Articles from the February 14, 2013 edition
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Margaret and Theodore Peters Contribute to Language Revitalization Book
The most important locus of language revitalization is the home, the primary place where first language acquisition occurs. Thirteen autobiographical...
Second Gun Buy Back A Success
After only two weeks since the last Gun Buy Back program the guns are still pouring in. On Tuesday, what was supposed to go until 6pm, had to end...
Kanatakon School Science Project Winners
The Kanatakon School has been looking pretty awesome with all those great science projects hanging up. But a select few students’ projects e...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Joins Province-wide Crime Prevention Campaign
February 12th, 2013 - The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service joined police services across Ontario today in supporting the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2013 Crime Prevention C...
Weldon G. M. Cook
AKWESASNE – Mr. Weldon Glenn Mark Cook, known to many as “Wild Man”, age 51, of Cook Road, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday morning at his home....
Note of Appreciation
Note of Appreciation The family of Lawrence (Larry) Michael Garrow would like to thank everyone who helped us at this most sad and difficult time. With the passing of our son and grandson Larry we are...
Niawenko:wa
Niawenko:wa The Akwesasne Freedom School would like to send out a huge Niawenko:wa to everyone who attended our first ever, “Night of R...
Traditional Knowledge Survey Results On Display at the Winter Carnival Saturday 1:00-4:00
Submitted by Sue Ellen Herne In the summer of 2012, the Akwesasne Museum conducted a survey of traditional knowledge within Akwesasne. A total of 365...
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers.
Love is something you and I must have. We must have it because our spirit feeds upon it. We must have it because without it we become weak and faint. Without love our self-esteem weakens. Without it...
Trivia Night Benefits the SRCS All Night Grad Party
What can be more fun than a little friendly competition among friends to earn bragging rights as the smartest person while raising money for...
Watermelon Crawl at Iakhihsohtha
Submitted by Maureen Benedict Iakhihsohtha was the place to be during our recent Diner’s Club Luncheon held on January 30. We had an indoor picnic w...
A Family Night Outing for the 4-H Mighty Shamrocks Tribal Mentoring
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Tribal Mentoring Site Coordinator Indeed, it was a Family Night Outing for all to remember. A Family Night Outing is an...
Konwahahawi and Act Now Akwesasne
Konwahahawi Herne has been working at ACT NOW for the past five months and within this short amount of time she has witnessed firsthand how Akwesasne...
CCVS Principals List/Honour Roll Semester One - January 2013
The minimum grade point average for Honour Roll is 79.5%-100%, while the range for Principals’ List is an average between 74.5% to 79.4%. Honour Roll: Montana Adams Serena Boots Breanne Caldwell D...
Gift from the Creator
Submitted by Jonathan Tarbell This paper is by Meadow Tarbell. She is 10 years old and in 4th grade at Salmon River. “Disability is a funny word. P...
We Love Visitors!
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it’s a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to l...
Student Submission
Iateharonhianihararas is in 4th grade at the Kanatakon School. They are working on family trees. Iateharonhianihararas drew two pictures, the top...
What to Buy in February
VALENTINE’S DAY By the time Indian Time hits the stands Valentine’s Day is today – Thursday, February 14, 2013. And unless you are living under a rock or have the heart of a rock, TODAY is Valen...
How To Manage A HUGE Family Tree
Dear Monica, I tried to manage my family tree with an excel spreadsheet but I have a feeling there must be an easier option. Can you suggest an easy effective family tree management software? Dear...
Akwesasne Child and Family Services Recruitment Booth
Submitted by Tracie Cook News spread fast among the community as the Akwesasne Child and Family Services provided a chance to qualify to win a...
Ka’wáhse? Where are you going?
1. Wa’tkathonwenhtá:ne I am going sliding 2. Owisà:ke wa’tkatsihkwa’ékhe I am going play hockey 3. Wa’tkata’aranón:ne I am going guard the net 4. Te...
Confessional Wampum of Handsome Lake
This wampum is ten strings, all white, all pure and sacred, held in the hands of the followers of the Prophet while confessing sins before the...
Police Blotter
OVER 80 Cornwall, ON - Richard Herne, 31 of Hogansburg, New York, was arrested at approximately 1:00 pm on February 7th, 2013. It is alleged that on February 7th, 2013 he attended the Canadian Border...
Smoke Signals: The Native Takeback of North America’s Tobacco Industry
By Jim Poling, Sr. Dundurn Press Toronto, Canada www.Dundurn.com Reviewed by Doug George-Kanentiio Smoke Signals is a compelling book, one in which...
Tracking the Environment
Submitted by Wesley Laughing The following is a verbatim transcript of the oral statement presented to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel in Vancouver by high school student Sam...
