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(August 21, 2017) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood during National Preparedness Month to help ensure a readily available supply for emergencies. Blood and platelet donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to replenish the blood supply following a critical summer blood shortage. A readily available blood supply is needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help trauma patients and others with serious medical needs. In fact, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. Blood c...
Thursday, August 24, 2017 St. Regis Recreation Centre 6:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council Attendance B. Moment of Silence 2. COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE 3. RULES OF ORDER 4. PRESENTATION: Ionkwakwenion Honoring Katsi Cook, Jenna Thompson, Taylor Francis and I. Porter 5. FOLLOW UP: Ohiarihko:wa/July 20, 2017 General Meeting Action Items 6. PRESENTATION: Kawehno:ke Corridor Improvement Project 7. PRESENTATION: Tobacco Pilot Project 8. PRESENTATION: Entewatatha:wi (Nation Building) 9. UPDATE: Akwesasne Election Law (AEL) 10. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR...
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On 08-11-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Denita M. Ireland, 24, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone, 55-35 mph zone, driving while intoxicated-misdemeanor and driving while intoxicated-operate motor vehicle with .08 or more-misdemeanor. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 09-05-2017. On 08-12-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Fifred E. Tahy, 44, of Akwesasne, NY for speed in zone, 48-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-11-2017. On 08-15-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested...
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation announced that public access to its Visitors’ Center at the U.S. Eisenhower Lock for the 2017 navigation season ends at 6:00 pm on Labor Day, September 4. From Monday, August 28 through September 4, the Center will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and is free to the public. Gift shop hours will be from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The Center has served as a major tourist attraction for North Country residents and tourists visiting the region since 1961, two years after the Seaway opened. So far this y...
Local university professors will once again take to the stage starting Sept. 12 for the “Science Cafe.” Science Cafes bring together local university and college professors and townspeople in relaxed, informal settings, such as coffeehouses and pubs. The speaker makes a short presentation about a topic in his or her field, and then opens up the floor to discussion. All Canton Science Cafes will take place Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at the Best Western University Inn Rushton Room, 90 E. Main St. in Canton, N.Y. All Potsdam Science Cafes will tak...
Front row L-R: Mildred White, Harriet LaFrance, Akwiratehka Sharrow (baby), and Theresa Sharrow. Back row L-R: Mary Bova, Carole Ross, Taylor Bova, and Sally Ann Adams. Photo: Katherine Fogden from the book titled "Spirit Capture" published by Smithsonian Books. Submitted by Rosemary Bonaparte. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your...
Quilts from the estate of Betty Vebber, Pierrepont, NY, will be offered to the public in a special sale taking place at The TAUNY Center in Canton, NY on Sunday, September 10, 2:00-4:00 pm. Fifty-six quilts, ranging from small wall hangings to full-size bed quilts will be available for purchase. All but a few of the quilts were made by Vebber; some include work that was done with friends. Many of the items are hand quilted. Vebber, who passed away in January 2017 at the age of 88, was a prolific quilter who showed her work regularly at shows....
A number of apprentice positions have been posted to the OPG hiring website http://mypowercareer.com including Mechanical Technician (Millwright) Apprentices and Electrical and Control Technician Apprentices. Deadline to apply is Sunday, August 27, 2017....
Part-time position (20 hours per week) with the Akwesasne Tri-District Elders Center Salary: $12.00 per hour Position summary: Under the supervision and direction of the President and Vice President of the Akwesasne Tri-District Elders, the incumbent is responsible to maintain routine office duties, filings, telephone reception, provide widespread support to visitors and members, effective communication and management skills, maintain member list, organize and schedule various events and any other office duties as required by the President and...
Fri., Aug. 25/17 - 12:10 pm. Offered for Mae Tarbell - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Sat., Aug. 26/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered for Danielle Johnson - Memorial Mass. Requested by the family. 6:30 pm. Tri-District Elders Lodge. Offered for Percy Francis - 5th Anniversary. Requested by wife, Shirley Francis. Sun., Aug. 27/17 - 10:00 am. Holy Mass. Offered for Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ Cole - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Tues., Aug. 29/17 - 7:00 pm. Offered for Anthony John McDonald - Memorial Mass. From the...
Please note: Dr. Forson’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit; Dr. Horn’s walk-in clinic has a 20 patient limit and Dr. Saylor’s walk-in clinic has a 12 patient limit. Sign in begins at 8:30am Fri. Aug. 25th Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-booked follow-ups Mon. Aug. 28th No clinic Tues. Aug. 29th Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn Iakhihsohtha Procedure Clinic 9:00-2:30-by appt. Wed. Aug. 30th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-by appt. Thurs. Aug. 31st Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk...
Please note: Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to clinic start time. Fri. Aug. 25th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Mon. Aug. 28th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. Tues. Aug. 29th Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. Wed. Aug. 30th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 10:30-3:00-by appt. 4:00-7:00-walk-in Thurs. Aug. 31st Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. We now offer same day...
