THE MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE NEWSLETTER VolumeONKWE’TA:KE 7 Issue 8 Kentenha / October 2018
IN THIS MCA & OPG CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY ISSUE: OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
SMART AKWESASNE UPDATE
ROADWAY AND RECONSTRUCTION UPDATES
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
CANNABIS REGULATIONS
On October 2, members of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were excited to celebrate the 10-year NEW STAFF AT MCA anniversary of the settlement agreement between MCA and Ontario Power Generation (OPG), as well as the unveiling of the “Sowatise” John B. Thomas Memorial Auditorium at the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre! COMPLIMENTS AND APPRECIATIONS We look forward to continuing our partnership!
KAWEHNO:KE BY-ELECTION UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS & SPECIAL DATES: October 25, 2018 • MCA General Meeting - Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center: 6 p.m. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS October 1-December 7, 2018 • Online voting for Tsi:karistisere/Dundee Settlement Agreement Referendum (MCR’S) December 8, 2018 • Polling Stations in the 3 districts for Tsi:karistisere/Dundee Settlement Agreement Referendum MOHAWK COUNCIL WAT’KWANONHWERA:TON/GREETINGS OF AKWESASNE 2018-2021 She:kon/Wat’kwanonhwera:ton, Grand Chief Abram Benedict The MCA Communications Team is proud to bring you a new issue of our print Kana:takon District newsletter, Onkwe’ta:ke. The name Onkwe’ta:ke means “For the people” and the Chief Theresa Jacobs newsletter is our way of reporting MCA news and information to those we are Chief Darryl Lazore Chief Julie Phillips-Jacobs serving…you, the people. MCA prides itself on transparency and accountability, Chief Tim Thompson and the news and reports in the pages to follow are MCA’s attempt to ensure you Kawehno:ke District receive informative and helpful news. Chief Carolyn Francis Chief Edward Roundpoint Chief Vince Thompson There is always a lot to learn about Council and the MCA departments, so we hope Tsi Snaihne District Chief April Adams-Phillips you find the newsletter both interesting and useful. We look forward to sharing our Chief Connie Lazore most valuable news with you in this format, and welcome you to provide feedback Chief Joe Lazore Chief Tobi Mitchell or suggestions by emailing our team at [email protected].
Administration Jordan Wapass Below are 5 THINGS we want you to know about MCA this month: Executive Director 1. Online Voting is underway for the largest and most significant land claim our Jay Benedict community has had the option to settle with Canada – the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Director, Technical Services claim. Voting means participating in our history. Vote now at: https://akwesasne. Joyce King simplyvoting.com/. Read more on Page 16. Director, 2. The Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Each Justice Department qualifying household (including Akwesasne members in Cornwall) will receive $500 Charmaine Caldwell Director, toward their heating costs. See more on Page 7. Housing Department 3. MCA has developed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis regulation to manage the Robyn Mitchell newly legalized recreational marijuana. See Page 4 for more information. Director, Community & Social Services 4. A by-election has been ordered for the Kawehno:ke District, to take place on Keith Leclaire Dec. 22, 2018 for one position. Read more on Page 10. Director, 5. New meeting dates have been scheduled to discuss the Kawehno:ke Natural Gas Department of Health Pipeline Expansion Project that being proposed to residents of Kawehno:ke. Be Donna Lahache Director, informed on the pros and cons. See Page 8 for more information. Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Shawn Dulude Chief of Police, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Kylee Tarbell A/Director, Tehotiiennawakon
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SMART AKWESASNE - MONTHLY UPDATE
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne with accessibility issues with our and give their input. recently welcomed consultants from placement on the border. Zu down from Saskatoon for a visit The Community Engagement Ses- with community members and staff. During the visit, Zu met with Com- sion had a great turnout. Everyone munity Health nurses to discuss the who attended was offered a ticket Zu is the digital products and ser- impact of diabetes and its effect to enter to win one of six prizes raf- vices firm that has been contracted on the community. They also met fled off. The prizes given away for to develop an app/web system ca- with representatives from Wholis- the first session were: two Fitbits, tered to Akwesasne for the Smart tic Health and Traditional Medicine an Apple Watch, Bose Earbuds, a Cities Challenge by Infrastructure to get a better understanding of $100 Farmboy gift card, and a $100 Canada. the traditions and culture of Akwe- SportChek gift card. sasne. A main goal of their visit was The goal for the app is to help Ak- to show them Akwesasne and the The next Community Engagement wesasronon with education, pre- challenges we face as a community. Session will be held on November vention and management of dia- 14, 2018 at the Kana:takon Recre- betes by lowering the rates within Zu also led a Design Thinking Work- ation Center. There will be even the community to be at or lower shop with MCA employees to brain- more prizes given away at this ses- than the Canadian average (0.5%; storm ideas of how the app could be sion. There will be booths set up 5.9/1000). beneficial to the community. These from various MCA programs. Come ideas were then turned into prelimi- out again for your chance to win a Other aspects to the Smart Akwe- nary sketches and presented at the prize and to help the community sasne proposal are the implemen- Community Engagement Session. develop an app that can be as ben- tation of greenhouses within the Community members were able to eficial as possible. community to grow fresh food for talk to Zu about the sketches, vote members, and electric cars to help on ideas they thought were good,
SMART AKWESASNE WELCOMES NEW COORDINATOR
Smart Akwesasne is proud to announce that Jillian Roundpoint has joined the team as the Smart Akwesasne Coordinator!
Make sure that you say she:kon and welcome to Jillian at the next Community Engagement Session on November 14 in Kana:takon.
