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  • PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF AKWESASNE

    Aug 30, 2012

    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,...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF LAND DISPUTE

    Aug 30, 2012

    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....

  • WALK! GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA

    Aug 30, 2012

    CORNWALL WALK-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 @ 11:00AM LAMOUREUX PARK BANDSHELL Registration: 10:00 am Walk Time/Depart: 11:00am Info: 613-346-2668...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    Aug 30, 2012

    A by-election was held on Saturday August 25, 2012 for the Akwesasne Membership Board/Kawehno:ke District Unofficial results: Kateri Benedict – 9 Patricia Benedict – 26 Donna Delormier – 25 The following candidate has been unofficially declared: Patricia Benedict Any appeals in relation to the election process must be received in written form, signed and delivered in person to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station no later than 6:00pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer August 27, 2012...

  • KONNORONHKHWA OWI RA:A I LOVE YOU BABY FAIR

    Aug 30, 2012

    The MCA Community Health Program would like to invite expectant families, parents, grandparents & caregivers to a baby fair. DATE: September 7, 2012 TIME: 11am to 3pm WHERE: Kanonhkwatsheriio Health Facility Take a stroll along aisles of resources and informative booths. Talk to industry professionals for great information on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, fitness, education, health, diapering and much more! Prizes – Samples – Special Events Photo Contest: bring your baby’s picture to the community health office by Sept. 5th at 4pm. Age g...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatskahon Green Food Box Program Ordering Deadline:

    Aug 30, 2012

    Important Dates for the Tetewatskahon Green Food Box Program Ordering Deadline: September 7, 2012 Place your order by 3pm on the Ordering Deadline...

  • Okahsero’:ta Green Corn Ceremony

    Aug 30, 2012

    Monday, September 03, 2012 The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mother and Faithkeepers will be conducting Okahsero’:ta Green Corn Ceremony on Monday, September 03, 2012. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. Items to bring: strawberry, maple syrup, green corn, fried bread, and eating utensils bowls, spoon and cups. Please dress accordingly. All Okwehonwe are welcome....

  • Community Assistance Requested

    Aug 30, 2012

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Environment Division is updating its spill response plans including the development of a Geographic Response Plan (GRP). The GRP identifies resources that can be used in the event of a spill affecting rivers and streams. Resources that would be used in responding to water borne spills include boom, absorbents, vehicles, boats and locations to place critical equipment. The Environment Division is asking for the community’s help in identifying boat launches in and around Akwesasne that land owners are willing to p...

  • TIGA TALK! PRESCHOOL SERIES RETURNS THIS FALL

    Aug 30, 2012

    Tiga Talk! is the only preschool series in Canada that has an Aboriginal language focus. New Season Brings ‘Adventure Story’ App, Viewer-Driven Storyline Victoria BC (July 25, 2012) -- The fun starts this fall, when the fourth season of Tiga Talk! premieres on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN): Tiga Talk! Season 4 Friday and Saturday mornings on APTN beginning September 2012 Cree version – Friday, September 7 @ 10:00am (9:00am on HD) English version – Saturday, September 8 @ 9:30am (8:30am on HD) **please check local listing...

  • Local Racers Take Part in Montreal NASCAR Races

    Aug 30, 2012

    By Mouchie Goodleaf Reprinted with permission from Iorì:wase Aug 22, 2012 - This past weekend the NAPA 100 and 200 were held at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and featured some local talent. The NAPA 100, which is part of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, featured two Kahnawa’kehró:non, Dexter Stacey and Derek White. Stacey qualified 29th while White qualified 34th. It was a hard fought race, with a lot of action. Stacey ended his race at lap 16 after his driveshaft snapped and ruptu...

  • West Nile Virus Update

    Aug 30, 2012

    To date, the total number of human cases of West Nile virus in New York State is eleven (11). The New York City Department of Health has reported five (5) cases. The other cases include: Erie County one (1), Nassau County one (1), Oswego County one (1), Suffolk County one (1), and Onondaga County two (2). On August 20, the Onondaga County Health Department reported one of the two cases, an older adult, had been hospitalized and later succumbed to the disease. New York State is one of many states throughout the country to have an increase in...

  • Tammy King

    Tekonwakwenni Nanticoke|Aug 30, 2012

    Painting, sculpting and drawing are just a few of the many forms of art that numerous Akwesasronon have done in the past. Tammy King is one of the few that were given the skill to create in more than one art form. A triple threat, Tammy stitches together beautiful quilts and ribbon dresses, paints vibrant and colorful images, and captures stunning portraits and scenic photographs. Tammy Renee Catherine Kahentison King, born in Cornwall and raised in Akwesasne, began creating beautiful artwork...

  • Terrance, Evoy, Lebrun, Green and Aubin Take Top Honors at Mohawk International Raceway

    Tim Baltz|Aug 30, 2012

    AKWESASNE, NY – A big night of racing was in store at MIR on Crown Appeal night. The track was fast, smooth and provided some great racing action along the way. In the 358 Modifieds Gage Morin jumped out to the early race lead with Brian McDonald, Roy Tarbell, Matt Billings and Chris Raabe rounding out the top 5. Morin purchased a brand new car a little over 3 weeks ago and showed how fast it was as he built up a comfortable advantage on the rest of the field by lap 7. The first caution flew when former track champion Roy Tarbell made c...

  • Akwesasne Minor Hockey

    Aug 30, 2012

    The Akwesasne Minor Hockey Association is now accepting registration for the 2012-2013 hockey season. Applications will be available at the following locations: - King’s Marina 11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Mohawk Housing Office 188 McGee Road Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Anowara’ko:wa Arena 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Fielding teams in each division: - IP Program born in years 2006 – 2007 – 2008 Lower St. Lawrence League - Novice born in years 2004 – 2005 - Atom born in years 2002 – 2003 Upper Canada Minor Hockey League - Peewee born in years 2000 – 2001 - Ban...

  • 2012 Section X High School Sports Schedule

    Aug 30, 2012

    FOOTBALL FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 Massena at Tupper Lake 7:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 Malone at Canton 1:30 PM Potsdam at St. Lawrence Central 1:30 PM BOYS SOCCER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 Canton at Salmon River...

  • Franklin County Womens Soccer

    Aug 30, 2012

    Submitted by Bob Loetterie Sunday, Aug 26 Brand Construction 1, Garland Trucking 0 B-Tiffany King from Amy Lord Stars 4, The Personal Touch 1 S-Diane Lazore from Shannon Lazore; Jodele Larose from Kayla Lazore, twice; Cheyenne Lazore from Shannon Lazore...

  • Fundraiser to see “Jersey Boys”

    Aug 30, 2012

    North Country Insurance Professionals is sponsoring two bus trips to Syracuse, NY to see "Jersey Boys” We will travel by luxurious S and W Tour bus to the Landmark Theater in Syracuse NY to enjoy a day of music laughter and fun. First bus trip will be October 13, 2012, (Saturday), leave DK restaurant in Ogdensburg at 9:45, arrive at Borio's Restaurant on the Lake for a wonderful luncheon and then off to the 2:00 pm matinee. We will arrive back in Ogdensburg about 7 pm. Cost is $140.00 per person for this trip. Second trip is Oct. 27th. C...