A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Looking Back – Photos of 2017...
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WATERTOWN, NY (Jan. 8, 2018) — This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage. Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This is in addition to seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and hectic holiday schedules collectively c...
The USDA Farm Service Agency would like to remind farmers, agricultural producers and land owners there are a variety of programs available to provide assistance due to weather losses including excessive cold, blizzards and icy conditions. Producers with losses are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency as soon as possible after a loss is apparent. Timeframes to report losses vary across programs from 30 to 90 days. Documentation of losses including dated pictures, veterinarian records, production records, purchase records and other...
11 marks the 20th anniversary of Ice Storm '98. These pictures were originally featured in Indian Time Newspaper in Volume 16 Issue #1, January 30, 1998! They were taken by Emily Tarbell. Niawen to Emily for digging them out for us 20 years later! If you have photos of the Ice Storm you want to share with Akwesasne, send them to [email protected] or you can bring them into our office and we can scan them, which only takes a couple of minutes, and give them right back to you. Do you have any...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Dec. 28 to Jan. 4: Police say they charged four people with impaired driving on New Year’s Day: Brian E. Terrance, 33, of Hogansburg, charged with driving while intoxicated and fail to keep right; Benjamin D. Light, 22, of Hogansburg charged with DWI and speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone); Jason W. Ransom, 35, of Fort Covington charged with felony DWI; Robert C. Green, 49, of Akwesasne, Ontario charged with first-degree AUO (felony), traffic device violation, misdemeanor DWI and failure to stop at s...
LOCATION: Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club SALARY: $10.00 per hour not to exceed 29 hours weekly HOURS OF WORK: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, occasional weekends. REPORTS TO: Program Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 23, 2018 by 4:00 p.m. The philosophy of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is to create a safe and positive environment while providing educational and cultural programs geared to meet the needs of youth, focusing on self-responsibility, maturity, and growth. The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Recreation and Leisure Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the activity programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents who present with a wide range of physical and psycho-social abilities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Currently enrolled in, or completed, a diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related fields from a community colleg...
Back by popular demand, TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) will present the program High Tea with the Moore Family on Saturday, January 13 from 2:30-4:00pm. At this program, participants will enjoy the tastes of British tea customs with London-born home cook Fran Moore and her daughter Maggie McKenna. Fran will discuss the intricacies of the British afternoon and evening meals as her mother taught her and she has passed on to her daughters. Fran and Maggie will prepare a variety of traditional teatime treats like sandwiches,...
LOCATION: Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club SALARY: $10.00 per hour not to exceed 20 hours weekly HOURS OF WORK: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, occasional weekends. REPORTS TO: Assistant Director FLSA: Non-Exempt DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 23, 2018 by 4:00 p.m. The philosophy of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is to create a safe and positive environment while providing educational and cultural programs geared to meet the needs of youth, focusing on self-responsibility, maturity, and growth. The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and the Clinical Coordinator, the general purpose of the Case Supervisor/Educator Instructor position is to provide, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate specialized educational programs for IATC clientele. The incumbent is responsible for providing shift supervision to ensure client monitoring within the prescribed program plan and delivery of educational programming. The Educational Instructor will assist in client reintegration back into a normal school or...
On Thursday, January 25th at 5:00 PM at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Office there will be a presentation by Tasha Guatney. Tasha is finishing up her masters on solitary Bees, namely the Leaf Cutters and or Mason Bees (Pollination Biology - Masters degree). She also has degrees in Environmental Science - BS, Horticulture - BS, Sustainable Agriculture - AS and a degree in Natural Resources - AS. The presentation will discuss on how beneficial it is to have these bees around for your crops and your honey bees. Regular Monthly Meeting...
Join the Getting Fitter with Age class to learn how to use simple movements and low-tech equipment to increase your fitness. We will work on Falls prevention (balance, stretching, and low impact aerobics). This is a 10-week program from January 11 through March 15, 2018 from 10-11AM in the Sweet Grass Manor Common Room. For more information please contact Rachel George (613) 575-2341 ext. 3241 [email protected]....
