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Indian Time spoke with Margaret Jacobs, internationally renowned metalsmith and co-curator of Echoes and Shifts. She gave an in-depth perspective on pulling this dynamic exhibition of art together. What was/is it like to gather so many Akwesasronon artists? It was fantastic! I loved having the opportunity to showcase artwork by so many Akwesasronon artists. We attended the 2023 Akwesasne Art Market and Juried Show to see the breadth of artists within the community and to start to get ideas of...
As the weather is getting warmer and summer is arriving soon, spending time in nature can be a great way to take advantage of this season. Did you know that a growing body of research shows that spending time in nature or enjoying some green space in urban settings is good for our mental health? Indeed, it is a low-cost and highly effective way to improve both physical and psychological wellbeing. Increased Happiness A study conducted by Bratman and his colleagues (published in Science Advances)...
AKWESASNE – The Election Board certified the Ohiarí:ha/June 1, 2024 Tribal Election and Referendum results on Ohiarí:ha/June 7, 2024 and Pursuant to TCR 2024-12, a referendum was held and the Election Board would like to clarify the results with the community. Referendum Question 1: Do you approve of eliminating the requirement of having people present at caucus to accept nomination? Referendum Question 2: Do you approve of having a set date for the annual caucus being the third Saturday in April? Referendum Question 3: Do you approve of eli...
Clarkson University’s Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health Sciences will host an open house for its Paramedic Program on June 14 at Clarkson Hall, 59 Main St. in Potsdam. Those who attend the open house, which begins at 9:30 a.m., will have the opportunity to meet with the program staff and tour Clarkson’s Health Sciences facilities. Clarkson’s program is accepting applications until June 28 for its next cohort of Paramedics. Orientation for the program begins Aug. 19 and 20, and classes begin on Aug. 26. The Paramedic Program aims to...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently exploring options for emergency services facilities in the district of Tsi Snaihne and the community's input is being sought. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #3, located at 1320 River Road in the district of Tsi Snaihne, is in need of upgrade or replacement. MCA is exploring the options available and would like to hear from the community. Please visit https://forms.office.com/r/wNTKWzqnsP to complete the survey and enter...
Something unforeseen and unprecedented in the recent past is growing in New Hampshire. Internationally renowned curator and metalsmith Margaret Jacobs (Akwesasne Mohawk) and and multimedia artist Yasamin Safarzadeh have joined forces with Positive Street Art to establish a multiyear endeavor with a growing list of community partners to bring us one of the most happening and accessible Contemporary Indigenous exhibitions to grace this side of the Nor East. Everything from mind bending monolithic...
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER – A National Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for former Residential School students. Emotional and crisis referral services are available by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419. The Hope for Wellness Line is available to all Indigenous peoples and provides immediate, toll-free telephone and on-line support and crisis intervention 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is available in English, French and, upon request, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut. Trained c...
The Iroquois Museum presents The Mush Hole: Truth, Acknowledgement, Resilience, a contemporary dance performance by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre at University of Albany Performing Arts Center. This award-winning performance is a moving composition inspired by the residential school experience at Six Nations Reserve. For nearly 15 decades The Mohawk Institute (aka The Mush Hole) strove to forcefully assimilate native children into Euro-Christian society and sever the transfer of culture from parent to c...
AKWESASNE – Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council hosted a swearing-in ceremony in Council Chambers on May 29, 2024, to appoint Lorraine White as a Commissioner on the Judicial Oversight Commission (JOC). After a review by the JOC Selection Committee, Lorraine White received a unanimous recommendation to serve a three (3) year term. The appointment was accepted and passed through Tribal Council Resolution 2024-22. Lorraine will work with Commissioner Kurt Fetter and Commissioner Martha Montour in t...
OTTAWA – For the third consecutive year, Canada Post will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 by issuing three stamps honoring Indigenous leaders. Elisapie, Josephine Mandamin, and Christi Belcourt will each be featured on a stamp for their environmental advocacy and championing the rights and cultures of their Inuit, First Nations, and Métis communities. The multi-year stamp series, launched in 2022, recognizes Indigenous leaders who have dedicated their lives to preserving their culture and improving the quality of life of...
The Quebec Bureau des enquetes independantes (BEI) has concluded its investigation into the incident involving an Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) officer’s use of his service weapon. The investigation has determined that no charges will be authorized against the officer. AMPS Acting Chief of Police Ranatiiostha Swamp confirmed the officer’s return to full duty following the conclusion of the investigation. The BEI, which provides oversight to police services in Quebec, had conducted an independent criminal investigation into the Apr...
CORNWALL—The McKay family has established a natural legacy in South Glengarry through an 89-acre land donation to the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA). Located near Williamstown, the property features a diverse range of landscapes, including old forests and significant wetlands, and is home to a variety of wildlife and several species at risk. “This land has been in the care and possession of the McKay family for decades. It is a privilege and an honor for the RRCA to now be entrusted with the perpetual preservation and mai...
