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One community divided by two countries will proceed with a planned roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine in similar yet very different ways. In two separate interviews, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Director of Health Services Michael Cook and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Abram Benedict shared plans for the recently approved COVID-19 vaccines. As the United States hit over 300,000 official deaths from the coronavirus New York State inoculated their first critical care nurse in New York on Monday. Sandra Lindsay, a nurse at Long Island Jewish...
Lighting up the holiday season and marking the end of a year we will not likely forget for a while, Akwesasne community members have decorated their homes with lights that shine just a bit brighter this year....
Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, B.C.), December 11, 2020 – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Jock as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, B.C.), December 11, 2020 – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Jock as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and...
In line with our commitment to provide timely and transparent updates, we would like to share that we received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) that three members of our staff at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Longterm Care Facility have tested positive for COVID-19 and this was detected by our regular nasopharyngeal swab surveillance testing. In line with our infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols, we are testing residents and staff in accordance with the guidance and direction of the EOHU. We anticipate the results...
Abraham C. Lazore, 41, tragically passed away Saturday morning, December 5, 2020 from injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle accident on Route 37. Abe was born January 21, 1979 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Mary (White) Lazore and the late Ronald James Lazore. He attended school at Salmon River Central. A marriage to Chelsea Oakes later ended in divorce. Abe loved spending time on the river on his boat, especially trips to spend time on Canal Island and doing small engine repair. Abe is... Full story
Noah Marc King, 48, a resident of Toby Roundpoint Road, Tsi Snaihne, left this earth too soon on December 5, 2020, only to join beloved family that has predeceased him including his son, George Marc King and mother, Christina King. Noah was born on May 25, 1972 in Cornwall, the son of Simon King and Christina King and was raised by his grandparents, Paul and Agnes King. He attended schools in Kanatakon and General Vanier in Cornwall. Noah worked throughout the community, delivering fuel for... Full story
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge Consultant, Sateiokwen Bucktooth, conducted a seed ceremony with a tobacco burning on Friday, December 4th to close the replanting season of Mohawk traditional medicinal seeds and food plants along the lower Grasse River. Due to the recent increase in COVID cases in the North Country, no community groups were included in ceremony to keep public safety measures intact. Remediation of contaminated soils and sediments will continue in the Arconic (former Alcoa) Superfund area along t...
Letter to the Editor Greetings to everyone from Corrales, New Mexico where we continue to "shelter at home," social distance, wear our masks and wash our hands as we have since March. How strange after 35 years of camps and travels to be sequestered and unable to gather in groups. But even though we had to cancel (nearly) all of our camps, we stayed open as a business and continued to manage our global mentor network and share our message of Natural and cultural awareness with our virtual...
To the Editor, I would like to say Niawen: Kowa to our leadership who have found so many ways to keep us safe and healthy during 2020. From quickly establishing the EOC’s that provided guidance and assistance and genuine concerns for our well-being., to inspiring and encouraging words to hepus through these tough times. The SRMT and MCA programs that have come up with so many creative ways to deliver quality services to our kids and elders to keep us fed, occupied and uplifted. So many Akwesasronon have gone about in their own quiet way to c...
Shawna Sylvester tragically passed on to the spirit world on December 5, 2020; age of 33 years. Loving girlfriend of the late Abraham Lazore. Beloved mother of Meesha Sylvester, Jayda Leaf, Raeya Leaf and Thomas Leaf. Cherished daughter of Thomas and Annabelle (née Trombley) Sylvester. Dear sister of Sonja Sylvester and T.J. Sylvester (Charmaine). Shawna will be missed by many family and friends. Attendance controlled visitation will be held at LAHAIE & SULLIVAN, CORNWALL FUNERAL HOME, WEST... Full story
By Andy Gardner WESTVILLE. A Malone man was arrested after fleeing police who tried to pull him over for going 95-mph in a 55-mph zone in Fort Covington. State police say they charged Anthony K. Walker, 35, with third-degree unlawfully fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, reckless driving and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Troopers say around 8:55 p.m. on Dec. 8, they tried to pull over the vehicle Walker was driving. He allegedly “failed to pull over and drove in a reckless manner, continuing into the town o...