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MCA PASSES INTERIM CANNABIS REGULATION In preparation for the upcoming le- sures need to be in place at the time • Cannabis may only be transport- galization of recreational cannabis of legalization. ed to Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon in Canada, the Mohawk Council of by watercraft, utilizing an approved Akwesasne has passed the Akwe- “The intent of the interim regula- route. sasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. tion is to protect the rights, inter- • Any person who wishes to pro- The regulations were passed on ests and welfare of the Mohawks duce, sell or distribute cannabis October 1 and officially went into of Akwesasne,” said Grand Chief must be licensed to do so by the effect on the date of Canada’s rec- Abram Benedict who is part of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. reational cannabis legalization - Cannabis Working Task Group. October 17. Cannabis will no longer “We are working to ensure that the The community is encouraged to be considered a drug under the Ak- legalization of recreational canna- review the full Akwesasne Interim wesasne Drug Law. bis is a smooth transition and that Cannabis Regulation and ensure our community members have that any cannabis-related activity is From February to April of 2018, the clear parameters they need to conducted in accordance with the MCA conducted a cannabis sur- navigate through the process of stipulations of these regulations. vey in order to gauge the level of legally buying, possessing, grow- support in the community for the ing or selling recreational cannabis The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis legalization of the possession of in Akwesasne.” Regulation can be found on our cannabis, commercial sale of can- website: www.akwesasne.ca nabis, and MCA’s regulation of can- The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis nabis and its industry. The survey Regulations apply to any person For more information on the Akwe- results were reported at the May in MCA’s jurisdiction whether they sasne Interim Cannabis Regulation 2018 MCA General Meeting and re- are a member of the Mohawks of please contact the Mohawk Gov- vealed a strong support for the le- Akwesasne or not. The regulation ernment Office at 613-575-2348. galization of cannabis as well as for includes rules for possess- MCA’s regulation of the production, ing cannabis, growing, distribution, sale and possession of selling or distributing can- recreational cannabis in Akwesasne. nabis, as well as guidance on the enforcement of MCA will work to develop a canna- the regulations. bis control law through the Akwe- sasne Legislative Enactment Regu- The regulation stipulate: lation process during the 2018-2021 • No person under 18 is term. MCA invites all members to permitted to possess can- get involved in the process. It will nabis. take time to develop a success- • Cannabis must be pur- ful community cannabis law. In the chased from a licensed dis- meantime, immediate interim mea- pensary.
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MCA CANNABIS LICENSING INFORMATION The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne possession or sale of cannabis will Section 7 of the regulation provides (MCA) recently passed the Akwe- continue to be prohibited in Akwe- an outline of the basic application sasne Interim Cannabis Regulation sasne. The provisions of the Akwe- and approval process. Please take (MCR 2018 #212), which will gov- sasne Interim Cannabis Regulation note that each applicant must sub- ern the possession, use, cultivation, will be enforced and violations can mit a business plan which includes sale, and distribution of cannabis in lead to prosecution under applica- a detailed description of the pro- Akwesasne when it came into force ble legislation. posed operations of the business on October 17. The regulation in- for which an application is submit- cludes the requirement for canna- The MCA recognizes that the legal- ted (section 7.3) as well as a non-re- bis-related businesses to obtain a ization of cannabis brings signifi- fundable application fee of $2,000 license from the MCA. cant economic opportunities for en- which must be paid at the time of trepreneurs and for the community submission. The interim regulation was enacted as a whole. The Akwesasne Interim to reassure community members Cannabis Regulation allows commu- The MCA will provide a notice to that their health and safety is the top nity members to apply to the MCA the community when it is prepared priority of the MCA as we near the for an interim cannabis licence for to receive cannabis-related business date of legalization and to ensure the business ventures. applications. Any questions can be an orderly transition from cannabis directed to the Mohawk Govern- prohibition to a regulated cannabis As we approach the date of legaliza- ment Office at 613-575-2348 or by market in Akwesasne. Beginning on tion, the MCA is completing work emailing [email protected]. October 17, the unlicensed com- on the processes and procedures mercial production, distribution, for the issuance of interim licences.
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CANNABIS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.When is recreational cannabis le- 7.When can I purchase cannabis in 12.Can I travel with my legally pur- gal in Canada? Ontario at a retail brick-and-mor- chased cannabis from one district a.October 17, 2018 tar store? to another? a.April 19th is the estimated date a.Crossing into the United States 2.Can I start selling recreational for retail stores to open in Ontario. portion with legally purchased can- cannabis on October 17, 2018? nabis in Canada is still illegal in the a.No. MCA is currently working out 8.If I legally purchase cannabis in United States/New York and will put the licencing process under the Akwe- Ontario can I bring it to Kana:takon you at risk for importing/possession sasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. or Tsi Snaihne by driving in my car? and potentially other charges. a.No. Transporting cannabis from 3.Can I apply for a business licence Ontario through the U.S portion of 13.What if I have medical cannabis? to sell recreational cannabis out of Akwesasne and through New York a.Medical cannabis prescribed by a my house? and the U.S Customs is illegal. health care practitioner for medicinal a.No, a retail location will be re- purposes provides legal options of quired. 9.How do I know the cannabis I purchasing safe, quality-controlled purchase is legal? cannabis from one of the producers 4.Where can I apply for a business a.Right now in Akwesasne there are licenced by Health Canada. licence to sell recreational canna- no legal retail store options. bis out of a retail store? b.In Ontario there are online stores 14.Can I transport my medical can- a.The Mohawk Council of Ak- available as of October 17th. nabis through Akwesasne? wesasne is currently working on c.In Quebec there are online stores a.Transportation of medical cannabis WHERE to apply for the licence, and retail stores as of October 17th. through the United States portion of and an update will be provided in Akwesasne is still illegal even though the next few weeks. 10.What are the requirements to it was purchased legally in Canada. get a licence within the Akwesasne 5.Where can I purchase cannabis Interim Cannabis Regulation? 15.Recreational cannabis is not legally in Ontario? a.MCA currently does not have an intended for medical purposes. a.On October 17th, you can pur- application. In the next few weeks Please see your health care practi- chase online through OCS - the On- an application will be available and tioner for medicinal cannabis. tario Cannabis Store. an announcement will be made. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne 6.Where can I purchase cannabis 11.What would happen if I open a encourages everyone to be respon- legally in Quebec? cannabis store without a licence? sible and diligent when choosing to a.On October 17th, you can pur- a.It will be illegal to open a cannabis use or consume cannabis. Do not chase online through Quebec can- store without a licence. Sanctions operate a motor vehicle or heavy nabis agency (SQDC) stores through will be enforced and will jeopardize equipment under the influence of SAQ-managed Société Québécoise future licencing requests. cannabis. Do not provide cannabis du Cannabis (SQC) retail stores. to minors.
