St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: News & Resources

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release:
Onerahtoko:wa/May 9, 2006

For information contact:
Brendan White
Director of Public Information
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
Tel: (518) 358-2272 ext. 236
Fax: (518) 358-9675

AKWESASNE COMMUNITY URGED TO VOTE IN
SALMON RIVER SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ON MAY 16^THCommunity Members Urged to Exercise Their Right to Vote

AKWESASNE , N.Y. — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Education Committee is encouraging all Akwesasne community members to vote in next Tuesday's Salmon River School Board election. The community's support is needed to ensure our Mohawk students continue to be properly represented in the Salmon River School District . Jessica Cree-Alvarez is looking to join Akwesasne residents Stacey Adams, Corrina Bero, Ben Kelley, Emily Lauzon, and James Ransom as a member of the School Board.

Jessica Cree-Alvarez is vying for the School Board seat that will be vacated by Marion Elliot. Cree-Alvarez has dedicated her time to working with youth and is seeking an opportunity to help provide a supportive educational environment for students. Her experience as a board member of the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, as well as a coach for North Franklin Soccer, makes her qualified to represent the interests of parents and to oversee the educational instruction of our children.

The Salmon River Central School District is one of 13 districts in New York State that provides education to Native American students. It is the only one however, where the majority of the student population is Native. A vote for Jessica Cree-Alvarez will help give our children the representation they need and deserve.

Voting for Jessica Cree Alvarez on May 16^th will ensure that Mohawk tradition, culture and language continue to be preserved and promoted in the school system. Your vote supports our student's achievements in an environment that is fair and respects diversity.

To vote in the School Board election individuals need to be at least 18 years old, reside in the Salmon River School District , and be a U.S. citizen. Individuals can vote even if they do not have children attending school within the Salmon river School District .

The Akwesasne community is urged to vote in School Board election on Tuesday, May 16^th from Noon to 8 p.m. in Salmon River ’s High School auditorium.








		PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: Onerahtoko:wa/May 9, 2006 For information contact: Brendan White Director of Public Information St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Tel: (518) 358-2272 ext. 236 Fax: (518) 358-9675 AKWESASNE COMMUNITY URGED TO VOTE IN SALMON RIVER SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ON MAY 16^THCommunity Members Urged to Exercise Their Right to Vote AKWESASNE , N.Y. — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Education Committee is encouraging all Akwesasne community members to vote in next Tuesday's Salmon River School Board election. The community's support is needed to ensure our Mohawk students continue to be properly represented in the Salmon River School District . Jessica Cree-Alvarez is looking to join Akwesasne residents Stacey Adams, Corrina Bero, Ben Kelley, Emily Lauzon, and James Ransom as a member of the School Board. Jessica Cree-Alvarez is vying for the School Board seat that will be vacated by Marion Elliot. Cree-Alvarez has dedicated her time to working with youth and is seeking an opportunity to help provide a supportive educational environment for students. Her experience as a board member of the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, as well as a coach for North Franklin Soccer, makes her qualified to represent the interests of parents and to oversee the educational instruction of our children. The Salmon River Central School District is one of 13 districts in New York State that provides education to Native American students. It is the only one however, where the majority of the student population is Native. A vote for Jessica Cree-Alvarez will help give our children the representation they need and deserve. Voting for Jessica Cree Alvarez on May 16^th will ensure that Mohawk tradition, culture and language continue to be preserved and promoted in the school system. Your vote supports our student's achievements in an environment that is fair and respects diversity. To vote in the School Board election individuals need to be at least 18 years old, reside in the Salmon River School District , and be a U.S. citizen. Individuals can vote even if they do not have children attending school within the Salmon river School District . The Akwesasne community is urged to vote in School Board election on Tuesday, May 16^th from Noon to 8 p.m. in Salmon River ’s High School auditorium. --30-- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Mohawk people.