Articles from the June 10, 2021 edition
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Traffic Stop Results in Seizure of Fentanyl and Currency
On June 1, 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was conducting traffic enforcement duties in the District of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). At approximately 12:40AM, a vehicle was observed...
Educators Run to Acknowledge the 215 Residential children
A group of 'running' educators are on a mission to better understand the horrific residential school experience and to build better relations between...
Tribe's Health Services Administered 6,780 Doses: 41% Vaccination Rate
AKWESASNE – Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services reports that 6,780 total vaccinations have been administered as of June 7th. This includes 3,564 P...
AHDC and CHD Announce Port Lands First Phase
The Akwesasne Harbour Development Corporation (AHDC) and Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation (CHDC), co-owners, are pleased to announce that the Port Lands project is now moving into its first pu...
MCA Tehotiienawakon Department and Thompson Island Present New Water Taxi
On Tuesday, June 8th, the Thompson Island Cultural Camp launched their new water taxi in the water with the help of Department of Infrastructure,...
Sister Mary Christine Taylor Retires
On the First Sunday of Easter, April 24, 1949, Sister Mary Christine Taylor knelt before the altar at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph...
JOELLENE M. ADAMS
AKWESASNE – Joellene M. Adams, 76, River Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021 at Cornwall Community Hospital after a l... Full story
Jake L. Cook - Akwiréntha
AKWESASNE - Jacob Louis Cook, Jr. Akwiréntha, 66, of Wade LaFrance Memorial Road, in Snye, passed on May 31, 2021 peacefully in the arms of his... Full story
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Facebook "Grow Gang Group" Encourages Gardening Tips, Seed Trading, and Exploring Traditional Roots
By Mahlon Smoke Gardening is an integral part of the community, it's where people can learn to grow their own foods, to learn the importance of...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Eric Thompson is in violation of the Ethics Ordinance, Tribal Procedures Act and the 2019 Good Standing Policy. All referred to documents can be readily obtained from the Tribal...
Dear Indian Time
Dear Indian Time, I am writing to inform the community of my observations: The surrounding areas are lifting the mandatory restrictions for the Covid 19 virus. They have recognized with vaccines...
Tribe Makes Changes to Mask Requirement
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is reminding community members and guests that masks must still be worn where they are required by federal, state, local, tri...
Tribe's EOC Continues to Report Zero COVID-19 Cases
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is continuing to report no new cases, no active cases, and no individuals in quarantine under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Once...
Native American WWII Veteran attends 77th D-Day Memorial
Carentan, France. In a small Normandy town where paratroopers landed in the early hours of D-Day, applause broke the silence to honor Charles Shay Penobscot Nation. Shay was the only veteran attending...
Indigenous Women's Safety and Healing Missing
Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) acknowledges and honors the thousands of Indigenous women and girls taken from us by violence, as well as the children, families, fri...
DO NOT DUMP GARBAGE IN MCA DISTRICTS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Compliance and Environmental Programs are reminding individuals not to illegally dump garbage in the districts of Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Compliance Department, E...
June 2021 Tribal Monthly Meeting Registration Now Open
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced that registration is now open for the June 2021 Tribal Monthly Meeting. The registration process allows for verification of tribal e...
THE IROQUOIS CONSTITUTION
Continued from last week Clans and Consanguinity 42. Along the Five Nations and their posterity there shall be the following original clans: Great Name Bearer, Ancient Name Bearer, Great Bear,...
Oh Niwenhniserò:ten Átste Akenhnhà:ke Nikahá:wi
1. Iawenhniserataríhen It is a hot day 2. Kwáh io'taríhen It is very hot 3. Kióhton niwáhseno F Wastonhronónke It is 90 degrees Fahrenheit 4. Ioráh...
BIA Issues Final EIS for Moapa Band's Proposed Southern Bighorn Solar Project
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) today issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians’ proposed Southern Bighorn Solar Project (“P...
Stamp Out Neatness, Save the Planet
Paul Hetzler The old saying “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” has been a great comfort to me over the years, since I figure that means the road to heaven is paved with bad tho...
North Country Community College Names Phi Theta Kappa honorees
SARANAC LAKE -- North Country Community College is pleased to announce the new members of its Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for the Spring 2021 semester. The purpose of the Phi Theta Kappa...
Saint Mary's University Anthropology Department to Scan former Shubenacadie Residential School Site for Evidence
Sipekne’katik, FN. An investigation of the former Shubenacadie Residential school site grounds will begin this week in partnership with Saint Mary’s University’s Anthropology Department. “This...
MCA Reports No New Positive Cases of COVID-19
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Community Health Program reports zero (0) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as...
