A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Sorted by date Results 26 - 50 of 79
Submitted by Elaine Thompson...
Here are additional pictures....
Does anyone here like giant pandas, white rhinos, Siberian tigers, or polar bears? If you like any of those animals, then they all have something in common. They are all endangered animals. Endangered animals are animals that are in danger of becoming extinct. If an animal is extinct, that means that there are no more of that animal species left in the world, like dinosaurs. Today, I will be talking about how giant pandas are endangered. Giant pandas are going extinct from habitat destruction....
Submitted by Lynda Brown...
By Wabigonikwe Tenasco-Cook Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance continues to celebrate National EMS Week. This is last installment of AMA's dedicated, local, EMS employee profiles. National EMS Week is from May 15 to May 21, 2016. Name: Derek Comins What provider level are you? "EMT-B" How long have you been at this level? "7 Years" How did you choose this career? "I've been a firefighter with HAVFD since 1997, I decided to take the EMT course in 2009 just to have the training. A full time posting came u...
Mohawk Lesson...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us, te...
Reader Comic...
by Doug George-Kanentiio There is a growing sense of frustration with the St. Regis Tribe over the giving of public money to immediate relatives of one of the tribal trustees. Given that the Tribe is a corporate entity created by an act of the New York State Legislature in 1892 under a set of laws referred to as Article 8 it is therefore subject to State law. This was affirmed when the Legislature enacted Section 114 of the Indian Laws which established the St. Regis Tribal Police but only after tribal officials surrendered whatever...
May 16, 2016 – The Friends of the RMSP Nature Center, Inc. is offering three showings inside an inflatable Planetarium. Showings will include lessons on stars and constellations as well as stories that go with the constellations. May 21, 2016 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join Joel for an informative and fun time. All ages are welcome. There is no charge for this program and it will be on first come basis. Contact the Nature Center at 315-705-5022 or e-mail us at: [email protected] . Free programs, like these, are made possible by f...
On May 11, 2016, Massena Central High School held their annual National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony. Senior and junior class members were inducted receiving an honorary pin and card. Current and newly inducted seniors were also presented with graduation cords during the ceremony. The newly acquired graduation cords will adorn the gowns of graduating seniors on June 25, 2016 as they cross the stage and receive their diplomas. The ceremony commenced with NHS President, Sean Casey,...
By Mary Anne Hitt, Director of the Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign (May 9, 2016) This is big—for our climate, for clean air and water, for our future. It’s also big because the U.S. government is honoring its treaty obligations. After a five-year struggle that engaged hundreds of thousands of people, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a landmark decision Monday to deny federal permits for the biggest proposed coal export terminal in North America—the SSA Marine’s proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal, a coal export facility at Xwe’chi...
(Brockville) – Last week, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) hosted two special First Nations, Métis and Inuit gatherings on traditional Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe territories. The two gatherings entitled Truth and Reconciliation Commission + 1 (TRC+1): A Gathering for Reflection and Renewal, were held Monday, May 9 and Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Naismith Memorial Public School in Almonte, and Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Rothwell-Osnabruck School in In...
(May 13, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario – During the early morning hours of May 5th, 2016, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) working in partnership with the Sûreté du Quebec Contraband Investigation Unit (SQCIU) observed a vessel, loaded with garbage bags believed to be containing contraband tobacco, traveling east on the St. Lawrence River towards the south shores in the province of Quebec. Continual surveillance of the vessel was maintained until it reached a shoreline residence in...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter for April 29 to May 10, reported May 17: • Warrant - On May 10, Tribal Police arrested Jerry G. Williams, 46, of Hogansburg for a active warrant out of Franklin County. He was also charged with resisting arrest, misdemeanor, and obstruction of governmental property, misdemeanor, according to police. He was arraigned in court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $25,000 bail or $50,000 bond. He was to have had a felony hearing on May 13. • DWI - On May 8, Tribal Police arrested Sha...
. The drying sheds used for the wood in the factory are at the right. The bridge was torn down in 1931 and replaced. The factory burned in the fire in1915. Niawen to Regina Boots for sharing this photo with our readers. 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...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following positions: * Secondary Special Education Teacher * Teaching Assistant * School Psychologist Complete job description is available at www.srk12.org. Submit application, letter of interest and current resume with references to: Angela Robert, Director of Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...
Salary Level: GST 13 $33,960.62 – $35,319.05 POSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor and the day to day supervision of the Cook, the incumbent is responsible for serving meals to residents, visitors and families attending congregate dining events. The incumbent maintains a high standard of quality in the preparation and delivery of meal services while maintaining attention to sanitation protocols. The Congregate Dining Attendant is a team player and promotes the services of the Dietary Department. Q...
Salary Level: HS09 $37,950.68-$39,468.71 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Case Manager Supervisor and the Program Manager of the Community Support Program, the Case Manager assists clients applying for financial assistance, advising them of other services and programs available and of their rights and responsibilities under the guidelines of the Community Support Program. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two (2) year Social Service Worker Diploma, with preference for a university degree in social work studies under a Bachelor of Social Work...
Massena Central School District is currently accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year for the following anticipated positions: Elementary Level Math Intervention Teachers Teaching Assistants, Title VII Literacy Teacher School Psychologist Elementary Teachers Teacher Aides. Also, applications for substitute teachers, aides, cleaners, food service workers, monitors, bus drivers, and nurses are always welcome. Applications are available from the District Office or can be downloaded from www.mcs.k12.ny.us. Please direct questions to...
Salary Level: SP08 $45,118.09-$46,922.81 POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the direction of the HR Manager the incumbent will be responsible for mainstreaming the activities involved with developing and updating policies and procedural manuals for Human Resources and the Organization. To ensure that materials created are drafted in compliance with applicable industry standards, best practices and regulatory requirements. The Policy Writer will be tasked with reviewing current materials to ensure they remain compliant and up to date, and to...
Salary Level: DS 05 $52,728.79 – $54,837.94 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBLITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager or designate, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and administration of Intake and Investigation Unit operations and the supervision of child protection investigations and the monitoring of service provision to clients and families. Respecting Ontario or Quebec Legislation standards and requirements in the provision of these services, and including services to Quebec youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Q...
The Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict is posting this call out for interested individuals to submit their applications for consideration to the position of Sign Language Interpreter. To qualify, the individual must: a) Be a Member eighteen (18) years of age or older; b) Not be a sitting member of Council or Justice of the Peace or Justice of the Akwesasne Mohawk Court; c) Not be a sitting member of the Akwesasne Review Commission; d) Be in Good Standing under Akwesasne’s Good Standing Policy; and e) Have a criminal reference check, if s...
Salary Level: DS 05 $52,728.79 – $54,837.94 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBLITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and administration of Community Support and Resource Development unit operations, and for the execution, monitoring of primary prevention activities and the recruitment, licensing and monitoring of foster care services to the community. Respecting Ontario and Quebec legislation standards are requirements in the provision of these services. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Social Work o...
Call out for bids to have the Communication Building power washed and cleaned along with the outside windows, plus some small repairs. Interested parties should have their own equipment, i.e. ladders, power washer, etc. If you or your business is interested please call or come to St. Regis and look at the work to be completed and develop a written estimate. If you have any questions you may contact Diane McDonald at CKON at 613-575-2101 or 518-358-3426 or Helen Lazore at Indian Time at 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063. Estimate should be submitted...
