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  • RAISED BED GARDENING

    May 3, 2012

    SAT. MAY 5th – TSI SNAIHNE RECREATION SAT. MAY 12th – KANATAKON RECREATION SAT. MAY 19th – KAWEHNOKE FIRE STATION All workshops will be held from 10:00AM -12:00PM The greatest advantage of raised bed gardening is that it requires much less bending for planting and weeding. It’s a wonderful way to have a small garden! Dress for the weather For More information call: Adrian McDonald – 613-932-2923 Sweets – 613-575-2341 ext. 3242 Presented by Community Health Program of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne...

  • Dr. Navaneelan’s Akwesasne Dental Clinic will be closed the week of May 7th – May 11th.

    May 3, 2012

    Dr. Navaneelan’s Akwesasne Dental Clinic will be closed the week of May 7th – May 11th. Dr. Daniel Hovsepian will be off for continuing education. Should you require an emergency exam please feel free to contact Dr. Rachel Navaneelan’s Cornwall Clinic @ 613-933-7528. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing our patients on May 14th. Niawen The Akwesasne Dental Clinic Staff...

  • Salmon River Elementary and St. Regis Mohawk School Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

    May 3, 2012

    Registration for students entering Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten in September 2012 will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 2-6 pm, and on Thursday, May 17 from 1-3 pm in the Board of Education Room in the Campus Elementary School for Salmon River Elementary School. At the St. Regis Mohawk School, registration will be held on Wednesday, May 23 from 9 am — 3pm, and on Thursday, May 24 from 9 am-3pm and from 4-6 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Children entering Pre-K must be 4 years of age by December 1, 2012. Children entering Kindergarten must b...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER Notice of Nomination

    May 3, 2012

    April 16, 201 2 Notice is hereby given that nominations of the eligible Mohawk members of Akwesasne will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, beginning at 9 o’clock a.m. until 1 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Grand Chief and District Chiefs for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, for the next ensuing term. There are four District Chiefs for each of the three districts and one position for Grand Chief available. The nominations will be held at the following locations: Tri District Elders Lodge in Kaw...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REFERENDUM OFFICER

    May 3, 2012

    The Voters Lists for the Kawehno:ke Easterbrook Settlement Referendum will be posted at the following locations: Kanatakon(St. Regis): Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io’s Main Reception area Monday to Friday 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Tsi Snaihne(Snye): Iohahiio’s Main Reception Area Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Kawehno:ke(Cornwall Island): CIA Building #3 Office of Vital Statistics Main Reception Area Monday to Friday from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Southern Portion: Akwesasne Library’s Main Reception Area: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and Friday from 9:00a.m...

  • Mother’s Day Tea Pots

    May 3, 2012

    The St Regis Recreation will be holding a flower arranging class on May 3 at 6 pm. We will provide the flowers and inserts but you will be responsible to provide your own teapot for a truly special gift. We will be accepting 20 people into our class and you must call the St Regis Recreation and leave a message to register. There is a Fb page for this but only those who call the Recreation and register personally will be accepted. Number to call to register is 613 575 2700....

  • Akwesasne Mohawk Court Reminder

    May 3, 2012

    (second Wednesday of the month) To those who have received offence tickets from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police returnable for: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Should you wish to dispute a ticket and access legal advice, at no cost, please arrive at 5:30 pm. Court begins promptly at 6:00 pm Where a ticket is unchallenged, to avoid court costs of $25.00, it is advisable to pay any fine prior to the court date listed on the ticket. Payment (cash, cheque, money order) can be made at the following locations: Akwesasne Mohawk Court Administration, CIA # 3, 101...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatskahon Green Food Box Program

    May 3, 2012

    Ordering Deadline: May 4, 2012 by 3:00 pm Pick up day for Kanatakon: May 15, 2012 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm Pick up day for Kawehnoke: May 16, 2012 from 11:00am to 4:30pm...

  • OPG SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PROCEEDS

    May 3, 2012

    FOCUS MEETINGS There will be 3 Focus Meetings held in the Month of May 2012 to further discuss ideas for the use of the OPG Settlement Agreement proceeds. At previous meetings held in March 2012 ideas included: -Finishing the Kawehnoke Waterline -Swimming Pools and Recreation facilities in each District -Walking path on Kawehnoke -Educational studies for students -Survival Training -Economic Development -Tourism and other recommendations. On the following dates meetings will be held to gather more ideas from the community. Information gathered...

