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  • Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community ROAST BEEF & CORN BREAD DINNER

    Feb 23, 2012

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012 ST. REGIS RECREATIONAL CENTER 5:00-8:00PM $25.00 PER PERSON Join us for a Fundraising Dinner for the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community & Language Programs. Enjoy great food, music, friends and family! Tom “Sakokwenionkwas” Porter Speech Live music with the River Mohawk Band Call for information and tickets: 518-358-2118 or 518-358-3381...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Feb 23, 2012

    PO Box 101 - Akwesasne, Que .H0M 1A0 OR P.O. Box 1043 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact Diane King [email protected]...

  • February is the peak of the flu season

    Feb 23, 2012

    February is the peak of the flu season. If you didn’t get your flu shot the first time around, it’s not too late. Come on in and see us at Community Health during the month of February. P.S. Don’t forget to wash your hands! MCA Community Health Program (613) 575-2341 Ext 3219/ 3218...

  • Akwesasne Medical Clinic Schedule 613-575-2341 ext. 3214

    Feb 23, 2012

    Fri. Feb. 24th Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9:00-11:30 Fri. Feb. 25th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. Feb. 27th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 9:00-11:15 Tues. Feb. 28th Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9:00-11:00 Wed. Feb. 29th No Doctor Labs 8:30-10:00 Thurs. March 1st No Doctor...

  • kawehno:ke Medical Clinic Schedule 613-932-5808

    Feb 23, 2012

    Fri. Feb. 24th No Doctor Mon. Feb. 27th Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Tues. Feb. 28th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. Feb. 29th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Thurs. March 1st No Doctor...

  • Tax Clinic for Elders

    Feb 23, 2012

    Unites States tax clinic for Elders of Akwesasne at the Tri-District Elders Center in Kawehnoke. Fully retired Akwesasne elders are eligible to have their 2011 tax return processed at no charge. The tax clinic will be held on February 28th, 2012 beginning at 1pm. Barbara L. Montour, CPA of BDO will prepare complimentary US tax returns. You must attend the clinic to qualify to have your 2011 tax return processed at no charge. Please bring your 2011 tax documents as well as your 2010 tax return with you. We look forward to seeing you. Call...

  • Winter Staycation!

    Feb 23, 2012

    Winter Staycation at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club from 2/21/12 to 2/24/12! During winter break the Club will be open from 8am-5pm for the first 80 Club members to register with Haylee Sunday! The Club members will go on two field trips and have several special presentations during their Staycation. For more information please call the Club at 518-358-9911....

  • Office of the Chief Referendum Officer

    Feb 23, 2012

    Community Notice The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has recently concluded negotiations with the Canadian Federal Government regarding the Kawehno:ke-Easterbrook Specific Claim on January 5, 2012 which is a “Loss of Use Claim” that was accepted by Canada for negotiations. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has authorized that a referendum be held to decide on the approval or non-approval of the proposed Final Settlement Agreement. In accordance with Section 4 of the Kawehno:ke-Easterbrook Settlement Agreement Referendum Regulations dated January 21,...

  • Please save your empties! Benefit for SRC 8th grade Class Trip to Boston

    Feb 23, 2012

    BOTTLE DRIVE & COOK-OUT Saturday, March 3rd #9 gas station hot dogs, hamburgers and soda, for sale. Having a NASCAR party? Save your empties for the bottle drive. We can pick up your bagged empties! Contact Nicole McDonald at 518-651-9889 or Lori Green at 518-358-6650 to schedule your pick up or for more information....

  • Akwesasne Mohawk Court Reminder

    Feb 23, 2012

    (second Wednesday of the month) To those who have received offence tickets from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police returnable for: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Should you wish to dispute a ticket and access legal advice, at no cost, please arrive at 5:30 pm. Court begins promptly at 6:00 pm Where a ticket is unchallenged, to avoid court costs of $25.00, it is advisable to pay any fine prior to the court date listed on the ticket. Payment (cash, cheque, money order) can be made at the following locations: • Akwesasne Mohawk Court Administration, CIA # 3...

