A Voice from the Eastern Door
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES; Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director/Economic Development Officer, the Business Service Officer’s primary responsibilities are to oversee and manage the Akwesasne Economic Development Fund (AEDF), Small Business Grant (SBG), and guide entrepreneurs through a wide array of funding agencies such as banks, local agencies, provincial and federal government to provide information to community members on the services offered and is also responsible to provide information to community members on the e...
CKON Radio is looking for an experienced tree cutting service to submit a quote to provide tree cutting services. The guide wires on the CKON radio tower need to have small trees and brush removed around the area so the guide wires do not get bent or dislodged which effects the stability of the tower. There are four different sets of guide wires along the U.S. portion of the common lands. All quotes and questions may be directed to Diane McDonald, General Manager at 518-358-3426 or 613-575-2101 or email at [email protected]. Deadline is June...
About Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) At MCA we are committed to providing consistent quality services that will enhance the quality of life for all Akwesasronon today, while protecting their rights and preserving their resources for the next seven generations. MCA operates with an annual budget of approximately $100 million to deliver services to the Akwesasne community, including: Justice, Health, Social, Education, Policing, Housing, Economic Development, and Technical Services. About the Position Reporting to the Executive Director, the...
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Thomas Sunday, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 - 4:00 PM - CONFIRMATION MASS - Offered for: Isabel Rourke, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 - 10:00 AM - OUTDOOR MASS, ST. LAWRENCE CEMETERY KANATA:KON ST. REGIS VILLAGE - Offered for: Mitchell Sunday, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection and all deceased Akwesasronon. TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Mike Benedict, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 - 12:10 PM -...
The Office of Vital Statistics representative will be at the Administration Building 1 in Kana:takon on Thursday, May 31. They will be there between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to accommodate community members who are unable to visit the office at Cornwall Island Administration Building 3. To help us serve you better, please call 613-575-2250 ext. 1013 for an appointment and further information....
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Allan J. Gorrow, late of Akwesasne, NY have been requested by Allan Gorrow, Jr. and Lorie Gorrow-Wells. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by June 30, 2018. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2018. 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 2018-2019 school year who are changing school districts but not residency. Enrollment packets are available in the Office of Instruction, located in the Elementary of the Salmon River Central campus or at the St. Regis Mohawk School. The student’s birth certificate and immunization record are required at the tim...
The Aboriginal Rights and Research Office (ARRO) is continuing to host Tsikaristisere/Dundee Land Claim Discussion Sessions to gain community feedback and move forward with community comments, concerns and suggestions. We are also seeking feedback/consensus on the settlement proceeds and proposed benefits. The sessions are for the membership of the Mohawks of Akwesasne only, so members can be updated and provide feedback on the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Land Claim. Other sessions will continue in the coming months. Onerahtokha/May Schedule Friday,...
Then the Akwesasne Library has some great news! Through a special partnership, the Akwesasne Cultural Center, the NNATC, the Six Nations Indian Museum and the Wild Center, and funding from The Institute of Museum and Library Services, FREE admission to The Wild Center in Tupper Lake is available with the presentation of a Tribal ID or a Status Card for EACH PERSON. Children under 4 have always been free. We truly appreciate the efforts of the Cultural Tourism Working Group to bring this partnership to fruition. The Ways of Knowing exhibit is...
The annual Memorial Day parade hosted by the American Legion Post 1479 will be held this Sunday, May 27th at noon. This year’s theme is ‘”Colors of Freedom.” Line-up and check-in will begin at 10:45 a.m. at Smoke Stacks. The parade will start promptly at noon, rain or shine, and will run from Mill Street to the American Legion along Rt. 37. Detours will be set up prior to parade time and traffic may be backed up for an hour or so. Please drive safe and plan accordingly. For more information call the Legion at (518) 358-9976. Parade Traffic...
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Robert R. Thompson, late of Akwesasne, NY have been requested by Katherine Thompson. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by July 7, 2018. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
The Akwesasne Cultural Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Akwesasne Museum will be branching off to create a new organization. Ionkhiswanòn:nas, a steering committee comprised of representatives from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Mohawk Council of Chiefs, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Akwesasne Cultural Center Board, and Akwesasne Museum Advisory Committee have outlined the purpose of the new organization and drafted a mission and vision statement. The immediate tasks for this volunteer founding board will be: naming the...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: May 25th Rosemarie Jacobs & Rosemary LeBlanc May 27th Deborah Grant-Herne May 28th Edith Rybke, Wanda Sharrow & Martha Mitchell May 30th Norman Tarbell & Darlene Jacobs Events: May 25th – Planning Day; May 28th – Closed; May 29th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Craft Class-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; May 30th – National Senior Health & Fitness Day – 10:00-12:00; Vitals-10:30; May 31st – Haircuts-10:00; Chair Yoga-10:00; Shopping-1:00 IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the elderly...
