A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Co-written by Konwahahawi Herne and Samantha McMillon-Wilkinson The American Indian Community House HIV/AIDS Program at the Akwesasne Site (ACT NOW) hosted numerous events within their community for the National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which was March 20, 2013. Each venue aided in educating all age groups on the importance of health and wellness while creating an awareness and a greater understanding of HIV/AIDS in Akwesasne. The ACT NOW Community Educator, Konwahahawi Herne, recruited...
Submitted by Mae Green On Saturday afternoon the doors opened at 1 pm for the Annual Easter Pie Bingo and Adult Bonnet/Cap Contest. Players played 17 games for a chance to win 1 meat pie and 1 fruit pie. Winners of the specials won pies, a fruit basket and $50.00 Hannaford’s gift cards, and the jackpot winner won pies, a fruit basket and a $100.00 Hannaford’s gift card. At intermission we held the Adult Bonnet Contest and the winners were Barb Smoke, Mary Herne and Sarah Mitchell, who all receiv...
Johnny Abraham is a young man of 19 years old. He’s tall, quiet, and a bit wary of strangers. He has that native aboriginal stand out in a crowd kind of handsomeness to him. I first met him soon after arriving on Victoria Island. When he first heard of walking to Parliament Hill 1500 miles away from his home in the middle of winter to show support to Idle No More and to bring attention to Aboriginal youth across Canada -he thought it was a good idea. His friend, David Kawapit had thought of t...
MOLLY IS NOT A SAFE DRUG If there is any drug out there that has a reputation different from reality, it must be the drug called “Molly”. You are likely to hear people tell you all kinds of reasons it is okay to take Molly. Here are some examples: Molly is a pure form of ecstasy, so it’s not dangerous to your health. Molly isn’t addictive and doesn’t have any negative side effects. Molly is safe to use and gives you a safe high. If someone is trying to convince you to try a drug you should be suspicious. When you find out the truth about Mol...
Akwesasne is unique in many ways and on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Akwesasne proved it once again with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Ononhkwa On:we Program presentation on Medicine and “Weeds for our Needs.” This program is the first of its kind and perhaps the only one in existence. Ever since 1997, Edward Gray and Della Adams have been tending to the health and well being of our nation using what some people see as “weeds.” Weeds are often viewed as a nuisance, something to be sprayed, pull...
On Thursday, at the HAVFD on Rt. 37 in Akwesasne, an event to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma attached with suicide called Healing Words: Speaking Safely About Suicide, was held amidst about 13 community members. Ann Duckless, with the Connect Project – an organization that provides customized training and interaction with experts in the field of suicide prevention and postvention – was the presenter for the event. She travels all over North America providing training and res...
On Wednesday, March 20, at the former First American IGA building in Akwesasne, the Akwesasne Area Management Board held a Job Fair. The event featured a registered 40 employers from as far away as Albany and Ottawa. Fallon Davis was the coordinator for this event, and did an outstanding job. Responsible for nearly all facets of the event, Davis first formed a committee consisting of members of the Akwesasne Area Management Board, Akwesasne Employment Resource Center, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe...
INDICTMENT Canton, NY – Katsitsia Smoke, 19, of Hogansburg, was indicted by a St. Lawrence County grand jury on one count of criminal possession of marijuana, a class C felony, after police allegedly found her in possession of 17 pounds of the drug Oct. 26 in the town of Morristown. FELONY DWI Massena, NY - Todd A. Connors, 46, of Akwesasne, was charged by Massena-based state police with felony counts of driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Also, refusing to take a breath test and use o...
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ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAYS YES TO IDEA OF ST LAWRENCE COUNTY CASINO Since Gov. Cuomo’s announcement proposing three new casinos in upstate New York, many St. Lawrence County officials discussed the possibility of one in St. Lawrence County at various sites, one of the favorites being the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority land. Now the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has officially endorsed locating a casino in the county and creating that task force with a unanimous vote. WMSA news reported: In a statement yesterday...
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Division: Family Support Salary: $30,368.00 – 56,326.40 11-9151.1 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 5, 2013 Description of Position: The IRA Manager will work with the Program Manager in developing and implementing program policies and procedures for the three Individualized Residential Alternatives, assist in developing and overseeing program budgets. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the field of Human Services or Social Services with two years experience in a supervisory role in a human services/developmental disa...
