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Submitted by Grace Mitchell Our own Anthony Brant, former AMS student who now attends CCVS, recently competed in the World Invitational Games in Toronto from May 14th-17th. He participated in Athletics (Track and Field). This event was sponsored by the Ontario Special Olympics. He successfully won gold medals in the 100m, 400m, 4x100 relay, and shot put. He also placed 5th in the 200m. He was proud to be part of the CCVS Special Olympics team. CCVS brought home a total of 5 gold medals, 3 silver...
Guests from around the world will gathered at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Sunday for a gala to celebrate the life achievements of Onondaga Nation Faithkeeper Oren Lyons. The Syracuse University alumnus is 89 years young, and is an accomplished lacrosse player, artist, and author. Lyons is a leading voice at the UN permanent Forum on Human Rights for Indigenous Peoples and has received numerous environmental and peace awards. As a Faithkeeper, he upholds the history and traditions of the...
By Derrick Lafrance The story of war and its effects on loving families was shared last week with local veterans who also lived that life. An eye-opening Vietnam era documentary called "When I Come Home" was presented at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort with local veterans, many of whom identified with the characters in the movie, in attendance. The film focused on the Stoddard Family of Mineville, New York. That family had a strong military background but one particular family member – M...
By Andy Gardner The Bear's Den Mohawk Medicine Men have started their 2019 season and played a close home opener against the Onondaga Red Hawks on Sunday, May 19. The two teams played on the turf field at the St. Lawrence Centre Arena, with the Red Hawks pulling off a 19-18 win. The Medicine Men play their next game on the St. Lawrence Centre turf on Saturday, May 25 at 7 p.m. against the Seneca War Chiefs. Eli Kocsis got things started for the Medicine Men, punching in an unassisted goal 30...
Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance Section IX (H), the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board has certified the official list of candidates following the Tribal Caucus that was held on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The official roster of candidates for the June 1, 2019 Tribal Election are (in no particular order): Traffic Court Judge 1 Lois Terrance Chief Judge Carrie Garrow Tribal Sub-Chief Cheryl A. Jacobs Kenneth Jock Tribal Chief Beverly Cook Monica Jacobs Referendum Question Do you support the Saint...
AKWESASNE – Beverly Jean Casey Lazore, 71, of Wade LaFrance Memorial Road, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Bev was born December 12, 1947 in Malone, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Ransom) Casey. She graduated from Salmon River Central School and later from St. Lawrence College in Cornwall with a degree in Behavioral Science. A marriage to Lawrence Martin in 1965 ended in divorce; however, they remained true friends t... Full story
By: Jaclyn Hall Saturday, May 18th, marked the long awaited annual "Kids for Fishing" event. This year's event had a generous donation from the family of the late Dave Francis, donating over 50 kids fishing poles. A total of 40 children were selected to participate in the daylong fishing extravaganza. It all began at 8 a.m. with different speakers covering some important topics, such as water safety, drug prevention, the environment and Rod & Reel – Bass Talk. Once the presentations were f...
The Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group would like to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for the Paint & Sip with Wilson Bickford at the Brass Horse on May 9, 2019!...
I would like to thank my family and friends for everything done for me while I was hospitalized in Cornwall, and then bypass surgery in Ottawa. My family and friends organized Find the Joker, Stanley Cup pools, 50/50, Mohawk auction and cabbage roll dinner, without any hesitation and I am forever grateful. Nia:wen to the cooks, organizers and people who donated food, baskets and prizes for the auction. I am on the road to wellness with all of the love and support of my awesome community. I love you all and know that you helped right when I...
SeaComm recently donated $1,000 to the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation. The funds will be used to support their Food Assistance Program, which provides food items to community members in need. Pictured from left are Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation Executive Director Mary Jo Terrance and SeaComm President and Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Wilson....
5/14/2019 I have appreciated over the years receiving Indian Time. As you explained in the beginning to a friend of mine, that this was just a local newspaper and this is something I have found to be true though not always. Myself, moving away, then back to New Bedford where I lived for nearly 50 years, the familiarity of this place is home. A Tuscarora friend in Rochester has been glad to receive clippings from me, especially the latest on the Residential Schools of which she and her grandmother took part. By her encouragement our library in...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College The Formation of The Grand Council 1ST WAMPUM I, Hiawatha and the Sachems have planted a tree of Peace, which we will call Tsioneratisekowa, at your settlement, Atotarhoh, in Onondaga. Under the shade of this great tree we have prepared seats for you and your cousin Sachems to keep and watch the Confederate Council Fire; all business of the Hotinonshonni (People of the Longhouse) will be conducted here before you and your Sachems. 2ND WAMPUM...
