A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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TRIBAL NATIONS SET TO GAIN AUTHORITY TO MAKE DISASTER DECLARATIONS DIRECTLY TO U.S. PRESIDENT Jan 29, 2013 - Washington, DC – Tribal nations will soon have the same ability provided to states to make disaster relief declarations and requests for assistance directly to the President of the United States. In a 62-36 vote on Monday night, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 152, the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, which includes amendments to allow tribal governments to make direct requests for emergency assistance to the P...
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $665 MILLION IN UNCLAIMED LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS PAID TO DATE AS A RESULT OF STATE INVESTIGATION Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that an investigation started by the Department of Financial Services in July 2011 has resulted in more than $665 million being paid to life insurance beneficiaries who were unaware that they were entitled to money from insurance companies. Before DFS put in place new regulations in 2012, insurance companies did not regularly seek out beneficiaries to pay death benefits, but...
If you aren’t familiar with her, Nina Wilson is as entrenched in the Idle No More movement as the roots are of a tree. One of the original women who founded the movement, Wilson spoke at the National Day of Action Rally for Idle No More in Ottawa on January 28. I had a chance to speak with Wilson at a coffee shop near Parliament on Monday. Wilson hails from Southeastern Saskatchewan and the Kahkewistahaw First Nation. The Idle No More Movement started with Wilson along with Sheelah Mclean, S...
The last few weeks have been especially trying. You know that old saying bad news come in threes? Well in my case it’s more like multiply it by 3 and then maybe one more time for good measure. It hasn’t been a good season for me and washing machines. I went through two by the time Christmas rolled around. Faced with the kids having a good Holiday or a new washing machine, I started trucking the laundry between home and the laundry mat. Then right after Christmas our car broke down. The truck has already been off the road since October so I was...
Richard Tahakie Peters was born on September 1, 1925. His place of birth, he claims was disputed between Ontario and Quebec due to the nonexistence of records. According to family knowledge, he was born in Tsisnaihne by a midwife. Richard’s mom was Harriet (Agatha on certificate) and his father was Mitchell Peters (Tahanientaien). His siblings, including him, added up to 5 girls and 5 boys. Richard’s wife was Ella and they were married almost 53 years. They had two daughters, Lynn and Ker...
On Monday, January 28, Ottawa saw a march of people united in solidarity. Supporters of the Idle No More movement that has seen support worldwide, gathered at Victoria Island to march on Parliament on the first day that MP’s returned to the House of Commons in the New Year. The rally began in the same way as the previous marches, both starting and ending by crossing the portage bridge from Victoria Island. Continuing up Wellington, Mondays march had a quicker cadence than previous events, n...
On Sunday, a benefit brunch was held for SaraLee Skidders at the American Legion in Akwesasne to help pay for travel to Panama City, Panama to receive continued stem cell treatments. The cost for the procedure is quite high, weighing in at $31,000 dollars, but it is for 4 weeks of treatments and physical therapy afterwards. Skidders received the treatment once before in Germany and the cost was $25,000 for only one week’s worth of treatment and even that was enough to give Skidders the a...
The Akwesasne Freedom School celebrated the 100th Day of School recently! Twinleaf donated 2 pizzas to Iawentas Nanticoke’s Pre-K Class for their celebration. They wanted to say Nia:wen kowa from everyone at Twinleaf to the Freedom School for choosing them to make their pizzas for their special day. Twinleaf is more than glad to donate to the children of Akwesasne, and were very happy to accommodate their request. The kids all said “IAWEKON” to the pizza makers, Randy, Bobbie, and Kelly! Photo...
The Garrow Family Year Unknown Melvin (Bingo), Stella, Jonathan (grandson/nephew) and Hubert (Hugie). Thank you to Sally Hamelin for sharing this photo with our readers. Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM TERM FULL-TIME POSITION (possibility of permanency) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Annual Salary: Pay Band -07 - $42,795.73 - $52,688.06 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, the Supervisor ANIHB is responsible for all patient information and registration. Performs a wide range of administrative activities, coordinates, and directs all services, personnel to ensure efficient program delivery. QUALIFICATIONS: Secondary School Diploma; 2-year office management degree in...
Division: DSS, Three Sisters Salary: $35,214.40 – 66,976.40 11.9151 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 15, 2013 Description of Position: The Program Manager is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring, and improvement of the Three Sisters Program of the Social Service Division, in support of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s organizational mission and goals. Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Social Services in developing goals, attaining/allocating human and physical reso...
