A Voice from the Eastern Door
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SYRACUSE. NYS Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that he reached settlements with 104 auto dealerships that sold vehicles to New Yorkers without disclosing that the vehicles were under recall for dangerous unrepaired safety issues such as unintended acceleration, airbag problems, vehicle fires, steering and brake loss, and more. The settlement requires the auto dealers to provide consumers with advance notice of any existing and unrepaired recall, among other measures. An investigation by the AG’s office found that while many p...
WAHTA — Collapsing cranberry prices have forced the Wahta Mohawks to close its Iroquois Cranberry Growers operation. In a press release to the community on April 18, economic development officer Lance DeCaire announced “with regret,” the cessation of the 45-plus-year-old business effective immediately. “High cranberry prices encouraged more production across North America until supply outstripped demand. A decades-long worldwide surplus of cranberries and the resulting collapse in cranberry prices has made continuing operations at Iroquoi...
Please be advised the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena rink floor is being worked on throughout the month of April. The rink floor has not yet thawed from the winter season making the rink floor slippery. Please use caution when using the rink floor and be sure to wear indoor running shoes to prevent injury. Maintenance is working on the rink floor daily. Your patience and cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated. Nia:wen....
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office of Economic Development and the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center are pleased to announce two grant workshops: Grant Writing (May 22-23) & Grant Management (May 24-25). These full-day trainings start at 8:00am to 4:00pm and take place in the Autumn Room at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort, 873 State Route 37, Akwesasne. Register for one or both trainings. Registration is FREE for Native Americans and those working in Indian Country! Please register no later than 4:00pm on May 12, 2017 by c...
Last week, students from the southern portion were off on Spring Break and the Rooseveltown club was there for them. "Staycation" is an annual program where the club opens during the day as opposed to its regular afterschool hours of operation throughout the school year. The tech center, arts and crafts room, multi-purpose room and the playground outside were all open for business. In keeping with their healthy lifestyles policy the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Program came in and held...
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) presents The TAUNY Writers’ Fair, a one-day gathering on May 6, 2017 from 11:00am-6:00pm, at The TAUNY Center. The Fair will include established local writers and publishers of “place-based writing,” a concept that is tied to TAUNY’s mission of encouraging a better understanding and appreciation of a sense of place for the North Country. The featured writers come from across the region and have produced work about topics of Adirondack North Country culture and heritage, natural history, ecology...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...
Friendly Visits: Residents look forward to socializing with the community members from Tsi Tetewatatkens (the Hogansburg Senior Center) once a month. After using the billiards table, they often join in the scheduled group activity. At Tsiionkwanonhso:te, we found differences in the needs of youth, families, baby boomers and workplace volunteers. But some of the gaps cut across all volunteer groups. For Example: * Many people are looking for group activities BUT few organizations can offer them (except at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, we offer a variety...
Flashback to when it happened I wish I knew…. • That the assault was not my fault. • That I wouldn’t be judged by family and friends, others. • How to drink responsibly and know my limits. • To trust my instincts. • To stay and leave with the same group of friends while at a party or the bar. • How to report it as soon as possible so that it reduces the chances of that person assaulting someone else. • But most importantly I wish I knew how to love and respect myself. What I know now…. • The effects of Sexual Assault has on one’s self; physic...
PRINCIPAL’S LIST GRADE 6 Kade Cook, Walker Cook, Luke Miller, Krissy Oakes, Riley Thomas. GRADE 7 Emma Chapman, Marissa Clute, Kiyah Francis, Lindsay Martin, Madison Mora-Williams, Savannah Swamp, Evan White. GRADE 8 Naliyah Barnes, Myranda Collette, Gavin Cook-Avery, Kayla Cunningham, Rachael Cunningham, Tsiakoseriio David, Zachary Durant, Emily Healy, Sarah Hosler, Kendall Jock, Hattie Laffin-Almond, John Miller, Keira Rousseau, Bryanna Sears, Brayden Smithey, Karahkwenhawe White, Talynn Wylie. HIGH HONOR ROLL GRADE 6 Joryan Adams, Kaysen A...
Due to Council’s schedule, there will be no constituency hours in Tsi Snaihne or on Kawehno:ke this Friday, April 28. Also on Friday there will be no immunization clinic at Community Health available during the lunch hour....
Hosted by the Native North American Travelling College Saturday, April 29, 2017 St. Regis Mohawk School Gym, Hogansburg 12 noon – 5:00pm Food * Raffles * Workshops...
NEW YORK. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman joined a coalition of 21 Attorneys General and the Office of Consumer Protection of Hawaii in calling out the U.S. Department of Education for abdicating its responsibility to millions of student loan borrowers and their families across the country by revoking critical reforms designed to help students avoid default and curtail loan servicer misconduct. The multistate letter – co-sponsored by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan – was sent tod...
