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June 24, 2015 - The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that the drinking water advisory for Kana:takon (St. Regis) and Tsi Snaihne (Snye) has been lifted. MCA’s Environmental Health Officer made the decision to lift the advisory based on the current and updated evidence regarding the safety of the river water. The St. Regis water treatment plant will resume normal operations for the treatment of drinking water. Community members in the districts of Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon who are connected to MCA’s water line should run their col...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community of an incident that occurred in the St. Lawrence River between Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) and the city of Cornwall on Monday, June 22, 2015. While preparing for bridge demolition work in the area, a tugboat working to secure a barge was caught in the equipment and water current, then capsized. A second tugboat nearby attempted to assist and also capsized. One injury resulted. MCA is in contact with the Canadian Coast Guard and other...
A new acting studio opened its doors on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30pm, the Behind the Actor's Mask Studio. Actors, filmmakers, and directors were all present to welcome interested actors and actresses acquire acting and filmmaking skills or to improve and develop the skills they already have. Behind the Actor's Mask studio is offering a variety of courses throughout the summer For children, if you are concerned with your child's attention level, lack of patience or just wanting to learn to...
Local dads were celebrated in Hogansburg over the weekend as Fathers from all over Indian Country were recognized on this Fathers Day weekend. The International Native American Responsible Fatherhood Day was held last Saturday, the day before Fathers Day, at Generations Park in Hogansburg. The day is in its third year. There was plenty to do from playing basketball, horseshoes, lacrosse, softball, frisbee toss and water sliding for the young ones, as well as arts and crafts. They painted and...
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Indian Time acknowledges these graduates from a Post-Secondary institution for their hard work and dedication. They have earned degrees from universities, colleges, trade schools or vocational schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2015! Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM GRADUATES 2014-2015 Brandi Benedict - Ottawa University - BEd, Teacher Ed Lloyd Benedict, Jr. - SUNY Potsdam - BA, Archaeology Mallory Benedict - St. Lawrence College-Cornwall - DPLMA, ECE Rachel...
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Massena: Elizabeth Stella Simon, 73 of Norfolk, NY, formally of Kanesatake, Quebec, unexpectedly passed away on June 13, 2015 at her home. There will be no public calling hours and burial will take place in the family plot at Pine Hill Cemetery located in Kanesatake. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena....
AKWESASNE- After a period of failing health, Mrs. Ann Terrance, 84, of 427 Cook Road, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at her home. Ann was born April 8, 1931, in Akwesasne, daughter of the late Louis A. and Ethel D. Cook Arquette. She attended schools in Bombay and married Edward R. Terrance on April 26, 1958 at St. Patrick's Church in Rochester. She first worked in Rochester before returning back to Akwesasne. She later went to work at the Mohawk School where she...
For this year's commemoration of National Aboriginal Day on June 21 (the summer solstice), the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership and "Journey Alone" (the community outreach arm of Knox-Saint Paul's United Church, Cornwall) jointly organized a gathering around the recent publication of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Executive Summary Report on the painful legacy of native residential schools in Canada. The gathering was held on Sunday afternoon June 21 with about 24 people in attendance...
“National Grid reset needed.” To The Editor, She:kon. The announcement that National Grid will resume electrical utility disconnections on the southern portion of Akwesasne has to be met with concern. I heard that over 300 residences are affected and 40 businesses. Looking back to the possibility that the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council would start their own electrical utility, nothing more seems to have been done in that regard despite voters approving that project. The cost of doing so was reduced by waiting a certain period of time for equip...
Letter to the Editor: Lloyd William Benedict Jr., “JR” is my grandson whom I’ve had with me from the time he was a little boy. He is quite knowledgeable of the political system of the whole reservation. He grew up in a Christian household and where political discussion was almost a constant. JR is a multi-talented individual not only in art and music, but he is also a graduate in the nursing field. This past June 2015, JR also graduated from Potsdam State University with a BA degree in Archeological Studies. The above is generally his educa...
Dear Editor, First a big niawenkowa to our outgoing Grand Chief, Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell, for his long service of representing us so well and bringing us into the 21st century. Fellow community members, the foundation has now been laid; it’s up to us to continue the fight. As we review this year’s nominees, we must ask ourselves: Who have we seen at District meetings? Who has been involved in community sports, boards, committees, etc..? Who will represent us best at the Grand Chief level, taking into account our history? Who works bes...
