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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau split Indigenous and Northern Affairs into two departments and named a second minister. Reprinted with permission from APTN National News with files from the Canadian Press The two departments of Indigenous Affairs will have one side focusing on a new relationship with Indigenous people, such as First Nations working on self-government agreements, and the other will continue providing services for all First Nations. Minister Carolyn Bennett will lead the new department becoming the minister of Crown-Indigenous...
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held their General Meeting for the month of August on August 24th, 2017. The meeting began at approximately 6:00 pm, with call to order and a moment of silence. Council then went on to accept and move the agenda for the meeting. The rules of order were read before the presentations began. The first presentation given was the Ionkwakwenion – Honouring; Katsi Cook, Jenna Thompson, Taylor Francis and I. Porter. Katsi Cook, a midwife, was recognized for her dedication to...
The 2017 New York State Fair Indian Princess Kyla Smoke, daughter of Evelyn Powless, Onondaga, and DJ Smoke, originally of Akwesasne, with her Akwesasne family. L-R: DJ Smoke, Vivian Smoke, Kyla, Courtney Smoke-Thomas, Steve Lazore and Gabrielle Thomas. (Facebook photo.)...
The 96th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market hosted by the Southwest Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) was held on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, 2017. Several Mohawks attended this year, all marking this year's experience as a success and an experience not soon to be forgotten. The Santa Fe Indian Market is very competitive, prestigious and the largest art forum for Native Americans across Turtle Island to attend. Artists must submit an application to enter and all artwork is 'juried'...
Morgan Skidders had the opportunity to do research at Tufts University in Boston, MA in biochemistry. She completed her weeklong research in the Department of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology. Dr. Fathima Nazeer, originally from Sri Lanka, was so impressed by Morgan's work that she invited her to travel to Tuft's School of Medicine to participate in their summer program. There, she studied the roles of various proteins in yeast following DNA damage. Some of these proteins have been...
The Native North American Travel Troupe were invited to sing social songs, dance, and tell the origins of how those songs and dances came to be at the Almanzo Wilder Homestead for the Native American Cultural Festival on Saturday, August 26, 2017. According to NNATC, "It was a beautiful day of various cultures coming together, understanding one another, showing appreciation, and respect." Each summer the Almanzo Wilder Homestead highlights a culture that was influential in rural Northern New...
Build an Authentic Brand to Increase Your Bottom Line Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Please register at least 3 days prior to event. To register please contact OED at (518) 358-2835 or email [email protected]. Branding isn’t a ‘nice-to-have,’ but a ‘must-have’ to be competitive in today’s market. Don’t get jaded by get-rich-quick-schemes and fly-by-night tactics that promise overnight results. True branding is strategic, authentic, and it impacts every facet of your business. During this webinar with Senior B...
Come have a laugh with Akwesasne Toastmasters! Join us on Wednesday, September 13th, for a night of laughs at Akwesasne Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest and potluck meal! Doors open at 6:30pm, laughter starts at 7:00pm. Located at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Human Resources Building in the Speedway Plaza. Find Akwesasne Toastmasters on Facebook. Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions!...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Aug. 19, police ticketed Louise K. Thompson, 64, of Akwesasne, Ontario for inadequate headlight and inadequate brake light. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 11. On Aug. 19, police charged Logan P. Smiddy, 21, of Fort Covington with a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $2,500 bail or $5,000 bond. He was to have returned to court Aug. 29, police said. On Aug. 19, police ticketed Philip Iefert, 60, of Golden Bridge, N.Y. for s...
Emily Tarbell, Maggie Terrance, Harold Tarbell and Amanda Blair Terrance waiting for the eclipse to hit Chicago. Niawen to the Akwesasne Library for the protective glasses!...
Hillary warned the voters in the 2016 campaign that the Donald was unfit to lead. But the rednecks won! What next? More riots? More hate!...
Reprinted with permission from ICMT (August 28, 2017) The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards celebrated all nominees in the 'Fight Against the System' category Sunday night as Katy Perry hosted thousands at the Forum in Inglewood, California. In a tribute to the victims of the Charlottesville riots and the death of Heather Heyer, all categories were honored and were awarded an MTV VMA, including Stand Up / Stand N Rock #NoDAPL by Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas. In addition to vocals by Taboo and...
