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Indian Time is looking for a part time 25 hrs. Office Manager to manage the daily operations of the local newspaper. Job roles will include the following: The Office Manager maintains the daily operations of non-profit newspaper through processing invoices, expenses and payroll using QuickBooks. Maintaining record keeping and retention of documents according to GAAP practices. Record keeping for grants and contracts of the organization, while researching new opportunities that align with the organizations future goals. Maintaining employee...
Akwesasne, if you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance Numbers, • Employment Insurance, A Service Canada Representative will be in Akwesasne on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from Noon-1 p.m.). Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. The next visits will be on: • July 9 • August 13 • September 10 • October 8 • November 12 • December 10 They are also available on the fourth Tuesday of e...
Six Nations of the Grand River – The Chiefs of Ontario offers our sincere congratulations following the Chiefs-in-Assembly's election of Abram Benedict to the Office of the Ontario Regional Chief during the 49th Annual Chiefs Assembly, hosted by Six Nations of the Grand River and the Chiefs of Ontario. Grand Chief Abram Benedict was elected to the Office of the Ontario Regional Chief with fifty (50) votes after four (4) rounds of voting were conducted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Benedict is c...
Elephants are some of the most intelligent, compassionate, and social creatures on Earth, forming tight-knit family groups, social networks, and an extended “clan structure,” the members of which not only care for each other but, as new research shows, call each other by name. A new study by researchers from Save the Elephants – a conservation and research organization based in Kenya – ElephantVoices and Colorado State University (CSU) has found that when wild African elephants are called by their names, they answer back. They also address...
When a dark ashy cloud born from wildfires settled over the Seattle metropolitan area, Jack Riewe was among the millions of people suddenly trapped indoors. It was September 2020, and without access to the outdoors during a pandemic, it became even more difficult for the 27-year-old writer to see other people. He could only fill his days switching between working remotely on his computer, watching TV, or scrolling through endless fire updates on his phone. “I was forced to stay inside in my hot apartment without any escape except the c...
AKWESASNE – With summer just around the corner, plans are underway for the third Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show. The Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show, the North Country's premier Indigenous arts and culture event, is slated to take place on Saturday, July 6, at Generations Park in Akwesasne, New York. The Art Market is presented by Akwesasne Travel, the cultural tourism initiative of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Economic Development Division. "We want our friends, neighbors, and v...
Music and food bring communities together and GardenShare is excited to announce the all-new Farmers Market Music Series to foster a healthy and happy community through shared art! Two local musicians, Andrew Lamora and Mark Lyon, will share their talents and music at three St. Lawrence County farmers markets in Canton, Potsdam, and Gouverneur. These performances will occur from 10am to 2pm on four weekends spread across the 2024 season from May to October. The weekends will be June 20-21, July...
By Kaniehtonkie. With a mandate from the Grand Council, a delegation of Haudenosaunee traveled to Albany to attend a reception to welcome the King and Queen of The Netherlands hosted by the Governor Hochul of New York in the Governor’s Mansion. The Haudenosaunee Delegation was very visible in their traditional clothing. After an introductory speech given by NYS Governor Hochul, the King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands were introduced to the Haudenosaunee Delegation. The H...
AKWESASNE – Summer is starting out hot at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. In the past week, three lucky guests hit it big playing our slot machines. Combined, their three jackpots totaled over $250,000! "I've seen some big wins lately, but I was not expecting to have three major jackpots within 7 days!" added Craig Fuller, Senior Director of Casino Operations. Jeanette Seymour of Plattsburgh, NY kicked off the winning streak as she won $72,267 playing Golden Blessings, betting $1.76. Four d...
At an event in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Canada Post unveiled a stamp honoring Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist, Josephine Mandamin. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will be released on June 21. The set is the third in Canada Post's multi-year Indigenous Leaders series. Known as Grandmother Water Walker, Mandamin (1942-2019) trekked more than 25,000 kilometers to draw attention to issues of water pollution and environmental...
POTSDAM, NY – St. Lawrence Health is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, June 21, 2024, in the Potsdam High School Auditorium at 29 Leroy Street, Potsdam. Hours are 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Donors must be healthy, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least 110 lbs. Please consider a Double Red donation if you are O Neg, O Pos, A Neg, or B Neg. Donors can pre-register using RapidPass (www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass). Pre-registration can only be completed the day of the drive prior to arrival. Registration can be made online at w...