Division: AdministrationSalary: $25,950 – 42,770 21-1021 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 8, 2013 Description of Position: The Family Advocate is an independent position created to help families that have experienced trauma. The family advocate will assist families in specific situations that do not otherwise meet criteria for services offered within Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal programs. Their advocacy work will focus on the needs of the family. They will assist families in navigating through agencies, such as DSS, He...
Division: Three Sisters Program Salary: $25,950 – 42,770 21-1021 Status: Full-time & Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 8, 2013 Description of Position: Provide safety and security of Three Sisters Program Safe Home property and grounds by enforcing house policies, rules and operating procedures while supervising clients. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet...
Division: IHS, Partridge House Salary: Dependent upon Qualifications Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 8, 2013 Description of Position: Assist the Clinical Director with blending trauma-informed care, expanding family education, support services and integrating culture-based healing activities into existing inpatient addiction services. Responsible for family/significant other programming, culturally relevant programming and engaging community supports. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED with a minimum of seven...
Division: Maintenance Department Salary: $17,680 – 27,518.40 37-2011 Status: Full-time & Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 8, 2013 Description of Position: Reporting to the Custodian Supervisor, the custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for all Tribal offices and public areas. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED and one to three months related experience and/or training. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in acco...
Division: Department of Social Services Salary: $25,950 – 42,770 21-1021 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 8, 2013 Description of Position: Abide by OCFS regulations in conducting Preventive/Foster Care/Adoption Services. Prepare intake for preventive/foster care/adoption. Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation. Perform a range of duties concerned with families in need or at risk of their children being placed in...
PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION (24 hours per week 12 am – 8 am) IETHINISTEN:HA - AKWESASNE FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAM Annual Salary: Pay Band 5 - $34,736.81 - $42,766.21 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the security and safety of clients through the provision of program services. QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) year Social Worker or equivalent diploma; Three (3) years experience working with women and children in crisis; Criminal reference check is mandatory; Must have e...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 IAKHIHSOHTHA Home for the Elderly 613-575-2507 Bingo every Thursday at 7:00 NOTE: TO HELP KEEP OUR TOTA’S HEALTHY, PLEASE DO NOT VISIT IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL! THANK YOU REMINDER: Please remember to sign in and out every time you stop to visit, this helps with our government funding, plus assists in case of an emergency. RSVP your attendance to all of our events and inform the kitchen staff if you will be joining your family member for lunch or supper before 11:00am, so that t...
Fri. Feb. 1st Dr. Udoeyop-by appt. Women’s Clinic 10:00-3:00 Sat. Feb 2nd No Doctor Mon. Feb. 4th Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Joelle Regnier, NP-by appt 1:00-4:00 Tues. Feb. 5th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. Feb. 6th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Joelle Regnier, NP-walk-in 5:00-8:00 Thurs. Feb. 7th Joelle Regnier, NP-by appt. 1:00-4:00...
The wampum discussion group at the Akwesasne Cultural Center is a time for informal conversation about our knowledge of wampum and related subjects integral to our understandings of culture and history. We are still using Victoria Weaver’s dissertation “Wampum as Social Practice” as the starting point of discussion for the next few meetings. It can be found on-line at Penn State’s dissertation webpage, or contact the Akwesasne Museum at 358-2461 to get a copy. February 6th, from 6 to 8pm, we will discuss only the first part of her dissert...
Tom Stacey would like to remind everyone to drop off bottles at his shed behind Bear’s Den. Thank You...
Ordering Deadline: February 8th, 2013 Place your order by 3 p.m. on the Ordering Deadline...
Featuring guest speaker: Paul Christie “One Man, One Voice, One Message” A unique drug & alcohol program that works! When: February 1, 2013 Where: Benson Center, Cornwall Time: 9:00am This program is intended to help kids with problem solving when peer pressure becomes a dominating force in decision making. For all youth grades 6 and up This event is proudly sponsored by: Akwesasne Family Wellness Center & Akwesasne Child & Family Services and A.M.B.E....
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
Events for Elders During Winter Carnival Thurs. Feb. 14th bowling in Moira at 10 A.M. Sat. Feb. 16th A to K Cards at Hogan Seniors at 6:30 P.M. Need more info. call Judy at 613-575-2736...
