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Submitted by Lisa Francis-Benedict, AMBE Communication and Quality Assurance Officer The Parent and Family Involvement Committee of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School held a Reading Carnival in celebration of year-end reading campaign held throughout the school year 2016-2017. Members of the Committee are Michelle Goss, Brandi Benedict, Leona Thomas, Charles Lazare, Rosemary Katsitsiiohstha White, Carmalita Swamp and Jonnie King. Students in grades 1-8 rotated amongst stations and early years...
1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council Attendance B. Moment of silence 2. COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE 3. RULES OF ORDER 4. FOLLOW UP | Onerahtohkó:wa /May 25th, 2017 General Meeting Action Items 5. PRESENTATION | Introduction to Department of Health Director, Keith LeClaire 6. PRESENTATION | Ionkwakwenion - Honoring of Nolan Terrance 7. PRESENTATION | Kawehno:ke Bridge Corridor 8. PRESENTATION | DTS Tsi Snaihne Administration Building 9. UPDATE | Akwesasne Election Law 10. UPDATE | Chiefs of Ontario Wealth Creation Proposal 11. UPDATE | Roads 12. BUSINESS...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt was used in the mourning ceremonies for a Chief (Hoyaneh). The two diamonds signifies the opposite Brother or Sisterhoods, one of which mourned and one of which condoled. The V-shaped design represents the chief's antlers, his title or symbol of chieftainship. It is provided thus: If the Three Elder Brothers (Mohawk, Onondaga, and Seneca) shall lose one of their chiefs by death, the Younger Brothers {Cayuga, Tuscarora, and...
AKWESASNE, NY – There may be a new tiny new home on your block! Over Memorial Day weekend the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort gave away three tiny homes to three lucky players. On May 26th, 27th, and 28th, AMCR gave away a tiny home valued at $15,000 and $2,500 in cash and slot play each day! The promotion was in partnership with Tiny Home Miniature Mansions based out of Malone, NY. There were 3 winners - Manon Bedard from Dundee, QC, Reginald Holmes from Malone, NY, and Chantal LaPointe from Cornwall, ON. The promotion launched on April 1 w...
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Reprinted with permission from ICMT June 14, 2017.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the law in its fast-tracked approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), a U.S. District Court Judge in Washington D.C. has ruled. Judge James Boasberg said the Corps did not consider key components of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in granting the Lake Oahe easement under the Missouri River when directed to do so by President Donald Trump shortly after his swearing-in. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, with the Cheyenne River Sioux as...
Submitted by Ellen Cook On Friday, June 9, 2017 the St. Regis Mohawk School was the site of a ceremony to dedicate new American flags. The St. Regis Mohawk School is an elementary school located in Akwesasne. The flags were donated by the WoodmenLife Insurance Company, which has a long standing history of promoting patriotism. Since 1947, WoodmenLife has donated over 3 million flags to schools and other non-profit organizations, including the 65 American flags donated to the St. Regis Mohawk...
The Grade 5 students of St. Regis Mohawk School were honoured on Thursday, June 15th 2017. The graduation ceremony started promptly at 10 a.m. with the school band playing for everyone in attendance. Several students then did the opening address. Once the opening address was finished, the principal Mr. Kevin Walbridge, then greeted everyone in attendance. The special awards were given out first like the citizenship awards, Most dedicated student awards, Presidential Award for Educational...
Top standing L-R: Leo Francis, Timmy Jock, Butch Connors, Gordon Beaubien, Donald Bero, Bernard 'Fishworm' White and Wally Jacobs, Sr. Kneeling L-R: Charlie Jacobs, Larry Hodge, Norman (Nummy) Tarbell, John Martin, Sr. and Jimmy Bero. Sitting: Rob Cree, Sr. and Ron Thomas. Submitted by Carrie Jacobs. 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...
Cooking up Fun – 4 week session Thursdays July 6th-27th, 11:30am – 1:30pm Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility, Bear Room Eligibility: Family team = 1 adult (18 years +) and 1 child (5-10 years old) Join us and benefit from • Helping your child develop confidence and skills in the kitchen • Turning meal prep into quality family time • Promoting healthy habits: kids are more likely to try new foods and eat better • Your children will learn about kitchen safety • These benefits will last your family/child a lifetime. Limited space! Reserve your...