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $14 per hour Closing Date: January 16, 2018, 4:00 pm Native Preference in hiring Background check for employment Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Manage 80 units with move-in, move-out, lease, re-certify, inspections. • Submits reports for subsidized rental units to appropriate agency. • Record payments and notify tenants in arrears. • Supervisory duties over Maintenance Department including work assignments, training, performance appraisal, discipline. • Scheduling repairs, work o...
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Manfred Ransom, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Saturday, January 13, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Reginald Mitchell, Birthday 5th Anniversary Memorial Mass and Russell Mitchell 14th Birthday Anniversary Memorial Mass. Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 10:00 AM - Offered for: Sarah and Noah Ransom, Manfred and Orlo Ransom, Memorial Mass. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Joseph Rourke, Birthday Anniversary Memorial Mass. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE - 10:00 AM...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to invite qualified general contractors to submit stipulated price tenders for the interior renovations of the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility. The total renovated area is approximately 1466sm (15,780sf) that ranges over the course of two floors. Work includes interior alterations to the existing building along with interior fit-up to the vacant first floor of the building’s addition. The building will remain in operation throughout the construction process and executed by phased construction. Tende...
In order for the Akwesasne Membership Board to determine if an application for Akwesasne Membership will be approved or denied, the Board must consider the following criteria: a) Whether the applicant was born in the community b) Commitment to Mohawk culture, traditions, lifestyle, and knowledge of language and customs c) Individual or family ties to Members of the community d) Member of a Clan e) Degree of involvement in the affairs of the community f) Reasons for wanting to be a member This criteria is in Section 11 of the Akwesasne Membershi...
The Mohawks of Akwesasne passed MCR 2016/17 #075 Akwesasne Oie’n:kwa Kaianere’nhsera (Akwesasne Tobacco Law) recognizing the Akwesasne Licensing Commission as the body having authority and responsibility to administer Tobacco Licensing Laws and to issue licenses to conduct business in the Territory of Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Licensing Commission is currently operating with an interim body until Council appoints interested, capable community members who will be actively involved in fulfilling the responsibility of the Akwesasne Licensing Com...
“As of January 1, 2018, Ontario residents 24 years of age or younger will be covered for eligible prescription drugs that are listed on the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) or the Exceptional Access Drugs formularies.” This initiative will allow all eligible clients to have their medications billed directly to the OHIP + Program for payment. The ANIHB program will not process any claims for any clients who are eligible for coverage through this new provincially funded program. The claims must be processed through an Ontario Pharmacy (Point of ser...
Pursuant to the Akwesasne Election Law 2005/2006-192, the Executive Director (formerly known as the Chief Administrative Officer) for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is announcing the date of the next Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election. The current Akwesasne Election Law established through MCR 2005/2006-192 stands, and any amendments currently under consideration through the amendment process will not be finalized prior to the next election. In accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, Section 3. (12) states: “The Chief A...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will hold District and General Meetings on the following dates in January: Kana:takon District: Monday, January 15th | St. Regis Rec Centre | 6PM Kawehno:ke District: Monday, January 15th | Kawehno:ke Rec Centre | 6PM Tsi Snaihne District: Tuesday, January 16th | Tsi Snaihe Rec Centre | 6PM MCA General Meeting: Thursday, January 25th | Tsi Snaihne Rec Centre | 6PM Council looks forward to your attendance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mohawk Government at 613-575...
The PICKUP date for: Kana:takon @ the St. Regis Recreation Center is Tuesday, JANUARY 16th, 2018 from 11am-4pm. Tsi Snaihne @ the TsiSnaihne Homemakers is Tuesday, JANUARY 16th, 2018 from 1:00-5:00pm. Kawehno:ke @ the A’nowarakowa Arena is Wednesday, JANUARY 17th, 2018 from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions please call CARLEE OAKES in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Jan. 13th Richard A. Herne Jan. 14th Sally Benedict Jan. 15th Jake LaFrance Jan. 16th Marlene McGregor Jan. 17th Jeffra Montroy & Keith Edwards Events: Jan. 11th – Tai Chi for Arthritis-10:00; Haircuts-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Aquatic Program @ Diabetes Center-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Jan. 12th – Virtual Bowling-10:00; Jan. 15th – Closed. Jan. 16th – Pharmacist Presentation-11:00; Craft Class-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Aquatic Program @ Diabetes Center-1:00; Jan. 17th – Lori Oake...
