A Voice from the Eastern Door
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“Recycle, Reuse and Recraft” Artwork and Craft Contest Recycled Artwork and Craft Contest for Students Saturday, February 14th 1:00-3:00 St. Regis Mohawk School How it Works: Make a Recycled piece of artwork or make a craft out of recycling materials. Use your imagination and creativity. Here are some ideas of recycled things you can use for your art or craft project: Aluminum cans, telephone books, old clothes, t-shirt, paper, newspapers, plastics, cardboard, magazines, junk mail, egg cartons, milk cartons, empty boxes, clean cans & jars, sma...
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This is a Mohawk story about a village on the bend of a river a long time ago. On one sunny day, a hunter was out in the forest looking for game. While walking along a trail, he stumbled on a hole. He stood back, scratched his head, and thought to himself; ‘’This wasn’t here yesterday.’’ He went up hill to get a better look at the hole. His hair stood up. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. That hole was not just any hole; it was the footprint of a bear. Cautiously and very quietly, the hunter followed the trail. It circled the village a...
If you reside within the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s jurisdiction, are you aware that new Canadian legislation on Matrimonial Real Property will give Canada the right to determine how your property is divided should your family separate? Unless the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passes a referendum to accept its own Couples Property Law, called Iatathrona Raotiientahtsera Law, Canada will apply their rules to our households and families. Akwesasne’s Couples Property Law was written by Akwesasne community members who understand Mohawk cul...
Buffalo, NY (February 11, 2015)-- A lottery sweepstakes scam is using the Better Business Bureau’s name and reputation in an attempt to rob consumers in Upstate New York and other parts of the country. BBB is warning everyone to beware of calls from area code 876 (Jamaica)which is known to be used by scam artists. Recent reports claim the caller is with Better Business Bureau, representing a Jamaican lottery for Mega Millions. BBB has no connection with Mega Millions or any other lottery. “Scammers are using our trusted name in order to gai...
The demolition project for the Seaway International Bridge/Three Nations Bridge requires a detour and changes in traffic along Brookdale Avenue in Cornwall. Beginning on February 9, Brookdale Avenue was closed from 2nd Street to 7th Street (the traffic circle) with a detour using Cumberland Street. This detour is expected to last for three months. Please see the map below for the detour route. Beginning on March 17, traffic coming to and from Kawehno:ke and the U.S. will be rerouted to a...
The Friends of the RMSP Nature Center, Inc. are hosting a week of daycamps from February 16th – February 20, 2015 from 10 - 11:30am for kids ages 6-12. These programs will focus on the many aspects of surviving in the winter. February 16th will take place at the Nature Center Trails. February 17th -20th will be at the Power Authority Visitor Center. Topics will include building winter shelters, learning how to use a magnetic compass, how to find water and food and how to signal for help. Please dress for the weather, most days will include o...
Community members are reporting they have been receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of National Grid. The fraudulent callers are asking for personal information and some are threatening to shut-off services if immediate payment is not made over the phone. Although National Grid does contact customers about past due balances and payment options, direct payment is an option but is never demanded as a prerequisite for continued service. Customers should verify they are speaking with a National Grid representative....
Contest Rules -Take a PICTURE of your team with the recycled item at time of purchase. -Each team member MUST create a NEW item out of the SINGLE PURCHASED RECYCLED item. Then Recycle it Forward to the next team member. -A total of 4 recycled projects are required -Take a picture of EACH team member WITH their creative craft upon completion. -PRINT all FIVE (5) PICTURES and submit to Louise’s Boutique for judging. Team Registration -Register your team at Louise’s Boutique (Log Cabin Beaver Meadow Rd) -Teams of four (4) required! -Name your tea...
A parade through Hogansburg during the 1970's, Troop 91 Brownies or Girls Scouts from St. Regis, Quebec. Photographs provided by Derrick Lafrance. 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....
The exhibit entitled Skywalkers: The Legacy of the Mohawk Ironworker at the World Trade Center that runs from Wednesday, February 4, 2015 through Thursday, March 12, 2015 will show tintype portraits of Mohawk ironworkers who worked in the recovery effort after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and who are constructing the new World Trade Center buildings. Artist Melissa Cacciola created the portraits using the nineteenth-century tintype technique, using antique lenses and handmade film. The exhibit can be seen by appointment only....