LOUISVILLE SUMMER BASH Fri. June 23 - starts 6 p.m., Louisville Fire Station #1 at the corner of Thompson Bridge Road, ice cream social, duck race, Cruz-In and music by Jack Kelley’s Big Band. Sat. June 24 - starts 9 a.m., Louisville Community Center, mud run (info: [email protected]), center dedication, barbecue, vendors, firematic drills, concession stand, ice cream, beer, wine slushies, free games, water slide, bounce house, obstacle course, snowboarding, cake contest, auction, music, human foosball, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.. Sun. J...
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...
Annual Salary: HS07 Step 2/3 - $41,483.69 - $43,143.03 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff, the incumbent is responsible for providing direct basic personal care to Residents/Clients in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Long Term Care Facility, Legislations and Acts. Personal Support Workers are Unregulated Care Providers (UCP) and work as a member of the health care/service team under the supervision of a Regulated Health Professional. (RHP) QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have a P...
Salary Level: DS 05; STEP 2-3; $53,519.72- $55,660.51 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible to clinically supervise the IATC Case Supervisors and Case Aides to ensure individual client care plans of each client are appropriately managed and the medical and treatment plans are administered and followed according to medical/clinical recommendations as well as policy and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s Degree in field of Counselling, Mental Health or a related Social Service discipline...
Annual Salary: LPN - Step 1 -7; $49,827.60 - $65,436.26 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff, the incumbent will provide effective supervision of personnel in the assigned unit and provide an optimal level of personal care to Residents/clients in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Long Term Care Facility, Legislations and Acts. The incumbent works as a member of the health care service team and promotes and fosters the Resident Centered Model of Care. QUALIFICATIONS: • R...
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...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE) is currently accepting applications for the following position: **Life Guard Staring date: September 2017 Salmon River Central is a multi-cultural school community and encourages applications from qualified Native Americans. Applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit completed application by July 5, 2017. Angela Robert Director of Instruction Salmon River Central School Fort Covington, NY 12937...
Proceeds are for paving the parking lot. Selling from the parking lot at Wild Bill’s in Hogan Friday, June 23, 2017 - 11 am till all is sold. Cost is $12.00, includes chicken, potatoes, salad, beans, dessert, roll and water. Pre-order is preferred. Delivery of 5 or more orders. Order with Emmy Mitchell, Dyan Swamp, Dawn Mitchell, Paula Jacobs on Facebook or call the Akwesasne Homemakers at 613-575-1464 (leave message)....
June 26 is the LAST Monday! Come get the answers to your burning nutrition questions or simple assistance with nutrition goals. Come drop-in Monday afternoons from June 5-26, 2017 between 1:30-3:30PM at the Diabetes Prevention Services Office located in the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility. For more information call 613-575-2341 ext. 3244....
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 23rd Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon, June 26th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Tues. June 27th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. June 28th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-by appt. Thurs. June 29th Dr. Levac Referral/follow-up 9:00-3:30-by appt....
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 23rd Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral Sat. June 24th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in Mon. June 26th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Tues. June 27th No provider Wed. June 28th Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-by appt. 5:00-7:30-walk-in Thurs. June 29th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt. Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now o...
Fri., June 23/17 -12:10 pm. Offered for Mrs. Rose Terrance and Stella Hamelin - Memorial Mass. Requested by Sally Hamelin. Sat., June 24/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered for Thomas Sunday - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. 6:30 pm. Community Mass at Tri-District Elders. Offered for Agnes Bero - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Sun., June 25/17 - 10:00 am. 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offered for Ann Terrance - 2nd Anniversary (June 23rd). Requested by husband, Eddie, and Family. Tues., June 27/17 - 7:00 pm. Of...
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...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: June 24th Ernest Adams June 25th Alma Ransom June 26th Shirley Pitts, Leona Thompson-David & Mabel Thomas June 27th Gerald Jacobs June 28th Victoria Conners June 29th Sheila Marshall & Peter Angus Events: June 22nd – Growing Stronger Exercise-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; June 23rd Virtual Bowling-10:30; Billiards at Tsiionkwahnonhsote-1:00; Tina’s Painting-1:00; June 26th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; June 27th – Growing Stronger Exercise-10:00; Shopping-1:...
The Akwesasne Animal Society will be hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 11AM-3PM to be held at Fluffy Tails Grooming Store, 1592 State Route 37, Akwesasne. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier or pillowcase. For more information call 518-333-5020....
