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Akwesasne Court in the Matter of the Appeals filed under the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Land Claim Settlement Agreement Special Referendum Regulation (DSRR) File #: Respectively (A) Appellant (R) Respondent 001-DSRR-12/18 (A) Scott Peters v (R) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict 002-DSRR-12/18 (A) Ronald M. Sunday v (R) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict 003-DSRR-12/18 (A) Steven Thompson v (R) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict 004-DSRR-12/18 (A) Virginia M. Johnson v (R) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict 005-DS...
By Mahlon Smoke Kaniehtiio Horn (Kahnawake) has done a lot of great things in her career, be it actress, model, or now a podcast host. She shows pride for her people and heritage as an Indigenous woman by sharing stories. With her new podcast "Coffee with My Ma", Kahntineta Horn, she talks to her mother about her long life and all the stories she has to share. From meeting Marlon Brando, to her activist undertakings through the '60s and '70s, to confronting a journalist at the Toronto Times abou...
Members of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and supporters have alleged that Coastal GasLink is engaging in construction activity without an archeological impact assessment and also destroyed traplines and tents unnecessarily. The Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources says in a statement that joint site inspection will be conducted by the province’s Environmental Assessment Office and the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission next week. “We anticipate that it will take some time subsequently to determine whether any non-compliances are evident...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective and the Native North American Travelling College have become partners in bringing Akwesasne new and exciting workshops. The latest workshop held by the two organizations was the Women's Roles and Responsibilities, by Wendy Hill. The workshop was held on Saturday, January 26th at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribes HUD Building, located on State Road. Women were asked to pre-register for the workshop in order to attend. Families were welcome, allowing...
(January 23, 2019) Akwesasne, NY – In 2016, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages (IYIL), with a mission to preserve, revitalize and promote Indigenous languages around the world. The aim is to foster social, economic and political development, reconciliation and peace building. The U.N. has recognized that 40 percent of the estimated 6,700 languages spoken around the world were in danger of disappearing - most of these are Indigenous languages - putting the cultures and knowledge s...
Denise Marie (Deane) White, 68, Hogansburg, N.Y., passed away January 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., of complications resulting from her battle with pancreatic cancer. Respecting her expressed wishes, there will be no wake, funeral, or burial and she received immediate cremation. A memorial service is being planned for later in 2019. Denise was born June 5, 1950, in Kansas City, Kan., to the late Kenneth Deane Sr. and Betty Dubois Deane. Her grandparents were... Full story
AKWESASNE – Isabel Elizabeth McDonald, 85, of 165 Border Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away early Friday morning, January 25, 2019 at Iakhihsohtha Lodge where she had been a resident since April 2015. Isabel was born August 1, 1933 in Kana:takon, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Theresa (Smoke) Terrance. She first went to school in Kana:takon before attending St. Regis Mohawk School. She continued on to Bombay and finished at grade 8. On April 7, 1956, she married Phillip McDonald at St. R... Full story
AKWESASNE – Phyllis A. Terrance, 77, of 378 State Route 37, unexpectedly passed away early Saturday morning, January 26, 2019 at her home. Phyllis was born May 5, 1941 in Kana:takon, the daughter of the late William V. and Phoebe (LaFrance) Francis. On September 27, 1958, she married Richard C. Terrance at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, SJ, officiating. He predeceased her on December 1, 2006. Phyllis was a Mohawk language teacher at School #19 in Buffalo for many years. S... Full story
AKWESASNE – Woodrow J. "Woody" Cook, 59, of 394 Cook Road, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 22, 2019 at the home of his son Jonathan in Akwesasne. Woody was born October 19, 1959 in Massena, the son of the late Jacob and Frances R. (Leaf) Cook. He graduated from Massena High School and later attended vocational school for carpentry. He later trained to be an ironworker under his father. On September 28, 1993, he married Pamela David at St. Regis Catholic Church. Woody was a... Full story
The Kawehnoke Recreation Committee would like to thank the Community of Akwesasne for their continued support to our annual fundraiser “Spirit of Christmas & Craft Fair” that was held December 1-3, 2018. A special Niawenkowa to all the businesses, organizations, programs, families and friends who so generously donated wreaths, trees or other items for the drop ticket raffle. We saw many happy faces that weekend, thanks to your support. We had a total of 41 entries and made $19,410.00. Our success is based on the continuous support and don...
Dear Indian Time & Ms. Jaclyn Hall, In the January 24, 2019 (Vol. 37 #3) issue of Indian Time Newspaper, an editorial (opinion) piece was published and written by Ms. Jaclyn Hall, titled "Akwesasne Unites Over Dundee Land Claim Appeals." Due to appeals that have been filed, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has yet to publicly respond to the results of the Tsikaristisere/Dundee referendum. While the appeal process is underway, however, we are committed to continuing the education process to...
(January 26, 2019) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo made history in New York last week by signing landmark legislation protecting women’s reproductive rights, modernizing New York’s voting laws and protecting LGBTQ rights. These are all key components of Governor Cuomo’s 2019 Justice Agenda for the first 100 days of the new legislative session unveiled on December 17, 2018. On January 22, Governor Cuomo fulfilled his promise to sign into law the Reproductive Health Act, a key component of the 2019 Justice Agenda, within the first 30 days of the new l...
