AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) has reached an agreement with the New York governor that could spell the end of a decades-long land grievance — but many who have been following the case say the deal symbolizes a loss of sovereignty in Akwesasne and beyond.

“Ultimately this is wrong, this is weakness where there needs to be strength,” said Isaac White, a community member from Akwesasne.

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White was formerly a reporter for the now defunct Indian Time , which shuttered its doors in 2024 after more than 40 years of news coverage in Akwesasne.

This land claim is about the same age as the newspaper was, and Indian Time provided coverage of negotiations throughout the decades, with White staying up to date on the topic since leaving the paper.

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