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12. AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting one (1) new case of COVID-19 today - making eleven (11) total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. One (1) community member was released from isolation and contact tracing has resulted in fourteen (14) family members and friends in quarantine. We wish them a safe recovery and ask everyone to please continue placing the community’s health as a priority by following all safety protocols. Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services estimat...
Due to Covid-19, ATFE will give away seeds & trees to the Akwesasne community similar to what was done last year. Starting Thursday, April 15, 2021 until Thursday, April 22, 2021, we will take orders for seeds & trees over the phone. We will then bundle the seed & tree packages together for you. On Saturday, April 24, 2021, you may pick up your bundle of seeds & trees at the former IGA building from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Note the traffic pattern for April 24, 2021. For safety, all traffic will be...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is informing the community that there will be a 3-day COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena open to all community members of Akwesasne. The vaccine clinic will take place on April 15, 16, 17, 2021, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and is by appointment only. Any adult community members (age 18 years or older) are eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine. Non-native spouses of community members residing in Akwesasne, and Akwesasronon residing in the City of Cornwall, are eligi...
In March 2021, Faiz Vaid of Third Pillar, reached out to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to find out what goods they could provide to Akwesasne that would most benefit our community members. The Third Pillar is a Toronto based non-profit organization operated by Muslims whose focus is on alleviating the pressures of poverty in their local community by routinely providing donations to charities on the ground in Toronto and by making deliveries to local shelters. The group follows the Third...
By Kaniehtonkie Recently two North Country youths have taken their lives in what appears to be from ongoing online harassment. Shylynn Dixon of Lisbon committed suicide on March 3 after suffering from online harassment and blackmail for over a year and a half. Riley Basford, 15, Potsdam took his own life on March 30 after an extortion attempt and being told online that embarrassing photos would be circulated among his friends. The death of both teens is under investigation by the New York State Police. New York State Police told North Country...
Last week in Volume #39 issue #14, Indian Time mistakenly published an unapproved obituary. We, at Indian Time Newspaper, sincerely and profusely apologize to Mr. Pyke’s family and friends for this error. AKWESASNE – Lawrence A. Pyke, 71, of Brown Road, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021 at UVHN – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. Larry was an ironworker for many years. He also served his community as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance for over 21 years. He was communicant of St. Regis... Full story
Here it is, one year already.....April 17. As we look back, we at Indian Time still feel the emptiness knowing our dear friend, co-worker, manager has moved on to the spirit world. But we feel in our hearts that she still lives on in so many other special ways. Memories are there for a reason. As we remember the laughter, stories, and thoughtful actions taken , we also know that all of her family, friends, and so many she cared for have a special place in their hearts for her, too. The memories... Full story
Are you an Indigenous representative looking to engage with the United Nations? Do you work with Indigenous Peoples and want to support them in their advocacy efforts? The United Nations Development Programme and Tribal Link Foundation are pleased to offer a FREE self-paced introductory-level course on Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations. This course consists of three modules and draws on Tribal Links’ flagship training program, Project Access Capacity Building Training Workshop for Indigenous Peoples. The course brings together leading I...
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, NB. Honoring Canada’s legal obligations to First Nations and working collaboratively to renew relationships are key to righting historical wrongs to advance reconciliation with First Nations in Canada. Chief Patricia Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and the Honorable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a major step forward on the path of reconciliation and renewal. The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and the Government of Canada have concluded a negotiated s...
AKWESASNE – Pursuant to the tribal referendum approved by membership on December 14, 2019; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has taken steps to legalize adult use (recreational) marijuana under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. A draft ordinance has been developed and will be presented at three public meetings for tribal members to provide input and feedback. Three ZOOM meetings will be held with membership on April 22nd, April 29th, and May 6th at 5:00 p.m. A link to participate in the virtual meetings will be available on the Tribal Members Portal loc...
By Mary Annette Pember. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. It’s the dead of winter in Minnesota, and the woman’s footsteps make a distinctive crunching sound as she walks down a snow-covered road. She and others are conducting an Ojibwe pipe ceremony along the Mississippi River, offering a ground blessing and prayers for the safety and health of people working on Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline project. The pipe is loaded with tobacco, and people smudge themselves with burning sage. The scene – a traditional ceremony conside...
Iohahi:io is excited to present a Cornbread Making Workshop with Ionte’s Cornbread! When: Thursday, April 15 Time: 5 p.m. Only 15 spots are available; the first 10 to register will receive a bag of ground blue corn. Please email [email protected] to register and receive the Zoom link....
An injured or ill Iroquois Indian would sometimes ask the False Face Society to drive away the spirit of the illness or injury. The False Face Society wore masks carved from wood. After a new member joined the False Face Society he had to make his own mask. To make the mask the Iroquois walked through the woods until he found a tree whose spirit talked to him. After talking to the tree, the Indian built a fire. He sprinkled tobacco. then stripped bark from the tree. Next the Indian outlined a face and cut out the section to the tree he had o...
imagineNATIVE wishes to announce their 22nd Annual Film + Media Arts Festival will once again take place online from October 19 - 24, 2021. Building off the success of last year’s virtual Festival, imagineNATIVE will offer six days of online programming including the presentation of film, digital + interactive works, audio, exhibitions, special events, and more. The highly anticipated Industry Days professional development series will also return October 20 - 23, 2021, with a series of panels, workshops, networking and social activities specifi...
