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  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    May 23, 2013

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

  • Pyke Family Memorial Scholarship

    May 23, 2013

    We will be accepting applications for the Pyke Family Memorial Scholarship. The Criteria are as follows; • Applicant must be an enrolled member of the First Nations • Applicant must write a letter of application • Applicant must include a copy of acceptance letter • Applicant must include a copy of high school transcripts We are accepting applications from students going into any field. Applications have to be hand delivered to Mohawk Vision on Rt. 37 Monday through Friday between 9:00 am & 4:30 pm. No Faxes will be accepted. Deadline for app...

  • Graduates!

    May 23, 2013

    Indian Time will once again be honoring our post secondary graduates. Please submit your photo (in high resolution) along with the following information to: [email protected] Include: name, age, hometown, college, degree(s), parents, spouse/partner, children, awards/honors and future plans. Call Indian Time newspaper at 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063 if you need further information....

  • Community Notice

    May 23, 2013

    The Akwesasne Internal Technical Team for the Settlement Trust has completed the 10th draft of a document that defines the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved as Akwesasne Community Trustees. Akwesasne has decided by community consultations that a community trust is needed to administer funds received in past, present and future settlements such as the Ontario Power Generation and the Kawehno:ke-Easterbrook Final Settlement Agreements. Members of the AITT will present this document to Akwesasne Community members at a community...

  • HOTINONHSON:NI CULTURAL YOUTH GROUP SPRING DANCE SESSION

    May 23, 2013

    The Akwesasne Hotinonhson:ni Cultural Youth Group has open enrollment and supports culturally-focused, community-based, youth-led activities that connect Akwesasne youth with their culture. Our activities continue to build self-confidence and self-esteem thru hoop dance, fancy dance, jingle dance, smoke dance and men’s traditional/fancy dance. Our groups are led by senior teen-youth who have been with the group for several years and can lead the younger children in learning the different dances. Our group presents their skills at various c...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    May 23, 2013

    A by election was held on Saturday May 18, 2013 for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Kawehnoke district. Unofficial results: Kateri Benedict 12 Beatrice Johnson 8 Colleen Thomas 23 The following candidate has been unofficially declared: Colleen Thomas Any appeals to the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education by election, in relation to the election process must be received in written form, signed and delivered in person to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police station no later than 6:00pm on Thursday May 23, 2013. Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral...

  • "Sexting, Texting and Internet Luring" Teens and Technology: What you need to know if your child has a cell phone!

    May 23, 2013

    •The “Always On” generation 10-18 years of age, text/instant message several hundred times per day. •1.56 trillion text messages were sent last year. •52,083 texts are sent every second. •254 million uses on Twitter. •Over 800 million users on Facebook. •Sexting is a combination of the words “sex” and “texting” and is the term used to describe sending and receiving sexually explicit messages, or nude or semi-nude photographs or videos electronically. JOIN US ON ONERAHTOHKO:WA/MAY 27, 2013 AT 6 P.M. AT KANA:TAKON SCHOOL Become knowledgeable ab...

  • Community Notice:

    May 23, 2013

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics has received its new supply of status cards. Community members can visit their office at CIA#3 on Kawehno:ke to apply for a status card. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call OVS at 613-575-2250 Ext. 1013...

  • Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe PUBLIC NOTICE OF LAND DISPUTE

    May 23, 2013

    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 July 9, 2013. Complainant: James W. Ransom, Akwesasne, NY Respondent: Mitch Tarbell, Akwesasne, NY Disputed land in question: Lot #614, #615, #616, #617 & #618 Claim File #: LD-2013-003RAN Brief Description of Nature of Dispute: Alleged exclusion from the Joseph Tarbell...

  • St. Regis Community Wide Garage Sales

    May 23, 2013

    Start clearing out your closets because the St Regis Recreation will be organizing a community wide Garage sale on June 15, 2013, from 9-3. If you are interested in having a sale and would like to be put on the map, please contact the St. Regis Recreation at 613 575 2700 or on their FB page. This will include anyone in St Regis and on St. Regis road, including the side roads....

  • Big Bike for Heart & Stroke is coming to Akwesasne!

