Kenneth C. Crowe II is reporting for the Times Union the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration have announced the tribe will receive a $857,000 federal grant to promote tourism in northern New York through job and tourism business expansion under the Akwesasne Travel Program. The two-year grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan’s Indigenous Communities program. The Saint Regis Mohawk Indian Territory is located in the Hogansburg area in Franklin County. “Our region is rich in culture and history and this grant will allow us to continue sharing these vibrant community resources by investing in local business development and building our capacity...,” said James Lazore, the tribe’s division director in the Office of Economic Development. The project will fund three new full-time positions under tourism to develop new cultural experiences, provide more business support to tour partners, and to engage with regional partners and the travel-trade industry. Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Executive Director Tsiorasa Barreiro said the award was the result of the Tourism Team's efforts to support the Akwesasne Business Community, local artisans, and cultural resource organizations; such as the Akwesasne Cultural Center and Museum and the Native North American Travelling College. Read the full story in the Times Union.