  • Pregnancy Groups are beginning soon! Are you Pregnant? Want information about pregnancy, and related topics but don’t know where to go, or what to ask your provider about your pregnancy?

    May 3, 2012

    You may even feel alone, prenatal groups are a great place to go to learn about things that can affect a woman in her child bearing years, and what better way to learn, then with other pregnant women! Groups will be held at the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility in the village of St. Regis with Joyce Leaf, Lactation Educator on EVERY WEDNESDAY in the MONTH of MAY starting on MAY 2nd to May 30th FROM 5 to 8 PM. YOU CAN REACH JOYCE @575-2341 Ext# 3234 or leave message. Be the first person to call to receive a gift incentive!...

  • When Addiction Runs In the Family

    May 3, 2012

    By Tiffany Leabo Parents can take many steps to protect their kids from illness and disease. You teach them to wash their hands, cover their mouths when coughing and ensure they’re up to date on vaccinations and doctor’s visits to keep them healthy. When it comes to the disease of addiction, the most important preventative step a parent can take is to become aware of your child’s risk. Did you know that scientists have found that genetic factors contribute to addiction – that alcoholism and addiction can run in families? There’s no surefire...

  • SALMON RIVER REGISTRATION

    May 3, 2012

    The deadline for registering new students for the 2012-2013 school year under the Salmon River Central School District Transfer Policy is Friday, June 1, 2012. Please submit appropriate paperwork, including a copy of the student’s Birth Certificate and current Immunization Record to the Office of Instruction, or call 358-6689 for further information....

  • Service Canada Representatives

    May 3, 2012

    (Akwesasne, May, 2012) If you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance, • Employment Insurance, • Birth Registration and Birth Certificate applications • Services for Children &Youth and other government Programs, Service Canada Representatives are available on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 (CIA#3) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to answer your questions. Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. The next visit will be on May 8, 2012. They...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER AHKWESAHSNE MOHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION

    May 3, 2012

    May 1, 2012 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the Following seats. District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term District of Kawehno:ke: One Three (3) Year Term District of Tsi Snaihne: One One (1) Year Term Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4 pm on Saturday June 2, 2012 at the following locations: District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center District of Kawehno:ke: Tri District Elders Lodge District of Tsi Snaihne: Snye HomeMakers Club Pursuant with section 6 of the...

  • COMMUNITY MEETING

    May 3, 2012

    Akwesasne community members are invited to attend a meeting regarding the operation of CKON on Wednesday, May 9th at 6pm in the cafeteria of the St. Regis Mohawk School in Hogansburg; agenda items include the Communication Society Board Members not being accountable to the community, their length of term as a Board Member; their volunteer status changing to a paid one including receiving a Christmas bonus; input is needed on how a Board Member is selected, either by letters of interest or hand selection by other Board Members; should CKON be...

  • Line Runs at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Cornwall and Surrounding Areas

    May 3, 2012

    Akwesasne Mohawk Casino – The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Delaney Bus Lines is pleased to announce the return of local bus line runs to the property starting May 3, 2012. Cornwall and the surrounding community residents will now be able pay a flat rate of $20 CAN FUNDS. Every Thursday and Sunday three locations on the pick-up route including Long Sault Shopping Center, Ingleside Shopping Centre as well as the Cornwall Seaway Plaza. THURSDAYS Pick Up 5:00 Ingleside Shopping Centre Pick Up 5:10 Long Sault Shopping Ctr. Pick Up 5:20 Cornwall S...

  • OPG’s St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre Opens

    May 3, 2012

    [Cornwall]: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) invites everyone to make a visit to the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre part of their summer plans. “The Visitor Centre offers people a chance to explore the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project and the communities it affected, including the Mohawks of Akwesasne, the Lost Villages and the City of Cornwall,” said Bill Hughes, Production/Project Manager at Robert H. Saunders Generating Station. “Visitor can learn about OPG’s hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear generat...

  • Jesse Deer Memorial Media Scholarship Call for Applications

    May 3, 2012

    Kahnawà:ke’s local media are proud to announce the Call for Applications for the Jesse Deer Memorial Media Scholarship. Write a 500-word essay explaining their reasons for applying and forward it along with an up-to-date transcript and letter of reference to: Jesse Deer Memorial Media Scholarship , Post Office Box 1616 Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory J0L 1B0 The deadline for applying is Friday, May 4, 2012 at 4pm....