Need to get your community service hours in? Here is an opportunity! Generations Park is closing summer with a BANG and could use a few extra hands to help us out with our last large events. If you or your group have community service or volunteer hours to complete, please contact the park office to see what’s available. Opportunities are abundant! Generations Park Office: 358-9009 or [email protected]....
Community members who have filed their 2016 taxes and reside on the Quebec portion of Akwesasne should have or will be receiving their Notice of Assessment from Revenu Quebec which will include information on the process for proving housing status for the solidarity tax credit without an RL-31 slip. This is for people who own their own house or are unable to obtain an RL-31 slip from their landlord. Important Notice about the housing component You claimed the housing component of the solidarity tax credit. However, we are unable to verify that...
Thursday, August 24, 2017 Pulled Pork Lunch Fundraiser 11:00am - till sold Rosalie Jacobs Ice Cream Shop on Rt. 37 Proceeds to Sr. B Braves Lax Team heading to the Presidents Cup in Six Nations Aug. 27 to Sept. 3rd....
Taco in a bag, corn soup with fry bread and Indian tacos Saturday, August 26, 2017 Under the Anowarako:wa Arena Pavilion 11:00am – 5:00pm, while quantities last Hosted by the Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Volleyball Club Taco in a bag: $5.00 Corn soup with fry bread: $5.00 Indian Taco: $10.00 Everyone welcome! Any questions contact via Facebook or call Krista Oakes at 518-353-0701 or Tianna Delormier at 613-360-0994....
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) will be opening the 2017-2018 school year on Seskehko:wa/September 5, 2017. Schools will offer orientation for all students and parents between the hours of 12:30 – 3:00pm at all schools, namely the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, Kana:takon School and the Tsi Snaihne School. The “official first full day of school” is scheduled for Seskehko:wa/September 6, 2017. All students and their parents are encouraged to attend the orientation session. Parent packets, as well as other pertinent school relat...
Lot 15 Block C Hamilton Island Year-round lease Four bedroom, two bath cottage completely renovated in 2010. It consists of an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen area, well, septic system, hydro and telephone. All floors are hardwood and ceramic. The cottage has new windows, plumbing, wiring, vinyl siding and metal roof. It has a 200 amp service and a generator panel with outside plug. It has a complete water pressure system—ultra violet, reverse osmosis, water softener and iron-out system. It is heated by high efficiency e...
Alcohol and Drug Recovery – Wednesdays – 6:30-8:30pm Anger Management/Domestic Violence – Sundays – 2:30-4:40pm Marriage Counseling – available as needed Teen Parenting – available as needed Senior center complex - Akwesasne If you are tired of being addicted to: drugs, alcohol, abuse, fear and depression. If you are a teenager and need someone to talk to, or maybe help you with life’s problems. If the cares of life have beaten you down and you just can’t deal with it anymore, then let us help. Stan Wilt: 919-478-7107 Frank Pollard: 315-78...
St. Mary’s School Gym 2 Powers St., Canton, NY Thursday, Aug. 24, & Friday, Aug. 25 8am to 5pm Saturday, Aug. 26 8am to noon...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Aug. 24th Polly Mulvana Aug. 25th Mary J. Francis & Lloyd Pitts Aug. 27th Margie Beaubien, David Printup & Francine Palermo Aug. 29th Wayne White Aug. 30th Joyce Kelso Aug. 31st Elaine Scott & Phoebe Curran Events: Aug. 24th – Share the Care Training @ Casino-8:00-5:00; Growing Stronger-10:00; Haircuts-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Aug. 25th – Closed; Aug. 28th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Aug. 29th – Growing Stronger Exercise-10:00; Christmas Craft C...
PO Box 642 | Akwesasne, NY 13655 (US Address) 45 Paul Taxi Rd | Akwesasne, ON K6H 5R7 (CAN Address) Cancer patients needing financial support contact: Dolores Thompson (613) 933-8938 Judy Cole (613) 575-2736 Candy Thomas (613) 575-1307 Sheila Oakes (613) 575-2036 Kenneth Oakes (613) 551-4716 Francine Gray (315) 514-4164 Martha Cook (518) 358-2018 Diane King (613) 575-2341 Ext. 3225 New members are always welcome and appreciated. Please contact us if you are interested in being a member or assist in fundraising events....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Economic Development Program will be holding satellite locations for community members to have easy access to services such as new business registrations, small business grant information, and any business inquiry they may have. Please bring your status card with you for business registrations. These satellite locations will run on a trial basis on the following dates: Kana:takon - Kanonkwhatsheri:io Turtle Room Tuesday, Sept. 12 - 9am - 12pm Tuesday, Sept. 19 - 1pm - 4pm Tuesday, Oct. 17 - 9am - 12pm T...
The Akwesasne Communication Society will hold their Annual General Assembly on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department located on Route 37 in Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Communication Society Annual General Assembly agenda will be as follows: 1) Opening 2) Introduction of the Akwesasne Communication Society Board of Directors 3) Minutes of 2016 Annual General Assembly 4) Presentation of the Audit • 2016-2017 5) Announcement of Election Results 6) Other Business • Elect Executive Board 7) Adj...