  • Community Annoucement RE: SERVICE CANADA REPRESENTATIVES

    Feb 23, 2012

    (Akwesasne, February 6, 2012) If you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance, • Employment Insurance, • Birth Registration and Birth Certificate applications • Services for Children &Youth and other government Programs, Service Canada Representatives are available on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 (CIA#3) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to answer your questions. Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. They are also available on the four...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    Feb 23, 2012

    A By-Election was held on Saturday February 11, 2012 for the Akwesasne Membership Board. Official results: District of Kawehnoke 4 year board member: Clarissa Jacobs 17 Joanne Jocko 21 Joanne Jocko is declared the successful candidate. The deadline for appeals in relation to the election process was Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6:00p.m. No appeals were received. Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer February 21, 2012...

  • Community meeting announcement

    Feb 23, 2012

    Community meeting this Saturday February 25, 2012 at the Tri-District Elders Center, Kawenoke, 9:30 a.m. to discuss Alternative Energies and economic development projects. This will be an information session on the benefits of Solar Power projects and Waste to Energy Technologies. This meeting is being organized by Mohawk Sun in coordination with MCA. Everyone welcome. Coffee and doughnuts to be served....

  • BENEFIT TRIVIA NIGHT For Team Turtle Island Tata’s Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

    Feb 23, 2012

    Friday, February 24th at Brass Horse Bar & Grill Registration starts at 6 pm Trivia will start at 7 pm Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams (lucky winners could win sens hockey tix) Mohawk Auction on baskets will be available Food will be served at intermission Trivia master is the one and only Reen Cook This benefit is for Team Turtle Island Tata’s who will be walking in 29 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Boston, Ma. on May 19th-20th....

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF LAND DISPUTE

    Feb 23, 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 April 5, 2012. Complainant: Inez N. Cook, Akwesasne, NY Respondent: Michael Swamp, Akwesasne, NY Disputed land in question: Lot# 545 Claim File #: LD-2012-002COO Brief Description of Nature of Dispute: Determine Ownership of Property, Alleged wrongful sale....

  • Tsi Snaihne Diagnostic and Wellness Center

    Feb 23, 2012

    AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Focus Meetings for Kanatakon and Kawehnoke have been scheduled during the Kawehnoke District Meeting on February 27th at the Kawehnoke Recreation Centre at 6:00pm. For more information you may contact the Mohawk Government Office at 575 – 2348....

  • Community Notice

    Feb 23, 2012

    AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – On January 31, 2012, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Canada. This MOU restructured and simplified estate administration for local community members. Although MCA will not have jurisdiction or authority over estates (only administrative duties), nor will this MOU be a mechanism to open closed estate files, this is the first step of recognition by Canada of Akwesasne’s jurisdiction in the area of estates man...

  • Red Raider Boys Heading to Hockey Finals

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|Feb 23, 2012

    The Red Raiders Boys hockey squad methodically shutout a well prepared Canton team, 4-0, in the Division 1 Semi Finals. The Red Raiders chipped away at the Bears each period with the first goal being scored at 8:51 in the first period by Conner Dix off a play by Brantly Adams. At 12:33 into the second period Jayden Wood put the Raiders ahead, 2-0 with assists from Adams and Jake Holcomb. In the third frame Massena added two more goals to insure the win. Luke Bender scored with his signature...

  • A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Schedule

    Feb 23, 2012

    February 23-29, 2012 Thursday, Feb. 23 5 IP 6 GAME: Atom vs. Alexandria 7 Peewee 8 Midget Friday, Feb. 24 11-12 Matt Stone 3:30-5:30 ASC 5:30-7:30 Powerskating 7:30-9 Public Skating 9-10:30 Sticks & Pucks Saturday, Feb. 25 8 a.m. Powerskating 9-12 ASC 12 IP 2 Peewee 3-4:30 Midget 6-8:00 Public skating 8-10 Sticks & Pucks Sunday, Feb. 26 10-3 IP Funday 3-4:30 M. Samson Monday, Feb 27 11-12:30 R. Swamp 6:30 Peewee 8 Midget Tuesday, Feb. 28 6:00 Atom 8:00 Midget Wednesday, Feb 29 4-6 Akw. Skating Club 7:05 Game: Warriors vs Danville You may email...

