A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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As Mother Earth awakens the people prepare to plant the seeds given to us by the Creator. The Faithkeepers will call a meeting to set the ceremony. The Chiefs and Clan Mothers are invited to come as well as all the other Faithkeepers. A man will open the proceedings with Ohenton Karihwatehkwen after which all the Faithkeepers will gather to one side and set the date of the Seed Ceremony. A male Faithkeeper will be chosen to enlighten the Chiefs and Clan Mothers of the date chosen. The Chiefs and Clan Mothers will deliberate as to whether this...
Submitted by AMBE...
The school held their monthly awards last week and in addition a special recognition was given for a Mohawk Language Fair, which was held at the facility two weeks ago....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter to 05/08/2015 Issuing a bad check: On May 7, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Christy M. Chase, 27, of Hermon. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released after paying a fine, police said. Speeding in a school zone: On May 1, Tribal Police ticketed Tammy M. Griffith, 45, of Massena. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. Speeding: On May 2, Tribal Police ticketed Brantley L. Adams, 20, of Akwesasne. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. On May 3, Tribal Police...
In April, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members arrested 7 Individuals and the following items were seized: 1986.7 Kg of fine cut tobacco, 11 cases and 131 baggies of cigarettes, 6 cases of cigars, 206 grams of Marijuana and 3 vehicles. On April 1, 2015, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members were conducting surveillance on a garage located at 1123 Ontario Street in Cornwall. A vehicle that left the location was subsequently stopped and found to contain contraband tobacco....
Please join the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department in the 2015 Police Week-“Building Community Partnerships” on the grounds of the St. Regis Recreation on Wednesday, May 20th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be a free BBQ, Power Wheels Races for children up to the age of 7 inside the Rec, and Lacrosse in the Box with the police behind the AMPS Station. Come see who will have the hardest shot. Rain date for the event will be Thursday, May 21st, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (TBD). Don’t forge...
There are many reasons to garden in raised beds. Gardening in raised beds helps to keep out planted seeds and roots from contaminated soil, its very good for the elderly and or disabled person, and if high enough raised bed gardening can keep out critters and keep precious veggies above the dog pee zone. Once the soil in your raised garden beds are filled with the proper soil you have no need to improve upon it, but to maintain the quality of the soil. If the initial bottom layer is properly...
Hand Planting Guidelines for Barefoot Trees and Shrubs...
By Julia Jacobs, Environment Outreach, SRMT Environment Division Summer is almost here and vegetable gardens will be moving into high gear with the warm weather and sunshine. The only problem is . . . so are the weeds, insects and fungus! You can beat the bugs without harsh chemicals using herbal remedies. Natural Recipes The following mixtures are inexpensive, easy to make and environmentally friendly. Tomato Leaves, Crushed: To avoid chemical sprays, try using crushed tomato leaves for leaf-spot diseases. Tomato leaves contain solanine, a che...
Submitted by Kaiatahente Cole, AFS Teacher As soon as Midwinter was celebrated, and acknowledgements were given to all plant life for supporting the people, fish and animals in the previous and upcoming year, our minds turn to thinking about spring and gardening. We look outside at snow falling, hoping enough snow will cover the Earth and soak into the ground. A beginning for our gardens. Time passes and we observe the outside and feel the warmer weather, watching the constellations, thinking ab...
The Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Project Horticulture and Basketmaking masters and apprentices are always busy, but in the springtime they are especially busy. Besides getting their soil ready, watering their seedlings and preparing for the busy summer months ahead they took a quick moment to share a number of their projects to help the beginner gardener. There are several ways to start planting your first garden. For sure the biggest reward in gardening is the harvest after preparing the...
Corn has been planted, tended, harvested, stored and transported across centuries and thousands of miles since corn began growing more than 5000 years ago in Central America. It was said it was the women who transformed a wild grass into the heritage and contemporary corn we have today. Haudenosaunee women share an intimate relationship in that our Creation Story as the Sky Woman descends to Turtle Island with the seeds of corn and other sacred pants clutched in her hands. The first corn plants emerged from the body of Sky Woman’s daughter, d...
