A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Doug George-Kanentiio A recent question came up in the Quora forum asking what life was like in North America in the year 1300. This is my response for Akwesasne specifically: Breathing clean air, drinking pure water, great fishing and hunting, plenty of food, no religion, lots of leisure time, wonderful camping and swimming, no jails, no schools, no starvation, no “lords”, no masters, no corrupt popes or predatory priests, no social or economic classes, no pollution, abundance of animals, plants and trees, no kings, no castles or chu...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Probably everyone has a sound they associate with high summer. For me, nothing says “holy cow, it’s hot” like the drone of a cicada, its song a miniature buzz saw that cuts across a hot afternoon, undulating a bit and then dropping off near the end of its arc. Cicadas are stout, ancient-looking bugs with bulgy eyes and clear wings. While the largest species is about three inches long and has a seven-inch wingspan, the ones in our neck of the woods range from 1 to 2.5 inches in length with a wingspan of three inche...
By Kaniehtonkie Following on the heels of Black Lives Matter and Native Lives Matter movement is a call to 'Defund the Police'. Protesting death by police and police brutality was met with violence by police as video after video shows police inflicting unprovoked violence on peaceful protestors. Ironic? Police reacting violently to a movement rooted in ending police brutality. Given large metropolis cities long long history of gratuitous violence, racism, and little accountability, funding for...
Tuesday, June 9, 2020. No new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department today, therefore the total number of confirmed positive cases to-date is 209 (two hundred and nine) 201 (two hundred and one) cases have been released from isolation* Two cases are hospitalized. 2 (two) deaths have occurred; this fatality data comes from the New York State Department of Health and was last updated on 6/9/20 before 2pm (https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov/views/NYS-COVID19-Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker-Fatalities)...
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On June 7, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) was conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. On this date police observed a vessel attend a private landing in Tsi Snaihne (Snye). As police attempted to stop the vessel the driver and passenger both fled on foot in an attempt to evade police. A short foot pursuit was initiated and one of the individuals surrendered to police. Police searched the vessel and located 10 black garbage bags containing 150 lbs. of illicit cannabis. The...
Full Time Permanent Position Salary: Based on AMBE Facilitators Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including; 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 Peoples, and borders on the...
SALARY LEVEL: OPSEU RPN START $25.49 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care and the Registered Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide effective supervision of personnel in the assigned unit and provide an optimal level of nursing care services in accordance with the Long-Term Care Act, 2007 and Regulations 79/10, all other legislations and provide skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; Medicine Administration and Documentation. The...
SALARY LEVEL: RN01 $69,324.94-$95,786.08 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the DOC, the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation. The Registered Nurse is required to perform...
RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
Department: Finance Department Supervision: Finance Director Classification: Full Time/Non-Exempt Compensation Type: Hourly Job Summary: Maintain the operations of the accounting systems for the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA). Prepare financial statements and reports on AHA’s fiscal activity. Reports directly to the Finance Director Duties & Responsibilities: Accounting Responsibilities: • Maintains financial statements. • Maintains and monitors bank balances; monitoring earning’s credits/service charges. • Manages fund drawdowns for all A...
Honorarium provided as per Schedule “C” of the Trust Agreement Applications will be taken from interested Members to serve as Community Trustee as part of the Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust Deadline for Application: 4 pm June 18, 2020 Requirements: Knowledge of the Kanieńkehá culture and the Akwesasne community A commitment to learning or enriching his/her knowledge of, the Kanieńkehá language Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the role of Community Trustee Honesty, integrity, ethical conduct and common sense The ability to main...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community including: 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education, coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards, adult education services, and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec and the American State of New...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: June 11th-Judy Hemlock, Francis Cree & William Sunday June 12th-Isabelle Parks & David Lazore Jr. June 13th-Janice Tallett & Charlotte Lynch June 14th-Diane Garrow & Terry Lee Frary June 15th-Toni Herne, Verda Tarbell, Margaret Snyder June 16th-Gilbert Ransom & Wanda Jacobs June 17th-RoseAnn Terrance & Connie Thompson June 18th-Elizabeth Tarbell, Lynn LaFrance & James D. White Events: All events... Full story
1. You must wear a mask outside of your vehicle. No exceptions! 2. 1 person in line for concession purchase. 3. Park in the middle between the posts, you can sit outside of the vehicle, but only in front of vehicle. 4. All lights must remain off during movies! 5. Social distancing guidlines will be strictly enforced. 6. Bathrooms will be open, limited to 3 persons at a time. Unless child accompanied by 1 adult. 7. We have limited capacity, please arrive early. 8. All rules are to be followed, no exceptions, no refunds!!...
1. Plot Your Success Experienced gardeners may be comfortable planting big fields of their favorite crops. Skye has a nearly 1-acre plot just downhill of his Standing Rock home. But if this is your gardening debut—as it was for some tribal members he provided with gardens through the CDC project—ensure success by starting small. Try a few pots or raised beds, or perhaps a small in-ground plot, with easy-to-grow plants, he says. Good options might be tomatoes, peppers, green beans, radishes, summer and winter squash, onions, or leafy greens. “Do...
Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Phillip Benedict, by Funeral Collection. Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Beatrice Cole, 1st Anniversary, by Karen. Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 4:00pm - offered for Mike Thomas, 2nd Anniversary, by the Family. Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 10:00am - offered for Barney & Viola Rourke, 72nd Wedding Anniversary & 1yr. Anniversary, by the Family. Monday, June 15, 2020 - NO MASS. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:00pm - offered for George Adams, by Funeral Collection. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at...
For those 18 years of age and younger: -Salmon River Central provides breakfast and lunch -Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club provides dinner For our elders: -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging provides daily hot meals or shelf stable food. For families: -Mohawk Indian Housing has a monthly food pantry -Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Food Distribution Program is open by appointment M-W-F Contact the EOC @ 518-320-0019 M-F 9-5 for more information....
Dear Indian Time, I unearthed a stone object which resembles an anvil; it measures approx. 22" long by 12" wide and 12" high. I have been in contact with several businesses, geologists and Rockland museum and have been told that this stone could have been a tool used by Native Americans from this area, Constable, NY. I took pictures and am attaching them for your readers' input and possible identification. My name and address is: Richard Lester, 1700 State Rte. 122, Constable, NY 12926. my...
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