  • Akwesasne Warriors

    Feb 23, 2012

    Professional “A” Team from Akwesasne Federal Hockey League Schedule Local players include: Adam Thompson, Wallace Thompson, Kiawentonteh Casey Swamp, Nick Montour, Jacobs Lazore, Ian Mitchell Thurs. Feb. 23 Akwesasne vs. Brooklyn at Aviator 7:35pm Fri. Feb. 24: Akwesasne vs. Danbury at Danbury 7:35pm Sat. Feb. 25: Akwesasne vs. New Jersey at Capital One IV 7:35pm Wed. Feb. 29: Danville vs. Akwesasne at Anowarako:wa Arena 7:05pm Fri. Mar. 2: 1000 Islands vs. Akwesasne at Anowarako:wa Arena 7:35pm Sat. Mar. 3: 1000 Islands vs. Akwesasne at Ano...

  • Mohawk Valley Community College

    Feb 23, 2012

    Mens Hockey Schedule Local players are Kevin Davey, Pete Porter, Kyle Roundpoint, Eric Sisto, Trey Smoke, Jacob Swamp, Nolan Thomas, Evan Thompson Feb. 25-26 Nationals at Monroe CC...

  • NLL Schedule

    Feb 23, 2012

    Akwesasne players for Buffalo Bandits: Mike Thompson, Brandon Francis, Jeremy Thompson, Dwight Bero FRI. FEB 24 Rochester Knighthawks vs. Toronto Rock at Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON 7pm Philadelphia Wings vs. Edmonton Rush at Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB 9pm Calgary Roughnecks vs. Colorado Mammoth at Pepsi Center, Denver, CO 9pm Minnesota Swam vs. Washington Stealth at Comcast Arena, Everett, WA 11 pm...

  • Akwesasne Youth Compete At Massena Jr Wrestling Tournament

    Feb 23, 2012

    Four Mohawk youths competed this past Saturday, February 18th, at the 35th Annual Massena Junior Wrestling Tournament at the Massena HS. All four train with the Massena Junior program and are beginners in this ancient sport. Rakwirahes Pembleton worked his first opponent for a second round pin on his way to a 2nd place trophy in the 7/8 age group in the 82 lb weight class. Tehokwirathe Barreiro placed 3rd in the 70 lb weight class with two exciting matches, one an overtime loss and the other...

  • Tri Town Timberwolves Squirt Team

    Feb 23, 2012

    Tri Town Timberwolves Squirt Team with Akwesasne’s Jasmine Pyke, won first place in the 2012 Northern Zone Tier III Sectionals this weekend. They won against North Franklin, Thousand Islands, Ogdensburg, Alex Bay, and tied Saranac Lake. They are seeded first to go to state championships in Onondaga March 2-4, 2012. Congratulations Timberwolves!...

  • MAKE A WISH SOFTBALL ON SNOW TOURNAMENT

    Feb 23, 2012

    Amvets Clubhouse-Whippleville Road, Malone ALL DAY MARCH- 3rd & 4th, 2012 Come join the fun at the “Mitchell/Poupore” annual Make-A-Wish Softball on Snow. Fun for the whole family to enjoy. Championship game will be held on Sunday, March 4th at 4:00. Meet our Make-A-Wish Angels from our local area. Any teams which are interested in taking part in this event, please contact Allen Marshall at 483-8482 or Linda Mitchell at 483-7228. Food & drinks will be served both days-Prizes will be raffled off on Sunday. DJ on Saturday-March 3rd from 6:0...

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