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  • Community Researcher

    May 18, 2023

    DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2023 4:00PM Submit Cover Letter & Resume to: [email protected] Background: Ahkwesahsronon Shonatatèn:ron is a community organization with a mission to document and preserve the memories of Indian Residential School Survivors and develop meaningful healing activities for the atrocities of the colonization process. Ahkwesahsronon Shonataten:ron will identify children from our community who were sent to Residential School by using oral history, archival records, and archaeological research. Responsibilities include, but are not...

  • Executive Director Akwesasronon Shonatatén:ron

    May 18, 2023

    Application are now being accepted for the role of Executive Director Akwesasronon Shonatatén:ron Salary: 75,000.00 - 95, 000.00 Length: One-year probationary contract with anticipated renewal based on approved funding from granting body Closing date of posting: June 15, 2023 Cover letter and resume to be sent to: [email protected] The Executive Director is the key management leader of Akwesasronon Shonatatén:ron. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key d...

  • MCK Seeking Community Input for UNDRIP

    May 18, 2023

    KAHNAWAKE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is seeking interested community members to provide feedback on the draft Action Plan developed to implement Canada’s Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (The Act). The Act and Draft Action Plan are Canada’s response to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, commonly known as UNDRIP. On June 21, 2021, Canada’s UNDRIP Act came into force and the Draft Action Plan was released in March of 2023 followin...

  • Oh Nikatsi'noniò:ten?

    May 18, 2023

    7 na'tekahsí:nonte ne kaia'tà:ke ne iekaia'taié:ri The adult has 6 legs attached on its body 2. 3 na'tekaià:kon ne kaia'tà:ke It has 3 body parts on its body 3. Tekontinerahontshón:ton It has wings attached 4. Teiotinà:karonte It has antennae attached 5. Ioia'tahní:ron ne iekaia'taié:ri The adult has a hard body 6. Ionekwénhsano It is cold blooded 7. Oti'nhéhkien konni'nhónhsos The females lay eggs 8. Nikioiòn:'a í:iah tha'tekontinerahontshón:ton The larvae do not have wings 9. Tenwatté:ni...

  • Clarkson Doctoral Student Abraham Francis Secures Changemaker Fellowship

    May 18, 2023

    Abraham Francis, Deer Clan from Akwesasne, has been awarded a prestigious Changemaker Fellowship from the NDN Collective, an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to building Indigenous power, in recognition of his leadership potential and community dedication. The NDN Changemaker Fellowship is designed to invest in the visions, leadership, and development of Indigenous Changemakers. Francis is one of 21 Indigenous Changemakers Fellows for the 2023 Cohort from across the continental United...

  • From the First St. Regis Mohawk School Yearbook, "Echoes of St. Regis" June 1949

    May 18, 2023

    Students present a program at the Kiwanis Club Meeting in Malone. L-R: Henry Lazore, Minerva Garrow, Edna Lazore, Grace Thompson, Corrine Herne, Delores Herne, Phyllis Brown, Hazel White & Eddie Dionne 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...

  • CAA Management is currently looking for reliable, hard-working talent for the following positions...

    May 18, 2023

    For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x140 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at caamgmt.com/find-a-job/...

  • Musician Link Wray 'Rumbles' into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    May 18, 2023

    By Miles Morrisseau. Indigenous musician Link Wray – considered the godfather of punk, hard rock and heavy metal – will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame more than 60 years after his iconic "Rumble" became the first and only instrumental song banned from the radio for fear it would incite violence. Wray, of Shawnee descent, was nominated twice before finally winning the vote this year. He will be inducted as one of the most influential musicians in the history of rock and...

  • Entertainment Binge

    May 18, 2023

    By Isaac White. Sometimes I’m writing these articles, and I want to talk with some of you as readers before I put my ramblings on the page. Frequently, a reader’s input would give me more insight and turn out a better product. So now, I’ve made sure that when I receive praise from any reader, I make sure that you all know it happened. Who else would dare take up the task without me being my own hype man? Now that my initial conversation with you has concluded, I’ll explain why we’re here. To talk about movies and TV. I have an older movie I w...

  • Former NCAI President Honored Following Passing

    May 18, 2023

    Across Indian Country, tribal leaders are expressing their sorrow over the loss of Joe Garcia, the former President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). Garcia also made his mark as a three-term governor of the Ohkay Owingeh, a pueblo in New Mexico recognized by the federal government. He passed away last Thursday, at the age of 70, and a traditional funeral has already taken place. Garcia held the office of NCAI president twice, leading the NCAI, the foremost American Indian...

  • Managing the Heat of Hot Peppers

    May 18, 2023

    by Melinda Myers Don't worry if the rest of your family does not appreciate the spicy heat your favorite hot peppers add to entrees, beverages and desserts. Proper pepper selection, care and preparation can help you turn down the heat as needed. Hot peppers' spicy heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units named for Wilbur Scoville. The level of heat was originally determined by a panel of individual tasters. Chili peppers were ground and added to a sugar-water solution. The solution was...

  • Canada Acknowledges Feasibility Study Report on Searching Prairie Green Landfill

    May 18, 2023

    A search for the remains of two First Nations women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, at a Winnipeg-area landfill could take up to three years and cost $184 million says a study examining whether a successful search is possible. An Indigenous-led committee spearheaded by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs commissioned the study after Winnipeg police said in December that they believed the remains of Harris and Myran are in the landfill north of the city. The Manitoba police said they would not be searching the site because of the passage of time...

  • House Natural Resources Committee Roundtable Discusses ICWA

    May 18, 2023

    During a virtual roundtable discussion held by the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), lawmakers listened to experts who shed light on the disturbing history of the U.S. government removing Native children from their homes. They also heard personal experiences regarding the effects of growing up as a Native child in a non-Native society. The roundtable focused on potential threats to the ICWA’s constitutionality, featuring four expert panelists who shared their insights. The panel included Maggie B...

  • Bruce Boots – Featured Artist at the Akwesasne Cultural Center for May

    May 18, 2023

    Bruce Boots, Mohawk Bear Clan is an accomplished artist and graphic designer who has been creating art since his childhood – first with pen and ink drawings. After graduating high school, he graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a degree in visual communications. Boots is a freelance artist and is skilled in many different specialties, including illustrations, photo editing, airbrushing, fine art paintings, tattoo designs, and fine art paintings. His graphic designs can be seen a...

  • MCA Employment Opportunities

    May 18, 2023

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    May 18, 2023

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  • Receptionist/Office Clerk

    May 18, 2023

    The Receptionist/Office Clerk is under the direct supervision and direction of the Administration Assistant. This position hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the Radio Station. You will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. To be successful as R...