A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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April 27th, 2017. MCA held their monthly general on Thursday April 27, 2017 at the Kawehnoke Recreation. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. and closed at approximately 8:30 p.m. The meeting had two main presentations; IFN Akwesasne youth delegates’ presentation and overview of conference and MCA’s year in review (Community of Akwesasne’s Goals & MCA’s Strategies and Plans). IFN Youth Delegates Presentation Several of the youth delegates who attended the IFN Conference made a PowerPoint presentation on the experience they had at the confere...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to highlight Iris Herne as this month's long-term service employee and share all the exceptional work she is doing on behalf of the Akwesasne community. Iris Herne started her employment with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe on Seskehkó:wa/September 1, 1986 as a teacher and Bus Driver for the Head Start Program. It was a time when the program was situated in modular trailers behind a split-level white building that formerly housed the tribal clinic and...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media (April 28, 2017) Following a Nebraska judge’s ruling to overturn the liquor commission’s decision to pull the liquor licenses for Whiteclay’s four beer store owners, state AG filed an appeal halting sales for the time being. The Nebraska State Liquor Commission’s made a unanimous decision to deny renewal of licenses to the Whiteclay businesses in Lincoln last week. Jumping Eagle Inn, State Line Liquor, Arrowhead Inn and D&S Pioneer Service were forced to close at midnight on Sunday, April 3...
For two days, April 27-28, my wife, Joanne Shenandoah, and I attended the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City. There were a number of events to mark the 10th anniversary of the passage of the UN’s Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) which has now been endorsed by most nations of the world. UNDRIP was the culmination of decades of work by indigenous peoples to secure a permanent presence before the United Nations and its predecessor the League of Nations. From the time of the inception of t...
AKWESASNE – The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) has honored the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe with its 2017 "Deal of the Year" Award during its 35th Annual Conference held at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, California. The award recognizes a financial deal completed in 2016 that will have a lasting positive effect on the overall economic status of the Tribe and its tribal members. It was presented by NAFOA's 2nd Vice-President Christina Jimerson (Seneca) to Sub-Chief S...
Sewakatho, a safe and nurturing place for continued sobriety, received a $7,500 contribution from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council through its Community Partnership Fund to support their Family Empowerment Camp being held from Ohiarihkó:wa/July 28-30, 2017. The facility welcomes individuals recovering from drugs or alcohol and provides them with a safe, sober and supportive environment. Their services are free and can be accessed at 281 State Route 37 in Akwesasne, New Y...
Prom is one of the highlights of high school. While planning and enjoying the big night, make smart decisions to help keep it safe, low-stress, and fun! If you or someone you know is going to the prom, here are a few tips for a great experience. LOOK AND FEEL AWESOME Protect your skin Enjoy the skin you’re in, and protect it. You don’t need a tan to be beautiful, and you definitely don’t need sunburn! Just a few serious sunburns can increase your risk for skin cancer later in life. Make sure you protect yourself from the harmful effects of UV r...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 14-27: On April 14, police charged Brodie Thompson, 23, of Akwesasne, Ontario with a warrant. He was turned over to New York State Police. On April 15, police ticketed Nina M. Rourke, 64, of Akwesasne, Ontario for speeding (allegedly 52 mph in a 35 mph zone) and disobeying a traffic sign. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on May 8. On April 18, police ticketed Shane W. Jamieson, 27, of Hogansburg for speeding (allegedly 52 mph in a 35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 8....
Submitted by Grace Mitchell. 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....
We will be having another motorcycle escort! On May 12th, at approximately 1:00 P.M., Cynthia, Barry Finnagan, Director NCHF, and several members of the NCHF will be arriving at the Malone AMVETS on Duane Street to start their send off. Art Plumadore, WWII, Dick Roy and Joe “Woody” Woodward, Korea veterans, will be going to Plattsburgh. Friends, family, AMVETS and Auxiliary members are going to give them a celebration send-off. At approx. 2:35 P.M., Cynthia, Barry, and the members, will leave and go to the American Legion, Hogansburg. From 2:3...
