A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Audio-Visual Technician/Cultural Educator will promote culture, history, and traditions of the Haudenosuanee people via a variety of media for community and the public information and educational purposes. The AV/Cultural Educator will report to the Museum Coordinator and Manager and be involved with various projects and activities hosted by NNATC as requested. The A/V Technician will be responsible for: Gathering information on the culture, history, and traditions of the Haudenosuanee as well as Akwesasne for the purposes of presentations...
A family of Native American descent from North Carolina is contesting a state-funded charter school’s insistence that their first-grade son must cut his hair. The school system recently amended its dress and grooming regulations, categorizing a boy sporting a bun or braids as exhibiting a “faddish” hairstyle. Belonging to the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe, one of the eight state-recognized tribes in North Carolina, the Lomboy family is seeking to preserve their cultural heritage. Ashley Lomboy, the young boy Logan’s mother, shared with Native News On...
Position Summary: Under the supervision of and in close consultation with the School Principal, the Associate Principal provides leadership in developing and maintaining rigorous educational programs that optimize available human and material resources and results in the effective operation of the school. The primary task of the Associate Principal is to assist the School Principal in the overall administrative leadership of the school. Specifically, the Associate Principal has a major role in development of plans for students’ academic and s...
Native North American Travelling College 1 Ronathahonni Lane, Akwesasne, Ontario, K6H 5R7 Job Description The Cultural Educator will be responsible for promoting Haudenosuanee and Kanienkehaka culture that highlights the uniqueness of our culture and ways. The Cultural Educator will report to the Manager and will work collaboratively with all staff and partners at NNATC. This position will require some weekend availability. Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrate knowledge of Kanienkehaka traditional culture and traditions Assist in sharing...
RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the School Principal, the RECE Teacher is responsible for providing a positive learning environment that enhances and supports each child’s cultural, physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive development. The RECE Teacher creates a nurturing, developmentally appropriate and safe classroom that helps children develop essential school readiness skills. The incumbent must abide by the College of Early Childhood Educators. Qualifications: • Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma; • 3 years...
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Language and Curriculum, the Kanien’keha Curriculum & Resource Developer is responsible for the development and translation of curriculum and resource materials for the Immersion and Core Programs of AMBE based on the Neuro-linguistic approach and for the coaching of language teachers in the classroom. As part of the curriculum process and in regular consultation with the administration and teaching staff of AMBE, the Kanien’keha Curriculum & Resource Developer will also ensure th...
Continued from last week And he understood what had happened when he thought back to the winter. And he went back to where his brother’s small dwelling was and he went in and grabbed him out. And he called him outside and they began to argue very much. And they started to push each other and they started hitting each other. And they got into a big fight. And it was really serious this time. They say that they were hitting very hard and they started to throw rocks and pick up things and swing things at each other. And Teharonhiawako accused h...
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the School Principal, the Kanien’keha Teacher is responsible to teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the School Principal. The Kanien’keha Teacher will provide instruction/support to all students under his/her charge following the prescribed Kanien’keha curriculum guidelines: maintain lesson plans and long range Kanien’keha instructional plans; develop and implement a sound timetable of dail...
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all students. The Educational Assistant will assist the classroom teacher with academic and social support for all students. Qualifications: • 2 year Post Secondary Diploma in a related field; • 1 year experience working with children; OR • Secondary School Diploma; • 2-3 years’ experience working with children. Key Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of: integrity, equity an...
Department: Housing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time 40 hours weekly Salary: $39,936 annually Closing Date: Until filled Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Housing Occupancy Specialist will be responsible for tenant selection, occupancy rules and property upkeep of the rental properties owned and/or managed by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and Hogansburg Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. Incumbent will be required to become certified in...
Native North American Travelling College. 1 Ronathahonni Lane, Akwesasne, Ontario, K6H 5R7 Job Description Permanency granted upon 3-month probation period. Hours 8am-4pm Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Saturdays may be required during summer (May-September) Wage: $18/hour with pension benefits, accrued sick and vacation leave. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for: Facilitating smooth communication throughout the organization. Booking Travel Troupe, staff presentations, and use of NNATC facilities. Sale of...
