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On June 14, 2017; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department were notified of a threat against the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and members of the Tribal Council. Upon investigation, Desiree R. White, age 60, of Akwesasne; was reported to have allegedly uttered threats against the Tribe and the Tribal Council. An Arrest Warrant was obtained for the arrest of Ms. White. On June 15, 2017; Ms. White was arrested by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with Making a Terroristic Threat, a Class D Felony. She was arraigned at Bombay Town...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Hydro Quebec Office is informing the community that a scheduled Hydro Quebec power outage will occur on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 12AM-5AM. The scheduled outage approximate duration is 5 hours. This scheduled outage will allow for completion of a project that affected 2,400 households during the last planned power interruption. Please plan accordingly and note that the outage is scheduled for nighttime hours. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Hydro Quebec Office at 6...
AKWESASNE -- The Lewis County's Economic Development Office hosted a Business Leader's Breakfast on Ohiari:ha/June 13, 2017 in Lyons Falls, NY where Mohawk Networks, LLC were invited as guest speakers to share the deployment timeline of the $6.4 million Empire State Development Round 2 Grant, received in March 2017. The project will deliver wireless, high speed Internet to Lewis County, an area defined as unserved by Governor Cuomo's New NY Broadband Program. The Mohawk Networks team shared...
On June 2, 2017, St. Lawrence College, Cornwall, Ontario conferred an Honorary Diploma to Peter Garrow. Four honorary diplomas were conferred at St. Lawrence College's Convocation ceremonies. The Honorary Diplomas acknowledges and celebrates the individual's long-standing contributions to their communities and dedication to the College. Peter Garrow, along with Jeanette Despatie, received Honorary Diplomas at Convocation ceremonies in Cornwall on Friday. The 1:30 p.m. ceremony included students...
Reprinted with permission from NorthCountyNow.com (June 14, 2017) Legislation that would ensure the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police can continue to patrol and make arrests in the Bombay Triangle passed the State Senate Tuesday. Senator Betty Little, R-Queensbury, sponsored the measure. A companion bill carried by Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Chateaugay, passed the Assembly earlier today. “The goal of this legislation is to ensure public protection in the Bombay Triangle,” Little said. “Without this measure, the tribal police would not have autho...
Indian Time acknowledges these graduates from a post-secondary institution for their hard work and dedication. They have earned degrees from universities, colleges, trade schools or vocational schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2017! Brantley Adams (D) - S.D. Golf Academy - DPLMA, Management Precious Anderson - SLC-Cornwall - CERT, Personal Support Worker Cydni Armstrong - Canadore College - DPLMA, Business Megan Barnes (D) - SUNY Potsdam - BA, Business Tewasherake Barnes - Utica College...
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AKWESASNE – Mr. Manfred M. "Manny" Ransom, 69, of 378 State Route 37, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday morning, June 14, 2017 at his home. Manny was born August 1, 1947 in Malone, the son of the late Noah M. and Sarah Jackson Ransom. He attended schools in Akwesasne and Schenectady. He was an ironworker with Local #711 in Montreal for several years. He also owned a rubbish and snowplow business and most recently he drove for Rob White. Manny was an avid Ford Mustang lover, a Boston Bruins h... Full story
Sadly missed but will never be forgotten. A caring, generous, wise and loving man. You are at rest, no more pain or suffering. You are truly happy now with Your Amazing Grace. We miss you every day, sending our love Your (step) daughter Carlene & Johnny, Grandchildren Amy Lee & Hunter, Great Grandchildren Rohesennakehte, Watatewen:niio & Iotenhariio....
I would like to say Niawen’ kowa to all of my Musicians that performed on stage at my RockNRib Fest Saturday, the 17th. BearFox, Redd, Billy Jackson, “LoneWolf” DJ White, Rob Saw, Owen Lazore, Jayohcee, Will Sunday and RezPony. Also, to Issac McDonald for donating the stage and Phil Preston for the Tent, to BigBoy for his business plan!! Also, my Beautiful Mohawk Woman, Niiohontesha for allowing me to follow thru with this crazy idea!! And I appreciate the community for showing up and eating all my ribs!! The Next One will be bigger and bette...
With the end of the school year just around the corner, students spent the school day jumping, sliding and running around to celebrate their accomplishment. Each class had their chance to enjoy the waterslide and bouncy houses at the school on a very hot Monday, June 19. For those who just wanted to cool off, the shade tree provided some relief as the students also played different running games....
With the lack of a mascot, racial issues and the continued use of a former controversial school symbol causing tension at the Massena Central School District, and the Board of Education is now talking about it. Superintendent Patrick Brady said two Massena seniors, Paige Cook and James Donnelly, went before the board at their Thursday meeting to talk about the opinions that are going around and causing tension. “They feel the lack of a mascot to replace the former Indian head is causing some issues amongst the student body,” Brady said. Unt...
