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

    Jun 11, 2015

    June 1, 2015 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 2015-2018 District of Kawehnoke: One Three (3) Year Term 2015-2018 One Two (2) Year Term Remainder) 2014-2017 Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4 pm on Saturday July 4, 2015 at the following locations: District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center District of Kawehnoke: Tri District Elders Lodge Pursuant with section 6 of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Edu...

  • AKWESASNE MEMBERSHIP BOARD NOTICE

    Jun 11, 2015

    In order for the Akwesasne Membership Board to determine if an application for Akwesasne Membership will be approved or denied, the Board must consider the following criteria: a) Whether the applicant was born in the community b) Commitment to Mohawk culture, traditions, lifestyle, and knowledge of language and customs c) Individual or family ties to Members of the community d) Member of a Clan e) Degree of involvement in the affairs of the community f) Reasons for wanting to be a member This criteria is in Section 11 of the Akwesasne Membershi...

  • NOTICE TO STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANTS, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) WILL BE RECEIVED BY SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE (SRMT), 412 STATE ROUTE 37, AKWESASNE, NEW YORK 13655

    Jun 11, 2015

    by 06/23/2015 to provide strategic planning and implementation for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Akwesasne, NY. Complete RFP announcement can be viewed at www.srmt-nsn.gov....

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Jun 11, 2015

    Friday, June 12/15 - 12:10 pm in the Chapel. Mass intention for Daniel Bero Sr. - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Saturday, June 13/15 - 4:00 pm - Anticipated Mass. Mass Intention for Andrew Bero - Memorial Mass. Requested by the Family. Sunday, June 14/15 - 10 am - Holy Mass - Mass Intention for Brad Bonaparte - 5th Anniversary. Requested by the Family. Tuesday, June 16/15 - 6:00 pm in the Chapel - Mass Intention for Alex Cook - 2nd Memorial Birthday. Requested by the Family. Wednesday, June 17/15 - 10:00 am Mass at Iakhihsohtha...

  • USED MATERIALS/CONCRETE STEPS FOR PUBLIC SALE

    Jun 11, 2015

    The Department of Technical Service has two used concrete step units for sale to highest bidder. The steps are for sale “As Is Where Is” with no implied warranty or guarantee of condition thereof. Sale is in compliance with MCA Finance Policy section 704.4. Successful bidder is responsible to remove the item(s) within five days of payment. Description: Unit #1, Larger unit measures 64’’ deep X 84’’ wide and has three risers for a height of 21’’ Unit # 2, Smaller unit is 38’’ deep X 71’’ wide and has three risers for a height of 21’’ Sealed b...

  • Classified

    Jun 11, 2015

    Classified...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF AKWESASNE

    Jun 11, 2015

    The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC) is submitting an announcement to community members within the jurisdiction of Akwesasne. There is currently a need to fill a vacancy for a Police Commissioner to represent the district of Kawehno:ke until December 11, 2015, at that time the selected candidate will then have opportunity to re-apply for a full term of three (3) years. In accordance with the Akwesasne Mohawk Policing Agreement and the AMPC Charter, all interested residents of Kawehno:ke are asked to submit a letter of interest, no...

  • Family Paddle Time

    Jun 11, 2015

    The Kanikohhr’i:io I:wa ne Ona’:ke Canoe Club will host Family Paddle Time every Wednesday from 5pm-7pm at the St. Regis Recreation. If you don’t have your own kayak or canoe they have some available for use and they also have life jackets. The club will also have 3 junior paddle sessions throughout the summer. Contact Robert White at 613-575-2340 for more information....

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive

    Jun 11, 2015

    Mon. June 15, 2015 VFW Massena, NY 101 West Hatfield St. 1:00 - 5:00 PM Call Linda McDonald 315-769-3434 for appointment...

