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The annual Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Caucus was held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in the lobby of the Tribal Community Building. The floor was opened for nominations for each respective position. Nominees could accept or refuse the nomination at the time of the Caucus, or by the close of business on Wednesday, May 11th. The ‘un-official’ list of all nominees will be available by Friday, May 13th. Traffic Court Judge #1: Lois Terrance Victor Martin Traffic Court Judge #2: Noah Ransom Jr. Victor Martin Chief Judge: Carrie Garrow Michele Mitchell Tri...
Akwesasne, NY-The historic diplomatic relationship between Cuba and Akwesasne has been honored by a representation of leaders on a mission to learn about Heberprot-P, a treatment developed by the Cuban National Institute of Endocrinology that is 78% effective in preventing amputations related to diabetic foot ulcers. The week of Onerahtóhka/April 25 through Onerahtóhka/April 29, 2016 included an aggressive schedule to visit fourteen health facilities, discuss international relationships b...
Indian Time received notice late Wednesday, May 11, 2016, that the SRMT was postponing the referendum. We received the following statement: “The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council received notification that the referendum questions originally scheduled for June 4th Tribal Election must be postponed. The public informational meetings will be rescheduled to a later date. The Tribal Council supports this decision to allow for more time for the community education on medical marijuana, industrial hemp and tribal membership. Further information w...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that on Monday, May 9, 2016, maintenance began on the South Channel Bridge connecting Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to Massena, NY. This project is projected to last five weeks. During the day, there will be a single lane open and during the evening, all lanes will be open. Plan your travels accordingly as this construction may cause some minor traffic delays. Always respect the traffic control operators on the bridge, as they are there to ensure your health and safety. Please...
By Derrick Lafrance During Mothers Day last Sunday the kids put on a show for their Istas and Kahnawake provided the competition. In the Bantam division the Storm and Mohawks tied 2-2 after one period but in the middle frame Kahnawake outscored them 3-1 for the 5-3 score. The third period saw the Storm then outscore the Mohawks by that same 3-1 count and the game ended in a 6-6 tie. T. Elijah, Rohentiio Square, Kyran Skidders, Ryan Oakes Jr., Cayden Sunday and Trenton Square scored the Storm's...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Cecelia Delormier Sylvester, 96, of 1489 Island Road, Cornwall Island, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2016 at her home. Cecelia was born May 12, 1919 on Cornwall Island, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary "Kaharonkwas" Jocko Delormier and attended an all girl's school in Akwesasne. Cecelia was a basket maker in Akwesasne before moving to Syracuse, where she worked as a butcher and a private housekeeper for various families in the Syracuse area. C...
Mr. Anthony Jackson Jr., 57, of Cornwall, passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Beloved common-law husband of Daphne Brabant, cherished father of Ann (Louis), Billy, Marie, and remembered by Valerie Lazore-Jackson. Loving step-father of Krista Seguin (Matt White) and Boe Seguin. Cherished grandfather of Cody, Kiana, Dawson, Ericka, Billy, Tony, Angel, Louis Jr. and Nemo and step-grandfather of Kalli, Brooklyn, Bailey and Presley. Loving brother of...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Cecilia R. Jacobs, 90, of 189 Snye Road, quietly passed away in her sleep on Wednesday morning, May 4, 2016 at her home. Cecilia was born January 24, 1926 on Sugarbush Island, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Sawatis Lazare. As a young girl, she and her sisters, Suzanne and Anna, were taken from their family and sent to the Spanish Residential School in Spanish, Ontario. They survived, and Cecilia returned home to her family. She married Peter S. Jacobs on February 5, 1...
On Tuesday, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 3, 2016, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council provided a donation of $10,000 through the Community Partnership Fund to support the Kanikonhr'i:io i:wa ne Ona':ke Canoe and Kayak Club. Participation in the Club is free and was created under the auspices of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Services (AMPS) for the enjoyment of all Akwesasne paddlers. Pictured above are (from left) Tribal Sub-Chief Cheryl Jacobs, AMPS Community Services and Support Officer Constable Rob...
Akwesasne, NY-– On Thursday, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 5, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council provided a $3,000 donation through the Community Partnership Fund for the annual Kids for Fishing. Now in its sixth year, the annual fishing program has enabled more than 250 Akwesasne youth to fish alongside professional anglers and learn different styles of fishing, as well as boater safety. Each year, 50 youth between the ages of 10-17 years old are randomly selected to participate in a live dr...
Submitted by Friends of TJ Mr. Anthony TJ Jackson has been a local performer and a life-long musician in Akwesasne. He began his musical career practicing in basements and garages throughout St. Regis. He started a young group called the Junior Mohawks and later stepped up to drum for the Little River Mohawks and then formed the TJ Jackson Band and later Mohawk Pride. However, he was part of many groups and would always step in whenever needed whether it was playing drums, bass, guitar or...