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2018-2019 AKWESASNE HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne must provide a copy of the heating • Tsi Snaihne — Iohahi:io (8 a.m. – 4 would like to inform the community bill for the heating source that you p.m.) that the Akwesasne Heating Assis- would like paid. THERE WILL BE NO • Kawehno:ke — A’nowara’ko:wa tance Program will once again be of- EXCEPTIONS; the bill must accom- Arena (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) fered for the upcoming 2018-2019 pany your application. Please ensure • Kana:takon — Kanonhkwat’sheri:io winter months. The eligibility appli- the name on your bill matches the Health Facility Atrium (8 a.m. – 4 cation process now includes Akwe- name on the application. Individual p.m.) sasronon who are residing within the checks will not be processed. Once municipal boundary of the City of approved, your name will be provid- This program is made possible by Cornwall, Ontario, provided the ap- ed to your heating source provider funding from the Mohawks of Ak- plicant is a registered member of the and your allotment will be credited wesasne Community Settlement Mohawk Council of Akwesasne under to your account. Applications will Trust. Nia:wen kowa. the Akwesasne Membership Code. be accepted starting Monday, Oc- tober 15, 2018 – through November The application process is open to 30, 2018 at the following locations: Akwesasronon who reside under Each Location will be available Oc- the jurisdiction of Mohawk Council tober 15, 2018 to Friday, November of Akwesasne, one per household. 30, 2018. Applications can be submitted be- ginning Tuesday, October 15th, 2018 through Friday, November 30th, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The final deadline will be Friday, No- vember 30th, 2018 at 4 p.m. There will be no exceptions after the dead- line date, as the fuel distribution will commence. As per Mohawk Council Resolution 2018/2019 - #194, the heating assistance amount will be $500.00 dollars per eligible house- hold. Please note, if you are an El- der aged 60 years and older, the Elder Heating Assistance Program provides $800.00 dollars per eligi- ble household.
Individuals submitting applications
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NATURAL GAS PIPELINE INFORMATION SESSION DATES
The Mohawk Council of Akwe- The underlying goal of the proposed If three quarters of the residents sasne has rescheduled information project is to address the high-energy and businesses were to switch, the sessions regarding the proposed costs on Cornwall Island, as natural total savings would be on the order Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) natu- gas could potentially save residents of $350,000 per year for Cornwall ral gas pipeline project that were and businesses up to 50% on their Island. previously postponed. annual heating and hot water costs.
The meetings will be held: For example, based on average Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 – 5 p.m. – 7 prices: p.m. – Kawehno:ke Recreation A typical household that uses Fuel Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 – 5 p.m. – 7 Oil for heating and hot water could p.m. – Kawehno:ke Recreation save approximately 50% annually by switching to natural gas The information sessions are part of a larger discussion taking place In addition, when burned, natural regarding the possibility of ex- gas produces 20% less greenhouse panding natural gas distribution to gas emissions than propane and Kawehno:ke. Along with informa- 25% less than Fuel Oil. tion sharing and discussions, a door- to-door survey of all residents and businesses on Cornwall Island will also take place to determine the level of support for the project and A typical household that uses Elec- interest in converting. tricity for heating and hot water could save approximately 36% an- Project Overview: nually by switching to natural gas The project as proposed involves connecting to the existing natural For more information, please con- gas line that crosses Cornwall Island tact the Mohawk Government Of- and installing approximately 21 kilo- fice at 613-575-2348. meters of new natural gas line run- ning east-west along Island Road with branches to existing side roads in order to provide access to all resi- dents and businesses on Cornwall A typical household that uses Pro- Island. The total cost of the project pane for heating and hot water is approximately $8.4 million. could save approximately 30% an- nually by switching to natural gas
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MOHAWK COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
MCR #154 Bank of Montreal- MCR #159 Allotment – Lot A/85- Moved by: Theresa Jacobs For: 10 Against: 0 Guarantee ORHLP 6 Chenail Range CLSR 104226 Seconded by: Connie Lazore CARRIED Moved by: Darryl Lazore 2nd SUBMISSION For: 10 Against: 0 MCR #170 Approve of Match- Seconded by: Vince Thompson Moved by: Connie Lazore CARRIED ing funds for Kawehnoke Street For: 10 Against: 0 Seconded by: Joe Lazore CARRIED For: 10 Against: 0 MCR #165 Bank of Montreal- lights Installation Project CARRIED Guarantee ORHLP Moved by: Vince Thompson MCR #155 Access to Territory Moved by: Carolyn Francis Seconded by: Theresa Jacobs Request MCR #160 Lot 6 Block C Hamil- Seconded by: Tim Thompson For: 7 Against: 3 Moved by: Edward Roundpoint ton Island-Assignment of Lease For: 10 Against: 0 CARRIED Seconded by: Tim Thompson Moved by: Tim Thompson CARRIED MCR #171 AMPS (S.A.V.E. Team) For: 10 Against: 0 Seconded by: Connie Lazore CARRIED For: 10 Against: 0 MCR #166 AMPS S.A.V.E. Unit Dock and Boat Storage Facility CARRIED Final Expenditure Report Re- Moved by: Connie Lazore MCR #156 Ministry of Children quirement Seconded by: Carolyn Francis and Youth Services Registered MCR #161 To accept and approve Moved by: Tim Thompson For: 8 Against: 2 Education Savings Plans the AANDC Financial Agreement Seconded by: Connie Lazore CARRIED Moved by: Tim Thompson No. 1516-ON-000028-Amend- For: 10 Against: 0 MCR #172 Lot 9 Stanley Island – Seconded by: Connie Lazore ment NO.0042 CARRIED Assignment of Lease For: 10 Against: 0 Moved by: Julie Phillips-Jacobs MCR #167 Akwesasne Court Moved by: Darryl Lazore CARRIED Seconded by: Connie Lazore For: 10 Against: 0 Duty Council Contract Seconded by: Edward Roundpoint For: 7 Against: 0 MCR #157 Updating Signing CARRIED Moved by: Connie Lazore Authority for Band of Montreal Seconded by: Carolyn Francis CARRIED to reflect New Council for Term MCR #162 Housing Upgrade Ap- For: 8 Against: 2 MCR #173 Grant Agreement 2018-2021 plication CARRIED with Infrastructure Canada to Moved by: Connie Lazore Moved by: Carolyn Francis MCR #168 Accept and Approve develop Final Proposal to Cana- Seconded by: Darryl Lazore Seconded by: Theresa Jacobs For: 10 Against: 0 For: 10 Against: 0 the General Meeting Minutes da’s Smart Cities Challenge. CARRIED CARRIED dated Onerahtohko:wa/May Moved by: Carolyn Francis 24th, 2018 Seconded by: Tim Thompson MCR #158 Audit of the Schedule MCR #163 Housing – Upgrade Moved by: Joe Lazore For: 7 Against: 0 of Revenues and Expenditures for Application Seconded by: Julie Phillips-Jacobs CARRIED Literacy and Basic Skills Program Moved by: Dennis Chaussi For: 11 Against: 0 under the Ministry of Advanced Seconded by: Joe Lazore CARRIED Education and Skills Development. For: 10 Against: 0 MCR #169 New Youth Council Moved by: Tim Thompson CARRIED Member Seconded by: Carolyn Francis For: 10 Against: 0 MCR #164 Housing – Upgrade Moved by: Tim Thompson CARRIED Application Seconded by: Julie Phillips-Jacobs
