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  • Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise donates to local food banks!

    Apr 9, 2020

    The Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise was able to provide some good news during a bleak week. This week much needed groceries with a wholesale value exceeding $4000 were delivered to two of Cornwall's food banks..... $2000 each, to both the Agape Centre and the Salvation Army. This was truly an exercise in teamwork by the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise and members of our community. Rotarians worked hard raising the funds through both the Cornwall Bingo Hall events and doing 50/50 at the Cornwall...

  • Data, story summaries, lists of closures, resources from Indian Country Today

    Apr 9, 2020

    Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media April 8, 2020 9:15 pm EDT Cases confirmed in the Indian health system: 656 Total deaths in the Indian health system: 28 From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Only updated once a day, Monday through Friday) April 7, 2020, 9:15 pm EDT Total cases: 374,326 Total deaths: 12,064 COVID-19 Tracker around the world As of April 7, 2020, 9:15 pm EDT by the World Health Organization Total cases confirmed: 1,282,931 Deaths: 72,774 211...

  • The official Covid-19 Mixtape

    Apr 9, 2020

    • Stand back – Stevie Nicks • Don’t Stand So Close To Me – The Police • Good Times, Bad Times – Led Zeppelin • Paranoid Black Sabbath • Keep Your Hands To Yourself – Georgia Satellites • I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles • Changes – David Bowie • I Want A New Drug – Huey Lewis and The News • Bad Case Of Loving You(Doctor, Doctor) – Robert Palmer • Roll Me Away – Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band • (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones • Life’s Been Good So Far – Joe Walsh • Ridin’ the Storm Out – REO Speedwagon...

  • First Nations take steps to protect themselves

    Apr 9, 2020

    By Kaniehtonkie Across Canada, First Nations have taken steps to safely secure and protect their communities. Nearby, Kahnawake has sealed off their land from non-community members. They are open, but not open in a sense. Thousands of miles away on the west coast, the Haida Nation archipelago is off limits to tourists. According to CBC, tourists were “immediately turned around and sent home,” said Gudee Gud Dlaay.ya Vince Collison who, days later, was still angry that people even made the journey. “Tourists for some odd reason thought they...

  • FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER COVID-19 UPDATE

    Apr 9, 2020

    (April 8, 2020) Malone, NY. Franklin County Public Health and Franklin County Emergency Operation Center report that as of this release there are a total of 9 individuals with confirmed tests for COVID-19 in Franklin County. There are an additional 28 individuals that are “Suspect” (individuals that have had a confirmed primary contact with a known positive individual or an individual that is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of COVID-19) and a total of 113 individuals are currently quarantined that are awaiting test results or are exp...

  • Health board president: St. Lawrence County has 'most rapidly growing incidence' of COVID-19 in all of NY state

    Andy Gardner|Apr 9, 2020

    By Andy Gardner A doctor who is among public health officials leading St. Lawrence County’s fight against the coronavirus says the virus is spreading quicker here than anywhere else in the state. Also, the county’s public health director said through the contact tracing process, officials have determined that all of the county’s cases are connected. Dr. Andrew Williams commented on the local infection rate during the Monday, April 6 St. Lawrence County legislature meeting held online via the Zoom platform. At the time he said that, there were...

  • April Juneberries

    Apr 9, 2020

    Submitted by Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist A regional attraction opens each April, and for roughly four weeks – depending on shade, aspect and elevation – you can view the “show” at many open-air venues near you. The performance is free, although only matinees are available. The springtime event is the blossoming of a widespread, though strangely little-known, early-flowering plant. Depending on who you ask, it might be described as either a tree or a shrub, which makes me wonder if it’s hiding something. In fact, this thing has more...

  • Police Blotter

    Apr 9, 2020

    St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter On March 14, Melanie J. Flynn, 60, of Massena was charged with speeding (52-35 mph zone). She was released with an appearance ticket for a later date. On March 14, Justine D. King, 35, of Hogansburg was charged with failure to yield right of way, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operation. She was released with an appearance ticket for a later date. On March 14, Alexander C. Thompson, 61, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). He was released with an...

