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Iohahi:io held an Open House on Thursday June 8th, 2017. Everyone who attended had the opportunity to apply for the upcoming fall courses, which are being offered at Iohahi:io by St. Lawrence College. Some of the upcoming courses are Business Accounting, General Arts & Science-Behavioral Psychology and Energy Systems Engineering Technology. Iohahi:io works with the others to figure where the highest demand in employment will be in the next several years, and they choose their courses accordingly...
Join Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, NY, for Convention Days 2017 from July 14-16! This year’s theme is “We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For.” Our Keynote Speaker will be Elizabeth Nyamayaro, executive director of the #HeForShe movement and the senior advisor to the Under-Secretary-General UN Women. Convention Days commemorates the First U.S. Women’s Rights Convention held in 1848. This three-day event will be filled with exciting speakers, workshops, historical actors Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Frederick Douglass, t...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, June 2-8: On June 2, police ticketed Rachael E. Davidson, 39, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for speeding (allegedly 61 mph in a 45 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 19. On June 2, police ticketed Dillon C. Cole, 32, of Hogansburg for inadequate tail light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 26. On June 3, police ticketed Danielle R. Palmer, 29, of Brasher Falls for speeding (allegedly 54 mph in a 35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 19. On June 3, police...
Brasshorse Lounge had a Celebrity Bartender Night on Friday, June 9, 2017. Celebrities were Dr. Ben Kelly and his lovely secretary Sherri Roundpoint. They served drinks from 5-8 pm. The raised funds for the Akwesasne Epilepsy Group and $362.00 was raised between their tips and a 50/50. Fun was had by all and we are giving a huge thank you to everyone that came out and showed support. Who wants to be a celebrity for the night? We may do another event in the future... Photo submitted by...
(June 13, 2017) The North Country Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded $109,086 by the New York State Hazard Abatement Board to continue its Workplace Safety Training Program for another year. The funding will cover the 2017-18 program year, starting in August and running through next July. The North Country Chamber has enjoyed a working partnership with the HAB and the New York State Labor Department for almost twenty years, serving as the leading source of workplace safety training for employers of all kinds and their employees in...
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Consider this: the Peacemaker had to have had formal training as an astronomer and mathematician. How else could he have managed to time the birth of the Confederacy with the total eclipse of the sun? And that was, perhaps, at 2:29 pm on August 22 in 1142 ACE. How could he have coordinated, planned and effected so many variables to come together at one time, at one place at that exact instance? Is there any other example of any enlightened teacher, anywhere on the planet, who managed to do something similar? Not just mark an eclipse but to have...
Can you help us identify? Josephine Cook is believed to be in the center. Photo from the Six Nations Indian Museum. 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 owner....
For National Aboriginal Day: Screening of documentary “Open and Out” With special guest Steven Thompson-Oakes Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. At Knox-St. Paul’s United Church (Upper Hall) 800 12th St East, Cornwall Aboriginal opening and closing ceremony Refreshments provided – Discussion to follow All are welcome Sponsored by the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership and Journey Together For more information contact: Bev Pyke - [email protected] The documentary ‘Open and Out’ features Steven Thompson-Oakes, Adam White, Kit Thomas, and Kevin Lazor...
Reports to: General Manager Status: Part-time Salary Range: To be Determined The Bingo Coordinator is under the direct supervision and direction of the General Manager. This position is part-time during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare weekly bingo card packages for bingo distributors according to distribution list. • Ensure efficient and timely pickup and delivery of bingo cards. • Contact bingo distributors on Mondays and Tuesdays to determine if additional cards need to be dropped off prior...
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) is in the midst of its annual spring fundraiser, which needs to raise $70,000 by June 30th to support TAUNY’s public education programs. The fundraiser, which started in May, has already raised $33,130, and TAUNY seeks contributions from the public to make up the remaining $36,870. Through original research and a wide-range of public programs, the Canton-based nonprofit showcases the cultural traditions of the Adirondack-North Country. TAUNY operates The TAUNY Center on Main Street in downtown C...
