A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Ronald Thomas...
Every year the firemen from Station No. 3 stand in the freezing temperatures to make an ice rink for the youth to enjoy. It is always nice to see the youth playing hockey or just skating on this rink. A big Niawenkowa goes out to the firemen. Submitted by A. Wheesk....
Submitted by Akwesasne Community Justice Program 1. As Akwesasronon, you have the right to travel freely within the districts of your community. True or False? FALSE. Although as children we are taught by our Leaders and Elders that we do have the right to freely travel within our community; it is becoming apparent that this is not the case. According to CBSA we do not have this right and are subject to Canada’s Customs Act. 2. When you are coming from Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island), you cannot be sent for secondary search. True or False? F...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and by the time this is published, guys and gals – you’ll have 8 days to come up with a gift that has meaning and shows you care. Buying a diamond (or diamonds) is great if you have the money, but you don’t have to break the bank and ruin your budget to show someone you love that you are grateful that he/she is in your life. And for single people - don’t make Valentine’s Day a day for “couples” only. Show your friends, your Auntie’s, or that all important person in the world who showered you with...
Continued from last week. #22 - Don’t Give Her a Reason to Hate You Don’t let your anger get the best of you. Everyone argues. No couple gets along ALL of the time. There are going to be disagreements. But before your temper gets out of control, causing you to resort to foul language and name-calling, separate. Both of you need to go to separate rooms and cool off. We have ALL done it. You are SO angry that you shout out the most hateful or disgusting thing you can think of. You KNEW as soon as you said it, that it was the worst thing to say...
MASSENA POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES WEBSITE TO HELP RESIDENTS TRACK SEX OFFENDERS MASSENA Massena Police Department is making it easier for residents to track nearby sex offenders. The department has launched a new sex offender registration and public notification website called OffenderWatch®. Massena police will now be part of a nationwide network of over 5,000 law enforcement agencies, which includes over 40 New York agencies. The service enables people to search for sex offenders, who may be in close proximity to their homes, places of w...
Reprinted from Legends of the Iroquois By Tehanetorens...
Mohawk Lesson...
Norman J. Gray, 51, of Hogansburg was ticketed by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police for uninspected motor vehicle at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday, February 4. He is to appear in Tribal Court on February 24. Gabriel J. Oakes, 48, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speed in zone at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, February 4 on Cook Road. He is to appear in Bombay Town Court on March 4. Sydnie T. Garrow, 19, of Hogansburg was ticketed by Tribal Police for speed in zone at 4:32 p.m. Sunday, February...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police investigated an occurrence of shots fired at a vehicle on the Ice Bridge near St. Regis Island which occurred on the evening of January 27th, 2014. Mitchell Lahache Jocko, age 32 is charged with the following: Assault With a Weapon, Mischief to Property Endangering Life, Utter Threats, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Careless Use of a Prohibited Weapon, Pointing a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon Committing an Offense, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,...
Students at the St. Regis Mohawk School - Year Unknown These photos were from the family of a Mr. Edward Palmer. Pictures can be picked up at I.T. 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....
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Division: Environment – Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Project Salary: $20,966.40 – 40,851.20 25-3021 Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 14, 2014 Description of Position: Primary responsibility of the Apprentice is to actively participate in hands-on learning of cultural activities: Fishing and River use; Hunting and Trapping; Horticulture and Traditional Foods or Medicines and Healing. Apprentice is also responsible for learning and using the Mohawk language. Basketmaking and food preservation instruction will be offe...
Division: Tribal Police Salary: $28,204.80 – 40,851.20 43-5031 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 14, 2014 Description of Position: Receive and record complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials. Qualifications: A High school diploma or GED with computer experience. Prior dispatching experience beneficial but not required. Must submit an Au...
Division: Maintenance Salary: $20,966.40 – 28,912.00 37-2011 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 14, 2014 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 general education degree (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 abst...
Division: Group Home Salary: $20,966.40 – 39,852.80 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 14, 2014 Description of Position: Under the direct supervision of the Residential Manager, The Youth Worker is responsible for the safety, guidance, and well being of all adolescent clients. Youth Workers will be responsible for a range of duties designed to assist each client through a behavior modification based program. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Some experience working with youth. Must be at le...
Division: Family Support Salary: $20,966.40 – 28,204.80 39-9021 Status: Full-time & Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 14, 2014 Description of Position: Assist adults and children with developmental disabilities complete activities of daily living at the person’s home or in a daytime non-residential facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include teaching and assisting consumers with housekeeping skills (making beds, laundry, dishwashing), meal planning and preparation. Supervise activities at Day Program faci...
Evening course in Anjou Qc. (near Montreal). Start date March 31, 2014 1230 hours number of spaces 20 Given by the government of Canada, Québec and the Montreal School commission. To find out more about admission requirements, visist www.vtcact.ca or call 1 855 596-6668 Québec/Akwesasne Liaison Officer [email protected] Box 579, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Phone: 613-575-2348 extension 2232...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following position: • MOHAWK LANGUAGE TEACHER (anticipated) Submit application, letter of interest and current resume with references to: Angela Robert, Director of Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1, Fort Covington, NY 12937...
Part Time: 15 hours per week- mornings Rate of Pay: $10.50 per hour Responsibilities: Keep the premises of the Akwesasne Cultural Center building and grounds clean, safe and in orderly condition. Provide daily maintenance for the Center library and museum; maintain the Center grounds year round - includes snow removal & lawn care; make minor repairs; transport recycle materials; assist staff with moving furniture and storage items; other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years of age; able to...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Feb. 1st Irene Cook Feb. 3rd Frank Hutt Feb. 4th Ann Phillips, Lorraine George Feb. 5th Sylvio Bouchard, Daniel McDonald, Jann Day & Louise Cree Feb. 6th Pam Brown Feb. 7th Rita Wright & Helen Chubb Feb. 9th Arthur Herne Feb. 10th Ernie Jacobs, Sherry Cryderman, Irv MacLaren, Arthur Jacobs, William Oakes & Emily Thompson Feb. 11th Lucille Peters & Willie Jock Feb. 12th Helen Arno & Roger Caldwell Events: Feb. 7th Wii Bowling-10:30, Breathe Easy-11:00 Feb. 10th Bingo-1:00 F...
Teen Valentines Day Dance Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club February 14th, 2014 6pm-10pm...
with artist, Renée Ridgway, in the Netherlands Sunday February 23, 2014 at the Akwesasne Library / Akwesasne Cultural Center at 1:00 p.m. We will use the Journal of Early American History Volume 3, Special Issue: Early Iroquoian-European Contacts: The Kaswentha Tradition, the Two Row Wampum Belt, and the Tawagonshi Document, 2013 as a starting point for discussion. The discussion will include thoughts on what the motivation is for some of the authors’ points of view. http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/18770703/3/1 Pl...
Take a few minutes to fill out our annual survey to make your voice count in what traditional arts classes are held at the Akwesasne Museum in 2014! Please forward to any and all Akwesasró:non! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AkwesasneMuseum...
The Community Health Program would like to thank the community of Akwesasne for making this year’s flu clinics so successful. If you were unable to receive a flu shot vaccine, we encourage you to do so. You can still receive your free flu shot vaccine by stopping in the Community Health Office during the scheduled “Immunization Days”. Immunization Days are held every Wednesday & Friday from 8:30am - 3:30pm. If you have any questions regarding immunizations or the flu shot vaccine please call the Community Health Office at 613-575-2341 and a...