TAUNY invites local musicians who have a strong sense rhythm and are comfortable playing their acoustic melody or chording instruments to join Gretchen Koehler and The Madstop Fiddlers to form a community Contra Dance Band for a dance at The TAUNY Center on Friday, March 29. Rehearsals for this band are Saturday mornings February 2, February 23, March 9, and March 16 at The TAUNY Center in Canton. Tuning, warm-up, and informal jamming from 10:00-10:30 am. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 10:30 am-noon. The four rehearsals will be run as...
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will be hosting two (2) community meetings to present a Draft Residency Ordinance for public comment and feedback. The draft ordinance follows a two-year long consultation process that included a community survey completed by 1,204 tribal members; with approximately 72% supporting the development of a Residency Law. The first community meeting to present and discuss the Draft Residency Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, Enníska/February 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the Tribe’s new administration Buil...
1. Protect your computer: When accessing your financial accounts online, look for https (with an s after the http) in the website address to verify that it’s a secure address. 2. Use strong passwords: Use long phrases, or a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers and symbols when creating a new password. Don’t use your name, birthdate, or common words. Use a different password for each of your accounts. If possible, use two-factor authentication. 3. Use secure wireless networks: Always encrypt your wireless network wi...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College When Teharonhiawako created all the waters, plants, trees and animals of the world, he decided that he should create a being in his likeness from the natural world. He wanted this being to have a superior mind so it would have the responsibility of looking after his creations. Then he decided that it would be better if he created more than one being and give to each similar instructions and see if over a period of time, they would carry them...
1. Wa'tkato'tsinehtsherontà:ne - I am going ice skating 2. Átste owisà:ke - Outside on the ice 3. Tsi tkawí:saien - Where there is ice 4. Tsi teiontsihkwa'ekstáhkhwa - The Rink (where they play hockey) 5. Iothó:re ne átste, tesathna'netárion! - It's cold outside, bundle up! 6. Sakià:tawi't ne akohsera'kéhkha akia'tawì:tshera! - Put on your winter coat! 7. Sanonhwaró:rok ne akohsera'kéhkha anonhwarorè:tshera! - Put on your winter hat! 8. Tesa'niá:nawenk akohsera'kéhkha a'nianawèn:tshe...
(January 28, 2019) Smart Akwesasne would like to invite community members to participate in a video interview to share their stories on living with diabetes and how they manage it. We are hoping to hear from a wide range of community members of all age groups including any men, women and children who are diabetic, pre-diabetic, or a caregiver of those living with diabetes, to gain an understanding on how they think the use of technology could help combat diabetes. Smart Akwesasne will be utilizing the information gathered in the final proposal...
1) Have the prayers by the 800,000 furloughed Gov't employees been answered? 2) The Wall crisis been settled? 3) Did First Lady Melania threaten to leave the "Blondie" if he maintains his Wall-mania? 4) Is it because: all of "Blondie's" cronies are get'g arrested?...
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By Doug George-Kanentiio, Akwesasne Mohawk One of the more admirable traits of the Mohawk people is the ability to shake things up, to disturb the complacent, to agitate, confront and demand. It was no mere chance that Skennenrahowi, the Peacemaker, decided to enter Mohawk territory first as they had the most formidable reputation, one based on cruelty, vengeance and plain meanness. His reasoning was that if he could shift the Mohawks away from being artists of war to proponents of peace, he could affect similar changes in any people, at any...
AKWESASNE. On Friday, Tsiothórhko:wa/January 25, 2019 Congress and the President reached an agreement to end the longest shutdown of the federal government in American history. Like many tribal nations across the country who receive federal funds, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe closely monitored the partial shutdown and its potential impact on community programs and services. The agreement entails the reopening of the federal government for three weeks, until February 15th, while discussions continue between congressional leaders and the...
A Christian missionary from Maine could be tried for genocide by Brazil after entering land occupied by an isolated tribe. American missionary Steve Campbell, from Maine has been accused of exposing an isolated indigenous tribe, the Hi-Merimã in Brazil to diseases which could be fatal. He allegedly entered the lands occupied by the Hi-Merimã tribe last month. Campbell has been living among the neighboring Jamamadi tribe for years but received no authorization to do so from Brazil. Campbell claimed to have entered the area by mistake, while t...
CORNWALL, ON - Many of North America’s lakes and rivers, including the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, straddle major sections of the Canada-United States (US) border. In recognition of these shared natural resources, in 1909 Canada and United States signed the Boundary Waters Treaty creating the International Joint Commission (IJC). Here in Cornwall on Wednesday, February 6, at 7 pm at Schnitzels, the River Institute will play host to the Commission by introducing Dr. Glenn Benoy, the Senior Water Quality and Ecosystem Advisor to t...
On December 10, 2018, Chrissy Benedict of Akwesasne signed a National Letter of Intent to Division 1 school Siena College. Chrissy is the daughter of Wennietanoron Oakes and granddaughter of Daniel Oakes and the late Delinda McDonald, Thomas Benedict & Kathy Benedict. She is currently a senior at Massena High School. She has attended the Hill Academy and Salmon River Central school as well. Chrissy's lacrosse career started when she was in the 3rd grade and she has had numerous coaches that...
