A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AFN URGES IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT February 13, 2013 - (Ottawa, ON) – AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and AFN Regional Chief for British Columbia Jody Wilson-Raybould thanked Human Rights Watch for their attention to the tragic situation experienced by Indigenous women and girls in Northern British Columbia and strongly urged the governments of Canada and British Columbia and the RCMP to work together with Indigenous peoples and nations to implement their recommendations. The report entitled “Those Who...
The Iroquois were not the only Indian people who used wampum belts. This belt was sent by Chief Black Hawk, the famous Sauk leader and patriot of the Indian nations at Traverse Bay, Michigan, with a message that their people should remain neutral during the campaigns and Indian revolts at Michilimackinac. Black Hawk had served under the great Shawnee leader, Tecumseh. The story of the life of this great leader, Black Hawk, is a sad one. He tried in vain to hold on to the little territory that...
Akwesasne held its first Beauty Expo on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 with health and beauty experts abounding. You could get your hair cut and styled, make-up applied and ask for professional advice on your skin and health supplements. With 3.6 million dollars spent on beauty and beauty treatments each year, Jamie Lazore from Community Support and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne said this is just the first Beauty Expo and next year should be even bigger. The St. Regis Recreation Center was...
On Sunday, over 40,000 people, in what is believed to be the largest ever rally for the environment, poured into the streets of Washington, DC to protest the Keystone XL pipeline and push President Obama “Forward on Climate.” There is no doubt anymore that there is a newly powerful climate movement in this country. It’s a movement that has united nearly every environmental group in the country, from grassroots coalitions like the Indigenous Environmental Network to big green groups like the Sier...
Holy Akwesasne Komic Kon, Batman! The first annual Akwesasne Komic Kon brought out people from every corner of the Akwesasne galaxy. There were Luke Skywalkers, Darth Vaders, Spidermen, Batmen, Hulks, Vulcans as well as new heroes in this portal to fantasy worlds usually lived out in the imagination. However, Komic Kon allowed the imagination to be exhibited and celebrated openly and in one place. Comic Con conventions are for fans of comics, movies, superheroes, science fiction and video games....
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St. Regis Broomball Team Can you identify Sharon Sam Thomas, Leona LaFrance, Sweets Agnes King, Lisa Thompson, Vicky Buckshot, Eileen Montour, Hilary Francis, Diane Swamp, Penny Square, June King, Cindy Francis, Clarissa Jacobs, or Wendy Jock? Niawen kowa to Joyce Tekahnawiiaks King for sharing this photo with our readers. 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 C...
Division: Accounting Salary: $45,094.40 – 70,387.20 13-2031 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 8, 2013 Description of Position: Position: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Budget/Business Analyst will play a critical role in the process improvement, budgeting, forecasting and specialty projects of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. The budget/Business Analyst leads and coordinates the preparation of the SRMT’s annual budgets. Must demonstrate an ability to identify, articulate, document, improve, auto...
Division: Accounting Salary: $22,568 – 39,852.80 43-4031 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 8, 2013 Description of Position: Position: Under the direction of the Finance Director is responsible for performing various general accounting tasks including but not limited to: monthly billing, accounts payable, travel variances, electronic requisitions, keypunch adjusting, organization and filing. Qualifications: High School diploma and three to five years general office experience. Accounting knowledge preferred. Obtain co...
Division: Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) Salary: $26.852.80 – 49,774.40 21-1021 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 1, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Child Care Education Supervisor, responsible for ensuring that programming within the home based portion of the ECDP is age appropriate, meets best practice standards and enhances each child’s individual level of development and ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to. Monitor the home based child care envi...
Division: Office of the Aging Salary: $43,992 -73,964.80 11-1021 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 1, 2013 Description of Position: The Director of the Office of the Aging will be responsible for the management and supervision of the offices, programs and services of the Office of the Aging Division, and will work with partners and Councils to ensure that the physical, recreation, leisure, cultural and spiritual wellbeing and interests of the Elders of the St Regis Mohawk Tribe and employees are met. The Director will work...
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES Annual Salary: Pay Band 10 $62,557.51 - $77,017.61 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of the Department of Community and Social Services, the incumbent is responsible to assist in the leadership, administration, guidance and management of five (5) community and social programs. The Assistant Director will aid in the development, planning and coordination of the departmental strategic planning, training and budgeting processes to ensure a...
