A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Sunday, Feb. 17th 8:00 a.m. until noon Kateri Hall, Hogansburg As part of the Akwesasne Winter Carnival $6.00 Person $20.00 Family Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Home fries, Fresh Fruit, Juice & Coffee...
On March 2nd, 2013. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 by contacting the SASS office or Scotia Bank locations in both Cornwall and Maxville. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20. The Ramada Inn will be the location for this year’s Vagina Monologues. Doors open at 6:30pm with the Silent Auction and show to follow. For further information on this great event contact Jessika Thompson- Public Education Coordinator at 613-932-1755 ext 27....
Discussion lead by Phillip White-Cree Recent graduate of Syracuse University. A brief overview of both Haudenosaunee and Akwesasne History, from pre-contact to current events. A fun and informal discussion for Akwesasne Youth to ask questions and share knowledge. Location: St. Regis Senior Center, Hogansburg NY Date: March 2nd, 2013 Time: 9am to 1pm Admission: Free and open to the Public Traditional Corn Soup and Frybread following discussion....
Tom Stacey would like to remind everyone to drop off bottles at his shed behind Bear’s Den. Thank You...
This is the most important time of your life to be healthy and strong Community Health Promotion is hosting FREE Childbirth preparation groups In the Turtle Room At Kanonhkwa’ tsheri:io Groups are on Wednesday’s in February starting on Feb. 13, 2013 until Feb. 27, 2013 From 2 to 4PM Call us.., Joyce is waiting to hear from you @ 613 575 2341 Ext. # 3234 Upcoming Groups and start dates are as follows: March 13-27, April 10-24, May 8-22, July 10-24, August 14-28, September 11-25, October 9-23, November 13-27...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Probationary Akwesasne Membership and/or permission to reside in the community under a Residency Permit: Christopher Merle Montgomery, age 32, son of Mary Sylvester Montgomery (Akwesasne) and Alan Montgomery, a non-native. Corey Jay Jocko, age 26, son of Sheree Jocko (Akwesasne). Leiza (Jacobs) Crawford, age 48, registered in Six Nations of the Grand River. Community Members have until Friday, February 15, 2013 to indicate whether they wish to make submissions...
Any Interested Persons shall have thirty (30) business days from the first date of publication of this notice to file opposing or related claims, or to provide relevant information to the tribunal; therefore information and related claims should be filed no later than March 22, 2013. Complainant: John Ransom Respondent: Abe Back Disputed land in question: Mitchell Smith Estate Lot# 465 Claim File #: LD-2013-001RAN Brief Description of Nature of Dispute: Alleged wrongful claim to property....
Kana:takon Monday, February 25th, @ the Recreation Center Start time 6pm. Kawehno:ke Monday, February 25th @ AMS multi-purpose room Start time 6pm. General meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th, at the St. Regis recreation center. Start time 6pm. Agenda will be forthcoming. Council encourages community members to attend the meetings to receive updates of information. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please do not hesitate to call the Mohawk Government office at (613) 575-2348....
MOCCASIN MAKING CLASS Instructor Alicia Cook Feb. 20th & 21st At St. Regis Recreation Hall from 6-9pm Adults must bring a youth age 12 and over To register call Johanne at 613-575-2628 BEGINNERS BEADING CLASS Instructor Caroline Bigtree Feb. 27th & 28th At St. Regis Recreation from 6-9 p.m. Taking the first 20 people to register. Adult must bring a youth age 12 and over To register call Johanne at 613-575-2628 CORN WASHING WORKSHOP Instructor Sandra Fox March 3, 2013 At St. Regis Recreation from 10am-1pm Taking the first 16 people to register....
Pickup for Kanatakon is Tuesday, Feb. 19th Pickup for Kawehnoke is Wednesday, Feb. 20th Pick up time is from 11:00-4:00 each day...
Cover-Art Contest Looking For any artists in any media… painting, drawing, comics, digital or any others to submit a cover idea for a Youth Magazine produced by the Students at CCVS! Submit your artwork and win. THE COVER OF A YOUTH LED MAGAZINE AS WELL AS A PRIZE!!! The Magazine is focused on Promoting Healthy Relationships Artists are encouraged to show us the beauty inside!! All Submissions will be highlighted in the magazine!! THE DEADLINE FOR ART SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 12th, 2013 If you would like to submit please contact Shara F...
SUMMARY BACKGROUND The Indian Act regulates the distribution of property in relation to lands on reserve. Since 2005, the Federal Government has been engaged in developing a matrimonial property law, to be imposed on First Nations communities. The bill will give jurisdiction to provincial courts, among other things to handle distribution of property owned by an Indian. Presently, Bill S-2 “Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act” was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2011. Currently, the Bill is in its sec...
ARTIST OF THE YEAR Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida) – Lifegivers BEST BLUES RECORDING Songs Lived & Life Played - Murray Porter (Mohawk) BEST FEMALE ARTIST Theresa Bearfox (Mohawk) – Tsionathonwisen BEST FOLK/AMERICANA RECORDING Reach Within – Howard Lyons (Mohawk) RECORD OF THE YEAR Lifegivers - Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida) BEST ROCK RECORDING Wrong Side of Salvation - Arcane Belief SONG/SINGLE OF THE YEAR Rez Bluez - Murray Porter (Mohawk) BEST SPOKEN WORD RECORDING 6 Directions – Janet Rogers (Mohawk) Got Your Back - Janet Rogers and Alex Jacobs...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission is submitting an announcement to community members within the jurisdiction of Akwesasne. There is currently a need to fill a vacancy for a Police Commissioner to represent the district of Tsi Snaihne. In accordance with the Akwesasne Mohawk Policing Agreement and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission Charter, all interested residents of Tsi Snaihne are asked to submit a letter of interest, no later than Friday, February 22, 2013 by 4pm. To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police...
