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The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment (ATFE) , Intertribal Agriculture Council and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) joined forces to bring the community the 2023 Seed Symposium. The Seed Symposium was a full day of presentations, local agricultural updates, telling seed stories, a seed exchange all crowned with a savory traditional meal. The day began with updates from local agricultural programs and projects. Bare Bones Farms will once again sell organic, locally grown produce at the...
By Isaac White. Shelby Mitchell Adams, who hails from Kana:takon in Akwesasne, has produced a short documentary called "Radio Bingo" that concentrates on reviving the Mohawk language via the enduring tradition of Radio Bingo on CKON. Born and raised in Akwesasne, Shelby has enjoyed playing radio bingo since she was young, with her first experience taking place at the St. Regis Recreation Center. Looking back on radio bingo's early days, Adams recalled the bingo cards being extremely thick, akin...
First and foremost – what is 420 and how did it start. There are a few stories and now legends on how 420 started and also a few falsehoods. Before we start with the legends, lets dispel some of the falsehoods – rumors... Some people claim the number 420 was used as a police code for announcing illicit marijuana-related activities in progress. As in, an officer would notice a group of reefer heads and grab his walkie talkie to call out: "Hey, we have a 420 in progress at the Old Mill! Send bac...
By Isaac White. Akwesasne artist Arihonni David has recently released a new children's book called "Who Will Win?" inspired by a traditional Mohawk story. From a young age, David had been captivated by storytelling, finding inspiration in the tales shared by elders in the Akwesasne community. As a member of the Mohawk Nation, known for their gift of storytelling and oration, David was exposed to a wealth of stories and legends passed down through generations. The characters in "Who Will Win?"...
AKWESASNE – Veronica Marion Cook, 79, of Cook Road, passed away Wednesday evening, April 19, 2023 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief illness. Veronica was born at the family home on Cook Road in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late James Basil and Nancy M. (Thomas) Cook and attended school at Salmon River. She first married Jimmy Jenson, who predeceased her. She later married Wes Smith, but that marriage ended in divorce. Veronica lived in California, where she worked in health care for m... Full story
Niawenhkó:wa The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment (ATFE) would like to thank everyone responsible for making the Annual Seed and Tree Giveaway a huge success. We want to thank the following for their generous donation of seeds: Childstock Farms; Craig, Dave, and Mary Arquette; and Fedco Seed Company. We would also like to thank Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and Iron Path Farms for their generous donation of trees to support agroforestry programming to encourage planting more native hardwood trees in our...
By Andy Gardner. Salmon River girls and boys lacrosse teams continued their strong starts to the 2023 season with wins over Massena and Malone. In girls lacrosse, the Shamrocks presented a gift and special message to Franklin Academy in recognition of their inaugural season. Thursday, April 20, girls lacrosse, Salmon River 22 Malone 1 – The Salmon River Shamrocks girls lacrosse squad took a wide win against hosts Franklin Academy to take their second win of the 2023 season. The Shamrocks found the back of the Huskies net five times right off t...
HOWES CAVE - The Albany FireWolves Lacrosse Team will be presenting the Iroquois Museum with a check from the monies earned from auctioning three jerseys during the Indigenous Heritage Night which was held on March 4, 2023. The specialty heritage jerseys were designed for the team by Akwesasronon artist Jordan Thompson and worn during their match off against the Georgia Swarm that evening. Jordan Thompson - designed FireWolves jersey featured unique designs to celebrate the origins of the game....
AKWESASNE – The Tewáthahón:ni board, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Section 17 Holding Company will present a status of the Tribe’s holding company, Tewáthahón:ni, LLC on Wednesday, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The presentation will be a hybrid format that will allow Tribal Members to attend in-person at the Ionkwakiohkwaróron Tribal Administration Building first floor board room, or virtually using Zoom. The status report includes a description of the corporation, it’s Board members and executive team as well as its purpose, struct...
Kahnawà:ke Sustainable Energies (KSE) and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) announced that effective April 1, 2023, the common shares of KSE and, by extension, its partnership units in the Des Cultures Wind Energy Project (Des Cultures) were transferred to the MCK. The transfer was ratified by the Tewatohnhi’saktha Board of Directors on March 28, 2023 and by the MCK via Mohawk Council Executive Directive at the duly convened MCK meeting held on Monday, April 3, 2023. Tewatohnhi’saktha, through Kahnawà:ke Sustainable Energies, worked...
