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  • Employment Opportunities at Indian Time Newspaper Editor Wanted

    Feb 16, 2012

    Indian Time is looking for an editor to ensure the smooth and complete operation in the production of the newspaper. Duties include: - Meet weekly with staff to discuss and schedule news stories and other articles for publication. -Provide direction and guidance to editorial staff including reporters, photographers, typesetters and layout artists. -Meet deadlines, review materials for publication, correct all articles and work with community to help develop newsworthy articles. -Write editorials that stimulate thought while maintaining...

  • Employment Opportunities at Indian Time Newspaper Reporter/Photographer Wanted

    Feb 16, 2012

    Duties: -Photograph and report on community events for Indian Time newspaper. -Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word, and email for submission and Editor’s approval. -Must meet a Monday, noon deadline. -Maintain research and resource files. -Maintain photograph files. -Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. -Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. Qualification: -Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. -Must have c...

  • Tota News

    Feb 16, 2012

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 17th Hazel Bero Feb. 17th Clark Lazore Feb. 18th Dawn Lalonde Feb. 19th Phyllis Jacobs Feb. 19th Joyce Laffin Feb. 19th Ernie Thompson Feb. 20th Robert George Laffin Feb. 20th Barbara Smoke Feb. 22nd Margaret Montour UPCOMING EVENTS: Fri. Feb 17th 1:00 - Trip to IGA 3:00 – Winter Carnival Sat. Feb. 18th Winter Carnival Mon. Feb 20th – Closed Tues. Feb. 21st – 9:30- Senior Games Meeting – 1:00 Shopping Wed. Feb. 22nd 9:00 – Cribbage – 10:00 Vital Signs 1:00...

  • Akwesasne Medical Clinic Schedule 613-575-2341 ext. 3214

    Feb 16, 2012

    Fri. Feb. 17th Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9:00-11:30 Sat. Feb. 18th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. Feb. 20th Closed Tues. Feb. 21st Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9:00-11:00 Wed. Feb. 22nd No Doctor Lab 8:30-10:00 Thurs. Feb. 23rd No Doctor...

  • Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic Schedule 613-932-5808

    Feb 16, 2012

    Fri. Feb. 17th Woman’s Clinic-Dr. Udoeyop 10:00-3:00 Mon. Feb. 20th Closed Tues. Feb. 21st Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. Feb. 22nd Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Thurs. Feb. 23rd No Doctor...

  • February Community Health Immunization Calendar

    Feb 16, 2012

    Fri Feb 17th Closed for training Wed Feb 22nd 8:30-3:30 Fri Feb 24th Closed for Staff Meeting Wed Feb 29th Closed for training...

  • February is the peak of the flu season

    Feb 16, 2012

    February is the peak of the flu season. If you didn’t get your flu shot the first time around, it’s not too late. Come on in and see us at Community Health during the month of February. P.S. Don’t forget to wash your hands! MCA Community Health Program (613) 575-2341 Ext 3219/ 3218 MCA Community Health’s Immunization clinic will be closed on Wed. Feb 29th & Fri. March 2nd for staff training. Thank you for your understanding....

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Feb 16, 2012

    PO Box 101 - Akwesasne, Que .H0M 1A0 OR P.O. Box 1043 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact Diane King [email protected]...

  • Winter Staycation!

    Feb 16, 2012

    Winter Staycation at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club from 2/21/12 to 2/24/12! During winter break the Club will be open from 8am-5pm for the first 80 Club members to register with Haylee Sunday! The Club members will go on two field trips and have several special presentations during their Staycation. For more information please call the Club at 518-358-9911....

  • Mothers/Parents of Tradition

    Feb 16, 2012

    1 Week Workshop at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse, held in conjunction with the Rites of Passage and hosted by the Tekanikonrawakon WHW Program. Instructor Cherylann Brant of Tyendinaga. Open to anyone who is interested. The weekly Sunday workshop begins February 19th for 10 weeks 9:00 am - 11:30 am This training assists in learning effective parenting and nurturing skills. We know that the greatest loss our people suffered due to the Boarding Schools was the loss of the parent-child bond, based on the traditional way of parenting. Our people...

