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  • Grand Opening of the Arena Pavilion

    Jun 22, 2017

    Friday, June 23, 2017 12:00pm-10:00pm 12-1:30 Ribbon Cutting & MCA presentation 1:30-3:00 Elders’ (55+) CKON Bingo 3-6:00 Kids in the Park Activities 6-8:00 Live Music – “Band Cross Winds” 8-10:00 Rock & Roller Blade Sponsored by: Bounce & Bounce, Kawehnoke Recreation, CKON, MCA Community Health and Akwesasne Child Family Services....

  • COTTAGE FOR SALE Lot 2 St. Francis Island

    Jun 22, 2017

    Swiss A-frame cottage consisting of approximately 960 sq. ft. It includes one bedroom, plus a loft and a large addition on the back. Also includes an outhouse (built in 2015) and a shed (built in 2016). The cottage is sold as is, as seen. This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $2,370.00 for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. The lease is for a fifteen year term effective August 1, 2003 to July 31, 2018. Rent reviews are conducted every three years during the term of the lease. The lease is due to be renewed in 2018....

  • NOTICE TO VENDORS

    Jun 22, 2017

    SRMT IFB 17-0013 BAKERY SERVICE THREE (3) FULL-SIZE SHEET CAKES AKWESASNE, NEW YORK REQUEST FOR BIDS The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is soliciting bids from qualified firms or individuals to provide bakery service – three (3) full-size sheet cakes for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s 2017 Inauguration Ceremony on July 1, 2017, at the Travis Solomon Memorial Lacrosse Box at Generations Park (30 Business Park Road, Akwesasne, New York). Bids will be received at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY until June 23, 2017, 11:...

  • Crafting Weekend at Snye Recreation

    Jun 22, 2017

    Saturday, June 24 (10am to 8pm) Sunday, June 25 (9am to 5pm) Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Beading Sewing if you wish....

  • LEGAL NOTICE

    Jun 22, 2017

    Letters of Administration on the estate of William J. Sears, late of Akwesasne, NY have been requested by Charles W. Sears. 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 St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by July 15, 2017. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....

  • LEGAL NOTICE

    Jun 22, 2017

    Notice: Letters of Administration on the Estate of Michael R. Benedict, late of Akwesasne, NY have been requested by Retha M. Herne. 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 Friday, July 14, 2017. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....

  • Please Slow Down on Dirt Roads

    Jun 22, 2017

    MCA is asking drivers to please drive slowly when using any unpaved road in Akwesasne. The dust created from high speeds has negative impacts on the residents and homes. Thank you for respecting our community members and roads....

  • Classifieds

    Jun 22, 2017

    Classifieds...

  • Solid Braves defense results in win over Muskies; Medicine Men game called short

    Andy Gardner|Jun 22, 2017

    A hometown match-up between Akwesasne's St. Regis Braves and Snake Island Muskies ended with a 12-3 Braves win. The two teams met up at Massena Arena on Wednesday, June 14. Meanwhile, the junior B Mohawk Medicine Men game was called early, but the Akwesasne contingent still earned a win. In the Braves-Muskies bout, the St. Regis defense and goaltender Torrey Bigtree stood tall, holding their opponents scoreless through the first two stanzas, and allowing three goals in the final period. Braves...

  • Arena Pavilion Grand Opening Taking Place This Friday, June 23rd

    Jun 22, 2017

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting all to attend the grand opening of the A’nowara’kowa Arena’s new outdoor pavilion. The ceremony will be held this Friday, June 23rd at 12 p.m. “On behalf of the Department of Tehotiiennawakon, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our funding partners: the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust Fund (MACST) and the Akwesasne Economic Development Fund (AEDF),” said Kahnastatsi Jacobs, Arena Manager. “Our community is very fortunate to have this new venue on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall I...

  • Locals Dominate Cornwall Boxing Event

    Jaclyn Hall|Jun 22, 2017

    The Cornwall Civic Complex was home to a second live professional boxing event on June 17th, 2017. The event began at 8:00 p.m., with a massive amount of supporters in attendance. The event has been greatly anticipated by many from Cornwall and Akwesasne. The headline matchup being Tony Luis vs. Cam O'Connell, for the NABA Championship belt. Tony Luis being from Cornwall, was proud to be able to fight for the championship belt in front of his hometown. The event was action packed with a fight...

