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After forty years of delivering Indian Time Newspaper (IT) every Thursday, IT was forced to publish on Fridays. Along with a change in the date of publication, the newspaper itself changed from a tabloid type of paper that typically measures 11 by 17 into a smaller, somewhat squarish paper. Contrary to what sometimes appears to be smaller print, the text and font remained the same size. This all began the third week of October 20, 2022, for Vol. 40 #42. IT is printed by Johnson Newspaper Corporation (JNC), located in Watertown, NY. Originally,...
Students at the Salmon River Elementary School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for December was friendship. Tameka Thompson from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program...
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AKWESASNE – Following the informal Justice Strategy Needs Assessment Survey that closed last month, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts are hosting a community meeting on Okaristiiahne/Thursday, Tsiothohrkó:wa/ January 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the results of the survey and obtain additional community comments on justice needs and planning. This will be a hybrid meeting where members can join the meeting in-person at Ionkwakiohkwaróron Admin Building, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, or join virtually by using the ZOOM link loc...
Elda Benedict Cook opened the door to her home, her oxygen tube trailing behind her, a reminder of the tubercular lung that was removed so very long ago. At 96 years old, she is full of charm, humor and fascinating memories. I arrived at her cozy log home in Hogansburg, along the St. Lawrence River, to learn about her past. As a young woman, Cook was treated for tuberculosis in Saranac Lake, not far from her childhood home, but it might as well have been the moon. At her kitchen table, sun light...
By Kaniehtonkie. National Ribbon Skirt Day comes from the story of Isabella Kulak, a young girl shamed by a staff member at her Saskatchewan elementary school for wearing a ribbon skirt to a formal event at the school in 2020. When Kulak returned to school after the holidays on Jan. 4, 2021, a crowd of women wearing ribbon skirts led her to class, along with chiefs from surrounding the First Nations, as a show of support. That's why Jan. 4, 2023, was chosen as National Ribbon Skirt Day. The...
Indian Time Staff After nearly 48 hours with no power, electricity was restored to the districts of Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday January 6, 2023. Grand Chief of The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and MCA executive director Ann Seymour spoke about the dire situation which faced the community on 97.3 CKON with Reen Cook on Friday afternoon, prior to power being restored. “The Quebec Hydro liability has always been an ongoing challenge for us in our community. We have been having several conversations with Hydro Q...
AKWESASNE – Eleanor A. Ransom, 78, of Helena Road, passed away Thursday evening, January 5, 2023, at Massena Hospital after a brief illness. Eleanor was born on February 11, 1944 in Malone, the daughter of the late Angus and Mildred (Ransom) Bero. She attended St. Regis Mohawk and Salmon River Central School. On February 9, 1963, she married Thomas G. Ransom at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Arsenault, officiating. Thomas sadly predeceased her on June 18, 1986. Eleanor worked for a... Full story
On Friday, Jan. 6, members of the greater Salmon River Central School District community came out to the Thomas C. Cavanaugh Arena to show their support for two members of the Salmon River Community. The 'Purple Out' event was held, encouraging community members to wear purple clothing to the game, which signifies support for cancer awareness. Gary Collette, a Salmon River Board of Education member, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. His son, Evan Collette, is also a Salmon River...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Warren P.A. Gorrow and Shirley Gorrow of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Craig Gorrow. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Craig Gorrow and Cherie Jock. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the vailidity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than February 11, 2023. (30 Days after posted)...
A petition to be named Executor in the estate of Barbara Jane Dence Garrow, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Cecil Garrow in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to challenge the validity of Barbara Jane Dence Garrow’s will or the appointment of Cecil Garrow as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by February 4, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present in their i...
CORNWALL – Michael J. Lazore, 65, of Third Street East, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home. Michael was born in Cornwall on July 10, 1957, the son of the late Alex Wilson and Cecilia (Mitchell) Lazore. He was raised in Snye where he attended Snye elementary schools before going to Bishop MacDonnell School and graduated from General Vanier High School. He continued his education at St. Lawrence College and studied culinary arts at Algonquin College in Ottawa. He used his... Full story
AKWESASNE – Robert J. Tarbell, affectionately known as Bobby or Lubby, 75, of 1100 State Route 37, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home peacefully in his sleep. Lubby was born on December 7, 1947 at the family home in Hogansburg, the son of the late Lawrence and Charlotte (David) Tarbell. He entered the US Army on July 27, 1967, serving his country until his honorable discharge on July 25, 1969. On August 23, 1975, he married Jane M. St. Ann at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. F... Full story
Akwesasne: Perry J. Point "Kakwirake:ron", Wolf Clan, 41, of Akwesasne joined back to the Spirit world on January 7, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Perry was born August 4, 1981 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of the late Percy and Karen (Johnson) Point. He attended General Vanier Secondary School (G.V.S.S.). On August 3, 2013 he married Hattie Pyke. Perry was a long time Carpenter most recently working with Heritage Homes in Massena. He enjoyed building things for his wife, fishing, fires, movie... Full story
ST. REGIS MOHAWK SENIOR CENTER 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club Dues for 2023 You can mail in your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS Jan. 13th-Richard A. Herne Jan. 14th-Dean Martin Jan. 15th-Jake LaFrance Jan. 16th-Marlene McGregor Jan. 17th-Jeffra Montroy & Keith Edwards Jan. 18th-Cheryl Holmes & Robin Miller... Full story
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Lilly L. Benedict, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Tess Benedict. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Tess benedict or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Tess Benedict must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than January 31, 2023....
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING MASKS AT ALL TIMES. THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2023 10:00 AM TSIIONKWA- NONHTSO:TE Offered for: Marita Skidders by the St. Regis Family THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Wallace Roundpoint Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis family FRIDAY JANUARY 13, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Tanner Jock from the funeral collection SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Lena Day, Memorial Birthday by the St. Regis family SUNDAY JANUARY 15, 2023...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Alexina (McDonald) Auger, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Joel Auger. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Joel Auger. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later that January 15, 2023....
