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Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:00 am - 2:00 pm High School Gymnasium Seniors and juniors will be serving as leaders and mentors to the freshmen. Large and small group activities are designed to address students’ needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner. Wear comfortable clothes and do not bring all your stuff...travel light! A cookout lunch will follow from 1:00pm-2:00pm If you have any questions, please email Link Crew Coordinators: Erin Covell [email protected] or Bob Jordan at [email protected]...
imagineNATIVE’s music showcase The Beat, co-presented by Revolutions Per Minute (RPM Live), returns Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Lee’s Palace with live performances and the $10,000 iN Bullseye Prize award presentation. The Beat will feature live performances by 2018 Polaris Music Prize short listers Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Inuit throat-singing and beat mashup Silla + Rise, Indigenous rapper from Guanajuato by way of Oakland Chhoti Maa, and Winnipeg producer DJ Boogey the Beat. imagineNATIVE and Slaight Music will also announce the winner of the...
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS An Election was held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education in the District of Kawehno:ke. No appeals were received by the deadline of August 17, 2018 at 6:00p.m. OFFICIAL RESULTS: 3-Year Term ROSEMARY SQUARE 22 GARY COLE 21 The following candidate has been officially declared: Rosemary Square Belinda Koostachin ran unopposed, so she will be acclaimed into the position of a 2 year remainder of a 3 year. Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Kana:takon District Meeting for August 2018 has been rescheduled to take place on Monday, August 27 from 6 PM ‒ 8 PM at the St. Regis Recreation Center. Council encourages community members to attend the meetings to receive updates and information. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government Office at 613-575-2348....
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is seeking two individuals to serve on the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) Board of Commissioners (BOC). The Akwesasne Housing Authority is comprised of seven individuals who manage the affairs of the Housing Authority, directly supervise the Executive Director and assist in the development and adoption of policies that govern the Authority operations. AHA Commissioners are appointed by Council for a four-year term and receive compensation at a rate of $100/meeting. The BOC meet at 2:00 p.m. on the...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Cultural Tourism office cordially invites Akwesasne Mohawk Beaders to participate in creating a beaded flower garden: Ionkwatsi’tsiaiénthon, “We planted a flower garden.” This project is intended to highlight our experienced Akwesasne beadwork artisans. Artisans are invited to create their own unique beaded flower and “plant” it in our garden at the upcoming 18th Akwesasne Powwow. In keeping with our traditional beading methods, we would ask that you please not use any plastic or acrylic sew on gems. Pearl or c...
The Akwesasne Communication Society will hold their Annual General Assembly on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 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) Approve Minutes of 2017 Annual General Assembly 4) Presentation of the Audit • 2017-2018 5) Amendments to the Akwesasne Communication Society Constitution & Bylaws 6...
Due to the recent increase in printing costs, starting with the September 6, 2018 issue of Indian Time, the price of the paper will go up to $1.25. We apologize to our loyal readers for this. We have not raised the price of the paper since February 5, 1999. We hope you continue to enjoy the paper. The Timekeepers...
Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than September 14, 2018. Claimant: Catherine Leaf 303 Helena Road Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Irving Papineau & Todd Papineau 313 Helena Road Akwesasne, NY 13655 Property in Dispute: Lot #212 Case Number:...
Get $10 off any service or repair with the donation of at least two (2) school items. Suggested items: book bags, notebooks, binders, paper, scissors, pens and pencils, highlighters, and zipper pouches. Any parent or guardian with a student in Headstart-Grade 12 in need can pick up an application at Swamp’s Performance Automotive, 261 Frogtown Road, Akwesasne NY 13655. Print or download an application at www.swampsperformance.net. For more information contact Ana now through August 31st....
Do you have passion in sharing history & stories of Akwesasne? The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Tourism Initiative has partnered the Wild Center’s Simon Schreier, Interpretive Programs Coordinator. He will be leading the Introduction Interpretive Guide course on Thursday, August 30th at the Akwesasne Housing Authority training room, 378 State Route 37, Akwesasne, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. This course will cover basic techniques for engaging audiences in museum, park, and other informal settings. It is meant for e...
