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Akwesasne, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal election results for Chief Judge, two Traffic Court Judges and the two referendum questions held on June 1, 2013 have been certified. The certification process and announcement of the official results were delayed due to an appeal filed on June 4, 2013. Peter J. Herne was successful in his re-election to the Chief Judge position with 531 votes. Danielle Lazore-Thompson received 417 total votes. Various write-in candidates received 12 votes total. For Chief Judge, one ballot was spoiled and 42 were...
On Thursday, June 20th, the Akwesasne Cultural Center hosted an opening reception for the artwork of Elizabeth “Betts” Doxtator. On exhibition are three separate displays that are tied together using cornhusk dolls. There are easily over 100 cornhusk dolls that were created for this exhibit that took about 4 years to make. Each doll, standing 10 inches tall, has its own ribbon dress/shirt and very intricate beadwork on the clothing and moccasins. Elizabeth Doxtator created these dolls over the...
On Saturday, June 22, at the St. Lawrence Center Arena, a mixed martial arts fight was held. Kaged Combat, which bills itself as the Capital Region’s premiere Mixed Martial Arts event, is based in Saratoga Springs and features amateur only events in the state of NY. The fights everyone was there to see were local heroes Derek and Brett Hart defend their titles in the 145 and 155 pound divisions, respectively. There were a few last minute changes to the lineup, but it was an action filled n...
(Cornwall, Ontario – June 20, 2013) – Last week, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) – Serious and Organized Crime team (SOC) and partners announced the results of a project that dismantled alleged criminal organizations involved in the trafficking of marihuana within Canada and the smuggling of contraband tobacco between Canada and the United States. Project O-TITAN was led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) - CRTF - Serious and Organized Crime team (SOC) in partnership with:...
Grace LaFrance Day How do you say Thank You/Niawen to everyone who supported us after Mom’s passing? With these simple words Thank You we hope that you will know what each of you mean to us. For the family and friends who cried with us-Your tenderness will never be forgotten. For those who brought food we thank you for your sharing. For friends who came to clean we thank you and please come again. For all the messages of condolences and expressions of sympathy your thoughtfulness and caring helped to keep us going. For the Tributes to Mom we a...
Norman and Elizabeth Tarbell wish to thank all our family and friends for making our 50th Anniversary a very special day. We wish to thank the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary for the use of their facilities. Father Pastores for the church service, everyone who helped with decorating, Janet for a wonderful meal and Sodie for decorating the cake. But most of all to our three wonderful daughters for planning and organizing a special day for us....
AUGUST 9, 1992-JUNE 27, 2011 It will be two years on June 27, when we lost our Baby Dickie. A son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, missing your smiling face and your laughter. Each day we think of you with our eyes filled with tears. Even though we still have those fond memories and pictures of you, our lives are not the same without you. When we see that Eagle soaring above us in the sky, it gives us great comfort to know you are here, for one day we shall all be together once...
Letter to the Editor Community of Akwesasne We have had such a disaster at our new senior center in Hogansburg. It didn’t affect some of us, but it sure did to a lot of our elders that come to the center everyday. These elders depend on this hot lunch, and now they’re getting a bag lunch. In this whole community, didn’t anybody look into other options to be able to feed our elders properly? Look at the food that’s prepared everyday at the casino. It could be prepared and served at another place, like the fire station or Kateri Hall. Fort Co...
I am writing this letter in response to the June 20th letter to the editor from Michael Conners Jr., Sub-Chief for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. I am disappointed by the decision of Mr. Conners, a community leader, to perpetuate misconceptions which encourage feelings of distrust based on race. The Salmon River Central School District employs the most Native American professionals in the State of New York. Mr. Conners’ claim of “discrimination” in this situation devalues tenured Native American professionals dedicated to the education of our c...
In the May 23, 2013, issue of Indian Time, the “Moving of the Fire” in 1994 story was reprinted. I thought about whether I should respond to this reprint again as I have had to do many times before. The story brings back such pain and hurt from that period of time that it could be left untold. The movement of a portion of the Longhouse Followers was not the movement of the “Fire”, but a split in theological beliefs of the People of Longhouse. The move was a culmination of activity that for many, many years, fermented and is unrelated to anyt...
This isn’t the first time that Sandra J. Terrancel has had trouble with her land. She has been battling various agencies for years over a tract of property. But this time it’s more about decency and common sense. Twenty, yes about 20 years ago, Sandra planted a row of cedar trees on the edge of her property by the road. For years she cared for them and watched as they grew tall and thickened, forming the privacy barrier she always wanted. In one morning they were gone. She thought she heard a n...