Referendum December 3, 2016 Question #3: “Do you support a $200 monthly benefit be paid to Tribally enrolled American resident elders 62 years old and older within the 15-mile radius, which is the established guidelines of the SRMT, for achieving and/or maintaining financial stability for their health, education and welfare?” On December 13, 2016, the Election Board certified results as: Yes – 385; No – 150; Void – 0; Spoiled – 2. Tribal Monthly Meeting December 10, 2016 Tribal Council determined that a Working Group comprised of community m...
Mrs. Belmore's Grade 3 Pizza Party, Akwesasne Mohawk School. Front L-R: Bradley Lazore, Natasha George, Taylor Roundpoint, Kelly Thompson, Ashley Boots, Adam Jacobs, Dallas David, John Jacobs, Alicia King-Lazore & Brice Thompson. Back L-R: Mrs. Belmore, Kaylan Delormier, Eve Thompson, Sophia Thompson & Katie Angus. 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....
Salary: $15/hour x 35 hours/week from May 2017 to December 2018 Responsibilities: The coordinator will identify and work with community artists, craftspeople, businesses and organizations in order to develop materials, brochures, signage, mini-lessons on language, and a website up-date. The project will include close coordination on with other museum staff and the funders, Akwesasne Cultural Restoration (ACR) - Áse Tsi Tewá:ton. Consultation will be provided to the coordinator by ACR on language issues. Qualifications: • Good to excellent Moh...
Massena Central School District is currently accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year for the following positions: • Elementary and Secondary Special Education Teachers • Elementary and Secondary Teacher Aides • Elementary Music Teacher • Elementary Teachers • Teacher Assistant (Anticipated) Applications are available from the District Office or can be downloaded from http://www.mcs.k12.ny.us/. Please direct questions to (315) 764-3700, extension 3011 or [email protected]. All written correspondence should be addressed...
Salary Level: HS06 STEP 2-3; $42,330.06 - $44,023.27 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Family Well-Being Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible to provide women, children and men with education and counselling opportunities to address issues of domestic violence in a safe and therapeutic environment. The Family Well-Being Counselor will facilitate, plans, organized and conduct the Family Well-Being activities such as primary prevention, therapeutic interventions, support groups, enhance existing programs of identity, culture and...
Salary Level: DS07 STEP 2- 3; $48,961.67 - $50,920.14 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and administration of unit operations and for the execution & monitoring of primary prevention and Outreach services/programs to the community. QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in the Social Field with 2 years supervisory experiences in the social work field and experience in a 24 hour crisis center OR; • Two (2) years College diploma in the Social/Addiction Field with three (3)...
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the DTS Director, the Wastewater Manager is responsible for managing the water/wastewater program and all assigned assets identified within the program in order to supply Akwesasne with safe potable drinking water and environmentally safe wastewater effluent. Qualifications: • Post-Secondary education in Maintenance Management, or related Engineering or Technical field; • Documented experience in the Administration, Management and Supervision of a workforce including performance evaluations, disciplina...
April 27, 2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe 412 State Route 37 Akwesasne, NY 13655 (518) 358-2272 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Akwesasne Housing Authority. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about May 15, 2017 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will authorize the Akwesasne Housing Authority to submit a request to the HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) for the release of Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and...
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 Generations Park - Tewatahita trails-Hogansburg Registration 8-8:30am Run/Walk Starts 9am • Concession Stand: Drinks and Fruits Hotdogs and Hamburgers will be sold • First one hundred walkers to register will receive a free t-shirt • Pledges over $100.00 will receive a free hoodie Rain or Shine Volunteers for the event will be appreciated. If you would like to volunteer call the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group Pledge sheets are available at: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility-Kenny Oakes-613-551-4716 Truck Stop # 9-Marth...
Fri., April 28/17 -12:10 pm. Offered for Sandra J. Terrance - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Sat., April 29/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered for Alex Arquette - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Sat., April 29/17 - 6:30 pm. Tri-District Elders Lodge. Offered for Ian Seymour - 6th Anniversary. Requested by the Family. Sun., April 30/17 - 10:00 am. Third Sunday of Easter. Offered for Irene Loran - Memorial Mass. Requested by Dr. John and Ginnie. Tues., May 2/17 - 6:00 pm. Offered for Mary Mae Thompson -...
The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2017. 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 2017-2018 school year who are changing schools but have not moved from their residence. Enrollment packets are available at the Office of Instruction, located in the Elementary building of the Salmon River Central campus. The child’s birth certificate and immunization record are required at the time of enr...
