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Haudenosaunee leadership traveled to Algonquin Territory in downtown Ottawa yesterday. There, on the grounds of the Parliament Hill, Bear Clan Mother Wakerakats:te, Bear Clan Condoled Chief Tehanakarine, Wolf Clan Condoled Chief Sarenhowane, and supporters met with Canada's Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller. The meeting was opened with the traditional reciting of the Ohenton Karihwatekwen. They then shared a traditional song and dance. Once in a circle, participants shared heartfelt...
Indian Time is pleased to announce the return of our Kanien’kehá Project. Our project formerly ran from June 7, 2018 to February 14, 2019 with funding generously provided by the Akwesasne Community Trust Fund. During those nine months, Indian Time featured two to three timely and pertinent articles translated from English to Kanien’kehá. Articles were written by Indian Time reporters and given to our two translators: Dorothy Karihwénhawe Lazore and Mary Ioteneráhtatenion Arquette who worked on our 2018 – 2019 Kanien’kehá project. Karihwénhawe...
Ohiarí:ha/June 14, 2021. Effective immediately, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe have lifted the “No Home Wakes” protocol, in response to increasing vaccination rates and decreasing COVID-19 cases in the community. While home wakes will be permitted in Akwesasne, the MCA’s COVID-19 Guidance - Funeral and Bereavement Services document contains safety protocols and procedures. The MCA and SRMT also advise that there is an ongoing need to practice social distancing and refrain from going out in public when sick. Masks...
It is with deep sadness that the Mohawk Council announces the sudden passing of Kana:takon District Chief Darryl "Kermit" Lazare. We offer our condolences to his family, his district and his community and we share the sorrow of this great loss. Chief Lazore wore his heart on his sleeve and his love and respect for the people of Akwesasne was widely known and felt. He was nearing the end of his second elected term in office, having served the community for six years with a passion for issues in...
Carey Terrance, Akwesasne, was drafted in the first-round, 10th -overall pick priority draft by the OHL's Erie Otters in early June. Terrance will be joining a team that consistently produces professional hockey players. Terrence played with the Kemptville 73s in the Central Canada Hockey League's AAA loop this last season. Previously, Terrance scored 33 points, including 14 assists and 14 goals for the Toronto Titans in the 2019-20 season. Terrance told Cornwall Standard Freeholder, "Once pick...
CORNWALL- Kanehkiiostha "Lynn" Edwards, 45, of 2nd Street West, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her apartment. Kanehkiiostha Lynn was born on July 29, 1975 in Massena, daughter of the late James "Sonny" Edwards and Helen (Montour) Edwards. She was a graduate of Salmon River Central School. Kanehkiiostha was a substitute teacher for the Mohawk language within the three AMBE schools. Kanehkiiostha was a member of the Mohawk Nation Longhouse and enjoyed her quiet time and... Full story
AKWESASNE – Lawrence A. Cook, 81, of St. Regis Road, passed away early Thursday morning, June 10, 2021 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital after a lengthy illness. Larry was born on December 30, 1939 in Rochester, the son of the late Stillman T. and Margaret (Allen) Cook. He attended schools in Rochester and later proudly achieved his GED through Mater Dei College, as well as earning his Associates Degree. He additionally took courses at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall. On November 19, 1979... Full story
AKWESASNE - Dewey W. Garrow, 70, of 378 State Route 37, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. As per his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.... Full story
AKWESASNE – Darryl "Kermit" Lazare, 57, of 72 First Street, Kanatakon, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning, June 13, 2021 at the Cornwall Community Hospital. Darryl was born on February 4, 1964 in Cornwall, Ontario. Son of the late Thomas and Bessie (Day) Lazare, he attended school in Kanatakon and General Vanier. At the age of 15, Darryl started work as an ironworker, beginning with jobs in Seabrook, New Hampshire and Dallas, Texas. He was a proud member of Philadelphia Local #401, w... Full story
AKWESASE – Akwesasne Travel, the official tourism marketing organization for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic pivoted and launched an innovative, online tour training for entrepreneurs and cultural attractions in Akwesasne. The online tours, hosted on the popular Airbnb Online Experiences platform, are now live! The impact of COVID on the tourism industry, forced Akwesasne Travel to reimagine travel and how to provide a quality experience in a virtual s...
On behalf of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, Chief Beverly Cook and Chief Michael Conners takes this time to respond to inaccuracies published in a Letter to the Editor in the June 10th edition of the Indian Time Newspaper. Remuneration to Former Tribal Chiefs: It is alleged that Chief Eric Thompson was involved in decision-making regarding remuneration, or “back pay,” to former elected tribal officials. Chief Thompson immediately recused himself from the subject. Recusal from any discussion pertaining to family members is standard pra...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Brownfields Program is moving forward once more with the demolition of abandoned homes and structures in Akwesasne. The Program is picking up where it left off in 2019, when several tribal programs worked together to safely demolish and remove three (3) of 25 unsafe structures previously identified in the community. "This initiative is the result of a 2015 callout where individuals had Phase I Assessments conducted on old structures located on their...
