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The Cornwall Collegiate Vocation School (CCVS) held their 2024 convocation on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in the high school auditorium. The presentations of diplomas were presented by Director of Education Ron Ferguson, Ms. Donna Lahache, Director AMBE, and Dr. Leah Eden, Principal CCVS. More photos available on www.indiantime.net...
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By Isaac White. U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), leading members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, have jointly announced the advancement of a pivotal bill, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (S.1723), from committee to the Senate floor. Authored by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts), this legislation aims to establish a federal commission dedicated to investigating and acknowledging the troubling legacy of the federal government’s Indian Boarding S...
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 July 1st-Clara Margosian July 2nd-Freida Schmenkle & Gerald McElwain July 3rd-Mona Via, Anna Boots, Linda Jackson & James Montour July 4th-Ava Cole July...
KAHNAWAKE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that on May 15, 2024, the Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) passed a resolution denouncing Canada and Quebec’s failure to fulfill their obligations to consult and accommodate Indigenous Peoples regarding the Northvolt Project. This resolution confirms a broad level of support for the MCK’s positions taken in the Northvolt litigation filed last January, including: Denouncing the provincial and federal government’s failure to consul...
KANAWAKE – The Housing Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is pleased to announce the approval of funding allocations in the amount of approximately $2 million, aimed at new housing initiatives for the community. The funding is allocated through Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takenhnas Community Services (KSCS) as part of an agreement in principle on Long Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle, with the source of funds coming from Indigenous Services Canada. In a significant step towards...
By Isaac White. The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), a pivotal entity overseeing tribal gaming operations across the United States, heralded a remarkable financial achievement in their latest report. For the fiscal year 2023, tribal gaming revenues soared to an unprecedented $41.9 billion. This record-setting figure marks a significant growth of $1 billion, or 2.4%, from the previous fiscal year’s total of $40.9 billion, showcasing the industry’s continued resilience and expanding economic footprint. This record-setting figure, as det...
By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. Edited by Chris McDermott. Scientists have studied the nutritional profiles of 57 varieties of pollen and discovered that, in order to have a balanced diet of essential amino and fatty acids, bees must forage from a wide array of plants. Urban expansion, farming, and climate change have altered the habitats of these crucial pollinators. “Despite public interest and a rise in pollinator plantings, little is known about which plant species are best suited for bee health,” said Dr. Sandra Rehan, senior author of the...
By Isaac White The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe swore in three recently elected officials at the Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box on July 1, 2024. Re-elected Tribal Clerk Summer Bero and Tribal Sub-Chief Benjamin Herne, along with newly elected Tribal Chief Donald Thompson Jr., took their oaths of office. Tribal Court Judge Barbara Potter conducted the oaths for all three candidates. The gathered community was happy to welcome the successful candidates, and the atmosphere was lighthearted on the...
By Andy Gardner. MASSENA – Over 150 students, including two dozen from Akwesasne, graduated from Massena High School in a ceremony held at Mike Nichols Field on Friday night, June 28. The bleachers, plus more chairs set up on the football field, held an audience of hundreds. The ceremony started shortly before sunset and was dark by the time the graduates lined up to receive their diplomas. Joanne Jocko presented each of the Akwesasne classmates with a feather in recognition of making it to a s...
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – Ninety-five students graduated from Salmon River High School on Wednesday, June 26 in a ceremony held on the school campus before an audience of several hundred. Stormy weather appeared ready to drench the event, but ended up passing overhead without leaving any precipitation and giving way to fair weather. However, the program was moved along somewhat quickly as more storm clouds were on their way. The program opened with pre-recorded renditions of the Canadian a...
Summer is here, which means that kids are on vacation from school. If you are a parent, you might wonder how you will keep your kids occupied and away from screens while ensuring they enjoy their summer. You might also be wondering what fun activities you could do with them without spending loads of money. In this article, I will share some ideas that will help you connect with them, create great memories, and enjoy this summer break with them. Planning activities A good way to ensure your kids...
