Articles from the May 26, 2016 edition
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Haudenosaunee Leaders Meet with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
MAY 18, 2016. Leaders of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy are meeting privately with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday to discuss...
The People's Fire Building Burns
What stood as a meeting place and a symbol for a resistance that changed the face and economics of Akwesasne forever, the People's Fire building on...
Local Teacher Accepted at Prestigious Research Center
Rhonda Lafrance, a grade eight math and science teacher at the Akwesasne Mohawk School has been chosen to participate in the Optics Research...
Akwesasne For Attawapiskat Makes Delivery
On Saturday, May 21, 2016 the volunteers of Akwesasne for Attawapiskat had reached their first milestone in the commitment to helping another...
Angus Adams - July 3, 1943 – May 31, 2015
Good Morning Angus, A million times I have needed you, A million times I have cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still,...
Danny Joe Adams Oct. 25, 1967 – May 31, 1987
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, But always near Still loved, still missed And very dear. Death leaves a heartache No one can heal, Love leaves a memory N...
Cooling Off During Lawn Sale
Last weekend the district of Kanatakon held a two-day community wide lawn sale. As the temperatures hit the high 80's lawn salers had a chance to...
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Ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen Recited at the 2016 SUNY Potsdam Bicentennial Commencement Ceremony
The State University of New York at Potsdam held their Bicentennial Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21, 2016. More than a thousand Bachelor...
DEC CAMPGROUNDS OPEN FOR SUMMER SEASON
(May 20, 2016) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation operated campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks are officially open for the summer camping season. DEC operates 52...
Fishing on the St. Regis River
PJ Burns and Jesse James from the Pittsburgh Steelers fishing on the St. Regis River this past Saturday. He also fished with William Clute. (Facebook...
Walleye Dinner Fundraiser
The ONKWE Community Group held a fundraiser last weekend on Route 37. Delicious fresh Walleye was on the menu and it was held at Destiny's Inn....
EMS Niawen
With this year's EMS Week celebrations coming to an end, we'd like to extend our sincerest thanks to the hard working and dedicated team of Akwesasne...
Thank You Letter
Nia wen to Indian Time and the personnel of Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance for the wonderful spread in the paper for National EMS Week. I have so enjoyed reading it and just marvel at the wealth of...
Three Essential Pieces of Equipment for All Paddlers
1. Life Jacket - A life jacket is one of a paddler’s primary pieces of safety gear. Any life jacket worn is better than none at all. However, the Coast Guard recommends paddlers use life jackets t...
Benedict Receives National Tribal Air Program Excellence Award
Akwesasne, NY -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council expressed its congratulations today to Angela Benedict, Environment Division's Air Quality...
Salmon River School District Holds Community Forums
On Monday, May 16, 2016, Salmon River Central School District held a community forum meeting at the St. Regis Mohawk School in Akwesasne. This was the school district’s third scheduled meeting geared...
Partial Timeline of Haudenosaunee Relations with our Brothers from Across the Sea
There is no doubt that we are the oldest continuing democratic government in the world. Peacemaker brought democracy to the Haudenosaunee on the shores of Onondaga Lake over 1000 years ago, which...
ROCKET COOK STOVE WORKSHOP
CANTON, NY -- Advance registration will be closing soon for a workshop entitled “Playing With Fire: Rocket Stove Build for a Summer Kitchen” coordinated by the Local Living Venture near Canton, NY....
Twin Leaf Construction Wraps Up Soon
Construction at Twinleaf is coming to a close with workers putting in extra time late in the evening and on Saturdays. All of this hard work is...
Home Depot and Lowe's Violate NYS Nutrient Runoff Law
NEW YORK – Investigations finds alleged violations of state “Nutrient Runoff Law” at 90% of Home Depot and Lowe’s Stores inspected in New York. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announc...
Tribal Election Board Certifies Official Candidates List
Akwesasne, NY — Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance (amended April 2, 2013) Section IX (H), the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board has certified the o...
May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
The following are some tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways: --Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width - never try to share a lane. --Perform a visual check for...
Salmon River Middle School Announces 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll
HONOR ROLL 3RD MP 2015-16 GRADE 6 Charles Aldrich, Sierrah Avery-Durant, Jenna Bartlett, Ryanna Bero, Alex Blair, Jezzebelle Brown, Sheyla Casey, Rarontawaks Cole, Kiyah Francis, Bentley Gray,...
Orcas in captivity
Hello my name is Gabrielle. Who here has been grounded? Well then, you can relate to the orcas in SeaWorld. According to my research it's not safe to...
