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A “Hogansburg” man is facing federal drug charges after being caught in Oswego County with 110 pounds of cocaine. Jake Patnode, 24, was charged on Saturday, February 10, 2018 with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Syracuse. According to a criminal complaint filed in Syracuse, Oswego County sheriff’s deputies seized approximately 50 kilograms (110 pounds) of cocaine from a vehicle driven by Patnode. He was stopped going northbound on Interstate Route 81 in the Town of Hasting...
The Akwesasne Labor Market Information Study (ALMIS) is a comprehensive project sponsored by the Akwesasne Area Management Board (AAMB). The study is being conducted with community participation and completed through a survey format. AAMB designed this project to collect data on a range of labor issues, such as labor turnover, hard to fill positions, recruitment difficulties, and current and future skill shortages. The goal of the ALMIS process is to "support and strengthen Akwesasne's Labor...
(February 13, 2018) The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing community member. Donald "Do" Johnson was last seen on the afternoon of Friday, February 9, 2018, in Kana:takon (St. Regis). Donald was believed to be wearing a dark green jacket and blue jeans. Donald is 31 years old, approximate height of 5' 2" and approximately 165 lbs. He has black hair, worn short, and has a dark complexion. He has a paralyzed left arm. Police learned from the...
Submitted by Alison Benedict, SRMS Assistant Principal The St. Regis Mohawk School was well represented at the recent All-County Music Festival hosted by Salmon River Central School February 2nd and 3rd with four students singing in the Treble Choir. Fifth grade students Phoebe Derouchie-Pyke, Kayianna King, Isabelle Sunday and Jaileigh Karonhiakiaratas Back were selected by their chorus teacher Mr. Warren Potter and joined with students from each of the schools in northern Franklin County to...
This analysis was submitted by Doug George-Kanentiio who thought it was an excellent summation of the Colten Boushie case. At the requests from several friends, Robert Feist, Esq., a practicing lawyer from Norsasklaw, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, wrote an analysis of the trail of Gerald Stanley, the white farmer accused of killing Colton Boushie. Boushie and several friends were heading home after a day of swimming. Their vehicle took a flat and they stopped at the Stanley farm looking for help. There, Boushie was shot in the back of the...
Dozens showed up for outdoor Winter Carnival fun at Generations Park on Saturday, Feb. 9 and the St. Regis Mohawk School on Sunday, Feb. 10. A highlight of Saturday were sled rides from a team that competes in the Iditarod dogsled races in Alaska. The four-person outfit included Spencer Thew of Canton, racers Natalie Vandermerwe and her husband Andre Vandermerwe and dog handler Nick Jackman. Leading up to that was a snow obstacle course put together by several Akwesasne fitness programs. They...
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The crowning for the 2018 Winter Carnival's King and Queen took place at the SRMT Office for the Aging on Friday February 9th at 4 pm. Leona Barnes, who is a part of the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment, read the letter submitted by the family of the king and queen nominated for this year's Winter Carnival. There were a total of three couples nominated for this year's Akwesasne Winter Carnival's King and Queen. After reading the letter, the King and Queen were announced in front of...
With the Akwesasne Winter Carnival starting on Thursday, Feb 8, Iakhihsohtha Snowflake Gathering announced this year's King and Queen are Lily Benedict and Dennis McDonald. They were crowned at Iakhihsohtha and surrounded by friends and family to help celebrate their crowning. According to Sue Smoke, Activities Supervisor, the King and Queen are usually chosen by the front line staff through a ballot. While there is no criteria for who they pick, the staff will usually pick who they feel would...
A karaoke contest was held at AMS on Thursday February 8th, as a part of the 2018 Akwesasne Winter Carnival. The event was sponsored by the Kawehnoke Recreation Committee and organized by Basil Lazore and Rock Star Party Entertainment (Rod Rivette). The event began at 7 pm with local talent signing up and preparing to go on stage. There was a lot of talent of all ages. Everyone was able to choose the song of their choice, even community members who decided to join the contest last minute were...
February 10 - In the morning, a small but determined group of runners and walkers came out to the Tewatahita Walking Trail dressed in red and ready to run/walk to promote a healthy lifestyle. Even as the snow and sleet were slowly coming down, this wasn't enough to stop them. The runners and walkers earned chances to win prizes for first place and for the Winter Carnival Grand Prize. Inside the Senior's Center, two nurses offered to check the blood pressures of anyone who had come out to the...
