For Cornwall Bridge
Cornwall Ontario - The Federal Bridge Corporation announced today that Contract #3 of the North Channel Bridge Replacement Project has been awarded to American Bridge Canada.
The contract involves the demolition of the decommissioned high level bridge. A new low-level bridge opened to traffic in January 2014.
American Bridge Canada is a well-known construction company whose projects include some of the world’s largest bridges, marine installations, and other complex structures. American Bridge Canada was also a key player in the construction of the North Channel Bridge (Contract 1 - In Water Works) which was completed on schedule in 2011.
SRMT Police Commission Appoints Acting Chief of Police
The SRMT Police Commission Act of 2014 authorizes the Police Commission to oversee and manage the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police. The Chief of Police reports directly to the Police Commission. On Friday, May 23, 2014 the Police Commission appointed Matthew Rourke as the Acting Chief of Police. The Police Commission is comprised of five community members; it is their express role to ensure any community issues that have developed are heard and responded to for the benefit of the Akwesasne community, and to do so with integrity and confidentiality.
The Police Commission ensures the public that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police continue to protect and serve the community of Akwesasne. For further information, please contact the Communications Department at 518-358-2272.
MCA SUPPORTIVE OF NYS LAND CLAIM PROGRESS
Onerahtohko:wa/May 30, 2014
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is supportive of the steps taken by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe this week to move the Akwesasne community’s New York State land claim closer to finalization. It is a land claim that has spanned three decades and the MOU signing is a major step in the direction of progress.
MOHAWK NATION LEADERSHIP DOES NOT SUPPORT SRMT/NYS SETTLEMENT MOU
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – Onerahtohkó:wa (May) 30, 2014
As titleholders and leaders of our Mohawk Nation clan families, we wish to share our position concerning the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s announcement that it has achieved a land claim settlement with New York State and St. Lawrence County.
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Launches Website Focused on Land Settlement, Boundary Resolution Benefits
AKWESASNE, NY - With an all-important first step in resolving its 32-year land claim behind them, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is turning its focus on articulating the benefits of a negotiated settlement.
The tribe announced today that it has launched a new website - www.ResolveTheBoundary.com - to help the community-at-large understand a proposed settlement to boundary discussions that stretch back more than three decades.
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Has Land Settlement in Sight MOU signed with State, St. Lawrence Co.; Support sought from Franklin Co.
AKWESASNE, NY - In a move that brings a decades-long land settlement closer to resolution than ever, leaders from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with officials from New York State and St. Lawrence County today.
Cash Raffle Drawn Monday Night
Lots of Akwesasro:non were tuned into 97-3 CKON Monday night when a cash raffle, featuring a total payout amount of $20,000, was drawn live on air. Tickets were sold for $20 each or 6 for $100. This is the 2nd year the large cash raffle has been held. Six very worthwhile community organizations benefitted from the profits of the ticket sales.
They include:
- Sons of the American Legion
- Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department
- Akwesasne Freedom School
- American Legion Auxiliary
- Local 440 Ironworkers Union
- St. Regis Catholic Church
On behalf of all six beneficiaries, Niawen kowa, thank you, to everyone that sold and bought the tickets. Congratulations to the winners! They are:
- John White - $10,000
- Mindy Delormier - $5,000
- There were also 5 draws for $1,000 each. The five winners are Perry "Bones" Francis, Phillip Gray Sr., Harvey Montour, Pudgie King and Joe H. Lazore.
Congratulations to the winners and Niawen kowa, thank you, to everyone who supported this years cash raffle.
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Recognized for Land Negotiations with New York State
Tribe Receives Deal of the Year Award at Native American Finance Officers Association Annual Conference
Akwesasne Territory - Over the past several years, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has grown into one of the strongest economic drivers in the North Country of New York State, fueled in part by the development of its dynamic Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Yet, for more than 30 years, the Tribe has been faced with unresolved issues related to the boundary of its recognized territory.
The Tribe’s focus on developing its economic strength and negotiating a resolution to the boundary issues has been praised by a leading national organization committed to growing tribal economies. The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) presented the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe with NAFOA’s Deal of the Year award at its 32nd annual conference in New Orleans. This was a three tribe award, bestowed upon the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Oneida Indian Nation and the Seneca Nation of Indians for their respective agreements with the state of New York. These agreements symbolize a comprehensive rebalance of tribal-state authority and jurisdiction; as was noted by NAFOA’s President, Bill Lomax, who remarked that these deals were “an extremely promising step in the right direction” and “reinforced the sovereignty of tribal nations”.