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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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Aug. 22nd-Deborah Terrance Aug. 23rd-Cynthia R. Phillips Aug. 24th-Anna Sawatis Lambert Aug. 25th-Mary Francis Aug. 26th-Stanley Cook Aug. 27th-Patricia...
CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the Northern New York Community Foundation are pleased to announce the annual 2024 Non-Profit Conference – Renew, Retain Engage is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Best Western University Inn, 90 E. Main Street, in Canton, NY. This year's conference will feature four topic presentations regarding tips to Renew, Retain, and Engage – donors, volunteers, and board members of non-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Share and discuss how your...
Local property owners looking to create, enhance or maintain grassland habitat projects on their land can apply to the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) for funding at up to 100 percent of project costs, thanks to a new grant opportunity available through a partnership between the RRCA and Grasslands Ontario. “Natural grassland habitat has diminished in Ontario over time,” says RRCA Stewardship Specialist, Brendan Jacobs. “We have also recorded a decline in the population of grassland-dependent species, such as the bobolink and easter...
This past weekend the Akwesasne Freedom School held their annual Dinner and Quilt Auction Held under sunny skies at two locations this year – the AFS school ground and at Generations Park. The weekend was filled with excitement, laughter, comradery from the AFS Survival Race teams and lots of bidding. Whether it was bidding for a quilt, an item in their silent auction. AFS received 55 donations of quilts to be auctioned off. The total for the quilt auction was just over $45,000 thousand d...
The Akwesasne Freedom School Survival Race was held on Saturday, Augst 24, 2024. Under sunny skies and a warm breeze, runner (6.2 miles), bikers (15 miles), paddlers (6 miles), and backpack carriers (1.4 miles) put weeks of training to the test. This year, recent water samples had shown higher than safe bacteria levels, which could pose health risks and resulted in the swimming portion of the race being adjusted. Rather than swim 1.5 miles, they completed a water relay. It may not have been as...
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To the Jacobs family and friends, please accept our sincere apology. We made a mistake in listing Duran Flint Jacobs’ birthday. The story “Announcing First Recipient of the Duran Flint Skaroniate Jacobs Legacy Grant” in Volume 42 #31 issue of the Indian Time Newspaper mistakenly read 1991. Duran's birthday is February 3 1981, not 1991....
The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now. Weather in recent weeks has added to the summer shortfall in donations by forcing the cancellation of nearly 60 blood drives throughout the country, many of which were caused by Debby, causing approximately 1,500 lifesaving blood products to go u...
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Franklin County has successfully concluded the public comment period for the draft scoping documents related to the proposed county-wide multi-use trail. Responding to community feedback that requested more time for review, the County extended the comment period from June 14, 2024, to July 12, 2024. During this period, the County received over 100 responses from residents. The feedback highlighted concerns, particularly from the southern end of the County, regarding the use of Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) on the trails and any roa...
WASHINGTON – The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced the availability of $1.4 million for the Tribal Tourism Grant Program. “Revitalizing Tribal economies and promoting Tribal self-determination are key to our aiding Tribes in their efforts to improve the quality of life in their communities,’ said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland. “Our Tribal Tourism Grant Program supports Tribal economic self-determination by helping Tribes build their capacity to develop and grow their tourism industry as part...
The Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise is offering florist-quality chrysanthemums for Thanksgiving at $15 per plant; the same price since 2010. The plants will be delivered to a local business or residence address the week before Thanksgiving or they may be picked up by special arrangement on October 4th and 5th . This is a fundraiser that benefits many projects and activities within our community. Plants are presold by Rotary members or online https://cornwallsunriserotary.com/ Purchases can also...
Don’t miss the annual Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival and Restore our Sacred Lake 5K Run/Walk this fall! This year’s Festival will include a Wooden Stick Lacrosse tournament to honor the memory of Randy Hall, a Smoke Dance Competition, and talks from Haudenosaunee leaders about our treaties and sacred obligations to Mother Earth. There will be food, music, speakers, games, and opportunities to take action to support a fully clean and restored Onondaga Lake. Restore Our Sacred Lake 5K “We follow the Thanksgiving Address by protecting Mothe...
AKWESASNE – In an official communication, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Cannabis Control Program issues notice of the revocation of Green Reserve's retail cannabis license situated at 484 State Route 37. Green Reserve has violated Section 6.02 (2)(a), failure to remit tribal retail fees from March 2022 to present day. The suspension notice, served to the owner on August 19, 2024, signified the immediate suspension of the SRMT Cannabis license and no further attempts to remain in compliance have...
