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At the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s weekly Chiefs Meeting today, May 12, 2015, representatives from Triwin Holding Group made a brief presentation on potential economic development projects being explored with Council. Members of Akwesasne’s business community were invited to be in attendance for the presentation. While a Joint Venture Development Agreement has been prepared as a next step in furthering the relationship with Triwin Holding Group LTD., it has not been signed by Council and its content was the subject matter for the Council mee...
The Onondaga Community College men's lacrosse started and ended the 2015 season on top after defeating CCBC-Essex, 16-8, to capture their seventh straight National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship on Sunday in Baltimore, Md. The win marks caps a decade of dominance for Onondaga, which has won the national title nine times in the last 10 years. The 2015 campaign has been a year of streaks for the Lazers. Aside from their seventh consecutive title, Onondaga won its 11th...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe News Release Akwesasne, NY -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Education Committee, in conjunction with the St. Regis Mohawk School Parent-Teacher Organization, is pleased to announce a “Meet the Candidate” event for the upcoming Salmon River Central School Board election. An invitation is extended for school district residents and all school board candidates to attend “Meet the Candidates” event scheduled for: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Monday, May 18th St. Regis Mohawk School Cafeteria The Salmon River School Board Electio...
Paul "Toteks" Thomas, master fan maker and well-known traditional singer shared his talent and skills with several students to make traditional fans. The classes were held over a four week period at the Akwesasne Museum and were part of the Akwesasne Museum Traditional Arts series and sponsored in part by the NYS Council on the Arts. Using a variety of materials and feathers from eagles, ducks, partridges, turkeys, glass beads and commercially produced feathers to make a beautiful fan. The...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Tehotiiennawa:kon Environment Program is monitoring the Western Chorus Frog and Yellow Rail in their Species at Risk Project. You may see Environment staff in the field working with Wildlife Canada Quebec around the community. Field staff will be setting up recorder stations throughout the Tsi Snaihne Marshes as well as the forest and creek of the St. Regis Island lot 29. Please be considerate and leave the recorders in their stations. These recorders are set-up to help monitor the species in order to p...
Leila Lee Chubb started her journey on May 5, 2015 at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Leila was born in Syracuse, New York to Robert Johnson (Seneca) and Eileen Johnson (Wanikik Cahuilla) on January 10, 1955. Leila was istan (coyote clan) of the Wanikik Cahuilla, an elder and member of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. She was married to Wayne Chubb, a member of the Mohawk Nation, in 1987. Leila was an LPN. She worked at various hospitals, at the Morongo...
Letter to the Editor Lauzon a good candidate for school board I am writing this letter in support of Emily Lauzon’s candidacy for the Salmon River Central School Board of Education. Please let me be clear about this. I am not a resident of the Salmon River Central School district and cannot vote in that district. I was not asked to write this letter and I did not seek permission from anyone to do so. I have known Emily Lauzon for almost 20 years. I have had her as a student in graduate courses at St. Lawrence University where she has been an e...
The “Honoring Our Nurses” article in last week’s edition of Indian Time was written by the wonderful Sesi King. We thank you for all your hard work, Sesi. We apologize to all for the error....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend a big Nia:wenkowa to all community members that volunteered their time to clean up the Point. A special thank you goes out to the organizers Landon Mitchell and Dave Francis. It is always appreciated when Akwesasronon do their due diligence in ensuring that Akwesasne is kept clean. Nia:wen!...
Niawenkowa to Carole Ross for helping us when we needed a translation in a pinch last Wednesday. We very much appreciate it. The Timekeepers...
Jade Anne Gabri will be walking with her graduating 2015 class this Saturday May 16th at Green Mountain College in Vermont. She has earned a Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Food Systems as a result of all her hard work studying, reading and writing. Jade also had the opportunity to study various planting techniques in the Italian Alps while learning about the culture living among the Italian and German people. She is the daughter of John Gabri and Leanne King. Jade, we are all so proud...
The Annual event was held this past week at the St. Regis Mohawk Seniors Center in Hogansburg. The Elders enjoyed the old favorites like Bingo but also they held a Bean Bag Toss, Solo Cup stacking contest, Poker Walk, Karaoke, Horseshoes, Chair Exercises and more. Some of the former Lacrosse players in the group had another time to shine as a Lacrosse shot event was planned. A boat cruise was cancelled due to weather as well as a Golfing event, so most of the events were held indoors. And rain...
AKWESASNE, N.Y. - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is encouraging all Akwesasne community members to vote in the May 19th Salmon River School Board Election. The community’s support for two Native candidates-Jason McDonald and Emily Lauzon-is needed to ensure that our Mohawk students continue to be properly represented in the Salmon River Central School District. “Our students represent the future of Akwesasne,” stated Tribal Chief Beverly Cook. “We would be remiss, as a community, if we did not ensure that they have represe...
This one was spotted in the Eleazer Williams Cemetery in Hogansburg earlier this week. Several more were reported seen near the Walking Trail behind the Seniors Center. Photo: Derrick Lafrance....
Kainen Francis caught this 52 inch long Sturgeon on the St. Lawrence River on Sunday, May 3....
On Thursday, May 7, 2015 the first grade wing at the St. Regis Mohawk School was transformed into an oasis for mothers. Mothers were invited to the school for a Mother's Day Spa. Students gave them back, shoulder and hand massages. Mothers also got a full manicure, getting their nails filed and painted. Then everyone relaxed with a snack, and Mothers also received some wonderful gifts from their children....
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Speedway Plaza held their 20th Anniversary by hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on May 9, 2015. Speedway Plaza includes Subway, Atomic Pizza, Verizon, DIRECTV, the Convenience Store, Speedy Lube, U-Hall, Smokie's Tobacco, Speedy Tire, and Celebration Liquor. Speedway held a variety of specials throughout the day with reduced prices on milk, their car wash for a dollar, an oil change for 15.00 and .15 cents off a gallon of gas. For the kids, Belly Buttons the clown painted face and made...
Niawenkó:wa Akwesasró:non! Everyone give yourselves a pat on the back. Sonkwaiatí:son (Our Creator) is smiling on us, seeing his children picking up trash and taking care of Mother Earth. Who says Ahkwesáhsne has no community spirit? We really proved we have it on Saturday, May 9th. The Roadside Cleanup event may be over, but let's not forget our responsibility to keeping Mother Earth clean. If we all do our duty, then someday the Cleanup Day will not be needed. Come on Ahkwesasne! It's time we...
Submitted by AMBE Students, family and staff members enjoyed the great weather for the Tom Longboat Run on Friday, May 8th. It was great to see all the family members cheering on relatives at the run. Every student received a participant ribbon....
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Second from left is Enos Hemlock, 3rd –Cecilia Smith (Smitty) Ransom. Far right is Andrew and Anna Rourke (the Wedding Couple). All others unknown. Submitted by Marsha White. 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....
Lalen Phillips with former Canadian Heavyweight Champion, George Chuvalo. Lalen met him after his 3 round amateur bout at the Children's Treatment Center boxing fund raising event held at Nav Can in Cornwall on Saturday night. Lalen ended up on the short end of hard fought split decision. Lalen trains out of Champs Boxing under the guidance of coach George Luis. Submitted by Vaughn Phillips....
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,...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT Continued from last week... The last 3 tips for a healthy pet are: 8. Pets need dental health too. Most of us have regular dental checkups; our pets need this as well. Just like you, your pet can suffer from gum disease, tooth pain and tooth loss. Dental disease is one of the most common preventable illnesses in pets, yet many people never even look in their pet's mouths. It's estimated that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by age three. Owner care...
