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QUEBEC. Parti Quebecois (PQ) Leader Jean-François Lisée said he wants a fence built in Hemmingford, Quebec on the New York border crossing that is popular with asylum seekers. Lisee said the fence should go up at Roxham Road in Hemmingford, near the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing. According the Canadian media, Lisée told reporters in Quebec City on Wednesday that Canada should rip up the safe third-party agreement and asylum seekers should be directed to legal border crossings. Reminded he had at one point used the word ‘’fence,” and when...
The Service Club Council of Cornwall & Area is sponsoring “The Rise and Fall of Lucien” written and performed by Marshall Button, on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Secondary School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets at $32 are available at Scotiabank Cornwall and eventbrite.ca. All proceeds go to the Children’s Mental Health Program at Cornwall Community Hospital. For further information: 613-938-1930....
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A group of U.S. senators are pushing back against a “potentially devastating” Department of Health and Human Services proposal that would require Native Americans to work in order to maintain their Medicaid coverage. Among them was Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat who represents New York. He was joined by fellow Democrats Tom Udall, Maria Cantwell, Jeffrey Merkley, Heidi Heitkamp, Martin Heinrich, Catherine Cortez Masto, Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith. One Republican senator signed, Lisa Murkowski, who represents Alaska. The Republican adm...
Part time – 15+ hours a week $11.50 per hour Training position Responsibilities: Provide customer service for patrons, assist the public with library services, assist with computer support services, other duties and projects as assigned. Must be able to work Thursday and Friday afternoons and some Saturdays. Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED * Experience working with the visiting public * Knowledge of current literature genre for adults * Good communication and customer service skills * Able to work independently as well as part o...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors and supervises Community Service Orders referred from Akwesasne Community Justice Program, Akwesasne Mohawk Court, Ontario & Quebec Provincial Court; Provides administrative assistance to the Community Justice Program Personnel; assists the Program Manager in scheduling diversion and old ways hearings; performs other administrative related duties for the Akwesasne Justice Department. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and/or Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma. • One-year exp...
Stay tuned to CKON Tetawataron on Tuesday, May 8th at 10:15am for a discussion on blood glucose testing and hypoglycemia with Community Health Program’s Certified Diabetes Nurses. Quiz to follow! Questions based on the discussion will be posted on the MCA Community Health Program’s Facebook page on May 8th at 10:45am. Have a chance to win a prize by answering!...
Salary: TBD Part-time temporary position from May 2018 to December 2018 The Kanienkeha Translator will translate 2 to 3 English articles into Mohawk per week for publication in Indian Time. The translator will also translate a small amount of text to improve and enhance our Kids Page to include Kanienkeha works and activities. • Must have impeccable attention to detail/proofreading skills • Must meet strict deadline Submit letter of interest and resume to the Indian Time office or email to hla...
CKON is looking for experienced tree cutters to trim around the guide wires leading to the radio tower. Job expected to begin as early as possible before trees are full of leaves. You may submit your estimate along with a cover letter to Diane McDonald, General Manager at [email protected] or drop it off at the station. Deadline is May 11, 2018. Any questions please contact the General Manager at 518-358-3426 or 613-575-2101....
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the supervisor, and the in charge EMT, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will perform duties associated with providing rescue services and emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, Mountain Lake Regional protocols and AMA policies. The EMT will conduct a patient assessment including but not limited to vitals such as blood pressure, pulse rate, pulse oximetry, lung sound auscultation, observe pupillary reaction, blood glucose...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the AFWP Program Manager and to the program’s initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS: • Three year business administrative diploma OR; • Two year administrative diploma combined with two years experience in an office setting. All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a Consent To Re...
Responsible to: Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs Job Duties: • Ensure that staff understands and follows Nation approved policies. • Work with all departments and personnel to ensure a safe and productive work environment. • Ensure that Indian Time staff operate and maintain a teamwork environment. • Conduct staff meetings. • Interview and hire staff. • Do orientation with new employees, supervise and do evaluations. • Manage, assess and supervise the production of Indian Time newspaper. • Maintain all personnel forms including: employee resume...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Thompson Island Camp Coordinator will be responsible for working independently and/or with a team of other environmental professionals coordinating annual, monthly, weekly and daily activities for Thompson Island Youth and Elders Camp. He/she will also ensure the development and management of further construction of the camp. QUALIFICATIONS: • Extensive knowledge of naturalized knowledge systems; • Must be able to identify species found in and around Akwesasne, including Species at risk; • Life skills on the lan...