It certainly was summer-like, with temperatures in the high 80's, on Friday, May 8th when the St. Regis Mohawk School held their Class Olympics. Students participated in two events, the bag race and the 40-yard dash. Throughout the morning classes went out and competed, divided by grade, and then at 1:30pm everyone went outside for the finals. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department was on scene with their ladder truck, which they had extended to give Mr. Mitchell a birds-eye-view to...
It should have come to no surprise to me that a third son would be even more adventurous than the first two before him. Now I see what a cautious little thing big brother was as a baby. Shy, stayed close to mom type of child. Little brother was a tester of limits for sure. However, the baby has no match. I now realize this is the child that will give me gray hair before my time. Sure life is busy, throw in a job where you take care of a few other babies while you have the opportunity to also care for your own new baby, things definitely speed...
SALARY: GST 15 – $29,667.64 - $30,854.34 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the supervision of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing all activities and services offered by the laundry department at Tsiionkwanonhso:te. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of High School or equivalent, with one year work experience to include; basic understanding of operating washer and dryers and knowledge of chemicals used in laundry process. The incumbent must be physically fit to be able to perform all aspects of the position including sta...
Pay Level: SP 06 - $48,492.15 - $50,431.84 Summary of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Wholistic Health and Wellness, Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing services to the community such as cultural counseling, healing techniques, ceremonial speeches, harvesting and preparation of medicines. To assist in program delivery of traditional healing services. Qualifications: Must have a 2 year College Diploma in counseling with 2 years work experience OR High School diploma with a life experience in traditional...
Title: Program Assistant (2) FLSA: $10.00 per hour, Non-exempt, Part-time Permanent (1) & Part-time Temp/Summer (1) Deadline: FRIDAY, May 22, 2015 at 4pm Primary Function: Assists group leaders with planning, implementing, and supervision of activities provided for a specific group of children during a summer program between the hours of 8am - 4pm. Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED and have experience working with children. Must have basic skills for dealing with youth and at least one year of work experience. Title: Summer...
Starting Annual Salary: ($47,638.30 – $84,374.75) SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the public duties associated with maintaining and fostering community peace and social order within the framework of Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Philosophy. To investigate criminal non-criminal and traffic occurrences within the territory of Akwesasne of which the AMPS has jurisdiction of. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equivalent; at least 19 years of age; must a have Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN Card) and must submit a completed d...
Salary Level: MG 08 - $54,726.77 to $59,192.47 POSITION SUMMARY: The Housing Maintenance and Tenant Manager works under the supervision of the Director of Housing and is responsible for the management of all housing rental assets within the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing tenant section, tenancy agreement administration and tenant relations for the entire housing portfolio while also ensuring the proper and ongoing maintenance of rental units. QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree in Business Administration...
Salary Level: HS -09 $36,837.27 - $38,310.76 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with implementation of planned recreation and leisure programs and for implementing exercises and activities recommended by the physiotherapist, occupational therapist or other allied health professionals. QUALIFICATIONS: College Certificate in Restorative Care, Recreational Therapy or Personal Support Worker with dementia studies or gerontology; Two (2) years experience working with the...
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 office and schools of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) will be closed on Monday, Onerahtohko:wa/May 18, 2015 in observance of Kakora Awennisera/Victoria Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Onerahtohko:wa/May 19, 2015....
Division: Administration Status: Per Diem - Appointment for five-year term Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 29, 2015 Description of Position: Ensure that Elected Officials are accountable to the Tribal Membership and to act with honesty, integrity, fairness and impartiality in their conduct. Establish rules and regulations and enforce the procedural aspects of the SRMT Ethics Ordinance; establish Ethics Office by maintaining budget, processing administrative paperwork, maintain files; establish a process for hearings and appeals; process ethics...
Division: Health Services – Pharmacy Job Code: 29-1051 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 29, 2015 Description of Position: Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions and side effects of medications. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and current NYS registration. Subject to the Background Check Policy. Obtain complete job de...
