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by Melinda Myers Add a warm, cozy feel to this year's gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey these emotions or as a good excuse to add more plants to your landscape. This is the 25th year the Pantone Color Institute has selected a color that reflects the spirit of the times. These are colors you are...
Indian Time Newspaper was created in 1983. That’s 41 years, 3 months and two weeks of bringing news, announcements, notices, ads, gardening columns, a Mohawk language lesson and a culture column, community events and more. We also include solemn obituaries and cheerful birth announcements. Indian Time has withstood – through the dark and turbulent times of Akwesasne and the joyous times – from announcing remarkable accomplishments of our community members to the traumatic inducing events that make front page for the wrong reasons. I’m honored... Full story
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. The total eclipse will last for three minutes and 14 seconds in the North Country, but the partial eclipse – when the moon begins to move in front of the sun – will last about 45 minutes before and after that time. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar...
On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse is expected to cross the lands of the Haudenosaunee. This is an important reminder of the beginning of the Haudenosauneee and the creation of the oldest democratic government, Kaienerako:wa – The Great Law of Peace, on Turtle Island. Long ago, it was a dark time for the people as we forgot the ways the Creator gave us. We replaced our ways with anger, revenge, jealousy, hatred, and war. Death and destruction surrounded all of the people. The Creator sent a messenger to bring peace. We call him the Peace M...
A total solar eclipse is like nature's own cinematic blackout. The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, causing the Moon to cast a shadow on Earth, briefly turning day into an eerie twilight. It's a cosmic rarity that'll paint the skies with wonder and captivate countless spectators. It's not just a once-in-a-lifetime thing; it's a once-in-several-centuries kind of deal. This spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. Most solar...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will be holding the annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Onerahtó:kha/April 20, 2024. There are three (3) positions open: one (1) Tribal Chief, one (1) Tribal Sub-Chief and one (1) Tribal Clerk. The Caucus will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Ionkwakiohkwaró:ron Tribal Administration Building for nominations per each respective position. The ‘un-official’ list of all nominees will be posted by Friday, April 26, 2024 and the “official” list will be posted no later than F...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, with the support of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is taking proactive steps to enhance community safety and security with the installation of community safety street cameras throughout our jurisdiction. They stated this initiative reflects ‘our ongoing commitment to fostering a secure environment for all community members.’ Installations have begun and will continue until the project is completed throughout our jurisdiction. The southern portion of Akwesasne has already implemented their initiative, and we...
MALONE – Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES inducted North Franklin Educational Center students into the National Technical Honor Society Thursday night. Nineteen Career and Technical Education students from throughout northern Franklin County were chosen to be inducted into the honor society: Building Trades Cooper Funk, Malone Jacob Lasalle, North Bangor Garrett Osborn, Malone Olivia Wilson, St. Regis Falls Cosmetology Rabecca Bennett, Malone Layla Gervais, North Bangor Tia Jock, Malone Hayley Robi...
AKWESASNE - Louise "Katsitsientha" Cook, 90, of 131 Cook Road, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Tsiionkwanonhsote, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Louise was born on July 20, 1933, on Kawehnoke, daughter of the late Sam Michael and Julia (Jacobs) David. When her mother died young, she was raised by her aunt and uncle Maude and Andrew Jacobs, along with their children Elizabeth and Dennis Jacobs. On June 26, 1954, she married Joseph J. Cook at the... Full story
Donald Gary "Tehonatake" Fadden, Wolf Clan, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 16, 2024. Don was born on June 12, 1966 in Saranac Lake, NY and was raised in Onchiota, NY. Don attended Bloomingdale elementary and graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1984. He received his Associates Degree from North Country Community College and worked for various places in the Saranac Lake region including Currier Press and for the Saranac Lake School District. He was affectionately known as "M... Full story
TSI TETEWATATKENS 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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS: March 28th-Kenny Terrance March 29th-Kathy Colburn March 31st-M. Maxine Stone Activities: Fri. March 29th – Closed No further information at this time L... Full story
Elizabeth Edwards has requested letters of Administration on the Estate of Catherine S. Edwards, of Akwesasne, NY. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said Estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Tribal Court by April 23, 2024. Any Creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at (518) 358-6300....