  • Free Fishing Weekend Events at the Nicandri Nature Center

    Jun 22, 2017

    Sat. and Sun. June 24th and 25th Free Fishing Weekend - Same fun events both days!! 10:00 to 11:00am - Watch fish feeding at the nature center 11:00 to 12:00pm - Fish with us at Barnhart Beach 1:00 to 3:00pm - Fish-O-Lympics - timed knot tying, accuracy casting, and plastic fish catching 3:00 to 4:00pm - Fish craft at the nature center Free and fun for all ages!! Sponsored by The New York State Power Authority. For more info. call 315-705-5022....

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Schedule June 22-28, 2017

    Jun 22, 2017

    Thursday, June 22 8-4 Nation Building Turtle Room 4:30-7pm Comm Health (track) 5-9pm AMLA 9-10:30 Jr. B (Practice) Friday, June 23 8-4pm Nation Building Turtle Room 12pm Pavilion Grand opening Ribbon Presentation 12:15- 1:00 Hamburg/hot dog, sausages and salads 1-3pm Elders Bingo 3-6 Kids in the Park (Arts & Crafts, Zumba, Bounce Houses, DJ & Music) 6-8 Crosswinds Band 5-8 AMLA 8-10 Rock and Roller Blade Saturday, June 24 9 Midgets 10 Girls vs. Nepean 11 Peewee1 (or 9-5 AMLA) 1pm Girls Kingston vs. Nepean 3 boys Bantam 1 vs. Kingston 4 Girls...

  • Akwesasne Athletes Travelling to NAIG for Team EDN

    Jun 22, 2017

    Submitted by Kanastatsi Jacobs Team Eastern Door & the North is ready to attend the 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Mississauga, Ontario from July 16-23rd. Team EDN is made up of 372 athletes, coaches and managers, with 61 athletes, coaches and mangers coming from Akwesasne. EDN is driven by Respect - Sports Excellence & Team Spirit. Team Eastern Door & the North Akwesasne athletes, coaches, managers and parents meet every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the manager's board office at the...

  • Jr. B Indian's Founder's Cup Banner Raising

    Derrick Lafrance|Jun 22, 2017

    The Akwesasne Indian's big Founders Cup Championship win came full circle last Sunday as the championship banner signifying the best of Junior "B" lacrosse was given its permanent home at the Anowarako:wa Arena. Former and present players of that championship squad came to the arena before the season finale against the Halton Hills Bulldogs. Guest speakers included Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Ron Lafrance Jr., Mohawk Council of Akwesasne District Chief Steve Thomas and Indians General...

  • Salmon River Softball Receives Scholar Athlete Team Award

    Jun 22, 2017

    Submitted by Liz Durfee At the end of each sports season, the NYSPHSAA honors those teams and individuals that excel in the classroom. Those student-athletes, teams, and schools work very hard throughout the year and deserve to be recognized for their academic success. To receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team's average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00. The individuals on that team with a 90.00 or above GPA are still eligible to...

  • TAUNY Folkstore Artist Spotlight: Swartzentruber Amish Community

    Jun 22, 2017

    TAUNY, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York, presents the next Folkstore Artist Spotlight, “New Work From the Swartzentruber Amish Community,” opening to the public on Saturday, June 24th at The TAUNY Center. This new Folkstore Artist Spotlight will feature a variety of handcrafted items from several local Amish families including textiles, baskets, furniture, and more. Visitors are invited to see this exhibit through August 19, 2017. Many Amish families supplement their agricultural lifestyle by providing goods to people outside their com...

  • Season Ending Party For Attack

    Derrick Lafrance|Jun 22, 2017

    All season, parents have been driving their kids to Attack Girls Lacrosse games and sitting on the sidelines cheering on their charges. Earlier this week they had a chance to place against them. Last Monday at Generations Park they had a Parents vs. Kids game and it made for some fun and entertaining lacrosse. After the game everyone enjoyed pizza and socialized with teammates or played on the playground and everyone went home with memories of another successful lacrosse seas...

  • Akwesasne Co-Ed Softball

    Jun 22, 2017

    Akwesasne Co-Ed Softball...

  • St. Regis Recreation Dance Club's Party in the Park

    Jaclyn Hall|Jun 22, 2017

    The St. Regis Recreation Dance Club held their annual recital with 'Party in the Park' at the St. Regis Recreation on June 16th, 2017. The 'Party in the Park' began at 6:30pm with Kevin Lazore emceeing the event. The theme was Disney and a little bit of 90's music. After a brief delay caused by technical difficulties the show begin around 7:00 p.m. and thankfully the weather remained nice. The show began with dance teacher and creator of the St. Regis Recreation Dance Club, Laura Thompson...