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Due to recent reports of rabies in northern N.Y. we are releasing important information to the community. What is rabies? Rabies is a viral disease that can attack the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Even though rabies is usually found in wild animals such as bats, raccoons and skunks, household pets also provide a link for the transmission of rabies to humans. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal. How is rabies spread? Rabies is transmitted through saliva - primarily via bite wounds. It can...
Cornwall, Ontario - Spring is finally here and to celebrate its arrival Focus Art is putting on its Spring Exhibition at the Cornwall Public Library from April 12 to May 9. This “members only” exhibition comprises of more than 60 new works of art (paintings, batiks, photos and sculptures) from 25 local artists, with many of the artwork available for purchase. The public is invited to come and vote until May 7, at which point winners will be selected. The Vernissage will take place on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and the Awa...
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By Jennifer Herne, LVT Spring has arrived and April is Heartworm Awareness Month. Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal parasite that primarily infects dogs, cats and ferrets. It can also infect a variety of wild animals, including wild canids (e.g., foxes, wolves, coyotes), wild felids (e.g. tigers, lions, pumas), raccoons, opossums, and pinnipeds (e.g., sea lions and seals), as well as others. Treating a dog for heartworm is expensive and risky. Heartworm disease does...
Submitted by the Native North American Travelling College Our grandfathers told us many stories that would relate to lacrosse and how one is to conduct himself, and how important one can be to a lacrosse game. We know that all creatures, no matter how small, are important and have a contribution to make to the overall life cycle. No matter how unworthy you may feel a person is, that person may have qualities which may help some day. Long ago our grandfathers would have told this story about a...
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Saint Regis Mohawk Police Blotter as of 4/17/2015 Inadequate headlights: On April 11, Tribal Police ticketed Dylan D. Scott, 22, of Heuvelton. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 4. Fail to stop for a school bus: On April 13, Tribal Police ticketed Angela H. Levac, 22, of Cornwall, Ontario. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 11. Arrest warrant: On April 13, Tribal Police arrested Thomas C. Day, 41, of Hogansburg for an active warrant out of Franklin County. He was arraigned and released with a return date of April 28....
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police would like community members to be aware of telephone calls or emails that claim to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) but are not. These are phishing and other fraudulent scams that could result in identity and financial theft. Some of these scams ask for personal information directly, some claim that they are agents accusing you of committing tax fraud and demanding that you pay back hundreds to thousands of dollars to the CRA or you will be arrested. Some examples of recent telephone scams community members h...
The Everly Brothers were for years a fixture hanging out at the Four Corners in Hogansburg. Their names were Mitchell and Thomas Jacobs but the photograph is unknown as to which one is which. Photo provided by Derrick Lafrance. 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...
AFS is Seeking 3 Mohawk Immersion Teachers (various levels) 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...
Part-time, Non-Exempt, $11 per hour Deadline to apply April 24, 2015 Description: The Part-Time Maintenance Worker assists in overall maintenance & repairs for 76 rental units located in four locations. Duties include: Make ready vacated units, drywall, painting, caulking, replace flooring, siding repairs, work with concrete/foundations including heavy lifting. Assist with groundskeeper lawn care, snow removal, and keeping common areas free of trash & debris. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Trade schoo...
SALARY LEVEL: HS 10 - $35,420.66 - $36,837.48 Summary of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and the Case Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for providing supervision in a 24-hour operation facility; and is responsible for client monitoring within the program plan. Qualifications: Two-year Social Service Worker Diploma or a related social service discipline with one year of documented work experience working with adolescents. Incumbent must have the ability to work in crisis situations with adolescents,...
Cornwall, ON - The St. Lawrence Seaway is known as the H20 highway in this part of the world, shipping goods up and down the St. Lawrence River from the Lakehead at Thunder Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. Over the years this highway has also served as a gateway for transporting invasive species from other nations into the Great Lakes. McGill University’s Dr. Anthony Ricciardi is an expert on invasive species in the St. Lawrence and he is the special guest speaker for Science and Nature on Tap @ Schnitzel’s on May 5th at 7 pm. In a talk entitled “Pa...
Division: Environment Job Code: 39-1021 Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 22, 2015 Description of Position: The performance of laboratory and field tests to monitor and investigate sources of pollution. It involves the collection of data and information relating to pesticide usage within the territory and the operation of specialized analytical devices. Qualifications: Two year degree in physical or life sciences or engineering. Possess or ability to obtain OSHA 40-hour training. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds....
Division: Finance Job Code: 13-2011 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 8, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for the supervision, direction and training of the program accountants/bookkeepers. Also, responsible for maintaining, monitoring and ensuring that all programs are operating in compliance with the Federal OMB Guidelines. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting or related field and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of re...
Division: Health - Outreach Job Code: 29-114 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 8, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for ensuring a care plan is in place helping the patient reach his/her health goals. Also responsible for coordinating patient care activities for at-risk individuals with clinically significant illness. Offer assistance to health care consumers (patients, survivors, families and caregivers) to chart a course through the healthcare system and overcome any barriers to quality care. Qualifications:...
Division: Health - Outreach Job Code: 39-9021 Status: Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 8, 2015 Description of Position: Carry out health care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or family nurse practitioner and who may also provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and other related supportive tasks to the patient with health care needs in his/her home. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Must be physically able to carry out the duties. Subject to Background Check and Fleet policies. Obtain...
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: Administration - Grants and Contracts Job Code: 43-6014 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 1, 2015 Description of Position: Maintaining the contracts (service & construction) and grants workflow, by ensuring an efficient and transparent process for all contracts and grants; assist in the efficient running of the program; liaising with other programs/divisions, external companies and individuals by ensuring clear communication and prompt response times. Qualifications: Certificate/Diploma from college or...
Division: Compliance – Animal Control Job Code: 33-9011 Status: Per diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 1, 2015 Description of Position: Actively support and uphold the Tribe’s Animal Control Programs mission and values by performing a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of Tribal Ordinances relating to domestic animals and relating to the Animal Control program, including impounding, providing responsible care and control of animals when at shelter. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Ability to lift and carry up t...
Division: Compliance Job Code: 33-9011 Status: Per diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 1, 2015 Description of Position: Assistant will patrol assigned areas to deter and prevent animal nuisance issues with beaver. Provide verbal or written information of damage to property and crops by wildlife. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent may possess a certificate of completion from Apprentice Trapper education, Journeyman Trapper or Master Trapper training or be willing to take trapper training. Have experience in land and...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: April 25th Pat Calley & Gail White April 26th Marie Ransom April 27th Diane A. Conners April 30th Caroline Van Leishout Events: April 24th closed for planning day; April 27th – Active Living Every Day-10:00; Nutrition Counseling-1:00-3:00; April 28th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Growing Stronger-12:45-2:00; Shopping-1:00; Healthy Choices for Healthy Living @ Diabetes Center-1:00-3:30; Reservation deadline for Oneida trip; April 29th – Birthday Meal; Depart for swim class...
Join the fun for an afternoon of words, strategy and more words! Games will begin at 1:30 on Saturday, April 25th. Refreshments will be served. Prizes and bragging rights awarded for High Individual Score, Most Bingo Words and High Team Combined Score. Copies of “Important Words to Raise Your Score” will be available for players and teams. The latest edition of the Scrabble dictionary will be utilized to look up and challenge players. Please call Jamie at Iakhihsohtha to let her know you are attending. 613-575-2507 ext. 3 or Jam...
