Tag: Mohawk

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council hosts US Dept. of Transportation’s Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council welcomed U.s. Department of Transposrtation Assistant Secretary for the Office of Tribal Government Affairs Arlando Teller to cultivate a partnership focused on improving transportation infrastructure in Akwesasne. The Tribal Council and Colleen Thomas, on behalf of Planning and Infrastructure, reviewed  roadway conditions on the southern portion of Akwesasne. Assistant […]

Eight Saint Regis Mohawk Citizens Arrested in Landback Protest

This week, eight Saint Regis Mohawk tribal members were arrested by New York state police and charged with trespassing and conspiracy, for attempting to reclaim tribal land on Barnhart Island. On the evening of May 21, 2024, New York State Police responded to Barnhart Island in upstate New York for a criminal mischief complaint, according […]

Mohawk Valley Student of the Week: Here are the nominees

This week’s nominees for the Mohawk Valley Student of the Week include a senior heading to a prestigious university on a full scholarship, a scholar athlete who serves as a mentor for elementary students and a triple threat, accomplished in academics, sports and music. The Observer-Dispatch and Times Telegram have teamed up to launch a Student of the Week feature, […]

Mohawk Valley couples, business owners share deep love

Love is in the air in the Mohawk Valley, and so is the smell of great food. Carlloyd Gowe, owner of Island Breeze Bar & Grill in Utica, cooks his signature jerk chicken on the outdoor grill year-round, even when the snow is up to his knees. His wife Sandra Gowe, who co-owns the business, […]