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Family and friends are searching the St. Regis River and Hogansburg dam area this week following an early morning car accident Sunday that resulted in one man missing. The accident occurred between 2 and 3 a.m. when two cars collided at the intersection of Route 37 and St. Regis Road, according to the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department. Ienteh Lyons of Akwesasne was the alleged driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident. The other vehicle was occupied by several teenagers who were treated for minor injuries. According...
In recognition of Disabilities Awareness Month (October), Indian Time is featuring articles on community members who have a disability they’d like our readers to know more about. This week’s featured community member is Jaylan “JJ” Adams, who has been diagnosed with autism. Indian Time spoke with her mother, Shelby Adams, about the disorder. Jaylan is now 4-years-old and has already seen her share of doctors, as have her parents, Shelby and Ryan. The pretty pig-tailed little girl with marble...
Social problems: - does not have a big smile or happy expression by 6 months or thereafter - has no back-and-forth sharing of smiles, sounds, or facial expressions by 9 months. - does not respond when child’s name is called by 10 months - has little eye contact - pulls back when you lift them up - prefers to play alone or with objects versus play with other children Communication problems: - has no babbling, pointing, or other communicative gestures by 12 months - has not spoken a single word b...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced Tuesday that it is no longer obligated to share revenue from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino with the state of New York. In a press release and also earlier this month at their monthly community meeting, the tribal council said the state has violated terms of a 2004 gaming compact, alleviating the tribe of their own compact agreements. The tribe said the state has not upheld its part of the agreement because it has failed to ensure that the tribe has exclusivity rights to operate slot machines in the region....
On Saturday, Oct. 30, history will be made when the first professional hockey game is played in Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Warriors, part of the newly formed Federal Hockey League, will take on the Rome Frenzy in their first home game at the A’nowara’kowa Arena. “History will be made when the puck drops on the 30th of October at the A’nowara’kowa Arena,” said the team’s owner Bassam Awwad. “This historic night will mark the first time a professional hockey club will be playing a season on Nativ...
According to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, the search for Erwin Ronald Gibson, 39 of Tsi Snaihne (Snye) concluded last week when his body was found in the St. Lawrence River. Gibson had been reported missing in the early morning of Oct. 8. His damaged boat was located the river and police and rescue workers from the AMPS, Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Justice Dept, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Ontario Provincial Police were among those searching the...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Alfred L. Mitchell, 83, of 325 Wade LaFrance Road, passed away on Thursday morning, October 14, 2010, at Iakhihsohtha, Home for the Elderly, where he had been a resident for the past 3 weeks. He had been in failing health for the past few months. Alfred was born October 31, 1926 in Akwesasne, the son of Alex and Charlotte Swamp Mitchell. He attended school on St. Regis Island. He proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. On November 17, 1951, he married B...
Erwin Ronald “Ronnie” Gibson, age 40, of 196 Wade Lafrance Memorial Road, Akwesasne QC, died accidentally on October 14, 2010. Dear father of Corbin Swamp of Ganienkeh, Aniatariio Gibson, Conrad Oakes, Lawrence Gibson, Lanon Gibson, Kylee Mitchell Gibson, Melekka Oakes, Kayla Jacobs, and Abby Cree all of Akwesasne. Loving grandfather of Corbin Swamp Jr. Son of the late Darryl Gibson and the late Cheryl (Cole) Gibson. Cherished brother of John George and Brandy Gibson of Onondaga Nation, Dan...
Jake Swamp-Tekaronianeken, 68, the Wolf Clan Mohawk diplomat, author, teacher, chief, husband, father, grandparent and great-grandparent passed into the spirit world on October 15, 2010 in Massena. Swamp was one of the most respected and honoured Mohawk Iroquois leaders of the past century. He was a member of the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs for over three decades, a position in which he served as a counselor, spiritual leader, legislator and ambassador. He was an exceptional orator with a...
Kanekenhawi Nancy (Cook) Swenson, age 78, died on Sunday, October 17, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site. Much loved wife of 59 years to the late Cecil Swenson. Dear mother of Connie Buck (Frank), June Pettinella (Marcel Sabourin), Susan Efthimiou (Michael), Janette Montroy (Dalton), David (Stephanie Burke), Sheila Cullen (Perry Chiasson), Patrick (Bonnie), Jerry and Gary (Kim). We find comfort knowing she is now reunited with her...
HOGANSBURG – Mr. Cory Michael Almond, age 35, of 94 Jock Road, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2010. Cory was born July 16, 1975 in Malone the son of William and Gloria Robinson Almond. He attended Salmon River Central School. He was a self-employed mechanic, repairing small engines. He also worked as a mechanic for various local businesses. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and motorcycles. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He was also a jack-of-all t...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Thomas F. Jock, Sr., age 71, of 1634 River Road, passed away on Monday morning, October 18, 2010, after a lengthy illness at Cornwall Community Hospital, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. Thomas was born September 29, 1939 in Akwesasne the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Square Jock. He attended schools in Bombay. On September 29, 1962, he married Esther M. Mitchell at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Arsenault, officiating. He first worked at the S...
