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Assembly of First Nations (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde expressed support for the key investments and a new approach based on recognizing First Nations rights that will support a better quality of life for First Nations as set out in today’s Alternative Federal Budget, “Delivering the Good”, released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) calls for removing the 2% cap on funding increases to First Nations that has been in place since 1996. The cap...
Speeding: On March 14, Tribal Police ticketed Gerald Dear, 67, of Athelstan, Canada. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 13. On March 14, Tribal Police ticketed Peggy A. David, 53, of Hogansburg. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 13. Stop sign violation: On March 14, Tribal Police ticketed Kanietahawi David, 58, of Akwesasne, N.Y. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 13. Burglary: On March 16, Tribal Police arrested Rori M. Francis-Herne, 24, of Hogansburg and charged her with second-degree burglary, felony, petit...
Let’s face it, keeping a young child preoccupied isn’t always easy. Now, with everyone carrying a smart phone, it is so easy to pass our phone to our youngsters to keep them busy. And while we are thinking our kid can get around a smart phone better than I can and looks so smart doing it, we may be hurting them more than giving them a foot up on technology. We all know letting toddlers who are younger than two years old watch TV old is highly advised against. What about our cell phones, iPad and tablets and so much more? We use this technology...
The MCA water and wastewater facilities were inspected on December 4, 2014. There are 8 facilities total. They are the Kanatakon Water Treatment plant, the Kawehnoke Water Treatment plant, the Kanatakon Wastewater Treatment plant, the TsiSnaihne Wastewater Treatment plant, the TsiSnaihne Communal Septic Field Bed, the Block 97 Wastewater Treatment plant, the AMS Wastewater Treatment plant, and the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Sewage System. After each inspection, a System Risk Score is calculated based...
Snow Snake Returns to Cayuga Nation Territory First time the ancient game has been played in ancestral Cayuga lands in centuries. March 20, 2015 – Seneca Falls, NY—Last weekend, the Cayuga Nation hosted a Snow Snake tournament, marking the first time the ancient game has been played in ancestral Cayuga Nation lands in centuries. At its most basic explanation, men take turns propelling carved wooden sticks down tracks made of snow and ice, to see who can throw their “snake” the furthest. However, it is a game of subtle craftsmanship and skill, a...
CAMBRIDGE, MASS – The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development’s Honoring Nations program is pleased to announce the selection of 19 semifinalists for the 2015 cycle of the prestigious Honoring Nations awards. Honoring Nations identifies, celebrates and shares excellence in American Indian tribal governance. At the heart of Honoring Nations are the principles that tribes themselves hold the key to generating social, political, and economic prosperity and that self-governance plays a crucial role in building and sustaining str...
The Akwesasne Cornwall Job Fair 2015 began as collaboration between the two communities and based on attendance, working together is the key to success for everyone. With over 1200 people attending the job Fair at the Cornwall Civic Complex, future collaboration will continue in the future. Doors opened at noon and by 3pm, over 800 people had walked through the Civic Complex door to the Job Fair. Job seekers, many with resumes in hand and ready to be interviewed on the spot had the opportunity...
You could not ask for a better day during the-winter-that-won't-let-go, to have an Easter Egg Hunt. On Sunday, March 29, the Fort Covington Fire Station was filled to the brim with families enjoying food, vendors, a raffle and Chinese auction and more. Kids could decorate a cupcake and get a picture with the Easter Bunny, and of course, the egg hunt. There were over 300 kids signed up, and up for grabs were 8,000 eggs. The event was put on by the Moms of Fort and it is their second year...
Tsi Snaihne School February Awards...
Submitted by AMBE March 31st is National Language Day this year at Tsi Snaihne school we had two local visitors. Feryn Karahkwiiostha King and Kenny Tehawisoren Perkins presented their traditional hoop dance and Social songs. The students really enjoyed watching Karakwiiostha present her hoop dance presentation. Throughout the presentation by Karahkwiiostha, she represented the animals and beings that are depicted in the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen (Opening Address). The students were totally amazed...
The baby has grown so much and so fast the last month. He’s gone from jumping and rolling to crawling everywhere he wants. At times he struggles to wiggle right out of my arms or off my lap because he wants to get on the floor. A joke at home is, that nothing is safe. He’s after the Blue Rays, the shoes, our poor little dog Marf too. When he gets after the dog, Marf just lays there with the saddest look on his face. A new phrase that our dog hears is, “run away Marf! He’s coming run!” So then that pitiful puppy goes from end to end of the house...
Blast-Submitted by Toni and Vernie Herne Happy belated 50th birthday to Tommy Herne, (looking very cute with his toothless grin) pictured here with his kindergarten class and teacher Mrs. Kelly. Also in the class is Glen Tarbell behind Mrs. Kelly on the left. Can you identify the other students? 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 CKON. Stop letting your...
