The Salmon River Central School District in Akwesasne Mohawk Territory—which covers land in both Canada and the United States—has launched an investigation into photos circulated online of a wooden box allegedly used for student time outs. Former SRCSD Board Member Chrissy Jacobs stated that four parents came forward at a community meeting, stating that their children said they were “put in that box.” The SRCSD Board of Education issued a statement indicating that it had launched an independent investigation and placed several staff members on administrative leave. The board further acknowledged the incident as reopening “historical wounds and trauma” and extended an apology to all affected community members. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, which represents the community’s government on the US side of the border, has asked the board to issue a vote of no-confidence in the superintendent and to conduct an independent investigation.