    May 23, 2013

    Ohiarí:ha/June 3, 2014 Event will take place at the St. Regis Recreation Centre, Kana:takon - AMBE Team Bike Leaves at 3:30 pm We are looking for some more riders. Show your support for the Heart and Stroke Foundation by participating in the event. It’s easy, all you need to do is raise some life-giving funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and get ready for the biggest ride of your life! Minimum of $50. For further information contact: Lisa Francis-Benedict, Team Captain at 613-933-0409 ext. 1402....

  • Beginner Quilt Class

    May 23, 2013

    A beginners quilt class will be held every Mon. and Wed. for 4 weeks at the St. Regis Recreation starting Monday, June 3rd. At the end of the classes you will have completed a lap top quilt. All materials will be supplied. A deposit of $20.00 will be returned upon completion of your quilt. We are taking only the first 8 adults to register. Please call 613-575-2736 to register. If no answer please leave your name, number, time and day you called and your name will be put on the list....

  • TWO ROW WAMPUM RENEWAL CAMPAIGN

    May 23, 2013

    Honoring Native Treaties and Protecting the Earth 1613-2013 www.HonorTheTwoRow.org Social Dance & Potluck hosted by the Akwesasne Youth Leadership Group FRIDAY, May 24, 2013 Time: 5-10pm The Mohawk Nation Longhouse We welcome visitors from the Onondaga Nation and NOON (Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation). Jeanne Shenandoah, Frieda Jacques (Onondaga clanmother) and Jack Maano from NOON They will present to the Akwesasne community on the Two Row Wampum Campaign that will kick off July 27 and end in New York City of Friday, August 9 where the...

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

    May 23, 2013

    Registration for students entering Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten in September 2013 will be held on Wednesday, May 15 from 2-6 pm, and on Thursday, May 16 from 1-3 pm in the Campus Elementary School for Salmon River Elementary School. At the St. Regis Mohawk School, registration will be held on Wednesday, May 22 from 12:30pm - 4pm, and on Thursday, May 23 from 9:30 am-6pm and in the Multipurpose Room. Children entering Pre-K must be 4 years of age by December l, 2013. Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years of age by December l, 20l3....

  • AT THE ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK NATURE CENTER

    May 23, 2013

    •Sat. May 25: Flower pounding workshop; 2 to 3 p.m.; make bookmarks; meet at picnic tables; bring hammer; register: center at 705-5022 or [email protected]. CAMPFIRE COOKING COURSE 6:30 to 8 p.m.; make “speared apple desserts” over an open fire pit; $1; register: center at 705-5022 or [email protected]. •Sun. May 26: OUTDOOR YOGA SESSION FOR KIDS; 11 a.m. to noon; “red light, green light,” tag; register: center at 705-5022 or [email protected]. NATURE PRINT WORKSHOP; noon to 1 p.m.; make prints from items found in nature; make card;...

  • Falls Prevention Checklist

    May 23, 2013

    • Have you had a fall in the past 6 months? If yes, how many: _____ • Have you ever had a fall that resulted in a broken bone? • Are you afraid that you might fall again? •Do you have a problem with your balance? •Do you have a problem with your vision? •Do you get dizzy when you stand up quickly? •Do you have a problem with your memory? For more information on Falls Prevention call Community Health representative, Allyson Lamesse at the Community Health office at 613-575-2341 ext. 3229 Information taken by Centre of Excellence on Mobility,...

  • 2013 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

    May 23, 2013

    Sunday, May 26, 2013 Registration is at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is Veterans and their Families Categories: Most Original/Sports Best School Band Most Patriotic Best Equestrian Best Antique cars Best Dressed Commanders Choice for Best overall Float Parade begins at 1 p.m. and will end at the American Legion For information contact Jeff Johnson at 518-358-9976 For parade entries contact Sara Bero and Lindsey White at Burgers and Fries Restaurant For more information contact Jeff Johnson at 518-358-9976...

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  • SRCS Girls Varsity Lacrosse Squad Honors Seniors

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|May 23, 2013

    By: Rachelle Garrow-Hayes The Lady Shamrocks played their last game at home last week against OFA. The Lady Blue Devils went home with the 19-12 victory. The Lady Shamrocks played hard to keep the game close when at half time OFA was leading by only two goals, 10-8. During half time, two seniors were honored by second year coach Troy Mitchell. “I would like to thank Kaienkwinehtha Ransom and Tewasherake Barnes for their dedication and commitment to this program and Salmon River sports. These t...

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