A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Connie Gerow, 4-H Tribal Mentoring Coordinator Can you sing, dance or play an instrument? Or, do you have some kind of special talent that you would like to share? The 4-H Mighty Shamrocks Tribal Mentoring program will be hosting a "You Got Talent" show on Wednesday, June 11th at 7pm in Salmon River Central Auditorium. This event is open to any student at Salmon River and/or St. Regis Mohawk students who are in 5th grade thru 12th and is in good standing. Official entry forms are available...
Continued from "Polishing the Silver Covenant Chain" How Do the Haudenosaunee Govern Themselves? It is important to understand that the Haudenosaunee operate under their own law, not under the authority of the federal or state government. We have our own constitution that we call the Great Law of Peace. Origin of the Great Law The Peacemaker was the spiritual messenger who brought the Great Law to the Haudenosaunee over 1,000 years ago. Born on Lake Ontario's northwest shore, the Peacemaker...
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NYS Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling on Pro Sports Leagues to Stop Using Racial Slurs Such as the Offensive R-Word ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS (NY) (May 19, 2014) As NFL owners gathered for the NFL Spring Meeting in Atlanta, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed a resolution calling upon professional sports leagues to end their use of racial slurs. The resolution, introduced in New York State, where the NFL is headquartered, specifically cites the Washington NFL team’s R-word mascot as a dictionary-defined epithet. The new r...
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. Correction Apologies to Bob Stevenson and Wolfie for getting their last name wrong (32#19)....
Division: IHS, Partridge House Salary: $28,912.00-49,774.40 21-1011 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Ohiarí:ha/June 13, 2014 Description of Position: Assist the Partridge House Inpatient Coordinator and Clinical Director in establishing community outreach through weekly family education sessions, clinical support during weekly family visitations and trauma informed family counseling. Provide individual addiction counseling and group psychotherapy and provide opportunities for traditional teachings and cultural ceremonies. Be a member of...
Division: IHS, Partridge House Salary: $20,966.40-42,910.40 21-1015 Status: Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Ohiarí:ha/June 13, 2014 Description of Position: Works collaboratively with other staff to ensure a safe, supportive and trauma-informed environment. Responsible for monitoring activities, transporting residents to outside activities and providing programming. Evenings and weekends required. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of addiction treatment settings and an understanding of 12-Step support programs is an asset....
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that another online boater safety course workshop will be held in Akwesasne on May 23rd & May 24th. The workshop is designed to give community members access to a computer to take the online Boater Safety course and obtain their Pleasure Craft Operator Card. This is not an instructor led course. There will be volunteers present in case participants require assistance. Community members must pay by credit card at their own expense to take the course. The cost p...
FLSA: $10.00 per hour, Non-exempt, Part-time Permanent Deadline: May 23, 2014 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 8 am - 4 pm. Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED and have experience working with children. Must have basic skills for dealing with youth. CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING MANDATORY BEFORE POSITION IS OFFERED. All interested applicants must submit a...
FLSA: $18.00 per hour, Non-exempt, Full Time Temporary (July 2- August 15, 2014) Deadline: May 23, 2014 at 4pm Primary Function: Under the direction of the Steps to Success Summer Program Manager, the reading teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing an educational assistance reading program. The primary purpose of this position is to actively assist students with reducing summer learning loss and engage them in educational strategies that will benefit their academic success. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in e...
FLSA: $880 Weekly, Exempt, Full Time Temporary (July 2- August 15, 2014) Deadline: May 30, 2014 at 4pm Primary Function: will manage overall daily operations of the Steps to Success Summer Program, with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of the staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration. Education & Experience: A four year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of five years’ work experience in a youth serving o...
A job posting for a Guide at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Dev. Corp. Visitor’s Center in Massena, NY opened May 19, 2014 and will close on May 23, 2014. The vacancy is set to close after receiving the first 50 applications. The USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) link to the posting is: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/370438800...
Attention Contractors: BPI Certification allows you to offer comprehensive home energy evaluations, gain advantage over competitors by learning and using building science technology and be able to provide NYSERDA incentives to customers. The training will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays in the month of June. To register contact Lindsay Tarbell, SRMT Economic Development 518.358.2835 [email protected] . Seats are limited. Deadline for registration is May 27, 2014....
