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  • Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Elections

    Feb 2, 2012

    Chief Administrative Officer) for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the date of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Elections. In accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, Section 3.(12) states: “The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for notification to the general public of General Election or By-Election.” The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shall be comprised of one Grand Chief and twelve District Chiefs, consisting of four (4) District Chiefs from each district. The candidate for the position of Grand Chief rec...

  • Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Announcement NATIONAL CHILD BENEFIT REINVESTMENT FUND (NCBR)

    Feb 2, 2012

    (Akwesasne Mohawk Territory- January 23, 2012) The National Child Benefit Reinvestment (NCBR) Committee on behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), is requesting all 2011/2012 recipients of the NCBR funds to submit your final reports no later than Friday, February 10, 2012 -3:00 p.m.; failure to comply with this procedure will result in your forfeiture of the remainder of your approved budget and subsequent proposals for 2011/2012 not being accepted. If all approved funds are not spent by the final report due date - Friday February 10,...

  • Notice to the Community

    Feb 2, 2012

    This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code. Dakota Earnest Peter Thompson, age 17, son of Ivan Thompson (Akwesasne) and Tanya Macmillan Thompson (non-native). Emmalie Taylor Papineau, age 16, daughter of Todd Papineau (Akwesasne) and Julie Wolynec Papineau (non-native). Dallas Charles Delormier, age 16, son of Charles Delormier (Akwesasne) and Pascale Aubut Delormier (non-native). Shaikara Amber David, age 16, daughter of Anthony J. David (Akwesasne) and L...

  • Cultural Enrichment Week

    Feb 2, 2012

    Each year The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program has a Cultural Enrichment week involving cultural crafts and activities. It is that time of year again. We will be having Cultural Enrichment Week during the week of February 21-24 at the Kateri Hall. Craft week is for ages 7 and older. It will run from 9am-4pm. For more information or to sign your children up for this week, please call our office at 358-2967....

  • Akwesasne Mohawk Court Reminder

    Feb 2, 2012

    (Always the second Wednesday of the month) To those who have received traffic tickets from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police returnable for: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Payment (cash, cheque, money order) can be made at the following: Akwesasne Mohawk Court Administration, CIA # 3, 101 Tewesateni Road, Kawenoke. Akwesasne Justice Department located in the Angus Mitchell Memorial Building, Post Office Kanatakon (St. Regis) Court staff will be available until 5:00 pm each weekday at Akwesasne Mohawk court, CIA # 3 Should you wish to see Duty Counsel...

  • FREE ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER

    Feb 2, 2012

    To be held at the Snye Recreation on February 11, 2012 from 9am to 4 pm. This award winning course teaches the skill necessary to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It emphasizes on safety and dealing with emergencies, and first aid basics. Participants will be provided Breakfast Snack and Lunch Student activity book A Certificate for framing A wallet size certificate Please Register by February 10th before 2pm. Register by phoning 613-575-2341 Theresa Benedict extension-3160 Wanda Thompson Extension-3161 This workshop is sponsored...

  • From the Office of the Executive Director

    Feb 2, 2012

    Notice is being given to the Akwesasne community that the Executive Director, Sheree Bonaparte, has appointed the following individuals as Deputy Electoral officers: Cecilia Buckshot Joan Mitchell Laura Benedict Mary Ann Jacobs Delia Thompson Cheavee Willie Theresa Benedict Theresa Adams Laura Morris. The Deputy Electoral Officers’ terms will end December 31, 2014....

  • BENEFIT INDOOR SALE!

    Feb 2, 2012

    St. Regis Recreation Saturday, February 11th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pulled Pork Lunch to benefit the Turtle Island Tatas walking in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk in Boston in May! Over 10 sellers, something for everyone! Pick up your Valentine’s Day treats from Divalissa’s Homemade Treats and/or the Chocolate Chicks! Contact: [email protected]...

