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Winter Blues Bingo started on January 4th and ended on February 4th. Players received 3-on’s then had to play R – E – C and on the last card play on for a coverall. 35 numbers were called and then one number each evening at 6 p.m. Cards were free and distributed from the Recreation Center prior to the bingo starting. Congratulations to the following winners: Penny Peters made the letter “E” winning $300.00 Laura Thomas made the letter “C” winning $300.00 Rosalie Herne and KC Herne split the pot for making the letter “R”, each received $150.00...
By Mahlon Smoke Strong Roots Charitable Foundation held an essay contest for Middle and High School students and asked the question of "What are your strong roots?". The winner of the contest would win a brand-new Xbox gaming console. The winner of the contest is tenth grade student Tehoroniathe Conners, who was contacted and informed on February 6th. The contest was aiming to give hope to the community of Akwesasne youths during a tiring and turbulent time of the pandemic - going onto its...
Enníska/February 17, 2021 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed to the Mohawk Council of Akwe-sasne that new COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Government of Canada at border crossings will not apply to Akwesasne residents. Canada's Prime Minister Justine Trudeau announced that as of February 16, 2021, any non-essential travelers arriving in Canada from the United States by land and air are re-quired to submit a negative COVID-19 test taken in the past 72 hours. Akwesasne resident...
By Tsionatiio It was a passion for the natural and organic that inspired a business venture to provide families with medicinal remedies, and to learn how to make their own – Snipe Clan Botanicals. Sateiokwen Bucktooth created Snipe Clan Botanicals for her and her family while studying medicines in the SRMT's Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program (ACR). She chose the name 'Snipe Clan' because she's a member of the snipe clan and its 'important to stick to the roots of her identity'. Snipe C...
The Native American Journalists Association joins the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) in condemning the latest incidents of anti-Asian violence across the country and in its call for newsrooms to accurately cover such events. These attacks are a part of a disturbing trend of harassment and violence targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, exacerbated by xenophobia and discrimination stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. This violence includes AAPI journalists facing race-related harassment while doing...
Gloria Fadden, our rock, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on February 14th. Gloria was born in New York City and grew up in Akwesasne. Gloria married her husband, Carroll Fadden and together they went on to raise their family. She worked in retail and retired from Dey Bros. in Syracuse, NY. After retirement they moved to their favorite place, the Adirondacks where they enjoyed many more years together. Gloria was predeceased by her loving husband,... Full story
Dalton D. Cook, 24, of 2409 Chateaugay Street, unexpectedly passed away on February 1, 2021. Dalton was born on October 23, 1996 in Burlington, VT, son of Julius Cook and the late Audrey (Burns) Cook. He was a graduate of Salmon River Central School. He worked at the Casino, and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, whether hiking, playing sports or going on an adventure. He was a huge car enthusiast and liked watching He enjoyed playing many sports, attending others sporting events and watchin... Full story
Reprinted with permission from SmartNews/Smithsonian. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on Native American communities and, in particular, the Indigenous elders who often act as keepers of historical knowledge. To help keep these stories alive, reports Susan Montoya Bryan for the Associated Press (AP), the New York–based Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is providing more than $1.6 million in grants to digitize and share oral histories collected decades ago. “We thought now more than ever it not only important to update and...
12 The MCA’s Department of Health (DOH) has received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) that a staff member of the Iakhihsohtha Lodge has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID-19 test result was detected by Iakhihsohtha Lodge’s regular weekly nasal swab surveillance testing. The staff member is currently home in isolation. All staff, residents, and residents’ families have been notified. With community spread continuing to be a concern, this regular testing protocol helps us detect new positive cases, or any one t...
By Kaniehtonkie About a year into the global pandemic, as the worldwide death toll exceeds a dizzying 2.3 million and nearly half a million in the United States alone - hope has arrived in the form of multiple vaccines created in record time that have shown impressive success in preventing COVID-19. With the number of vaccinated individuals growing daily, many wonder: What previously risky activities are now safer with a vaccine? This is what the experts say about how to calculate the risks of some common activities after you’ve been vaccinated...
Last week was the first newspaper posting in an exceptionally long time. I had mentioned I formed a "Team" and we have plans for the ASD families in Akwesasne. We are in contact on a weekly basis for brainstorming and informational sessions. I was hoping to update them with community contact from last week's posting, however, I had not received any emails or calls for any interest in a committee. Which is okay, things are not expected to happen overnight. When it happens, it will happen. I will...
YEARS AGO THEY SAID: "Vast acres of land must be stripped for oil." THEY SAID: "Great forests of trees must be felled to make room for the growing population, and to make room for more roads, industries, parks, golf courses, country clubs and houses." THEY SAID: "Another country wanted all the timber it could get." They said: "They would plant stands of seedlings (to replace the trees removed), and give them forty years to grow - large enough to out again." THEY SAID: "The poisons used were not...
8. Teka'niá:nawenks - Mittens, I am putting on mittens 27. Tewaka'niá:nawen - Mittens, I am wearing mittens 28. Kaníhkia'ks - Necklace, I am putting on a necklace 29. Wakaníhkien - Necklace, I am wearing a necklace 30. Tekatháhsterenks - Pants, I am putting on pants 31. Tewakatháhsteren - Pants, I am wearing pants 32. Kanihsnonhsawì:tha - Ring, I am putting on a ring 33. Wakanihsnonhsawì:ton - Ring, I am wearing a ring 34. Katenia'taránia'ks - Scarf, I am putting on a scarf 35. Wakateni...
