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AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is proud to announce that a new nurse practitioner has been hired to treat patients at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. Lannie Mitchell, an Akwesasne Mohawk and former MCA Community Health nurse, has returned to the community after working away for many years and serving others in her role as nurse practitioner. "It is a major accomplishment to secure medical professionals who can meet the unique j...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe 2017 Swearing In ceremony began with Rakwirahes Pembleton reciting the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen. As if on cue, Ratiweras dropped a ton of rain that continued off and on throughout the two-hour event. With everyone remaining dry under the roof of the lacrosse box, the ceremony continued despite the sometimes-deafening roar of the rain. Communication Director, Brendan White proceeded with introductions to the Swearing in. Tribal Chief Carrie Garrow, along with Tribal...
The Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School held its Grade 12 graduation ceremony on June 28th, 2017 at 7:00 pm. The ceremony began with the entrance of the graduates, while all their family members stood. Everyone remained standing for O Canada, which was beautifully sung by one of the graduates. The Masters of Ceremonies Mr. Paul Chisholm and Ms. Jennifer Suggars then got up and spoke some words of encouragement. They went on to introduce Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education's Director Donna...
(June 24, 2017) Toronto, Ontario - The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) announces the newest members of the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame (OLHOF) located in St. Catharines, Ontario. The 2017 Inductees for the OLHOF are Jamie Batley - Player (Peterborough), Paul Day – Builder (Grimsby/Peterborough), Roy Ledoux – Builder (Cornwall) Scott McMichael ***– Player (Brooklin), Ken Montour – Player (Ohsweken), Bert Russell – Veterans Category (Brampton). Jamie (Bats) Batley - of Peterborough is elected in the Player Category. Jamie is known as an exc...
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Great Summer Fun Educational Opportunity We should know where and how we get our food from. Here’s your chance and “get a taste of the country” Sunday, July 9, 2017 11:00am – 3:00pm Bring the family to enjoy a day in the country. Take a FREE farm tour of Avonmore Berry Farm and Kemmatten Dairy Farm (north of Cornwall, Ontario). The event is free but tickets are required. To book your free farm ticket visit: www.eventbrite.ca (Exact address: http://bit.ly/2o7oawW) Children 12 & under can get a FREE Strawberry Sundae. Strawberry Sundae...
Fort Covington celebrated the 4th of July with a parade that started at noon in Rainbow Park. The Fort Covington Volunteer Fire Department, the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, the Adirondack Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Twinleaf Stores, and many more participated. Fort Covington celebrates 200 years of history from 1817 to 2017....
AKWESASNE, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) have signed a historic agreement to cooperate in providing child support services. The Tribe's Child Support Enforcement Unit became the first comprehensive Tribal Child Support Unit in New York in April 2014 and is also the only federally-recognized Tribal Child Support Program in the State. The agreement is the culmination of work between the Tribe and New York...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne welcomed representatives from Canada's business and economic development sectors on June 28, 2017 to have discussions on Akwesasne's needs, priorities and special projects related to economic development. Victor Severino is the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Business Climate and Funding Administration Division of the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth. He was joined by Akin O. Alaga, a public sector executive, who develops the Government of Ontario's...
Good news about invasive species? It’s true! Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County is hosting a day-long workshop at the new Nicandri Nature Center in beautiful Robert Moses State Park on Wednesday, July 12 from 8:30 to 3:30. Agenda: 8:30: Arrival, coffee 9:00 Welcome, Paul Hetzler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County 9:15: Save Your Ash: Treatment Options for Specimen Trees, Ryan Burkum, ISA Certified Arborist 10:00: Make a Difference: How to Get Involved with New York’s PRISM Network, Megan Pistolese, St. Law...
Submitted by Elaine Thompson Most Improved - Aonha:a Taioianeren’ne Grade 6 Sohkionwentsiawakon Lazore Tarbell Grade 5 Rawerahawi White Grade 4 Tekatenies Peters Martin Grade 3 Tehoionwake Tasse Phillips Benedict Grade 2 Karoniahenne Cook Grade 1 Kanenhawi Sunday Cavender Kindergarten Bryson Cree Ranonkwatsheronni Laffin Pre-Kindergarten Iakonkwetiio Thompson Headstart Katsitsiatekka Phillips Academic Achievement - Ratihiatonhseraiente:ri Grade 6 Kahentaienni Thompson Grade 5 Teharonhiokens King Grade 4 Wahsontanoron White Grade 3 K...
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted a ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2017 to honour and recognize employees with anniversary years of service. The Long-Term Service Awards are held annually, giving recognition to employees with 10 or more years of service. Employees are invited to the ceremony when they've reached a milestone year of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and even 45 years of MCA employment. This year, one employee celebrated the amazing achievement of 45 years of service! Dan Thompson...
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This is the first year that Akwesasne has been able to try out for Team Haudenosaunee. Thanks to the help of the Akwesasne Rep's, April Seymour and Denise Homer, for working as much as they have to make sure that more Akwesasne Athletes had the opportunity to play in the Indigenous games taking place in Toronto and surrounding areas on July 16-23. The northern portion of Akwesasne has always had the opportunity to try out for Eastern Door and North. So, it is a big deal that the southern...
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Iakhihsohtha residents enjoying the photos of the Massena High School graduation in last week's issue of Indian Time. L-R: Gloria Cook, Lilly Benedict, Mary Herne, Teneya Mitchell and Sarah Mitchell. Submitted by Becky Mitchell....
Submitted by John Kahionhes Fadden Many winters and summers in the past the Creator came to the earth to see the many works He had produced. He saw the many beautiful colors of the flowers, the green of the forest, and the sparkling waters, among many other things. He saw that the Onkwehón:we were continuing with the instructions of life, celebrating with ceremony, and being thankful for the wondrous things from the earth that gives them sustenance. He sensed the wonderful odors in the air in...
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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 06/22/2017: On June 9, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed April R. Delgado, 35, of Massena, NY for fail to obey traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-26-2017. On June 9, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Nancy M. Keysor, 47, of Saranac Lake, NY for petit larceny class-a misdemeanor. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on 07-11-2017. On June 10, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Amos M. Conners, 45, of Hogansburg, NY for speeding (allegedly 53 mph...
Jean Thompson Altman found this picture among family photos. She assumed that they were family members, but we are unable to find anyone who recognizes the photo. We hope that someone will recognize the family in this picture. Submitted by Linda Thompson Howe. Call Indian Time if you have information about this picture: 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063. 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...
OTTAWA, June 28, 2017 /CNW/ - The Assembly of First Nations’ digital education resource It’s Our Time First Nations Education Toolkit is now on iTunes U. The free, downloadable package for iPad is a resource for teachers, providing culturally relevant, accessible, hands-on educational tools on First Nation culture and history. “Education is key to reconciliation because it builds bridges of understanding,” said AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde. “The It’s Our Time First Nations Education Toolkit will help increase cultural competency...