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Mike Benedict Sr., Memorial Mass from the Funeral Collection. SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Grace Chubb, Memorial Mass, Requested by her family. SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 - 6:30 PM - TRI-DISTRICT ELDERS LODGE - Offered for: Christopher Thompson, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 - 10:00 AM - Offered for: Margie Beaubien, Birthday Memorial Mass, Requested by Ben Kelly and family. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Christopher...
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Charles Garrow late of Akwesasne, NY have been granted to Leonard C. Garrow and Patricia Garrow-White. 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 September 6, 2018. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
There will be a bus to the New York State Fair, Friday, August 31, 2018. The bus for the NYS Fair will be leaving from the Tri-District Elders building on Kawehno:ke at 8:00 a.m. Please take note, not at the Peace Tree Mall. The bus will not be making any stops on the Southern portion of Akwesasne. Everyone is required to have their status cards and/or identification for the US Customs. All Elders must have their $10.00 2018 membership fee paid. There is also a $10.00 deposit to reserve your seat. The $10.00 deposit will be returned to you...
Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than September 27, 2018. Claimant: Charles Cole 169 Raquette Point Road Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Clark Cole Property in Dispute: Lot #3839C Case Number: 18-LND-00005 Cole v Cole Brief Description of Nature of...
Katy will be travelling to Montreal Shriners Hospital for surgery to repair a congenital defect. When: Friday August 24th Where: American Legion Post 1479 Cost: $100.00 a team/ 4 players per team Registration starts at 6:00 p.m. Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. 50/50 raffle Mohawk Auction Cash prizes for 1st & 2nd place Dress in your favorite sports or summer attire, get your group together and go all out to tailgate summer with us! Prizes will be awarded for the Best Dressed! To register or for more information or to make a donation contact on...
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE — The Chief Referendum Officer (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum on the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the ballot question for this referendum is: ‘As a Voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: (a) Approve the terms and conditions of the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne and Canada, which settles and releases the Tsi...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Aug. 24th Polly Mulvana Aug. 25th Mary J. Francis & Patricia White Aug. 26th Lloyd Pitts Aug. 27th Francine Palermo & David Printup Aug. 29th Wayne White Aug. 30th Joyce Kelso Aug. 31st Phoebe Curran & Elaine Scott Events: Aug. 24th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Aug. 27th – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Aug. 28th –Yoga DVD-10:00; Mohawk Language Class-1:00; Shopping-1:00; Aug. 29th – Exercise Class-10:00; Vitals-10:30; Rideau Carleton Trip-10... Full story
By: Jaclyn Hall With words of appreciation and gratitude, the official opening to the 2018 Junior B Founder's Cup was held on Tuesday, August 14th at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena. Although there were three games played throughout the day, prior to the opening ceremony, the Opening Ceremony was just as important to attend. Some may not be aware of the significance of the Founder's Cup being held in Akwesasne - the Founder's Cup was to be hosted by the Seneca War Chiefs, but due to unforeseen...
A’nowara’ko:wa Arena is closing Tuesday, August 21st-31st at 4pm, turf removal & maintenance cleanup. Arena will be open Mon-Fri. 7am-4pm. If you have any questions, please contact Kanastatsi G. Jacobs at (613) 936-1583....
By Andy Gardner A St. Regis Braves player is banned for life and their coach is suspended indefinitely after an incident where the player attacked a referee during an Aug. 9 game. Coach Chuck Brown said the Canadian Lacrosse Association banned John Jacobs for the violent incident and that he himself is suspended for a social media post where he gave “the league a black eye.” Brown later in this story addresses the controversial comment. Coach Brown also said the CLA decided the Indians will not represent the Three Nations League in the Pre...
By Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Freedom School's Annual Quilt Auction took place on Sunday, August 19th. This year's fundraising efforts will go towards the costs to operate the Akwesasne Freedom School and eventually cover some of the cost in building a new building. Their goal is to reach $10 million dollars to complete the new building. The new school will be built on State Road behind the Akwesasne Freedom School Cannery and Garden. Detailed architect's renderings of the proposed new school...
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