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  • Kana:takon School Recognizes January Students of the Month

    Feb 23, 2017

    Submitted by Elaine Thompson...

  • Kana:takon School Recognizes January Students of the Month - Part 2

    Feb 23, 2017

    Submitted by Elaine Thompson Here are additional pictures....

  • NNATC Hosts "Evolution of Clothing"

    Feb 23, 2017

    On Thursday, February 16, 2017, the Native North American Travelling College held "Evolution of Clothing From 1600s to Contemporary Times," a lecture and discussion presented by Jamie Jacobs. Jacobs shared eras from the earliest years on record to contemporary fashion. Designer Kawenniiosta Jock then discussed present day fashion and showcased some of her work....

  • Tribe's Water Resources Program Manager Appointed to International Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River Board of Control

    Feb 23, 2017

    AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Environment Division is pleased to announce that Water Resources Program Manager Tony David has been appointed to the International Joint Commission's (IJC) International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board of Control. The two-year appointment was approved by the IJC Commissioners on Tsiothohrkó:wa//January 13, 2017 and is effective from Enníska/February 1, 2017 to Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 31, 2019. "For nearly 13 years, Tony has been leading projects...

  • Birds and Bees

    Paul Hetzler|Feb 23, 2017

    Being a dad taught me that you can only put off addressing delicate but important topics for so long. Eventually you have to step up to the plate, face the music and take the metaphor by the horns. That said, it’s time we had the talk. You know, THAT talk. About the birds and the bees. Known for their resilience, and in many cases their astonishing physical endurance, birds and bees are also surprisingly fragile. They are both under threat from urban sprawl and other forms of habitat loss, as well as from air pollution, changing weather p...

  • Bedbugs: How Do I Avoid Them When Travelling?

    Feb 23, 2017

    Bedbugs can easily hide in luggage, clothing, and other personal items, so take a few precautions while travelling to keep them from coming home with you. WHILE TRAVELLING • Don’t bring your pillow. It gives bedbugs another place to hide and a chance to come home with you. • Pack some large white sealable plastic garbage bags in case you need to separate any belongings while on the road. ON THE ROAD OR IN THE AIR • Light-coloured plastic luggage is best, because bedbugs are less attracted to plastic and the lighter colour makes them easier...

  • Kana:takon School, winter 1992.

    Feb 23, 2017

    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 Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....

  • CAA Management Job Postings

    Feb 23, 2017

    CAA Management provides high quality oversight and advisement on the financial, marketing, and management functions of several companies under their umbrella. CAA is committed to quality work and superior customer service in all aspects of our business and is looking to add to our team. The following positions are available with the deadline for applicants being February 28, 2017: • Baker • Cashier • Server Submit letter of interest and resume to [email protected] or send to CAA Management, c/o April Lauzon, PO Box 609, Akwesasne, NY 13...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Feb 23, 2017

    Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE) is currently accepting applications for the following positions: *Secondary English Teacher *Special Education Teacher *Music Teacher *School Psychologist Salmon River Central is a multi-cultural school community and encourages applications from qualified Native Americans. Applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit completed application to: Angela Robert Director of Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...

  • Amazing Rotary Rally

    Feb 23, 2017

    The Amazing Rotary Rally is a FUNdraiser for everyone who loves a scavenger hunt, photography, trivia, a car rally, or all of the above. On April 1st 2017 (no joke!), starting at noon, teams will be given a list of challenges to complete before the clock strikes four. Registration and challenge packages will be available the day of, from 11:00 am at the Canadian Mental Health Association parking lot, 329 Pitt St, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R1. Challenge starts at noon and ends around 4 pm. Prizes and snacks follow! More details at ww...

  • OUTREACH WORKER

    Feb 23, 2017

    PAY LEVEL: HS08- $39,411.20-$40,987.65 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the facilitation, planning, organizing and conducting of Outreach activities, education and support groups, also responsible for client monitoring within the program. QUALIFICATIONS: • University Degree in Social Field; OR • Two (2) year Social Service Worker or equivalent diploma with; • Three (3) year work experience working with Women, men and children in crisis; • Education/experience in ment...

  • Wastewater - Program Manager

    Feb 23, 2017

    Salary Range: Under View Position Summary: Under the supervision of the DTS Director, the Wastewater Manager is responsible for the managing the water/ wastewater program and all assigned assets identified within the program in order to supply Akwesasne with safe potable drinking water environmentally safe wastewater effluent. Qualifications: • Post-Secondary Education in Maintenance Management, or related Engineering or Technical Field; • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Administration and Management of skilled workforce; • Certified or ab...

