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A St. Regis Braves player is banned for life and their coach is suspended indefinitely after an incident where the player attacked a referee during an Aug. 9 game. Coach Chuck Brown said the Canadian Lacrosse Association banned John Jacobs for the violent incident and that he himself is suspended for a social media post where he gave "the league a black eye." Brown later in this story addresses the controversial comment. Coach Brown also said the CLA decided the Indians will not represent the Three Nations League in the President's Cup, and the...
Ne Onkwehón:we Othorè:ke Nonkwá:ti Tsi Iaonhwén:tsiaien Tehontstikáhwhas Iontoweienstahkhwa'kó:wa (NNATC) wahonterihwahténkia'te ne raoná:wen khia'teiohserá:ke Ahkwesáhshne Atenró:sera Awenhnísera kí:ken Awentatokenhtì:ke, Seskéha 12th. Ne onterihwahtén:ti ne aonhá:'a iorihowá:nen ronterihwahtenkià:tha ne Tehontstikáhwhas Tsi Iontoweienstahkhwa'kó:wa, skáthne kwáh ken'nihonakióhkwa ne kén:tho ratinakerénion ratiráhtha tánon ronatekhwahra'tsheró:ton ronatenaiéhston tsi nahò:ten ratiweién:te. 11...
Reprinted with permission from ARStechnica A US appeals court has blocked the Federal Communications Commission’s attempt to take a broadband subsidy away from Tribal areas. The FCC decision, originally slated to take effect later this year, would have made it difficult or impossible for Tribal residents to obtain a $25-per-month Lifeline subsidy that reduces the cost of Internet or phone service for poor people. But on Friday, a court stayed the FCC decision pending appeal, saying that Tribal organizations and small wireless carriers are likel...
By Kaniehtonkie Tedra Cobb, Democrat, hails from Canton, NY and having lived there for over thirty years, Cobb uses this as part of her platform in her congressional race against Elise Stefanik, a Republican. She recently took part in Akwesasne's Seniorama at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort on Monday, August 13, 2018. Cobb was there to meet and answer any questions for anyone participating in the Seniorama. Cobb took a few moments to answer a few questions from Indian Time. On Monday, Aug...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) held an Employee Recognition Ceremony on Ohiari:ha/June 29, 2018. AMBE thanked all their employees for their years of service saying: "Thank you for your excellence in all that you do, we couldn't have done it without you!" Five years of service: Jessica Fontaine, Mindy Macleod, John Tooker, Catherine Salmon, Beverly Terrance, Dwight Bero Jr., and Donna Lahache. Ten years of service: Darlene Thompson, Lynell Oakes-Cook, Marilyn Sharrow, Sheri...
FORT COVINGTON- Dennis Andrew Chubb, 66, of 495 County Route 1 and a longtime Akwesasne resident unexpectedly passed away Sunday evening, August 12, 2018 at his home. Dennis was born May 18, 1952 in Buffalo, NY, son of Helen Jacobs Chubb and the late Joseph Chubb. He attended Salmon River School and at the age of 17 entered the US Army, having served in Vietnam. Dennis was a self-employed contractor doing masonry, carpentry, and painting until becoming disabled. He loved to buy, sell and trade... Full story
AKWESASNE - Mrs. Suzanne Jackson, 90, of 30 LaFrance Road, peacefully passed away Monday morning, August 13, 2018 at the St. Regis Nursing home where she had been a resident since May 2018. Suzanne was born December 25, 1927 in Kana:takon, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Sawatis Lazore. She was sent to Spanish, Ontario Residential Schools. Suzanne married Lawrence Jackson in Akwesasne. Suzanne was a homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her family. She enjoyed playing cards, going... Full story
The PICEI Power Wheel Derby was held at Generations Park on August 12th, 2018 in the Travis Solomon Memorial Lacrosse Box. This event is sponsored by PICEI and dedicated to bringing cultural togetherness to everyone. Program member and supervisor, Florence Patterson said, "This event is to bring everyone together from all different cultures and the best way to start is through friendly competition where all participants get a prize". The Power Derby was complete with vendors, a psychic, and...
Due to the recent increase in printing costs, starting with the September 6, 2018 issue of Indian Time, the price of the paper will go up to $1.25. We apologize to our loyal readers for this. We have not raised the price of the paper since February 5, 1999. We hope you continue to enjoy the paper. The Timekeepers...
Thank you to Dana White, winner of the Tsi Snaihne Child Care 50/50 raffle. She donated her winnings back to the children!...
On behalf of the Residents and Staff of Tsi ion kwa nonh so:te, we would like to send out a Huge THANK YOU to the community of Akwesasne for their help and generosity. On June 8, 2018 we held a fundraiser to purchase new outdoor patio furniture to be placed under our newly constructed pavilion. The furniture purchased will be used by residents and their families and visitors to enjoy. Construction of the new pavilion was generously sponsored by Roy Delormier of DTC Construction and D&R Disposal...
Letter to the Editor Monday, August 13, 2018 Greetings! On any evening or weekend, an individual can find something to do in this community. Sports, entertainment, government meetings, education or leisure are all sponsored by an organization with the goal of improving lives of community members. What if one-third of the population was not included? Planning an accessible event so everyone feels welcome is the responsibility of the event organizers. As Activity Director for the residents living in Akwesasne’s long term care facility, I make it...
