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  • It’s a girl!

    Nov 1, 2012

    Name: Aria Mazie Day Born: Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Weight: 8lbs. 1 oz. Length: 19 ½ inches Parents: Reannon & Heath Day Sibling: Seven Maternal Grandparents: Jackie Benedict & the late Francis McDonald Paternal Grandparents: Sandra & the late Ray Day Maternal Great-Grandparents: Germain Phillips & the late Bobby Benedict, Rita & the late Wilbert “Mr.” McDonald...

  • It’s a boy!

    Nov 1, 2012

    Name: Kentli Mitchell Peters Born: Thursday, July 12, 2012 Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. Parents: Jillian Jacobs & Justin Peters Maternal Grandparents: Paul Jacobs & Sheryl Conners Paternal Grandparents: Tonya & Darrow Clute, Becky & Pernell Peters...

  • It’s a girl!

    Nov 1, 2012

    Name: Phoenix Robin Ortiz Born: Saturday, October 20, 2012 Weight: 9 lbs 11 oz. 21 inches Parents: Crystal King & Adam Ortiz Maternal grandparents: the late Windell R. King Sr. and the late Dorothy Wheeler Paternal grandma: Aida Ortiz...

  • Alone Time

    An Anonymous Mother|Nov 1, 2012

    It’s become that time again. The boys have begun to want their mom or their dad all to themselves. It happens when we baby-sit a lot or our schedule gets so busy that we haven’t been given the chance to really listen to their stories as well as they’d like. Little brother just seems to want his dad to do everything for him. A few days last week I was told I couldn’t take him to the bus stop because he wanted only bubba to take him. If I have to run to the store little brother chooses to stay home with his dad even if has spent the last two day...

  • Student Submission

    Nov 1, 2012

    The students in Mrs. Thompson’s first grade classroom have been busy learning about pumpkins. They learned about the lifecycle and parts of pumpkins and then compared them to apples. Their final activity was discussing different uses for pumpkins and eating a few pumpkin treats!...

  • Lacrosse Game Played at Tsiionkwanonhso:te

    Teresa David|Nov 1, 2012

    AKWESASNE ON - OCTOBER 27, 2012 - Despite the grey weather on Saturday morning, it was actually a nice day to play a pick-up lacrosse game. The players did not have to deal with the usual gusts of wind from the river! With the residents dressed for the outdoors and sitting under the Gazebo and in the yard; the lacrosse game was played up close in the field beside the bus garage. For over 60 minutes, the ‘older’ more experienced guys kept up with the ‘younger’ players. However, both ‘sides...

  • Lender of Last Resort

    Nov 1, 2012

    Dear Dr. Per Cap: What about those credit card offers you get when you are at a department store? The ones that promise a discount on your purchase? Is there a trick to them? Someone told me they affect your credit score. ~ Signed, Wondering Dear Wondering: “Apply today and get 10 percent off your purchase.” Sound familiar? Seems like every store you go into these days wants to sign you up for a credit card. You might want to think twice though before taking advantage of what might appear as a convenient discount. An in-store application for cr...

  • Tobacco Burning at Otter Creek

    Charles Kader|Nov 1, 2012

    Otter Creek Falls - On Saturday October 27, 2012, the Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonhsesne clan representative Men’s Council conducted a tobacco-burning ceremony at the Otter Creek Falls near Vergennes, Vermont. Akwesasne Wolf Clan representative Rarahkwisere and Bear Clan representative Kanaretiio were joined by local Onkwehonweh Darrell Shariwate Tucker (Metis) in the traditional offering of tobacco, which took place at the foot of Mechanic Street in Vergennes. A small group of onlookers w...

  • Reader Photo

    Nov 1, 2012

    These photos were submitted by Tsyoshaaht Delgado on behalf of Teddy Jacobs from Akwesasne. They are of the Gaiiwio ceremony on Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, 2012, at Oneida Longhouse in Wisconsin....

  • Cornwall Major Midget Colts are 1st in the Eastern division

    Patrick Dussault|Nov 1, 2012

    The season started in Winchester with a big win, 8-0 against the North Dundas Demons. Samuel Dussault had the shutout for the Colts - thanks to some solid play on the blue line by Colin McDonald and Jeff Dobson, while Alex Primeau and Brian Landry each scored 2 goals to lead the offensive charge. Other goals went to Alexis Roy, Chris Wert, Daniel Pilon and Brock Dazé. During that sequence the Colts had to face the South Stormont Select, a team that released goalie Joey Lamarche. The Colts took Lamarche and he led the Colts to back-to-back...

  • Snye Recreation 2012 Halloween Party

    Mae Green|Nov 1, 2012

    The Recreation held its annual party on Saturday, October 27th. The party was well attended and we were able to do the hayride due to the great weather. Costume judging started at 3:00 p.m. winners were: 12 months & under Prettiest: Cansas Morris Most Original: Emery Cook Funniest: Brandon Lazore Scariest: Gaheyaodo Swamp Judges Choice: Tacori Cree 1 Year olds: Prettiest: Korie Herne Most Original: Channing Morris Funniest: Weston Jackson Scariest: Kaianonni Jacobs Judges Choice: Irae’a L...

