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(November 13, 2016) At approximately 2:30 PM, on Saturday, November 12, 2016, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were dispatched to attend a residence located in Akwesasne, Quebec where the body of a 26 year old female was found deceased. Officers attended and secured the residence. The Sûreté du Québec Forensic Identification Unit was requested to attend and process the scene. Akwesasne Mohawk Police have been out canvassing the neighborhood and speaking with family and friends to see if they can provide any further insight. A postmortem ex...
The annual ceremony took place last Friday, November 11, 2016, Veterans Day, at the American Legion Post 1479 in Hogansburg where Veterans gathered to honor the sacrifices made by their comrades. While the uniformed members of the American Legion stood at attention, the Commanders and Chaplains of the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion read about the members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives on the battlefield or were never found. In their honor the 21 Gun Salute was given...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2 million in federal funding for the Akwesasne Tourism Working Group. The working group will receive $400,000 for the first year, and a total of $2 million over the next five years. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies Program (SEEDS). The Akwesasne Tourism Working Group will use the federal funds to pr...
In early November several Akwesasronon traveled to the Hudson Valley to take part in a harvest grown between several communities: the Hudson Valley Farm Hub, the newly created Native American Seed Sanctuary and Akwesasronon programs. Located near Kingston NY, they grew Native American varieties of corn, beans, squash and sunflowers for the purpose of providing education, seed saving, ultimately preserving our rich agricultural and cultural heritage. Once harvested, the seeds returned to...
Last weekend Tsi Snaihne Recreation held their annual Christmas Enchantment event. This four day event began on November 10th with a meal for the Elders in the community. They were served corn soup and biscuits, and afterward they were able to preview the decorative trees. Five pickles were hidden amongst the tree displays and if found they were given a chance to win $10 in free tickets. The meal was sponsored by Indian Time Newspaper. On Friday, November 11th, school students got to view the...
Here are additional pictures....
Here is the Christmas Enchantment Winners List....
Submitted by Lynda Brown...
TAUNY invites you to explore the North Country Folkstore this holiday season! The Annual Folkstore Holiday Showcase is a temporary expansion of the Folkstore during the winter season and is a chance for visitors to see and purchase new, unique merchandise by local artists and craftspeople in The TAUNY Center’s first floor gallery space. The Holiday Showcase will include larger works by Folkstore Artists and will also feature new additions to the Folkstore including watercolor paintings by Peggy Mooers, felted cards by Kathy Montan, Amish q...
AKWESASNE - The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service seized 50lbs of packaged marihuana this past Wednesday (November 9, 2016) in the early morning hours. The seizure, which occurred shortly after 1 o’clock AM, was the result of an investigation into suspicious activities observed by the Joint Investigation Team. During the investigation, police made observations of a person removing hockey bags from a vessel into a vehicle along the shorelines of the Snye Channel. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police converged onto the subject vehicle at which point, the s...
On Nov. 9, police charged Tyler A. Gray, 29, of Hogansburg with unlawful fleeing of police, resisting arrest, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding, unlicensed operation, fail to signal, and driving on shoulder. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond with orders to return Nov. 22. On Nov. 7, police charged Jerimiah J. Fountain, 37, of Constable with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, felony, possession of a hypodermic instrument...
Audrey Rae Bush of Akwesasne could spend up to five years in federal prison after admitting in federal court that she transported two Chinese citizens who were illegally in the United States. She pleaded guilty Nov. 9 in federal court in Syracuse to two counts of transporting illegal aliens. When sentenced on March 16, she could also be fined $250,000 and will also forfeit $1,000 she received for transporting the aliens. According to a plea agreement, the two Chinese citizens arrived on the reservation May 11 after entering the United States...
The two concerts will be held on Fri. Dec. 9th at 8pm and Sunday, Dec 11th at 2 pm at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St. E. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $7 for children 12 and under. They are available at St. John’s, Home Hardware at Pitt and Thirteenth, the Lottery Kiosk, 2nd floor at Cornwall Square and from choir members. Info at 936.1131....