Do you buy local? Show us where and why in video or pictures (in two minutes or less) for a chance to win some great prizes! Open to all ages. Email your short video or photo collage along with your explanation to ecdev.akwesasne.ca. You will be evaluated on content, creativity and passion! Submission deadline for the Buy Local Contest is Monday, May 15, 2017. Questions? Call us at (613) 575-2250 ext. 1053....
Fri. May 5 - INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION with Christopher Olszewski, Chippewa Mnjikaning First Nation member, invites the public to scribe their darkest secrets onto a canvas covered car and have your demons driven out of town, noon, SUNY Potsdam Academic Quad; part of Lougheed-Kofoed Festival (LoKo) Festival of the Arts, April 28 to May 7; free, open to public; info: www.facebook.com/lokofestival, www.potsdam.edu/loko....
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...
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: SP08 Step 2-3; $45,794.86 - $47,626.65 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for providing Information Technology services and support to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. QUALIFICATIONS: • University Degree or College diploma in an Information Technology related field with two (2) years of specific job experience OR • Completion of High School with completion of specific courses or training that directly enhances skills with a minimum of five (5) exp...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education is seeking reliable and energetic supply teachers at all grade levels (Head Start to Grade 8). Certified teachers preferred; Bachelor’s/College degree or high school diploma or its equivalent with experience working in an educational setting is acceptable. The Board is also seeking fluent speakers to supply in the Kanien’keha language programs. If interested, please submit your resume, copies of teaching credentials, high school diploma and a clear Criminal Reference Check In person to: Jean Ben...
ANTICIPATORY commencing September 2017 Position Title: Teachers Reports to: School Principal Term: 2017 - 2018 school year Salary: Based on PSAC/AMBE salary grid FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the School Principal, the incumbent will provide instruction/support to all students under his/her charge following the prescribed curriculum guidelines; maintain lesson plans and long range instructional plans; develop and implement a sound timetable of daily instructional assignments; establish high standards for pupil behaviour...
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...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passed a “By-Law Respecting Control of Dogs” in June 1988. In November 1996, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passed the “Emergency Interim Dog Control Regulation” as a regulation to the Dog By-Law. Currently, these laws, as named above, are enforced by the Akwesasne Justice Department Compliance Program. The Compliance Officers respond to the complaints from the Akwesasne Community based on the following: • Stray Dogs • Aggressive Dogs • Biting Incidents The Compliance Program handles at least 25 calls a month...
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...
1st Rudy Hart – John Deere 42” Zero Turn Mower 2nd Mac Michelll – $500 Twinleaf Gift Card 3rd Nancy White – $200 TMG Gift Card 4th Lotus Terrance – $100 Mini Mart Gift Card 5th Kahontineh Swamp – $100 Akwesasne Sports Gift Card 6th Clayton Barnes – Bounce n Bounce 2 hour Rental 7th Kuy Chaussi – Hill Top Inflatables 2 hour Rental 8th Fluggy – LOK Creations, Storm Apparel 9th Richard Laffin – Painting by Eric Laughing 10th David Thomas – Print from Mohawk Printing On behalf of the Akwesasne Minor Lacrosse we thank you for your support!...
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., May 5/17 -12:10 pm. Offered for Louis Smoke Jr. and Mark Smoke - Memorial Mass. Requested by the Family. Sat., May 6/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered for Hubert Rourke - Memorial Birthday (May 12 actual). From the funeral collection. Sun., May 7/17 - 10:00 am. 4th Sunday of Easter and First Communion Celebration. Offered for Cecelia Sylvester - 1st Anniversary. From the funeral collection. Tues., May 9/17 - 6:00 pm. Offered for Maurice Faucher - Memorial Mass. Requested by Toni and Vernie Herne. Wed., May 10/17 - 12:10 pm....