The Akwesasne Cancer Support Group would like to thank the following groups: Dr. Danielle Dubuc American Legion Post 1479 Tarbell Management Group David & Ann Lomfer The Tribal Police The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Dr. Dan CAA Management The people we did not mention, we did not forget you. You are remembered. Thank you so much. The Akwesasne Cancer Support Group...
Ernie Thompson, Director of Department of Planning and Infrastructure, was away when two people I didn’t know came on the homeland without prior permission. They were told that they were not welcome here. They were asked to leave several times. And then they went out of the driveway and went up the west entrance of the homeland. Again they were told to leave. One man had a sledge hammer. LeadHorse got his crossbow. When Ernie came back to work, he called and we met. He admitted that information should have been put out earlier. During the m...
Akwesasne, NY—– The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is encouraging school district residents to participate in the Salmon River School Board Election being held on Tuesday, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 17, 2016 . The Tribal Council is asking Akwesasne community members to join them in supporting candidates Craig Jock and Jordan Lauzon as they seek to fill two positions on the nine-person board. “Our youth represent our future,” said Tribal Chief Beverly Cook. She added, “We would be remiss; as a community; if we did not ensure they have necessary...
MASSENA -- Several Akwesasne students attending Massena Central High School will have work hanging in a May 20 exhibit of artwork by members of the senior class. The event will be at the Massena Chamber of Commerce, 16 Church St., from 6 to 8 p.m. The Akwesasne students include Konwahenrawi "Sage" Herne, Sabrina Sunday and Myeesha Ransom. The pieces are in a variety of media, including paint, pencil and photography. The works are by students in teacher Chad Simpson's classes. Most are...
by Arnold Sauther North of Adirondack Artists Gallery (NOAAG), located next to the Key Bank in Malone, celebrated ten of North Country Community College's Emerging Artists until Saturday, April 30. Including a special spotlight on artist Devin White (Hogansburg, NY/Salmon River Central School) who will graduate in May with an AAS: Computer Graphics & Design, and will pursue an Art Studio BA with a concentration in Computer Graphics at SUNY Plattsburgh. In Tina LaMour's Digital Painting class,...
(May 10, 2016) Massena – The MMH Foundation received a wonderful start to their biggest week of the year from SeaComm Federal Credit Union. Over $21,000 worth of items have been donated by businesses and individuals from Massena, Akwesasne, Canton, Potsdam, Brasher Falls, Waddington, Lake Placid, Syracuse and many other communities. The MMH Foundation Radiothon is an all day auction and pledge event hosted by the MMH Foundation and co-sponsored by 1340 WMSA and the Massena Rotary Club on F...
Aaron Benedict was recently selected as the Director of Table Games for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Aaron brings 17 years of table games experience with the casino. Aaron started as a part-time dealer and has gone up the ranks in the table games department. Aaron went from dealer to supervisor – Pit Manager – Assistant Shift Manager to Shift Manager, then Interim Director of Table Games. Although Aaron may not have the outside experience, he has gained his table games experience and kno...
By Kaniehtonkie On Monday, May 9, 2016, the second “Detox Center” meeting took place at the Senior’s Center in Akwesasne. The meeting was well attended by SRMT staff members; state and federal level representatives, local candidates running for office, with an equal number of community members. However, the meeting lacked the genuineness of the former meeting by the missing attendance of Akwesasne’s youth. The agenda included welcoming guests, and a summary of the meeting on April 11, 2015. The long list of topics discussed were, detox in Akwe...
By Carter Jackson Hi my name is Carter. Today I'll be talking about the negative effects of modern day technology. I have a few questions, for a show of hands who here plays outside every day, who here plays video games every day? IPods can impair hearing and they can cause lots of eye problems. They can catch fire when leaving them plugged in at night or lint can get in the charging port and set fire. The loudest headphone that can impair hearing is the Bose IE2 audio. Too much video gaming can...
May 10, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and AFN Regional Chief for Quebec-Labrador Ghislain Picard today welcomed the Government of Canada’s unqualified support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the 15th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) underway in New York, NY. “Today, Canada is sending an important message to Indigenous peoples, to all Canadians and to the international community that Indigenous rights are hum...
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Like many actors, the calling comes at an early age. For Will Lafrance, it came when he was in grade 9 at CCVS in Cornwall. By grade 11 he seriously considered it as a career and from there, Will hasn't stopped. This summer his stakes are high – he is nominated for Best Actor in Short Film in the movie, "See How Easy That Was", at the World Music and Independent Film Festival in August. William Ross Lafrance was born and raised in Akwesasne. He is the son of Bill and Hilary Lafrance and has t...
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