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MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE BY-ELECTION
Pursuant to the Akwesasne Election vened General Meeting on Septem- of Eligible Voters who reside in the Law 2005/2006-192, the Executive ber 27, 2018. District of Kawehno:ke. Director for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the date In accordance with MCR 2018/ (For a copy of the Akwesasne Elec- of the Mohawk Council of Akwe- 2019-200 (September 27, 2018) a tion Law, please contact the Akwe- sasne By-Election for the District of By-Election is to be held within 90 sasne Justice Department.) Kawehno:ke. days in the District of Kawehno:ke for the position of one (1) District For information contact: This is a result of an August 30, 2018 Chief in accordance with the Akwe- Executive Director Petition for Removal of Kawehno:ke sasne Election Law. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne District Chief Dennis Chaussi, deliv- Tel: (613) 575-2250 ered to a duly convened General Therefore, the Executive Director is Meeting in accordance with subsec- notifying the District of Kawehno:ke tion 16.(2) of the Akwesasne Election that a By-Election will be held on Law (MCR 2005/2006-192); verified December 22, 2018 for the posi- as meeting the required Registered tion of one (1) Kawehno:ke District Eligible Voters as per Akwesasne Chief. Election Law section 16(2)(a) by the Chief Electoral Officer, Leona Bene- The Chief Electoral Officer, Leona dict; and, acted upon by Mohawk Benedict, will set the dates for nom- Council of Akwesasne at a duly con- inations and will post a Voters List
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COUNCIL WEEKLY MEETING REPORTS SUBMITTED BY GRAND CHIEF ABRAM BENEDICT
Dundee land claim. gram; Approval of 2017/18 TPAR • A representative from Cornwall report for Child Welfare Program; Gravel provided Council with an Approval of 2017/18 CMHC audit overview of a proposed project for section 95, Approval of trans- to expand an existing quarry lo- fer agreement with Ontario New cated on Akwesasne traditional Relationship Fund; Approval to territory. Further follow up will increase the benefit allotment for September 24, 2018 occur. the 2018/19 Heating Assistance • Representatives from Aboriginal • Council determined that they will Program; Approval of assignment Sport and Wellness Council of provide assistance, in the form of of lease on Hamilton Island; Ap- Ontario (ASWCO) provided an political solutions, to a community proval of Assignment of lease overview of who they are, as well business. This is in regards to the on Renshaw Island; Approval to as programs available for commu- business’ ongoing challenge with rescind MCR for previous lease nity partnerships. Canada Revenue Agency. assignment; Approval to amend- • The Manager for the Aborigi- • MCR’s passed: Approval of ment to contact with Ministry of nal Rights and Research Office 2017/18 audit report for AIDS Community and Corrections for (ARRO) provided an update to program; Approval of 2017/18 program delivery; Approval of Council on the ongoing educa- audit for Health Access & Diabe- contract with Zu.com for devel- tion process for the upcoming tes Program; Approval of 2017/18 opment of Akwesasne Smart Cit- referendum for the Tsi:karistisere audit for Community Service Pro- ies final proposal.
October 1, 2018 (ARRO) provided an update to cent Iroquois Caucus member- • The MCA Legal Counsel provided Council on the ongoing educa- ship conference. an overview of proposed draft tion process for the upcoming • Council discussed the possibil- Interim Cannabis Regulations for referendum for the Tsi:karistisere ity of expanding the Akwesasne Council consideration. Dundee land claim. Heating Assistance program to • Representatives from the Cana- • Council was briefed on the Mo- Community Support Clients; re- dian Coast Guard, Indigenous hawk Council of Akwesasne’s ef- search will be conducted and re- Relations and Partnership Office forts to become one of the first ported back. introduced themselves to Council 100 communities to be a recipient • Health Portfolio Chief provided and provided an overview of pro- of a 10-year grant. A 10 year grant a report to Council from a recent grams and services the Canadian is a funding agreement which will portfolio meeting. Coast Guard delivers. replace existing outdated contri- • Council reviewed a letter received • The Manager for the Aborigi- bution agreements. from a residential school survivor; nal Rights and Research Office • A briefing was provided on a re- additional research will be con-
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ducted in order to respond. tual design of a business proposal. loan (s) to community member(s); • A request from a religious orga- • A briefing was provided on an on- Acceptance of Youth Council nization to visit Kawehno:ke was going waterline access issues and member resignation; Approval of discussed and will be presented will be followed up on. allotment of land (loan paid off); at the upcoming District Meeting. • MCR’s passed: Approval of Approval of new lease on Thomp- • Council was briefed on a Request 2017/18 audit for Ministry of Ed- son Island; Approval of Interim for Proposal (RFP) for the concep- ucation; Approval of (5) upgrade Cannabis Regulations.
October 9, 2018 • The agenda for the upcoming • An overview of the upcoming • Representatives from the Depart- General Meeting at the Tsi Snai- Council – MCA strategic plan was ment of Health provided Council hne Recreation, October 25, 2018 provided. with an overview of the Accredi- was set. • MCR’s passed: Approval for place- tation Canada process and re- • Council was briefed on upcoming ment of stop sign at Kana:takon viewed the recent report of find- fundraisers for the Dreams Take intersection of Third Street & Ak- ings. Flight event. wesasne Street; Approval of al- • A University of Ottawa law stu- • A briefing was provided on the re- lotment of land (loan paid off); dent introduced herself to Coun- cent community information ses- Approval to amend date of Akwe- cil and explained a possible op- sions on the potential natural gas sasne Court Regulations (error on portunity to assist with the MCA expansion on to Kawehno:ke. Ad- date); Approval of 2017/18 Audit strategic planning exercise. ditional meetings will be sched- for OFNLP; Approval of maps for • Council discussed the recent pre- uled. Additions to Reserve (ATR); Ap- sentation to Indigenous Services • Council identified Chief Tim proval of proposal for Restorative Canada (ISC) on the Akwesasne Thompson as next week’s Coun- Financial Management; Approval 10-year grant and outlined next cil meeting chair in Grand Chief’s of 2017/18 CHMC Audits steps. absence.