  • Winter Carnival NEWSPAPER FASHION SHOW CRAFT

    Feb 2, 2012

    Family of 4-one adult & 3 kids (age 6-15) Open to the first 15 teams This will be our second year for this event. The newspaper fashion show can be a lot of fun. All you have to do is come to the Winter Carnival in Hogansburg. You must make a 3 piece outfit out of newspaper, example; hat, shirt, a dress or maybe pants, it’s up to you. Be your own designer. Each person will get a stack of newspaper, a pair of scissors, a roll of tape and 1 hour to create a wearable newspaper outfit. When the hour is up, someone from your team will have to f...

  • CLAX Schedule

    Feb 2, 2012

    Akwesasne players for Iroquois Ironmen: Andrew Lazore, Tekari Thompson, Jerome Thompson, Brandon Swamp Fri. Feb. 3: Oshawak Machine at Iroquois Ironmen 8 pm Fri. Feb. 3: Peel Avengers at Brampton Inferno 8pm Sat. Feb. 4: Durham Turfdogs at Brampton Inferno 4pm Sat. Feb. 4: Oshawa Machine at Peel Avengers 7pm Fri. Feb. 10: Durham Turfdogs at Ohsweken Demons 8pm Sat. Feb. 11: Iroquois Ironmen at Brampton Inferno 4pm Sat. Feb. 11: Ohsweken Demons at Peel Avengers 7 pm...

  • Mohawk Valley Community College

    Feb 2, 2012

    Mens Hockey Schedule Local players are Kevin Davey, Pete Porter, Kyle Roundpoint, Eric Sisto, Trey Smoke, Jacob Swamp, Nolan Thomas, Evan Thompson Sat. Feb. 4 MVCC at Union College (AHCA) 9:30 Sun. Feb. 5 Erie CC at MVCC 1:00 Sun. Feb. 19 Erie CC at MVCC 1:00 Feb. 25-26 Nationals at Monroe CC...

  • High School Sports Schedules

    Feb 2, 2012

    BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 Non League Salmon River at Massena MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 St. Lawrence Central at Salmon River TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 Massena at Potsdam WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Norwood-Norfolk at Salmon River GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Non League Massena at Salmon River MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 Massena at Potsdam Salmon River at St. Lawrence Central TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 Salmon River at Norwood-Norfolk BOYS HOCKEY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012 Massena Hockey Tournament Salmon River vs. Pelham...

  • NLL Schedule

    Feb 2, 2012

    Akwesasne players for Buffalo Bandits: Mike Thompson, Brandon Francis, Jeremy Thompson, Dwight Bero FEB 4: - Toronto Rock vs. Philadelphia Wings 7pm at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA -Washington Stealth vs. Buffalo Bandits 7:30pm at First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NY -Minnesota Swarm vs. Rochester Knighthawks 7:30pm at Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY...

  • St. Lawrence University Women’s Hockey Schedule

    Feb 2, 2012

    Akwesasne player Alley Bero - forward for Saints Athletes Fri. Feb. 3: Yale at Appleton Arena 7:00 p.m. Sat. Feb. 4: Brown at Appleton Arena 4:00 p.m....

  • Akwesasne Warriors

    Feb 2, 2012

    Professional “A” Team from Akwesasne Federal Hockey League Schedule Local players include: Adam Thompson, Wallace Thompson, Kiawentonteh Casey Swamp, Nick Montour, Jacobs Lazore, Ian Mitchell Fri. Feb. 3 1000 Islands vs. Akwesasne 7:35 pm Sat. Feb. 4 Akwesasne vs. 1000 Islands at Bonnie Castle 7:05 pm Fri. Feb. 10 Akwesasne vs. Danville at David S. Palmer 7:05 pm Sat. Feb. 11 Akwesasne vs. Danville at David S. Palmer 7:05 pm...

