Articles from the March 2, 2017 edition
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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Joins Amicus Brief to Support Standing Rock Sioux
AKWESASNE — On Tuesday, Enníska/February 21, 2017 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe signed onto an amicus brief in support of the National Indian Women’s Resource Center’s (NIWRC) objection to the U.S. A...
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The 2017 Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Banquet
On Saturday, February 25, 2017 the annual Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Banquet was held at the American Legion Post 1479. A...
The Practical Side of a Single Name
In a previous article, “Battle to Use One Name Won After 26 Years”, Indian Time (Vol. 35 #6), was incorrectly stated as, ‘She is now legally recognized as Ienonhkwa’tsheriiostha NLN. The acronym...
Harris, Boots, Swamp are 2017 NNATC Art Battle Winners
More than a dozen artists went brush-to-brush at the Native North American Traveling College's second Art Battle on Feb. 25 at the St. Regis Mohawk...
Room Occupancy Fee Contributes $4,000 to Salmon River Mohawk Club
On Enníska/February 28, 2017 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council contributed $4,000 from the Tribe's Room Occupancy Fee to help support the Salmon...
Parade of Nations Hosting Artist Contest
This year the Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged (PONDC), helping those artistically inclined, is holding an artistic contest on...
Ahatihsesta'ta Putting Sap in the Tree Ceremony
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and Faithkeepers announce Sap Ceremony to be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Please bring tobacco to make an offering to all the trees...
Niawen
The Francis Family Fundraiser was a huge success! The families of Aidan Peters, Kahentase Terrance, Treyton Mitchell, and Mandy Francis would like to thank the community members for their generosity....
Niawen
On Saturday, February 25 HAVFD held its annual banquet and awards dinner in honor of our members and their spouses. The event was a huge success and we would like to thank the following businesses...
Deep Appreciation and Sincere Thanks
The family of the late Mae V. "Tsiohianere" Tarbell wish to express their deep appreciation and sincere thanks to all of those who offered such...
MERCEDES BENZ GIVEAWAY WINNER FROM WATERTOWN, NY
(AKWESASNE, NY) – On Saturday, February 18, 2017, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR) concluded its Mercedes Benz Giveaway. Shelley Hale, from W...
Tribe's Planning & Infrastructure Building Nearing Completion
(Enníska/February 23, 2017) Construction of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's new facility to house its Planning & Infrastructure Division is getting...
Kyla Smoke Named 2017 New York State Fair Indian Village Princess
Kyla Smoke, an 18-year-old high school senior, was named 2017 New York State Fair Indian Village Princess. She will represent the Onondaga Nation for...
BEGINNER YOGA
The Community Health Program is please to announce Beginner Yoga. Yoga has been known to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower heart rate. Yoga classes are to take place from 6pm-7pm at...
RRCA ENCOURAGES TREE PLANTING
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is once again proud to offer watershed residents the opportunity to beautify their property with a variety of conifers as well as deciduous trees and...
Elephant Toothpaste
Submitted by Daniel Sweet, 4-H Educator This week at the 4-H Tribal Mentoring program at Salmon River Central and St. Regis Mohawk schools, 4-H'ers...
ACFS Parenting Conference with AnneMarie Churchill
MCA’s Akwesasne Child & Family Services is hosting a Parenting Conference this Sat., March 4, 2017 from 8:30 am- 4 pm at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. There are 150 seats available and breakfast and l...
REAL FOOD CHALLENGE
The Community Health Program is inviting you to take the Real Food Challenge. This is a contest for one week to eat only real food dinner meals with your family. You’ll take photos of what you eat f...
Wampum Strings
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens It is provided thus: Any Chief of the League of the Five Nations may construct shell strings or wampum belts of any size or length as...
NASA TELESCOPE REVEALS LARGEST BATCH OF EARTH-SIZE, HABITABLE-ZONE PLANETS AROUND SINGLE STAR
(February 22, 2017) NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has revealed the first known system of seven Earth-size planets around a single star. Three of thes...
An Ill Wind
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Bad-hair days might be a personal frustration, possibly even a social calamity, but bad-air days can send the population of a whole region into a tailspin. Literally. By...