TSI SNAIHNE DISTRICT CHIEF CONNIE LAZORE UPDATES
Month: August 2018 session was held for Council which Committee: Finance, Governance, was quite interesting and informa- Cannabis Working Task Group tive. A tour was conducted of the Seven Leaf Facility as an update for Monthly Notables council. Dress for Success was part 1. Orientation was completed this of our orientation which provided month; the process and information good information and the Mohawk was well received. The Structure of Government Structure with process- MCA was provided with an update es was presented. Portfolio: Justice, Public Safety, on the current work with the review. Executive Services A Leadership and Communication 2. Council began our Weekly Coun-
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TSI SNAIHNE DISTRICT CHIEF CONNIE LAZORE UPDATES cil Meetings on August 13th: At the common land, housing funding, road we have gathered several times dur- first meeting we considered and ap- construction, special needs, eco- ing the process to review the finding prove a number of resolutions that in- nomic development, water flow on as presented by the Consultant. The cluded: land, membership transfers, James E. Lazore Road, speed bumps review is to look at the Membership Housing upgrades, funding agree- on Wade Lafrance road. Code, Charter and create Regula- ments and council meeting minutes. tions to ensure consistency with the August 20th we had discussions on 4. Youth Council Meeting was held membership/residency process. the general meeting agenda, trust prior to the General Meeting this overseer concern, Akwesasne drop month. Updates were provided by 3. Cannabis Meeting: This month we off tax exempt purpose and provid- the members and discussions were held a meeting with full council to ed an update on the cannabis prog- held on their ongoing work such as discuss the Cannabis legislation. A ress. A Presentation was made by a mentorship program and the plan- working task group of Grand Chief, ARRO on the Dundee Referendum ning phase to host a youth confer- Chief Carolyn Francis, Chief Edward timelines. Resolutions were consid- ence. Council was also provided with Roundpoint and myself have been ered for Housing, access to territory, a draft portfolio structure prepared identified to continue the work on registered application savings plan by the youth council to assist council. this file. A draft document has been for Ministry of Child & Youth Ser- reviewed and changes are being vices, audit for literacy & basic Skills 5. General Meeting was held on Au- made. and signing authorities. August 27th gust 30th, the agenda included: A we considered resolutions for hous- presentation by the Independent 4. Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of ing upgrades, land allotments, fund- First Nations (IFN) 5th Youth Con- Education (AMBE) Structural Readi- ing agreements, AMPS SAVE Unit ference Participants, Tsi:karistisere/ ness Review: This project is going to Expenditure Reports and dock and Dundee Land Claim, council orienta- be an ongoing item. A meeting was boat storage facility and the Court tion, introductions and portfolio se- held to provide a review and update Duty Counsel Contract. Discussion lections. A petition was presented to to Indigenous Services Canada and was held on digging on the east end council for consideration, it was then to discuss funding opportunities and of Tsi Snaihne and Flood Mapping, handed over to the Chief Electoral concerns. Taxation, and the visit by the Irish Officer. Ambassador. A Presentation was 5. Assembly of First Nations Quebec- made by ARRO on the Tsi:karistisere/ Work in Progress Labrador (AFNQL) Meeting request- Dundee Referendum timelines. 1. Multi-Jurisdictional Table on the ing that I participate on an oversight Administration of Justice: This is an committee to improve the commu- 3. Tsi Snaihne District Meeting was ongoing process. We had a meeting nication between the AFNQL Office held on August 13th at the Tsi Snai- on August 15th in Ottawa with Can- and the Chiefs. I also attended their hne Recreation. We had several in ada, Ontario & Quebec Justice rep- session on the Rights Framework attendance and various topics that resentatives present. The process is discussion and the child welfare ses- were discussed included: employees encouraging but needs to improve. sion. for the Recreations, Yellow Island 2. Membership Review: Currently
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6. Tsi:karistisere/Dundee Land Claim • Assembly of First Nations (AFN) tee is an ongoing process. The reference Chiefs Committee on Fiscal Rela- • Tsi:karistisere/Dundee Land Claim will begin online voting on October tions 1st, 2018 with a polling station to be • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) held on December 8th, 2018, which • Crown & Indigenous Relations & will complete the voting process. Northern Affairs (CIRNA) • Department of Justice Collaborative Opportunities • Assembly of First Nations Que- Financial Status/Lobbying Progress bec & Labrador (AFNQL) • Member of the Finance Commit-
TSI SNAIHNE DISTRICT CHIEF TOBI MITCHELL UPDATES
4. I attended the Iroquois Caucus Collaborative Opportunities: meeting, that was held in Akwe- • I attended the Iroquois Caucus sasne. meeting, held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino on September 5. I attended the small business 20, for information sharing, as expo that was held at the Akwe- well as to discuss political issues sasne Mohawk Casino. and projects that are relevant to the Iroquois communities locat- 6. I attended various Dundee infor- ed in Canada. mational meetings throughout the Monthly Notables: community. Financial Status/Lobbying 1. I attended my first negotiation Progress session with the Entewatatha:wi Works in Progress: • Working on gathering the infor- Program, along with the prepara- 1. I have met with the Health depart- mation needed to begin lobby- tion sessions. ment regarding their achievements, ing efforts. works in progress and discussed 2. I attended initial meetings with all community issues/concerns. portfolios, along with a tour of the islands in the Mohawk Council of 2. I met with the Environment Pro- Akwesasne jurisdiction. gram to gain a better understand- ing of the program. 3. I attended a presentation with representatives from Indigenous 3. I have begun to familiarize myself Services Canada regarding a pilot with the Indigenous Rights Recogni- project they are working on. tion Framework that is currently being proposed by the federal government.
