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  • ONTARIO REQUIRING RENEWAL OF OLD OHIP CARDS

    Feb 12, 2015

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that recently Service Ontario began requiring individuals who hold the old “red and white” Ontario health cards to renew them. Previously, these older-version cards would not expire, and this is no longer the case. Letters have been mailed to individuals and should not be ignored. After Service Ontario mails three letters without response, the individual’s card will be invalid resulting in a loss of health insurance coverage. Cards can be renewed by visiting any Service Ontario offic...

  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Feb 12, 2015

    Duties consist of the following: • Greet clients by phone and in person direct to their destination • Log and route all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries • Minute taking for MIHC and HHDFCI Board and staff meetings • Clerical work, manage Board Room Rental and Program events • Assist in Finance Department and Housing Programs • Assist Executive Director • Report writing, compiling statistical reports, correspondence • Office upkeep, tracking, supplies ordering, basic cleaning Qualifications: The incumbent will be required to hav...

  • OHCHR CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: SENIOR INDIGENOUS FELLOW POSITION

    Feb 12, 2015

    The Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section (IPMS) at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking an indigenous person to fill the position of “Senior Fellow” for a duration of four months (1 June – 30 September 2015). Please note that the deadline to apply to this position is: 26 February 2015. The Senior Indigenous Fellowship aims at giving the selected indigenous person a better understanding of the international human rights system and mechanisms, especially those dealing with indigenous issues. Through this...

  • BUS DRIVER

    Feb 12, 2015

    Duties consist of the following: • Drive passengers from MIHC Rental Properties to various activities 3 mornings Monday, Wednesday & Friday weekly • Purchase supplies for office & maintenance department • Assist in planning trip schedule • General upkeep of bus requesting repairs as needed • Keep the vehicle clean and sanitary • Immediately notify office for any absence or delays • Keep daily log of passengers, mileage & destinations Qualifications: • Must have a valid CDL driver’s license • Must have a clean driving record • Must be a minimum...

  • AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICES (AMPS) Entry-level – 1st Class CONSTABLE

    Feb 12, 2015

    Starting Annual Salary: ($47,638.30 – $84,374.75) SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the incumbent will be responsible for the performance of public duties associated with maintaining and fostering community peace and social order within the framework of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Services Philosophy. To investigate criminal, non-criminal and traffic occurrences within an assigned patrol area. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma OR Equivalent; at least 19 years of age; Canadian Social Insurance Number r...

  • Tota News

    Feb 12, 2015

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Events: Feb. 12th – HC4HL-9:30-12:00; Advisory Board Meeting-10:30; Valentine’s Day Games-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Feb. 13th – Early Lunch 11:00; Computer Skills-10:00; Feb. 16th – Closed; Feb. 17th – Yoga-10:00; Green Food Bag Pickup-12:00; Shopping-1:00; Feb. 18th – Vitals-10:00 Birthdays: Feb. 13th Diane Boots Feb. 14th Leslie Barnes & Linda Printup Feb. 17th Hazel Bero & Clark Lazore Feb. 18th Barbara Garrow Feb. 19th Joyce Laffin and Phyllis Jacobs IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for th...

  • Chicken Dinner for Benefit for SRC Mohawk Club

    Feb 12, 2015

    Made by Big E’s February 20th, 2015 11 am until all is sold Pick up at Mohawk Nation Cookhouse Deliver of 10 or more orders Call 518-651-1001 Benefit for SRC Mohawk Club cultural exchange with the Santa Fe Indian School...

  • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 EXT. 3215

    Feb 12, 2015

    Fri. Feb. 13th Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-12:00-walk-in 2:00-3:30-by appt. Mon. Feb 16th Closed Tues. Feb. 17th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-by appt. Wed. Feb. 18th Dr. Forson 2:00-3:30-walk-in 4:00-6:30-by appt. Thurs. Feb. 19th No Doctor...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Feb 12, 2015

    Fri. Feb. 13th No Doctor Mon. Feb. 16th Closed Tues. Feb. 17th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Wed. Feb. 18th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Thurs. Feb. 19th Dr. Tremblay 1:00-3:00-walk-in...

  • Akwesasne Dental Clinic 613-575-2341 ext. 3208

    Feb 12, 2015

    Dr. Daniel Hovsepian DMD Monday – Thursday 8:00am-6:15pm Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    Feb 12, 2015

    The Iatathrona Raotiientahtsera “Couples Property Law” Referendum Officers will be going door to door to get your vote starting on Monday February 16, 2015. Here is the list of Referendum Officers: Jeffery Arquette Nathan Cole Kayla Cook Vanessa David Brant Garrow Summer Rain Herne Johanne Jackson Elisha King Joanne King Lazore Iakohonwentsiawakon Mitchell Joan Mitchell Barbara Smoke Kolby Smoke Stephanie Smoke Ashley D. Thompson Ashley R. Thompson Chelsey Thompson Dacey Thompson Tia Thompson Veronica Thompson...

  • 2015 Akwesasne Winter Carnival Corn Soup Cook Off!

    Feb 12, 2015

    Sponsored by the Native North American Travelling College Saturday February 14th, 2015 12:00-1:00pm Held at the Seniors Center, 29 Business Park Road, Akwesasne Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place If you are known for your delicious and exquisite corn soup, then come join the Traveling College for our first Corn Soup Cook Off! Each entry will be judged by originality, presentation, taste and overall impression. For more information and to register your dish, please call Victoria Ransom at (613)-932-9452. Set up will start at 12:00pm and judging...