  • Swamp’s Performance Automotive Offers Free Brakes to Support Akwesasne Mountain of Toys

    Nov 1, 2012

    Hogansburg, NY - In an effort to help the Akwesasne Basket Drive and Mountain of Toys collect new toys during the holiday season, Swamp’s Performance Automotive will install free brakes for clients’ cars (up until December 13) when they bring in a new, unwrapped toy to help benefit children in the community. “For the past few years I’ve participated by ‘going to jail’ and raising bail money to donate. This year we wanted to do something bigger,” said Casey Swamp, owner of Swamp’s Performance Automotive. “As a local business, being able to con...

  • Readers Share Rome Experiences

    Nov 1, 2012

    Readers Share Rome Experiences...

  • GRASSE RIVER UPDATE: THE PROPOSED CLEANUP PLAN

    Nov 1, 2012

    For 20 years, Alcoa has worked cooperatively with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other stakeholder groups to address PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) contamination in the lower Grasse River, between the Power Canal and the St. Lawrence. The overall goal of the project is to reduce PCB levels in fish and other organisms in the river for the long-term protection of human health and the environment. On October 1, 2012, EPA released the Proposed Plan for the Grasse River. The plan calls for the dredging of some near-shore...

  • News from around the Nations

    Nov 1, 2012

    PEI MUSEUM AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION RECEIVES DONATION OF 11,000 YEAR OLD ARTIFACT The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation now holds what is possibly the oldest artifact ever discovered in Prince Edward Island, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. The stone spear point, believed to be more than 11,000 years old, was discovered by the late Aage Sorensen in the 1930s while he was digging potatoes in Tryon. The artifact has been kept in the family collection until recently when his...

  • News From Our Neighbors

    Nov 1, 2012

    GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING NEW YORK’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS Albany, NY (October 25, 2012) - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law a robust package of legislation that will improve the criminal justice system’s response to domestic violence while at the same time provide survivors with enhanced protections so they can more safely sever ties with their abusers. The bill package signed by Governor Cuomo addresses the recidivist nature of domestic violence by holding serial offenders more accountable for their beh...

  • Get Ready for Winter Now – Winterize Your Vehicle Part 2

    Kaniethonkie|Nov 1, 2012

    Continued from last week… 6. THINK ABOUT SWITCHING TO SNOW TIRES. Then you might want to improve traction even more by investing in winter tires and using them over the next few months instead of your usual all-season tires. When shopping around for snow tires, ask about all the fees that might come into play, such as fees for mounting and balancing. You can accomplish this easily and make accurate cost comparisons by asking each store for the “out the door charge.” Good snow tires make an incredible difference on a snowy road, but keep in mi...

  • Zombie Infested Obstacle Course: Live a Drug Free Life!

    Samantha McMillon Wilkinson|Nov 1, 2012

    Last Thursday, about 45 volunteers morphed into frightening zombies and crouched in the bushes on the Salmon River cross country trail. In all, about 75 kids wearing belts with red flags went through the trail dodging the zombies and several obstacles. The kids had to make it around huge spider webs, through man-made tunnels, under nets and over ropes, and the final obstacle: a high wall the kids had to climb over. While making it through all of these obstacles, zombies popped out of bushes and...

  • Zombie Infested Obstacle Course: Live a Drug Free Life!

    Nov 1, 2012

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  • We Love Visitors!

    Nov 1, 2012

    Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. “We Love Visitors” series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don’t be scared to come and visit us (we’ll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...

  • Pumpkin Bundt Cake

    Nov 1, 2012

    INGREDIENTS 1 box yellow cake mix (18-1/4 oz.) 1 box butterscotch pudding (3.4 oz) ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup water 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 4 eggs powdered sugar or whipped cream for serving DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds then beat on medium for 4 minutes. 2. Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden tooth pick inserted near the center comes out clean. 3. Cool in pan for 15 m...

  • Blast from the Past

    Nov 1, 2012

    Photo taken in Rome, Italy after the Beatification of Kateri Tekakwitha, in June of 1980. L-R: Rosemary Bonaparte, Sarah Tarbell & Felicia Jock Picture taken by David Herne. 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 same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....

  • Education Director

    Nov 1, 2012

    Division: Education Salary: Dependent upon qualifications Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 9, 2012 Description of Position: The Executive Director of Education is responsible for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s consistent achievement of its mission and objectives. Responsible for planning, direction, development, administration, supervision and implementation of a development program that will complement and provide financial assistance to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Education Department; as well as progress repo...

  • Sexual Assault Advocate

    Nov 1, 2012

    Division: Three Sisters Program Salary: $17,680 – 36,108.80 (21-1093) Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 9, 2012 Description of Position: Responsible for advocating and supporting victims of sexual assault and family violence. Responsibility includes carrying a multiple caseload and offer support to victims of rape and sexual assault. Also responsible for bringing awareness of sexual assault and the Program to community members and networking agencies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology, Psychology or S...

  • Health Promotion Specialist

    Nov 1, 2012

    Division: IHS, Let’s Get Healthy Program Salary: $12.29 39-9031 Status: Full-time, based on annual grant approvals Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 9, 2012 Description of Position: The primary role of the Specialist is to provide direct physical activity services as part of the diabetes prevention and treatment programs within the Diabetes Grant for youth, adults and seniors. Physical activity services will encompass individual and group-based fitness classes, such as after-school/evening fitness instruction and health education. Qu...

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