Articles from the November 3, 2016 edition
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KAHNAWÀ:KE PEACEKEEPERS THWART MIKINAK FRAUD
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) released information recently stating that the Kahnawake Peacekeepers thwarted a fraudulent transaction on Thursday, October 27, 2016 involving the attempted...
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Standing Rock Solidarity March Held in Akwesasne
The community of Akwesasne and surrounding friends, family and neighbors gathered on October 30, 2016 join in on one of Akwesasne largest peaceful...
Tribal Survey to Help Strengthen Kanien'ké:ha/Mohawk Language
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Historic Preservation Office has launched an online survey aimed at strengthening Kanien'keha (Mohawk...
JESSICA CREE JOCK RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Akwesasne, NY – Jessica Cree Jock, Executive Director of Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club, has been selected as a recipient of the National Center for A...
Local Filmmaker Wins imagineNATIVE Award for Film "Ohero:kon"
Katsitsionni Fox recently won the prestigious imagineNATIVE award for her movie, Ohero:kon. The movie documents two young girls and their blossoming...
Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club Board President Receives Award
Julia Back, Board President of the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Northeast Leadership Conference in...
Ka'khowanen (Harvest Ceremony)
The Kaieri Niioriwake, Rotiianeshon and Kanistensera came together to set the date for Kakhowanen starting on Friday, November 4 and ending on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Friday, November 4, the first...
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Meeting Update
Mohawk Council met on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the district of Kana:takon at the Saint Regis Recreation Center. The meeting began promptly at 6pm with Grand Chief Abram Benedict chairing. The Gen...
Correction
Indian Time mistakenly placed an incorrect title in last week’s edition, # 43, of the article on SUNY Potsdam’s petition to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. There is a petition to cha...
MCA CLARIFICATION ON RECOGNIZED GOVERNMENT
(October 31, 2016) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) wishes to respond to recent questions in the community regarding Akwesasne’s recognized form of government. In matters between Akwesasne’s nor...
Thank You Letter
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment sends a special “Thank You” to Don and Patricia Thompson for the use of the Mohawk International Speedway and to Reen Cook of CKON for promoting the...
Tribal Council Donates $5,000 to Akwesasne Holiday Helpers
On Kenténha/October 28, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council donated $5,000 to Akwesasne Holiday Helpers to help kickoff this year's annual...
Halloween at Tsi Snaihne School
Submitted by Nancy Oakes Tsi Snaihne School students spent Halloween at school taking a wagon ride around Snye to trick or treat. They stopped at...
Transition Cornwall+ Food Action Group Open Meeting
All are welcome to come and see what the Transition Cornwall+ Food Group is all about and, if interested, help with the program. Wednesday, November 9, 2016 4:00pm Knox-St. Paul’s United Church 800 1...
Cutting Pet Care Costs
By Jennifer Herne, LVT As a responsible pet owner, we are obligated to provide care for our pets. In a world where the cost of everything is rising,...
Social Security Announces 0.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2017
(October 18, 2016) Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 65 million Americans will increase 0.3 percent in 2017, the Social Security Administration...
MCA REVIEWING ELECTION LAW & CONDUCTING NEW SURVEY
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to, once again, hear from you in regard to the amendments for the Akwesasne Election Law. MCA recently passed MCR # 2015/2016-#111 establishing a Working...
Public Forum on Former GM Site Planned for November 7
MASSENA -- The public is invited to hear and discuss the revitalization plan for the former General Motors site in Massena Nov. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hawkins Point Visitors Center. The forum will...
Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week
Last week the Akwesasne Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program sponsored various events for Red Ribbon Week to promote healthy living and a...
Onondaga Nation Sends Attorney to Standing Rock
October 26, 2016 - Cannonball, North Dakota—The Onondaga Nation’s General Counsel, Joseph Heath, Esq., arrived at Standing Rock today to offer his services to the water protectors who have been arr...
Students Encouraged to Apply for Hundreds of State Internships
(November 2, 2016) The Department of Civil Service announced that new internship opportunities are available throughout New York State government across a wide array of State agencies – both u...
Akwesasne Child & Family Services Holds Walk for Child Abuse Awareness
Despite the first snowfall of the season, Akwesasne Child and Family Services (ACFS) held a walk for Child Abuse Awareness last Thursday, October 27....
MCA WATER/WASTEWATER SYSTEMS ANNUAL INSPECTION SUMMARY
INAC contracted Northern Waterworks, Inc. to perform annual inspections of water and wastewater systems in First Nations. The annual inspections were...