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) highlighted resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is marked each year on June 15. It is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Forms of Elder Abuse Elder abuse takes several forms: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; financial exploitation; and neglect (including self-neglect)....
AKWESASNE – June 13, 2024. In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act notice was provided to the Community regarding proposed amendments to the Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance (TCR 2023-05). During the comment period, community members submitted comments regarding the Ordinance. The comments focused on requesting a change to the Ordinance to allow licensed cannabis retailers also to sell tobacco products. The Cannabis Control Board presented such comments and proposed change to the Tribal Council, which approved the request. A copy of t...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council remains committed to bringing forth a new St. Regis Mohawk Elementary School in partnership with New York State and the Salmon River Central School District. The Tribal Council is currently collaborating with the New York State Office of General Services and its contractor, Vaysen Studio to obtain the community input on the proposed design of the new St. Regis Mohawk School. At the Onerathokó:wa/May 4, 2024 Tribal Monthly Meeting, Sub-Chief Ag...
By Isaac White The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Health Service (IHS) must cover all administrative costs incurred by tribes using third-party payer income, such as Medicare and Medicaid, to fund their healthcare programs. This landmark decision in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe champions the rights of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Northern Arapaho Tribe, emphasizing the government's obligation under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act (ISDA) and ensuring financial equity for tribes. The Act empowers Indian...
By Isaac White Leonard Peltier, a well-known Indigenous activist and a central figure in the American Indian Movement (AIM), faced the parole board in a hearing that could determine the remainder of his life. Serving two consecutive life sentences for the deaths of two FBI agents in 1975, Peltier's bid for freedom has garnered international attention, invoking a broad spectrum of support from human rights advocates to global leaders. This recent parole hearing, his first in over a decade, comes as perhaps his final chance at release amidst ongo...
By Isaac White A truly extraordinary event that has captivated both visitors and indigenous communities alike has reportedly occurred, a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, a rare white buffalo calf has been born in Yellowstone National Park. The sighting was first made by Erin Braaten, a photographer with Dancing Aspens Photography, who documented the young calf shortly after its birth in the northeastern expanses of the park. Sharing her extraordinary experience with ABC News, Braaten expressed her awe, "I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” she...
By Isaac White The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is embarking on a pioneering agribusiness trade mission in Vancouver, British Columbia, from June 17-20, 2024. This unprecedented initiative will exclusively showcase products made and produced by tribal agribusinesses, shining a spotlight on the diverse and invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities to the agricultural sector. U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (DFL) have officially announced this groundbreaking USDA trade mission...
By Isaac White Alissa Pili, a standout rookie for the Minnesota Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), has signed an endorsement deal with Nike’s N7 brand. The brand aims to empower Native American and Indigenous communities through sport. Pili, who is of Indigenous and Samoan descent, represents the spirit and goals of the N7 initiative. "I'm so honored to join the Nike Family as an N7 athlete," Pili said. "Representation is important to me, and I look forward to making an impact in the league and demonstrating to all the...
By Isaac White NOAA Fisheries has issued a final rule allowing the Makah Tribe of Washington State to resume their traditional practice of whale hunting, an integral aspect of their culture that dates back over 1,000 years. This decision comes after years of legal proceedings and meticulous scientific assessments, reflecting a profound recognition of the Makah Tribe's treaty rights and their deep-rooted connection to whaling. The Makah Tribe, whose history and identity are deeply intertwined with whaling, has been granted the right to hunt up...
A petition to be named executor in the Estate of Marcia A. Thompson, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Anthony Barnes with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Marcia Thompson’s will or the appointment of Anthony Barnes as executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by July 3, 2024. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate, to present their interest. Any c...
A petition has been filed by Agnes Terrance for the Estate of Margaret C. Terrance, late of Akwesasne, NY. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned Estate or a claim against the Estate the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts at (518) 358-6300 by no later than July 8, 2024...
Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in the Estate of Larry Rourke. All creditors must represent their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by July 11, 2024. Any creditors shall contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 518-358-6300....
July 26th – July 29th At the Peace Village in Lincoln Vermont Attend online or in person Register online: sunray.org...
A petition has been filed by Nolan Jacobs for the Estate of Allen D. Jacobs, late of Akwesasne, NY. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned Estate or a claim against the Estate of Allen D. Jacobs please contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts at (518) 358-6300 by no later than July 18, 2024....
