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  • Louie Helbig presents 'Sunken Villages' The Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence River

    Feb 20, 2014

    Aerial photos of the Canadian and American villages destroyed by the St. Lawrence Seaway together with interview of people affected by the loss of their communities. Thurs. February 20, 2014 6:30-7:30pm Massena Pubic Library 41, Glenn St, Massena, NY...

  • National Wolf Clan/Wakathahionni She:konkwekew-shekori

    Feb 20, 2014

    Wakathahionni (Wolf Clan) is pleased to announce the Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Kanonsesne will be hosting the next, in the continuing efforts to unite the people-meeting on February 22nd starting at 10a.m. next to Wild Bill’s, lunch to be served. Please pass the “word”. Donations accepted Rarahkwisere He-who-drags-the-son For more information call 518-353-8730 or 518-772-2810 [email protected]...

  • Benefit for Akwesasne Indians Lacrosse Club CASH MONEY GIVEAWAY

    Feb 20, 2014

    1st Prize-$10,000, 2nd prize-$5,000, 3rd Prize-$2,500, 4th Prize-$1,500, 5th Prize-$1,000 Donation: $10.00 Drawing Date: February 28, 2014 Tickets can be purchased from any Akwesasne Indian Player, T-19 Sports, Akwesasne Sports (all locations), Trunk Kahnawake, Creekside Convenience in Kahnawake For information contact Coach Garrett Cree, Head Coach 514 923 2917 Benefit is to raise money for teams expenses; traveling, equipment, etc....

  • Join a Two Row Dutch/Mohawk Tele-chat!

    Feb 20, 2014

    with artist, Renée Ridgway, in the Netherlands Sunday February 23, 2014 at the Akwesasne Library / Akwesasne Cultural Center at 1:00 p.m. We will use the Journal of Early American History Volume 3, Special Issue: Early Iroquoian-European Contacts: The Kaswentha Tradition, the Two Row Wampum Belt, and the Tawagonshi Document, 2013 as a starting point for discussion. The discussion will include thoughts on what the motivation is for some of the authors’ points of view. http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/18770703/3/1 Pl...

  • Akwesasne Museum Traditional Arts Classes Begin!

    Feb 20, 2014

    Fan making with Ian Clute Saturday March 1st from 9 am to 1 pm $20 US to be paid on or before class Limit 10 students Call 358-2461 (line 2 - museum) to register. These classes are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts....

  • Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Call-Out

    Feb 20, 2014

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is doing a Department of Justice Call-out for one (1) community representative from the District of Kawehnoke interested in becoming a member of the Akwesasne Appeal Tribunal. To qualify for appointment for the position, a person must: a) be a Member; b) have attained the age of twenty-five (25) years of age; c) have been resident in the Territory of a First Nation for at least ten (10) years and within the past fifteen (15) years; d) have knowledge of Mohawk culture and traditions; e) have adequate education...

  • Two-Day Benefit Luncheon

    Feb 20, 2014

    All proceeds go to Wentenhawi Oakes’ travel expenses to Montreal for treatment •FRIDAY-FEB. 21ST SPAGHETTI- ROLL-SALAD 11:00a.m. until all sold $10/Dinner at Kateri Hall & •SAT. FEB. 22ND INDIAN TACO 11am until all sold $10/Dinner Sweet Addictions Cupcake & More ** Raffles Draw Date March 15th 1st prize-Quilt 2nd prize Gift Basket 3rd prize $50 Gift Certificate -Sweet Addictions Cupcakes & More Free delivery available on three orders or more Call Kateri Hall 518-358-2931 or Sweet Addictions Cupcakes & more 518-651-4144 or 613-5...

  • The Akwesasne Library needs your assistance

    Feb 20, 2014

    The Akwesasne Library needs your assistance in recovering over $10,000 of overdue books and DVD’s. Please check your home for any of our borrowed materials and return them to the library. The library does not charge fines for overdue materials, however if books and DVD’s are lost then charges apply for the replacement cost. Thank you for your assistance. Akwesasne Library 358-2240....

  • FREE! KITTENS

    Feb 20, 2014

    STATE ROAD CALL-315-842-1904...

  • MCA PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE STRATEGY UPDATE MEETINGS

    Feb 20, 2014

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting the entire community to attend informational meetings and hear updates on the organization’s Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy. Throughout these 2-hour sessions, community members will have the opportunity to learn what services, programs and other assistance MCA can provide under the realm of substance abuse. Please bring your family members and any questions you have about the process of getting help for drug/substance abuse. This is a chance for you to learn what is available and what steps MCA h...