The Akwesasne Winter Carnival held their 20th event in several locations this year. On Sunday, the ever-popular Newspaper Fashion was held at the St. Regis Mohawk School cafeteria. For the tenth year in a row families gathered to created 'fashion' out of discarded newspapers. Over the years Leona Barnes, creator and organizer of the Fashion Show has found what works and what doesn't to create a fashion wonder in just one hour – great tape!...
This years Wild Game Cook-off and Meat Pie/Apple Pie & Cake Decorating Contest brought out a number of chefs, bakers and homemakers entering their best creations. The Wild Game Cook-off featured walleye chowder, venison stir-fry, fried venison and number of other dishes. Blue Thompson and his son Brody brought some mouthwatering dishes to taste. But the winner did a take on the shish kabob with skewers of fried bread, green peppers, onions and venison. Sandra Fox walked away with her cherry pie...
The 27th Annual Akwesasne Winter Carnival's Closing Ceremonies were held at the St. Regis Mohawk School on Sunday, February 11th at 5 pm. After the four days full of activities, the Winter Carnival wrapped up with the announcement of the winners of all the prizes. This year there was a total of five prizes drawn at the closing ceremonies. A grand prize of a two-night getaway for a family of 6 to the Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls. There was also a Dinner and Movie package, a one-year of Green...
Massena – Mary Iva Manning, age 76, passed away early Monday morning, February 12, 2018, at Massena Memorial Hospital. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Calling hours for Iva will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 16, 2018 at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Massena with Rev. Mark R. R... Full story
Indian Time, in Vol. 36 #6, in the article “Community Recognition Awards, Implementation of Seniors Benefit and 10 Mil Grant Highlight SRMT Feb. Monthly Meeting” should have read, “the proposed cost would be $168.14 per year”. Instead it was incorrectly written as “$168.14 per month”. We sincerely apologize for this mistake and for any inconvenience this may have caused....
A special thank you to everyone who donated goodies to the Tsi Snaihne School Cake Walk auction on February 6, 2018. $487.65 was raised towards a field trip for the Early Years students. Nia:wenko:wa to Mallory Benedict, Javan Cook, and Natalie Jacobs from the Parent Committee for organizing and helping with the fundraiser....
Keep the Conversation Going: Sekon, Hello: Last month, January, I went to court because of an elderly Mohawk and his much younger non-native girlfriend. It’s not one of the greatest moments in my life but I’m ok. Because there are no policies, or guidelines set in place, he along with many others take advantage and bring their girlfriends and boyfriends to our reservation. The point is, however, if a Mohawk elder takes advantage then others won’t care and do the same. Many already have. I spoke with my Aunt last year. She told me in the early...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 8, 2018) – The most in-depth drowsy driving research ever conducted in the U.S. using footage of everyday drivers found that the percentage of crashes involving drowsiness is nearly eight times higher than federal estimates indicate, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The difficulty in detecting drowsiness following a crash makes drowsy driving one of the most underreported traffic safety issues. The new research provides an unprecedented analysis of in-vehicle dashcam video from more than 700 crashes, co...
In the spirit of unity and fairness for First Nations people across Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne sends this message of support to the family of Colten Boushie. Akwesasne stands with you in your fight for justice. We send this message of hope and strength to your family and the Red Pheasant First Nation. Colten will not be forgotten. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne believes that justice has not prevailed in this case and we call upon the Government of Canada to walk their talk and make improvements. You cannot continue to allow...
Submitted by Lynda Brown 73% of students made Honour Roll at Tsi Snaihne School for the 1st Term Report Card....
Tsi Snaihne School students moving on to the United Counties Science Fair. L-R: Kakwitene Thompson, Ms. Ransom and Makyrie White. Photo submitted by Lynda Brown....
Fri. Feb. 16th Dr. Saylor, AMC 9:00-11:30-minor emergency walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn, AMC 9:00-11:30-by appt. Mon. Feb. 19th Closed Tues. Feb. 20th No provider Wed. Feb. 21st Dr. Letourneau, AMC 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:00-by appt. Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha Well Women’s Clinic 9:15-2:30-by appt. Thurs. Feb. 22nd Dr. Levac, AMC 9:00-3:30-by referral/follow-up appt. Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha 9:00-11:30-by appt. 1:30-2:30-by appt....
Fri. Feb. 16th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-same day appt. Mon. Feb. 19th Closed Tues. Feb. 20th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-same day appt. Wed. Feb. 21st Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-same day appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. Thurs. Feb. 22nd Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt....
Fri. Feb. 16th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-12:00-by appt. Mon. Feb. 19th Closed Tues. Feb. 20th No provider Wed. Feb. 21st No provider Thurs. Feb. 22nd Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-4:00-same day appt....
