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Native American students attending SUNY Potsdam who need help in just about any area of college life have a new administrator on their side. Rebecca Smoke now works full time at the school's Center for Diversity as their Coordinator of Native American Affairs. "It's a new position developed to increase recruitment, retention, grad rates for Native students," Smoke said. Her job includes not only helping students from all Native nations navigate their college careers, but promoting Native...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 23-28, as reported Feb. 9: On Jan. 23, Tribal Police ticketed Alexis J. Arquette, 25, of Akwesasne, Ontario for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 22. On Jan. 23, Tribal Police ticketed David B. Young, 54, of Woodstock, Ontario for obstructed license plate. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 22. On Jan. 23, Tribal Police ticketed Theresa F. Cook, 55, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 22. On Jan. 23, Tribal Police...
R-L: Mary Lou Phillips, Margaret Jacobs, Anna Rourke, Beatrice Cole and Corrine White. Missing from photo Carol White & Sherry Roundpoint. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
Identified! Right: A caller left a message at Indian Time that the unidentified lacrosse player in last week's blast photo is Stanley Alec Cook. Niawen!...
By Bruce Boots...
Pay Level: MG - 11- $50,837.40 - $52,870.90 POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Manager of the Office of Statistics works under the supervision of the Executive Director and is responsible for the delivery of all Vital Statistics services for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring services provided by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are in adherence to all policies and procedures set by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and all applicable community laws as well as federal regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: • A B...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Feb. 11th-John Loewen, Lori Thompson & Lucille Peters Feb. 12th-Roger Caldwell, Helen Arno, Mary Wainman Feb. 13th-Diane Boots Feb. 14th-Beatrice V. White, Leslie Barnes & Linda Printup Feb. 15th-Dorothy Cole Feb. 17th-Hazel Bero & Clark Lazore Events: Feb. 11th – Haircuts-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30-3:30; Feb. 12th – Computer Skills-10:00; Feb. 15th – closed, Feb. 16th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Green Food Pick-up-12:00-4:45; Feb. 17th – Aquafit-8...
Applications will be taken from interested Members to serve as Community Trustee as part of the Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust Candidates must demonstrate: • Knowledge of the Kanienkehaka culture and the Akwesasne community • A commitment to learning or enriching his/her knowledge of the Kanienkeha language • Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the role of Community Trustee • Honesty, integrity, ethical conduct and common sense • The ability to maintain objectivity, fairness, accountability and operational transparency • Knowled...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH SNYE RECREATION DOORS OPEN AT 4:00pm CONTEST STARTS AT 5:00pm SIGN UP ASAP! Song list needed to ensure DJ has your music Categories/cash prizes & Trophies: Children ages 5-12 ($100.00 / $50.00) Teens ages 13-19 ($150.00 / $100.00) Adults ages 20 & up ($200.00 / $150.00) To register or for more information contact Mary Faye Roundpoint at 613-575-1251 or on Facebook. There will be a full concession to benefit Delores Swamp....
3rd Annual Snowflake Festival @ Iakhihsohtha Thursday, February 11, 2016 • 11:00a.m. NNATC Ohénton Karihwatéhkwen and Social • 12:00 Judging for Akwesasne’s BEST BISCUITS & BEST CHILI • 6:30p.m. SNOWFLAKE BINGO - Community Welcome! (cost to play $15) 7 Regular Games pay out $50/game Final Game: Snowflake Bingo - pay out $200...
Please note: Walk-in Clinic with Dr. Forson has a fifteen patient limit; Dr. Saylor has a twelve patient limit and Dr. Horn’s twenty five Lab-Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 or the first 20 registered Fri. Feb. 12th Dr. Horn Follow-ups 9:00-12:00-by appt. Dr. Saylor, pediatrician 9:00-12:00-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. Feb. 15th Closed Tues. Feb. 16th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-3:00-walk-in Wed. Feb. 17th Dr. Forson’s Men’s Clinic 8:30-11:30-by appt. Dr. Horn Well Women’s Day @ Iakhihsohtha 9:00-3:00-by appt. Thurs. Feb. 18th Dr. Lev...
Please note: Dr. Young’s clinic has a 40 patient limit and Janet Brant, NP has an 8 patient limit during her walk in clinics. Fri. Feb. 12th Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Mon. Feb. 15th Closed Tues. Feb. 16th Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Janet Brant, NP 1:00-4:00-walk-in Wed. Feb. 17th Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-by appt. 5:00-7:30-walk-in Thurs. Feb. 18th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt....
