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  • Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Closed Friday in Observance of Veterans Day

    Nov 10, 2016

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal offices, Transfer Station, Health Services and AERC will be closed this Friday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day honoring all who served....

  • Guest Speaker at Akwesasne Kahwatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society!

    Nov 10, 2016

    The Akwesasne Kahwatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society is pleased to announce special guest speaker, Eric Pouliot-Thisdale. Eric is a faculty member at the University of Quebec in Montreal and researcher for the Mohawk Council of his community, Kanesatake. He writes a history column for Kahnawake’s weekly newspaper, The Eastern Door. Eric will be presenting on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at 6pm, at the Tri District Elders Centre on Cornwall Island. Please join us for an exciting trip through the history of Akwesasne and the Seven Nations o...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Nov 10, 2016

    PO Box 462 -Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...

  • SNYE RECREATION PRESENTS CHRISTMAS ENCHANTMENT 2016

    Nov 10, 2016

    NOVEMBER 10th to 13th Thursday @ noon-Elders (only) Meal Evening – open to the public 4:00-8:00 Friday @ 9am School Children (only) view trees & have a snack Evening – open to the public 4:00-8:00 Saturday, November 12th 10:00 – 8:00 Sunday, November 13th 10:00-4:00 Ticket prices-6 for $5.00, includes 2 Door Prize Tickets Door prizes: Ten - $500.00 prizes!! On-going activities: • Children’s Secret Santa Shop • Mohawk Auction • Quilt Raffle • Local Vendor Fair • Concession Stand • Memorial Tree Benefit for St. Regis Church • Collection of non...

  • Elders Fall Festival

    Nov 10, 2016

    Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00am-3:00pm Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island) Recreation Live music from Dave Mitchell and Band! FREE Traditional Meal at Tri District Elders Lodge Information Booths and Giveaways! Sponsored by Elders Abuse Cornwall, RCMP, AMPS, New Horizons Grant...

  • Traditional Workshop Series Ha'oki' Tewattenenhateweientonion (Let's Put Our Seeds Away)

    Nov 10, 2016

    Kaierihaton/Thursday, Kentenhkowa/November 17, 2016 4:00pm-6:00pm ACR Office, 82 Indian Village Road, Raquette Participants will learn about selecting, drying, saving and putting away seeds from traditional Rotinonhsonni corn, beans, squash, tobacco, potatoes and sunflowers. The workshop will be predominately given in the Mohawk language. Open to 15 participants ages 16+ or with a parent/teacher. Call 613-937-4322 to register. Hosted by the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program and sponsored by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis...

  • 2016 FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE

    Nov 10, 2016

    COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 Tsi Snaihne Flu Clinic Thursday, November 10th - 4:00-6:00-Snye Fire Hall...

  • The Great Akwesasne SMOKE OUT

    Nov 10, 2016

    Presented by MCA Community Health Program A day when smokers are encouraged to quit for the day and make a plan to quit for good! Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 Find us at Kanonhkwatsheri:io Entrance 9:00 – 11:00am & 2:00 – 3:00 pm Atrium 9:00 am – 10:00 am MCA Dept. of Housing 9:30 – 10:00 am Iohahi:io Adult Education Center – 11:00 - 1:00pm Give up your pack for one day and be eligible to win a Fitbit watch!!!! For more information please call Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....

  • COTTAGE FOR SALE

    Nov 10, 2016

    Lot 24 Block C Hamilton Island Two story, four bedroom, 3 full bath cottage. Includes a formal dining room, living room, kitchen and dinette. Upper and lower balconies 16’ X 30’. House size is 30’ X 40’ and has 2,500 sq. feet. Lot dimensions are 225’ X 60’. This is a seasonal lease. This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $3,916.00 for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. The lease is for a fifteen year term effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2024. Rent reviews are conducted every three years during the term of the lease,...