As part of its mission to return Buffalo to Native lands, lives and economies, Tanka Fund provides funding directly to its rancher partners to establish new Buffalo ranches or to support, expand, and sustain existing ranch operations. In May alone, Tanka Fund granted $118,000 to 10 rancher partners. This is the first round of funding for 2024. The Tanka Fund regranting program is a strategy to increase access to capital and animals for Native Buffalo caretakers. Tanka Fund also provides funding in order to assist with the in...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (“SRMT”) Residency Board is informing the Community of Akwesasne on the approvals, denials and incomplete applications for residency to date. Section G, of the Residency Ordinance states that the residency board shall report to council a list of applicants who have been Approved or denied residency on the Saint Regis Mohawk Territory Southern portion. NAME Approved/Denied/Incomplete Type of Permit Brian C. Printup Approved Grandfather Patricia Herne Approved Grandfather Patricia Poulin Approved Grandfather Mark Lag...
Grade 3 Honor Roll Delainey Theriault Julia Mayville Winter David - Harris Zoe Lamay Henry Lavoie Isobella Washburn Grade 4 Honor Roll Lainey Oakes Sonja Mitchell Danyel St. Ann Harper Hyldelund Kenadie Buckshot Tehokwirathe Camille Jacobs Mylee Mitchell Olivia McElwain Jr. Grade 5 Honor Roll Alaina Fleury Bostyn Arquette Nataliya Mitchell Aubree Prue Draven Lazore Jex Jacobs Kenvie Thompson Trenton Lamb Malaini Mitchell - Rockhill Grade 3 High Honor Roll Harper Durant Teharonhiawakon Aubrey Moore Jacob Taylor Nolan Bryant Emma Brockway Mia...
“Your commitment to balancing multiple responsibilities while pursuing your education is truly admirable,” said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. “By earning Part-Time Honors, you have demonstrated exceptional determination and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Keep up the remarkable work, and may your academic journey continue to inspire others.” The college created this award to recognize students who earned at least a 3.25 GPA in 6 to 11 credit hours of coursework. It stands alongside the college’s Dean’s List and President’s...
Eastern Ontario will see an increase in on-farm wetland enhancement after receiving funding from an over $2.8M contribution by Ontario's Wetlands Conservation Partner Program (WCPP) to ALUS, a national charitable organization helping farmers and ranchers build nature-based solutions on their land. "Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world. They are home to a variety of wildlife and can help filter water entering lakes and rivers," said Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Enviro...
OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY – The Government of Canada is working to make information about residential school sites and buildings more accessible to Survivors, Indigenous communities and researchers as part of efforts to ensure that data about Indigenous Peoples is made available for their use. The Honorable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the launch of a new interactive mapping tool and environmental scan report of the 140 former residential schools recognized in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreem...
By Isaac White. Hundreds of people gathered on the sovereign land of the Shoshone-Bannock near West Yellowstone, with excited words filling the air as a Native American leader unveiled the name of a rare white buffalo calf born earlier in Yellowstone National Park. The calf, revealed under the name Wakan Gli, meaning “Return Sacred” in Lakota, was celebrated in a ceremony hosted by the Buffalo Field Campaign. The event drew tribal members from across the nation, underscoring this auspicious birth’s profound cultural and spiritual signi...
Ogdensburg – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Ogdensburg Community Office is pleased to host the 2nd Annual Fort Fest – Artist Festival on Saturday, July 20th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Fort Fest will be held in conjunction with the Fort LaPresentation Association’s “LeSiege du Fort de La Presentation” – a live re-enactment of land and water battles of the French and Indian War, scheduled for July 20th and 21st, both taking place at Fort La Presentation! The Fort La Presentation site is located at 22 Albany Avenue (State Highway 68 and Co...
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 June 28th-Victoria Conners June 29th-Leona Thompson-David & Glenda Snyder Events: Thurs. June 27th – Chair Yoga @ 10:00; Watertown Shopping @ 8:30; Fri. J... Full story
Grade 5 Principal’s List (95-100) Claire Adams Lanah Francis Nirvana Johnson Salara Lewis Addison Thompson Grade 5 High Honor Roll (90-94) Porter Aldrich Jayva Francis Atavia Ransom Marley Bigtree Vivian Gabriel John Thomas Snow Boots Audrielle Hopps Kenley Thompson Emilie Comins Hudson Jacobs Ryleigh Windoloski Ross David Kendall Peters Grade 4 Principal’s List (95-100) Iako’nikonhra’sha’tste Mitchell Kalvin Thompson Grade 4 High Honor Roll (90-94) Temperance Cook Korynn Leaf Joey Thompson Kroy Francis Liv Phillips Kayzlen Terrance Thomas Fr...
