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  • Reader Photos

    Dec 13, 2018

    The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort hosted singer Brooke Simpson over the weekend. Brooke placed third on the TV show "The Voice." Here she sings a duet with her mother. Photo submitted by Marsha White....

  • It's a Girl!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Name: Kaswatheserenhawi Wade-Mitchell "She Carries Dawn's Light" Born: December 6, 2018 at 12:39 PM Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. Length: 48.5 cm (or 19") Parents: Keri Ann Mitchell and Michael Wade Siblings: Karonhiaionton Wade-Mitchell Maternal Grandparents: Cecelia and Randal Mitchell Paternal Grandparents: Diane Wade...

  • A Well-Rounded Perspective

    Dec 13, 2018

    Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Global warming might be a lot more fun if it came with a thermostat. Like most people in northern NY State, there are times when I wish it was not quite so chilly. If I could tweak some climate-dial so my tomato plants could safely go into the garden on May 1, guaranteed frost-free, it would be wonderful. And few of us would complain if we could suddenly grow peaches and oranges in our backyards. But aside from a complete...

  • Mid-Winter Ceremonies to Begin January 12, 2019

    Dec 13, 2018

    The Midwinter Ceremonies are set to take place at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse on Saturday, January 12, 2019, 5 sleeps after the new moon. Before then, the Big Heads (Rotinontsistowanon) will be bundled by the Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers on Saturday, January 5, 9:00am. The Big Heads will be instructed to travel about the community and bring medicine into the homes. The Big Heads will sing their song into your home and tell how they have been given the duty by their leadership to take...

  • It's a Girl!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Name: Lilli Jane Kelly Delormier Born: March 2, 2018 Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. Length: 20.5 inches Parents: Kaylan Delormier and Curtis Caverly Siblings: Kieran and Lawrence Maternal Grandparents: Kelly and Anthony David Paternal Grandparents: Jane Kenny...

  • It's Twin Girls!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Abigail Josephine (6.7 lbs., 19 inches) McElwain Addison Mae (5.7 lbs., 18 inches) McElwain Born: October 23, 2018 Little sisters to: Odin McElwain Parents: Kim & Jammie McElwain Maternal Grandparents: Harold & Emily Lauzon Paternal Grandparents: Tina & Donald Lamay Great Grandmother: Marjorie McElwain...

  • One More Issue for 2018!

    Dec 13, 2018

    The last paper of the year will be on Thursday, December 20, 2018. The Indian Time office will be closed from December 24, 2018 until Friday, January 4, 2019. We will reopen on Monday, January 7 for normal business hours at 9:00am. The deadline for the first paper of the year, which comes out on Thursday, January 10, 2019, will be Friday, January 4, 2019. You can still email submissions to us over this break to [email protected]. Have a safe and happy holiday season!...

  • The U.S. Faces it's Second Big Loss for the Environment in Two Weeks

    Dec 13, 2018

    On Thursday, December 6, 2018, as world leaders gathered in Poland for the United Nations 24th annual United Nations Conference of the Parties, the climate summit where governments are debating how to halve global emissions over the next 12 years – EPA announced their proposed gutting of an Obama-era rule requiring coal-fired power plants to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Then on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, the Trump administration unveiled its plan to replace an Obama-era rule that sought to safeguard drinking water for millions of A...

  • TAUNY Drop-in Cookie Decorating with the Miller Family, 12/15

    Dec 13, 2018

    TAUNY invites the community to join the Miller Family of DeKalb Junction for a drop-in sugar cookie making afternoon on Saturday, December 15 from 1:00-3:00 pm at The TAUNY Center in Canton. Cookie-making participants can drop in for as little or as long as you like to join in baking and decorating sugar cookies with John and Lynn Miller. This fun, family-friendly event will give guests a chance to use cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes from the extensive Miller Family collection. Dazzle,...

  • It's a Girl!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Name: Monroe Stella Benedict Born: October 1, 2018 at 6:22AM Weight: 11 lbs. 2 oz. Length: 22 1/2 inches Parents: Jamie Benedict and Adam "Roron" Thompson Sisters: Avery, Chase, Charlene and Katana Maternal Grandparents: Sandy Benedict and Matthew Benedict Paternal Grandparents: Debbera and Ronnie Thompson...

  • It's a Girl!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Name: Raegyn Lynn Kiorahkó:se Fogt Born: April 28, 2018 Weight: 5 lbs. 3oz. Length: 19 inches Parents: Brendyn & Carrie Fogt Siblings: Adalynn & Paetyn Grandparents: Angela & Dave Nevels, Theresa & Carl Thompson, Connie Spillers, Rita McDonald...

  • BBB study shows how free trial offers mislead consumers with fake endorsements, surprise charges

    Dec 13, 2018

    (December 12, 2018) Buffalo, NY – The internet is rife with ads and links leading to pictures of celebrities and “miracle” products that promise easy weight loss, whiter teeth, or disappearing wrinkles. You may be enticed to try these products through a “risk-free” trial: Just enter your name, address and credit card number, and the product will be on its way for only a nominal shipping and handling charge. An in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB), however, finds that many of these free trial offers are not free. BBB...

  • SRC Fall Athlete Students of the Month

    Dec 13, 2018

    Submitted by Olivia Cook The Salmon River Shamrocks Athletic Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Athlete Students of the Month for the 2018 Fall sports season. Each month, coaches from Salmon River Athletics and the Salmon River Shamrock Athletic Hall of Fame Board help select varsity student athletes for his/her athletic accomplishments, attitude, leadership, sportsmanship, and team spirit to receive the award. Each winner receives a $25.00 gift certificate, donated by Twin Leaf of...