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    Feb 20, 2014

    Classified...

  • Wolves Facing Elimination from EOJHL Playoffs

    Andy Gardner|Feb 20, 2014

    The Akwesasne Wolves are trailing three games to none in their best-of-seven playoff series against the Casselman Vikings. The visiting Wolves were defeated in game one 5 – 1 on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite the disparity on the scoreboard, the Wolves offense hammered throughout the game. They tallied 33 shots on goal to Casselman's 39. Three Viking goals came during powerplays. Casselman notched the only two markers they would need in the first period of play. Mark Hough opened the scoreboard o...

  • SALMON RIVER ARENA SCHEDULE 518-358-6664

    Feb 20, 2014

    •Feb. 20th 8:00-1:00 Available 1:00-3:00 Public Skating 3:00-5:00 William Stehlin 5:00-9:00 North Franklin Hockey 9:00-10:30 Broken Blades •Feb. 21st 8:00-11:00 Available 11:00-1:00 Nicole Stowell 1:00-3:00 Public Skating 3:00-5:00 Guy Soucia 5:00-9:30 North Franklin Hockey 9:30-10:30 Harley Chubb •Feb. 22nd 8:00-6:00 North Franklin Hockey Squirt Tournament 6:00-8:00 Public Skating 8:00-9:00 Shamrock Figure Skating 9:00-10:00 Available •Feb. 23rd 8:00-2:00 North Franklin Hockey Squirt Tournament 2:00-4:00 Public Skating 4:00-9:00 Shamroc...

  • Massena Recognizes Senior Hockey Players

    Andy Gardner|Feb 20, 2014

    The Massena Red Raider hockey squad recognized their graduating seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 11 before dropping the puck for their regular season closer against Canton. Forward Ryan Thomas has been with the Raiders for one year, having played two prior seasons with the Salmon River Shamrocks. He has been on the ice since age four and also plays lacrosse. The son of Rachel and Louie Thomas, he wants to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering after graduation. Defenseman Josh Blair, also an assistan...

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Schedule: Feb. 20-27, 2014

    Feb 20, 2014

    •Thursday Feb. 20 Turtle Room: 9-4 HR/ A. MacDonald. 5:30 Novice1 6:30 Novice 2 7:30 Atom 8:30 Available •Friday, Feb. 21 Turtle Room: 9-12 HR/A. MacDonald: 1-4:30 Ec Dev. T. Thompson; 5-9pm. Firearm Safety Course 11-12noon M. Stone 3:15-5:20 Sticks n Pucks 7:30-9 Atom Girls •Saturday, Feb. 22 Turtle Room: 9am-4pm: Firearm Safety Course 9-9:50 IP 12:30-1:50 Cornwall Midget 2-3:50 Public Skate: $2children/$3adults 4-5:50 Glen Walter Hockey Club 6-6:30 Express Gas 7:30 Wolves vs. Casselman Game #6 •Sunday, Feb. 23 Turtle Room: 9am-4pm...

  • Wolves in the Playoffs!

    Feb 20, 2014

    Thursday – February 20th in Casselman – 7:30 PM Saturday – February 22th in Akwesasne – 7:00 PM Sunday – February 23 in Casselman – 7:30 PM Go Wolves!...

  • Massena to Compete for Section 10 Division I Hockey Title

    Andy Gardner|Feb 20, 2014

    The Massena Red Raiders will compete for the Section 10 Division I championship after taking down the visiting Salmon River Shamrocks 4 – 3 in double overtime on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Raiders will play the Potsdam Sandstoners on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. at Cheel Arena, Potsdam. Salmon was leading their match against Massena 2 – 1 going into the third stanza, but the Raiders came back and tied it up before claiming their win in the second sudden death period. For the game's opening goal, Nat...

  • 2014 American Indian Youth Literature Awards

    Feb 20, 2014

    Chosen from the American Indian Library Association -‘Caribou Song’, Atihko Oonagamoon, written by Tomson Highway and illustrated by John Rombough (Fifth House, 2012) won for best picture book -Tingle’s ‘How I Became a Ghost: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story’ (The Roadrunner Press, 2013) won in the Middle School category Bruchac’s graphic novel ‘Killer of Enemies’ (Tu Books, 2013) received the Young Adult award. Honorable mention went Danny Blackgoat, ‘Navajo Prisoner’, also by Tingle (7th Generation, 2013) was noted in the Middle School categ...