Division: Family Support Salary: $20,966.40 – 39,852.80 21-1093 Status: Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 5, 2013 Description of Position: Assist adults and children with developmental disabilities complete activities of daily living at the person’s home or in a daytime non-residential facility. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy. Criminal Backgrou...
Division: IHS, Let’s Get Healthy Salary: $26,187.20 – 51,022.40 21-1091 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 5, 2013 Description of Position: Provide direct physical activity services as part of the diabetes prevention and treatment programs within the Diabetes Grant for youth, adults and seniors. Physical activity services will encompass individual and group-based fitness classes, such as after-school/evening fitness instruction and health education. Qualifications: High school diploma with at least one year of coll...
Division: IHS, Partridge House Salary: $20,966.40 – 33,529.60 33-9032 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 5, 2013 Description of Position: Provide safety and security of Partridge House property and grounds by enforcing house policies, rules and operating procedures while supervising clients. Qualifications: Must have a high-school diploma or GED. Work weekends and holidays. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license and must have had license at least three (3) years. Obtain complete job...
Division: Intensive Preventative Program, DSS Salary: $20,966.40 – 39,852.80 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha /Arpil 5, 2013 Description of Position: The Advocate (Youth Worker) reports to the Case Supervisor and is responsible for initiating, organizing, planning, developing and implementing direct advocacy service for assigned young people. Qualifications: High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of experience and education. Some experience working with youth. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and ma...
Pay Band CL 15 - $25,693.00 -$27,789.00 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Government Support Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing clerical/receptionist services for the Mohawk Government Office. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the attendance register, as well as, communication support service for clients or guests. QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate in Office Administration/ Secretarial with one-year work experience in an office setting; Or High School Diploma with a minimum of two years of work...
Recruiting for 2 Guides for our Visitor Center at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Dev. Corp. in Massena, NY. These “summer” positions are available from mid-May until just after Labor Day weekend in September. Our recruitment period is from today, March 13th, until April 15, 2013. Applications will only be accepted from qualified individuals who are eligible under one or more of the following special hiring authorities: Schedule A, 213.3102 (u) for Persons having a Disability ; or Individuals eligible under the Veterans’ Recruitment Appoi...
American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists are encouraged to apply for the 2014 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Artist Fellowships before May 3. This unique national fellowship honors excellence by Native artists in six disciplines: dance, filmmaking, literature, music, traditional arts and visual arts. The $20,000 fellowships awarded by the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) recognize the creativity and expression of exceptional Native artists who have made significant impact in the field. Artists who are members...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 April Birthdays: April 1st Helen Jones, Lily Swamp April 2nd Nancy Jacobs, Sharlene Terrance, Edith Oakes April 3rd Bettie Jacobs April 4th Stuart McConkey Activities: March 29th Easter Egg Decorating 11:00 April 1st Weatherization Program 12:15 Bingo 1:00 April 2nd Computer Class 10:30 Chair Exercises 11:00 Massena Shopping 1:00 April 3rd Computer Class 10:30 Nutrition Bingo 11:15 Quilting/Crafts April 4th Advisory Meeting, Computer Class 10:30 Chair Exercises 11:00 Shopping 1:00 Ca...
Fri. March 29th Closed Sat. March 30th Closed Mon. April 1st Closed Tues. April 2nd Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:00 Wed. April 3rd Lab 8:30-10:00 Thurs. April 4th No Doctor...
Fri. March 29th Closed Mon. April 1st Closed Tues. April 2nd Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. April 3rd Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Joelle Regnier, NP-Walk-In 5:00-8:00 Thurs. April 4th Joelle Regnier, NP-by Appt. 1:00-4:00...
This is the most important time of your life to be healthy and strong Community Health Promotion is hosting FREE Childbirth preparation groups In the Turtle Room At Kanonhkwa’ tsheri:io Groups are on Wednesday’s in February starting on Feb. 13, 2013 until Feb. 27, 2013 From 2 to 4PM Call us.., Joyce is waiting to hear from you @ 613 575 2341 Ext. # 3234 Upcoming Groups and start dates are as follows: March 13-27, April 10-24, May 8-22, July 10-24, August 14-28, September 11-25, October 9-23, November 13-27...
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers will be conducting Maple Sap Ceremony on Sunday, March 31 2013. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. Items to bring: Eating utensils: bowls, spoons and cup. Please dress accordingly. All Okwehon:we are welcome....