Submission deadline November 30, 2016 ALL posters must be submitted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper with NAME, AGE, GRADE, and NAME OF SCHOOL AND ARTIST SIGNATURE ALL essays must be double spaced, typed or printed on white 8 1/2” x 11” paper with your NAME, AGE, GRADE and NAME OF SCHOOL ** Please indicate the CATEGORY and CONTACT INFORMATION with your submission** Cash Prizes 1st place: $150 2nd place: $100 3rd place: $50 In each age group Please send submissions to: Essay/Poster Contest Ontario Native Education Counselling Association 37A Reserve...
Akwesasne – Danielle "Kahsennenhawi" Johnson, 26, of Tsi Snaihne, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Beloved mother of Aryanna Johnson. Loving daughter of Daniel Jacobs and Joanne Johnson from Akwesasne. Dear sister of Daniel Jr., Donald, Derrick (Iete), Dillon, Deklen, Desiree (Al), and Destinee, all from Akwesasne. Chosen siblings Jason, Jennifer, Marlon, Jhazmayn, Miraya, Kathleen, Noel and Donna. Danielle will be missed by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, e...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Rita J. Swamp, 74, of 21 Swamp Road, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep Saturday, November 5, 2016 while traveling with her family in Rochester. Rita was born November 26, 1941 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Abraham and Christie Laughing Herne. She graduated from Bombay High School and Mater Dei College before earning her Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University. On September 2, 1967, she married Robert F. Swamp at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael J...
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 24, 2016, Indian Time will be printed early, and will be on the newsstands on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Our usual deadline of Monday at 12noon will be strictly enforced....
My sincere appreciation goes to all who supported me throughout my recent campaign for County Legislator, District 1. And to those who voted for me on Election Day. I will represent our district to the best of my ability. Paul Lauzon...
Once again I had the opportunity to watch the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council perform an injustice to its membership. At the monthly tribal meeting held on 11/5/16, I placed a motion on the floor that the legal fees of Hattie Renee Hart incurred due to her lawsuit against Tribal Council for illegally taking 3.5 million dollars to invest in the soybean project without benefit of an referendum as required by the 94 Procedure Act, be paid by Tribal Council. The motion was seconded and a short...
On behalf of the Snye Recreation we would like to thank the community and surrounding areas for coming out to our 12th Christmas Enchantment which was an overwhelming success. To all the businesses, local government offices and programs, our two police agencies, families who did Memorial Trees, as well as friends and families of the Recreation, your generosity and creativity is greatly appreciated, all the trees were magical. Activities started on Thursday with a special previewing for our Elders of the community. We had close to 200 Elders joi...
Winners of the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group raffle held at the Snye Recreation were: Quilt won by Martha Cook Basket won by Rachelle Hayes Ribbon Shirt won by Cindy Mitchell Red Dress won by Al Herne Pink Dress won by Melissa Conners Thank you to everybody that supported the Cancer Support Group of Akwesasne....
(November 14, 2016) It’s that time of year again! The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers are at it again… The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers have been working diligently with early fundraising efforts. So far, $27,150 has been raised. We have received several other commitments that will be coming forward this December. The early donations have given us the ability to start ordering food to get the best price possible. Furthermore, the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers have received 501c3 status which is a “Not for Profit” designation. This designation will ensure...
This week, we are fortunate to read a story about the life of Joe Calcagno, the last surviving musician from the ever-popular "Thundertones," Akwesasne's own. Joe is the son of Dorothy Jock and John Calcagno and during the time he was a young tyke, his parents divorced in New York City. She brought her son back to Akwesasne and got him baptized at the St. Regis Catholic Church. Joe spent most of his young life with his grand parents Joe and Sarah Jock and attended school at St. Regis Mohawk...
The Community Health Program Diabetes Services held a "Eyes on Diabetes" event in recognition of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the St. Regis Recreation Center in Kana:takon. This event was well attended by community members by both the younger generation and our Elders. Dr. Marie France Levac, a consulting Endocrinologist, Janet Brant, Nurse Practitioner, and Keynote speaker, Dorothy Lazore shared their knowledge and experiences with participants. With Dr. Levac's...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books for each month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for October was perseverance. Ms. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
