A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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LAKE PLACID – A symbolic seed exchange took place prior to the opening of the 2023 FISU World University Games. Tribal Chief Ron Lafrance, Sub-Chief Agnes Sweets Jacobs, and Sub-Chief Derrick King accepted red oak seeds from Lake Placid Mayor Art Devlin. The seeds are meant to help replant our ancestral forests and help combat climate change. The seeds were placed into a small container that was inside a Mohawk sweetgrass basket before being placed with 3,000 more seeds that were planted by t...
By Kaniehtonkie. AKWESASNE – Four people face various charges following a police search of a residence on International Road in Kawehnoke that took place on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. At approximately 2:25AM the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police executed a criminal code search warrant at a private residence on International Rd, on Kawehnoke. Just over an hour later at 3:47AM, AMPS had announced the search warrant had concluded. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police S...
By Isaac White A video circulating social media has generated more than 15 thousand views and spurred a lot of discussion in Akwesasne. In the video, which was filmed at The Harvest dispensary at 709 Salmon Street in Fort Covington, an altercation occurred after the manager of the store recognized he may be dealing with a scam artist. Scott Kimble, manager for The Harvest, spoke with Indian Time to clarify the situation, and discuss the scheme proposed by the man who Kimble said also claimed to...
By Isaac White Lake Placid, site for the World University Games saw opening night ceremonies last Thursday the likes of which it hasn’t been part of since the 1980 Winter Olympics were hosted there. The games have drawn great interest around the world, locally, and from folks in Akwesasne. Herb Brooks Arena, the venue which hosted the legendary 1980 Miracle On Ice that saw the U.S. men’s hockey team defeat the overwhelmingly favored goliath Soviet Union hockey team and eventually win the gold medal, was the site for the opening ceremonies of...
By Isaac White New York State Education Department released its final 2021-2022 state assessment data in October 2022. From the data released the rankings are based on hundreds of school districts reporting their results from Regents exams. New York State indicates that proficiency is defined by the State Education Department as those students who score at level three or above. According to school districts who reported their test data, more than 200 districts reported at least 90 percent were proficient for English Language Arts and Algebra...
Using a valuable piece of real estate on the main street of Lake Placid, Akwesasne Travel hosted the Mohawk Artist Village as part of the 2023 FISU World University Games. The Artist Village is open daily from 1:00PM to 6:00PM until Saturday, January 21st. Different Akwesasne vendors will be there showcasing their work every day. They are located in the former GAP store at 2457 Main Street in Lake Placid, NY. Photos courtesy of Akwesasne Travel....
AKWESASNE – In accordance with the tribal referendum held in 2005 and Tribal Council Resolution (TCR) 2007-01 that established the authority of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court, the Tribal Council has adopted the Marriage, Divorce, and Custody Code; titled “Tenkwahswanón:na” through TCR 2022-58. The Code’s adoption follows informational sessions that were conducted by the Tribal Court in 2021 on December 1st and 15th. The information sessions were accompanied with a 30-day comment period. Due to the number of revisions made to the initial...
Michael N. "Chooch" LaFrance, 61, of Kanatakon, passed away on January 12, 2023 at Tsiionkwanonhsote surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born March 27, 1961 in Cornwall, Ontario the son of the late William and Margaret (Bush) LaFrance. He attended General Vanier Secondary School in Cornwall. Michael worked construction and held a Heavy Equipment Certification and was a Truck Driver for many contractors throughout the years. Michael enjoyed music and playing his bass guitar. He also... Full story
Thank You A special thank you to Nancy Bonvillain for your generosity and continued support. We appreciate you. Niawen Indian Time Staff...
Thank you from the family of the late Robert “Lubby” Tarbell The family of the late Robert Tarbell would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to our family, friends, and community for their support during this difficult time. We send our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Akwesasne Death Benefit group, The American Legion Post 1479, American Legion Auxiliary, and Donaldson Funeral Home. Also, a special thanks to those who brought food and drinks and shared their time with us, and lent a helping hand. Tha...