Monday, May 7, 2018 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM A’nowara’ko:wa Arena – Turtle Room The purpose of this meeting is to present to the community, inform residents and adjacent property owners on the construction drawings planned for the Seaway International Bridge Corridor improvements. The drawings have been updated based on the last public meeting discussion. This is the final opportunity to obtain the public’s input on this project. For more information: 613-936-1548 ext. 1007....
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Forestry Resources Program is making an application for funding to “remove and replace” ash trees along the roadways. The application process requires commitments from partners including the community. If you have ash trees on your road frontage you may be eligible to have those trees removed and new trees planted in their place. If this is of interest to you contact the Environment Division before May 4, 2018. A letter of support from property owners (individuals and businesses) will strengthen the app...
5:00pm to 8:00pm Seven Dancers Coalition 352 State Route 37, Akwesasne Free class for adults and youth. A two evening workshop presented by Akwesasne Child & Family Services and Seven Dancers Coalition. This workshop helps to understand grief recovery and restores balance and relationships within family, community, nation and natural world. Snacks and all materials provided. To register please call Vanessa at 518-358-2916 or Joey David at 613-575-2341....
Friday, May 18, 2018: 12noon – 7:00pm Saturday, May 19, 2018: 10:00am – 4:00pm First Congregational Church Corner of E. Main and Clay Streets, Malone, NY $5 admission donation For more information: www.adirondackquiltersguild.org or 315-322-4093...
Tenders, sealed in envelopes and clearly marked as to the contents, will be received by Mr. Jay Benedict, Director, Akwesasne Technical Services Unit, Administration Building No. 3, Cornwall Island, Ontario K6H 5T3, Telephone (613) 936-1548, until: 11:00 a.m., local time, May 30th, 2018 for the construction of the works described below. On the same day, commencing at 11:05 a.m. local time, the tenders will be opened and read publicly at the Cornwall Island Administration Office #3 on Cornwall Island. The work consists of pulverizing and full...
Under the auspices of the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Indian Time newspaper is seeking five (5) community representatives to sit on the Indian Time Board of Directors. To qualify for appointment to the Indian Time Board of Directors a person must: • Be a registered member of Akwesasne (southern or northern portion). • Have knowledge of Mohawk cultures and traditions. • Have good character, credibility and reputation in the Akwesasne community. • Not be convicted of an indictable offense in Canada or a felony in the United States within...
The proposed final draft of the Akwesasne Election Law will be voted on at a Special General Meeting that has been rescheduled for May 12, 2018, 10 am to 12 pm at the St. Regis Recreation. The meeting/vote was previously postponed due to the passing of community members. On August 25, 2015, Council passed MCR 2015/2016-#111 to form a Working Task Group (WTG). The mandate of the WTG was to “provide a comprehensive draft Akwesasne Election Law to present to Council for acceptance in principle.” On December 18, 2017, Mohawk Council passed MCR 2017...
In March of 2017, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne ratified an Akwesasne Legislative Commission Charter as well as a regulation for the Commission to follow. The mission of the Commission is to: “oversee, receive community input and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws.” In performing its work, the Commission is to “…consider and balance the diversity of perspectives within the Akwesasne community when developing Akwesasne Laws.”. After posting Commission positions MCA has appointed Ms. Neomie Diagastin...
The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2018. 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 2018-2019 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...
The Executive Director has announced that a General Election for the positions of Grand Chief and District Chiefs will be held on June 30, 2018. Nominations will be held on Saturday May 19, 2018 from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the following locations: Tsi Snaihne: Snye Recreation Center Kana:takon: St. Regis Recreation Center Kawehno:ke: Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Revised Voters Lists have been posted at the following locations: Kana:takon: St. Regis Post Office, Butters Quick Stop and TnT Deli Kawehno:ke: Bank of Montreal, Jocks Store and...
The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment’s Roadside Cleanup will be held, rain or shine, Saturday, May 5th. For more information contact Craig Arquette at 358-5937....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Executive Director is notifying the community that the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Deputy Electoral Officers (DEO) have been formally appointed for the 2018 MCA General Election, in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law 2005 (AEL). Leona Benedict has been appointed Chief Electoral Officer. The CEO “is the person appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer [now known as the Executive Director] of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to ensure that all provisions set forth in this Election Law [Akwesasne E...
