PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release:
Kentenhhko:wa / November 1 , 2005

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

SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE AT TRIBAL CLERK’S OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 8th

AKWESASNE , NY – A representative of the U.S. Social Security Administration will be at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, November 8th to assist tribal members. Tammy Finnegan will be available from 1:30-3:30pm every second Tuesday of each month to help with Social Security services, claims and benefits. Tribal Members are asked to keep this date in mind with submitting new applications or seeking replacement cards.

Due to the limited time available to deal with Social Security issues, applications for tribal enrollment and status cards will not be available during this time. Should you require enrollment for yourself or a child, please ensure that it is completed and processed before this date.

For more information, please contact the Tribal Clerk’s Office at (518) 358-2272 (ext. 183). For Social Security matters, contact the Ogdensburg Social Security Office at (315) 393-1417.

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The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Mohawk people.