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  • IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR FLU SHOT

    Feb 27, 2014

    What can you do to stop the spread of the flu in your community? Get your flu shot Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, if you can’t, use hand sanitizer Clean objects that many people touch (like doorknobs and TV remotes) If you are sick, stay home and limit contact with others Remember flu season can last until April Contact Community Health for more information @ 613-575-2341....

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Feb 27, 2014

    Masses at St. Regis Mission Church All Week Day Masses will be in the Rectory •Friday, February 28th 12:10pm For Annie Jacobs-David 1st memorial birthday Mass Requested by the family •Saturday, March 1st – 4:00 pm For George Tessier 10th anniversary Requested by wife Linda •Sunday, March 2nd – 10:00 am For Beatrice Jacobs 1st anniversary Requested by the family •Tuesday, March 4th – 6:00pm For Yvonne Jacobs-Miller 1st memorial birthday Mass Requested by the family •Wednesday, March 5th 12:10pm for Anna Lazore, Louis Lazore, Tom & Katy Swamp, &...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Feb 27, 2014

    Fri. Feb. 28th Dr. Udoeyop Women’s Clinic 10:00-3:00-by appt. Sat. March 1st Closed Mon. March 3rd Dr. Tremblay 8:00-11:00-walk-in Tues. March 4th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Wed. March 5th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Thurs. March 6th No Doctor...

  • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 EXT. 3215

    Feb 27, 2014

    Fri. Feb. 28th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-by appt. Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-12:00-walk-in Sat. March 1st Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Mon. March 3rd Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Tues. March 4th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-by appt. Wed. March 5th Lab 8:30-10:00 Thurs. March 6th No Doctor...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Feb 27, 2014

    PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...

  • BENEFIT TRIVIA CONTEST

    Feb 27, 2014

    For the Akwesasne Midget Boys Hockey Team Friday March 7th, at the Legion from 7pm to 9pm Registration will be from 6pm to 7pm. Prizes will be determined by the number of teams that are entered. $25 per person for teams of 4 players. An extra 100 points will be given for teams wearing a jersey of any kind. Please come out, have fun and show your support for the Akwesasne Midget Wolves Team going to the Little NHL Tournament in March in Mississauga, Ontario....

  • Shamrock Figure Skating Club Annual Ice Show

    Feb 27, 2014

    Theme ‘Shamrock Music Awards’ Saturday, March 1st at 7:00 pm at the Salmon River Central Arena Join us for this “red carpet” event! $3.00 Adults - $2.00 Students...

  • Living With Loss Support Group

    Feb 27, 2014

    Tuesdays, March 4 through April 8. 6:00pm to 7:30pm. The group will be held at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging, “Sunroom”. Living With Loss Support Group is facilitated by Daniel Hernández, Clinical Thanatologist Specialist in Death, Dying and Bereavement. Living With Loss is Sponsored by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services Mental Health Program. The groups are open to the public, with a goal to target anyone who has suffered a death of a loved one. It is desi...

  • Notice to the Community

    Feb 27, 2014

    The following persons have applied for Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code. Starlyn Mason age 17, daughter of Robin Oakes (Akwesasne) and Arnold Joseph Mason (Six Nations). Collin Jacobs (age 18) and Conner Jacobs (age 16), children of Curtis Jacobs (Akwesasne) and Suellen (Ross) Jacobs. Clarence Van Every (age 17), son of Bridget (Skidders) Thompson (Akwesasne) and Carl Van Every. Alyssa Printup, age 24, daughter of Carla Delorimier (Akwesasne) and Adam Printup (Onondaga). In order for the Akwesasne Membership Board to determine...

  • BENEFIT MARDI GRAS PARTY For Akwesasne Jr. Indian

    Feb 27, 2014

    Fri. Feb. 28TH, 2014 Brass Horse Lounge 8pm-2am DRAWING for $10,000, 5,000, $2500, $1500 & $1000. Admission is $10. for a raffle ticket Polar Dunk Tank, Raffles, Food, Music & Much More! Contact Garrett Cree at 514-923-2917...

  • Trivia Night Fundraiser Benefit SRC All Night Grad Party

    Feb 27, 2014

    March 7, 2014 @ Brass Horse Grill 6:00 Registration 7:00 Trivia Starts $25.00 per person/teams of 4 50/50 raffles, Chinese auction, prize for best dressed Mardi Gras team Theme: Mardi Gras For more info. contact Megan @ 358-2967...

  • Benefit for Akwesasne IndiansLacrosse Club CASH MONEY GIVEAWAY

    Feb 27, 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....

  • When should you wash your hands?

    Feb 27, 2014

    •Before, during, and after preparing food •Before eating food •Before and after caring for someone who is sick •Before and after treating a cut or wound •After using the toilet •After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet •After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste After touching garbage...