BY ANDY GARDNER CANTON. Even though the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive in St. Lawrence County by the end of the week, keeping the coronavirus at bay will still require people to practice daily preventative measures. He also says he does not believe there is a need for a mass testing event in the county. Dr. Andrew Williams, St. Lawrence County Board of Health president, made the comment during the Monday, Dec. 14 Board of Legislators Services Committee meeting. “Does this mean the pandemic is over? I think the i...
Our sincere apologies to Kearin Adams, Indian Time misspelled her name in the story, “The man behind the scene and the team that makes it happen’ published on December 10, 2020, Vol 38 # 49....
The North Country Chamber of Commerce notes that Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has confirmed today in a Tweet that the existing personal travel restrictions at the U.S.-Canadian border will be extended for another month past the current expiration date of December 21, taking them to January 21. “This is, of course, 100% expected at this time, although it has come a bit earlier than the previous month to month extensions,” notes Garry Douglas, Chamber President. “The reality at this stage is that there is un...
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By Andy Gardner MOIRA. A fire reported at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 destroyed Martin’s Country Store and a neighboring pretzel factory on Franklin County Route 6. Moira Fire Chief Shawn Niles told NNY360 that the fire appears to have started in the pretzel bakery, located in a structure connected to the rear of the country store. The pretzel bakery was in Jefferson County until about two years ago, the publication said. There were no injuries to firefighters and one member of the Martin family was taken to a nearby hospital for p...
(Reprinted with approval from the Native North American Travelling College) Continued from last week SINGING SOCIETY RONTERENNOHTHA In almost every Iroquois community there are groups of men, women and young people who come together in their respective communities to sing social songs. These groups of people are referred to as the Singing Society. This Singing Society is a social and community organization. Some Iroquois Nations may have more than one singing society. For example: there may be in one community a society composed of men and anot...
1. Átste kanonhsaktónkie khahseraniiontónnions - I have hung lights outside along the house 2. Kanónhskon khahseraniiontónnions - I am hanging lights inside my house 3. Kahrhá:kon kenèn:kia'ks - I am cutting a pine tree in the woods 4. Kenen'tahní:nons - I am buying a pine tree 5. Kanónhskon katenen'tó:tha - I am putting up a tree inside 6. Onèn:ta ó:kwire aó:wen tekatáhstha khnióhtha - I am putting the tree in the stand 7. Tekahsirawèn:'eks ehtà:ke tsi iotkwí:rote - I am wrapping a blanke...
Montreal. With the winter season fast approaching, the Sûreté du Québec wishes to remind that it will be present on Sûreté du Québec territory snowmobile trails to ensure the safety of users and compliance with the laws in force. The purpose of the Sûreté du Québec police presence on Sûreté du Québec territory trails is to raise awareness among snowmobilers about responsible and safe behavior. Interventions will be carried out on the trails as well as at the crossings of public roads with snowmobilers who have behaviors that compromise...
Introducing: Maisie Summer General Born: July 7, 2020 Proud parents: Michelle Smoke and Justin General Proud Siblings: Zara, Jasmine, Tristan & Portia Proud Grandparents: Barbara & Greg Smoke Rowena & George General...
Name: Rory Anne Jock Born: December 4, 2020 Parents: Tyler & Brandy Jock Sibling: Rylee Maternal Grandparents: Wallace Jock & Judith Winters Paternal Grandparents: Nelson & Beulah Jock...
Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework includes five levels of public health measures: Green-Prevent, Yellow-Protect, Orange-Restrict, Red-Control, & Lockdown. Starting Monday, December 14, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit will move from the YELLOW-PROTECT level to the ORANGE-RESTRICT zone of the response framework. This classification applies to Akwesasne, as the northern portion of our community follows the direction of the EOHU. To view more implemented measures & Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework, please visit http://w...
This year the Friends of Iakhihsohtha Lodge are holding a 2020 Christmas Door Decorating Contest. Photos were posted on Monday, December 14, 2020 and the door with the most likes within a 24-hours period was the winner. Here are some of the decorated Christmas Doors at Iakhihsohtha Lodge. Click on additional Holiday Season at Iakhihsohtha Lodge to see more pics of this story....
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Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today WASHINGTON. U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland is a lead contender to become President-elect Joe Biden's Interior secretary, despite Democratic worry that her departure would leave them with a perilously thin majority in the House. Haaland, vice chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, is from New Mexico's Pueblos of Laguna and Jemez. She would make history as the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency. The Interior Department employs 70,000...