  • Cultural Enrichment Week

    Feb 16, 2012

    Each year The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program has a Cultural Enrichment week involving cultural crafts and activities. It is that time of year again. We will be having Cultural Enrichment Week during the week of February 21-24 at the Kateri Hall. Craft week is for ages 7 and older. It will run from 9am-4pm. For more information or to sign your children up for this week, please call our office at 358-2967....

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    Feb 16, 2012

    A By-Election was held on Saturday February 11, 2012 for the Akwesasne Membership Board/ Kawehnoke District Unofficial results: Clarissa Jacobs- 17 Joanne Jocko- 21 The following candidate has been unofficially declared: Joanne Jocko - Kawehno:ke 4 Year Board Member Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer February 13, 2012 Any appeals in relation to the election process must be received in written form, signed and delivered in person to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station no later than 6:00p.m. on Thursday February 16, 2012....

  • Community Annoucement RE: SERVICE CANADA REPRESENTATIVES

    Feb 16, 2012

    (Akwesasne, February 6, 2012) If you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance, • Employment Insurance, • Birth Registration and Birth Certificate applications • Services for Children &Youth and other government Programs, Service Canada Representatives are available on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 (CIA#3) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to answer your questions. Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. They are also available on the four...

  • Akwesasne Winter Carnival 2012

    Feb 16, 2012

    Hosted by The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment FEBRUARY 17TH & 18TH For information contact Melerena Back or Tracie Cook at 518-358-2967 FRIDAY, FEB. 17TH EVENTS 10:00-? BROOM BALL MCA vs. TRIBE at Pond 1 behind Seniors (weather permitting) After Broom Ball game TUG OF WAR MCA vs. TRIBE – Outside Kateri Hall ALL DAY – Horse Shoes – outside Kateri Hall MCA vs. TRIBE 11:00-? PUZZLE CHALLENGE at Kateri Hall 10:00-12:00 SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT MCA vs. Tribe at Kateri Hall 10:00-12:00 GOLF BREAKING GLASS outside Seniors 1:00-4:00 Wii BOWLI...

  • Akwesasne Winter Carnival 2012 presents: HUMAN FOOSBALL

    Feb 16, 2012

    KATERI HALL – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH AT 11:00 Just like the table game but with humans!!! Presented by the SRMT Division of Social Services Please contact Tsiawente Jackson at 358-4516 to enter your team today! Foosball rule: •10 players per team (5 must be female) •Games will last 12 minutes or first team to 5 points •Players can only move side to side no forward or backward movement! •No spinning •2 balls will be played •Matches will be determined by luck of draw Have fun!!...

  • 21st AKWESASNE WINTER CARNIVAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL RACE

    Feb 16, 2012

    WHERE: ST. REGIS MOHAWK SCHOOL DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th TIME: 3:00 – 4:30PM Teams must consist of 4- players, 2 players must be under the age of 18 years of age; 1 Person to Toss, 1 Spotter & 2 Catchers! Teams must reach 12 points to finish game; Games will be timed, the teams with the fastest time will be declared winners; Prizes will be awarded for the three fastest times; 1st-Prize: $400.00 2nd-Prize: $300.00 3rd-Prize: $200.00 Sponsored by Snye Recreation No Registration Fee; No Registration required, All supplies required will be p...

  • WINTER CARNIVAL WILD GAME COOK OFF

    Feb 16, 2012

    SENIOR CENTER-HOGANSBURG PRIZES: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd PLACE Do you have the art of cooking with wild game? Venison, buffalo, fowl, moose, turkey, bear or maybe rabbit? Then show us your skills, make your favorite dish and bring it to the Winter Carnival on February 18th at 12:00, judging will begin at 12:30 You must turn in a list of all ingredients used in cooking. Sponsored by Wholistic Health and Wellness program. Call Leona at 613-575-2341 ex. 3104 for more information....