  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes

    Apr 9, 2020

    Ingredients FOR CUPCAKES: 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 c. cinnamon sugar 1 c. Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal FOR FROSTING: 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 3 c. powdered sugar Pinch of kosher salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 3 tbsp. heavy cream Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, for garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS: Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Prepare cake batter according to...

  • Phillip Lazore, Gordon Jacobs, Brian Lazore and Harlen Edwards

    Apr 9, 2020

    Left to Right: Phillip Lazore, Gordon Jacobs, Brian Lazore and Harlen Edwards. Hanging out at A'nowara'ko:wa Arena for a birthday party (approximately 1997). 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....

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Apr 9, 2020

    Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:00pm - offered for Danny Bero, by Lorraine Bero. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Colton Hart, by Family. Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for David Francis, by Funeral Collection. Friday, April 17, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Louise Jacobs, by Funeral Collection. For the time being, ALL Mass intentions will be offered for the families in the Rectory- Chapel. No more than 2 people may attend. FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAM: The Bishop of Valleyfield has issued the following regulation:...

  • NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY

    Apr 9, 2020

    In response to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe continues to implement protective measures to ensure the ongoing health, safety and well-being of the Akwesasne community at-large. There is now one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the community as well as two people who are in self-isolation. As a result of on-going protective measures as they relate to COVID-19, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election Board (“Election Board”) held a special meeting to determine the best way to move forward with the Annual Caucu...

  • Indian Time Newspaper New Office Hours

    Apr 9, 2020

    Indian Time will be closed on Monday until further notice. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063 Email: [email protected] Find us at: www.indiantime.net Facebook: Indian Time Newspaper Twitter: @indiantimenews...

  • Tota News

    Apr 9, 2020

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Events: All events are cancelled until at least April 20th. IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the elderly 613-575-2507 TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE 613-932-1409 At this time, no visitors are allowed at MCA’s long-term care facilities – Tsiionkwanonhso:te and Iakhihsohtha and all events are cancelled. TRI-DISTRICT ELDERS 613-938-0477... Full story

  • Mohawk Nation Office Closure

    Apr 9, 2020

    Due to the Coronavirus MOHAWK NATION OFFICE is closed until further notice. If you need a letter or ID card, email: [email protected]....

  • Akwesasne Cultural Center

    Apr 9, 2020

    Due to the mandatory closures of non-essential businesses and the stay at home requirements in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus in our area the Akwesasne Cultural Center, Library and Museum are CLOSED to the PUBLIC and will remain closed until Governor Cuomo ends the restrictions. *Note – For our regular book reading patrons, the book companies have also stopped shipping new books out. PLEASE STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE!...

  • Classified

    Apr 9, 2020

    Classified...

  • Massena, Salmon River boys hockey players named to 2019-20 Times All-North Teams

    Apr 9, 2020

    The Watertown Daily Times has applauded Salmon River and Massena athletes as members of their 2019-20 Times All-North Teams. Their First Team includes Salmon River forward Tim Cook Jr. He is a forward who scored 19 goals with 15 assists this past season. “Tim was one of the best two-way players I’ve ever coached. This year he stood out offensively. He emerged as a tremendous leader. We were a young team and his improved goal-scoring ability helped us compete at the highest level,” Coach Tim Cook Sr. told the Times. Also on the first team is Ma...

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Schedule March 26, 2020 – Until Further Notice

    Apr 9, 2020

    The MCA Economic Development Program would like to inform the community that the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena is closed and will be until further notice. This closure has occurred as a precaution and prevention measure following the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s travel ban for council & employees. The health and safety of the community is our top priority. If you have any questions, please contact Economic Development at 613-575-2250 ext. 1053. Nia:wen....

  • Clinic Schedules

    Apr 9, 2020

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