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays May 23rd Mose McDonald Jr. May 24th Mae Tarbell & Mike Jackson May 25th Rosemary LeBlanc & Rose Marie Jacobs May 27th Genevieve Peters & Dulcie Bradley May 30th Howard Lough, Norman Tarbell & George White Events: May 26th – Closed for Holiday, May 27th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Shopping-1:00; May 28th - Birthday Meal & Sing-a-long-11:30; May 29th – Shopping-1:00; May 30th Closed IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the Elderly 613-575-2507 Thursday Community Bingo news: Mini-...
•Friday, May 23rd - 12:10pm For Edward Lazore Requested by the family •Saturday, May 24th - 4:00pm For Daniel Tarbell Requested by the family •Sunday May 25th - 10:00am For Paul & Mary Tarbell and living and deceased family members Requested by the family •Tuesday, May 27th - 6:00pm For Louis & Mary Lafrance & son Tracey Requested by Charlotte & Kim •Wednesday May 28th - 12:10 For Josephine Cook Sunday Requested by William Sunday •Thursday, May 29th - 12:10 For Sidney Herne 6th anniversary Requested by the family...
Deadline: June 16, 2014 4:00 pm The Akwesasne Housing Authority is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Van Vehicle has operated for business use, automatic, V-6 engine, power windows & doors, AC, 69,200 miles & has minor physical damage. Vehicle can be seen at the Housing Office premises. A scheduled viewing is set for Wednesday, June 4th from 1–3 pm. For further inquiries, please contact the Housing Authority, Michel Simon, Development Director at (518) 358-9020, Ext 114. Deadline to submit a bid ~ June 16th, 4pm P...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
Fri. May 23rd Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-12:00-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Sat. May 24th No Doctor Mon. May 26th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:00-walk-in 1:00-2:00-by appt. Tues. May 27th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:00-by appt. Wed. May 28th Dr. Forson 2:00-4:00-walk-in 5:00-7:00-by appt. Thurs. May 29th Dr. Levac 9:00-3:00-by referral...
Fri. May 23rd No Doctor Sat. May 24th Joelle Regnier, NP 9:00-12:00-walk-in Mon. May 26th Dr. Tremblay 8:00-11:00-walk-in Joelle Regnier, NP 1:00-4:00-by appt. Tues. May 27th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Joelle Regnier, NP 1:00-4:00-by appt. Wed. May 28th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Thurs. May 29th No Doctor...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has scheduled its District Meetings for the month of May. See the schedule below and if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government office at 613-575-2348. •Kawehno:ke District Meeting – Monday, May 26, 6 p.m. Kawehno:ke Recreation...
8am-4pm At St. Regis Recreation What you will learn -Boating Safety -How Drugs Affect Akwesasne -Different Species of Fish -Learn about your Rod & Reel, Lines & Lures -Special Guests – SUNY Plattsburgh Fishing Team Sign Up Early – only 40 spots available Plus 10 spots for kids with special needs To sign up and for information contact PJ Burns at 518-521-8479 or [email protected]...
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment invites you to the Akwe:kon Music Festival on May 25 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Generations Park. Come enjoy performers in hip hop, rap and electronic dance, who spread a positive message through their music. On top off all that excitement is an Ipod Battle and Hand Drum competition. We are accepting six teams of 2-3 people for the Ipod Battle and 6 individuals for the hand drum competition. There will also be special guest appearances, lots of food and local vendors on site. For more information,...
Call out for 20 craft booth and 8 food booths. We would like a variety of food vendors. The Akwe:kon Music Festival May 25, from 2:00-5:00 to be held at Generations Park in Hogansburg. Food vendors will be outside and crafts booths will be inside at the Senior Center. Please call Leona Barnes at 613-575-2341 ex. 3104 or email [email protected] to sign up. Akwe:kon Music Festival is sponsored by Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment....
June 7 @ Cedar View Golf Course 4 person scramble Registration: 8:00am Tee-off: 9:00am Early bird registration until May 23 is $45 member/ $65 non-member Register after May 23 is $55 member/ $75 non member Registration includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, spaghetti dinner, and hospitality hole Contests: longest drive, closest to the pin Other activities: Chinese Auction and 50/50 Raffle Contact Vicky Jock at 358-3141 or Kim Treptow at 358-6614...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is in the process of updating the existing logo for the organization. A logo contest is currently underway and all submissions have been accepted. MCA has selected four finalists for the logo contest and would like to ask the community to select the winning logo. The winning artist will receive a $500 prize. After a winner is selected, MCA may choose to alter or change the logo before adopting it officially. Voting began on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the MCA General Meeting and will continue through the month of...