1. ATFE ronwatí:ia'ts Their names are ATFE 2. Shakotinenhá:wis ne Ahkwesahshró:non They give seeds to the people of Ahkwesasne 3. Ón:wa iohserá:te This year 4. Nè:'e aorì:wa kí:ken kahnhratarì:nes Because of the pandemic 5. Teiehtharahkwà:ke enwá:ton enhsaterihwahserón:ni They will take seed orders by the phone 6. Kawennarahsthà:ke ia'tshiateri'waniéhten [email protected] Email him [email protected] 7. Tóka ó:ni ia'tshiatenwennáta'as ne 518-333-0228 Or call him at 518-333-0228 8....
After over 175 years of publishing, Scientific American made a major editorial announcement on Monday: the historic U.S. magazine will officially adopt the term “climate emergency” for its coverage of the human-caused crisis. The move came as part of a new initiative led by Covering Climate Now, a global consortium of media outlets dedicated to improving climate coverage. SciAm was one of the nine initial signatories of the Climate Emergency Statement. Common Dreams is a member of the consortium, has signed on to the new statement, and has bee...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will be holding the annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Onerahtohkó:wa | May 1, 2021. 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. at the former IGA Building. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and to ensure the safety of our community members, there will be no observers allowed. In order to minimize the amount of people gathering in an enclosed space, the nomination time for each position will be st...
By Laurence Brisson Dubreuil. Reprinted with permission from Eastern Door. It's with a playful sense of humour and a certain humbleness, that Thaioronióhte Dan David has been named the recipient of the Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. Kanien'kehá:ka, raised in Kanehsatake, David's contribution in launching the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network's (APTN) news service is among the many accomplishments that has earned him this prestigious title. When g...
WASHINGTON, D.C. Speaking before a federal judge today, representatives from the Biden administration’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicated that the agency will not shutter the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), despite the ongoing threats it poses to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the fact that it is operating without a federal permit. Although President Joe Biden recently announced intentions to improve Tribal consultation and initiate long-term action to tackle climate change, his administration took a stance today that was identical to t...
Katie Burke, chairperson of the Community Fundraising Committee for the Cornwall Arts & Culture Centre has announced that despite the current economics, the fundraising committee has now raised $901,051 with new donations/pledges to come. Burke stated: "The fundraising team is thankful for the great support it has received from local residents, businesses, foundations and various organizations in Cornwall and SD&G. We are further encouraged by the latest generous $12,500 donation from the...
Governor Cuomo announced new updated guidance for graduation and commencement ceremonies organized by schools, colleges and universities. Effective May 1, indoor and outdoor graduation and commencement ceremonies will be allowed with limited attendee capacity, depending on the event size and the location (e.g., stadium, arena, arts and entertainment venue). All event organizers and venues hosting ceremonies must follow the State’s strict health and safety protocols, including requiring face masks, social distancing, health screenings and c...
By Paul Hetzler One of my favorite plants is either highly versatile, or confused. On one hand, professional herbivores like deer refuse to touch it, but many people, myself included, gladly eat it every day it’s available. While contacting it is painful, it has been proven to relieve certain chronic pain. It is steeped in over a thousand years of folklore, at one point imbued with the power to cleanse away sin, yet medical science recognizes it as a legitimate remedy for many disorders. Some gardeners consider it a bothersome weed, while o...
My dear children My daughters Kheien’ okon:’a Life’s impregnated Ready to birth into bloom Mothers always all around you No matter the thot of distance It’s all illusion So envision beauty... Robust life and love so vibrant My dear future... I engulf you with glory God of thy witness Spoken with spirit and song Carried in by the robins Thy red breasted kin Ever so kindred My grandmother once said, “ What you don’t know won’t hurt you ...” So I give it all away to the wind The weights not thee to carry I pray for the best, love always Regardle...
WASHINGTON – Indian Affairs today announced that the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) has published a proposed rule to establish the Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP), in accordance with the Native American Business Incubators Program Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-174). The proposed rule sets out who is eligible for the program, how to apply, how the IEED will evaluate applications and make awards, and how it will administer the program. The IBIP will provide competitive grants to eligible applicants to establish and o...
By Mary LaFrance Gardening is natural. We plant, we nurture, we harvest. It is something that we do with our own two hands and a couple of handheld tools. When I wanted to start my first garden at my new home, I was shocked when I was told that I would need a rototiller, which is a piece of motorized equipment used for turning over soil. It just seemed like an unnecessary and expensive piece of gardening equipment. Nonetheless, I have rototilled my garden soil every spring since, and I often...
