A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The St. Regis Mission Church Fund Raising Committee thanks everyone who helped with the two events we held this past week at Saint Kateri Hall. The fund raising events were a Valentine’s Day rose sale on Saturday and a Mardi Gras steak and corn bread breakfast and Everett’s Garbage Plate Special luncheon on Sunday. Both of these events were associated with the 24th Winter Carnival activities that were hosted by the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment. We thank them for including our events in their brochure that generated people tra...
The gymnasium at the Akwesasne Mohawk School as bursting with activity on Thursday, February 12, for the Early Years Science Fair 2015. Headstart, K4 and K5 students along with their parents created science fair projects focused on the topic of "Transportation". The staff of Headtstart, K4 and K5 assembled various activities in the gymnasium for the Early Years Science Fair, which ranged from an obstacle course, sand box construction, vehicles used in winter construction, a complete wooden...
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In a wild section of the Adirondack Mountains, there camped a hunting party of Mohawks. During the Leaf Falling Moon, many of the Mohawks left their main villages along the Mohawk River and travelled north to the mountains where the hunting was good. There in the heavily forested mountains valleys the hunters would store up deer meat and deer skins for winter use. When a goodly supply had been gathered, the people followed the hunting trails south to the main Mohawk settlements. Some of the hunters usually remained in the mountains during the...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Seems odd to put National Invasive Species Awareness Week smack in the middle of winter—whose idea was that anyway? This year it’s February 22nd through the 27th. Wouldn’t it be better to move it to summer when more invasive nasties are around? Of course, summer’s a busy time, and maybe all the good time slots were reserved for Hamster Appreciation Week, National Lawn Edging Week and the like. One of the invasive species that deserves our attention is the emerald...
Life’s Simple 7 Do you know there are seven easy ways to help control your risk for heart disease? Manage your heart risk by understanding “Life’s Simple 7.” 1. Get active Daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life. If you get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day (like brisk walking), five times per week, you can almost guarantee yourself a healthier and more satisfying life while lowering your risks for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. 2. Control cholesterol When you control your cholest...
Submitted by Chad Hammond The University of Ottawa is currently working within Akwesasne to hear community members' stories of living with cancer. Chad Hammond, the research coordinator for the project, has partnered with local resident and educational counselor Clarissa Jacobs to network with cancer survivors in Akwesasne and learn about the impact of cancer in the community. People are welcome to participate in any or all of the three steps of the study. The first is a sharing session (one for...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that on December 17, 2004, the British Columbia Supreme Court ruled to extend the deadlines for those individuals that qualified for the Indian residential schools personal education credits. On January 8, 2015, the court directed the following deadline dates: Acknowledgement Forms-NEW Deadline March 7, 2015 Redemption Forms-NEW Deadline June 7, 2015 Payments Finalized-NEW Deadline August 7, 2015 All education programs and services must be concluded by August 31, 2015. The...
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To anyone who uses the frozen river for recreation or for crossing, please do not throw garbage onto the ice. It is everyone’s responsibility to discard waste back at your homes. This litters the shorelines and will also fall into the river after the spring melt, causing pollution that harms fish and birds, not to mention swimmers in the summer. Please help keep the waterways clean for the continued use now and in the future....
February 18, 2015 - The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, with assistance from Franklin County Office of Emergency Services, Fort Covington EMS and members of the St. Lawrence County Underwater Recovery Team are resuming a search for a missing snowmobiler on the St. Lawrence River East of Hopkins Point. One victim has been recovered on Sunday and divers from Surte Du Quebec located the snowmobiles Monday afternoon. With respect to the family, the victims’ names will not be released at this time. Burglary: On 02/07/2015 Saint R...
(AKWESASNE, NY, February 16, 2015) – On Sunday, February 15, 2015, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR) gave away a 2015 Ford F-150 Truck to one lucky winner, Margaret Arseneau of St. Zotique, Quebec. The award-winning, redesigned 2015 Ford F-150 Truck was provided by Bailey Motor Company of Malone, NY and retails at $34,997.00. The Grand Prize Drawing kicked off Sunday evening at 6PM where each half hour five players were randomly selected to choose an envelope. In total, twenty-five g...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne wishes to extend congratulations to students at St. Lawrence College who were recently presented with Aboriginal Student Bursary awards. Each bursary winner received a check to help offset the costs of attending college. Each recipient had been required to submit an application and essay explaining how the bursary could help them. The school's dean and head of Student Services presented the awards and hosted an award ceremony in the Eagle Learning Cafe, a student...
(February 5, 2015) – Tens of millions of Americans could be victims of the latest corporate data breach at Anthem Insurance. Unknown hackers apparently stole personal identifying information (PII) from current and former Anthem customers, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other information that can be used for identity theft. Anthem has set up a separate website with information on the breach, but Better Business Bureau recommends that consumers always go to a company’s main website first and follow lin...
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....
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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...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s next General Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre. Community members are encouraged to attend meetings for important updates and discussions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2348. GENERAL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Council Attendance 2. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA a. Council 3. RULES OF ORDER a. Chairperson 4. AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ANNUAL REPORT a. Chief Benedict 5. S...
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...
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...
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...
Ray Savard of the Seaway Slot Racing, in collaboration with Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged, is holding its First Seaway Hobbies, Crafts and Collectors Show - on Saturday, 21st February 2015 - from 9 am to 4 pm - at the Royal Canadian Legion, located at 417 Second Street West, Cornwall Ontario. If you who would like to promote a dying art, hobby or exhibit items of collection - free of charge - please call Marie Morrell at 613-936-6873 or e-mail [email protected] by the February 11th at the latest. Space is limited...
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...