1. Onkonkwè:ta - Our person 2. Anthony Brant ronwá:ia'ts - Anthony Brant is his name 3. Aronhí:io ronwá:ia'ts ne Onkwehonwehnéha - Aronhí:io is his name in our language 4. AMS Kawehnohkowanèn:ne ratoweiésthahkwe - He used to go to school at AMS on the island 5. Nón:wa nikahá:wi CCVS shatoweiénstha - Right now he is a student again 6. Nahé:'a wa'thatkén:ni - Just recently he did compete 7. Ne Onhwentsiakwé:kon Ronwatihonkará:wi Rontshwà:tha - The World Invitational Games 8. Ne Terónto - In To...
By Andy Gardner The Massena Town Council on May 15 voted to sell a parcel of town land to a company that plans to open an industrial park and create 450 to 780 jobs. The board agreed to sell a parcel of land that sits on two sides of Horton Road, north of county Route 42 near the Grasse River to Petawatt Holdings Inc. for $250,000. Town Supervisor Steve O’Shaughnessy said Petawatt wants to close on or before June 30. Town attorney Eric Gustafson said the sale is subject to permissive referendum. That means citizens can choose to collect p...
Topping off your gas tank at your next fill up may not be in your best interest. Here are three great reasons to skip topping off the next time you pull into a filling station. 1. Topping off costs you money. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, drivers who top off at the pump are likely paying for gas they’re not getting. That’s because gas station pumps have vapor recovery systems that feed gas vapors back into their tanks in an effort to decrease air pollution but at the same time likely decreasing the amount of fuel you get...
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Aseshate:ka’te Grief Services will be starting 2 grief recovery groups next week at the Hogansburg office at 498 State Route 37, suite 4. Both groups will run for 6 weeks, from 5:30-8:30pm. Group 1: Mondays starting May 27th. (3 spots available) Group 2: Thursdays starting May 30th. (6 spots available. (A third group will be created in another district if there are 6 registrations collected in that district. This group will start the 2nd week of July) This service is FREE of charge to the community of Akwesasne. All materials are provided. (...
By: Jaclyn Hall On Monday, May 13th, The Akwesasne Mohawk Police hosted an 'open house' which was just one of several activities planned for National Police Week. National Police Week, in the United States and Canada coincide with each other, giving the policing agencies throughout Akwesasne an opportunity to participate in activities together. During the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Open House community members were given a guided tour of the building. As well, everyone was welcome to a...
Happy National EMS Week to the awesome team of EMTs, paramedics and support staff at the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance Unit! Niawenko:wa for your dedication to our community. This week, we'd like to recognize some of the awesome individuals that work hard to keep Akwesasronon safe. Be on the lookout to learn more about your local EMT's!...
The following are some tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways: --Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width - never try to share a lane. --Perform a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or exiting a lane of traffic, and at intersections. --Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. --Allow more following distance - three or four seconds - when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency....
By: Jaclyn Hall Tsiionkwanonhsote welcomed some special visitors on Wednesday May 15th. Employees of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police made their way to Tsiionkwanonhsote during lunch time, to help serve lunch to the residents. "The staff of Tsiionkwanonhsote put together a big meal every month, where the resident council decides what they would like to eat. It's a way to celebrate all of the birthdays during the current month, staff and residents are all included.", said Mr. Leaf, who works in the...
Motorcyclists can increase their safety by: --Avoiding riding in poor weather conditions. --Wearing brightly colored protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet. --Using turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if the rider thinks no one will see it. --Combining hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to themselves. --Using reflective tape and stickers to increase conspicuity. --Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers. --Never driving while impaired....
By: Jaclyn Hall On Wednesday, May 15th, the St. Regis Mohawk School was host to the 2nd Annual 'Putting the Puzzle Together' event which took place from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Promotion and Planning Program organized its 2nd Annual Putting the Puzzle Together event for Mental Health Awareness Month. "With participation from the Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Mental Health Department and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Wholistic Health and Wellness, Mental Health and...
Salmon River Central School District held their annual budget and election on Wednesday, May 21, 2019. Here are the results released from SRCS. In a last-minute voting surge, district voters were encouraged to vote for ‘write in’ candidate Chrissy Jacobs, who won with 126 votes. Budget Passed 295 - Yes 109 - No Purchase of Buses Passed 330 - Yes 75 - No Capital Project Passed 281 - Yes 123 - No Capital Reserve Fund Passed 306 - Yes 94 - No Student Representative Passed 323 - Yes 80 - No Seat last held by Michael Conners, Jr won by Agnes (Sw...
Vermont has joined a handful of states in renaming Columbus Day to honor Native Americans. Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill into law on Friday, May 10, 2019 recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. At least six states and 130 cities and towns have now renamed the holiday. Columbus Day, the second Monday of October, has been a federal holiday since 1934. New Mexico’s governor signed a similar bill this month, and Vermont’s legislature also passed a law, which is now awaiting the governor’s signature. North C...