On Thursday, June 15th, 2017 the Senior Center held an Elders Appreciation Day. The day started at 10 a.m. with elders having the opportunity to get their blood pressure and blood sugar checked. There were informational booths set up throughout the entire day, some of the booths that were set up were the Seven Dancers Coalition, A/CDP Prevention Program, Adult Protective Services, Three Sisters Program and Stop Domestic Violence Program. At 11 a.m. the elders had the opportunity to sit and liste...
"Every person in Canada is surviving residential schools, because if you're Canadian you're part of it.", MICHAEL GREYEYES 'Canada's residential school system is not in the past; its impact is woven throughout our country's present. Until we face its legacy together, its long shadows will haunt and divide us. Bearing proposes that we address our history collectively and examines the Indigenous notion that time is circular-and that the trauma of the past is inextricably linked to the present.'...
(June 15, 2017) At around 3:00pm on June 14, 2017, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were notified of an assault that took place on McDonald Road, Akwesasne, Quebec. The reporting person called Akwesasne Central Dispatch to report that a person was assaulted and stabbed. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police commenced an investigation in the area of the incident. The scene was secured by police and the weapon used has been recovered and seized. Three men were injured following a dispute that resulted in two of...
(AKWESASNE, NY) – The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort is now the second casino in the U.S. to offer slot machines that accept Canadian currency. Due to declining exchange rates, the casino saw an opportunity to provide added value to the Canadian guests. “Research shows that one casino has already converted some of their slot machines to accept Canadian currency and we wanted to do the same,” states General Manager Shannon Keel. The process involved extensive research and analysis to come to fruition. This added value will be a subst...
Reprinted with permission of ICMT The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center in New York hosted a daylong teen design program titled Mentors and Makers last Thursday, June 8, in conjunction with its newest exhibition, Native Fashion Now. World-renowned fashion and textile designer Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo), CEO of the fashion label PM Waterlily, headlined the event and met with teens interested in fashion and design during a special mentoring...
The Akwesasne Museum hosted a class by Alicia Cook, which was about Mohawk names of Medicine. The class was held Wednesday June 14th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Several community members took time from their busy schedules to attend the one time class. The class started around 5:30, with Alicia Cook introducing herself and what she does with the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program located at Racquette Point. She went on to explain what the importance of what natural medicine means to her and the...
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Submitted by John Adams, Manager Akwesasne Bantam 1 Minor Lacrosse On June 10 & 11, 2017, the Akwesasne Storm Bantam 1 Lacrosse Team hosted a benefit softball tournament. Team "PIGEON" came away as the tournament champions. It was a grueling triple elimination style tournament that saw all teams play a minimum of 3 games in 80 degree weather. In the end, Team Pigeon beat Team WarParty to secure the win. On behalf of the Storm Bantam 1 team we would like to thank the following people: Mary and...
By: Arisawe This writer had the opportunity to go on a boat tour this past weekend, June 17th and 18th. If anyone has ever gone on one of these boat tours of the 1000 Islands, I'm sure you'll agree that the "view is breathtaking;" the river, the islands, the trees, rocks and boulders. There are some islands that are small, yet someone thought it is just the right size to carry a cabin and two Adirondack lawn chairs. Then there are more extravagant homes on small islands too, but every bit of...
Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books for each month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for May was optimism. The character trait for June was acceptance. Ms. Tameka Thompson and Ms. Javen Jacobs from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe...
(June 21, 2017) NEW YORK. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the indictment of 16 individuals for trafficking heroin throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Monroe County, and elsewhere in New York State - marking the fifth drug bust in his crackdown on suburban and upstate opioid and narcotics trafficking. The 16 individuals arraigned today include both alleged narcotics suppliers and customers who resold the drugs. The indictments are the result of the Attorney General’s and New York State Police Department’s joint investigation, “Op...
By Karonhiaton The Akwesasne Museum recently held a traditional art class for leather bags, which was sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts. Instructor Jessica Hall led the class. In the past she has taught four to five classes for the museum and continues to create beautiful works. Students paid a registration fee of $20 to get a seat in the class, which was originally set to a limit of 10 participants. Over a period of two weeks, students worked inside and outside class hours to...
On Ohiari:ha/June 20, 2017; the old Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department's Station #1 built in 1960 on Gray Street in Hogansburg, New York was demolished to help restore the location to green space; with picnic tables and benches for community members to oversee the St. Regis River. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Office for Economic Development, in collaboration with the Akwesasne Tourism Working Group, is also developing plans to utilize the area directly across the river for an Art...
