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  • NATIVE INMATE LIAISON OFFICER (NILO)

    Apr 25, 2019

    PAY LEVEL: SP06 ST 2 $52,239.82 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, Akwesasne Community Justice Program, the incumbent will provide liaison and the counselling services and spiritual and cultural teachings to native inmates at the Ottawa Carlton Detention Centre (OCDC) in Ottawa. In addition, the NILO will assist OCDC in furthering the development of the Native Offender Program Services. QUALIFICATIONS: • College diploma in the field of Social Work, or other related courses; • Previous experi...

  • Tota News

    Apr 25, 2019

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: April 27th-Marvin Ward & Diane Conners April 28th-Irene Ward April 29th-Linda McElwain April 30th-Louvina Donaldson Events: April 26th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; April 29th – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo (Iakhihsohtha attending)-1:00; April 30th – Massage-8:20; Tai Chi-10:00; Kanien’keha Class-12:30; Shopping-1:00; no further information at this time. IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the elderly 613-575-2507 Community Bingo-Thursdays @ 6:30pm. Package cost-$...

  • PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN SCREENING

    Apr 25, 2019

    WHERE: St. Regis Mohawk School 385 Church Street Hogansburg, NY 13655 Telephone: 518-358-2763 WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 to Thursday, May 16, 2019 *Individual times will be scheduled at registration...

  • 2019 LoKo Arts Festival

    Apr 25, 2019

    POTSDAM: SUNY Potsdam’s eighth annual LoKo Arts Festival will once again provide an immersive arts experience for the Potsdam community; 17 artists from around the country & Denmark will infuse the campus and community with energy from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, May 5; festival features traditional and contemporary musical and theatrical performances, workshops and gallery exhibitions; most events are free, all are open to the public, and parking permits are not required during the festival;. Friday, April 26 The Beat Authority with David S...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Apr 25, 2019

    FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Terry Johnson, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 - 4:00 PM – CONFIRMATION - Offered for: Esther Jock, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. Lectors: Confirmation Candidates. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 - 10:00 AM - Offered for: Peter Sunday, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. Lectors: Erin Cole and Phil Tarbell. TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Phyllis Terrance, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 - 1...

  • PICEI 10-Day Cultural Cruise

    Apr 25, 2019

    PAMOJA INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE, INC. (PICEI, 501c3 Charitable Organization) November 30th, 2019 – December 10th, 2019 Join us on our cultural 10-Day Cruise to: Falmouth, Jamaica - Cartagena, Colombia - Panama Canal Transit N & Cristobal, Panama – Limon, Costa Rica - and the Cayman Islands. This is a great opportunity to travel to warmer climates during our winter weather while sharing our two important holidays here at home: Thanksgiving and Christmas, with our family. Want to go for FREE? Ask us how… Space is limited, so you must...

  • Tribal Caucus Scheduled for Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2019

    Apr 25, 2019

    (March 22, 2019) The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will be holding the annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2019. There are four (4) positions open: one (1) Tribal Chief, one (1) Tribal Sub-Chief, one (1) Chief Judge, and one (1) Traffic Court Judge #1. The caucus will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Ionkwakiohkwaró:ron Building when the floor will be opened for nominations for each respective position. All Nominees are responsible for submitting their required documents, and dru...

  • 9 Pin No Tap Bowling Tournament

    Apr 25, 2019

    To benefit Salmon River Central Athletic Hall of Fame Sunday, April 28th, 2019 Big D’s House Bowling Alley, Moira 5 person team, $20 per person Choose from two shifts: noon or 3pm Trophies and free pizza for winning team Space is limited to first 16 teams! Call today to sign up Bowling Alley: 518-529-6001 or Phillip Showen: 518-353-9590 9 pins equals a strike – more fun for everyone! 1 topping pizza for every 300 game donated by Twin Leaf in Fort Covington! (one per bowler, per shift)...

  • Attention to any students who plan to transfer to Salmon River

    Apr 25, 2019

    The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2019. This policy applies to all students who wish to transfer into the Salmon River Central School District (including the St. Regis Mohawk School) for the 2019-2020 school year who are changing school districts but not residency. Enrollment packets are available in the Office of Instruction, located in the Elementary of the Salmon River Central campus or at the St. Regis Mohawk School. The student’s birth certificate and immunization record are required at the tim...

  • TAUNY Kids Create: Clay Nature Art with Sara Lynch

    Apr 25, 2019

    Nancy Wilder Palmateer Memorial Children’s Workshop Saturday, April 27 12:00-3:00 pm (Sign up to start at either 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm) Pre-registration requested by calling 315-386-4289. Celebrate mud season with artist Sara Lynch! At this hands-on, might-be-messy workshop, kids will be shown how to stamp mud-like red clay with leaves and other items from nature to make bowls, trivets, and coasters. All ages are welcome. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. This workshop is free, but spaces are limited and pre-registration is r...

  • AMBE Request for Proposal for Structural Readiness Implementation

    Apr 25, 2019

    PART I ~ GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CONSULTANTS Executive Summary & Background The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) is a First Nation School Board located on the Akwesasne First Nation. AMBE is established under Akwesasne Mohawk Council Resolution 1985/86 – 762 approved December 17, 1985 and is charged with the responsibility of providing educational services for those students under its jurisdiction. The AMBE believes that the focus of all planning and activities must be centered on the education of students. In addition, AMBE believe...