Page 14 ONKWE’TA:KE OCTOBER 2018 ENTEWATATHÁ:WI - “WE WILL GOVERN”
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS This Chart shows how the money flows today and how it will flow in the future with the Entewatatha:wi Agreements (Governance & Relationship Agreement and Sectoral Agreement)
Parliament Parliament
Annual speech from the throne and funding distributed to all Federal Departments and Crown Corporations
By Akwesasne accepting the Fiscal Relationship Agreement with Canada, this will eliminate the requirement funding through the bureaucracy and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will receive funding directly from Parlia- ment base on... The money is then divided among 130 First Nations in Ontario Contribution/Flexible Transfer Agreement Increased Jurisdiction and and Projects from other Departments Authority with a Ratification Approval by Akwesasronon and Parliament
Additional Revenue Reviewed every 5 years
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ABORIGINAL RIGHTS AND RESEARCH OFFICE
REFERENDUM POLLING STATIONS CONFIRMED FOR TSI:KARÍSTISERE/DUNDEE LAND CLAIM SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT The Chief Referendum Officer • District of Kawehno:ke – October 1, 2018 through Decem- (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Kawehno:ke Recreation Center ber, 7, 2018. Benedict hereby gives confirmation • District of Tsi Snaihne – Tsi that the St. Regis Mohawk School Snaihne Recreation Center Contact the Chief Referendum Of- in Hogansburg will be the location • District of Kana:takon – ficer to schedule an appointment of the final polling station for the Kana:takon Recreation Center with a Referendum Officer for assis- Tsi:karístisere/Dundee Land Claim • Southern Portion of Akwe- tance in Online Voting, or to make Settlement Agreement. sasne – St. Regis Mohawk School arrangements for a Mohawk Lan- (Hogansburg) guage Interpreter or Sign Language The Settlement Agreement will only Interpreter. be signed with the approval of the Unassisted Online Voting for this community byreferendum. The ref- referendum will open on Monday, Instructions for Online Voting can erendum on the Tsi:karístisere / October 2018 at 9:00 a.m. EST and be obtained by visiting the follow- Dundee Claim Settlement Agree- will close on Friday, December 7, ing website www.akwesasne.ca/ ment will be conducted through 2018 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Referendum referendum or contacting the Chief referendum polling stations on Sat- Officers will be going door-to-door Referendum Officer Leona Benedict urday, December 8, 2018 from 9:00 throughout Akwesasne to assist Eli- at 613-575-2250 ext. 2406 or at leo- a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the following lo- gible Referendum Voters with com- [email protected]. cations: pleting their ballots from Monday,
DEPUTY REFERENDUM OFFICERS TO ASSIST WITH ONLINE VOTING Please see below for the full list • Tina Point Chief Referendum Officer Leona of Deputy Referendum Officers • Tania Mitchell-Clute Benedict at 613-575-2250 ext. 2406. who will be going door-to-door • Daylen Day to assist with online voting for the • Tyran Diabo Tsi:karístisere/Dundee Land Claim • Alma Ransom Referendum. • Vaughn Adams • Theresa Thompson • Kawennahente Toni Cook • Laura Benedict • Cynthia Garrow To schedule an appointment or for • Kayla Point more information, please contact
CONTACT US! Aboriginal Rights and Research Office (613) 575-2348 ext. 2206
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SPOOKTACULAR MAZE! YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!
Who did Dracula bring to the dance? His ghoul friend!
COLOUR ME!
FRIGHTENINGLY FUN FACTS ABOUT HALLOWEEN • The first Jack O’Lanterns were made from turnips. • Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween. • The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven with a 836 lb. pumpkin. • Black and orange are typically associated with Hal- loween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endur- ance. Black is typically a symbol of death and darkness. • Halloween has variously been called All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhaim, and Summer’s End. • According to tradition, if a person wears his or her clothes inside out and then walks backwards on Hal- loween, he or she will see a witch at midnight. • Halloween is thought to originate in 4000 B.C., which means it has been around for over 6,000 years.
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTION
FACEBOOK STATS
Facebook Posts with the Most Likes in September 1. Former Kawehno:ke District Chief Louise Thompson Honoured for Work in Self-Gov- ernment Negotiations (Photo) 2. MCA Welcomes Dr. Sarah Bascoupé Funnell to Medical Team (Photo & Release) 3. #NationalPoliceWomanDay (Photo) 4. Introduction to Small Engines: Maintenance & Care (Announcement) 5. MCA Staff Participate in Orange Shirt Day (Photo)
Facebook Posts with the Highest Reach in September 1. SIBC – Temporary Bridge Closure for Routine Maintenance — 5,882 2. Former Kawehno:ke District Chief Louise Thompson Honoured for Work in Self-Government Negotiations — 3,340 3. MCA Welcomes Dr. Sarah Bascoupé Funnell to Medical Team — 2,298 4. AMBE Post-Secondary Assistance Program Moving — 2,161 5. Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge 2018 — 1,820
TWITTER STATS Top Tweet in September
YOUTUBE STATS Highest Viewed Videos on the MCA Youtube Channel for September 1. MCA & INAC | Status Cards & Border Crossing (100 views) 2. MCA General Meeting | September 27, 2018 (90 views) 3. Irish Ambassador Visits Akwesasne & Surrounding Areas (35 views)
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NEW AND CHANGING FACES AT MCA September 2018 Lauran Bigtree Personal Support Worker Paul Cree Water WW Operator In Training Brenda David Core Language Teacher Jarrad Fairborn Instructor Ryan Francis-Forgues Concession Worker Kobi Johnson Art/Technology/Reading Teacher Colleen Lazore Case Aide Lorretta Lazore Concession Worker Meg Martin Concession Worker Allen Smoke Traditional Support Worker Kristan Swamp Concession Worker Dava Thompson Concession Worker Laura Thompson Bus Driver Marcey Thompson Case Aide
COMPLIMENTS & APPRECIATIONS Nia:wen!
• Nia:wen to the staff members at Tsi Snaihne Francis, Adrianne Jacobs, Kuyra School for volunteering to run 14 After School Clubs Chaussi, Taylor Armstrong!!! You’re doing a great from Culture Club to Robotics. Your dedication to our job, professional and proficient in your work, which students academic and social/emotional well-being is is so appreciative and does not go unnoticed!!! greatly appreciated. • Niawen’kó:wa to nurse April Terrance from the • Nia:wen to the Community Involvement Fund Community Health Program. We truly appreciate her for sponsoring many of the Tsi Snaihne School’s After commitment to care for and protect the community. School Clubs. Her hard work does not go unnoticed! • Nia:wen from Tsi Snaihne School to the Ahkwe- • Kristy Lauzon, Executive Servies, has worked sahsne Mohawk Board of Education for Staff Appre- hard to develop the service complaints policy which ciation Week. is an important document for our community mem- • Nia:wen to the ladies who work in Mohawk bers to have their service complaints addressed by Government office and assist Council with meetings, the organization. We, as an organization, take com- organization of schedules and reports and much munity issues seriously and this policy is demonstra- more. They are such an asset to our governmental tion that we are committed to service quality and duties and to so helpful with our busy schedules. better service for our members. Nia:wen Kristy! Niawen, Rosemary Square, Noreen Cook, Chelsea
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HALLOWEEN SAFETY
