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  • Iontoriahnerónhkhwa Owennashón:’a Enhsátste Nó:nen Enhsién:tho

    Jun 18, 2009

    1. Ka’kenhrahserón:nis I am preparing the soil 2. Teka’kenhrakwáthos I am preparing the soil 3. Wakathe’serónkies I am distributing the flour (fertilizer) 4. Waki’tónkies I am distributing the manure 5. Teka’kenhrahríhtha I am breaking up the dirt 6. Ka’kenhrakahrháthos I am turning over the dirt 7. Ki’tarakahrháthos I am turning over the clay 8. Katohetstánions I am passing by a lot (tilling) 9. Katenenstanawéntha I am wetting the corn (soaking it) 10. Khahahserón:nis I am preparing rows 11. Kathahón:nis 3 niwahsí:take na’tekiatha...

  • Haudenosaunee Confederacy Policy On False Face Masks

    Jun 18, 2009

    Reprinted from Welcome to Iroquois.net Note: From Kanatiyosh. The policies contain statements that are important to ensure cultural sensitivity towards the Haudenosaunee. The statements are evidence of why some school projects, museums, private collections, sellers, governments, and etc., are not being culturally sensitive or respectful to the Haudenosaunee. The Haudenosaunee Policies on this page are the official word of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy as promulgated by the Grand Council of Chiefs concerning cultural patrimony & repatriation....

  • 1973 Salmon River Central JV Football Team

    Jun 18, 2009

    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 same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....

  • We Love Visitors!

    Jun 18, 2009

    Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. Our new “We Love Visitors” series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don’t be scared to come and visit us (we’ll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to s...

  • Dear Anonymous Father

    An Anonymous Mother|Jun 18, 2009

    Thanks for never making me feel like I’m wrong when I really am. Thanks for not gloating unless it’s something that wouldn’t hurt my feelings. Like when I left the tub on too long and flooded the bathroom, making more work for you. You really could have let me have it and never hear the end of it but didn’t, knowing that I was up all night trying to soak the water back up and ripping my bathroom apart in the process. I also have to say thanks for catching our son’s puke with your bare hands. I didn’t know what to do when the projectile...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Jun 18, 2009

    Name: Wade Richard Landon Francis Born: Friday, April 24, 2009 Weight: 6 lbs., 8 ½ oz. Parents: Aymee Thomposn and Tawit Francis Grandparents: Wallace & Lynn Thompson, Brenda Pyke & Stanley JoJo Francis Great grandparent: Stanley Francis Great great grandparent: Mae Thompson...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Jun 18, 2009

    Name: Rarontiiostha Holden Pembleton Born: Monday, March 23, 2009 Weight: 10 lbs., 2 oz. Length: 21 inches Parents: Rasennes & Pamela Pembleton Maternal Grandparents: Ron & Pauline Lazore Paternal Grandparents: Ray & Saka Pembleton Sibling: Rakwirahes...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Jun 18, 2009

    Name: Rawennakaien Carlisle Silver Born: Friday, May 29, 2009 Weight: 8 lbs., 14 ozs. Length: 20 inches Parents: Washogeebic Silver & Terri Lazore Maternal Grandparents: Ron & Pauline Lazore Paternal Grandparents: Mark Silver & Dr. Roberta Johnson Siblings: Aanzhenikwe, Wejiiw, Waaznoday, Gabrielle, Mushtewin and Tia...

  • It’s a Girl!

    Jun 18, 2009

    Name: Hayden Constance Thompson ‘Iakowisen’awi Born: Thursday, April 2, 2009 Weight: 8 lbs., 2 ½ oz., Parents: Angela Thompson & Thomas Day-Mitchell Sibling: Eric Sisto Grandparents: Wallace & Lynn Thompson, Billy & Diane Mitchell, Shack & Helen Phillips...

  • It’s a Boy!

    Jun 18, 2009

    Name: Gavin Wesley Oakes Born: September 25, 2008 Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. Parents: Brittany Cho LeBlanc & Wesley Joseph Oakes Grandparents: Pam Johnson & Joseph Oakes, Todd LeBlance and SonPok Cho Great Grandparents: Irene Johnbson, Annabelle Oakes, Robert & Linda LeBlanc...

  • MCS chooses athlete of the month

    Sesi King|Jun 18, 2009

    Reisha White was selected as the athlete of the month at Massena Central School by the Athletic Director. She had been the girls varsity lacrosse goalie for the last two years. She also made the Second Team All Northern. Congratulations!! Reisha is the daughter of Rosanne and Dan White of Ahkwesahsne. Her other interests besides sports is to hang out with family and friends. With the guidance and inspiration from her math teacher Mrs. Violi, Reisha would like to go to Potsdam College and pursue...

  • Golf tournament funds Akwesasne Hall of Fame

    Shannon Burns|Jun 18, 2009

    Approximately 75 golfers from Akwesasne travelled 45 minutes away to Potsdam on Saturday to compete in a golf tournament to benefit the Akwesasne Hall of Fame. Currently, the Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame Committee is seeking funding to construct a permanent location that will honor award winners in all sports, not just lacrosse. They hope to build the hall of fame at the A’nowara’kowa Arena. “We have a dream to build a place where Akwesasne athletes can be remembered and we’re not just ta...

  • Dave White retiring after 34 years

    Sesi King|Jun 18, 2009

    Dave White is retiring after 34 years of service to the Salmon River Central School District. We would like to honor him by telling the community some of his story of success and how it all began for this very respected athlete and coach. He is a good friend to many, and people who have been touched by his friendship know that it will last. His parents are Tom and Sarah Tarbell White. His sisters are Kay, Bev, Trudy and Martha along with brothers Tom and Charlie. The family home was on White Rd....

  • Eric Oakes 12th Annual Pool Tournament

    Jun 18, 2009

    The Eric Oakes 12th Annual Pool Tournament was held last month at 37 West. Organized by friends and family, the event is a tribute to Eric Oakes who passed away several years ago unexpectedly. A special thank you goes out to the sons of Eric, Dustin and Carson Oakes, and the Brass Horse for donating food. Thank you also to Shirley Oakes for donating prize money and gift baskets, and to Darcie Cree for donating a pool cue. Thanks to everyone who came out to participate. The results of the...