On August 26th, 2017 the 3rd Annual Akwesasne Business Expo took place at the Anowarakowa Arena. The Akwesasne Business Expo was sponsored by the Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce, MCA Economic Development, SRMT Economic Development, Ontario Power Generation and the Akwesasne Area Management Board. The event began at 8:00 a.m. for the exhibitors only. The morning events that took place for the exhibitors helped them to network with each other. It was a sort of workshop for the exhibitors who were...
Arlington, VA – Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance are advising people who want to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey to do so with caution and make sure their donations get to the people who need it most. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey prompts us to do what we can to help as soon as possible,” said H. Art Taylor, president and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org,) “but donors need to be aware of some key cautions so that their generosity will get to those in need quickly.” As the impact of this sto...
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 Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
Salary Level: RN 01 POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration and documentation. The Registered Nurse is required to perform their duties in a...
Part-time position (20 hours per week) with the Akwesasne Tri-District Elders Center Salary: $12.00 per hour Position summary: Under the supervision and direction of the President and Vice President of the Akwesasne Tri-District Elders, the incumbent is responsible to maintain routine office duties, filings, telephone reception, provide widespread support to visitors and members, effective communication and management skills, maintain member list, organize and schedule various events and any other office duties as required by the President and...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Economic Development Program will be holding satellite locations for community members to have easy access to services such as new business registrations, small business grant information, and any business inquiry they may have. Please bring your status card with you for business registrations. These satellite locations will run on a trial basis on the following dates: Kana:takon - Kanonkwhatsheri:io Turtle Room Tuesday, Oct. 17 - 9am - 12pm Tuesday, Oct. 17 - 9am - 12pm Tsi Snaihne - Iohahi:io Cafeteria T...
The Indian Time offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. Our offices will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 9:00am....
In order to further engage community members and receive feedback, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Akwesasne Election Law Working Task Group will be holding an additional round of consultation meetings. These meetings will allow community members to provide further direction and clarification on proposed amendments to the Akwesasne Election Law. The community can determine what changes are put forth to the community for a final vote on amendments. The new consultation meeting dates are: Thursday, September 7, 2017 - Snye Homemakers - 6...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Aug. 31st Elaine Scott & Phoebe Curran Events: Aug. 31st – Growing Stronger-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Ionkwanikonriio Thompson Island-10:00 No further information available. IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the elderly 613-575-2507 Community Bingo- Thursdays @ 6:30pm. Package cost- $10.00-single, double-$15.00 and triple-$20.00. For more information call 613-575-2507 ext. 1. Leave a message and someone will return your call. Reminder: RSVP your attendance to all of our events if y...
The Akwesasne Child Care Program officially closed their preschool classroom at Kana:takon School. It was a great couple of years bridging child care and school, and we would like to thank the Kana:takon school for their hospitality. Niawen Kowa to the Kana:takon parents for understanding, and best of luck to the preschoolers headed off to school in a few weeks. The Kana:takon Child Care Centre is currently licensed for infant and toddler care only, and will soon be accepting new applications. For questions or more information please call the...
The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Box for the month of SEPTEMBER is Friday, SEPTEMBER 8th, 2017 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10 and place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....
Saturday, September 16, 2017 9:00am – 2:00pm Main Street, Malone, NY Great Food & Free Concert VENDORS WANTED There is a fee for a booth. Deadline to register is September 11. For further information or to register please contact Malone Chamber of Commerce at 518-483-3760 or email [email protected]....
Lot 40 Block B Hamilton Island – Seasonal One bedroom, one full bath cottage consisting of approximately 1,064 sq. ft. It includes wood flooring, a full bath combined with a laundry room, and a porch with a large window overlooking the water. The gazebo is at the river’s edge, set up with fridge, cooking area, outdoor shower, 2 hot tubs, boathouse and ramp and winch to pull boat in. This is a leased lot with a seasonal lease. The current annual rent is $4,275.00 for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. This lease has a fifteen year lea...