  • JOIN US FOR A PEACEFUL GATHERING

    Feb 27, 2014

    Come and meet new locals for an Information Session for the public to learn more about the Omnibus Bills, such as C-45 & C-10 & the North American Union, and how they will affect Indigenous Nations and local Canadian / American citizens. SATURDAY, MARCH 1st, 2014 @ 12 NOON AT THE CORNER OF WATER ST. & BROOKDALE AVE. CORNWALL, ON. Speakers to be announced. Dress Warm. There will be singing so bring your rattles and drums. This is a consensual gathering put together by concerned locals. Check Out our site on Facebook: Omnibus March Against...

  • Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Call-Out

    Feb 27, 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...

  • TITLE VII PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING

    Feb 27, 2014

    The Title VII Parent Committee will be holding a meeting at the Mohawk School on Wednesday, March 5th from 4:00-5:00 in room # 150. New and existing members are welcome to attend. The Title VII Program for Salmon River Central School promotes culture, language and academic achievement of Native American Students. Please contact Kim Russell for more information @ 358-6686....

  • The Akwesasne Community Enrichment Group is hosting Pottery Class with Natasha Smoke-Santiago

    Feb 27, 2014

    March 2014 (3,5,10 &12). Two nights (Monday/Wednesday) a week for two weeks, 2 hours sessions (6 to 8pm) Introduction to Haudenosaunee Pottery Week One: Pinch/smaller pottery technique. Week two: Mid-sized to larger pottery vessel, pinch & coil pottery technique. Ages: 13 to Adult Max.15 students Contact Paula Jacobs at the Snye Recreation Center 613-575-2496 (leave a message that you are interested in the pottery class along with your name & number)...

  • Legal Notices

    Feb 27, 2014

    Legal Notices...

  • Classifieds

    Feb 27, 2014

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  • Michelle Cook, One tough Mom

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|Feb 27, 2014

    Step into the ring with Michelle Cook and you step into a storm of pounding, punishing leather. Her hooks quickly come screaming out of nowhere and behind every thundering fist is only 118 pounds of a svelte gym-shaped mother of one. She lives up to her nickname "thunder hands". However, out of the ring Michelle is quiet, calm, laid back and a little shy. Michelle, a 21 year old Snye Native, is preparing for her second professional fight on Thursday, February 27th at the Conference and Event...

  • Roos Wrap Up 2013-14 Season, Cree Nets 25 Points, Mitchell Three

    Andy Gardner|Feb 27, 2014

    The SUNY Canton Kangaroos wrapped up their regular season by winning one of their last three contests, finishing with an 8-14-3 record. Karley Cree, who hails from Akwesasne, closed the season with a total of 25 points, 11 goals and 14 assists. Tia Mitchell is also a native of the community, she tallied two goals and an assist. The Roos fell in their season finale to the SUNY Potsdam Bears 5 – 2 on Sunday, Feb. 16. Potsdam was leading for most of the game, except for several seconds in the s...

  • Wolves Season Comes to an End

    Andy Gardner|Feb 27, 2014

    The Akwesasne Wolves 2013-14 season has come to an end after losing four straight games to the Casselman Vikings in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League semi-finals. They dropped the final contest of the series on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Anowarakowa Arena by a final tally of 2 – 0. The Vikings took the game by the end of the first period. Maxime Choquette fired the only goal his team would need 3:08 into the bout, assisted by Simon Cousineau and Gabriel Laurin. Taylor Widenmaier closed the scoreboard on a powerplay just over three minutes l...

  • Massena Boys Hockey, Basketball Clinch Division Banners, Girls Basketball Drops Title To F.A.

    Andy Gardner|Feb 27, 2014

    The Massena Red Raiders hockey contingent established a big lead early on against the Potsdam Sandstoners to claim the Section X Division I title on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Potsdam’s Cheel Arena. The game-winning goal went to Tyler Young 9:56 into the contest and brought Massena to a 3 – 0 lead just over 30 seconds later. Jordan Robert raised the lead to 4 – 0 with a first period buzzer-beater. Patrick Manning led the offensive charge with three goals and one assist. Ben Sprague tallied two goals and two assists. Robert notched a goal and three help...

  • Junior Americans Wrap Up Regular Season, Tarbell Led Squad in Game-Winning Goals

    Andy Gardner|Feb 27, 2014

    The Rochester Junior Americans closed out the United States Premier Hockey League regular season with the Empire Division Northern Conference title and a 39 – 4 record, the second-best overall in the league. Seven of those wins came at the hands of Akwesasne's Blake Tarbell. Tarbell, who could not be reached for comment, finished the season with 48 points and led the team in game-winning markers. He was Rochester's fourth-highest point-getter and tied for third-highest number of goals scored wit...

  • SR Hockey Players Receive Awards

    Feb 27, 2014

    Salmon River High School Varsity Boys Hockey players were recognized at Cheel Arena after the Massena-Potsdam Division One Section 10 Championship game. L-R: Kyle Lewis received the Salmon River Section 10 Sportsmanship Award. He only received two penalties all season despite spending a lot of time on the ice. Coach Tim Cook, and Tylar Thomas and David Terrance received Academic All-Northern for achieving an overall GPA of 88 or higher. Missing from the picture is Tye Terrance who received NAC...

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