A Chippewa woman has been named the state’s poet laureate by lawmakers in North Dakota, making her the first Native American to occupy this position in the state. This has drawn more attention to her expertise on the problematic history of Native American boarding schools. Denise Lajimodiere, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in Belcourt, is the acclaimed author of numerous poetry collections. Recognized as a leading authority on Native American boarding school history, Lajimodiere authored a scholarly work in 2019 titled...
1. Tekonnonhwará:tons tsi Shotonhnhé:ton Happy Easter 2. Wahsekhwá:ren kénh ne Shotonhnhé:ton Did you have an Easter dinner? 3. Hén, Shotonhnhé:ton nikahá:wi wa'khekhwahéhrhahse ne akhwá:tsire Yes, I put up an Easter dinner for my family 4. Í:iah tewakekhwá:rahkwe No, I did not put up a dinner 5. Í:se kenh akwé:kon wahshekhón:ni? Did you do all the cooking? 6. Hén, í:'i akwé:kon wa'kekhón:ni Yes, I did do all the cooking 7. Í:iah tewakekhón:ni. Ia'kateri'wániehte Rotikahrothí:ie raotíkhwa. No, I...
The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce nine new inductees into this year’s slate of honorees. The 2023 class of inductees has made contributions in law, journalism, advocacy, writing and entertainment. government, law, publishing, and entertainment. 2023 inductees: Mark Trahant, Shoshone-Bannock, author, editor, reporter, and former president of the Native American Journalists Association. He was named Best Columnist by the Native American Journalists. He was a co-winner of the Heywood Broun Award and in 2019 T...
Which bear is the most condescending? A pan-duh! Why are elevator jokes so classic and good? They work on many levels. My wife asked me to go get 6 cans of Sprite from the grocery store. I realized when I got home that I had picked 7 up. How can you tell it’s a dogwood tree? By the bark. My boss told me to have a good day, so I went home....
Students basket weaving during Mohawk Language Class L-R: Russ Oakes, Kahawis, William King, & Tekarahkwineken Jacobs, Mohawk School -Year Unknown 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....
On March 20, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Arizona v. Navajo Nation, in which the Navajo Nation argues that the U.S. has a treaty-based duty to plan for and protect its water interests. The justices’ decision — due this summer — is likely to have far-reaching implications, whether it’s a narrow ruling that applies solely to the Navajo Nation or a much broader one that could affect tribal water rights across the U.S. Given the case’s significance, tribal nations, water organizations and nonprofits — as well as one anti...
By David Sommerstein. News Director NCPR. An assistant professor at St. Lawrence University is suing a fellow assistant professor, claiming she was drugged and raped at his house. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, is also suing the university, arguing it mishandled her sexual assault investigation. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court last week, Jane Doe went to her male colleague’s house for what she expected to be dinner and a work session in April 2022. She alleges the assistant professor mixed her a cocktail she believes c...
A Kanien’kehá:ka woman claims she was denied re-entry into Canada upon presenting her Indian status card at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, a mere 15 km away from her home community of Kahnawá:ke. On March 21, Konwatsitsa:wi Meloche was returning from a trip to Las Vegas when she observed that the automatic entry kiosks accepted permanent resident cards. Believing her Canadian government-issued Indian status card, which appeared similar, would also work, she decided to use it instead of her Canadian passport. However, both the kios...
By Andy Gardner. CANTON – The Massena man who allegedly shot and killed a college student who previously fired his public defender and has been representing himself will now be represented by a public defender, again. Michael Snow, 32, is charged with four counts in an April 2022 indictment accusing him of shooting and killing Elizabeth M. Howell, 21, on Feb. 18, 2022 near the SUNY Potsdam campus. On Monday, Snow went in front of acting Judge Craig Carriero in St. Lawrence County Court to request the public defender resume acting as defense cou...
The Akwesasne Cultural Center Library & Museum is host to the third artist in a yearlong series of local artists - Yvette Cook White. Cook-White has several of her painting on display in a small, but powerful display of older and newer works. The first gallery artist in this series to display their artwork was Dave Fadden in March. The well-known and accomplished artist portrays contemporary and past visions of Haudenosaunee people. He is also recognized as a storyteller, illustrator, writer,...
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