IN MEMORY OF LARRY R. KING Many years have passed, still we miss you. When we miss you, sometimes we listen to music or look at pictures of you. Not to remind us of you, but to make us feel as if we are with you. You may be out of our sight, but never out of our minds and forever in our hearts and memories. Love You Forever, Your Family...
Niawen & Congratulations Jonas Gray is going on his trip to Washington D.C. to the Jr. Young Leaders conference on Sat. Oct. 23. He is one of ten 6th grade students that were nominated by the school counselor. He will be gone for six days to see the historical sites up there as well as museums and monuments. He will be representing our community by telling other students about us. There will be students from all over this country there so he will learn about other cultures and nationalities....
Thank You We would like to thank the following who made an awful event into a bearable event. St. Regis Mohawk Health Clinic, Alice Hyde Hospital-ER & First floor staff and Franklin County Hospice for their compassionate care. Snye Rec., Brenda Lafrance, Lois Terrance & Lorraine Bero for the wonderful dinner Mom would have been proud to serve her family and friends. Our Mother’s death was made bearable because of the many acts of kindness by some extremely thoughtful people. Niawen-Louise M. Brown family...
Maya Thompson and her family would like to thank everyone who provided their support for her luncheon and dance that was held on September 10, 2010. A special thank you goes out to our friends, relatives and to the local businesses for volunteering and providing donations. Maya’s surgery went well and she will be able to go back to school in November....
THANK YOU The Akwesasne Cancer Support Group would like to thank everyone who participated, donated or purchased memorial and sponsorship holes for the September 18th Golf Tournament at Cedar View Golf Course. To all the local businesses for their continued support and generosity, also to Cedar View Staff and committee for organizing the golf tournament. Once again a big Niawen: kowa to everyone from the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group, “together we’re fighting cancer every step of the way....
Submitted by PICEI Bringing the community up to date on PICEI last year’s cultural tour, let us review the project “ALL CULTURES ARE NATIONAL TREASURES” and other events during the summer months. The “All Cultures Are National Treasures” project took both PICEI youth and elders to Washington D.C. from July 29 to August 2, 2010. It was a memorable event, which helps to bridge both the generations and cultures. PICEI has Akwesasne to thank for sponsoring two of the events for the Mohawk youth and...
Sekon: I would like to extend heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all of our family and friends of Uncle Jake Swamp. And to our sisters in AEW, Aunt Judy, Kanera, Kahontineh, and Angela. This is such a tremendous loss to everyone who knew him, to this entire community. I believe any man who knew Uncle Jake would be hard pressed to not want to emulate this man in some way. He had so many wonderful qualities, talents, passions as a father and community leader. Over the summer I had the great opportunity to get closer to Uncle Jake and Aunt...
SE:KON (HELLO) My name is Michele Micki King. I participatated in the Nike Women’s Marathon, October 17th, 2010 in San Francisco, California as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in memory of a very dear friend of mine, Andrea Janelle Shively. Andrea Janelle Shively peacefully went to be with her Lord at her family’s home on May 11, 2010 after a coura...
Submitted by MCA After years of anticipation, the new low-level north span bridge, which connects Kawehno:ke to the city of Cornwall, is officially set to begin construction. The announcement was made back in August, with the support of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The construction of the new low-level 3 Nations Bridge is set to begin its first phase in May of 2011, with a tentative date for completion sometime in 2014. In keeping with agreements made with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Federal Bridge Corporation, Mohawks will be...
October 15th was Crazy Hat Day at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School and quite a few students as well as teachers participated in the fun. Teachers Angie O’Connell and Carla Point made sure the Head Start students joined in on the fun as well. Other classroom teachers Denise Jackson, Lydie Stacey and Jessica Roundpoint Fontaine took the opportunity to show the students their best hats....
Yes, broken fluorescent light bulbs are dangerous. They pose two dangers. One is the release of mercury. The other is the potential for being cut by the glass. Fluorescent light bulbs are classified as hazardous materials. Source: Environmental Protection Agency An example of a compact flourescent light bulb used in many households As energy conservation sweeps the nation, many homeowners are switching to fluorescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs, which use 75 percent less energy and last ten times longer. If unbroken, fluorescent bulbs...
• Chemicals like oil, chlorine (used for swimming pools), cleaners, pesticides and fertilizers can harm the animals, bugs and plants that live in the water, and can make people sick when it floats down to the ocean. • Too many leaves and grass clippings can take the oxygen out of water and suffocate the plants and animals who need oxygen to breathe. • The waste from our pets is very harmful to our waterbodies. Our pets’ waste has dangerous bacteria that can spread diseases to plants, animals and humans that swim in dirty water. • Soaps and...
•• The Kariwiio path continues this week at the Seneca Longhouse in Six Nations, Ohsweken. Leroy Hill, Cayuga will be reciting the Kariwiio. The delegate from the Mohawk Nation is Teddy Jacobs. The Kariwiio will go to Oneida, Wisconsin for the final week. •• The meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2010 in Six Nations at the Onondaga Nation longhouse with Venezuelan consulate was cancelled because Venezuelan dignitaries wish to participate in this meeting. Members of the Venezuela Parliament need to adjust their calendars so they can att...