Saturday, June 9, 2018 Cedar View Golf Course Shotgun start @ 9:00am 4 Person Team Best Ball Register by June 1st Includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart & dinner Contests: closest to pin & longest drive Events: Chinese Auction, 50/50 drawing and Mulligans Contact: Javan Cook at 518-358-2967 or 315-296-7153 or Kim Treptow at 315-600-7966....
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By Andy Gardner The Salmon River and Massena boys and girls lacrosse seasons are getting ready to transition into playoffs. Massena’s Lady Raiders ended the 2018 regular season in first place in Section 10 with an 11-1 record. The Lady Shamrocks clinched third at 8-4. The boys Shamrocks and Raiders varsity squadrons were just one win apart from tying for fourth place in Section 10. Salmon River is at fourth place with a 6-6 record and Massena is in fifth at 5-6. The Raiders had a single regular season game left to play against Ogdensburg on May...
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Between games of their May 19 doubleheader versus Gouverneur, the Lady Shamrocks paused to recognize their four graduating seniors. Avery Benedict-Swamp is finishing her first season with the team. She plans to attend Keuka College to study psychology and criminal justice. Her mother is Jamie. "Her favorite softball memory is Sierra wiping out in the mud going for a ball," Coach Elizabeth Durfee wrote in remarks she gave at the recognition ceremony. Sierra Boardway is finishing her second season...
Thurs. May 24 5-7 AMLA 7-7:15 Floor Maintenance 8pm Jr. B Indians vs. Nepean Fri. May 25 5-7 AMLA 7-11 Arena Maintenance Sat. May 26 8-8 Arena Maintenance 9-10:30 Redmen Sun. May 27 11-12 AMLA Mon. May 28 5-9 AMLA Tues. May 29 5-9 AMLA 9-9:20 Floor Maintenance 9:20-11 Jr. B Indians Wed. May 30 5-9 AMLA...
The Three Nations Senior B Lacrosse League season is officially underway. Akwesasne's own St. Regis Braves and Snake Island Muskies met on May 17 for opening day, which ended in the Braves clinching a 10-6 win. Two days later, the Muskies traveled to Kahnawake where they edged past the Caughnawaga Indians 10-7. In the battle of the hometown teams, Casey Swamp got things started to punch in the first goal of the season at 1:24. The Braves answered with four goals of their own before the end of...
Submitted by Megan Castell This week the weather was perfect AGAIN for Monday’s Massena Women’s Slow Pitch Softball. I hope I am not jinxing it! The following teams took home wins this week: American Legion, Alkies Liquor, Vino’s, Kar Klean, Bobs Auto, and Hilltop Inflatables. The scores were as followed: American Legion 13, I:CON Customs 3 Alkies Liquor 22, ADR 1 Vino’s 8, Coach’s Corner 7 Kar Klean 7, Goodrich /Hammill 5 Bob’s Auto 7, Big Boys 5 Morley’s, Jrecks NO GAME Mustang Sally’s, Bowlmor NO SCORE REPORTED Hilltop Inflatables 22,...
The Gloucester Griffins made it a close game for a period and a half, actually taking the lead at one point, but the Akwesasne Indians put together a series of scoring runs in the second and third periods for the 17-7 win. This game was on Thursday, May 17. The Indians held a slim 3-2 first period lead but the visiting Griffins opened the middle period with three unanswered goals in the first three minutes to hold a 5-3 edge. The slim lead was short lived as Akwesasne went on a five goal scoring run to pull ahead 8-5 to end the second period....
Despite a few muddy fields, the 2018 season began last Monday at area fields around Akwesasne and Fort Covington. Every Sunday afternoon seven ball diamonds host two games each, which spreads out the umpire pool and more are needed to help the league run smoothly....
The Salmon River golf team’s regular season recently came to a close, with the squadron taking third place in NAC’s Division II. Their record was 7-3, two games behind the top spot. Their final match of the year, played May 18, was a 245-334 win over Colton-Pierrepont. On May 17, they beat hosts Tupper Lake 246-257. Riley Gillis shot a team-high 45. Payne Benedict scored a 48, Nick Skiff shot a 48, Kaden Conners 61, Carter Benedict 50, Bryce Davison 52, Ben Kelly 47, Jeremiah Bell 54, Kenan Herne 54, Patrick Clark 54, Jalen Cook 47 and Logan Do...