By Andy Gardner. In recent Massena Raiders and Salmon River Shamrocks varsity sports outcomes, a Massena wrestler won his division at the Phoenix Mid-Winter Classic. The Raider girls basketball team downed Norwood-Norfolk. The Shamrocks boys hockey team dusted St. Lawrence Central. A Salmon River girls basketball game ended up postponed. Saturday, Jan. 14, wresting, Massena at Phoenix Mid-Winter Classic – Massena’s Colden Hardy (152) won his division with teammate Roy Gamble (285) taking second. General Brown earned two second-place fin...
Free, food and clothing distribution, this Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 1:00 PM—3:00 PM at Mohawk Assembly of God Church, 7 East Church Street (between Mill and Pearl Streets, off Route 37, Akwesasne, NY.) Food includes cereal, milk, turkey, snacks, beverages, and other items. Some cleaning items. New and used scrubs and gently used winter jackets, snow pants, and sheets. New hats, scarves, and mittens. 518.358.2456...
A petition to be named Executor in the estate of Barbara Jane Dence Garrow, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Cecil Garrow in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to challenge the validity of Barbara Jane Dence Garrow’s will or the appointment of Cecil Garrow as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by February 4, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present in their i...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Warren P.A. Gorrow and Shirley Gorrow of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Craig Gorrow. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Craig Gorrow and Cherie Jock. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the vailidity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than February 11, 2023....
WASHINGTON – The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs today announced proposed revisions to the federal regulations at 25 C.F.R. Part 226 regarding leasing of the Osage Mineral Estate for oil and gas mining. The proposed revisions reflect modern industry standards, advances in technologies and changes to operations within the Osage Mineral Estate since the last substantive revision to the regulations in 1974. The proposed revisions make Osage Mineral Estate energy growth consistent with operations across Indian Country. ...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club Dues for 2023 You can mail in your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS Jan. 21st-Randall Cook & Veronica Cook Jan. 22nd-Rose Reid, J. Nancy Arquette Jan. 23rd-Karen Adams ACTIVITIES: Fri. Jan. 20th – Pool Tournament @ 10:30; Mon. J... Full story
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Lilly L. Benedict, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Tess Benedict. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Tess Benedict or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Tess Benedict must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than January 31, 2023....
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING MASKS AT ALL TIMES. ST. REGIS MISSION MASS INTENTIONS JANUARY 17- 31, 2023 THURSDAY JANUARY 19, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Sarah Mitchell from the funeral collection FRIDAY JANUARY 20, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Abraham Caldwell Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Family SATURDAY JANUARY 21, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Sandra Terrance, Memorial Birthday by the St. Regis family SUNDAY JANUARY 22, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Deceased members of the...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Thomas G. Terrance, of Akwesasne NY, have been requested by Thomas P. Terrance. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Thomas P. Terrance. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than February 5, 2023....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Philip E. Rybke, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Edith Rybke. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Edith Rybke or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Edith Rybke must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court no later than February 9, 2023....
A petition to be named Executor in the Nelson P. Sawatis, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Joseph Sawatis in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Nelson P. Sawatis’ will or the appointment of Joseph Sawatis as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by February 11, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any creditors s...
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is accepting applications for a variety of seasonal employment opportunities to support its programs and services throughout Cornwall and surrounding area of SDG. The RRCA is currently looking to fill over 15 seasonal or short- term positions to support watershed planning, environmental stewardship and outreach, Conservation Area services, and tree planting. "Our current employment opportunities are ideal for students and recent graduates," says...
This National Non-Smoking Week, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is celebrating 15 years of partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC). In 2002, smoking cessation experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) developed the OMSC – an institutional program that systematically identifies, provides treatment, and offers follow-up to patients who smoke as part of routine care. In 2006, the UOHI began to assist other inpatient, outpatient, and primary care settings to imp...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers with perennial forage crops of an option to report their acreage once, without having to report that acreage in subsequent years, as long as there are no applicable changes on the farm. Interested producers can select the continuous certification option after USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) certifies their acreage report. “FSA’s continuous certification option simplifies future acreage reporting of perennial crops, and it can also help stre...
On January 12, 2022, one year ago today, then Seneca Nation President Matt Pagels, surrounded by 14 masked Councilors, announced in a late evening social media post that he had entered into a Settlement Agreement with New York State to hand over more than half a billion dollars in disputed gaming revenue share payments. Some Seneca people stumbled across the post scrolling around Facebook. Some people learned about it on the 11 o'clock news that night. Four days prior, in January Council, no...
