A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Sunday, June 24, 2018 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wildflower Pollinator Habitat Open House & Tour Free will donation of $5-10 per person appreciated, not required. Email RSVP appreciated, receive directions and rain date notification, 4147 CR 14, Madrid, NY. For many seasons, Bill and Paige Roome have been developing their little bit of paradise, with honeybees and the foodstuffs they produce at the heart of it all. Attendees will gain knowledge during these tours about pollinator-friendly and medicinal plants, raised bed gardening, beekeeping,...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, CCE (June 19, 2018) New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has just issued a warning to gardeners and farmers regarding late blight, which was confirmed on June 15, much earlier than usual, in Onondaga County. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball stated, “Late blight is a serious disease that can wreak havoc on the State’s tomato and potato crop. We ask home gardeners, greenhouse growers and vegetable farmers to be vigilant for signs of late bli...
By Doug George-Kanentiio During the weekend of June 16-17 many Akwesasnorons took to the area’s waters to enjoy the early summer by swimming, fishing and cruising the rivers and touring the islands. They may have noticed the absence of indigenous birds like the egret, heron, loons and terns, all driven from their nests by the double breasted cormorant, an invasive animal with no place in our region. These birds are greedy, homely and aggressive. They devastate the fish, destroy trees and contaminate the soil wherever they colonize. Their d...
Akwesasne - In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee held an event to do just that; having various programs come together to promote good health, contacts, health insurance information, and more. The event was for the Elders in the community and those who love them to have the opportunity to understand what is available to them in terms of support. Theresa Gardner, who works as a Nurse Practitioner for the St. Regis Mohawk Medical Clinic, gave a speech...
As the college Class of 2018 ventures out into the working world, many of them will choose to work for themselves, or at least entertain the thought. A variety of factors - less security in the traditional job market, more innovation (especially through social media), a desire for more fulfilling work and independence – has led to a steady trend toward entrepreneurship among graduates in the past 10 years. Recent surveys of graduating classes found nearly half want to become entrepreneurs post-graduation. The Wharton School at the University o...
The St. Regis Mohawk School held their Grade Five Graduation Ceremony and presentation of special awards under sunny skies on Friday, June 15th outdoors at 12:30pm. Chloe Watewannahawitha Sharrow and Kaidance Ieiatano:ron Sunday opened the ceremony with the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen. Principal Mr. Kevin Walbridge greeted all present. Mr. Walbridge, along with Board of Education President, Sheila Marshall presented the St. Regis Mohawk School Special Awards and the Awarding of Diplomas. Citizenship...
Kwáh ken'nikón:ti Ne Onkwehón:we tekonnikiohkwakenión:he ne Ohstoronòn:ke tánon tsi Tekahontsiakhánion Rati'tskó:ton. Ne sénha iorihonwá:nen ne tsi niiá:kon ne Ohstohró:non ionatatshennarón:nion. Deb Haaland New Mexico nikiakawé:non iakotateweiennentá:'on aión:ton ne kiokierénhton Onkwehón:we iekó:ra ne Kentenhkó:wa tenhonnikiohkwakén:ni. Haaland wa'ì:ron "kiótkon tekhéhnhes ne konnón:kwe nitewaia'tò:ten. Konnón:kwe thiionkwè:tate, í:iah teiotiniákhon ka'nisténhsera. Thi ionkwè:ta...
(Ohiarí:ha 14, 2018) Ne Ahkwesáhsne Kanien'kehá:ka Karíhton Shakotiia'takéhnhas (AMPS) ne Kaná:ta á:re kheiokontáhkwen thontewennáta'as ne tehonwatirihwaieronhá:tons ne onkwehshón:'a, ókiake enhonnì:ron Korahró:non Ratihwistarò:roks tóka ó:ni thihatiià:tate Kakorhahtsherá:kon Aokióhkwa. Kí:ken tsionkwe'tátshon thonwanatewennata'én:nis kénh nón:we nihatinakerénion, ónhsehrek kén:tho ratinakerénion. Ronwatihró:ris ne kén:tho ratiríhton enhonwatiié:na né:'e tsi ronatkaró:ton, ronwatikarotá:ne n...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 6-14-2018 On June 8, police charged Abby F. Mitchell, 34, of Hogansburg with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 24. On June 8, police charged Tyler F. Willette, 33, of Fort Covington with speeding (allegedly 63-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 25. On June 8, police charged Leonee M. Mitchell, 43, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speeding (allegedly 56-35 mph zone) and third-degree AUO. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town...
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....
The Tarbell Management Group (TMG) is seeking an Office Cleaner who will provide full custodial services in the TMG and the Ohserase Manufacturing (OM) Corporate Offices. This includes inner and outer offices spaces, conference rooms, lunchrooms, restrooms and locker rooms. This is a full time position and will be required to work mid-afternoon to evenings. Qualifications: • Must have a High School Diploma, or equivalent, or may be in the process of obtaining a High School Diploma or GED. • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Must have a minimu...