right into their costumes. Glow trick-or-treating. Make sure all sticks are fun and can also make children know the rules for cross- children more visible, but make ing the street safely: sure they do not break, as the • Before crossing the street, stop liquid inside them can irritate and look left, right and straight yourchild’s skin and eyes. ahead –then do it again. • Make sure your child can see. • Cross the street only at cross- Masks can cut down on your walks or intersections. Do not Halloween is a time for dressing up, child’s range of vision. Instead cross between parked cars or eating candy, carving pumpkins and use hypoallergenic, non-toxic other obstacles, such as giant decorating homes. Learn how face paint or makeup for your pumpkins or tombstones. If you to make it safe as well as fun. Hal- Lone Ranger or superhero. If must cross at a spot with poor loween is a time when children get your child’s costume involves visibility, be extra careful about dressed up in costumes and roam a hat, wig or scarf, fasten it se- looking left, right and straight their neighborhoods in search of curely so it will not slip over your ahead before crossing. candy. It is a time for carving pump- child’s eyes. • Walk, do not run, from house to kins and decorating your home with • To prevent tripping, make sure house, and stay on the sidewalk spider webs, bats and maybe a few shoes fit properly (sorry, clowns or at the side of the road facing tombstones. This can be a lot of and scuba divers) and make sure traffic. fun, but can also create some safety the length of your child’s costume • Rather than crossing and recross- issues. does not go below their ankles ing the street, go up one side of (sorry, wizards and witches). the street and down the other. Costumes • Devils and dragons should not Keep in mind that Halloween is • Costumes should let your child have real flames. Make sure your exciting, and children may forget see and be seen. They should child’s costume cannot catch fire the rules they follow every day also fit easily. If you are buying a cos- when walking to school. • properly and not be able to tume, look for a label with the cause harm to your child or any- words “flame resistant.” Avoid one else. costumes with loose sleeves, • Make sure drivers can see your baggy pants and billowing skirts. child. Ideally, use costumes with • For obvious reasons, your mus- bright keteer’s or pirate’s sword, cutlass • fabrics. Keep ninjas and assassins or dagger should not be sharp. visible with reflective tape. Look for or make “weapons” in • Give each child a flashlight or soft, flexible materials. battery operated lantern to car- ry. Robots and wielders of mag- Costumes ic wands can incorporate lights • Supervise younger children when
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES LEAVE OF LANNIE MITCHELL, NP
The Department of Health would like like to advise the community that are available the Kawehno:ke Medi- to announce that effective October Dr. Horn will be following all of her cal Clinic. 10, Alanna (Lannie) Mitchell, Nurse patients, for lab results and follow- Practitioner at Tsiionkwanonhso:te up. The Department of Health wishes Clinic will no longer be providing Lannie success in her future and ca- services. We also would like to make the reer. We are grateful for her contri- community aware that Dr. Funnell butions to our community! Wholistic Health & Wellness would and Janet Brant, Nurse Practitioner
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KARATE KIDS: TAE KWON DO CLASS
The MCA Community Health Pro- gram is pleased to announce that they are offering a free, six week Ka- rate Program for children ages 7-13.
The class will held every Tuesday and Thursday beginning on Novem- ber 6 through December 13. It will be held at the Kana:takon School Gym from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
For all classes, the parent or guard- ian must be present on site at all times. Children are required to wear active-wear (ie. t-shirt, sweatpants).
To register, please contact the Com- munity Health Program at 613-575- 2341 ext. 3220. Call today, space is limited! Funded by MOHLTC Healthy Eating Active Living
MCA COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM 2018 FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
Kana:takon Flu Clinics Kawehno:ke Flu Clinics Tsi Snaihne Flu Clinics 4 p.m.- 6p.m. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Community Health Office Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic Tsi Snaihne Fire Hall
Tuesday, October 23 Wednesday, October 24 Thursday, October 25 Tuesday, October 30 Wednesday, November 7 Thursday, November 1 Tuesday, November 6 Wednesday, November 14 Thursday, November 8 Tuesday, November 13 Thursday, November 15
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AKWESASNE HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY
The goal of the Akwesasne Housing Needs Survey is to Survey is anonymous and strictly confidential. gather current, accurate statistical data regarding the housing needs of the community. The results will be You may fill out a separate form in order to be included used for future housing planning purposes. in the incentive prizes for participating. 1st Prize - $1,000.00 Please find the survey at https://www.surveymonkey. 2nd Prize - $ 500.00 com/r/RGR5FH6 3rd Prize - $ 250.00
Paper copies of the survey will be available at the Hous- ing Department (Admin. 4 Building).
The various agencies partnered in this endeavor in- clude the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation (MIHC), Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA), Saint Regis Mo- hawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwe- sasne (MCA).
Please be advised that filling out this Housing Needs Survey does not, in any way, constitute a promise for services.
The information you provide in this Housing Needs
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STUDENTS FROM IOHAHI:IO ARE WELCOMED AT SAINT LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Students who are in the Personal Support Worker pro- Deb Stava, the Dean of St. Lawrence College in Corn- gram at Iohahi:io recently visited the Cornwall campus wall welcomed the students to her campus. with their instructor, Natalie Clark.
Diane Thomas, student at TR Leger’s Iohahi:io’s cam- pus in Akwesasne, received a certificate of recogni- tion for her demonstration of the character quality of respect towards her fellow students and staff for the month of September. Shown presenting Diane her certificate from left to right are Ronald Holla, TR Leger Iohahi:io teacher, Diane Thomas, and Norma Sunday, Iohahi:io Associate Director of Post Second- ary Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF TEHOTIIENNAWAKON
A’NOWARA’KO:WA ARENA UPDATES
1. Starting Monday, October 22, the construction for 3. Lost or left items can be found in Lost & Found Box the arena bike/walking will begin. Community mem- — the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne & arena staff are bers are asked to be safe and cautious when entering not responsible for any personal or team property lost. the arena grounds. 2. Please supervise your children and we do not en- To contact the Anowarakowa Arena, please call 613- courage children being dropped off. 936-1583.
TRUNK OR TREAT
On Wednesday, October 31 from 5:30-7:00 p.m., the This free event is brought to you from the Kawehno:ke A’nowara’ko:wa Arena will be hosting a Spooktacular Recreation, CKON 97.3 Radio and the A’nowara’ko:wa Trunk or Treat party! Arena.
To sign up, please contact Tracey at 518-292-8857.
Parents or guardians must be must present on site at all times.
Throughout the event, hotdogs, pizza, chips and drinks will be available free to all!
If candy isn’t your thing, from 5:30-8:00 p.m., the arena will also be holding a rock n’ skate with scary music and lots of family fun.
CONTACT US! Department of Tehotiiennawakon Economic Development Environment Program (613) 575-2250 ext. 1053 (613) 575-2250 ext.1053 (613) 575-2250 ext. 1038 A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Emergency Measures (613) 936-1583 (613) 575-2250 ext. 1030
Page 26 ONKWE’TA:KE OCTOBER 2018 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Akwesasne Child You are sure to have fun, so don’t miss out! & Family Services and the Kawehno:ke Recreation Cen- ter are proud to sponsor an International Children’s Busing will be provided for AMS students and students Day event! that reside in Kawehno:ke.
When: Tuesday, November 20 | 3 PM Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena
A Rock & Skate will be held from 3-5 PM.
Come celebrate with face painting, door prizes, corn soup and more!