Reprinted with permission from High Country News After decades of battling misinformation, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes recover their lands and the herd. When Shane Morigeau was growing up on the Flathead Indian Reservation, he knew that the land inside the fenced National Bison Range was different from the tribal lands elsewhere on the reservation, at the base of Montana’s Mission Mountains or the shores of Flathead Lake. He remembers being a kid in his dad’s truck, driving past while his father explained that the lands inside t...
By Vincent Schilling. Reprinted with permission by Indian Country Today. Navajo language versions of the Disney films 'Finding Nemo' and 'Star Wars: A New Hope' are now available on the Disney+ streaming service. In 2013, Navajo language speakers worked in collaboration with Lucasfilms to bring "Star Wars: A New Hope" to locations across the Navajo Nation. The effort took three years to complete. On July 3, 2013, approximately 200 people packed into a Window Rock stadium to watch the film...
In consultation with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the AMBE Board of Trustees, AMBE has made the decision to adjust its reopening dates at our schools and centers. The safety of our staff, students and ultimately the community of Akwesasne has been our number one priority throughout the looming threat and potential spread of the Covid-19 virus and its variants. Please be advised that all dates are tentative and are subject to change based on the number of positive cases of Covid-19. The following changes are being applied to the AMBE...
On February 11, 2021, at approximately 7:33 p.m., State Police responded to a car-pedestrian crash on County Route 8 in the town of Malone. An investigation revealed that 65-year-old Carolyn P. Lamondie of Constable, was standing in the roadway when she was struck by a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu operated by 19-year-old Trent D. Terrance of Hogansburg. While troopers were investigating at the scene, it was discovered that, prior to Lamondie being struck, a hit and run crash had occurred. Troopers determined that a 2013 Dodge Caravan operated by 33-ye...
The Regional Emergency Response Council (RERC) is happy to announce a fourth round of emergency food hampers. This initiative will support our most vulnerable residents across Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne and is made possible by the Social Services Relief Fund. If you or someone you know is in need of a little extra support this March, please phone 613-936-0306 ext.253. Leave a detailed message with your name, phone number, full address, and how many people live in your household. Someone will return your call to...
Repritned with permission from Indian Country Today. The powerful image of a red handprint has come to symbolize the Missing Murdered Indigenous Women movement as a way to represent the thousands of women who have been silenced. Beyond politics and detective work, the handprint has found its way into art and fashion as a way to raise awareness. One of the more striking creations is a new line from Sky Eagle Collective, designed by Creative Director Dante Biss-Grayson, Osage Nation. He has made...
Claire Adams Sierrah Adams Wayde Adner Porter Aldrich Lyten Anderson Reed Armstrong Melani Arquette Aviah Back Kenna Back Maison Back Gracie Barnes O’nahkwiio Barnes Parker Barnes Kaleia Bearshield-Tarbell Lanalia Bearshield-Tarbell Colten Benedict Cullen Benedict Karter Benedict Kaydence Benedict Cadence Benedict-Summers Christopher Benedict-Summers Justin Bennor Harlee Bero-King Kailani Bigtree Marley Bigtree Rawson Bigtree Wren Bigtree Zoey Bodette Kyle Boots Snow Boots Terry Brown Jr. Kenadie Buckshot Kendal Buckshot Kollyns Buckshot S...
Backcountry downhill skiers, snowboarders, and others who may traverse slides or steep, open terrain in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks should be aware of and prepared for avalanche conditions, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos advised today. “Recent storms have resulted in a significant amount of new snow and we are expecting an increase in the number of recreational enthusiasts visiting the High Peaks to snowshoe, cross country ski, or simply enjoy the pristine surroundings,” Com...
By Kaniethonkie A young mother of six was released from a Saskatchewan women’s prison on January 20th only to be found frozen in a residential area of Saskatoon. The death of Kimberly Squirrel, 34-years-old and member of the Yellow Quill First Nation could have been alive today if her family had been told she was being released from prison. The Yellow Quill First Nation is about 250 kilometers east of Saskatoon. Kimberly’s sister Kara Squirrel told CBC, “She was like my best friend ... I should have been the first person to get notified becau...
Reprinted with permission from EcoWatch A new report by a commission of health experts found 22,000 deaths in 2019 were caused by Trump’s failed environmental policies alone. The report was published this week by The Lancet, an esteemed medical journal whose “wade into the politics behind health policy is highly unusual,” Bloomberg Green reported. But while the journal’s editor Richard Horton has faced controversy before, the study was co-authored by 33 scientists, signaling “a changing time,” Gretchen Goldman, a research director at the Union...
Akwesasronon were busy this past week trying to keep up with the snow and have fun in the snow. Send Indian Time photos you've taken this winter and please include a caption. Thanks, and stay warm, stay safe....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe are encouraging residents to "adopt a fire hydrant" near their home and keep snow shoveled away. This will ensure hydrants are visible and will greatly speed the response time in case of an emergency. Time spent by firefighters searching for and clearing hydrants buried in drifts or plowed snow is precious time lost for saving a victim's life or to fight a spreading fire....