FORT COVINGTON – On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Salmon River will proudly host its first-ever ShamRockin’ at the River: Shamrock Community Day. The event will take place on the main campus of Salmon River Central School, 637 County Road 1, Fort Covington, N.Y. 12937, from 11 a.m. until dark. Everyone in the Salmon River community is invited. Attendees can look forward to a full day of excitement with more than 40 activities and vendors designed for the whole family to enjoy. Event Highlights: Activities: Enjoy a range of activities including fac...
WADDINGTON – The St. Lawrence County Chamber, in collaboration with the Village of Waddington, announces the much-anticipated 2024 Humminbird Bassmaster Elite Tournament, set to take place in Waddington, NY, from August 15th to 18th. The event will not only showcase top-tier bass fishing talent but will also serve as the backdrop for the inaugural Outdoor Sports Showcase at Whitaker Park on August 17th and 18th. The Bassmaster Elite Series is the pinnacle of professional bass fishing tournaments, featuring competitors who must qualify t...
The Native American Indian Education Association of New York (NAIEA/NY) held their annual gathering on Friday, June 6, 2024 at the historic Ganondagan Cultural Center in Seneca Territory. The NAIEA keynote speaker was Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation), Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Brown University. The featured speaker was Thomas Deer (Mohawk Nation) Cayuga Language Teacher, at the Thomas Elementary School in Six Nations. Dr. Hugh Burnam and Tammy Bluewolf-...
Executive Superintendent of Business Services Jeremy Hobbs presented the 2024-2025 draft budget for deliberation and approval by Trustees. For compliance purposes, the budget includes revenues of $447 million (a $28.9 million or 6.9 per cent increase over 2023-24 compliance revenues of $418.1 million), expenses of $446.6 million with a projected year-end surplus of $0.4 million. The balanced budget for 2024-2025 has no cuts to the instructional services already provided in the 2023-24 school year and includes provisions for new and ongoing...
By Isaac White A significant and historic move by the Biden administration to enhance Indigenous representation in the federal judiciary has encountered a setback. Danna Jackson, an attorney and member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, was nominated in April to become the first Native American federal district court judge in Montana. This nomination, a crucial and long-awaited step, is a beacon of hope toward addressing the underrepresentation of Native Americans within the federal legal system. From 2016 to 2021, Danna Jackson...
By Isaac White At Farmington High School in New Mexico, a disturbing and significant scene unfolded during the graduation ceremony that aligned with national conversations about cultural identity and educational policies. Genesis White Bull, a member of the Hunkpapa Lakota from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, found herself at the center of a controversy that sparked widespread public criticism and dialogues on Native American rights. White Bull, adorned with a graduation cap that featured traditional Lakota beadwork and an aópazan—a sacred pl...
By Isaac White The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) celebrated a significant advancement in public health with the official launch of Minnesota’s statewide Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) in late May. This event not only marked the formal establishment of the OAIH but also showcased the state’s commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of American Indian communities in Minnesota. Established in 2022 and formally announced in 2023, the Office of American Indian Health was created to address the urgent and unique health dis...
By Isaac White A tragic incident rocked Akwesasne in March 2023 and led to an investigation that has now revealed a purported large-scale human smuggling operation. The occurrence, which happened under grave weather conditions with passengers who were hesitant to cross, resulted in multikple deaths and initiated the investigation. The deceased included members of the Chaudhari family from Gujarat, India, Praveenbhai (50) and Dakshaben (45), and their children Meet (20) and Vidhi (23); and the Iordache family from Romania: Florin (28) and Cristi...
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – The eight people arrested during a May 21 land claim demonstration on Barnhart Island believed they were appearing in court to be arraigned on charges leveled against them that day, but instead had their individual cases adjourned until various dates in June, July and August. They were all arrested that day after the New York Power Authority made a complaint to New York State Police. They were all charged with trespass, which is a violation and not a crime, and f...
A looming strike by Canada Border Services Agency workers was averted Tuesday after the union representing over 9,000 employees announced they have reached a tentative contract agreement. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) were in intense negotiations with the federal government over a new contract that were extended last week to allow more time for talks. Both sides were facing down a 12:01 a.m. Friday deadline, when the union said job action would begin if no deal was reached. “Our bargain...
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – Indian Time reporter Isaac White was among those arrested on Barnhart Island on May 21, despite being there while performing his First Amendment-protected job as a member of the press. White showed up at the demonstration after getting a tip that something was happening on the island, but he didn’t know what until he arrived. He got there and found a peaceful demonstration in opposition to a proposed land claims settlement. The people were gathered and talking and walking up and down the grass. There was not muc...
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 13th-Janice Tallet June 14th-Diane Garrow June 15th-Toni Herne & Verda Tarbell June 17th- Rose Ann Terrance June 20th-Carl Patterson Events: Fri. June... Full story
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The TurfMutt Foundation, which has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces for 15 years, has long been an advocate of supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and bats in managed landscapes. In celebration of National Pollinator Month, TurfMutt reminds everyone about the important role backyards and community green spaces play for these small but mighty backyard critters and their pollinating powers. Pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we t...