Thank You We wish to sincerely thank everyone who donated many kind words, flowers, cards, food, and money at the sudden passing of our dad Angus Adams. A special thanks to all his terrific nieces, nephews, and cousins for all you did. For all his friends who traveled from afar, Thank you. For the crew on the Cornwall Bridge project, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You showed us how much you respected Angus. We are sure he is looking down and saying "Okay guys you are doing good" Last...
On Monday, June 15, the SRMS grade one class held their Annual Father's Day Celebration by inviting fathers for donuts and card playing, snacks and drinks and a Father's Day gift! Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and older brothers arrived at the school to be honored as the "special someone who makes a everything better"....
Solarize Akwesasne held a community information evening at the Akwesasne Housing Authority Training Center on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Representatives from Solarize Akwesasne! committee members, the United States Department of Agriculture, ANCA and SUNY Canton Career Ready Education and Success Training were present to answer any question community members had on Solarize Akwesasne! Participants arrived with technical and practical questions and queries on solar energy and how having solar...
Submitted by Saint Regis Mission Church Congratulations to the children and youth who received the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, this past Sunday, June 21st at the St. Regis Church. God bless you as you continue your faith and your prayers. Sacrament of Confirmation: Caeleigh Hill, Alexander Oakes, Dustyn Skidders-Delormier. Sacrament of First Communion: Joryan Adams, Roclan Boots, Emry George-Thomas, Cruz Gibson, Caeleigh Hill, Leland Jacobs, Rayne Jacobs, Frank Laughing Jr.,...
Ieweras Gray was a strong, beautiful, young woman who was battling Leukemia. In life she was giving, and through her terrible battle she thought of others and their families who were going through what she was going through. She also believed in her culture and unity, and after she lost her fight at age sixteen, her family took up her vision. The Ieweras Gray Foundation was established to help other families endure the hardships of not only watching loved ones suffer, but also their families...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT You probably have seen your dog chomping down on some nice green grass at some point in their lives. They aren't cows so why are they eating grass? You might even worry if he eats a lot of it. First, rest assured that you aren't alone in your concern, especially if he is eating grass and vomiting. Pica is the term used for the disorder characterized by eating things that aren't food. Sometimes pica is an indication that your dog isn't getting adequate nutrition, more...
The opportunity knocked for four young women to spend their summer working in the Capitol this summer. Four members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, all young women, are navigating career options in law, social services, cultural preservation and government. During a lobbying visit to Washington, D.C., Sub-Chiefs Eric Thompson and Michael Conners invited the students to dinner to learn more about their summer experience. What they witnessed is that Akwesasne is well represented by three college...
The SRMS presented the Pre Kindergarten and Grade Five Graduation Ceremonies on June 18, 2015 at 9am and 10am respectively. Principal Sharlee Thomas and teachers; Mrs. Jock, Ms. Clark, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Garrow, Ms. Bailey, Mr. Schrader, Ms. Cromie, and Ms. Wells presented awards and diplomas. Per Kindergarten arrived under the big white tent on a sunny morning to the tume of Pomp and Cirumstance". The Pre-Kindergarten class thoroughly entertained parents, aunts and uncles and proud Tota's with...
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that a Special General Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 5 p .m. at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). The purpose of the Special General Meeting is in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law Section 16 - Removal/Vacancy from Council and the Akwesasne Procedural Regulations. Community members on Kawehno:ke wish to present a petition to Council calling for the removal of a Kawehno:ke District Chief. Council passed a Mohawk Council Resolution on June...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Water Dept. is NOT under a drinking water advisory. MCA Water Department was on a water advisory by Environment Canada. The tugboats that have capsized are on the north channel of Cornwall Island. The fast moving current is north and east. The Tribe’s water intake is on the South channel of the St. Lawrence River. The Tribe’s drinking water is safe and sufficient....
At approximately, 9:15pm on Thursday June 18, the Saint Laurent, a cruise ship, struck the upstream bumper at Eisenhower Lock. There were 192 passengers, 81 crew, and a pilot on board the vessel. Of those individuals on board at the time, 30 required medical attention and of those, 28 were released from the hospital and returned to the ship. Shortly after the vessel struck the bumper, SLSDC staff on site at Eisenhower Lock activated the agency’s emergency response plan and notified all the emergency services needed to respond to the i...
