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Sixty students from Akwesasne graduated from Salmon River on June 22 as part of their Class of 2018. The ceremony was in Tom Cavanaugh Arena in Fort Covington. The students include Blaze Benedict, Cameron Benedict, Fallon Benedict, Preston Benedict, Tori Benedict, Avery Benedict-Swamp, Camryn Buckshot, Kianna Burns, Trysten Burns, Collin Carle, Matthew Chubb, Morris Clute-Garrow, Gabriel Cook Jr., Montana Cook, Jacob Cook, Tristan Cook-Hasty, Halle Cooke, Karl David, Braxtyn Dumas, Amanda Gray,...
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Thirty-four Akwesasne students graduated as part of Massena Central's Class of 2018 on June 23 in a ceremony at Massena Arena. Native American students receiving diplomas included Savannah Arney, Rose Arquette, Meghan Arquette, Dayna Barclay, Dallas Benedict, Lochlan Bower, Kaynen Buckshot, Reese Clute-Francis, Kainen Francis-Thompson, Seana Gambill, Michael Gardner, Ratwenniio (Evan) George, Blayke Gibson, Tori Gray, Linc Hamelin, Rain Hill, Dylan Holcomb, Lexis Jacobs, Jocelyn Jock, Abigail Jo...
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Local students returning to school and getting their G.E.D.'s after years out of the classroom were honored last week at the former General Vanier Secondary School in Cornwall. The T.R. Leger Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education program held their graduation ceremonies and there were several Akwesasronon receiving their diplomas. Master of Ceremonies Jeffery Ballantyne noted the importance of that partnership. "The Upper Canada School district serves the traditional Haudenosaunee...
Cornwall. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) formerly R. H. SAUNDERS, celebrated 60 years of operations on Saturday, June 23. OPG was host to over 750 visitors in a pre-registered guided tour. Visitors got a up-close look at the process of converting falling water into energy from the penstock to the turbine, through the generator and stader and finally the tailrace; sending water back into the river. Guest also enjoyed the spectacular view from the sixth floor observation deck. According to the...
MASSENA -- A yearlong study into if the Massena Central School District should reconfigure their building arrangement recommends they make no changes, but eliminate positions through attrition in light of dwindling enrollment. The study was written by Alan Pole and Jessica Cohen from Castallo and Silky Education Consultants. An advisory committee of community members, district employees and students gave input throughout the process. “Our recommendation is, after looking at everything ... your best bet as a school district is to maintain the s...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police released the following statement late Wednesday night: On June 20, 2018 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police conducted a search warrant with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations and the Border Enforcement Security Taskforce. The search warrant was conducted on the residence of Dana L. Francis on Raquette Point Rd. The search was a culmination of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police. Dana L. Francis, 43, has...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, June 15-21: On June 15, police charged with speeding Kathleen A. Thompson, 58, of Port Henry (allegedly 65-45 mph zone) and Kayla S. Cook, 27, of Akwesasne, N.Y. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on later dates. On June 15, police ticketed Jason M. Lazore, 38, of Hogansburg for operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 2. On June 15, police charged Johl W. Benedict, 22, of Hogansburg with disobeying a traffic control device and unlicensed driver....
Some of the students are: Tyson Square, Robbie Joe Cook, Waylon Cook, Amber King, Jason Thomas, Jocelyn Jacobs, Marie Lazore, Nicole Lazore, Arlene Thomas, Lacey Francis, Jordan Thompson, Toby Thompson, Ashley Mitchell and two unknown. 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...
Rain or Shine the medicine walks will be held every Friday morning June 29, 2018 to August 24, 2018 10:00am (sharp) to 12:00pm All Onkwehón:we welcome. Walks will be held at Eddie’s residence: 575 Cook Rd. Akwesasne. For inclement weather, teachings will be held under the arbor on the property. Please dress appropriately. For more information please call WH&W Traditional Medicine Program at 613.575.2341 ext. 3117....
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 29, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Arthur Tarbell, Memorial Mass, FC. SATURDAY, June 30, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Mike Benedict, Memorial Mass, FC. SATURDAY, June 30, 2018 - 6:30 PM - TRI-DISTRICT ELDERS LODGE - Offered for: Margaret Buckshot, Memorial Mass, FC. SUNDAY, July 1, 2018 - 10:00 AM - CANADA DAY - Offered for: Mitchell Akwiratekha Lazore, 40th Anniversary Memorial Mass. TUESDAY, July 3, 2018 - NO MASS, FATHER JEROME AWAY WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Charlotte Francis, Memorial Mass, FC....
Saturday, July 7, 2018 10:00am Come on down to the river and bring your kayak or canoe for a Rumble On The River Poker Run! All proceeds to benefit Akwesasne Cancer Support Group. $20 per person to participate $5 a hand $5 for each additional hand Prize for best and worst hand. If you do not have a kayak or canoe, rentals will be available for pre-paid participants through Bittern Creek Kayaks. More details and any changes will be posted on the Facebook page “Rumble On The River Poker Run Kayaks and Canoes.” To enter, message Jason Lazore or...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: June 29th Leona Thompson No further information available Events: June 28th – Haircuts-10:00; Chair Yoga-10:00; Jumbo Badminton-11:00; Ride to Nowhere-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; June 29th – Closed; July 2nd – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Shuffleboard-11:00; Bingo-100; July 3rd – Chair Yoga-10:00; Jenga-11:00; Shopping-1:00; July 4th – Closed; July 5th – Lori Oakes DSS-8:00; Tic Tac Toss-11:00; Massena Mini Putt-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Caregiver S...
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....
The next FREE group session dates are Mondays, from July 9th – August 13th, 2018. Call 518-333-6112 or 518-358-1255....
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...
The Akwesasne Kahwatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society invites community members to join us for a meeting on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at 6:00pm, at the Nation Office on Route 37....
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Gloria J. M. Thompson, late of Akwesasne, NY have been granted to Charlotte L. Cook. 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 13, 2018. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