Reprinted with permission from Iori:wase, Kahnawake News For the first time in 200 years Mohawks from Kahnawake and members of the Voltigeurs du Quebec marched together. The last time Mohawks and the Voltigeurs marched together was during the War of 1812 en route to the Battle of Chateauguay. On Friday, the two groups marched together from the Royal Canadian Legion Mohawk Branch 219 to the Cenotaph for the unveiling of the War of 1812 memorial ceremony. The monument is to honour Kahnawake’s c...
On June 20, the Bank of Montreal Peace Tree Mall Branch held a barbeque to celebrate 20 years in the community. They served the usual BBQ foods like hamburger, hotdogs, cake and strawberry drink. The point of the BBQ was to show their appreciation for the community in which they serve. Jason Cameron, Aboriginal Banking Director for BMO said, “We have a long standing relationship between Bank of Montreal and Akwesasne.” As people stopped into the BMO to do their banking they were treated to foo...
On Saturday June 22, the Kawehnoke Recreation Center held their annual Family Fun Day at the Anowara’ko:wa Arena. The weather proved to be a problem but when it cleared up, activities got underway. Activities included an inflatable maze game with Nerf guns, a waterslide, a rock-climbing wall, paddleboats, circus city bounce house, a baseball pitch speed activity, an inflatable turtle, RC car races, and a train that rode around the parking lot. The weather did prevent a handful of activities f...
Please note our paper will hit the news stands a day earlier next week on Wed. July 3rd instead of Thursday. Please plan accordingly. The deadline is still Monday at noon. For information call Indian Time at 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063....
Cornwall, Ontario (June 20th, 2013) While conducting surveillance at a South Glengarry campground, on April 17th, 2013, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a boat approach the shoreline. The boat’s occupants met an individual standing on shore and contraband cases were quickly unloaded from the vessel, which departed shortly after. Members moved in to apprehend the male, later identified as Bradford LAUZON (age 28) from Cornwall, Ontario. LAUZON was found to be in possession of 25 cases of contraband cigarettes. He w...
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION MARIJUANA Helena, NY - Lucas R. Tarbell, 19, of Hogansburg, was charged by Massena-based state police with unlawful possession of marijuana and also ticketed for failure to wear his seatbelt at 8:53 p.m. Thursday on state Route 37C in the town of Brasher. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Massena, NY - Charles A. Cook, 41, of 48 Laughing Road, was charged by Massena-based state police with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, petit larceny and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Cook was also...
There is a six year old boy that lives on the River Rd. in Tsisnaihne. His name is Teheronhiokens Carter King and he, along with his sister Wakiatiiosta Millie, age 10, attend the Kanatakon Kanienkeha Language School. Both of them enjoy horseback riding at the annual Franklin County Fair as well as at their home. Teheronhiokens horse’s name is “Buster” and he came to live with them a month ago. Buster is 20 years old and is very content with his new family. Wakiatiiosta’s horse is named Copper,...
Submitted by Darcy O’Connell Three Tsi Snaihne School students were recognized for their Science on the Wall posters at the SD&G Science Fair held in Cornwall, Ontario. A Science on the Wall competition was held at Tsi Snaihne School in January. Twelve posters of students from grades 1-5 were selected to compete in Cornwall in March. The posters of grade 5 student Colton General, grade 3 student Ruby Davis and grade 2 student Donovan Mitchell all won an award at the SD&G Science Fair. Top s...
I see you, the mom with a carload of kids doing it on her own. I just want you to know you’re setting a great example of perseverance and determination to those kids you’re carting around. They know all that you do is out of the love you have for them. Actually we all see you and though we may never know how you manage to do it, we see you and think you are awesome. I just wish the smile I send your way could send that message. I see you, the tired mom who was up all night with a sick baby. I know it’s not easy to sleep sitting up in a rocking...
Collin Roundpoint, age 17 months, enjoyed picking and eating strawberries at the Avonmore Berry Farm this past weekend. Photo submitted by Shannon Burns....
Salmon River High School graduated 93 seniors June 21st in a ceremony in the SRCS Arena that drew hundreds from the surrounding communities. Excited students, parents, families, friends and community members packed the Arena as the class of 2013 seniors received their diplomas. “To the class of 2013, I know life will get tough for us all, but we just have to get through it and not give up. We can do it. I know we can. In the future I can see our class composed of doctors, politicians, business m...
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Submitted by Darcy O’Connell The winners for the 2012-2013 Tsi Snaihne School Reading Celebration bike draw on June 18th were as follows: Early Years Girls: Julia Jackson Early Years Boys: Tayven Edwards Grade 1-5 Girls: Kaniehtokwas Benedict Grade 1-5 Boys: Will Swamp The students who read for 20 minutes every day were given a ballot for a chance to win a bike. Thank you for participating and look forward to our next reading celebration in 2013-2014....
Akwesasne, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has announced that there will be no monthly Tribal meeting for July 2013. A tentative date for the next meeting has been set for August 10, 2013. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting....