PERMANENT - FULL TIME DIABETES STRATEGY / COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM Annual Salary: Pay Band 3 $28,708.12 - $35,344.01 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Under the direction of the Diabetes Coordinator of the Diabetes Education Centre, the incumbent is responsible for all clerical duties related to the Akwesasne Diabetes Education Program/Centre. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum Grade 12 Diploma with minimum of two years of general office experience. Or Complete Certificate for Medical / Clerical Support. Experience working in a health office environmen...
MOHAWK INDIAN HOUSING CORPORATION JOB POSTING DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, 20 HOURS WEEKLY CLOSING DATE: MARCH 1, 2013 Duties consist of the following: o Greet clients by phone and in person direct to their destination o Log and route all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries o Minute taking for MIHC and HHDFCI Board and staff meetings o Clerical work, manage Board Room Rental and Program events o Assist in Finance Department and Housing Programs o Report writing, compiling statistical...
FULL-TIME - TERM POSITION (3 Years - 2016) HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE Annual Salary: Pay Band 8 $47,931.34 - $59,010.51 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the direction and supervision of the HR Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for mainstreaming the activities involved with developing and updating policies and procedural manuals for Human Resources and the MCA organization. To ensure that materials created are drafted in compliance with applicable industry standards, best practices and regulatory requirements. The Policy Writer...
FULL – TIME TERM POSITION (possibility of permanency) AKWESASNE NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS Annual Salary: Pay Band 3 $28,708.12 – 35,344.01 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for efficient coordination of all medical transportation requests within the ANIHB program. Communicates with organizations to effectively ensure that patients get to appointments in a safe and timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS: Secondary School Diploma and minimum 2 years working experience in an off...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 February Birthdays Feb 22nd Margaret Montour Feb. 23rd Kenny McElwain Feb. 24th Charlie Daniels Feb. 24th Marshall Oakes Feb. 24th Ruth Bell Feb. 25th Mary White Feb. 25th Valerie Terrance Feb. 25th Shirley Gorrow Feb. 25th Kent Marlow Feb. 25th Beverly Tremblay Feb. 27th (Neil) Scott Jock Feb. 27th Andy Phillips Feb. 28th Rose Thompson Feb. 28th Lorraine Fish Feb. 28th Phyllis Rousell Feb. 29th Pauline Boots Activities: Feb. 22nd Game day with ABGC 10:30 Paint W/Tina 1:00 Feb. 25th...
Fri. Feb. 22nd Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:30 Sat. Feb. 23rd Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. Feb. 25th and 26th Clinic Cancelled Wed. Feb. 27th Lab 8:30-10:00 Thurs. Feb. 28th No Doctor...
Fri. Feb. 22nd Dr. Udoeyop-Woman’s Clinic-by appt. 10:00-3:00 Sat. Feb. 23rd Joelle Regnier, NP-Walk-IN 8:00-12:00 Mon. Feb. 25th Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Joelle Regnier, NP-by appt. 1:00-4:00 Tues. Feb. 26th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. Feb. 27th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Joelle Regnier, NP-Walk-In 5:00-8:00 Thurs. Feb. 28th Joelle Regnier, NP-by appt. 1:00-4:00...
March 4th to April 10th Mondays and Wednesday 5:30 to 8:30 pm $20. US Bring a sharp knife and a denim lap cover to the first class. These classes are made possible with public funding from the New York State Council on the Arts....
Tom Stacey would like to remind everyone to drop off bottles at his shed behind Bear’s Den. Thank You...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
Where: Snye Homemakers When: 5:30-7:00PM Mondays From: Jan. 28- March 18th, 2013 This program is 8 sessions long, each session last 90 minutes. The sessions are divided into 3 parts; physical activity, nutrition & education 30 minutes Healthy Eating 30 minutes Physical Activity 30 minutes Diabetes Education It’s time to take action, come join us & learn to live well with diabetes. Lets commit to a fitter lifestyle & work towards a healthier future! This program will help you: •Understand what diabetes is & how it affects your body •Learn to be...
On March 2nd, 2013. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 by contacting the SASS office or Scotia Bank locations in both Cornwall and Maxville. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20. The Ramada Inn will be the location for this year’s Vagina Monologues. Doors open at 6:30pm with the Silent Auction and show to follow. For further information on this great event contact Jessika Thompson- Public Education Coordinator at 613-932-1755 ext 27....