Pay Level SP 05 $48,569.78 - $52,533.07 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for assessing, designing, implementing, monitoring and the maintenance of all information technology systems throughout the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: College diploma in an Information Technology related field with five years of specific job experience. Working knowledge of networking standards and protocols; working knowledge of client server based systems; working knowledge in all areas of...
Division: Broadband – Akwesasne TV Job Code: 27-2012.01 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: The tasks and duties of the TV Producer are to plan and coordinate various aspects of TV productions, stage or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing and arranging financing. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts, Mass Communications or related field and 2+ year experience in a previous producer position or related areas; 5 years of t...
Division: Health Services, Mental Health Job Code: 29-2061 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: Assist the Mental Health counselors, Psychiatrist and program director with meeting mental health client’s needs. Generally provides support education and advocacy to clients and coordinate service delivery with other agencies. Assist with health monitoring and management of mental health clients and provide mental health outreach in the community. Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse with a...
Division: Community & Family Services, Three Sisters Program Job Code: 11-9151 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the Three Sisters Program of the Community & Family Services (CFS) Division, in support of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s organizational mission and goals. The Program Manager collaborates with the CFS Director in developing goals, attaining/allocating human and physical re...
Division: Community & Family Services, Family Support Program Job Code: 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 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 fa...
Division: Environment Job Code: 19-2041 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: The Environmental Resource Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with State, Provincial and Federal environmental representatives on water quality issues within the Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River basin. They will advocate and communicate the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe positions on environmental quality and protection within the framework of the IJC Great Lakes Water Quality agreement. They will...
Division: Social Services Job Code: 23-2011 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Saint Regis Mohawk Social Services Division, is responsible to assist the SSD Attorney by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree with Paralegal certification and three years relevant ex...
Division: Tribal Historic Preservation – Records Department Job Code: 43-6014 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: To provide administrative support to the Records Manager/Database Administrator in maintaining and delivering the records management program to all Tribal departments and employees. Will ensure efficient and effective support for all records management activities and contribute to the ongoing development and implementation to improve systems and processes. Will ensure the in...
Division: Facilities Management Job Code: 49-9071 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: Keep the premises of Tribal building and grounds in clean and orderly condition. General maintenance duties include painting and/or repairing masonry, woodwork, drywall, equipment and furnishings of Tribal buildings. Other duties may be assigned. Ground maintenance duties include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removal of weeds, raking and disposal of leaves and refuse. Included will be the maintenance of...
Division: Administration Job Code: 47-2111 Status: Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: The Per Diem Certified Electrician shall be available for on-call and planned electrical jobs. The incumbent will be responsible for electrical lay-outs, assembly, installation, testing, troubleshooting and repairs to electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. Their plans of new or modified installations will minimize waste of materials, provide access...
Division: Education, Early Childhood Development Program Job Code: 25-9031 Status: Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that programming is age appropriate, meets best practice standards and enhances each child’s individual level of development. This person acts as a mentor for the teaching staff by modeling best practices in the classroom, overseeing curriculum development and program im...
Division: Education, Early Childhood Development Program Job Code: 25-9041 Status: Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 20, 2015 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Education Supervisor, the Substitute is responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development. Qualifications: A High School Diploma with a minimum of one year experience working in...
Division: Environment – Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program Job Code: 25-1062 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 27, 2015 Description of Position: Primary responsibility of the Master will be to work with the Apprentices on a daily basis, instructing them on traditional cultural practices of our ancestors in the area of traditional medicines & healing. Qualifications: Knowledge of traditional activities involving traditional medicines & healing. Subject to Fleet and Background Policies. Obtain complete job descriptions on...
Division: Health Services, A/CDP - Prevention Job Code: 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enníska/February 27, 2015 Description of Position: Promote an alcohol and drug free lifestyle in the community by doing lectures, distributing literature, getting businesses to promote sober living, etc. Provide community members and schools with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Qualifications: C.P.S. preferred or high school diploma or equivalent with...