  • It's a Girl!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Name: Scarlett Stella Oakes Born: June 12, 2018 Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. Length: 17 inches Parents: Jordan Cook & Dustin Oakes Sibling: Eric Oakes Maternal Grandparents: Jaime Jacco, Mark Cook Paternal Grandparents: Late Eric Oakes, & Carrie Jacobs Maternal Great Grandparents: Gere & Dewi Jacobs, Late Maryann "Warianen" Cook & Late Sonny White Paternal Great Grandparents: Debbie & Marshall Oakes, Darlene & Late Wallace A. "Wally" Jacobs Sr....

  • It's a Girl!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Name: Teiakorihotáhrho Born: May 19, 2018 Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. Length: 21 inches Parents: Kalli Delormier & Hajenhne Brown Siblings: Theo Martin Maternal Grandparents: Billie Jo Phillips & Matthew Delormier Paternal Grandparents: Paulette & Robert Bucktooth, Ishi Brown...

  • 2018 Ahkwesáhshne Enhontoríshen Ronwatihshnié:nons Khia'teiohserá:ke Ronthwistonnià:tha

    Jaclyn Hall|Dec 13, 2018

    Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall Ronwaia'tanentaktónhne, Tsiothóhrha 7th, Ne Tekahson'karó:rens – Ahkwesáhshne Rontahshnié:nons Ron'shwáhtha Ratihiatónhkwa teiotonhontsiohón:ne iahshé:sheke! Ne khia'teiohserá:ko, Ahkwesáhshne Enhontoríshen Ronwatihshnié:nons Ronthwistonnià:tha tókara nihá:ti ne ronthwistonnià:tha ronaterihwahtenkia'tón:ne wenhniserakwé:kon. Ohrhon'kè:ne, ora'wísta wahatí:rihte ne ohrhon'kè:ne tsi na'tetsiontskà:nhons akwé:kon, ahonten'nikonhró:ri. Wísk nikahwístake nikanó:ron ne sk...

  • It's a Girl!

    Dec 13, 2018

    Name: Violet Skidders Born: January 21, 2018 Weight: 8 lbs. 7oz. Length: 21 1/4 inches Parents: Cheyenne Jocko & Teiohontsiakwenhte Skidders Siblings: Brian Skidders Maternal Grandparents: Joanne Jocko and Kennedy Garrow Paternal Grandparents: Marjorie Skidders and the late Brian Skidders...

  • First graders waiting to perform at the Tsi Snaihne School Christmas Concert, December 2003

    Dec 13, 2018

    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 Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....

  • Police Blotter

    Dec 13, 2018

    St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 12/06/2018 On Nov. 30, police charged David R. Square, 54, of Hogansburg with failure to use a child restraint. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 17. On Nov. 30, police charged Francis J. Thompson, 38, of Hogansburg with failure to use a child restraint and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 17. On Nov. 30, police charged Tewentenhawihtha Aldrich, 24, of Hogansburg and Catherine A. Papineau, 50, of Akwesasne, Ont. each with inadequate headlight. Tickets are...

  • COMPTROLLER

    Dec 13, 2018

    POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Executive Director and working jointly with the Assistant Financial Comptroller, the incumbent is an accounting professional who oversees the daily operation of the finance office: is responsible for the financial reporting of the organization: financial planning, debt financing and budget management functions in order to safeguard Council’s assets and financial reporting including the integrity of the financial information while ensuring its performance to generally accepted accounting p...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatska:hon Green Food Bag Program

    Dec 13, 2018

    The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Bag for the month of JANUARY is Friday, JANUARY 4th, 2019 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10.00 to place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Dec 13, 2018

    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Jacqueline Mitchell, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Daniel Tarbell, Memorial Mass, requested by the Tarbell family. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018 - 10:00 AM - Offered for: Margaret Buckshot, Memorial Mass, requested by Dr. Dubuc and staff. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Robert, Mary and Richard Thompson, Memorial Mass, requested by Hilda Herne. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018 - 1:00 PM - IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE -...

  • Tsi Snaihne Holiday Dinner Postponed

    Dec 13, 2018

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s holiday dinner for the district of Tsi Snaihne has been rescheduled from this Thursday, Dec. 13th, to next Thursday, Dec. 20th due to the passing of a community member. MCA’s Tsi Snaihne District Holiday Dinner will take place from 5-7 pm on Dec. 20th at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation. The holiday dinners are brought to you courtesy of the Dept. of Community and Social Services! For more information, please contact the Mohawk Government Office at 613-575-2348....

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatskà:hon Green Food Bag Program

    Dec 13, 2018

    The PICKUP date for: Kana:takon @ the St. Regis Recreation Center is Tuesday, DECEMBER 18th, 2018 from 11am-4pm. Tsi Snaihne @ the Tsi Snaihne Homemakers is Tuesday, DECEMBER 18th, 2018 from 1:00-5:00pm. Kawehno:ke @ the A’nowara:kowa Arena is Wednesday, DECEMBER 19th, 2018 from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions, please call CARLEE OAKES in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....

  • Tota News

    Dec 13, 2018

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Dec. 14th-Sylvia Bero Dec. 15th-Alex Roundpoint Dec. 16th-Vernie Herne & Karen Lalonde Dec. 17th-Emily Bradshaw Dec. 18th-Marilyn Gale Dec. 19th-Bea Bero & Greg Cole Dec. 20th-Debbie Cooke Events: Dec. 14th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Dec. 17th – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Dec. 18th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Kanien’keha Class-1:00; Shopping-1:00; Green Food Bag pick-up-12:00-4:45; Dec. 19th – Lori Oakes DSS-8:00; Exercise Class-10:00; Mohawk School Ch... Full story

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