By Mary LaFrance I started my broccoli seeds indoors and like many who started their seeds inside they used a grow light in a climate-controlled environment. This is great for starting seeds, not so great when it comes time to plant seedlings into the outdoor garden. This is because plants grown indoors are not hardened to outside conditions. This is why it is important to harden your plants, particularly broccoli plants, before transplanting them in the garden. I learned this the hard way and...
However, there are limited spots available. This will be your final opportunity to register your child. The deadline to register is June 25, 2021. Please call Elaine Thompson at the AMBE Admin. Office (613) 933-0409 or email [email protected]. http://www.ambe.ca/our_programs/school_registration...
Continued from last week 55. A large bunch of shell strings, in the making of which the Five Nations Confederate Lords have equally contributed, shall symbolize the completeness of the union and certify the pledge of the nations represented by the Confederate Lords of the Mohawk, Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga and the Seneca, that are all united and formed into one body or union called the Union of the Great Law, which they have established. A bunch of shell strings is to be the symbol of the council fire of the Five Nations. And the Lord...
1. Tsi niionhiákwas ó:nen onhiá:ri Berry season 2. Ken'niiohontésha Strawberries 3. Kontatewenní:io ken'niiohontésha Wild strawberries 4. Tewakahiatonhontsió:ni I need fruit/berries 5. Wa'kahiákhe I am going to pick fruit/berries 6. Kahíhsaks I am looking for fruit/berries 7. Kahiákwas I am picking fruit/berries 8. Athé:rakon kéta'as I am putting it in the basket 9. Kahiarò:roks I am gathering the fruit 10. Kahiahní:nons I am buying fruit 11. Wakahiakhónhne tsi Tewate'nehtara...
AKWESASNE – It is with a heavy heart that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council learned about the passing of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne District Chief Darryl “Kermit” Lazore. Chief Lazore represented Akwesasne’s northern district of Kana:takon from 2015 until the time of his passing. As a community leader, Chief Lazore was passionate about the overall well-being of not only Kana:takon residents, but all members of the Akwesasne community. He was adamant about promoting and working towards fulfilling the historic sentiment of Akwesasne being o...
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Tevin Terrance, age 28, of Akwesasne, New York, pled guilty today to conspiring to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division. As part of his guilty plea, Terrance admitted that on August 20, 2020, he and a co-conspirator used two pickup trucks to transport 10 hockey bags containing a...
By Kaniehtonkie At least one in three women have experienced either physical or sexual violence. Almost half of all murdered women are killed by intimate partners or family members. Women and girls make up 80% of the estimated 800,00 people trafficked globally. Nearly 3 out of every 4 trafficked women and girls are trafficked for sexual exploitation. Up to 50% of sexual assaults are committed against girls under 16. For 30% of women, their first sexual experience was forced. Over 60 million girls worldwide are child brides married before the...
By Doug George-Kanentiio. I was pleased to see the displays of support for the missing Native children across Canada, the victims of the residential school era. Now that 215 of these children have been located at the former Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia, I am hopeful the grounds of the Mohawk Institute, the notorious ‘mushhole’, will also be examined by professional forensic investigators to see if the stories told by the former residents will be verified. That there were missing children at that place is certain but what hap...
Paul Hetzler In my line of work the list of boring topics is endless. There’s the emerald ash borer, lethal but oh-so aesthetically pleasing with its metallic-flake green paint job and subtle copper highlights. A handful of powder-post beetle species love to tunnel into floor joists and dead trees to mine talcum powder, leaving behind a field of microscopic holes perfect for anyone who has a sewing needle collection they need to organize. On the other end of the spectrum are fearsome Asian longhorned beetles that chew galleries in tree trunks f...
Heart speak shine, my dear children... How I love you both so dearly whole heartedly Be as you be my honey darlings To be always happy & healthy & oh so tenderly loved, respected and unconditionally well-nourished our past, present, & future Know we love you always... we LYTM, “Love You Too Much”- says my father Oh, our dear men, our fathers, brothers, partners, sons, uncles and our grandfathers How we love them; All their valor, dedication... guidance in the mist Our dear life soldiers, rise in their defense May we all arise in the defense of...
On Saturday, June 5th community members from Cornwall and Akwesasne walked together in solidarity at 2:15pm, walking 215 steps. 215 steps for each of the Kamloops children found in a mass grave. On Thursday, May 29, 2021, the remains of 215 Indigenous children were found in British Columbia on what was once the Kamloops Indian Residential School. According to Chief Rosanne Casimir, Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation chief, many of these missing children were as young as three years old. T...
Kahentase Terrance, a senior student at Salmon River is the of the 2021 Arnold Sauther Scholarship Recipient for 2021. The scholarship was presented by Foothills Art Society at the Thrive Project Opening Reception on June 11, 2021 in Malone, NY. Kahentase will continue her education at the College of Visual and Performing Art, Syracuse University in the Fall. Nancy Child, stated, "She is one of the most creative and talented students that have passed through the Salmon River Art Program. She...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as from June 6 to June 12, 2021. Atlantic – 0 Cases Quebec – 0 Cases Ontario – 45 Cases Manitoba – 29 Cases Saskatchewan – 7 Cases Alberta – 4 Cases British Columbia – 7 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of June 15, 2021. Canada: 1,404,093 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 373,217 total cases, 1,630 active cases (with 44 deaths) Ontario: 540,426 total cases, 5,012 active...
