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Name: River Laffin Date of Birth: February 19th, 2023 Parents: Tyler Laffin and Kanonionni Summer Chapman Siblings: Raven Laffin Grandparents: Robert Hill and Pam Laffin, Scott Chapman and Ellyn Chapman Great-Grandparents: The Late Clete Laffin and Cecelia "CG" Laffin, Dave Mitchell and Jackie Mitchell...
A contingent of Haudenosaunee have arrived in the City of Geneva, Switzerland to mark the 100th anniversary of Cayuga Chief Deskaheh's journey to the League of Nations. Deskaheh – Levi General, is considered the first Indigenous Person to have raised the issue of loss of autonomy and dispossession of First Nations – Indigenous peoples by colonizing states at the international level. Deskaheh travelled to Geneva on July 14, 1923. He remained in Switzerland for 18 months and held lectures in Ber...
As part of a probe into a shooting incident tied to members of the Outlaws and Loners motorcycle gangs in eastern Ontario, law enforcement officials conducted search operations in Cornwall and Brockville, according to the police. The night of July 8th, a confrontation involving gang members resulted in two people being stabbed and another shot in Cornwall, Ont. Following this, on Monday, the Outlaws’ clubhouse in Brockville was set ablaze in a fire that’s now suspected to be arson by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The blaze damaged mul...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service feels it necessary to bring to the attention of the community that in the past several weeks, officers have been dispatched to attend to collisions involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and golf carts. The circumstances surrounding these incidents indicate that both the drivers and passengers were noticeably lacking in appropriate safety gear, a situation which unfortunately led to serious injuries. It’s vital to remember that ATVs, which encompass vehicles such as 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides, a...
On July 11, a fire destroyed the Newtown Longhouse, Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Territory. The Seneca Nation and community suffered a shocking event with the Longhouse being destroyed by the fire. This is a devastating loss to the Seneca Nation and Haudenosaunee people A community member stated, "The longhouse did not burn. The building did. It is said that the sky is the ceiling, the earth is the floor, and the four directions are the walls. The longhouse lives in each of the people of the...
By Isaac White A golf tournament was held on Saturday in honor of Akwesasne Veteran Mr. Jack Leaf. His 99th birthday was the impetus for the event and plenty of Akwesasronon came out to celebrate the momentous occasion. The atmosphere at Cedar View Golf was bright and sunny, as was the weather on the day of the event. Snapping some pictures of the golfers and seeing the happiness in general was enjoyable and the atmosphere was upbeat. It was Mr. Leaf, however, who was being honored, that was...
HOGANSBURG- Larry "Lamont" Arquette, 59, of 641 Cook Road unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Massena Hospital. Lamont was born on June 4, 1964, in Massena, son of the late Mike and Christie (David) Arquette. He attended Mohawk Schools and Salmon River Central School. He was an ironworker, general laborer, and a truck driver for Truck Stop #9. Larry loved people and family and was always there to lend others a helping hand. He had nicknames for all his great nieces and... Full story
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College has named its President’s List and Vice President’s List honor students for the Spring 2023 semester. Two types of academic honors are awarded each semester to matriculated students having completed 12 or more credits per semester in courses graded on the A-F system, numbered 100 or above, with appropriate grade point averages. The President’s List recognizes those students who have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. Students whose grade point average is between 3.25 and 3.49 ar...
Thank you Randy for helping an elderly lady get into her car at the clinic when the storm hit last Thursday. D. Thompson...
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex,...
Any person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than July 25, 2023. Claimant: Dana Louis Francis 96 Racquette Point Road Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Steven A. Jacobs 166 St. Regis Rd. Akwesasne, NY 13655 Property in Dispute: Lot #315-C Case Number: 23-LND-00002...
Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than August 19, 2023. Claimant: Verda Tarbell 37 McGee Road Hogansburg, NY 13655 Respondents: Justin Tarbell 17 Shoreline Drive Massena, NY 13662 Ryanne Tarbell-Araujo 16 Shoreline Drive Massena, NY 13662 Christie...