HOWES CAVE – The Iroquois Museum will be holding the opening reception for the featured exhibition on May 6, 2023 from 1 to 4 pm. This year’s exhibition is titled Oil & Water: Works by Ernest Smith, Jesse Cornplanter, and James Beaver from the Iroquois Museum collection. The exhibit showcases 3 early Haudenosaunee artists and the impact of the Seneca Arts Project (part of the WPA Indian Arts Project) in the context of cultural assimilation and revitalization. Perry Ground will be the guest speaker at the opening. Perry is a member of the Ono...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) Daily Transportation Department informed the community that, due to increasing incidences on their community school buses, several safety concerns have prompted an update to the Daily Transportation Policy. In their statement, “The MCK is extremely concerned and supports the announcement made by the Kahnawà:ke Education Center and is committed to working closely on safer solutions.” According to a press release, cases have been reported of students bringing objects onto buses that are considered dange...
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 28th-Irene Ward April 29th-Linda McElwain LEGAL AID: Call for an appointment ACTIVITIES: Fri. April 28th-Closed No further information at this time. LONG... Full story
May 6, 2023 – 9am – 3pm Turtle’s Nest Diner Contact: Iris Herne – 315-842-0245 Caroline Bigtree – 315-705-8715...
River Mohawk Band Saturday, April 29 @ 6pm Chateaugay Town Hall, 191 E. Main Street Chateaugay, New York To purchase Tickets, call 518-319-4260 or 518-903-1980 $25.00...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY APRIL 27, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Gordon Ransom 2-Year Memorial Anniversary and Memorial Birthday by Angie Sunday. FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Debbie Connors from the funeral collection SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Ann Lazore from the funeral collection and Eva Seymour by the St. Regis Mission family SUNDAY APRIL 30, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Louie Francis 52-year Memorial Anniversary and...
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...
Submission: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), Grants & Contracts Office, 2nd Floor, Ionkwakiohkwaróron Administration Building, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655 no later than 3:30 p.m. (Local Time), May 25, 2023. Description: SRMT is accepting Proposals from qualified Contractors to provide all materials, tools, plant, equipment, transportation, supervision and labor required for the construction of an Amphitheater structure, toilet building, and associated site improvements including a spectator lawn, roadways, parking,...
By Eve Cable. When the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) filed their civil lawsuit in March 2022 demanding McGill University cease work on an $850-million redevelopment project at the former Royal Victoria Hospital, it seemed as though the odds were stacked against them. But in room 16.07 of Quebec’s Superior Court yesterday afternoon, the Kahnistensera showed exactly why it’s worth believing in the underdog, as justice Gregory Moore “homologated” – meaning made enforceable by the court – a final settlement agreement negotiated by t...
By Isaac White. The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, with countless individuals and families grappling with the harrowing effects of addiction. Lindy Brant, a case manager for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcohol Chemical Dependency Program (SRMT ACDP), spoke with Indian Time on her and ACDP's work to make a difference in Akwesasne through various initiatives, such as prescription medication disposal events, educational outreach, and Narcan training...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is continuing to take steps that safeguard the inherent and protected right of Akwesashró:non (People of Akwesasne) to fish in Akwesasne’s territorial waters. To support this effort, a Non-Member Fishing Regulation and Law was developed and implemented through Tribal Council Resolution 2011-52. The proposed amendments include establishing a season for Non-Members to fish in Akwesasne’s territorial waters and setting catch limits, as well as an increase in fishing permit fees. The Tribal Compli...
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AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council would like to applaud the efforts of the New York State (NYS) Board of Regents in banning New York schools from using Native American mascots. This much needed effort moves away from perpetuating harmful stereotypes and recognizes the significance of Native Americans as people. “Sports teams and institutions, including schools, have been asked politely to understand our point of view on this subject. For centuries we have been labeled and characterized as a people not deserving of respect eve...
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SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2023 Town Hall exhibit, “My Beautiful Garden!” SLC Arts are asking for submissions of any 2D medium relating to the theme to be displayed at the exhibit. The submission deadline is June 18th. Please submit online through https://slcartscouncil.org/exhibits/ This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more acc...
