A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Morgan Oakes Why are plastic water bottles so bad? Is it a myth? Or is there some truth to the argument? One of the reasons that plastic water bottles are bad for the environment is because plastic takes thousands of years to break down. But the methods used to extract the ground water is the lesser-told story. The methods used to extract the ground waters, one of the most environmentally invasive tactics, is also one of the least beneficial for the consumer. Why do you purchase water bottles? Is it because it was convenient? Or...
Submitted by Rosemary Bonaparte It’s time for the annual Senior Games. This will be sponsored by the St. Regis Mohawk Senior Club at the Senior Center in Hogansburg on Monday, May 11, Tuesday May 12, and Wednesday, May 13. We always have fun at these events. It’s a time to get some exercise playing different games, visiting old friends and winning some prizes. The Senior Center has different things happening. The other day they took a bus to Massena and we saw the Glenn Miller Orchestra. We recognized all of the beautiful music we had hea...
Submitted by Chad Hammond With the support of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, researcher Chad Hammond has partnered with local resident and educational counselor Clarissa Jacobs to network with cancer survivors in Akwesasne and learn about the impact of cancer within the community. Men and women who have had cancer and their caregivers are invited to share their stories. DATE: Saturday, May 16th TIME: 12:00 – 4:00 pm LOCATION: Tri-District Elder's Centre Lunch and refreshments will be p...
Friday, May 8/15 - 12:10 pm in the Chapel - Mass Intention for Lori Martin Lazore, Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. 2:00 pm - Burial Service at St. Lawrence Cemetery for Veronica Cook. 3:00 pm - Burial Service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery for Ruth Cook. 3:30 pm - Burial Service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery for Earl Herne. Saturday, May 9/15 - 4 pm - Anticipated Mass - Mass Intention for Cecelia ‘Smitty’ Ransom, Memorial Mass From the funeral collection. Sunday, May 10/15 - 10 am - Holy Mass - Mother’s Day Mass for our Blessed Mother Ma...
Roadside Clean-up Day - 1999. L-R: Cody Thompson, Tyson Thompson, Kristen Terrance and Stanley Thompson. 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 are returned to their owner....
Program: AMBE Reports to: School Principal Salary: Based on AMBE Salary Grid for Teachers FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the School Principal, the teacher will provide instruction to all students under his/her charge following 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 and academic growth; prepare reports on attendance, conduct and program; be aware of the...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Environment Division, received notice from the NYSDEC that the St. Lawrence Flatlands Management Unit, Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed multi-purpose trail system in the St. Lawrence Flatlands management unit (e.g. Brasher State Forest) has been prepared and is available for comments. The Draft EIS was prepared in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) to analyze environmental impacts resulting from the construction of proposed multi-use...
Division: Environment Job Code: 39-1021 Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 15, 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: Environment Job Code: 19-409 Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 15, 2015 Description of Position: The performance of fish collection, species identification, population assessment and containment analysis. Responsible for recording and observing environmental data, perform descriptive statistics and inputting them on electronically handheld or desktop computers. Qualifications: Two-year degree in Environmental Studies or related field, or a high school diploma and four years of relevant professional...
Division: Education Job Code: 39-1021 Status: Eight weeks, 30-40 hours Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 15, 2015 Description of Position: Placement within various departments of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Qualifications: Applications will be accepted from all students. Some may qualify under the WIOA family household income guidelines. Applicants ages 14-17 should be in the process of obtaining a New York State Working Permit. Summer employment applications may be picked up and returned to the WIOA office located at the Saint Regis Mohawk...
Division: CFS – Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Job Code: 11-9151 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 15, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for ensuring the policies and procedures are adhered to while assisting Native American with disabilities gain, maintain and retain employment. Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the program. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Human and Social Services OR Associates in the Human and Social Serv...
Division: Health Services, A/CDP - Prevention Job Code: 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 15, 2015 Description of Position: Promote an alcohol and drug free lifestyle in the community by doing lectures, distributing literature, getting businesses to promote sober living, etc. Provide community members and schools with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Qualifications: C.P.S. preferred or high school diploma or equivalent...
Division: Medicaid Services Coordination Program Job Code: 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 15, 2015 Description of Position: Provides assistance to adults and children who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability as determined by NYS OPWDD in gaining access to necessary services and supports appropriate to the needs of the individual. Qualifications: Associates degree in a health or human services field, or an RN. A minimum of one year working with people with a developmentally disability, or one...
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...
Bids start at $35.00. See the Baskets on this web site: www.picei.org or Visit the following stores: Akwesasne Mini Mart, Keegan’s Convenience Store and Mohawk Plumbing. Fathers and Mothers day gifts. Donations are tax deductible. Thanks for the following businesses’ support and those mentioned above PEETS JEWELERS, PRICE CHOPPER-MALONE, MASSENA, BEARS DEN, and CKON....
The Executive Director has called for a General Election on Saturday June 27, 2015. Nominations will be held on Saturday May 23, 2015 from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following locations: Tsi Snaihne: Snye Recreation Center Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center Kawehnoke: Cornwall Island/Tri District Elders Lodge No person may nominate and/or second for more candidates than he/she is entitled to vote for. Advance Polls will be held on Saturday June 13, 2015 and on Wednesday June 24, 2015 by appointment only. To make an...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: May 1st Carmen Paquin & Martha Cook May 2nd Hilda Besaw May 3rd Lois Thomas May 6th Sheldon Walker May 7th Pat Seymour May 8th Neil Laughing May 10th May Cole May 11th Debbie Thompson & Kenneth Thompson May 12th Leonard Barnes May 14th Lou Ann Paquin & Andria Cooke Events: Senior Games-May 11th – May 13th May 8th – Computer Skills Cancelled; Oneida Wellness Conference Registration; Mother’s Day Evening Meal 4:00-8:00pm; May 11th – ALED-10:00-11:00; Bingo-1:00; May 12th – M...
Fri. May 8th Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-12:00-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appointment Mon. May 11th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Tues. May 12th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Wed. May 13th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-by appointment Thurs. May 14th No Doctor...
Fri. May 8th No Doctor Mon. May 11th No Doctor Tues. May 12th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in 40 patient limit Wed. May 13th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in 40 patient limit Thurs. May 14th No Doctor...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
Dr. Daniel Hovsepian DMD Monday – Thursday 8:00am-6:15pm Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm...
MCA Compliance has three Rabies Clinics: May 9, 2015 – St. Regis Recreation Center from 12pm-3pm, cost $15.00 per animal. May 16, 2015 – Snye Fire Hall from 12pm-3pm, cost $15.00 per animal. ALL ANIMALS HAVE TO BE IN A CAGE OR HELD ONTO BY OWNER Registering of dogs will be free of charge each day!...
The St. Regis Community Wide Garage Sale will be on Saturday May 16, from 9-3. This will include the village of St. Regis and St. Regis Rd. If you are interested in putting your sale on the map, please contact the St. Regis Recreation at 575-2700 or on the St. Regis Recreation Facebook page....
May 7th, 2015, 6pm-8pm at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Boardroom Contact: Robin Logan at (315) 764-3700 ext. 3635 for any questions **All parents are encouraged to attend. Your input is needed on several agenda items. Please come and support Massena’s Title VII program!...
The HEAP Cooling Assistance Program provides for cooling assistance services to HEAP eligible households that include an individual with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat. Because the amount of funding is very limited, cooling assistance services will be provided on a first come, first served basis. The HEAP Cooling Assistance Program is open May 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 or until the funds run out, whichever comes first. You may apply for the HEAP Cooling Assistance Program at your local Department of Social...
