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Submitted by Nelson David White Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, David Zimmer, re-visited the White Pine Healing Lodge on Cornwall Island on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018. Minister Zimmer was accompanied by his Assistant Deputy Minister and two policy advisors. Also in attendance were the Grand Chief, a district chief and community members. White Pine Healing Lodge Steering Committee Chairperson, Nelson David White, hosted the visit with a tour of the facility where it will...
Submitted by Lynda Brown Students and staff members at Tsi Snaihne School celebrated the 100th day of school on February 9th. Students and staff members were encouraged to dress how they would look when they were 100 years old....
Malone 3/8/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Franklin Academy, 42 Huskie Lane Potsdam 3/12/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Clarkson University ERC, 8 Clarkson Avenue Norwood 3/14/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Norwood Norfolk Central School, 7852 State Highway 56 How to help Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other f...
Ice Floes Break on St. Regis River...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Vincent Schilling • February 20, 2018 Truth be told, I ordered tickets to see the “fan night movie premiere” over a month in advance to be sure I could see Marvel’s Black Panther in all its IMAX 3D glory. Yes, I even arrived two hours early for a 6:00 pm viewing and was not surprised to see an impressive handful of audience members as excited as I was to watch a film featuring a full cast of actors of color. As the all-too familiar Marvel Comics Studio graphics began to play on the screen...
Every year, St. Lawrence College, Cornwall Campus awards several Indigenous and first-generation First Nation students with bursaries to assist them in their educational journey. On Friday, February 16 the winners were announced by Shirley Chaisson, Indigenous Students Advisor and presented by Dean Deb Stava and Assistant Dean Jennifer Haley at the Eagle Learning Center, Cornwall Campus. There were 7 winners in total all of whom were granted a check and a gift bag with several items to help...
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LOCATION: Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club STATUS: Part-Time (up to 29 hrs./week) REPORTS TO: Program Manager SALARY: $10.40/HR START DATE: Immediately The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking energetic and creative individuals to work in a fast paced after school program. Commuting post-secondary students are encouraged to apply. The Program Assistant will work in cooperation with other team members in the implementation of activities in a specific program area, such as Education & Technology, Health & Life Skills, Sports & Recreation, Arts &...
POSITIONS: Teachers (certified & uncertified), After School Program Facilitators, Kitchen Aides, Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, Admin. Support (AMBE & Iohahiio Admin.) The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE0 now including Iohahiio Adult Learning Center is seeking interested individuals to be placed on the Supply/Substitute/Casual list for the above mentioned positions. The goal is to establish a pool of interested, reliable energetic individuals who would like to become part of the AMBE Team. These are not full time positions. MINIMUM QUAL...
Pay Band: $124,703.70 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Chief of Police is the second in command of the Police Service administering discipline, assisting in the creation of new department directions, programs and procedures. Assists in the upkeep and maintenance of department morale, review of citizen complaint investigations and ensuring a positive outlook of community relations is established and maintained. To assist in the assurance of peace, order, protection and security of persons and property in and for the Mohawk Territory of...
Annual Salary: $68,846- $98,356 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the public duties associated with maintaining and fostering community peace and social order within the framework of Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) Philosophy. To investigate criminal, non-criminal and traffic occurrences within the territory of Akwesasne. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Graduate of a 2 year Police Foundations Program is considered an asset. • A clear Criminal Records check is mandatory. • A valid driver’s license with driv...
Pay Band: $118,765.50 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Police, the incumbent is responsible to carry out the duties to supervise and coordinate activities of Patrol Operations personnel engaged in providing services within the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service. QUALIFICATIONS: • University Degree in Criminology, plus graduate from a recognized Police Academy and (7) seven years relevant field experience with supervisory experience; OR • Post-Secondary Degree in Law Enforcement, OR a graduate from a Pol...
If your child is 3, 4, or 5 years of age by December 1st, 2018, register today at your district school. Registration is open from February 20 – March 28, 2018. You will need: • Completed registration form • Your child’s valid health card • Updated immunization record • Birth certificate For further information contact: Denise Jackson, Principal, Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School – 613-932-3366 Alice King, Principal, Kana:takon School – 613-575-2323 Lynda Brown, Principal, Tsi Snaihne School – 613-575-2291...
The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Bag for the month of MARCH is Friday, MARCH 2nd, 2018 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10.00 to place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....
The benefits of reading everyday can have a positive impact on all areas of a student’s academic and life success. What’s great about reading is that it doesn’t take a huge time commitment to make a BIG impact. Just 10-20 minutes per day can really add up over the course of a school year and a school career! READING REALLY IS FUNDAMENTAL No one is going to debate the importance of being able to read in order to learn and navigate through life, but reading also provides many surprising and important additional benefits: • Reading makes kids be...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Feb. 23rd Kathi Jock & Iris Oakes-Fravel Feb. 24th Charlie Daniels Feb. 25th Shirley Gorrow, Ken Marlow & Nanci Ransom Feb. 27th Jackie Mitchell Feb. 28th Rose Thompson Events: Feb. 22nd – Chair Yoga-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Making Dog Biscuits-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Feb. 23rd – closed; Feb. 26th – Go4Life-10:00-11:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo (Iakhihsohtha coming)-1:00; Feb. 27th – Massage-8:20; Chair Yoga-10:00; Pharmacist Brian Bond Presentation-11:00; Craft Class-1...
Date: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: 4:00-5:00pm Location: AEDA Office, Kawehno:ke Please bring your roster sheet....
MCA has created an online survey to determine how community members feel about the regulation, distribution and sale of recreational cannabis in Akwesasne. The MCA Recreational Cannabis Survey opened on February 16 and will be open until March 16, 2018. The survey is available online at https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/TheMohawkCouncilofAkwesasneRecreationalCannabisSurvey Hard copies will also be available at the MCA General Meeting taking place on March 1, 2018 at the Kawehno:ke Community Centre and also at the Mohawk Government Building,...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Department of Health is seeking two (2) community representatives to sit on the Akwesasne Health Board 2018-2019 FY; one (1) member from Kanatakon District and one (1) member from Kawehno:ke District. To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Advisory Health Board a person must: • Be a registered member of Akwesasne or immediately eligible to be registered as a member under the Akwesasne Membership code (does not include probationary members); • Have knowledge of Mohawk cultures and traditions; • Have good...
Friday, February 23, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Francis Lazore, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 4:00 PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS 3:30 PM - Offered for: Orlo Ransom, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 6:30 PM - TRI-DISTRICT ELDERS - Offered for: Nancy Thompson, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 10:00 AM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS 9:30 AM - Offered for: Hattie Cree Bashaw, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered...
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Laura McDonald, late of Akwesasne, NY have been requested by Daniel McDonald Jr. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by March 15, 2018. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment (ATFE) will be offering a fruit tree pruning workshop for the community on Saturday, March 3rd at 1:00pm. It will be held at the apple orchard behind the Adolescent Group Home at the end of Library Road. Contact Craig Arquette at 518-358-5937 ext. 119 to register....
Homemade Bread & Butter Saturday, February 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, near Canton, NY Homemade Bread & Butter: a Make-n-Take There is a fee for this workshop. RSVP for location near Canton, NY. 315.347.4223, [email protected]...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Executive Director is continuing to seek community members to serve on the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board. There is a specific need for two members from the Tsi Snaihne and two members from the Kawehno:ke districts to serve on the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board. Term: December 30, 2017 (when filled) to December 30, 2020 Salary: $17.00 per hour - $22.00 per hour Summary of Responsibilities: The successful applicants – Three (3) Primary and three (3) Alternates for a total of six (6) - must abide by and uphold a...
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