By Emily Russell. NCPR Adirondack Reporter in Santa Clara, NY On a shaded section of the Adirondack rail trail near Lake Clear, a group of about 60 people gathered on Monday, many with their helmets and bikes. DEC interim commissioner Sean Maher stepped up to the podium. "It's amazing to see you all and I can't thank you all enough for coming out as we open phase two of the Adirondack rail trail, officially," said Maher, to cheers and applause from the crowd. When it's all completed, the...
By Luna Reyna. ICT. *Part one of this series detailed the investigation of the disappearance of Wilma Acosta, an unenrolled Pascua Yaqui woman who went missing in Portland in November. Portland police announced Acosta had "suicidal ideations," despite repeated denials of that claim from Acosta's family. Experts say such announcements are harmful. Her body was found in January along the Willamette River near Cathedral Park. Content warning: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Cedar Wilkie Gillette, citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nati...
Yesterday, the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center proudly unveiled its newly upgraded grounds! Following a series of enhancements during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Recreation Committee is excited to introduce the community to these fantastic new features: a lacrosse box, splash pad, ball field, playground, and an extended walking trail. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a hit, with community members enjoying a delicious meal provided by the Recreation and Jonathan Lazore of Cheyy's Place. Highlights...
Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions and revisions to two existing CAL conditions: Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome, Costello Syndrome, Adult Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1-4, Child Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1A/1B (revised existing condition), Histiocytic Malignancies, Histiocytosis Syndromes (revised existing condition), Neonatal Marfan Syndrome, PACS1 Syndrome, Plasmablastic Lymphoma, Renal Medullary Carcinoma, and Snijders Blok-...
The St. Lawrence Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 program through Thursday, August 29th. This year, classes will be held in-person from 4:00 pm to 7:45 pm on the first Wednesday of the month from September until May. The 9 -month course, including course materials and meals, is presented at a fee of $750. Employers often sponsor individuals and scholarships are available. Interested parties should visit www.visitstlc.com/slli for an application or more information. Questions can be directed to Laura Pearson at...
With the start of school around the corner, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) thanks the 17 students who supported its programs and services delivery during a busy summer season. Cloe Bailey, a marine biology student at the University of Dalhousie in Halifax, was RRCA’s Cooper Marsh Nature Interpreter this summer. She credits her summer position with helping her forge a deeper connection with the environment and learn new skills. “It allowed me to dive into topics I’m passionate about, like environmental science and educa...
On Friday, August 23, 2024, another crew of residents at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility (LTC) spent their day on the water, enjoying the sights and sounds of the St. Lawrence River on the Thompson Island pontoon. Mike Buckshot provided driving services for our elders to experience the day on the river. Akwesasne Child & Family Services (ACFS) provided the pontoon for the Tota's to enjoy a day of leisure on the river. The pontoon day consisted of a leisurely drive to tour the...
By Andy Gardner. MASSENA – Two of the eight people from Akwesasne arrested during a demonstration opposing a proposed Mohawk land claim settlement have been offered conditional discharges for trespass and conspiracy charges filed against them when they were arrested on Barnhart Island on May 21. The two offered deals during their appearances on Tuesday afternoon are 48-year-old Brent Maracle and 26-year-old Marina Johnson Zafaris. They were among eight people arrested at the demonstration w...
It's not just about size, even though it boasts over one thousand artists. It's not purely about its long-standing legacy, as it celebrates 102 years in 2024. And while the atmosphere feels akin to a 100,000-member reunion with hugs and smiles all around, the true essence of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Indian Market, held each August in Santa Fe, NM, lies in the extraordinary caliber of the art on display. Quality and quantity is what truly sets this event apart. At the...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is providing a brief update concerning the tragic fatalities of nine individuals that occurred in March 2023. As mentioned in a previous joint media release with RCMP, OPP, CBSA on June 6, 2024, our investigation into those responsible is ongoing. On August 22, 2024, Stephanie Square, 51, was arrested by Akwesasne Mohawk Police on the charge of Operation While Disqualified. She was additionally arrested on a Provisional Arrest Warrant for: Conspiracy to Commit Alien Smuggling, Alien Smuggling for Profit, and...
September 3, 2024. In a statement released from the Ganienkeh Territory written in Kanien’ké:ha and in English, it read, “A Message from Ganienkeh. Greetings from the women, men and children of Ganienkeh. At approximately 1:00pm on Saturday, August 31st, the body of Dustin Oakes, of Akwesasne was found on a property adjacent to, but not belonging to; Ganienkeh Territory. The people of Ganienkeh are deeply disturbed by this incident and offer condolences to the grieving family. Ganienkeh has met with New York State Major Crimes inve...
