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By Andy Gardner Twenty Akwesasne students received their diplomas from Massena High School as part of the Class of 2019 on Saturday, June 29. Akwesasne grads included Tylen Thompson, Ethan Thomas, Landon Laffin, Terrell Thomas, Jacob Thompson, Hodesidahe Martin, Myles Lafrance, Jonathan Barclay. Ronin Jareo, Joseph White, Mallory Sunday, Karihwaierithon Jacobs, Keri Horne-Burns, Kaylee Smoke, Keely Thompson-Cook, Layla Bush, Chrissy Benedict, Aleesha Smoke, Drew Hamelin and Alexis Terrance....
Submitted by Gere Jacobs Wednesday, June 26, 2019, a special event commenced at Holy Trinity Secondary Catholic School on Tyotown Rd., Cornwall. A favorable sunny day was forecasted on this year's 12th grade graduates. Bailey Evanne Sylvester, 18, a former Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School student, was nervous but elated when she went up to the stage to receive her diploma. Graduation was followed by a scrumptious BBQ at her residence with family and friends. Surely this must have been a memorable...
By Derrick Lafrance Dedicated workers for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were acknowledged for years of service. The ceremony was held last Friday, June 29 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre. Seventy-two employees received their due including ten retirees. There was also a Special Recognition award handed out for one of the workers who has dedicated his life to the environment and is now leaving. Henry Lickers has been with local environmental departments since 1976. His numerous awards and...
Chris George - Grade 8 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....
Fri. July 5 Climate Action Vigil CANTON: Fifth Monthly Climate Action Vigil, on the corner by the Canton Village Park, 4-5 p.m.; local environmental groups and activists have started this ongoing vigil to call attention to the urgent need to prevent and mitigate the effects of the climate crisis; held on the first Friday of each month in Canton; everyone welcome to join; info: [email protected]. Sunday, July 7 Birding 101 MASSENA: Learn about birds with nature guide; 10-11 a.m.; Nicandri Nature Center, 19 Robinson Bay...
PAY LEVEL: MG09 ST2 $58,861.50 UNDERFILL: MG09 ST 1 $56,597.63 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Senior Maintenance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all assigned assets defined and under the care of the Department of Technical Services. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary Education; • Certified in related trade; • Diploma from two (2) year College program i.e.: civil engineering technician, or building systems maintenance technician or similar or equivalent combination of educa...
Salary Level: RN01 $66,300.83-$87,044.05 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect, analyze and interpret infection-control data; notify local, and appropriate partners about reportable diseases as required; plan, implement, manage and evaluate infection prevention and control activities; conduct infection control risk assessments for Mohawk Council of Akwesasne; educate individuals and groups about the risk, prevention, transmission, and control of infection, disease-specific care, appropriate precautions, and appropriate assessments; establish...
Salary Level: HS09 ST2 $39,684.11 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Immediate Supervisor, the Child Wellness Coordinator is responsible for assisting community members with attaining their optimal level of health by providing health-related assistance and system navigation. In working with the community, the incumbent will provide administrative support and oral health preventative services as recommended by a Registered Dental Hygienist. As well as allow for coordination and provision of services for the Children’s O...
Salary Level: GST12 ST 2 $37,287.12 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Center Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the development and provision of nutritional meals and snacks for young children that are consistent with Canada’s Food Guide to healthy eating. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent; • Five (5) years’ work experience in preparing a recognized course for institutional cooking and completed a Food Handler and Sanitation Course or willing and able to do so; • Knowledge of nutritional food guides fo...
SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2019 - 4:00 PM - OUTDOOR MASS - Offered for: Donald Jacobs, Memorial Mass, Requested by Jennilee Wylie and Catherine Cook, Memorial Mass, requested by Elizabeth Tarbell. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2019 - 10:00 AM - Offered for: Susan Bero, Memorial mass, Requested by Stacey Bero. JULY 9-12, 2019 - NO CHAPEL MASSES Father Jerome will be away on holidays from JULY 8- AUGUST 16, 2019. THERE WILL NO WEEKDAY MASSES FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS. Father Amyot and Father Jack will say week-end masses while Father Jerome is away. Safe travels Father J...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: July 5th-Gloria Arquette July 6th-Sidney Armstrong, Dennis White & Adam White July 7th-Karilyn Phillips July 8th-Dorothy Benedict & Leslie Thompson July 9th-Shirley Gray Events: July 4th – Closed; July 5th – Tai Chi-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; July 8th – Exercise Class-10:00; Horseshoe Tournament-10:30; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; July 9th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Senior Club Meeting-10:00; Box Lunch Bingo-11:30; Shopping-1:00; Kanien’keha Class-12:30; July 10th – Ex... Full story
AKWESASNE – The Te wá tha hón:ni Corporation will hold their Second Annual Audit Presentation, in the continuing effort to be financially transparent and accountable. The public presentation of the 2018 Audit is for tribal members and will be held on Thursday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 11, 2019 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Ionkwakiohkwaró:ron Tribal Administration Building. The 2018 Annual Audit presentation will be made by the auditing firms RSM and CliftonLarsonAllen, the presentation will include a summary of the Auditor’s results for the Corpora...