A federal court on Thursday, August 9, 2018 ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to ban a widely used pesticide that’s been linked to learning disabilities in children and that former agency chief Scott Pruitt refused to take off the market. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled in a 2-to-1 decision that the EPA offered “no defense” of its decision to delay a ban on chlorpyrifos ― a move the court said violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The law governs pesticides and requires the EPA to ban chemicals from be...
Frequent users of the Massena Mall's arena floor can switch ice skates with cleats and running shoes. Last Wednesday, August 8, 2018 an official ribbon cutting was held at the latest local family entertainment center. The ice was permanently removed, and artificial turf has been installed on the floor. Lacrosse and soccer players are now welcome to use the surface for games and practices. On Wednesday's grand opening, the floor was cut in half and on one side soccer and badminton nets were set...
The Amazing Rotary Rally is a FUNdraiser for everyone who loves a scavenger hunt, photography, trivia, a car rally, or all of the above. On August 18, 2018, starting at noon, teams will register and be given a list of challenges to complete before the clock strikes four. No car? No problem! Teams can get around on foot, on a bicycle, or in a car (scooters and skateboards work too). Each challenge has a different point value, so teams can choose between high volume and high value activities. Strategy is the name of the game! Registration and cha...
Why are MCA & SRMT Environment depts. doing the "Annual River Cleanup?" Shouldn't the Seaway Shipping Authority be held responsible? Since their ships have treated the St. Lawrence River as its dumping ground since the artery was opened 60 years ago (1958)???...
Jaylah Burke, age 8, Amiyah Burke, age 6, and 4-year-old Kinley Jacobs and her rabbit enjoyed a story during lunch at Generations Park on Aug. 9, 2018. Jaylah is going into grade 3 at the Mohawk School and can already read the entire book! Submitted by Deb Cook-Jacobs....
Turtle knew two things: he knew that he was very wise and he knew that he was very slow. Nevertheless, Turtle had a certain advantage over other four-foots. It lay in the fact that there were so many turtles. So now the story. Along came Bear with an ambling gait. He jumped over a log in a comical fashion and then stopped as Turtle Warrior challenged him. “What are you doing here?” asked Turtle Warrior. “Don’t you know better than to come into the domain of Turtle Chief without asking permission?” “Oh, so Turtle is Chief here?” asked Bear. ...
Google revealed its latest Doodle featuring, a portrait of a radiantly smiling woman on Wednesday, August 8, 2108. As the central point of focus, she sits within the sacred seven-sided star of the Cherokee Nation, surrounded by a blueprint of the Agena rocket. It's floating far above planet Earth, a satellite and the stars. The imagery only skims the surface of Mary Golda Ross' multifaceted life as the first Native American female engineer. The colors of the seven-sided star highlight the flag...
(August 10, 2018) SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Jeffrey Lazare, age 48, of Hogansburg, New York, was sentenced on Thursday to one year and one day in prison, and to pay a money judgment of $3.5 million, for failing to maintain required records relating to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Ronald N. Hancock, Acting Assistant Administrator for Field Operations, U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau (TTB). Lazare pled guilty on February 14, 2018 before United States D...
By Kaniehtonkie The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal August monthly meeting was called to order promptly at 10:00am and chaired by Chief Michael Conners Jr. Review of previous action items were read. Tribal Council completed the investigation (fact finding) and evaluation of the correlation and relationship between the original Elders Benefit group and anonymous propaganda distributed last year. It was reported the investigation is considered ‘complete’ and they announced three individuals were identified as having created said propaganda. No add...
Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton welcomed Grammy award winning band, ‘Portugal. The Man’ to traditional Kanien’kehá:ka Territory when they performed at the Osheaga Music Festival in Montreal on Friday, August 3, 2018. According to the band’s management, Portugal. The Man is on a journey to honor and speak truthfully about Natives of the United States, Canada, and around the world. The band recently made news when they refused to appear on a network in Australia because the newscast members spoke disparagingly about Aboriginals. Fo...
(August 10, 2018) Upon completion of their first annual fundraising golf tournament, members of the AMCR golf committee delivered a check in the amount of $25,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Burlington, Vermont. The Ronald McDonald House is a "home away from home" for families with sick children. The house provides a comfortable space to sleep, warm meals and amenities for laundry, internet and fully stocked kitchen. Of the Ronald McDonald House's 300 guests last year, 65% were from...
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - The courts have approved a settlement between representatives of certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop and the Federal Government of Canada (“Canada”) that provides compensation for loss of cultural identity to certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop. Please read this notice carefully. This lawsuit argues that Indian children who were victims of the Sixties Scoop lost their cultural identity and, as a result, suffered psychologically, emotionally, spiritually and physically. They were also deprived of their sta...
8 County Road 2, Lancaster Wednesday, September 12, 2018 • Guided tours – 5:30pm • Marsh displays • Talk by Wildlife Biologist Brendan Jacobs @ 7pm Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Karen Cooper at 613-936-6620 or email [email protected]. This cherished wetland is part of the larger Charlottenburgh Marsh – one of the most significant wetlands in all of Ontario. The Cooper Marsh Conservators together with Raisin Region Conservation Authority actively maintain, protect, enhance and restore this natural a...