  • SALMON RIVER ARENA SCHEDULE

    Feb 2, 2012

    14-358-6664 THURS. FEB. 2ND 10:30-11:15 Elem. Phys. Ed.-Plante 11:45-12:30 MS Phys. Ed.-J. Barnes 1:45-2:30 HS Phys. Ed.-Plante 3:30-5:30 Boys Varsity Hockey Practice 5:30-9:00 North Franklin Hockey 9:00-10:30 Broken Blades FRI. FEB. 3RD 6:30-7:30 Boys Varsity Hockey Practice 8:30-9:15 Elem. Phys. Ed.-Plante 11:45-12:30 MS Phys. Ed-J. Barnes 1:45-2:30 HS Phys. Ed.-Plante 4:00-5:00 Available 5:00-9:30 North Franklin Hockey 9:30-11:00 Casey Cartier SAT. FEB. 4TH 8:00-6:00 North Franklin Hockey 6:00-8:00 Public Skating 8:00-9:00 Shamrock Figure...

  • A`nowara`ko:wa Arena Schedule

    Feb 2, 2012

    Thursday, Feb. 2 3-4 A. Herne 8-9 Wm. Adams Friday, Feb. 3 4:30-6:30 ASC 7:30 GAME: Warriors vs. 1000 Islands Saturday, Feb. 4 8 a.m. Powerskating 9-12 ASC 2-4 Public Skating 4-6 6-7:30 J. Martin: T.Room 5-8 8-9 Skills with Jenya 9-10:30 Sticks & Pucks Sunday, Feb. 5 9-10 Skills Jenya/Penny 10 Midget 11 IP vs. S. Stormont 12 Peewee 1:30-3:30 Public Skating 3:30-5 Sticks & Pucks 5-6:30 C. Donaher/TRoom 5-8 Monday, Feb 6 5:30 Atom 6:30 Peewee vs. Long Sault 8:00 Midget Tuesday, Feb. 7 8-12 noon Ebusiness training 6:00 Atom 8:00 Midget Wednesday,...

  • Youth Wrestler Wins Back-to-Back Tournaments

    Feb 2, 2012

    Tehokwirathe Barreiro, a six-year-old member of the Massena Junior Wrestling program, has had a very strong start to the 2012 wrestling season. A second year wrestler in the Massena Junior Program, Tehokwirathe took first place at the Mexico NY “Battle for the Belt” youth tournament January 8th. He pinned three opponents to win the title. January 22nd he traveled with his family to the Pal-Mac Youth Tournament in Palmyra NY and took the 1st place trophy there also. He won 8-5 in a furious sem...

  • Red Raider Boys Overpower the Wildcats

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|Feb 2, 2012

    The Massena Central boys’ basketball team continued their winning ways by defeating Gouverneur, 48-28 in NAC Central Division action last week. Massena had a very balanced attack with nine players scoring points. Troy Myers led the way with 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Zach Russaw tallied nine points while Rhoades Tarbell struck for seven. Zach Hopps contributed five points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals. The highlight of the game was when the Red Raider manager c...

  • Lady Raiders Hold off Albany Academy

    Rachelle Hayes|Feb 2, 2012

    Last Friday night was the last night that the four seniors of the Red Raider Girls Hockey team would be playing in the Massena Arena. The seniors leaving this year are Laura Gonzales, Shaydi Oakes, Bethany Rogers and Kawe Francis-Herne. Gonzales, Oakes and Rogers are members of the original team. They started as eight graders when the team first formed in 2007. They said farewell to their fans with a 2-1 victory over Albany Academy. Sophomore Jennifer Barney put the Lady Raiders on the board...

  • Salmon River vs. Huskies

    Sesi King|Feb 2, 2012

    Salmon River Shamrocks hosted Malone Huskies on a makeup game from previous schedule. During the first period on Monday’s game against Malone, scoring began with Lucas Tarbell taking an assist from Tye Terrance. Next, Ryan Thomas scores with assist from TJ Roundpoint and Tye Terrance and then adding a third goal made by Oakley Thomas from Adam Bomberry and again Tye Terrance. The second period was scoreless but chippy, which added some excitement to the game. Colton Hart came in the third p...