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By Andy Gardner. With the 2023 spring varsity lacrosse season officially underway, the Salmon River Shamrocks opened in strong form with a win against Plattsburgh. Meanwhile, the Massena Raiders earned an early-season win over Malone. The ’Rocks beat Plattsburgh 14-8 on Saturday, April 1 in Clintonville. Mason Cree and Tehokwirathe Barreiro each scored four goals to pace SRC. Their squadmate Sebastien Laughing tallied two goals and a helper. Taylor Mitchell netted a pair of goals. Alex Delormier scored a goal with one assist. Xavier Delormier g...
By Isaac White. Alice King, the superintendent of Mohawk Language and Culture at the Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE), along with her incredible team, work tirelessly to reinvigorate the Mohawk language and culture within Akwesasne. The Language and Culture Program, which has been running for many years, develops a curriculum for AMBE schools, currently focusing on Mohawk language literacy for grades 1 to 5. However, Alice emphasizes that their work is far from over. She said, "That...
By Isaac White. A structure fire broke out in Akwesasne, on State Route 37, at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30th. The light from the flames and the smoke could be seen from Cook Road as Indian Time was traveling to the scene. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) responded immediately. The HAVFD has been exceptionally busy in recent days, as they are actively participating in an ongoing search in the Tsi Snaihne area, but they were on top of the situation...
By Kaniehtonkie. The latest update provided by The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) states they are continuing to seek the public's assistance in locating missing person Casey Oakes, age 30, of Akwesasne. Today, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, marks six days since he was last seen boarding a vessel departing from the East end of Cornwall Island. According to AMPS Chief of Police Shawn Delude, additional support walkers will be added today to search the islands on foot. The HAVFD continue to...
By Kaniehtonkie. After nearly 500 years after papal decrees were used to rationalize Europe’s colonial conquests around the world, the Vatican repudiated those decrees on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The Doctrine of Discovery made possible the Indian Act, the residential school system, the removal of Indigenous Peoples from traditional lands to reserves, the criminalization of our languages and our traditional ceremonies. The Doctrine of Discovery made possible all of its genocidal laws and policies. Now, after hundreds of years, the Vatican is s...
AKWESASNE – Julia David, 94, passed away Monday evening, March 27, 2023 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital with the love of her family at her side. Julia was born on September 28, 1928 on Cornwall Island, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Buckshot) David and graduated from high school in Cornwall. Julia worked for a time at General Electric in Syracuse, was a slot attendant at Bear's Den, and was a pharmacy clinic aide for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Julia always wanted to challenge her m... Full story
Thank you to everyone for the aid/support I received from Our Community during my recovery from surgery. I am forever grateful and blessed to know that so many “have my back”, at this time. It has given me the strength to feel more positive and optimistic through this ordeal. Special shout outs to those who have gone above and beyond: Rachel, Courtney (Nooch), Sam, Marlon, Kelly, Sweets, and my Loran Family. Kanonronkwa e’so! - Dawn...
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 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club dues for 2023 You can mail your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS: April 1st – Lilly Swamp & Helen Jones April 2nd – Sally Hamelin April 3rd – Ellen Savage & Mamie David April 6th – Raymond Cooke & Angela Mapes April 7th – Cecel... Full story
ST. REGIS MISSION MASS INTENTIONS APRIL 5-13, 2023 HOLY WEEK ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. WEDNESDAY APRIL 5, 2023 10 AM to 6 PM DAY OF CONFESSIONS The church will be open and a priest available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Regular Confessions 3:00- 3:45pm Saturdays 9:00– 9:45am Sunday HOLY THURSDAY APRIL 6, 2023 7:00 PM EVENING MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Vigil to Midnight GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2023 3:00 PM THE PASSION OF THE LORD Read...
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Marion Lazore, late of Akwesasne, NY have been granted to Kimberly Terrance by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by April 23, 2023. Any creditors shall contact the Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
Legal Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in the Estate of Carol A. Smoke. All creditors must represent their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by April 20, 2023. Any creditors shall contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 518-358-6300....
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, in conjunction with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department is notifying the community of information provided regarding state-wide “swatting calls” that have occurred at both local and regional school districts. These unsolicited calls are often viewed as a form of harassment to invoke emergency response by local law enforcement under false pretenses. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police are taking safety precautions and have performed thorough sweeps though the schools and there does not a...
Indian Time is in receipt of a letter from Kanonsehsne regarding cannabis dispensaries that are still sanctioned by the Kanieńkehá:ka Kaienerakowa Kanonsehsne and dispensaries that are no longer supported by Kanonsehsne. Indian Time was given information that Kanonsehsne had information to share with the paper. Due to the lack of substantive discussion with Kanonsehsne, Indian Time has decided not to print the letter in its entirety as there is a need for more information before the story is reported. The letter did state five retail K...
