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  • Attention to any students who plan to transfer to Salmon River:

    May 4, 2017

    The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2017. This policy applies to all students who wish to transfer into the Salmon River Central School District (including the St. Regis Mohawk School) for the 2017-2018 school year who are changing schools but have not moved from their residence. Enrollment packets are available at the Office of Instruction, located in the Elementary building of the Salmon River Central campus. The child’s birth certificate and immunization record are required at the time of enr...

  • MCA DISTRICT AND GENERAL MEETINGS May 2017

    May 4, 2017

    The Kawehno:ke District meeting will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre 6PM start time. The Tsi Snaihne District meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre 6PM start time. The Kana:takon District meeting will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the St. Regis Recreation Centre 6PM start time. The May 2017 General Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the St. Regis Recreation Centre 6PM start time....

  • FUNDRAISER FOR APRIL BENEDICT

    May 4, 2017

    Benefit to assist the family with travel expenses. Mohawk Auction Thursday, May 4th @ Snye Recreation Center 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $5.00 Mexican Spaghetti Meal May 4th @ Snye Recreation Center 11:00 am until all is sold Dinner: $10.00 Pre-orders being taken, delivery on orders of 5 or more! Eat in and pick up also! Includes: homemade dinner roll, salad, dessert & drink Lightning Bingo Thursday, May 4th @ Snye Recreation Center 6:00 p.m. Entry Fee: $5.00 Concession stand will be open. For information or to make a donation contact...

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

    May 4, 2017

    Please note: Dr. Forson’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit; Dr. Horn’s walk-in clinic has a 20 patient limit and Dr. Saylor’s walk-in clinic has a 12 patient limit. Sign in begins at 8:30am Fri. May 5th Closed Jake Fire Day Mon. May 8th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Tues. May 9th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. May 10th Dr. Horn Iakhihsohtha Well Women’s Clinic 9:15-2:30-by appt. Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-by appt. Thurs. May 11th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Levac Referra...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    May 4, 2017

    Please note: Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to clinic start time. Fri. May 5th Closed Jake Fire Day Mon. May 8th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. Prescription Refill 1:00-3:30-walk-in Tues. May 9th No Provider Wed. May 10th Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-by appt. 5:00-7:30-walk-in Thurs. May 11th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt. Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now offering an evening Women’s Care Clinic every third Wednesday of the month. For an appointment call 613...

  • MCA CLOSED FRIDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF SAIOWISAKERON DAY (JAKE FIRE)

    May 4, 2017

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that all offices will be closed on Friday, May 5, 2017 in observance of Saiowisakeron Day (Jake Fire). Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, May 8, 2017....

  • NOTICE

    May 4, 2017

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is soliciting proposals from qualified Grant Writing Consultant(s) to assist in researching and identifying for potential grants and providing grant writing services associated with the completion and submission of Federal, State and Foundation grant applications. Bids will be received until May 10, 2017, 3:30 p.m. (EDT). Questions concerning this Invitation for Proposals are to be directed in writing until May 5, 2017. The following preferences apply to this solicitation: Native Preference, Women Business...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatska:hon Green Food Box Program

    May 4, 2017

    The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Box for the month of MAY is Friday, MAY 5, 2017 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10 and place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....

  • Tota News

    May 4, 2017

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: May 1st Carmen Paquin & Martha Cook May 2nd Hilda Besaw & Charmaine Quennville May 3rd Lois Thomas May 5th Adeline Herne May 7th Patricia Seymour & Frank Scott May 8th John Neil Laughing & Charles Benedict May 9th Earl Frego May 10th Cecelia B. Cook May 11th Kenneth Thompson Events: May 4th – Growing Stronger Class-10:00; Shopping-1:00; May 5th – Computer Skills-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; May 8th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; May 9th – Massage-8:20; Senior...

  • AKWESASNE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION COMMUNITY CALL-OUT

    May 4, 2017

    (Oneratohkó:wa/ May 4, 2017) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Akwesasne Justice Department is seeking community representatives from the District of Tsi Snaihne, Kawehno:ke and Kana:takon interested in becoming members of the Akwesasne Legislative Commission. To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Legislative Commission a person must: a) be a Member; b) have knowledge of Mohawk cultures and traditions; c) have good character, credibility and reputation in the Akwesasne community; d) have good communication skills; e) be “in good standing...

  • Immunization Clinic Update

    May 4, 2017

    Effective May 1, 2017 the Community Health Program will be providing immunizations by appointment only. Appointment-based immunization clinics benefit you! • Record Review - A complete immunization record review improves patient safety. • Saves Time - You will spend less time waiting for us to review the record and update the information in our electronic medical record. • Immediate Service - You will get immediate services; walk-in wait times could easily be 1 hour or more. To book your immunization appointment please call: (613) 575-2...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    May 4, 2017

    April 28, 2017 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the following seats: District of Tsi Snaihne: One Three (3) Year Term District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term District of Kawehnoke: One Three (3) Year Term Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the following locations: District of Kanatakon: Kanatakon School Lobby District of Kawehnoke: Kawehnoke Recreation Center District of Tsi Snaihne: Snye Homemakers Pursuant with section 6 of the A...

  • Free Parvo Clinic

    May 4, 2017

    Parvo is a contagious virus mainly affecting dogs. MCA Compliance and OSPCA are teaming up to offer this free Parvo clinic to all community members. The free Parvo clinic will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 1:00PM-4:00PM at the Cornwall Island Fire Station #2. For more information please contact MCA Compliance office at (613) 575-2250 ext. 2400....