NATIONAL ADDICTIONS WEEK During the week of November 26-December 2 the al Addictions Awareness Week as a time to learn more Wholistic Health & Wellness Addictions and Prevention about addictions and what they can do to prevent them. Program will be hosting events for National Addictions Awareness Week. It is important to recognize this week in November and all of the good work that goes into assessing, counsel- Addictions to tobacco, alcohol and drugs can take tolls ing, treating, and recovery from substances abuse. on not only those who suffer from addictions, but on society as a whole. We hope everyone will use Nation- During the week, there will be some great events lined up, including: A workshop on Colonization effects & Addiction, • a mixed sweat will be held • Wholistic health is joining up with AMBE Alternative program to provide services through our addictions program • and more!
Please keep your eyes and ears on the look out as more information will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
To find out more information, please contact Bonnie Bradley at 613-575-2341 ext. 3109.
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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
ROADWAY AND RECONSTRUCTION UPDATES
The Department of Technical Ser- nis Court area will be closed start- The curbing will be installed to the vices provides the following update ing Tuesday October 9, 2018 – for international side service road once for a number of on-going projects: the construction of the Tennis court the International Road is complete. area. The retrofit of the tennis court Kawehno:ke Corridor Improve- includes the removal of the old exist- Kawehno:ke Hydro Pole Replace- ments ing fence to be replaced with a new ment The Seaway International Bridge 12’ high fence around the tennis Cornwall Electric was granted per- corporation and the MCA are work- court area. FBCL will remove the old mission by Council to replace exist- ing cooperatively to oversee the asphalt and replace it with a new as- demolition of the existing roadway phalt surface followed by a new ac- between the SIBC maintenance cess to the court area from the rec- facilities and the south approach reation road. The old lacrosse wall is of the South channel Bridge on found to be structurally unsafe and Kawehno:ke. The project paving will be demolished. FBCL has found is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2018, fol- resources to design and erect a new lowed by line painting, with the ex- wall in its place. MCA has contacted pectant completion for the Interna- the previous artist who has agreed tional Road section by the end of to repaint the wall under the direc- November. tion of the Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee. Street lights on Main Island Road east will For community safety - the Ten- be replaced.
Starting in the beginning of October, Cornwall Electric will begin to replace existing hydro electric utility poles with new ones.
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ROADWAY AND RECONSTRUCTION UPDATES
The Seaway International Bridge corporation and the MCA are working together to oversee the demolition of the existing roadway between SIBC maintenance facilities and the south approach of the South channel bridge on Kawehno:ke. ing hydro electric utility poles with ring the equipment will impact cus- Kawehno:ke Street Lighting new ones starting from the corridor, tomers by way of short-duration in- The MCA has provided approval to International Road, heading east on terruptions. Valard will make every move forward with installation of the main Island Road up to the for- effort to notify the customer of these new LED street lights on the Main mer Iroquois Water Plant location. power interruptions. The Poles will Island Road east, between Akwe- be cut but left in place, and will be sasne International Road and Philip- In the first week of October, the con- removed by Cornwall Electric once Hopps Memorial Road. Cornwall tractor brought in stringing equip- the communication wires are trans- Electric is reviewing the engineers ment to run the new conductor. ferred to the new poles. report to prepare for the street Please note, the effort of transfer- lighting as a safety requirement.
CONTACT US! Department of Technical Services Water / Wastewater Infrastructure (613) 575-2250 ext. 1003 Emergency (613) 575-2000 Maintenance Program After Hours Pager (518)404-3352 (613)-575-2250 ext. 1022 Office Hours Mon – Fri. 8AM-4PM (613) 933-4924 Roads Department Solid Waste Management (Garbage and Recycling) Central Dispatch (613) 575-2340 (613) 575-2250 ext. 1022 or (613) 938-5476 OCTOBER 2018 ONKWE’TA:KE Page 29
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
ROADWAY AND RECONSTRUCTION UPDATES
The installation work would occur This project is under the supervision next Spring. The funding for this and care of Jp2G Engineering Ser- is provided in part by the Ontario vices. Jp2G employs an Akwesasne Ministry of Transportation. community member that is also our More information will be provided project Engineer on site. to the community as it becomes available. Tsi Snaihne Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades Kana:takon School Underground The sewage treatment plant is an Storage Tank Removal upgrade to the pumping station River Road Reconstruction is projected to be The project includes removal of the complete by November 30, 2018. and lagoons that will allow capacity underground fuel oil storage tank, for more homes to be added to the the existing oil fired boiler system, munity Support by the end of May subdivision in the future. The proj- and replacement with new high ef- 2019. ect started at the end of August as ficiency propane boilers and pro- planned and on schedule, and is tar- pane tank supply system to supply Tsi Snaihne River Road geted to be completed by the end the school with a new state of the Reconstruction of April 2019. art boiler system for heating. The This project is the section of River MCA DTS had placed the project on Road located between Wade Laf- The Department of Technical Ser- Canada’s First Nations Infrastruc- rance Road and the Sugar Bush vices thanks you in advance for ture Investment Plan and it was fully Bridge. The work is on schedule and your patience while our projects funded this year. The work began projected to be completed by No- are under construction. If you have August 20th and is now complete. vember, 2018. comments, questions or concerns, please call the Department of Tech- Kana:takon Health Facility Community members had raised nical Services to leave your com- Renovations concerns about dump trucks driving ment for review and follow up at Everyone is asked to adhere to the too fast, and some private vehicles ext. 1003. safety/caution/no entrance regu- being damaged from the rough ter- lations signs, as well as the desig- rain, etc. The construction company Niawen. nated construction parking. The has been notified of this type of interior renovations are underway complaint. and progressing as scheduled. The completion dates for the Medical The speed limit for the construction Clinic and Traditional medicine of- area is 35km. those not obeying the fices is scheduled for the middle of 35km posting will be ticketed by the October, followed by Addictions AMPS. Community members and con- and Counselling, Holistic Health by struction vehicles are asked to slow the End of February 2019 and Com- down to ensure everyone’s safety.
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INVESTIGATION REGARDING OFF-DUTY AMPS OFFICER
On Monday, September 17, 2018, the Chief of Police of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) was notified that an off-duty AMPS member was arrested at the CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry.
Justin Delormier was not on active duty and has been on leave since 2016. He is no longer an employee of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The investigation into this matter is being conducted by the RCMP Cornwall Detachment and is currently on-going.
The AMPS Chief of Police would like to note that “Po- lice officers are held to a higher standard of integrity and trustworthiness within a community regardless if they are on or off duty. The AMPS is proud to serve our community, we stand together for the protection of our community members and we stand to do the right thing.”
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