AKWESASNE – Elizabeth Seymour "Karonhianentha", 71, of 66 Wolf Lane, Cornwall Island, unexpectedly passed away Monday morning, March 26, 2023 at the home of her sister on Cornwall Island. Elizabeth was born on January 19, 1952 on Cornwall Island, the daughter of the late Abraham J. and Marion (Hopps) Seymour. She first attended school on Cornwall Island before attending East Front Public School and graduating from General Vanier. Elizabeth worked for Parks Canada for many years. In her y... Full story
AKWESASNE – Alan R. White, 79, of Beaver Meadow Road, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, April 1, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family. Alan was born on January 1, 1944 in Malone, the son of the late Reginald E. and Virginia M. (Hart) White and attended Salmon River Central School. On March 1, 1961, he entered the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on November 13, 1963. He married Lucy A. Chubb on July 23, 1966 at St. R... Full story
Carrie Hill has requested letters of Administration on the Estate of Curtis J. Mitchell of Akwesasne, NY. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by April 22, 2023. Any creditors to said estate shall contact the tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
Attention to any students who plan to transfer to Salmon River: The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2023. This policy applies to all students who wish to transfer into the Salmon River Central School District (including the St. Regis Mohawk School) for the 2023-2024 school year who are changing school districts but not residency. Electronic registration is available on our school website, www.srk12.org under “District Services” by creating a Clevr account. Paper packets can be obtained at the main...
Letters of testamentary for the Estate of Isabel Mary Garrow and Estate of Leonard Carlton Garrow, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Daniel J. Garrow and Carol E. Garrow. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Daniel J. Garrow and Carol E. Garrow. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than April 22, 2023....
Letters of administration on the Estate of Ronald A. Thompson, late of Akwesasne, NY have been granted to Deborah Thompson by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by April 22, 2023. Any creditors shall contact the Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
Where: Westville Fire Department, 3891 NY 37, Constable When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Time: 6-7:30pm Appointment Required To register for an appointment online - https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=F835C208E48103D6E0530A6C7C16D687 Or call us: (518) 481-1710 - Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm Every dog, cat (even indoor pets) and ferret 3 months of age or older is required to be vaccinated. Ferrets must be vaccinated each year. All pets must be controlled by an adult and must be on a leash or in a carrier. (One cat...
Salmon River Central School District, is currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 School Year for the following position: School Administrator- (Assistant Principal) 12 Month Position Applications being accepted immediately - until filled. Full job description and application can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937. Phone: 518-358-6639 The Salmon River...
PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Simranjit Singh, a/ka/ “Shally” Singh, age 40, a citizen of India residing in Canada, was extradited to the United States last week on an indictment charging him with alien smuggling and conspiracy to commit alien smuggling. At the request of the United States, Singh was taken into custody on June 28, 2022, in Ontario, Canada. Singh was extradited from Canada to the United States on March 30, 2023. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Chief Patrol Agent Robert N. Garcia, United States Border Patrol, Swanton Secto...
WASHINGTON – The Office of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs announced today the selection of two new Tribes for the Tiwahe Initiative Social Services Demonstration Program. An additional 10 Tribes and Tribal Organizations were selected to receive one-time funding of $100,000 each that can be used to implement programming or support the development of a Tiwahe plan. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Montana and the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah will join six locations that currently have Tiwahe programs. The Tiwahe Initiative b...
Through April 1st to November 30, 2023 the 42 oil and water works of art by Ernest Smith, Jim Beaver, and Jesse Cornplanter are on display at the Iroquois Museum. The paintings and drawings explore the context of cultural assimilation and reclamation, and the Works Projects Administration – Indian Arts Project. The Haudenosaunee experience from 1800 to the 1950s was distinguished by US government policies of removal, assimilation, and the dismantling of traditional languages and lifeways. In t...
Honor Roll List for 20 weeks - Grade 3: Principal’s List (95-100) Korynn Leaf Kalvin Thompson Lillyana Thompson-Garrow High Honor Roll (90-94) Mitchell, Takiyah Honor Roll: (85-89) William Arquette Penelope Cook Thomas Fries Haze Gibson Jaxon Hopps Liv Phillips Aubryn Roundpoint Daven Square Kayzlen Terrance Honor roll list for 20 weeks - Grade 4: Principal’s List (95-100) Lanah Francis Audrielle Hopps High Honor (90-94) Claire Adams Porter Aldrich Marley Bigtree Emilie Comins Ross David Vivan Gabriel Hudson Jacobs Nirvana Johnson Kinsley Leaf-...