Division: Environment Job Code: 11-9199 Status: Full-time, Term position, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 17, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for planning and directing cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse (does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites). Provide technical assistance to individual business owners and/or developers to facilitate the development of projects. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, public administration, la...
SALARY LEVEL: DS 06 - $49,353.52 - $51,327.66 Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and Clinical Coordinator of Ionkwanonhsasetsi Adolescent Treatment Facility, the general purpose of the Case Supervisor/Educational Instructor position is to provide, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate specialized educational programs for the IATC clientele. The incumbent is responsible for providing shift supervision to ensure client monitoring within the prescribed program plan and delivery of educational programming. The...
Salary Level: DS 08 - $45,697.98 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the incumbent is responsible to oversee services and provide information and advice pertaining to tourism in the region. The incumbent will also be responsible for the overall coordination and operation of the Tourism Centre and to bring together and promote all local events, local businesses and local artisans. QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree or higher in Tourism Management, Ecotourism, Hospitality and Tourism Management or related field. A...
Salary Level: GST 14 - $31,316.49-$32,569.14 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Arena Manager the concession worker is responsible for the operation of the concession stand at the A’nowara’kowa Arena QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the concession stand field. Incumbent must possess effective oral and interpersonal communication skills; good public relations skills. Ability to work under pressure when required, lift heavy (five gallon pail) objects and stand for mul...
Responsibilities include but not limited to: · Manage 74 units with move-in, move-out · Submits reports for subsidized rental units to appropriate agency · Record payments and notify tenants in arrears · Supervisory duties over Maintenance Department including training, performance appraisal, discipline · Scheduling repairs, work orders, purchase orders, solicit bids when necessary, ensure purchases fall within budgets · Work with Management on planning, develop annual work plans, budgets, identify renovations/major repairs, preventative maint...
SALARY LEVEL: GST 10 $37,908.71 - $39,425.06 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of high quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent; Institutional Cook Program Certificate from a recognized institution and one year demonstrated work experience in food service in a long term care and/or an institutional environment. Food Handler and/or Food Safety Certificate, hospitality skills and...
Friday, April 3/15 - Good Friday - 3 PM Service - No Mass Intention. Saturday, April 4/15 - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 PM - Mass Intention for Gilbert Roundpoint, 44th Anniversary. Requested by the Family. Sunday, April 5/15 - Easter Sunday Sunrise Mass - 6 AM - Mass Intention for Jeanne ‘Jenny’ Cook, Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Sunday, April 5/15 - Easter Sunday Holy Mass - 10 AM - Mass Intention for Solomon Cook, 1st Anniversary. From the funeral collection. Tuesday, April 7/15 - No Mass. Wednesday, April 8/15 - Mass in the Cha...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Events: April 2nd – Shopping-1:00; April 3rd – Computer Skills-10:00 IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the Elderly 613-575-2507 Please take note: Thursday Community Bingo at Iakhihsohtha Lodge returns on Thursday, April 9th NOT April 2nd as previously advertised. Please call if you need transportation. Bingo begins at 6:30pm. Packages and prices: $10.00-single; $15.00-double; and $20.00-triple.Newsletter and calendar of events are available, contact Jamie for your own copy. Our “Wi...
Thursday evening community Bingo at Iakhihsohtha Lodge returns on Thursday April 9th! Bingo begins every Thursday at 6:30 with 3 quickie games. The progressive mini-jackpot begins at $250.00 payout and the progressive jackpot begins at a $500.00 prize. There is also a “winner- take- all” game! Bingo packages are $10.00, $15.00, and $20.00. There will be a weekly raffle for free bingo packages! Light refreshments are also served. Volunteers are encouraged and welcome to attend. Transportation can be arranged. Please contact Jamie for det...
As part of our community development class we are hosting a community clothing drive that is open to the Akwesasne Community. Please donate your gently used clothing for men, women and children at our drop box locations. Drop box locations include: AMS, Kanatakon School, Tsi Sanihne School, Iohahiio, Kanonhkwat’sheri:io, TNT Deli and the MCA daycares located on Cornwall Island, St. Regis and Tsi Snaihne. We will be accepting donations starting on Friday April 3rd until April 15th. The distribution of clothing received will be held on Friday, A...
Fri. April 3rd Mon. April 6th Closed Tues. April 7th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-by appt. Wed. April 8th Dr. Forson 2:00-3:30-walk-in 5:00-6:30-by appt. Thurs. April 9th Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral...
Fri. April 3rd No Doctor Mon. April 6th No Doctor Tues. April 7th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in 40 patient limit Wed. April 8th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30 40 patient limit Thurs. April 9th Dr. Tremblay 8:30-11:30-walk-in...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
