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Reprinted from ‘Legends of the Iroquois’ by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) Picture writing is a means of expressing thoughts or recording events by marks or drawings. An understanding of Iroquois or Six Nations customs, dress, history, culture, language, and tradition is necessary for the understanding of these pictograph signs. The symbols and signs given in this pamphlet, in most cases, originated in both ancient and modern Six Nations culture. Some of the more ancient signs were found on wampum be...
Submitted by Carrie Jacobs March 26 was Purple Day, a day to wear purple to raise awareness for Epilepsy, and there was a great turnout! The Great Purple Cupcake Project is a sweet ‘epilepsy awareness’ initiative supporting PURPLE DAY, MARCH 26th. During the week of March 26th we invited shops & businesses around Akwesasne to feature purple cupcakes in an effort to promote awareness of a condition that affects many here in Akwesasne. The sales of the cupcakes were donated to the Akwesasne Epi...
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As a normal part of the duties of an Environmental Health Officer (EHO), houses in Akwesasne are inspected on request. As a part of the inspection process the EHO looks at health and safety concerns in and around the home and makes recommendations on corrective actions the home owner can do to make their home and surrounding area as healthy as possible for them, their family and any visitors to their home. To date through both the EHO and the Community Health Representatives (CHRs) just over 600 houses have been assessed. Of these houses 100% w...
SMUGGLING ENDANGERED SPECIES Syracuse, NY - Olivia Terrance, 28, of Hogansburg, New York, pled guilty to participating in a conspiracy in 2009 and 2010 to smuggle endangered and threatened species from the United States into Canada, in violation of Title 18 United States Code section 371. The plea occurred in federal court in Syracuse, New York before Judge Norman A. Mordue. Terrance smuggled turtles and reptiles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars into Canada where they were sold to retailers and collectors. She was caught when law...
Akwesasne – It came down the final table to see who would win the ticket for the World Series of Poker to be held in Las Vegas in July. In the end, it was Ryan Carey from Plattsburgh, NY who won the coveted seat valued at $10,000 and an additional $5,000 to travel. With a maximum capacity of 108 seats sold, the Poker Room at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort was the place to be Saturday night. Flaunting its new renovations, guests were welcomed in trying their skill to become a contestant at t...
Akwesasne Territory - On March 28, 2013 at around 9:50 a.m. Tribal Police arrested Steven J. Mitchell, 28, of Akwesasne, New York. Mr. Mitchell is charged with Petit Larceny, Felony Criminal Mischief 3rd degree and Felony Burglary 2nd degree. Mr. Mitchell is alleged to have driven a vehicle through the front door of a cigarette store located on Beaver Meadow Rd. (Another Damn Cigarette Store) and allegedly stole 27 cartons of cigarettes from the store. He fled from the scene and was later apprehended on Tarbell Road. Mr. Mitchell was arraigned...
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES ALCOA READY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEXT PHASE OF MASSENA FACILITIES’ MODERNIZATION, SCHUMER URGES EPA TO FINALIZE R.O.D. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that Alcoa is prepared to move forward with the next phase of modernizing its Massena operations. The upgrade is called for under a contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for the continued supply of low-cost hydropower from the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Hydroelectric Plant as part of a long-term agreement to protect a minimum of 900 jobs at the a...
AFN NATIONAL TREATY FORUM (Whitecap Dakota First Nation, SK) - More than 600 delegates from Treaty territories across the land attended the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Treaty Forum, March 26-27, at Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Saskatchewan. The Forum provided the opportunity to share experiences, ideas and visions for advancing the Treaty relationship. Over the past few months, First Nations have witnessed a ground swell in a collective appeal for full respect for Treaty, inherent and Aboriginal rights by the Government of...
Prepared by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Why am I sent for a secondary search? A number of factors guide CBSA in making the decision to refer individuals for further examination or investigation. All individuals referred for a secondary exam have the right to request the reason for the inspection. In addition, you have the right to speak to a CBSA Superintendent or, if available, the Aboriginal Liaison Officer at any time during the examination. You can contact the Community Advocate if you feel you are being wrongfully accused or treated...
