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Scammers are impersonating tax authorities and threatening consumers over bogus debts, here is information you need to avoid these scams and report them. With this year’s tax deadline looming and April marking Financial Literacy Month, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today offered New Yorkers tips to avoid falling victim to reported tax prep scams. The Attorney General also asked taxpayers to notify his office of any suspected fraudulent schemes designed to steal personal and financial information from consumers. Each year, the New Y...
By Kaniehtonkie Sleep is truly one of the cornerstones of optimal health, but its importance is too often underestimated. Children are tempted by messages and games to stay awake long into the night, and adults often succumb to the same temptation with the added challenge of late-night work emails or other sources of stress. In a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that children—fourth and seventh graders in the case of the study—who sleep with phones or other mobile devices sleep less during the week com...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Lawn, landscape and garden season will be here any day now. Or so we hope. As a card-carrying pessimist, the arrival of spring naturally brings to mind the critters that will soon come out of the woodwork (literally in some cases) to complicate those activities. Ruminating about insect pests, particularly invasive species, it occurred to me there’s a painless way to evaluate them for damage potential. I’m calling it the “Insect Pest Three-Name Litmus Test.” Here’s how it works: When you find an unknown insect in...
Students learning about the peach stone game. Approx. 1986-1987. L-R: Kastitenseriio George, Konwawihon Fox, Tase Nanticoke, Athkwiroton Skidders, Brandon Swamp & Iestistakwaroroks Skidders. 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...
The Tewaaraton Award is pleased to announce the Annual Outstanding Native American High School Scholarship. The award will go to the one Native male and one Native female lacrosse player. The winners will be invited to attend the Tewaaraton Award Banquet in Washington DC. The objective of the Tewaaraton Outstanding Native American Scholarship is to recognize and reward exceptional students’ academic and athletic achievement. All awards are based on the merits of academic achievement, athletic performance and ambition. Additionally, nominees a...
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide complete Mohawk language immersion education and instruction to all students. While this serves to outline expectations, The Akwesasne Freedom School strives to build a team who will work beyond job descriptions, who are excited to be at our school and willing to provide total Mohawk language immersion education. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes, but is not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned as deemed fit. 1. Prepare lesson plans and course of study following AFS curriculum guidelines. 2....
· Learn the safest route from your home or business to high, safe ground should you have to leave in a hurry. · Develop and practice a ‘family escape’ plan and identify a meeting place if family members become separated. · Make an itemized list – as well as potentially photo and video documentation -- of all valuables including furnishings, clothing and other personal property. Keep the list in a safe place. · Stockpile emergency supplies of canned food, medicine and first aid supplies and drinking water. Store drinking water in clean, closed c...
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 5:15pm-7:15pm Where: Ase tsi tewaton Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Center Old Village Rd., Racquette Everyone welcome. Pot Luck. Coming to Akwesasne November 6-27, 2015 Email – [email protected] Twitter - @wwos1@akweasasnewwos www.walkingwithoursisters.ca...
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...
Division: Education - Johnson O’Malley Job Code: 39-1021 Status: Term, Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 8, 2015 Description of Position: Supervise summer recreation workers and campers, while serving as liaison between parents and camp administrators. Plan, implement and supervise educational and recreational activities. Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in a related field with experience in a supervisory position. Subject to Background Check and Fleet policies. Obtain complete job descriptions online at www....
Division: Education - Johnson O’Malley Job Code: 39-9032 Status: Term, Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 8, 2015 Description of Position: Conduct educational and recreational activities with groups of children ages 5-12. Organize and promote activities including educational, arts and crafts, games, sports and culture activities; while taking into account the needs of the participating youth. Camp activities are an important element of each day and the right staff member will be someone who is enthusiastic about group games, ac...
Division: Social Services Job Code: 11-9151.1 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 24, 2015 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Commissioner/Deputy, the Program Manager will be responsible for the overall operation of the DSS Preventive, Foster Care and Adoption Units. Performs a range of duties concerned with monitoring, registering and providing services to families in need that meet program eligibility requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Human Services field or relative required with two years...
Division: Community & Family Services - Three Sisters Program Job Code: 11-9151 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 24, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the Three Sisters Program of the Community & Family Services (CFS) Division, in support of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s organizational mission and goals. The Program Manager collaborates with the CFS Director in developing goals, attaining/allocating human and physical re...
Division: Administration Job Code: 43-6014 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 24, 2015 Description of Position: Provide clerical and administrative support on a rotating basis to the various offices within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Qualifications: One-year certificate from college or technical school; and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent experience and training. Subject to Background Check and Fleet Policies. Obtain complete job descriptions online at www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human...
Division: Social Services - Intensive Preventive Program Job Code: 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 24, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for initiating; organizing, planning, developing and implementing direct advocacy services for assigned young people. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED with some experience working with youth. Subject to Background Check and Fleet Policies. Obtain complete job descriptions online at www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Ap...
Division: Education - Early Childhood Development Program Job Code: 25-9041 Status: Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 24, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED with one year experience working in an early childhood classroom preferred. Subject to Background Check Policy. Obtain co...
Division: Compliance Job Code: 13-1014 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtókha/April 24, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for inspecting and monitoring for compliance of all of the Tribe’s Environmental Laws and regulations. Ensuring compliance with tribal laws regulating the transportation, storage and disposal of solid wastes, hazardous waste and the illegal disposal of regulated medical waste. Qualifications: The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Science, Engineering or Environmental Technology preferred. Mi...
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...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 No news available at this time. 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 “Wish List” of items for activities with our Tot...
Dear Parent: We at Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Health are committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our community members. One part of this is ensuring that all of our Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education school children are protected from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases by keeping them up to date on their vaccinations. We have sent home several letters recently, encouraging you to bring your child(ren) in to update their immunization records with us, along with dates and time of our immunization clinics. This letter serves...
Friday, April 10 - 12:10 pm in the Chapel - Mass Intention for George Gray (Memorial Mass). Saturday, April 11 - 4 pm - Anticipated Mass - Mass Intention for Theodore “Teddy” Mitchell, 1st Anniversary. From the funeral collection. Sunday, April 12 - 10 am - Holy Mass - Mass Intention for Josephine Lazore Angus, Memorial Birthday. Requested by Jack Angus and Family. Tuesday, April 14 - 6 pm in the Chapel - Mass Intention for Pauline Boots, 1st Anniversary. From the funeral collection. Wednesday, April 15 - 10 am at Iakhihsohtha Lodge - Mass Int...
Fri. April 10th Dr. Forson- Men’s Clinic 8:30-11:30-by appt. Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-11:00-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. April 13th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Tues. April 14th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-by appt. Wed. April 15th Dr. Forson 2:00-3:30-walk-in 5:00-6:30-by appt. Thurs. April 16th No Doctor...
Fri. April 10th Dr. Levac 9:00-12:00-by referrals Mon. April 13th No Doctor Tues. April 14th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in 40 patient limit Wed. April 15th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in 40 patient limit Thurs. April 16th No Doctor...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
Dr. Daniel Hovsepian DMD Monday – Thursday 8:00am-6:15pm Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm...
