A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Friday, August 31, 2012 From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. At the Senior’s Building 29 Business Park Road Akwesasne, NY Hilda, Mary, Sheila and Brenda worked for North Country Homes Services and provided in-home care for many of our Elders here at Akwesasne for several years. We hope many of their former clients will be able to attend. We will be serving light refreshments. If you have any questions, please call 518-358-2963 and ask for Jann Day and/or Mary Grow....
Massena High School will be hosting Curriculum Night on September 12, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Parents of seniors are encouraged to attend the Guidance Information Session for Senior Parents which is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria located directly off the Main Lobby. Curriculum Night provides you with an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn more about what our high school has to offer. Seaway Tech will also have a representative available in the Main Lobby of the High School to meet with p...
Community Announcement: Change in Age for Minor Applications At a duly convened meeting of the Akwesasne Membership Board, a motion was made to accept applications for Minors starting at Birth. The Akwesasne Membership Board shall 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) Members of a Clan e) Degree of involvement in the affairs of the community f)...
Massena High School will be hosting Freshman Orientation on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Link Crew Leaders representing the upper classmen will be participating in this event. We would like to invite all incoming freshmen to join us. Freshmen will be able to pick up a copy of their schedule, a map of the building, locker number and combination, and do a walk-through of the building at this time. Parents are invited to an informational session the evening of Tuesday, August 28 at 5:00 p.m. in the au...
Are you interested in how the proceeds from settlement and claims are spent? Do you have an interest in the future of the community? If so, you may be interested in becoming a Trustee for the MCA Community Trust Fund. There will be a free on-line training course, put on by National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA), for all those interested in becoming trustees beginning September 17th, 2012. You will have 4 months to complete modules and a final case study in order to complete the training. Deadline for registration is September...
Notice is hereby given to the eligible voters in the District of Kawehno:ke that a By Election will be held for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education on Saturday August 25, 2012 from the hours of 9a.m. to 6p.m. at the Tri District Elders Lodge in Kawehno:ke. The following is a list of Official Candidates: Kateri Benedict Heather David Rosemary Square Tasha Thompson Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer August 20, 2012...
The Akwesasne Library welcomes your donated books, audio books, movies. Your donation will be added to the Library’s collection or sold at the book sales to help enhance our programs and services. All Donations should be made in person and not left in the book drop. If the books have mold on them they can damage our circulation materials and further cause a mold outbreak. Book Donation Guidelines WE WILL ACCEPT: •Hardcover and paperback books in good or slightly used condition. •Commercially published media (e.g., CDs or DVDs) WE CANNOT ACCEP...
All person having claims against the estate of: Agatha Hattie Thompson of the Mohawks of Akwesasne Indian Reserve who died March 29, 2012 are notified to send full particulars of their claim to the undersigned on or before October 15, 2012 after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to claims then received. Dated this 14th day of August 2012. Leona A. Thompson Thomas & Mary A. King Executors/Administrators 71 John Thompson Road, Akwesasne 613-932-7355...
Welcome everyone to St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Community & Family Services, Family Support Program Community Carnival AUGUST 25, 2012 11:00-3:00P.M NEW LOCATION! HOGANSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 818 STATE ROUTE 37, AKWESASNE PROMOTING INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES SENIORS TRIP TO ROME FREE EVENT-SEE YOU THERE! Contact info-518-358-9481 Thank you to all businesses for their gracious donations...
Notice is hereby given to the eligible voters in the District of Kawehno:ke that a By Election will be held for the Akwesasne Membership Board on Saturday August 25, 2012 from the hours of 9a.m. to 6p.m. at the Tri District Elders Lodge in Kawehno:ke. The following is a list of Official Candidates: Kateri Benedict Patricia Ann Benedict Donna Delormier...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code: Roger Ronald Robidoux, age 17, and Kali Leah Robidoux, age 18, children of Angela Johnson (Akwesasne) and Ronald Robidoux, a non-native. The following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership and for a Residency Permit: Joseph Lawrence Cross, age 18, son of Anne Marie Cross Laughing (Akwesasne) and Joseph Paulino, a non-native. Natalie Alexis Harley, age 21, daughter of Randall Sunday (Akwesasne) and Robin H...
Get your dancing shoes out for a night of round and square dancing. The Fort Covington Adult Community Center will again host this event. The Oshier Country Band, a band with a large following, will be playing from 4pm to 9pm. The dance will be in the parking lot at St. Mary’s Church. In case of rain it will be in the Parish hall. Father Cline & crew will again serve hamburgers, hotdogs & fries. There will be a 50/50 and a Chinese Auction. The cost is $3.00 per person. Join us for a great night of dancing and community fun. Proceeds from t...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission 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 Tsi Snaihne. In accordance with the Akwesasne Mohawk Policing Agreement and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission Charter, all interested residents of Tsi Snaihne are asked to submit a letter of interest, no later than Thursday, August 31, 2012 by 4pm. To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission,...
Any Interested Persons shall have thirty (30) business days from the first date of publication of this notice to file opposing or related claims, or to provide relevant information to the tribunal; therefore information and related claims should be filed no later than October 5, 2012 Complainant: Andrew White, Akwesasne NY Respondent: Arrow White, Akwesasne, NY Disputed land in question: Lot# 156 Claim File #: LD-2012-006WHI Brief Description of Nature of Dispute: Alleged wrongful transfer of property....
CORNWALL WALK-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 @ 11:00AM LAMOUREUX PARK BANDSHELL Registration: 10:00 am Walk Time/Depart: 11:00am Info: 613-346-2668...
Submitted on behalf of the Akwesasne Jr. B Indians Management Team The 2012 Founders Cup Junior B Lacrosse tournament came to a close late Sunday afternoon August 19th, with the Six Nations Rebels ending up with the narrow victory over the Akwesasne Jr. B Indians with a score of 8 to7.The victory was not an easy one as the team members of Akwesasne showed their true heart and talent and made the game one for the record books. This was said to be one of the most exciting games ever as stated over...
Sunday, Aug 19 Brand Construction 9, Jreck Subs/H & R Block 1 B-Brittany Marshall 4, goals, 1 asst; Tania Leroux goal; Shannon McArdle 2 goals; Lauren LaBare 2 goals, assts; Philicia LaBare 3 assts Personal Touch 3, Cherry Knoll 2 P-Sarah Marlow, Breanne Johsnon, Michelle Cressey all with a goal Stars 6, Lashombs 2 S-Kayla Thompson goal, assts; Jodell Larose 3 goals; Nicole Bonaparte goal, two assts; Diane Lauzon goal, asst; Calendra Curleyhead asst....
The tournament took place on August 18th and 19th at the Tackle Box Marina and Riverside Convenience Store on River Road, Tsi Snaihne. The owners, Tom and Danielle Oakes, have sponsored this fishing derby in memory of Tom’s father Louie, who was known as a legendary fisherman and guide in the local waters near his home. At the time of his passing, his wife Jean remained along with 13 children with the youngest, Tom, yet to be born. Tom had only pictures to look at and heard the stories about h...
There is a saying that goes like this “like father like son”. However, in the local car racing circuit it has been changed to “like grandfather like grandson”. This season the local race tracks have seen a young newcomer by the name of Thomas Cook. Thomas may be new as a driver but not new to car racing. He is the grandson of racing veteran, Bill Cook, who has been driving the Mohawk Express M 70 for the past 42 years. Thomas states that his grandfather has been his inspiration and mentor that h...
