A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Swamp's Performance Automotive has earned Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle repair and service by means of voluntary testing and certification for automotive repair and service professionals. To be eligible for this recognition, a company must have 75% of its automotive professionals ASE certified. In addition, there must be a certified...
The following is a list of eligible voters who were chosen to receive a $50 gift certificate from Truck Stop #9 as an appreciation for their participation in the Iatathróna Raotiientáhtsera ‘Couples Property’ Law Referendum. Rosemary Bonaparte, Sue Thompson, Lindsey April Roundpoint, Kariwate Mitchell, Patricia Saunders, Thomas Maynard Lazore, Francis Laverne King, Dorothy Ann Smoke, Devon Andrew George, Tyson Thomas Lazore, Louise Elaine Catherine Thompson, Ann Phillips, Elizabeth Faye Nanticoke, Peter Arthur Bigtree, Margaret Montour, Gary...
The A’nowara’kowa Arena and High Five, a training organization in Canada, will be hosting a workshop that is specifically designed for front-line leaders (including summer students) who work with children. The Principles of Healthy Child Development workshop will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the arena’s Turtle Room. Cost to attend is $110 and includes a manual and certificate. Checks can be made payable to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. This one-day training is designed to teach front-line leaders how to en...
The Akwesasne Mohawk School held their year-end awards on Friday, June 19, 2015 for Headstart and Grades 2 to 7. Presenting the school awards are Principal Lynn McCarthy and teachers Mrs. Cruickshank, Mrs. Goss, presenting awards. AMS AWARDS GRADE 1-5 AWARDS Highest Achievement Award: Grade 1- Awenniserahthe Mitchell Grade 2- Dayton Point Grade 3-A (Mrs. Cruickshank)- Gardyn Robertson Grade 3 (Mrs. Goss)- Aliyah Point Grade 4- Bo Emree David Grade 5- Asia Thompson Most Improved Award: Grade 1-...
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Many summers in the past, a family was working in their garden when they noticed the dark clouds in the sky. When the big rain came, their daughter ran towards the Longhouse with her family. Before she got safely into the Longhouse, two bolts of lightning came out of the sky and struck the ground at her feet. Something strange began to happen: the young girl felt herself being lifted up into the sky, and fearfully she covered her eyes with her hands. When she took her hands away from her eyes, she looked about only to find that she wasn’t near...
Submitted by Wholistic Health and Wellness Good and Bad Parents are something to think about. So today we will write about Good Parents. We came up with a list of 11 things that Good Parents do for their kids. The list is not in order of importance and it is by no means complete. 1. Tell your child ‘’No’’ 2. Teach your child empathy 3. Tell your child that the world does not revolve around him/her 4. Teach your child to appreciate his/her life 5. Teach your child to respect themselves and others 6. Say “I love you’’ to your child 7. Read to yo...
AUO: On June 12, Tribal Police ticketed Kahawonion David, 33, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate headlights. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 30. On June 16, Tribal Police ticketed Venus L. Swamp, 47, of Hogansburg for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, obstructed view and unlicensed driver. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 30. Fail to dim lights: On June 12, Tribal Police ticketed James L. Roe, 40, of Plattsburgh, also citing uninspected motor...
The New York State Police on Tuesday continued efforts in Franklin County to locate escaped prisoners Richard Matt and David Sweat. The two men escaped from the Clinton Correction Facility on June 6. This past weekend, State Police discovered evidence that the escapees spent time in a seasonal camp near Owls Head. More than 1,000 law enforcement officers from state, local and federal agencies are involved in this search, including Conservation Officers and Forest Rangers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, officers from the...
Kanatakon School Awards...
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By Connie Gerow, 4-H Tribal Mentoring Site Coordinator Hooray school is out! But before long, the children will be exclaiming, “I’m bored” or “there is nothing to do.” Contrary to this belief, the 4-H Tribal Mentoring Program for Salmon River Central and St. Regis Mohawk School’s enrolled 5th Grade through High School 4-H youth will be able to participate in Super Summer Sizzler’s Days. On five days this summer, the enrolled 4-H Mighty Shamrocks and Little Mohawks will be able to register and attend any or all of the programs. Parents are e...
In recognition of National Aboriginal Month (June) and National Aboriginal Day (June 21), the St. Lawrence College Foundation is pleased to announce two new bursaries to help Aboriginal students pursue post-secondary education at St. Lawrence College. These gifts are in addition to the Metis National Bursary award which was established in 2006 and was one of the first awards that specifically identified support for First Nations students. St. Lawrence College now holds over $65,000 in endowments directed specifically to First Nations, Metis and...
A few years ago I was on a trip with the late Mohawk Nation chief Jake Swamp and as was usual with us we discussed many topics ranging from personal experiences to our ancestral teachings. Jake, as was his way, told many stories most of which had his unique sense of humor. He would reflect on his days as a young man before he embraced the longhouse way and how he was always ready to learn more about Mohawk history and culture. When asked about what made a true leader Jake thought about this for a while and said that there were many symbols...
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Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following position: * Instructional Technology Teacher (Computer Integration) Application deadline is July 16, 2015. 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...
Qualifications: College graduate with an appropriate field of study, i.e. human services, social work, counseling, education or related supervisory work experience in job development, financial aid assistance, and vocational assessment. Experience may be substituted for education. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License. Preference given to those with knowledge of local Native American Community. Duties: Provide job counseling and orientation to the world of work for direct and indirect placement into unsubsidized employment for American I...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to inform the community that Dr. Thomas Forson will be away from the Akwesasne Medical Clinic from July 1 to July 19, 2015. Dr. Forson will return to work on Monday, July 20, 2015. Community members are encouraged to utilize the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic, where all medical needs will be taken care of by Dr. Young, Dr. Tremblay and Nurse Practitioner, Janet Brant. The Department of Health would like to apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, would like to s...
Division: Administration Status: Per Diem, Non-exempt - Appointment for 5 year term Deadline: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10, 2015 Description of Position: Ensure that Elected Officials are accountable to the Tribal membership and to act with honesty, integrity, fairness and impartiality in their conduct. Establish rules and regulations and enforce the procedural aspects of the SRMT Ethics Ordinance; establish Ethics Office by maintaining budget, processing administrative paperwork, maintain files; establish a process for hearings and appeals; process...
Division: Administration Job Code: 43-1011 Status: Full-time, Term Position Ending June 30, 2018 Deadline: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10, 2015 Description of Position: Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Will also train and supervise lower-level administrative staff. Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Business...
Division: Community & Family Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Job Code: 11-9151 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the SRMT Vocational Rehabilitation Program under the Community and Family Services Division, in support of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s organizational mission and goals. The Program Manager collaborates with the Director of Community and Family Services in developing goal...
Division: Community & Family Services - Three Sisters Program Job Code: 11-9151 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 6, 2015 Description of Position: Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the Three Sisters Program of the Community & Family Services (CFS) Division, in support of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s organizational mission and goals. The Program Manager collaborates with the CFS Director in developing goals, attaining/allocating human and physical re...
Division: Planning and Infrastructure Job Code: 43-6014 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 6, 2015 Description of Position: Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, tracking construction budgets and payment applications, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers. Qualifications: A High School Diploma is required. A minimum of three years administration experience in the construction and...