  • 2015 AKWESASNE WINTER CARNIVAL Cake Contest

    Feb 12, 2015

    Date: Sunday, February 15th, 2015 Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm Location: St. Regis Mohawk School Cafeteria Rules: Cake decoration must be “WINTER” themed. Cakes MUST be homemade NOT store bought. Cakes must be dropped off by NOON. Cakes will be judged by community members. Judging will take place between 12pm-4pm. Cakes will be judged on (2) categories 1. Decoration 2. Taste 1st place prizes will be awarded in each category. For more information contact: Melissa Conners-Chamberlain @ 518-358-2272 Ext. 402...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatskà:hon Green Food Box Program

    Feb 12, 2015

    The pickup date for Kanatakon is Tuesday, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 from 11:00-4:00 at the St. Regis Recreation. The pickup date for Cornwall Island is Wednesday, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 from 11:00-4:00 at the A’nowarakowa Arena. If you have any questions please call Heather Mitchell in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Feb 12, 2015

    PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...

  • COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR IATATHRÓNA RAOTIIENTÁHTSERA (COUPLES PROPERTY LAW) REFERENDUM

    Feb 12, 2015

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be hosting a series of informational meetings regarding an upcoming referendum on the Iatathróna Raotiientáhtsera (Couples Property Law). Please attend any of the following meetings to receive information on how this law and referendum impacts you: District of Tsi Snaihne: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center (General Meeting) Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 6 p.m. Southern Portion of Akwesasne: Office of the Aging Seniors Center – Tsi Tetewatatkens Thursday, February 12, 2015, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. SUMMARY: On Dec...

  • Chicken BBQ & Mohawk Auction

    Feb 12, 2015

    Benefiting the St. Regis Mohawk School National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) WHEN: Friday, February 13, 2015 WHERE: St. Regis Mohawk School Multi-Purpose Room TIME: 11:00-all is sold COST: $12 per dinner (includes chicken, linguini salad, baked beans, salt potatoes, roll, dessert & bottled water) Delivery available for 10 or more orders Pre-orders encouraged, contact Ellen Cook at 518-358-2763 or [email protected] MOHAWK AUCTION TICKETS AVAILABLE ALL DAY...

  • Jamboree for Joe Phillips

    Feb 12, 2015

    North Country music legend, Joe Phillips, is battling Stage 4 Lung cancer. A Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday February 15, 2015 at the American Legion, E. Orvis Street, Massena starting at 1:00. Twelve bands are scheduled to perform. Five dollars at the door....

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REFERENDUM OFFICER

    Feb 12, 2015

    Voter’s List for the Iatathrona Raotiientahtsera “Couples Property Law” Special Referendum Vote have been posted in the following locations: Kanatakon: St. Regis Post Office Tsi Snaihne: Iohahi:io Reception Desk OK Den Kawehnoke: Bank of Montreal Jocks Kwik Stop Southern Portion: St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Administration Reception Desk Leona Benedict/Chief Referendum Officer January 19, 2015...

  • The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Winter Writing Contest

    Feb 12, 2015

    In Conjunction with the 24th Annual Akwesasne Winter Carnival Instructions: Write a story about your family’s favorite winter tradition. Submit your story by email to [email protected], or in person to the MCA Admin #1 Receptionist, (A-Frame) with ATTENTION COMMUNICATIONS UNIT written on the envelope, or drop it in the Drop Box located at the St. Regis Mohawk Senior’s Centre. All entries must be received by Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 5pm and must include entrant’s name, age, and contact information on the back. All entries will...

  • COTTAGE FOR SALE Lot 26 & 27 Hamilton Island

    Feb 12, 2015

    Description: One-story 1735 sq. ft. SEASONAL cottage built in 2002, consists of 2 BR and 2 baths. It includes a modern kitchen, finished basement, sunroom, and separate laundry room. The main family room has cathedral ceilings, ambiance lighting, a stone gas fireplace and windows throughout for a spectacular view of the river. There is also a large wrap around veranda facing the river, which flows into an attached gazebo. Hardwood floors and ceramic floors located on the main floor. The basement, with engineered hardwood flooring, is fully...

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Feb 12, 2015

    VFW Massena Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 1-5pm 101 W. Hatfield St. Massena Call Linda McDonald 315-769-3434 to schedule appointment...

  • CALL FOR WRITTEN COMMENT ON PROPOSED AKWESASNE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LAW

    Feb 12, 2015

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne ratified Resolution 2013/2014-#142 on July 30, 2013 supporting the development of a financial administration law. The proposed Financial Administration Law would support sound financial administration practices by modernizing the rules dealing with financial management. Providing better rules for financial accountability will increase transparency and accountability to the Akwesasne community. On November 12, 2013 the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne established a working task group tasked to undertake the...

  • Tonight! Feb. 12, Sue Ellen Herne Opening Reception at TAUNY

    Feb 12, 2015

    Thursday, February 12 is the Exhibit Opening Reception of Sue Ellen Herne’s “HOME-made: An Autobiographical Exhibit.” It is from 5:00 - 7:00pm at The TAUNY Center, 53 Main Street, Canton, NY. (315-386-4289) The opening will include remarks by Herne and light refreshments....

  • Winter Carnival Kickball Tournament Benefit for SRC Mohawk Club

    Feb 12, 2015

    February 14th, 10 am - 3 pm (dress warm) Saint Regis Mohawk School First 8 teams 9 players with 4 girls per team $50 entry fee Cash prize for 1st place To benefit Salmon River Mohawk Club cultural exchange to Santa Fe Indian School Contact Katsitsionni Fox 1-518-651-1001 or e-mail [email protected]...

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