Saturday March 30, 2024 10am to 5pm @ Snye Homemakers Bring a reusable bag for a chance to win a prize....
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. HOLY WEEK - HOLY THURSDAY MARCH 28, 2024 7:00 PM Offered for: Katherine (Kateri) Jacobs from the funeral collection HOLY WEEK - GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 29, 2024 3:00 PM READING OF THE PASSION VENERATION OF THE CROSS-COMMUNION SERVICE HOLY WEEK - HOLY SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2024 7:00 PM Offered for: Charles Charlie Peters from the funeral collection EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31, 2024 6:30 AM Offered for: Mose McDonald Sr. by RJ Dolly and the...
Monthly Meeting Notice - Saturday April 6, 2024, 11 am at Arena Turtle Room...
By Isaac White South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s comments about tribal governments and their members have led to an uproar within the state’s Native American communities. During events in Mitchell and Winner on March 13, Noem made remarks that have been widely criticized by tribal leaders from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, and Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, prompting them to call for an official apology from the governor. The crux of the controversy stems from Noem’s accusations directed at tribal council members for allegedly obstr...
Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than April 29, 2024. Claimants:Venita Loran 304 State Route 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655 Kim Loran 304 State Route 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655 Respondents: Bernard Loran, Jr. 306 State Route 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655 Michael...
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and Faith keepers hereby announce the Maple Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. Please bring Corn mush, Corn bread, Maple Syrup, Sap and eating utensils. Traditional dress appreciated. All Onkwehonwe are welcome. Niawenkowa!...
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Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023-24 School Year: Art Teacher Driver Education Teacher Elementary Teacher Home & Careers/Middle Level CTE Teacher Occupational Therapist Reading Teacher Special Education Teachers Technology Teacher Application Deadline: Until Filled Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Salmon River...
DESCRIPTION A. Provide labor, materials, equipment, and services to perform operations required for the construction of five new single-family homes as outlined herein and as shown on the accompanying contract documents. B. Project: Kahwa:tsire Housing Community- Construction of five single family homes. Project is located at 249 Helena Rd, Hogansburg, New York 13655. Bids signed and under seal, executed, and dated will be received at the office of the Akwesasne Housing Authority at 378 State Route 37, Suite A, Hogansburg, NY 13655 before 2:00...
TORONTO – The Gen7 Fuel bank account at BMO’s North Bay branch has been frozen after KMPG’s lawyers at Bennett Jones LLP presented a letter demanding the action. The letter was issued to the bank as part of KMPG’s court-appointed monitoring of the debt restructuring process for Ontario Energy Traders Inc. (OTE), a company and a legal proceeding that KPMG has acknowledged has no relationship to Gen7 and OTE’s Canadian Creditor’s Arrangement Act (CCAA) filing. Gen7 develops long term viable businesses by assisting First Nation individuals...
The Department of Health (DOH) is announcing to the community that the Knowledge Keepers who will be working within the community to assist in the completion of the Regional Health Survey (RHS) have been identified. The Regional Health Survey is a Canada-wide survey for First Nations people living in first nations territories and communities. The survey is planned and funded nationally by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) and the allocated funding is to be administered by the Chiefs of Ontario (COO). Now in its fourth...
If you can identify this woman, please contact Indian Time. Photo from the family of Sue Ellen Herne. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
WARRANT, SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Jordan Smoke, 32, of Cornwall, was arrested on March 21, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with theft under $5,000. It is alleged on Feb. 6, 2024, the man attended a Second Street East business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the item. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On March 21, 2024, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. The warrant was executed and he was r...