  • Aboriginal National Invitational Volleyball Championships July 27 – August 4, 2012.

    Ian Oakes|May 3, 2012

    Tuesday the Aboriginal National Invitational Volleyball Championships Organizing Committee met to discuss details around the A.N.I.V.C. The Championship open to natives from all over north America, will be held at the A’nowara ko:wa Arena, and runs from July 27th – Aug 4, 2012. Akwesasne soaring eagles volleyball club and Eastern door & the north will host the Championship. A maximum of 144 teams will compete across 12 male, female, youth and adult divisions. Competition will consist of round robin format games with each team to play a min...

  • Fit and Fab Fitness Club

    May 3, 2012

    Fit and Fab Fitness Club Free Group workout sessions at the St. Regis Mohawk School. Every Monday and Thursday 5:30-6:30. Thurs. May 3 we will work on our glutes with Brazil Butt Lift-High and Tight and Bum Bum Rapido. Bring ankle weights and resistance bands if you have them. Monday, May 7- Endurance and strength with P90X Cardio X. All equipment optional and some will be available....

  • 2012 Section X High School Sports Schedules

    May 3, 2012

    BOYS LACROSSE THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 Saranac Lake at Salmon River Massena at Potsdam SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 Salmon River at Saranac Lake MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012 Potsdam at Massena TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 Salmon River at Colton-Pierrepont Canton at Massena GIRLS LACROSSE THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 Massena at Potsdam MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012 Canton at Massena Salmon River at Heuvelton WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 Massena at Ogdensburg BOYS BASEBALL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 Gouverneur at Massena FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 Salmon River at Brushton-Moira MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012 Non...

  • Akwesasne Attack Legends of Lacrosse Memorial Tournament

    May 3, 2012

    Sunday May 6th, 2012 Salmon River Central School 637 Cty. Rte. #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 Tournament in conjunction with the Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall-of-Fame, recognition of Akwesasne lacrosse legends Travis Solomon and Randall “Mann” Jacobs. Field 1 Field 1 near bus garage-inner field near baseball backstop Field 2 Near bus garage-Outer field near pasture Field 3 inside track Field 4 End of middle school 10:00 AM Field 1 1 vs. 6 Field 2 5 vs. 8 Field 3 12 vs. 19 Field 4 13 vs. 14 11:00 AM Field 1 3 vs. 7 Field 2 5 vs. 10 Field 3 13 vs. 19 Fie...

  • Quebec Seniors Lacrosse League

    May 3, 2012

    5 Schedule Teams: Caughnawaga Indians Cornwall Island Redmen Snake Island Muskies St. Regis Braves Vermont Voyageurs Montreal Phoenix Kahnawake Mohawks THURS. MAY 3rd St. Regis Braves vs. Snake Island Muskies 8pm at Massena Arena SAT. MAY 5 Cornwall Island Redmen vs. Caughnawaga Indians 8pm at Anowara’ko:wa Arena Caughnawaga Indians vs. Cornwall Island Redmen 8pm at Anowara’ko:wa Arena Montreal Phoenix vs. Kahnawake Mohawks 8pm at Kahnawake Sports Complex THURS. MAY 10 St. Regis Braves vs. Caughnawaga Indians 8pm at Anowara’ko:wa Arena...

  • Akwesasne Attack Girls tourney

    May 3, 2012

    The Massena Girl’s Play Day will be held at the Massena High School this Sunday, May 6th. The Akwesasne Attack Girls schedule for the Girl’s Play Day for Sunday May 6th is as follows: Girl’s Grades 1-2 Field #1 9:00 Massena A vs. Akwesasne Field #2 10:00 Akwesasne vs. Ogdensburg Girl’s Grades 3-4 Field #3 10:00 Massena A vs. Akwesasne B 12:00 Massena B vs. Akwesasne A Field #4 12:00 Akwesasne B vs. Canton A 1:00 Akwesasne A vs. Canton A Girl’s Grades 5-6 Field #5 10:00 Massena vs. Akwesasne...

  • Salmon River and Massena compete in Double Duel Meet

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|May 3, 2012

    The Massena Central boys and girls track teams hosted Salmon River and Madrid Waddington in a double duel meet. In the boys meet the Raiders outscored M-W 154-84 while M-W ran by Salmon with a score of 170-36. In the girls meet M-W outscored the Lady Raiders 173.5-139.5 as well as the Lady Shamrocks 210-54....

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