Oneratókha 10, 2013 / April 10, 2013 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM You are cordially invited to participate in this year’s Annual Kanien’kéha (Mohawk Language) Wáhta/ Maple Radio Show broadcast live on K103 FM (online at www.k103radio.com) on April 10th from 9 AM to 1 PM. If you have a Kanien’kéha song, story, or skit you would like to perform, please submit this form by March 27th. There will be a time limit of 10 minutes per group or individual. Thank you for your support and we look forward to your participation. For information contact Martin Lo...
Niawen to Sesi King for sharing these photos 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 CKON. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
TORONTO – The 21st annual Toronto Jewish Film Festival opens April 11 with “CowJews and Indians: How Hitler Scared My Relatives and I Woke Up in an Iroquois Longhouse—Owing the Mohawks Rent” - a film about righting history’s wrongs, that’s been dubbed “Borat meets Michael Moore.” TJFF is proud to kick things off with Marc Halberstadt’s playfully provocative CowJews and Indians. This sardonically funny film draws a straight line between the meager reparations his family received from Germany in 1...
Division: Office for the Aging Salary: $43,992 – 70,387.20 29-1111 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 19, 2013 Description of Position: The RN/Case Manager oversees the delivery of home care services to elderly clients enabling them to continue to living independently at their place of residence within the community of Akwesasne. They do this by assessing the needs of the elderly client, providing information on community based in-home services and programs that may be of assistance to the client, making referrals to ap...
Division: Office for the Aging Salary: $10.08 35-3041 Status: Part-time (30 Hours), Non-exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 19, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Coordinator, the Home Delivered Meal Carrier is responsible for packing, driving, and delivering meals to elderly clients in their place of residence, while using safe driving practices. The meal carrier must develop a relationship with clients enabling them to monitor any changes in the client’s physical or cognitive st...
Annual Salary: HSW 08 - $36,240 - $39,197 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff, the incumbent is responsible for providing direct basic personal care to Residents/ Clients in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Long Term Care Facility, legislations and Acts. Personal Support Workers are unregulated care providers (UCP) and work as a member of the health care/service team under the supervision of a regulated health professional (RHP). QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of Personal...
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...
HOWES CAVE, N.Y. -- The Iroquois Indian Museum opens for the season with a bold new exhibit, IndianInk: Iroquois and the Art of Tattoos. On display from May 4 through Nov. 30, Ink will feature contemporary tattoo art as an indelible statement of self-expression, cultural philosophy, indigenous identity, political stance, and personal statement. The exhibit will also look back at the meaning and methods associated with historical tattooing. Inspired by Tattoo Nation (1997), a Nation to Nation sponsored event and a conference presentation (2011)...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 April Birthdays April 6th Ruth Ann Seeber April 7th Felicia Jock & Cecelia LaFrance April 8th Ann Terrance April 9th Constance Ahlfeld, Phyllis Lamay, Sheila Racine & Marion Shelton April 10th Betty Kelly & Shirley Horsley April 11th Rita McDonald Activities: April 5th Wii Bowling April 8th Bingo 1:00 April 9th Massage 9:00 Computer Class 10:30 Chair Exercises 11:00 Massena Shopping 1:00 April 10th Senior Center Building Expansion Committee Meeting 10:00 Computer Class and...
Fri. April 5th Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:30 Sat. April 6th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. April 8th Dr. Forson-Walk-In 9:00-11:30 Tues. April 9th Dr. Forson-by appt. 9:00-11:00 Wed. April 10th Lab 8:30-10:00 Thurs. April 11th No Doctor...
Fri. April 5th Dr. Udoeyop-Women’s Clinic By appt.-10:00-3:00 Sat. April 6th Joelle, Regnier, NP-Walk-In 8:00-12:00 Mon. April 8th Dr. Tremblay-Walk-In 8:00-11:00 Joelle, Regnier, NP-by appt. 1:00-4:00 Tues. April 9th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. April 10th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Joelle Regnier, NP-Walk-In 5:00-8:00 Thurs. April 11th Joelle Regnier, NP-by appt. 1:00-4:00...
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In the 16th century when they switched from the old Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, New Years was moved from around April 1st to January 1st. People who were not notified of the change, or refused to recognize the new calendar, were often pranked around April 1st....
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
