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  • BENEFIT LUNCHEON PULLED PORK LUNCHEON TO BENEFIT TINA’S PRIDE BREAST CANCER GROUP

    Aug 9, 2012

    WHEN: FRIDAY AUGUST 10th TIME: 11AM – ALL SOLD WHERE: BURGERS AND FRIES CHIPSTAND Pulled pork, salt potatoes, mac & cheese, dessert and a drink To order call (518) 353-8124 or 358-3280 Delivery will be available...

  • 14th ANNUAL LOUIE E. KING MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

    Aug 9, 2012

    August 11th & 12th Co-ed Tourney must play 4 girls at all times First 8 teams to enter Draw date: August 8th @ American Legion 7pm – 9pm Entry Fee $250.00 Per Team Come out and watch some ball! Full Concession – Raffles – 50/50 For information contact Dani @ 613-575-1677 or 518-521-4170...

  • FRIENDSHIP DAYS

    Aug 9, 2012

    The Native North American Travelling College will be having Friendship Days on August 18th and 19th, 2012. If anyone is interested in food vending and craft vending please contact JoAnn or Gloria at 613-932-9452....

  • REPAIR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    Aug 9, 2012

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s HIP Program is now taking applications for the Repair Emergency Assistance Program. A request for assistance can be made by picking up an application at the HIP office; or at the Reception area at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Community Building. APPLICATION GUIDELINES: Ø Income verification for all adults in household Ø If handicapped or have a health disability a doctor’s certification Ø Proof of land ownership Ø Request must include the information about the home o Location o Brief description of the problem...

  • NURTURING PARENTING SESSIONS

    Aug 9, 2012

    Come join in to a four part parenting class that is being hosted by Akwesasne Family Wellness Program. Taking the first steps in discipline to changing the negative behavior these sessions have something for every parent to use for all different ages of children. When: Monday Evenings-First Session is August 13, 2012 Where: Akwesasne Family Wellness Program Premises-Outreach Building Time: 6pm to 8pm For more information contact: Akwesasne Family Wellness Program Outreach worker Kristy-Lynn 613-937-4322...

  • Basket Class for Kids at the Akwesasne Museum

    Aug 9, 2012

    Instructors: Jasmine Benedict and Carrie Hill Tuesday August 21, Wednesday August 22, and Thursday August 23 From 10 am to noon Ages 9 and up Call 358-2461 to register Limit 10 students These classes are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts....

  • UNOFFICIAL NOMINATION RESULTS OF THE AHKWESAHSNE MOHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION

    Aug 9, 2012

    Nominations were held in the district of Kawehno:ke on Saturday August 4, 2012 at the Tri-District Elders Lodge in Kawehno:ke from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Unofficial list of nominees: Kateri Benedict nominated by Clifford Benedict seconded by Thomas Benedict Heather David nominated by Cecelia Thompson seconded by Katherine David Rosemary Square nominated by Angela Barnes seconded by Leah Barnes Rosemary Square nominated by Margaret Montour seconded by James Montour Tasha Thompson nominated by Sheree Bonaparte seconded by Barbara David Tasha Thompson...

  • UNOFFICIAL NOMINATION RESULTS OF THE AKWESASNE MEMBERSHIP BOARD

    Aug 9, 2012

    Nominations were held for one board member to finish out a four year term in the district of Kawehno:ke on Saturday August 4, 2012, at the Tri-District Elders Lodge in Kawehno:ke from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Unofficial list of nominees: Kateri Benedict nominated by Thomas Benedict seconded by Clifford Benedict Patricia Benedict nominated by Brian David seconded by Lisa Delormier Sara David nominated by Angela Barnes seconded by Leah Barnes Donna Delormier nominated by Cheyenne Jocko seconded by Joanne Jocko Donna Delormier nominated by Doreen...

  • Plan to attend a Planning Meeting for a Fundraiser to assist people 60 & over to attend the Kateri Tekakwitha Canonization in Rome

    Aug 9, 2012

    MONDAY, AUGUST 13TH AT BRASS HORSE STARTING AT 6 P.M. Everyone welcome to help plan the fundraiser scheduled in the upcoming weeks. For information contact Alma Ransom 358-4400...

  • Environment Division Chipping Program to Close for Season

    Aug 9, 2012

    Akwesasne Territory – The Environment Division’s chipping project, funded by the Tribal General Fund is coming to a close for this year and will end on Seskeha/August 31, 2012. At this time applications for assistance will only be accepted up to Ahsénhaton/ Wednesday, Seskeha/August 15, 2012, 4:00 p.m. This will allow time for the work crew to complete existing orders and to place the equipment into storage....

  • E-MAIL AUCTION! AKWESASNE FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAM IS HOSTING AN AUCTION BY E-MAIL ON AUGUST 24, 2012

    Aug 9, 2012

    A closed auction format is being held to sell two refrigerators. The first refrigerator is a stainless double door that is approximately two years old, and the second refrigerator is approximately four years old and is and industrial style.Please contact the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program’s Program Manager Catherine Lelievre by EMAIL ONLY for further details & viewing of items or auction process.There is a minimum bid that must be met for both items & all bids must be provided by email only to catherine.lelievre@akwesasne...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Aug 9, 2012

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

  • Franklin County Fair Horse Competitions

    Sesi King|Aug 9, 2012

    Three children from Ahkwesahsne attended the Franklin County Fair to compete in the 4-H Horse Show in various classes. Carter King, age 5, and Millie, age 9, are the children of Pudgie and Aaron King. This is Millie’s third year and Carter’s first and both have learned so much about their horses and showmanship. They have also been trained by their mom, as well as being involved with the surrounding 4-H activities. Georgia Oakes is also a newcomer to the circle of horse show competition. She...

  • MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EVENT SANCTIONED BY TRIBE

    Aug 9, 2012

    Akwesasne Territory - “Reality Fighting” a mixed martial arts (MMA) event, is scheduled for Saturday August 11, 2012 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. This is a sanctioned event with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Department of Athletic Regulation (SRMT DAR). Tribal Council Resolution, TCR 2009-057 (The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Tribal Council Approving Regulations Governing Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts) regulates athletic events such as boxing and other martial arts. The “Reality Fighting” MMA event will be next to the Akwesasne Mohawk Ca...

  • Senior Lacrosse League Schedule

    Aug 9, 2012

    QSLL & TNLL FRIDAY, AUG. 10 Kahnawake Mohawks vs. Vermont Voyageurs 8pm Essex Skating Facility SAT. AUG. 11 Kahnawake Mohawks vs. Vermont Voyageurs 8pm Essex Skating Facility SUNDAY, AUG. 12 Vermont Voyageurs vs. Kahnawake Mohawk 4pm at Kahnawake Sports Complex...

  • SPORTS PHYSICALS TO BE HELD AT SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL

    Aug 9, 2012

    Sport physical exams for all students in grades 7-12 who will be participating in sports during the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Thursday August 9th from 4:00-6:30 and on Tuesday, August 14th from 1:30-4:30 in the High School Health Office at Salmon River. Please enter door # 9. Please contact the School Nurse at 358-6625 from August 6th through August 14th with any questions....

  • Black & White Roller Derby Scrimmage plus a Roller Disco!

    Aug 9, 2012

    The Seaway Roller Derby Girls present Saturday August 11th 2012 at the Long Sault Arena (Doors open at 3:30pm) 4 to 6pm ~ Black & White Scrimmage 6 to 7pm ~ Meet and greet the Power Dames 7 to 10pm ~ Roller Disco featuring Jamie Jarvo and Jarvo Entertainment $10 Single/$25 Family of 4 (kids under 7 free) Mandatory helmet for children 12 and under FREE TRANSPORTATION: Bus leaving Metro (Brookdale) at 3pm and returning at 9:45pm Get your tickets at the door or www.seawayrollerderbygirls.com Limited amount of rental skates available Roller Derby...

  • 2012 Six Nations Rebels - Playoffs

    Aug 9, 2012

    Best-of-Five Ontario Jr. B Finals (J. A. MacDonald Trophy) Akwesasne Indians vs. Six Nations Rebels Game 1 - Akwesasne 6 at Six Nations 15 - Saturday, August 4th Game 2 - Akwesasne 7 at Six Nations 8 - Sunday, August 5th Game 3 - Six Nations at Akwesasne - Friday, August 10th - 8:00 PM (A'nowara'ko:wa Arena) Game 4* - Six Nations at Akwesasne - Saturday, August 11th - 8:00 PM (A'nowara'ko:wa Arena) Game 5* - Six Nations at Akwesasne - Sunday, August 12th - 2:00 PM (A'nowara'ko:wa Arena) (* if necessary)...

  • MINOR HOCKEY

    Aug 9, 2012

    Akwesasne Minor Hockey Association will be accepting applications daily from 9-2 at King’s Marina in Snye, at the Mohawk Indian Housing Corp., 188 McGee Road and Akwesasne Sports....

  • National Aboriginal Invitational Volleyball Championships

    Aug 9, 2012

    Submitted by the Soaring Eagles Volleyball Club ‘Tis the season for medal winning performances as the world’s most elite athletes compete for the gold out in London. The 2012 Olympics has set the mood for some of the Aboriginal community’s elite volleyball athletes as they competed at the close of July in the National Aboriginal Invitational Volleyball Championships. The tournament was hosted by the Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Volleyball Club out of the A’nowarako:wa Arena and held from July 27...

  • Senior B Lacrosse Action

    Aug 9, 2012

    On Tues., Aug. 7th the first game of playoffs was held between the St. Regis Braves and Cornwall Island Redmen. The Braves won 16-11. Scoring for the Braves was Kyle Buchanan (1 goal-2 assists), Callum Crawford (4 -2), Jeff Hebert (2 -1), Dean Hill (2-1), Tyson Square (2), Jordan Thompson (1-2), Lee Thomas (1-1), Jerome Thompson (1-3), Lyle Thompson (2-4). Ni McComber had 34 saves. Scoring for the Redmen was Andrew Lazore (3 goals-5 assists), Mitch Nanticoke (2-3), Trent Thomas (1-1), Matt...

  • A proud moment for Nolan and Leslie Thompson

    Aug 9, 2012

    Father and son are carrying a panel that lists the names of the casualties from the Vietnam War. They volunteered on Thurs. July 19th at the American Legion Post #1479 in Akwesasne helping to erect the Vietnam Moving Wall. Leslie served with the U.S. Army Airborne and is a Vietnam veteran. Reader photo submitted by Deb Cook...