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  • COMMUNITY CALL-OUT FOR MOHAWK LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

    May 12, 2016

    The Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict is posting this call out for interested individuals to submit their applications for consideration to the position of Mohawk Language Interpreter. To qualify, the individual must: a) Be a Member eighteen (18) years of age or older; b) Not be a sitting member of Council or Justice of the Peace or Justice of the Akwesasne Mohawk Court; c) Not be a sitting member of the Akwesasne Review Commission; d) Be in Good Standing under Akwesasne’s Good Standing Policy; and e) Have a criminal reference check, i...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    May 12, 2016

    Friday, May 13/16 - 12:10 pm. Offered for Marianne Cook - 4th Anniversary. Requested by Goddaughters, Liz and Daisy. Saturday, May 14/16 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered for James Mearl Jacobs - 40th Anniversary, and Elma ‘Elmie’ Jacobs - Memorial Mass. Requested by Naomi & Francis Lazore & Family. Sunday, May 15/16 - 10:00 am. Holy Mass, Pentecost Sunday and First Communion Celebration. Offered for Irene Bero Monture - Memorial Mass, and Julius Cook - Memorial Birthday. Requested by Leona Cook & Family. Tuesday, May 17/16 - 6:00 pm....

  • Notice of Expression of Interest

    May 12, 2016

    May 6, 2016 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Technical Services (DTS) is soliciting Expressions of Interest from local qualified General Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Tradespersons to perform renovation work on the Kanonhkwatsheriio Health Facility located at 31 Hilltop Drive, St. Regis, Quebec. The Kahnonkwatsheriio Health Facility renovation project is part of MCA’s ongoing investment into providing the Community with improved services. The Tendering of the work will commence in September of 2016 and be conducted in multiple a...

  • REFERENDUM CALLED FOR AKWESASNE OIÉN:KWA KAIANERÉNHSERA "AKWESASNE TOBACCO LAW"

    May 12, 2016

    TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Chief Referendum Officer (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum to enact the final draft Akwesasne Oién:kwa Kaianerénhsera “Akwesasne Tobacco Law”. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne determined that the ballot question for this referendum to be: ‘Do you approve the Akwesasne Oién:kwa Kaianerénhsera (Akwesasne Tobacco Law)?’ The Akwesasne Oién:kwa Kaianerénhsera (Akwesasne Tobacco Law) went through community consultation from November 2014 until June 2015. Information Mee...

  • INFORMATION MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR AKWESASNE OIÉN:KWA KAIANERÉNHSERA "AKWESASNE TOBACCO LAW"

    May 12, 2016

    Information Meetings have been scheduled to provide information to the community regarding the final draft Akwesasne Oíen:kwa Kaianerénhsera (Akwesasne Tobacco Law) and the referendum process to enact this Law. The following is the list of Information Meetings that have been scheduled: • District of Tsi Snaihne – Homemakers Building, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • District of Kawehno:ke – Tri-District Elders, Saturday, June 4, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • District of Kana:takon – Kanonhkwatsheri:io Atrium, Tuesday, June 7,...

  • FUN AND FAIRY TALES SPRING CRAFT FAIR

    May 12, 2016

    Saturday May 21, 2016 10am – 5pm Jumping Castle – Games – Food & Drinks Professional Pottery Demonstrations Song & Dance – Pony Rides Free admission – All ages welcome! Vendors tables call 315-769-6030 The Holy Name of Jesus Academy 337 Trippany Rd. Massena, NY 13662...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    May 12, 2016

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

  • COMMUNITY CALL-OUT FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

    May 12, 2016

    The Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict is posting this call out for interested individuals to submit their applications for consideration to the position of Sign Language Interpreter. To qualify, the individual must: a) Be a Member eighteen (18) years of age or older; b) Not be a sitting member of Council or Justice of the Peace or Justice of the Akwesasne Mohawk Court; c) Not be a sitting member of the Akwesasne Review Commission; d) Be in Good Standing under Akwesasne’s Good Standing Policy; and e) Have a criminal reference check, if s...

