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  • A school bus tips on its side on the icy roads in Snye, January 22, 1971 or '72

    Jan 25, 2018

    There was a busload of kids on board and the driver was Minnie Lazore. They were coming back from General Vanier High School and Bishop MacDonell Middle School. As far as anyone remembers no one was seriously injured. Ironically, that day the middle school kids had gone skating at Bob Turner Arena. So a lot of them just put their skates on and skated the rest of the way home. Photo submitted by Winifred Mitchell and Becky Mitchell. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our...

  • HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

    Jan 25, 2018

    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Manager, the Health & Safety Officer (HSO) will be responsible to ensure that the MCA organization is complying with the standards of Health & Safety under the Canada Labour Code Part II and prescribed regulations as well as provincial legislation that is applicable to the organization QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary degree in the field of Health & Safety (or a related field i.e.: Business Administration, Human Resource Management). • Five (5) to ten (10) years work experience in the...

  • Ace To King Tournament

    Jan 25, 2018

    February 3, 2018 10:00am at the American Legion Benefit for the Snye Homemakers Pre-registration available Double elimination Lunch provided Standard rules apply: No stealing wilds Straight up Ace to King with jokers Round one will be random draw seating Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd 20% of kitty goes to Snye Homemakers Sponsored by Mohawk Transportation For more information contact: Marlon @ 518-333-8201....

  • NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, #18-0014, BUSINESS PARK ROAD EXTENSION, AKWESASNE, NY, SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE (SRMT), 412 STATE ROUTE 37, AKWESASNE, NEW YORK 13655, UNTIL FEBRUARY 22, 2018 AT 3:30 P.M. (EST).

    Jan 25, 2018

    Complete bid announcement, “Advertisement for Bids” may be downloaded at www.srmt-nsn.gov. SRMT utilizes “Procore” construction management software for viewing and downloading copies of Bid Documents. Contact Colleen Thomas, Capital Projects Manager, at (518) 358-4205, to gain access to Procore. Preference in the award of the contract, will be made in accordance with SRMT Native Preference Policy, and shall be given to a qualified Native American owned business/company. Any contractor claiming Native Preference shall provide proof, as require...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Jan 25, 2018

    In order for the Akwesasne Membership Board to determine if an application for Akwesasne Membership will be approved or denied, the Board must consider the following criteria: a) Whether the applicant was born in the community b) Commitment to Mohawk culture, traditions, lifestyle, and knowledge of language and customs c) Individual or family ties to Members of the community d) Member of a Clan e) Degree of involvement in the affairs of the community f) Reasons for wanting to be a member This criteria is in Section 11 of the Akwesasne...

  • COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Jan 25, 2018

    The Mohawks of Akwesasne passed MCR 2016/17 #075 Akwesasne Oie’n:kwa Kaianere’nhsera (Akwesasne Tobacco Law) recognizing the Akwesasne Licensing Commission as the body having authority and responsibility to administer Tobacco Licensing Laws and to issue licenses to conduct business in the Territory of Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Licensing Commission is currently operating with an interim body until Council appoints interested, capable community members who will be actively involved in fulfilling the responsibility of the Akwesasne Licensing Com...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Jan 25, 2018

    Friday, January 26, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Nancy Thompson, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Saturday, January 27, 2018 – 4:00 PM - Offered for: Hattie Bashaw, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Saturday, January 27, 2018 – 6:30 PM - TRI-DISTRICT ELDERS - Offered for: Benny Roundpoint Sr., Memorial Mass. Sunday, January 28, 2018 - 10:100 AM - Offered for: George White, 1st Anniversary Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Joseph Wood, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Wednesday, Jan...

  • Transport Canada Consultation Meeting

    Jan 25, 2018

    Transport Canada has launched a comprehensive review of the St. Lawrence Seaway to consider how best to plan for the Seaway’s continued role in North America’s transportation system. As part of the review process, Transport Canada will be conducting a community engagement session in Akwesasne to hear feedback regarding the St. Lawrence Seaway and the role it plays in local communities, the economy, and the transportation system. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Thursday, February 1, 2018 6:00 PM St. Regis Recreation Centre...

  • Tota News

    Jan 25, 2018

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Jan. 28th Lucy White & Janice Olszewski Jan. 29th Leona Benedict Jan. 31st Hilda Herne, Marion Parker, Ernestine Oakes, Rosalie Jacobs & Darlene Sunday Events: Jan. 25th – Haircuts-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Aquatic Program @ Diabetes Center-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Jan. 26th – Closed; Jan. 29th – Go4Life Program-10:00-11:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Jan. 30th – Go4Life Program-10:00-11:00; Shopping-1:00; Aquatic Program-1:00; Jan. 31st – Eat Healthy, Be Active-10:30-11:...

  • MCA GENERAL MEETING RESCHEDULED

    Jan 25, 2018

    The MCA General Meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2018. This meeting will be held at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre from 10AM-1:30PM. Council looks forward to your attendance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2348....

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatska:hon Green Food Box Program

    Jan 25, 2018

    The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Bag for the month of FEBRUARY is Friday, FEBUARY 2nd, 2018 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10.00 to place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....

  • Invitation to Bid

    Jan 25, 2018

    Invitation to Bid...

  • Massena Central basketball and hockey summaries, Jan. 15-20

    Andy Gardner|Jan 25, 2018

    The Massena varsity girls basketball and hockey team were unable to fashion a win during the week of Jan. 15. Meanwhile, the boys basketball team dropped a contest to Malone and the boys hockey team skated to a win followed by two tie games. The Lady Raiders varsity basketball team was upended by Franklin Academy 51-42 at home on Jan. 19. For Massena, Alexis Jacobs netted five points, as did Bailey Trumble and Al'lainya Dumas. Paige Perry led the team with 10 points and Alyssa Eubank scored...

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Schedule

    Jan 25, 2018

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the unfortunate update that the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena will be closed for the remainder of the winter/ice season due to the fire on the afternoon of Friday, January 19, 2018. Fire and smoke damage to the facility is being assessed. All arena activities are cancelled until further notice. Arena staff will contact those affected as soon as more information is available. The public’s cooperation in staying clear of the building until it can be reopened is appreciated. Arena staff Kahnastatsi Jacob...

  • Classified

    Jan 25, 2018

    Classified...

  • Many Akwesasne Youths Participate in Boys and Girls Club Photography Contest

    Andy Gardner|Jan 25, 2018

    Several dozen Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club members created photography works to compete for a chance to have their work judged on a national scale with other club participants. On Jan. 19 at the clubhouse on Rooseveltown Road, the works were hanging for an evening where people could come see their skills. They were created by a variety of ages, from kindergarten to high school seniors. They were broken down into categories including "nature and surroundings," editing and filters," and...