  • MOHAWK NETWORKS, LLC

    Feb 23, 2017

    Mohawk Networks (the Company), wholly owned subsidiary of The Te wá tha hón:ni Corporation, is a limited liability company (LLC) chartered under the laws of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT or Tribe). The Company is governed by the terms of its LLC Agreement and policies. The Company’s Board of Managers is composed of seven (7) members, four (4) of whom are members of the Tribal Council and three (3) of whom are appointed by Te wá tha hón:ni Board of Directors. The Company is a legal entity, formed to operate and manage a fiber optic broad...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Feb 23, 2017

    Fri., February 24/17 - No Mass. Sat., February 25/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Mass. Offered for Mary White - Memorial Birthday. Requested by Liz and Mitch Sunday. Sun., February 26/17 - 10:00 am. Holy Mass. Offered for Ida Thomas - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Tues., February 28/17 - 6:00 pm. No Mass. Wed., March 1/17 - 7:30 am - Ash Wednesday Mass. Offered for Helen Cole - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. 5:00 pm - Ash Wednesday - 2nd Mass. Offered for Leoner Galan - Memorial Birthday (Feb. 27). Requested by Delia...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Feb 23, 2017

    Please note: Dr. Young’s walk-in clinic has a 25 patient limit and Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Fri. Feb. 24th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Sat. Feb. 25th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in Mon. Feb. 27th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Tues. Feb. 28th Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in No further schedule available at this time. Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now offering an evening Women’s Care Clinic every third Wednesday of the month. For an appoi...

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

    Feb 23, 2017

    Please note: Dr. Forson’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit; Dr. Horn’s walk-in clinic has a 10 patient limit and Dr. Saylor’s walk-in clinic has a 12 patient limit. Fri. Feb. 24th Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. Feb. 27th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1:00-2:30-by appt. Tues. Feb. 28th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-by appt. 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha Procedure Clinic 9:00-2:30-by appt. No further schedule available at this time....

  • Akwesasne Elders Snowflake Ball

    Feb 23, 2017

    Friday, February 24, 2017 Tsiionkwanonhso:te From 10:00am until 3:00pm A heart healthy buffet lunch to be served at 12noon! Live music! CROSSWINDS to perform from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. Guest speakers from 10:am until 12noon. Please join us!...

  • Akwesasne Heritage Fair

    Feb 23, 2017

    The Akwesasne Kahwatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society is hosting the Akwesasne Heritage Fair at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 10am to 3pm. It’s free! Guests include the students of the Akwesasne Freedom School, author Louellyn White, the Akwesasne Cultural Center and the Native North American Travelling College. Food and goods will be available for sale. Join us to experience Akwesasne’s culture and history. For more information, visit us on Facebook or email kah...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Feb 23, 2017

    PO Box 462 -Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...

  • Tota News

    Feb 23, 2017

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Feb. 23rd Kathleen 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. 23rd – Haircuts-10:00; Tai Chi-10:00; Linda LaRue-Legal Aid Presentation-11:00; Shopping-1:00; Tai Chi-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Feb. 24th Closed; Feb. 27th – Wii Bowling-10:30; Book Club Meeting-11:00; Bingo-1:00; Feb. 28th – Tai Chi-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Tai Chi-1:00 IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home...

  • Guest Speaker at Akwesasne Kahwatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society!

    Feb 23, 2017

    The Akwesasne Kahwatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society is pleased to announce special guest speaker, Phillip White-Cree. Phillip is a researcher for Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Aboriginal Rights and Research Office and will be offering part 2 of the presentation “A Brief Overview of Akwesasne History.” It is a spotlight on Akwesasne History from 1900 to contemporary times. Phillip will be speaking on Thursday, February 23, at 6pm, at the Senior Center on Route 37. Please join us for an exciting journey through the history of Akwes...

  • 2017 Home Improvement Applications Now Being Accepted

    Feb 23, 2017

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Home Improvement Program is now accepting new applications for the Home Improvement Program for the 2017 Fiscal Year. Applications can be picked up in the Home Improvement Program office located in the lower level of the Community Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline for applications is Enníska/February 28, 2017....

  • CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THREE FEATHERS CORPORATION

    Feb 23, 2017

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is looking for energetic individuals who may be interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors for the Three Feathers Corporation. The Three Feathers Corporation is being formed as the economic and business development arm of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and to achieve its economic development objectives: improving the community’s infrastructure to attract business growth; stimulating the economy of the community in order to create employment opportunities for Akwesasronon and reduce Council’s rel...

  • Meatball Sub Fundraiser

    Feb 23, 2017

    There will be a Meatball Sub Fundraiser on Friday, February 24th starting at 11:00am at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Center. Meals are $10 (CAN/US) and include a meatball sub, macaroni salad, dessert and bottled water. Eat in or take out. This is a benefit for the Altar & Rosary Society of the St. Regis Church. Please call 518-358-2931 for more information....

  • REMINDER – AKWESASNE RESIDENCY LAW IN EFFECT NON-MEMBERS MUST APPLY FOR RESIDENCY PERMIT

    Feb 23, 2017

    The community of Akwesasne passed an Akwesasne Residency Law in 1997. The Akwesasne Residency Law governs non-members who wish to reside at Akwesasne. Under certain conditions, the community may extend the privilege of temporary residency to non-members as per the Akwesasne Residency Law. Any non-member who wishes to reside on the Territory of Akwesasne must submit a completed application form for a Residency Permit to the Membership Clerk. • Any non-member found to be on the Territory of Akwesasne in violation of the law will be charged w...

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