Reporting to an independently elected Board of Directors, and supported by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, AMBE develops and delivers educational and related support programming to Akwesasne community members, including K-8; Secondary (youth, adult); college and university; upgrading and literacy; and training. The Role: As the Associate Director you will lead the AMBE Post-Secondary and Adult Education group, including the Iohahi:io Adult Education Program (Iohahi:io), to implement its strategic plan, build organizational capacity, and...
Hours per week: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Work Place: The Akwesasne Freedom School Deadline for application: July 7, 2017 at 3pm Must submit a resume and application to the Akwesasne Freedom School office, 31 Indian Village Road, Akwesasne. For more information please call (518) 358-2073 between 8:30am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday or email [email protected]. Must be able to support the mission of the Akwesasne Freedom School: “Through our language, the Akwesasne Freedom School will support and encourage a process for each chi...
Fri., June 16/17 -12:10 pm. Offered for Emma and Mitchell Loran, and Stella Hamelin - Memorial Mass. Requested by Sally Hamelin. Sat., June 17/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered Josephine Sawatis - Belated Memorial Birthday (May 30), and Joseph Sawatis - Memorial Mass. Requested by Anna Marie Sawatis and the Sawatis Family. Sun., June 18/17 - 10:00 am. Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ/Corpus Christi. Offered for all fathers, living and deceased. Tues., June 20/17 - 7:00 pm. Offered for Mary Mae Thompson - Memorial Mass. From the...
Please note: Dr. Forson’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit; Dr. Horn’s walk-in clinic has a 20 patient limit and Dr. Saylor’s walk-in clinic has a 12 patient limit. Sign in begins at 8:30am Fri. June 16th Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. June 19th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Tues. June 20th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Wed. June 21st Closed Thurs. June 22nd No Doctor...
Please note: Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to clinic start time. Fri. June 16th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral Mon. June 19th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Tues. June 20th No Provider Wed. June 21st Closed Thurs. June 22nd Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt. Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now offering an evening Women’s Care Clinic every third Wednesday of the month. For an appointment cal...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), Human Resources Division, is soliciting proposals from New York State certified Insurance Brokers to provide Term-Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Disability (AD&D) and Supplemental Life insurance to approximately 600 full time employees (30 hours or more). The term of agreement will be for a three-year period. SRMT reserves the right to award one or more contracts. Proposals will be received until MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017, 3:30 p.m. (EST). The following preferences apply to this solicitation: Native...
Sealed Bids will be received by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) Department of Housing, 13 Hilltop Drive, St. Regis, QC H0M1A0 until Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 2:00P.M. Construct Two (2) - Three (3) unit Turnkey Apartment Buildings in Whoville, Tsi Snaihne. Contractors must provide the following with bid documents: General Liability Insurance, Clearance from Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) or (CSST), Confirmation of bonding, Provide references and indicate experience and qualification. Contact Charmaine Caldwell, Acting Director of...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the community and public to drive with care in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis). It continues to be noted that drivers are speeding and driving without regard for the public or pedestrians, especially at the entrance to the village and high-traffic areas. MCA would like to remind all drivers that the speed limit in the village is 40 kmh. Houses in the village are close together and close to the streets, making visibility difficult for both drivers and pedestrians. As summer weather is finally...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: June 15th Toni Herne & Verda Tarbell June 16th Wayne Thomas, Gilbert Ransom & Wanda Jacobs June 17th Connie Thompson June 18th Elizabeth Tarbell & Lynn LaFrance June 19th Susan Hayn June 20th Wilbert Tarbell June 22nd Phyllis Point, Christie Hamel & David Hopps Events: June 15th – Elders Appreciation Day; Growing Stronger Exercise-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Alzheimer’s Support Group-11:00-12:00; June 16th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; June 19th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1...
Letters of Administration on the estate of William J. Sears, late of Akwesasne, NY have been requested by Charles W. Sears. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by July 15, 2017. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
Last year we replaced the glass in the doors for your woodstove. They are ready to be picked up at Mullarney’s Garden Center. Please call 518-483-1111....