Come help us celebrate the 25th Winter Carnival with a fashion show featuring our local designers and diverse models of all ages. When: February 19th Time: 6-8pm Place: Tsi Snaihne School Proudly sponsored by AMBE & the Family Support Program promoting diversity and mental awareness! Looking for volunteers, designers and diverse models. Please contact Shelby Mitchell-Adams at [email protected] or Pascale Aubut-Delormier at [email protected]...
Ace to King Card Games - For Adults February 14 at 2:00 p.m. Registration at l:30 p.m. At Kateri Center, Hogansburg Free event with prizes and refreshments...
Friday, Feb. 12/16 - 12:10 pm - Offered for Henry Arquette - Memorial Birthday. From the funeral collection. Saturday, Feb. 13/16 - 4:00 pm - Anticipated Mass. Offered for Kirk Ransom - Memorial Mass. Requested by Debbie Thomas. Sunday, Feb. 14/16 - 10:00 am - Holy Mass. Offered for Bobby Jock - 2nd Anniversary. Requested by mom, Louise, and Family. Tuesday, Feb. 16/16 - 6:00 pm - Offered for Daniel Bero Sr. - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Wednesday, Feb. 17/16 - 10:00 am - Mass at Iakhihsohtha Lodge. Offered for Theodore...
There have been so many people within Akwesasne who have had Bariatric Surgery to improve their health. We have started a support group. We meet every Monday Night at 6:30. The meeting is held at the “7 Dancers Coalition Office’’ (the old Burning Sky building or the driveway near Big Russ’). Call 315-600-1555 or 315-600-1063. There are so many changes a person goes through in dealing with this surgery. You have to make changes to the amounts of food you eat. Foods you have to avoid, foods you need to eat. The protein drinks and vitamin...
Are you interested in getting into the business of growing food and farming? Check out IAPO’s Beginning Farmer Program: · Financing and funding for new farm business startups · Workshops & training opportunities · Applicants must be between the ages of 16 & 35 Accepting applications: January 15- March 11, 2016 For more information or an application contact: Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario 1-800-363-0329 or [email protected] or Rachel at 575-2250 ext. 1058....
The PICKUP date for: Kana:takon @ the Recreation is Tuesday, FEBRUARY16, 2016 from 11am-4pm. Tsi Snaihne @ the Recreation is Tuesday, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 from 1:00-5:00pm. Kawehno:ke @ the A’nowarakowa Arena is Wednesday, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions please call CARLEE OAKES in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220...
Saturday, February 13 @ 1pm Iakhihsohtha Lodge • Open to all players • Teams of 2, 3, or 4 • Prizes for: Individual high score High team score Most “Bingo” words Most winter carnival words Sponsored by the Akwesasne Library...
Unofficial Results of the Akwesasne Tekaia’torehtha:ke Kaianerenhsera (Akwesasne Court Law) YES: 86 NO: 28 TOTAL: 114 Any appeals to this Referendum must be in writing and hand delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Court no later than 5:00p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016. Leona Benedict/Chief Referendum Officer February 8, 2016 GENERAL REFERENDUM - BALLOT TALLY SHEET UNOFFICIAL RESULTS “YES” Online Voting – 54 Referendum Polling Station Voting – 32 In-Home voting - 0 Total – 86 “NO” Online voting – 14 Referendum Polling Station Voting – 14 In-Ho...
March 3rd – April 14th, 2016 7 weekly sessions every Thursday Tri-District Elders, Kawehnoke 6:00-8:00pm For adults 18 and up Registrations available at the front desk of Akwesasne Child and Family Services or can be mailed to you by request. Deadline to register is February 26,2016 by 4pm or until full. Space is limited to 10. Facilitated by Leona Phillips, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 3166 Email: [email protected] Sponsored by Akwesasne Child and Family Services...
Winter Carnival 2016 Event St. Regis Recreation Center Friday, February 19, 2016 5-8PM Hot Dogs and Mac N Cheese will be served. Bring your blanket or sleeping bag. Sponsored by: MCA Wholistic Health and Wellness Program...
When: Sunday, February 14, 2016 Open skate: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: A’nowara’ko:wa ‘Turtle’ Arena Games & Displays: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Enter to WIN a Kayak! Give-Aways-Festivities-Free Lunch THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY: MCA’s Department of Tehotiiennawa:kon, Friends of the River partners and the Akwesasne Winter Carnival Committee....
District Meetings and General Meeting have been set for the month of February. Kana:takon District Meeting Monday, February 22, 2016 St. Regis Recreation Center Start Time: 6PM General Meeting Thursday, February 25, 2016 Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Start Time: 6PM Council encourages the community to attend the meetings to receive updates of information. If you have any questions regarding any of these meeting please do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government Offices: (613) 575-2348....