Your help is needed to build a contact list of VOLUNTEERS made up from: • Community groups • Youth groups • Church groups • Entertainers • Musicians etc. Call, email or stop in with your contact information! With all the talented Akwesasronon there should be no shortage of people and things to do at Tsiionkwanonhso:te! Contact Teresa David, Volunteer Coordinator 613.932.1409 [email protected] Like us on Facebook: “Friend of Tsiionkwanonhsote...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the public duties associated with maintaining and fostering community peace and social order within the framework of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) Philosophy. To investigate criminal, non-criminal and traffic occurrences within the territory of Akwesasne of which the AMPS has jurisdiction of. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent: (at least 19 years of age). • Graduate of a 2 year Police Foundations Program is considered an asset. • A clear Criminal Records check is manda...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Director, Department of Health, the incumbent is responsible for managing the human, financial, physical, and information assets of the Community Health Program (CHP) within Agreements and Policies of Council. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or Bachelors in Nursing, or Business Administration; • A Registered Health Care Professional in Ontario and Quebec or be eligible to apply; • Five (5) years of management experience; • Five (5) years experience in a comm...
POSITION SUMMARY The Housekeeper will perform cleaning and maintenance tasks in and around the Administration Offices of the Akwesasne Housing Authority for 10 to 12 hours per week. Hours may be increased or decreased depending upon the work needed in a given week. Must be able to lift heavy objects and perform basic functions within a given time frame. May also clean new and newly rehabilitated homes for inspection. QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent. • Ability to communicate well and to accurately document activities and ser...
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 their duties in a manner consistent with the...
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the OVS Manager, incumbent is responsible to facilitate the administration of Estates Management within the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne in accordance with the MOU between MCA and AANDC. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or Administrative Assistant. • One year administrative experience in related field. All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on...
Department – Maintenance Status – Non-Exempt, as needed Salary – $10.61 per hour Deadline – Apply by July 1, 2018, 4:00 pm Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Housekeeper assigned to the Maintenance Dept. will be available to clean the McGee Road Office, Iroquois Village Apartments laundry room and community room, Sweetflag Estate common areas, and vacated units for the apartments in Rooseveltown and McGee Road as they occur. Incumbent will follow a detailed checklist for each unit, cleanin...
The Akwesasne Cultural Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Akwesasne Museum will be branching off to create a new organization. Ionkhiswanòn:nas, a steering committee comprised of representatives from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Mohawk Council of Chiefs, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Akwesasne Cultural Center Board, and Akwesasne Museum Advisory Committee have outlined the purpose of the new organization and drafted a mission and vision statement. The immediate tasks for this volunteer founding board will be: naming the...
FRIDAY, June 22, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Laura McDonald, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. SATURDAY, June 23, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Thomas Sunday, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. SUNDAY, June 24, 2018 - 10:00 AM - ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - Offered for: Isabel Rourke, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. TUESDAY, June 26, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: David T. Thomas and Scott Thomas, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection. WEDNESDAY, June 27, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Charlotte Francis, Memorial Mass, Funeral Collection....
Saturday, June 30 and Sunday July 1, 2018 10:00am – 6:00pm Everyone is welcome! Join the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community for a weekend of Mohawk culture and fun. Enjoy traditional and modern music, dance, storytelling, silent auction, craft fair, good food and even better company. See old friends and make new ones while supporting the Kanatsiohareke community. Admission: Adults - $5 Seniors & children under 12 - $3 Children under 5 - free Location: Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community 4934 State Highway 5, Fonda, NY 12068 (Exits 28 & 29 off I-90) 5...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: June 22nd Christina Hamel & Phyllis Point June 25th Alma Ransom & Bernard White June 26th Carl Patterson, Mabel Thomas & Donald Thompson June 27th Gerald Jacobs June 28th Victoria Conners & Martha Mitchell June 29th Leona Thompson Activities: June 21st Laugha Yoga-10:00; Chair Yoga-11:00; Shopping-1:00; Alzheimer’s Association Support Group-1:00; June 22nd – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Horseshoes-11:00; Billiards @ Tsiionkwanonhsote-12:30; June 25th – Kahnawake visiting; Arthr... Full story
The Mohawk Nation Office (MNCC) will be closed from July 2 to July 5, 2018. The office will reopen on July 9, 2018, for normal hours from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m....
To raise funds for the upcoming Edward Thomas Memorial Lacrosse Tournament. Thursday, June 28, 2018 Starting at 11:00am until all is sold Wild Bills Convenience Store Spaghetti Lunch with salad choices are macaroni, potato or coleslaw. Dessert choices are lemon square or cake, dinner roll and drink. Lunch meals are $10 each Free delivery on 5 meals or more Call or contact: [email protected] or 1-613-360-7348 or 1-518-573-2234 Thank you for your support!...
Friday, June 29, 2018 11:00am Truckstop #9 Caring Hearts of Akwesasne will be hosting a Charity Luncheon for Joanna Jackson who has been diagnosed with Chiari Malformation which required immediate surgery. Her family & friends will also be hosting a Mohawk Auction to help with her medical & travel costs. We will be serving baked ziti, tossed salad, roll, dessert & drink for $10.00 US/CDN. Delivery is available. Please call 315-705-3549 or 358-9912 if you would like to donate an item or basket; the family would be so apprecia...