  • Classifieds

    May 4, 2017

    Classifieds...

  • MCS Softball Gets Redemption for OFA Loss; Baseball Loses Four Straight

    Andy Gardner|May 4, 2017

    Massena's varsity softball team had another game suspended before losing to OFA and getting redemption in their next game. Meanwhile, the baseball team is on a four-game slide. The softball team had a tie game with OFA suspended in the seventh, then fell to the same team the next night but got redemption with a win over Potsdam. On April 25, Massena scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie with Ogdensburg 10-10 but a downpour caused umpires to call the game. They will likely...

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Hosts Open House

    Jaclyn Hall|May 4, 2017

    On Friday April 28th, 2017 the Arena hosted an open house for the community. At 5pm, tables were set up for parents and children to see what other activities and sports were available to the community. One table featured The Akwesasne Skating Club. This once big and successful skating club, which ended in 2009, is now on again. This will be their upcoming third season, which runs from October 2017 to March 2018. The coaches are definitely enthusiastic about being able to teach, they are now...

  • Massena Boys, Girls Lacrosse Teams Each Add Two Wins

    Andy Gardner|May 4, 2017

    The Massena lacrosse teams each had decent weeks, with each team winning two games and losing one. The varsity girls lacrosse team turned back Northwood Prep and Heuvelton but lost to Canton. On April 24, the squad bested Northwood Prep 10-8 in non-league play. Massena worked up to a 6-2 lead by halftime then played solid defense in the second half to hold on to the game. Abigail Johnson and Julia Blair each scored once and assisted twice. Kyrsten Stone and Katie MacCuaig each scored two goals....

  • Interview with Chief Troy Thompson on his fundraising for AKTIV AKWESASNE

    Jaclyn Hall|May 4, 2017

    I was able to speak with Troy Thompson, Kawehnoke district chief, about his goal to raise money for AKTIV AKWESASNE. "I decided to run the Quebec City Marathon, for various reasons, one of them was to bring awareness to child obesity in Akwesasne. 100 % of the proceeds will go towards an initiative that I created, called AKTIV Akwesasne. AKTIV Akwesasne was created to promote physical activity through the development of trails, parks, recreational spaces like skateboard parks, bike parks,...

  • A'nowarako:wa Arena Schedule May 4-10, 2017

    May 4, 2017

    Thursday, May 4 5-9 AMLA 9-10:30 Jr. B Practice Friday, May 5 ARENA CLOSED - JAKE FIRE DAY Saturday, May 6 9 Tyke 1 vs. Cornwall 10 Novice 1 vs. Cornwall 11 Peewee 1 vs. Cornwall 12 Bantam l vs. Cornwall 1 Tyke 2 vs. Cornwall 2 Novice 2 vs. Cornwall 3 Peewee 2 vs. Cornwall 4 Bantam 2 vs. Cornwall 6-9 Jr. B vs. Orillia 9-10:30pm Basil Lazore Masters Lacrosse Sunday, May 7 9-1 AMLA 3-5 Kawi Jock 8-9:30pm Women Warriors Monday, May 8 5-9 AMLA 9-10:30 Akwesasne Roller Derby Tuesday, May 9 5-9 AMLA 9-10:30 Jr. B Practice Wednesday, May 10 5-7 AMLA...

  • Boys Basketball 12U Defend Title

    May 4, 2017

    The Salmon River Boys Basketball 12U - AAU squad came in to the North Country Shootout (Brooke Lyon Remembrance) Tournament and defended their Championship Title from 2016. On Friday night, the Boys defeated a talented Chateaugay squad by 20 and just a few hours later took down an 12 U Malone squad, 83-46. On Saturday evening, they faced an AAU team from Hermon-Dekalb and took care of business right off in the first half and posted a 25 point win. Sunday evening Championship game pitted them...

  • ONONDAGA MEN REPEAT AS NJCAA REGION III CHAMPIONS, WOMEN CLOSE REGULAR SEASON WITH VICTORY

    May 4, 2017

    Men’s Lacrosse (4/29/2017) Lazers Men’s Lacrosse defeated Tompkins Cortland Community College, 33-5, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 to become the 2017 NJCAA Region III Champions. Onondaga dominated the game from the opening face off, scoring seven unanswered before the Panthers added one to the scoreboard and tallying 65 total shots on goal. The Lazers held a comfortable nineteen goal advantage at the half, and added six more goals in both the third and fourth periods. Austin Staats got hot early, totaling 8 goals and 2 assists. Five points api...

  • NLL Roundup

    May 4, 2017

    The National Lacrosse League regular season ended over the weekend and everything you need to know is in these three graphics from nll.com....

  • Raven Swamp, Kahnawake Mohawk, Crowned 2017 Miss Indian World at 34th Annual Gathering of Nations

    May 4, 2017

    Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media April 30, 2017. In front of a sold-out Tingley Coliseum, 23-year-old Raven Swamp of the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake became the newest 2017 Miss Indian World on April 29th. Raven Swamp, (Kahnawake Mohawk) from Quebec, was chosen out of 23 Native American women representing their tribes, who competed in the areas of tribal knowledge, dancing ability, public speaking and personality assessment. During the 34th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow...

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