3-Bedroom 1.5 story cottage with a 3-piece bathroom is for sale. Approximately 1358 SQF. Cottage has been renovated with pine boards and floors. Includes: Bright sunroom with amazing views Deck 2 Storage Sheds Propane Stove Dock Boat Lift Furnishings/housewares included This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $4,910.00 for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. The lease is for a fifteen-year term effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2024. Rent reviews are conducted every three years during the term of the lease. The lease can be...
By Ronni Sunday, SRMT Communications Summer Intern. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to provide employment opportunities for high school and college students through the Department of Education's Summer Youth and Career Internship Employment Program. To help report on this initiative, we are proud to share the following summer student spotlight, which reports on internships in areas specific to the student's chosen career path. AKWESASNE – Sophie Lauzon (she/her), age 19, attends Syracuse U...
OTTAWA, ON - Chief George Ginnish from the Natoaganeg First Nation; Chief Ross Perley from Neqotkuk First Nation; and The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced $150,000 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program. These funds will support studies being undertaken by Natoaganeg First Nation and Neqotkuk First Nation to determine the need for and feasibility of constructing facilities that will provide culturally safe spaces for members—including women, girls and 2SL...
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 Legal Aid: Call for an appointment. Birthdays: July 20th-Ella Louise Cook July 22nd-Lynne Jacobs & Doris Benedict July 23rd-Johanne Jackson July 24th-Mary Frego & Louis...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. WEDNESDAY JULY 18, 2023 6:00 PM Offered for: Rudy Hart by Debbie Thomas THURSDAY JULY 19, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Michael Adams by Roy Adams FRIDAY JULY 20, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Philip Benedict 5-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family SATURDAY JULY 21, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Frank and Marie Smith, their daughter Jackie and their grandson Joshua by Esther and Joe Jock SUNDAY JULY 22, 2023 10:00 AM...
The Akwesasne Powwow Committee is gearing up for our Annual Cultural Celebration September 9 & 10, 2023 at the A'nowarako:wa Arena. The Committee is seeking Catering Bids for the Dancer/Drummer Meal for Saturday, September 9 evening, to be served in the Turtle Room at the A'nowarako:wa Arena for 5:00 pm. The caterer chosen will be responsible to prepare the meal off site, transport meal to the Arena, either serve onto plates or prepare take out containers, followed by clean up after the meal....
The following individuals are being considered for residency permits under the SRMT Residency Ordinance. Please email [email protected] or call Cathy Mitchell at 518-358-2272 by Friday, July 21, 2023, if you have any objections or concerns. Anna Reynolds...
RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
A mere three days after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) enacted a ruling to ban mining activities within a 10-mile radius of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, the House Committee on Natural Resources has accused Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) of conflict of interest and ethical misconduct. In a letter dated June 5, the Committee claimed that Haaland held a meeting with Pueblo Action Alliance (PAA) leaders while serving as Secretary of Interior, discussing their objections to oil and gas extraction on...
This July, the Frederic Remington Art Museum will host acclaimed Mohawk artist David Fadden as its artist in residence. Fadden will be in residence at the Museum from July 19 to 22 and July 26 to 28, when the public will have several opportunities to interact with the artist, in a wide variety of ways. Throughout his residency, Fadden's artwork will be on display in the Museum's Hirschey Family Gallery. Fadden will be working in the same gallery space, and visitors are encouraged to drop in to t...
From planting trees to teaching visitors about local biodiversity and maintaining Conservation Areas, 14 summer students are helping the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) deliver its programs and services while gaining valuable on-the-job experience. Claudia Munafo, an Environmental Science and Biology graduate from Bishop's University, currently works as the RRCA's Administrative and Outreach Assistant. "I enjoy how the RRCA has many different components: I am always doing something...
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is the elected community government of the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne. The Mohawk Council includes 12 District Chiefs and one Grand Chief who accept political responsibility for specific areas of Community work. They also participate in portfolio committees to achieve community goals. MCA Administration is the administrative arm of MCA responsible for Community services, infrastructure, and programs. MCA is looking for an experienced candidate to take on the role of Executive Director. The Executive...
For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x140 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at caamgmt.com/find-a-job/...