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  • An Iroquoian Story of Creation

    Apr 27, 2023

    Continued from last week. So they say again, after that, not long after that, one day Teharonhiawako was down on the earth. And he’s all by himself now. And his brother Sawiskera is living up in his “cabin in the sky” (I guess we can call it). Teharonhiawako is on the earth and he’s made two dolls. And they say that he used some of the Mother Earth. And that’s again one of the terms that I forgot to mention before when that young woman had died, the two boys’ mother, that the Grandmother told them that if they ever missed their mother, all...

  • Gardening Gifts for Any Occasion

    Apr 27, 2023

    by Melinda Myers Look to the garden when struggling to find the best gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, or other occasions. A gift of plants, seeds, or gardening tools and accessories provides months and years of beauty and enjoyment. With so many options it is easy to match the gardening gift to the recipient and your budget. Plants are always a great choice for gardening enthusiasts. Small, more affordable plants are fun for gardeners to tend, nurture, and watch grow. Giving...

  • How to Backyard Big, Even in Small Spaces

    Apr 27, 2023

    Adopt a "Master Backyarder" mindset to maximize backyarding benefits when you have a small yard...or none at all ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Backyarding is the practice of taking everyday activities – think entertaining, eating, working, and working out to name a few – into the green space around us. Even those living in an urban setting with a smaller yard – or no yard at all – can enjoy the benefits of backyarding, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of yards, pa...

  • Oh Nikatsi'ten'tsherò:ten?

    Apr 27, 2023

    1. Akiarentà:'a Baltimore oriole 2. Ken'tarakonhá:ka Barn swallow 3. Tihkáhon Bittern 4. Terí:teri Blue jay 5. Akiaren'tà:'a Canary 6. Onekwénhtara nikatsi'tenhserò:ten Cardinal 7. Tsiktsiré:re Chickadee 8. Tsió:ka'we Crow 9. Orí:te Dove, pigeon 10. Sónhnhatsi Duck, wild 11. À:kwaks Eagle 12. Káhonk Goose, wild 13. Teiakoia'táhkhwa Hawk 14. Tóhtonha /Tsítha Hermit thrush 15. Ohá:kwaront Heron 16. Raón raón Humming bird 17. Kentsiókwas Kingfisher 18. Sará:sara Lark 19. Tsionia'tarèn:ton Lo...

  • FNHA Releases 2022 Toxic Drug Poisoning Crisis Data

    Apr 27, 2023

    This news release may contain sensitive content and could be triggering. For mental health or crisis support, please contact the KUU-US Crisis Line at 1-800-588-8717 or visit the FNHA’s website for additional support services. COAST SALISH TERRITOTY (Vancouver) – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is releasing First Nations-specific data for toxic drug poisoning events in 2022, data that shows First Nations people remain disproportionately impacted, even seven years after British Columbia (BC) declared its province-wide public hea...

  • No Mow May, Low Mow Spring

    Apr 27, 2023

    Lawns cover 40 million acres, or 2%, of land in the US, making them the single largest irrigated crop we grow. Lawns are mowed, raked, fertilized, weeded, chemically treated, and watered —sucking up time, money, and other resources. Lawns provide little benefit to wildlife, and are often harmful. Grass-only lawns lack floral resources and nesting sites for bees and are often treated with pesticides that harm bees and other invertebrates. When we think of habitat loss, we tend to imagine bulldozers and rutted dirt, but acres of manicured lawn a...

  • Entertainment Binge

    Apr 27, 2023

    By Isaac White. This week’s edition of Entertainment Binge is quite special for me. No, it’s not because I’m going to regale you with tales of my self-imagined wit and brilliance. I won’t subject you all to that. Again. I have something else to be excited about and that is the focus of the material I am reviewing this week. An Akwesasronon has created a short documentary film that is going to pull at your heartstrings. I know it did for me and if you’re from Akwesasne, or a human (Of course, I don’t think giraffes read my articles),...

  • How to talk with kids about climate change

    Apr 27, 2023

    Indian Time is offering articles to help you talk to your children about climate change through the month of April and May. Each article will offer different tips and suggestions (some may be repeated). Take what you need and share it – we all need to work together on climate change. Experts say it’s important to help your children understand climate change and to support them as they cope with emotions. It’s natural for parents to want to protect their children from hard truths like climate change. Like many of life’s challenges, however...

  • KEPO's No Mow May / Nó:nen Onerahtohkó:wa Nikahá:wi, Tóhsa' Sewathéntia'k! Challenge Returns

    Apr 27, 2023

    The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is inviting Kahnawa’kehró:non to join the challenge for the month of May. The No Mow May / Nó:nen Onerahtohkó:wa Nikahá:wi, Tóhsa’ Sewathéntia’k! challenge asks Kahnawà:ke community members to refrain from cutting their lawns for the entire month with the goal of supporting biodiversity and pollinators. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is participating by reducing maintenance outside of priority areas cleared for public safety. By waiting until June to cut our lawns, we: Allow pollinat...

  • Arts for All Ages: LoKo Festival Returns to SUNY Potsdam

    Apr 27, 2023

    SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Community to Annual LoKo Arts Festival from April 27 to May 8 SUNY Potsdam is thrilled to bring together campus and community with its annual celebration of creativity-the LoKo Arts Festival. More than 40 free events are planned, with many hands-on activities and a range of offerings for guests of all ages and interests. The festival will run from Thursday, April 27 to Monday, May 8. All are welcome to enjoy the arts, and experience the joy and creativity of the SUNY Potsdam campus at the height of the spring semester! To...

  • Clarkson University Again Featured In U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools

    Apr 27, 2023

    Strong performances by multiple programs have led to Clarkson University once again being featured prominently in the 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Clarkson’s graduate engineering programs continue to be ranked in the top half of the best graduate engineering programs in the country. The civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, and materials engineering programs ranked in the top 125. Clarkson’s full-time MBA program once again is ranked in the top 125 in the nation. Now, all three MBA programs off...

  • Facebook Settlement May Owe You Money

    Apr 27, 2023

    Facebook parent Meta Platforms is paying U.S. users a $725 million settlement as part of its Cambridge Analytica suit. This is the result of a yearslong lawsuit against Facebook after millions of users’ data was shared without permission in one of the largest leaks in Facebook’s history. As long as you had an active Facebook account between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, you’re eligible to get paid, even if you’ve deleted your account. The exact size of the payout will depend on how many other users file claims. You’ve got until Aug. 25 t...

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    Apr 27, 2023

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