Akwesasne Justice Department February 12, 2013 Joyce King, Director The Working Task Group for the development of a matrimonial real property law has concluded the draft of the proposed law. The proposed name is Iatathrona Raotiientahtsera (Couples Property/Akwesasne Matrimonial Property Law). The Working Task Group remitted the proposed draft law to Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Special Meeting for consideration at the next General Meeting. The February 12, MCA Special Meeting placed the Iatathrona Raotiientahtsera on the General Meeting...
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS WELCOMES ALL-PARTY SUPPORT FOR TREATY IMPLEMENTATION AND RESPECT FOR ABORIGINAL TITLE AND RIGHTS (Ottawa, ON) – February 7, 2013 - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo welcomed all-party support for concrete action on Treaty implementation and respect for Aboriginal title and rights, including the full and meaningful consultation of First Nations on legislation, and making improved economic outcomes for Indigenous peoples a central focus of the next federal budget. An opposition m...
Submitted by Dave “Bozo” Benedict Akwesasne’s Isaac Benedict, at only 11 years old, has won his first fight. Last Saturday at the East Boxing Club in Montreal he won the gold medal in the junior light weight division in a 3 round bout against Elyakim Bezea. Benedict just started training in October in the Cornwall East Boxing Club with George Louis. His next fight is Saturday Feb. 16 in Peterborough. Great job and good luck Isaac!...
The Lady Raiders outscored the Huskies, 12-4, in the third quarter to take over the lead and held on for a 48-43 victory at their last home game in the Massena High School Gymnasium. The win over the Class A rival was special for the graduating seniors since it was senior night, and what better way to celebrate than with a big win. The graduating seniors that were honored are Erin Francis, Alisha Jacobs, Marissa Manley, Taylor Peets, Steffanie Premo, Sidney Thompson and Dominique Valancius....
Fri. Feb. 15th 10am-12pm Parents w/Tots & Senior Citizens Sat. Feb. 16th 6:00-8:00pm Sun. Feb. 17th 2:00-4:00pm Mon. Feb. 18th 1:00-3:00pm Tues. Feb. 19th 1:00-3:00pm Wed. Feb. 20th 1:00-3:00pm Thurs. Feb. 21st 1:00-3:00pm Fri. Feb. 21st 1:00-3:00pm Sat. Feb. 22nd 6:00-8:00pm Sun. Feb. 23rd 2:00-4:00pm...
Saturday at the Anowara’kowa Arena, the Morrisburg Lions, playing just for pride after having not made the playoffs this season, and the Akwesasne Wolves playing their last game of the regular season, squared off and Akwesasne was in top form. In a near shutout, the Wolves beat the Lions 6-1. The first period saw goals from the Wolves at 13:18 from Dillon Barr from Teilen Celentano, again at 11:59 from Oakley Thomas with help from Alex Conroy-Terrance and Dominick Coyle, and the third goal c...
Fort Covington - The Salmon River Boys Varsity Hockey Team beat the Canton Golden Bears with a score of 4-3 in overtime. The game started off quickly with Ryan Thomas scoring first to put Salmon River on board. Golden Bears’ Sean Rodee responded with a goal to tie the game 1-1. Ronnie Boots scored to give Salmon River the lead, but Nate Gibson chipped in a goal to once again tie the game up. Before the period was over, Ryan Thomas put another past Golden Bears’ goalie Johnny Stone to end the...
Saturday – February 16 at Charlan 8:00 PM Sunday – February 17 at Home 7:30 PM Wednesday – February 20 at Charlan 8:00 PM Thursday – February 21 at Home 8:00 PM Saturday – February 23 at Charlan 8:00 PM Sunday – February 24 at Home 7:30 PM Wednesday – February 27 at Charlan 8:00PM...
Fort Covington - It was a bittersweet night for the Salmon River Girls Varsity Basketball Team. It was Senior Night for the team and the last home game they’d play for the Girls Varsity Basketball Team. The Massena Lady Red Raiders defeated the Shamrocks 60-44. The game started off fast paced with the Lady Red Raiders scoring first. The Shamrocks reacted quickly and collected 2 points for their offense but had a rough defensive start against the Lady Red Raiders. The Lady Red Raiders had a s...
Submitted by Alexandra David Massena took the 2012-13 Section X Division I Wrestling Championship with 207 points, followed by Canton-Potsdam at 140 points and the Malone Huskies in 3rd with 68 points. Massena had 9 CHAMPIONS out of 15 weight classes, 5 second place finishers and one 3rd. Massena will take 9 young men to the state championships in Albany on February 22-23 including: Nolan Terrance (285), Jeremy Malone (195), Joe Ferrera (182), Hunter Perrine (152), Isaiah Perry (138), Landon...
Saturday February 16th, 2013 A’nowara’ko:wa Arena ALL WELCOME FREE EVENT 2:00pm Bantam 14u 3:00pm Peewee 12u 4:00pm Atom 10u 5:00pm Novice 8u Hosted by Toby & Nathan Sunday All little NHL teams fundraising in lobby, raffles, 50/50. Dinner & Fireworks at 6:00pm!! Special appearances by Stevie Ray Adams, Akwesasne Wolves and more! For more information please contact Toby Sunday at 613-575-1112....