  • Akwesasne Co-Ed Softball 2015 Season Underway

    Derrick Lafrance|Jun 11, 2015

    The 2015 season is underway with plenty of softball action at local diamonds. This year the league revamped the schedule and games are held in doubleheaders on Sundays, but in some cases not on the same field. A team will play at 4:00 in Bombay for example and then upon completion will run to the Legion or Frogtown field and play another game at 6:00. Other fields are the St. Regis Recreation, Tsi Snaihne Recreation field, Salmon River Central School and Fort Covington. The League shuts down the...

  • North Franklin Softball

    Jun 11, 2015

    North Franklin hosted Chateaugay last Thursday at the Memorial ball fields in Fort Covington....

  • SUMMER ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION AT A'NOWARA'KO:WA ARENA

    Jun 11, 2015

    The A’nowara’ko:wa Arena will be hosting sign-ups for summer activities this month. Registration will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the arena’s main lobby on the following days: Monday, June 15, 2015 Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Activities being offered include the Wellness, Fitness and Sports Camp; arm wrestling, kids’ soccer; Sunset Series Walk and Run; Women’s 16-over field lacrosse; and 16-over rugby for both males and females. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to register. Have fun and be active this summer season! For more informati...

  • NYS OASAS INTRODUCES NEW TALK2PREVENT WEBSITE

    Jun 11, 2015

    The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today introduced Talk2Prevent.NY.GOV, a new website that gives parents tools to talk to their children about the risks of underage drinking. As high school graduations and graduation parties take place across the state during the beginning of the summer season, the new Talk2Prevent website offers a tool kit for parents to guide them in talking to their children about the risks of underage drinking and how to stay safe. New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or...

  • Akwesasne Attack Playday

    Derrick Lafrance|Jun 11, 2015

    The rain came down slow and steady but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the players of the biggest lacrosse gathering ever pulled off in the territory. The Attack held their playday on May 31, using four fields at Generations Park, as well as two fields behind Jacobs Manufacturing in Frogtown, and one next to the Racetrack in Frogtown. Teams came from Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Plattsburgh and St. Lawrence in both boys and girls divisions. The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club were...

  • A'nowarakowa Arena June 11-18, 2015

    Jun 11, 2015

    Thursday, June 11 5 Paperweight 6 Tyke 1 7:30-9 Muskies practice 9-10 Mann’s Masters Friday, June 12 5 Girls Saturday, June 13 9 Tyke 11 Paperweight 12 Novice 2 7 Jr. B vs. Halton Hills Sunday, June 14 9 Girls 10 Tyke 2 vs. Cornwall 11 Novice 2 vs. Nepean 12 Peewee 2 vs. Nepean 2 Jr. B vs. Green Gaels 8pm-9:30 Women Warriors Monday, June 15 Turtle Room: Fitness Class 5-6 9am-10am: Fitness on Turf 6:15pm Sunset Walk & Run Series 5 Tyke 2 6 Novice 1 7 Peewee 1 8 Bantam 9-10:30 Jr. B Indians Tuesday, June 16 6 Peewee 2 7 Midget 1 8 Muskies 9...

  • Indians Defeat Knights 11 to 5

    Jun 11, 2015

    The Akwesasne Jr. B Indians defeated the Nepean Knights 11 to 5 on Wednesday, June 3 at the Anowarakowa Arena. The Indians are on top of their division with 11 wins and 4 losses as of Tuesday, June 9. They have two more home games this season. On Saturday, June 13 they take on the Halton Hills Bulldogs at 7pm and on Sunday, June 14, they play the Green Gaels at 2pm. Both are at the Anowarakowa Arena....

  • TAUNY hosts art sale by Mohawk artist Sue Ellen Herne

    Jun 11, 2015

    A special selection of works by Mohawk artist Sue Ellen Herne are for sale at the TAUNY Center, 53 Main St., downtown Canton from June 13 through June 17. There will be an opportunity to meet the artist and discuss her work on Wednesday, June 17 from noon to 4:00pm. Herne's works encompass traditional arts including basketry, leatherwork, beadwork, and sewing, as well as paintings and installations. Her paintings express her personal vision, which is both universal and very distinctly that of a...