  • SRMT 2016-047, SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE (SRMT), 412 STATE ROUTE 37, AKWESASNE, NEW YORK 13655, UNTIL JUNE 13, 2016, 3:30 P.M. (LOCAL TIME). CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STORY PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING (8,000 +) WITH ATTACHED WOOD-FRAMED OFFICE SPACE (3,600+)

    May 12, 2016

    Complete bid announcement, “Advertisement for Bids” may be downloaded at www.srmt-nsn.gov. SRMT utilizes “Procore” construction management software for viewing and downloading copies of Bid Documents. Contact Colleen Thomas, Capital Projects Manager, at (518) 358-4205, to gain access to Procore. Preference in the award of the Contract shall be given to Indian and Alaska Native organizations and economic enterprises. Any contractor claiming Indian Preference shall give evidence, as required by the Owner, to support this at least one week pr...

  • Akwesasne Mohawk School Holds Tom Longboat Run

    May 12, 2016

    Akwesasne Mohawk School Holds Tom Longboat Run....

  • Akwesasne Mohawk School Holds Tom Longboat Run - Part 2

    May 12, 2016

    Here are additional pictures....

  • Akwesasne Mohawk School Holds Tom Longboat Run - Part 3

    May 12, 2016

    Here are additional pictures....

  • Classifieds

    May 12, 2016

    Classifieds....

  • SRC Sports Review: Boys and Girls Lax Teams keep winning

    Rachelle Garrow Hayes|May 12, 2016

    The Salmon River boys lacrosse team started the week off at Saranac Lake with a 24-6 win. The Red Storm gave the Shamrocks a hard time at first by trading goals in the first quarter. Salmon led a close 4-3 game at the end of the first. The Shamrocks shook off their bus legs for the second quarter to lead 13-5 at the half followed by a 7-1 run in the third. Skkylar Thomas led the strong Shamrock offense with five goals and five helpers. Konner Sunday added four goals and two assists while Thomas...

  • Massena Sports Roundup

    Andy Gardner|May 12, 2016

    After losing to Canton, Massena varsity boy’s lacrosse swept Northwood and Horseheads. On Tuesday, May 3, Massena lost 9-6 to visiting Canton. Kyran Sunday had a goal and an assist. Montana Pierce scored once. Nick Henrie scored three goals and an assist, Jacob Sheets scored once and Bobby Todd had a solo helper. Tyler Armstrong denied 16 shots. Jake Facey paced Canton with three goals. Andrew McCormick and Jake Mattice split netminder detail for 22 saves combined. Following a 10-8 win over Northwood on May 5, Massena narrowly downed host H...

  • 2016 NLL Divisional Finals

    May 12, 2016

    (May 9, 2016) A thrilling Division Semifinal round saw both games decided in overtime this past weekend. In the East Division Semifinal the New England Black Wolves beat the Georgia Swarm 14-13 in overtime. In the West, the Calgary Roughnecks overcame the Colorado Mammoth in overtime 11-10. The 2016 NLL Division Finals are now set with four teams left to compete for the Champion’s Cup. The Buffalo Bandits will take on the New England Black Wolves in the East Finals while the Saskatchewan Rush face off with the Calgary Roughnecks for the West F...

  • Akwesasne Chiefs Join CPJH

    May 12, 2016

    The Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce the addition of its ninth franchise member - the Akwesasne Chiefs. Gary Rini will manage the team. The Chiefs will play out of the historic A`nowara`ko:wa Arena. With seating to accommodate 3,000 people, the Chiefs will share the arena with current tenants Akwesasne Indians and Akwesasne Storm Minor Lacrosse as well as the Akwesasne Minor Hockey Association. The Chiefs will be part of an East Division, which is forming along with the Ottawa Jr. Sharpshooters. Akwesasne Chiefs...

  • Anowarako:wa Arena May 12-19, 2016

    May 12, 2016

    Thursday, May 12 5 Peanut /Paperweight 6 Novice 1 7 Peewee 1 8 Bantam Friday, May 13 Tewaaraton Festival 8am-2pm: Presentations for local Schools 5-10pm Opening, Reenactment Games: Everyone Welcome Saturday, May 14 9am-5pm Tewaaraton Festival: Re-enactment Games, Presentations, Entertainment: Everyone Welcome 7pm Jr. B Indians vs. Mississauga Sunday, May 15 9am Novice 2 vs. Gloucester 10 Peewee 2 vs. Nepean 3 11 Bantam vs. Kingston 2pm Jr. B. vs. Brampton 8-9:30 Women’s Warriors Monday, May 16 5 Novice 2 6 Peewee 1 7 Peewee 2 8 Midget 9...