  • Youth Basketball Clinic

    Nov 10, 2016

    The Salmon River Girls and Boys Basketball Team will be hosting a youth basketball clinic on Friday, November 11th, from 12 pm-1:30pm in the SRC High School gym. There is no fee to attend. Any youth in Grades K-6 can attend. This will also be the last day to register for North Franklin Basketball starting at 11:15am. Any questions please call Coach Shawn Martin at 651-5623....

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatskà:hon Green Food Box Program

    Nov 10, 2016

    The PICKUP date for: Kana:takon @ the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility in the downstairs atrium is Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 from 11am-4pm. Tsi Snaihne @ the Recreation is Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 from 1:00-5:00pm. Kawehno:ke @ the A’nowarakowa Arena is Wednesday, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions please call CARLEE OAKES in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220...

  • MCA GENERAL AND DISTRICT MEETINGS NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

    Nov 10, 2016

    District Meetings: Tsi Snaihne District Meeting Snye Homemakers Kentenhko:wa/November 9, 2016 6:00 p.m. start time Kawehno:ke District Meeting Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre Kentenhko:wa/November 14, 2016 6:00 p.m. start time Kana:takon District Meeting St. Regis Recreation Centre Kentenhko:wa/November 21, 2016 6:00 p.m. start time General Meeting: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre Kentenhko:wa/November 30, 2016 6:00 p.m. start time Please note the General Meeting is being held on Wednesday this month. Council looks forward to your attendance at the...

  • MCA REVIEWING ELECTION LAW & CONDUCTING NEW SURVEY

    Nov 10, 2016

    MCA recently passed MCR # 2015/2016-#111 establishing a Working Task Group to amend the Akwesasne Election Law, MCR #2005/2006-#192. The Working Task Group is requesting the community’s input in the Akwesasne Election Law development by answering questions in a new and more concisely worded survey. Community members can link to the survey from the MCA website www.akwesasne.ca or Facebook page, or by going directly to the survey link at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCA-AEL2016 Paper copies of the survey will also be available at district a...

  • ST. MARY'S & ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH ANNUAL BAZAAR

    Nov 10, 2016

    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 10AM – 6PM St. Mary’s Social Hall – Massena Includes Raffle: Tickets are $100.00 – only 250 tickets will be sold Prizes: $10,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 For more information: Larry-315-769-8869 Sandy-315-764-0781...

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    Nov 10, 2016

    Classified...

  • Mitchell Terrance Commits to Missouri Valley Vikings

    Nov 10, 2016

    Congratulations to Mitchell Terrance who has committed to play Lacrosse for coach Kevin Totaro of the Missouri Valley Vikings for the upcoming Fall semester of 2017. The Vikings ended the season as the National runner-up at the 2016 NAIA Men's Lacrosse National Invitational. Mitchell is currently a senior at Massena Central High School and will be a History Major with a minor in Military Science at Missouri Valley. He is the son of Alexandra and Jason David. Photo submitted by Alex...

  • Massena Sports Wrap Up: Soccer and Volleyball End Season

    Andy Gardner|Nov 10, 2016

    The Massena boys and girls varsity soccer seasons came to an end in the NYSPHAA regional playoffs, while the volleyball team dropped their first game of the year but will still advance to regional play. The girls fell 4-0 to Section 3 champs Jamesville-DeWitt and the boys team 5-0 to Section 2 champs Queensbury. In the girls game, played Nov. 5 in Ogdensburg, Massena netminder Mikenna Merry kept 21 scoring attempts out of the Massena net. Elena Haarer, Alex Catanzarite (two goals) and Lainey Foti scored. The boys team dropped their contest...

  • Cornwall Indoor Soccer

    Derrick Lafrance|Nov 10, 2016

    The Lady Devils picked up their second win of the season last weekend as they edged Les Girlz 2-1. Jenna Prieur and Iakokwennienstha Porter scored those goals. Midway through the second half Les Girlz had an excellent chance to tie as they were presented with an open net, but the ball rang off the crossbar and the Devils held on for the win. The Stars played Dr. Bosse Dental to a scoreless draw and now sport a record of 3-1-1. The Lady Devils are 2-2-2....