  • Winter Carnival Quilters Fat Quarter Bingo

    Feb 16, 2012

    Saturday February 18, 2012 at 5pm to be held at the Seniors Building, Hogansburg Be sure to bring your bingo dabbers and Fat Quarter material. In this activity you can bring ANY COLOR and ANY THEME fat quarter. You will need to bring 7 fat quarters OR if you want to play two cards you will need to bring 14 fat quarters. Come on out and have some fun with your fellow quilters and take a chance at winning some fat quarters!! If you have any questions, you can contact Lynn Roundpoint-Chaussi at 932-2587 after 5pm....

  • IT’S A MORNING OF FUN FOR KIDS!

    Feb 16, 2012

    Winter Carnival Activity FEBRUARY 18th - 10:00-12:00 held at the Senior Center in Hogansburg Face Painting by “Belly Button” the clown & Danielle Oakes, ACFS Community Support “Magic is in the Air” with Belly Button’s magic show at 11:00 sponsored by Wholistic Health and Wellness Program...

  • CKON WINTER CARNIVAL OUTHOUSE RACE

    Feb 16, 2012

    As part of the 2012 Winter Carnival, CKON will be holding an “outhouse race” on Sat. Feb. 18 at 1pm; location to be announced; teams must consist of 4 members, age 14 & older. Homemade outhouses must be at least 6 feet high, 4 sturdy walls, a roof & a doorway, door is optional, no wheels, no spike shoes. Prizes dependent on number of entries. Prize for creativity. For more information call 575-2100 or 358-3426 Mon-Fri. 8am-4pm. Listen to CKON for more details....

  • Winter Carnival NEWSPAPER FASHION SHOW CRAFT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th FROM 3:00-4:30 HOGANSBURG SENIOR CENTER

    Feb 16, 2012

    Family of 4-one adult & 3 kids (age 6-15) Open to the first 15 teams This will be our second year for this event. The newspaper fashion show can be a lot of fun. All you have to do is come to the Winter Carnival in Hogansburg. You must make a 3 piece outfit out of newspaper, example; hat, shirt, a dress or maybe pants, it’s up to you. Be your own designer. Each person will get a stack of newspaper, a pair of scissors, a roll of tape and 1 hour to create a wearable newspaper outfit. When the hour is up, someone from your team will have to f...

  • STIR UP SOME FAMILY FUN! FAMILY CAKE DECORATING CONTEST - WINTER CARNIVAL THEME

    Feb 16, 2012

    SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18TH AT THE SENIOR CENTER FAMILY MUST CONSIST OF ONE CHILD & ONE ADULT CAKE DROP OFF – 12:00PM -12:30PM NO LATE ENTRIES 2 Winners announced at 2:00pm Best Appearance Best Tasting For more information contact Summer Bero at A/CDP Program 358-2967...

  • CAVEMAN STRONG-KIDS PROGRAM

    Feb 16, 2012

    JOIN US SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th AT THE AKWESASNE WINTER CARNIVAL SCHEDULE: AGES 3-5 FROM 12 – 12:30PM AGES 6-8 FROM 12:30-1:00PM AGES 9-11 FROM 1-1:30PM AGES 12 + FROM 1:30-2:00 PM Caveman Strong Kids is designed to provide children with the skill and exercise needed to increase physical activity, to promote better motor skills, cognitive skills and neurological skills. Every session includes a warm-up; focus work on a basic athletic movement and/or gymnastics skill; a short Workout of the Day and, most importantly, a game....

  • ARE YOU AKWESASNE’S FASTEST PUZZLER?

    Feb 16, 2012

    THEN YOU NEED TO BE AT THE SENIOR CENTER’S SUN ROOM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th FROM 1:00-3:00PM This activity is open to families and must have at least one child on a team. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place will be based on the best time. Sponsored by the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment...

  • SOBER SPIRIT FAMILY RELAY LOCATED AT THE WALKING TRAIL

    Feb 16, 2012

    FEBRUARY 17TH - 4:00-6:00PM Consisting of Trivia Questions and Family Challenges Families will earn points for each question answered correctly after successfully completing each challenge. Each family completes the Relay at their own pace. 100 points for each correct answer. Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams Have fun! If you have any questions call 358-2967...

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