  • COMMUNITY NOTICE

    Apr 25, 2019

    COTTAGE FOR SALE Lot 13 St. Francis Island Large 1,100 sq. ft. three-bedroom cottage with a new tin roof in 2013. Comes fully furnished. It is wired with solar panels. There is also a large shed (new roof 2018). Also includes aluminum wharfs. It is located on the opposite side of the channel. This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $2,460.00 for the period of May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2022. The lease is a fifteen-year lease effective May 1, 2019, with rent reviews conducted every three years. The next rent review scheduled for this...

  • MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE TO HOLD BY-ELECTION IN JUNE

    Apr 25, 2019

    A Mohawk Council of Akwesasne By-Election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kawehno:ke will be held on June 1, 2019. Therefore, a revised Voters List will be posted at the following locations: • Bank of Montreal • Jocks Store • Express Gas Nominations will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tri-District Elders Lodge on Kawehno:ke. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict at 613-575-2250 ext. 2406....

  • Stroke Survivor Support Group Meeting

    Apr 25, 2019

    Stroke Survivor Support Group - Cornwall, will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:30-8pm in the Party Room at Riverdale Terrace Retirement Residence, 1200 Second St. West. All stroke survivors and their caregivers are most welcome. Info: Deena 613-936-8784....

  • Legal Notice

    Apr 25, 2019

    Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Richard J. Tarbell, of Akwesasne, N Y, have been requested by Verda L. Tarbell. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Verda L. Tarbell or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than May 18, 2019....

  • NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 19-0066

    Apr 25, 2019

    Grant Writing Services Akwesasne, New York The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide grant writing services for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, located at 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, New York. Proposals will be received until Thursday, May 16, 2019, 3:30 p.m. (Local Time). Questions concerning this Request for Proposals are to be directed in writing five (5) days prior to the closing date and time. The following preferences apply to this solicitation: Native Preference, Women...

  • INFORMATION SESSION - INDIAN DAY SCHOOLS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

    Apr 25, 2019

    Were you or a family member a student at a Federal Indian day school? Did you or a family member experience abuse at one of these schools? The Ministry of Crown-Indigenous Relations has announced in March 2019 that they will be settling a class action lawsuit regarding the federally-recognized Indian day schools and students that attended these schools will be receiving compensation. If you or a family member were one of the students who attended one of the Indian day schools located in Akwesasne between 1920 and the date in which the school...

  • ATFE Seed and Tree Give Away

    Apr 25, 2019

    Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment’s Seed and Tree Give Away is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019 at SRMT Office of the Aging-Senior Center from 9a.m. – until supplies are gone. If you need additional information, please contact Craig Arquette at SRMT Environment Division 358-5937....

  • PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

    Apr 25, 2019

    WHERE: St. Regis Mohawk School 385 Church Street Hogansburg, NY 13655 Telephone: 518-358-2763 WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8:00-12:00 Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 12:00-4:00...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatska:hon Green Food Box Program

    Apr 25, 2019

    The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Bag for the month of MAY​ is Friday, May 3rd, 2019 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10.00 to place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....

  • Legal Notice

    Apr 25, 2019

    Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Billings-Jacobs, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Geraldine Jacobs and Mark Jacobs. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Geraldine Jacobs and Mark Jacobs. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by May 25, 2019....

  • Women's Business Bootcamp

    Apr 25, 2019

    The Women’s Business Bootcamp, hosted by the SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will provide an opportunity to hear about the successes and failures of other woman business owners along with some great networking opportunities. “Secrets of My Success – And Mistakes I’ve Made Along the Way” will be a panel discussion at the bootcamp where woman entrepreneurs from the region will share their experiences. The Women’s Business Bootcamp will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the BOCES Education S...

  • 16 Native runners compete in 123rd Boston Marathon

    Apr 25, 2019

    The 2019 Boston Marathon took place on Monday, April 15, 2019. The race was well represented by Native Americans including Harold Bennally, Navajo, Arizona who wore his moccasins and his grandma's scarf for the 26.2 miles and Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel, Lakota, who prayed at each mile of the Boston Marathon in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Bennally said before the race, "It will be raining so I added duct tape to the bottoms to 'prevent' me slipping...

  • Girls Basketball Team are "A" Champs"!!!

    Apr 25, 2019

    Submitted by Lynda Brown On April 18th, Tsi Snaihne School Girls competed in the Upper Canada Junior Girls Basketball Tournament. Their round robin record was 3-1 (beating R-O, Viscount and Bridgewood). There was a 3-way tie for first and we advanced with the best point differential. In the semi-finals, we defeated R-O Blue team (18-0) and in the finals we defeated Williamstown (18-4) to win the "A" Championship. The girls played unbelievably hard and showed great sportsmanship. This same team...

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Schedule April 25 – May 1, 2019

    Apr 25, 2019

    Thursday, April 25 12-6 Akwesasne Job Fair 9-10:30 Jr. B Practice Friday, April 26 1-6 Costco Membership Representatives 5-8:30 AMLA Saturday, April 27 9-3 AMLA vs. Gloucester 7pm Akwesasne Jr. B Indians vs. Kahnawake Sunday, April 28 9-7 AMLA vs. Kahnawake Monday, April 29 9-1 AMBE Buses Turtle Room 5-9 AMLA Tuesday, April 30 5-9 AMLA Practice 9-10:30 Jr. B Practice Wednesday, May 1 9-12 Nation Building Turtle Room 5-9 AMLA All youth under 17 yrs. must be parentally supervised and please wear helmets at all times. All girls in locker room #...

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