  • Broomball Season Starts with Wins for Ice Pigs and Chiefs

    Derrick Lafrance|Nov 10, 2016

    The Chiefs had a pair of back-to-back games, which turned into back-to-back shutouts last Sunday at the Massena Arena. In their first game of the doubleheader they handed the Norwood Legion a 3-0 loss. Derek Hopps, Matt Thompson and Travis Thompson scored in that win. In the Chiefs second game immediately afterward, they turned a 6-0 first period lead into a 9-0 rout of Clarkson. Ryan Prairie and Matt Thompson scored two each. Jake Lazore and Willie Bero scored one each. Hopps scored once, but...

  • SALMON RIVER SCHOOL ARENA SCHEDULE - 518.358.6664

    Nov 10, 2016

    Nov. 10th 12:00-2:00 Old Timer’s Shoot-Around Enter door #3 3:30-6:20 Hockey Practice 6:30-9:00 North Franklin Hockey 9:00-10:30 Available Nov. 11th 8:00-9:50 Boys Hockey Practice 5:00-6:20 Girls Hockey Practice 6:30-9:30 North Franklin Hockey 9:30-10:30 Available Nov. 12th 8:00-9:50 Girls Hockey Practice 10:00-6:00 North Franklin Hockey 6:00-8:00 Public Skating 8:00-9:00 April Lauzon 9:00-10:30 Available Nov. 13th 8:00-2:00 North Franklin Hockey 2:00-4:00 Public Skating 4:00-9:00 Shamrock Figure Skating 9:00-10:30 Available...

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Schedule November 10th-16th

    Nov 10, 2016

    Thursday, Nov. 10 2-3 IATC 3-5 Sticks and Pucks 5-8:30 AMHA 8:30-9:30 Girls 9:30-10:30 A. Broomball Friday, Nov. 11 CLOSED/REMEMBRANCE DAY Saturday, Nov. 12 8-12:30 AMHA 12:30-2 Seaway Peewee A 2-4 Broomball 4-6 Glen Walter 6-9 Dangles and Dekes 9-10:30 Express Gaz Sunday, Nov. 13 9-2 AMHA 4-5 South Stormont Novice 5-6 Benedicts 6:30-8 Seaway Valley 8-9:30 Jim Ritchie Monday, Nov. 14 2-3 IATC 3-4 Sticks and Pucks 4-5 Learn to Skate 5-6 Roy Delormier 6-9 AMHA 9-10 Women’s Wild Tuesday, Nov. 15 2-3 IATC 3-5:20 Sticks & Puck 5:30-8 AMHA 8-10:00 D...

  • Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Competitive Volleyball Official Practices

    Nov 10, 2016

    Starting Mon. Nov. 7th: Monday - Kanatakon School: 5:30-7 12U team & 7:00-8:30 14U team Tuesday - St. Regis Mohawk School: 5:30-7 12U team & 7:00-8:30 14U team Thursday - St. Regis Mohawk School: 5:30-7 12U team & 7:00-8:30 14U team Starting Wed. Nov. 30th: Wednesdays St. Regis Mohawk School: 6:00-8pm 17U team Fridays St. Regis Mohawk School: 6:00-8pm 17U team Notice: 12U Parent & team Meeting is Mon. Nov. 14th at 5:00pm Kanatakon School 14U Parent & team Meeting is Mon. Nov. 14th at 6:00pm Kanatakon School 17U Parent & team Meeting is Sat....

  • Veterans Memorial Fund Drive Ending

    Nov 10, 2016

    Cheryl Jacobs and Phil Tarbell were set at Twinleaf selling raffle tickets for the Veterans Memorial Fund this past weekend. Friday, November 11, 2016 is the last day to buy a ticket at the American Legion....