AMBE Post-Secondary Assistance Program is now located at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute. Dwight Bero Jr. AMBE Post-Secondary Manager (613) 575-2754 ext. 4116 [email protected] Veronica Jacobs AMBE Data Systems Administrator (613) 575-2754 ext. 4114 [email protected]...
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed draft Akwesasne Financial Administration Law has been accepted in principle for enactment following the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Regulation. Council has determined that enactment will be through a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting held: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Turtle Room, A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (Kawehno:ke) Special General Meeting start time 10:00am Voting by secret ballot is open to Eligible Voters as determined by the Akwesasne Election Law, which inc...
Beautiful open concept, 2800 square feet, 5 bedroom two-story house, includes two 4-piece bathrooms including a Jacuzzi tub and one 2-piece powder room. Prior renovations include new trusses with metal roof, hardwood floors and an elegant formal dining room. There is a built-in toaster, an island graced by a beautiful butcher block counter top; all open to a large living area with a gas fireplace. The master bedroom includes a 2 piece powder room and walk-in closet. Also includes large workshop, spacious living area, ample storage and patio...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) announces that the annual presentation of the tribal government’s fiscal audit for tribal membership will be held on Wednesday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10, 2019 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the first floor meeting room at Ionkwakiohkwaróron, located at 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way in Akwesasne, NY. The presentation will cover fiscal year 2018 and will be made by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s auditing firm CliftonLarsonAllen. It will include a summary of the Auditor’s results. “The annual government...
Deadline for New Students: July 12, 2019 A new student is a student who has never received funding from the AMBE Post-Secondary Assistance Program. Deadline for Re-enrolled Students: July 12, 2019 A re-enrolled student is a student who has received funding from the AMBE Post-Secondary Assistance Program in the past....
June 13, 2019 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the following seats. District of Tsi Snaihne: Two Three (3) Year Term District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term District of Kawehnoke: One Three (3) Year Term Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the following locations: District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center District of Kawehnoke: Tri District Elders Lodge District of Tsi Snaihne: Snye Recreation Center Pursuant with section...
T-Mobile USA is proposing to extend an existing 180-foot self-support lattice telecommunications tower to 195 feet (overall height of 198 feet) at 320 State Route 37, Hogansburg, Franklin County, NY 13655 (44 58 37.97 N / 74 41 38.94 W). The tower is anticipated to have no lights. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Form 854 File Number “A1138442” and may raise environmental concerns about the project by filing a Request for Environmenta...
Mohawk Gaming Enterprises, LLC, seeks a qualified individual for consideration for appointment to its Board of Managers. Mohawk Gaming Enterprises is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Te wá tha hón:ni Corporation (the “Corporation” or “Member”), (which is itself wholly owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe), is a limited liability company chartered under the laws of the Tribe. The Company is governed by the terms of its LLC Agreement and its Company policies. The Company’s Board of Managers is composed of seven (7) members, three (3) of whom are...
If you have an interest in working with children, are energetic, organized and reliable, employment opportunities exist in our schools. Successful completion of this training will provide: • Priority Placement on AMBE Supply List • Full CPR Certification • CPIC completion Deadline to Apply Ohiarihkó:wa/July 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM $50.00 registration fee refundable upon completion Prepare yourself for the fall Ohiarihkó:wa/July 29 – Seskéha/August 16, 2019 Iohahi:io 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM For more information, please contact Heather Jacobs @ 613...
4-person Scramble Saturday, July 27, 2019 Highland Greens Golf Course 9:00am shotgun start Prizes 1st, 2nd & 3rd Entry fee $65, members $50 Payment due July 13 Dinner and awards to follow. Mulligans, Shamrock Auction, Closest to the Pin & Longest Drive Contests. For more information contact Ellen Cook 518.729.9946....
Join the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) on July 5 at the Gray’s Creek Conservation Area for the 18th Annual Family Fishing Day! A FREE, fun-filled day is planned from 10 am to 2 pm with prizes, barbeque, and fishing along Gray’s Creek! New this year will be face painting by a local artist. The event is open to all members of the public; even those without fishing gear can participate as limited fishing rods and tackle can be borrowed from the RRCA at the event. Gray’s Creek Conservation Area is located at 18045 County Road 2, ju...
The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Bag for the month of JULY is Friday, July 5th, 2019 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10.00 to place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....
Sunday, July 7, 2019 A free shuttle will be leaving from A’nowara’ko:wa Arena at 10:00am, and departing Lamoureux Park at 4:00pm. Parade starts at CCVS at 11:00am Festival begins at Lamoureux Park 11am to 4pm All activities are free or by donation and include: Bouncy castles Face painting Button making Community BBQ Open mic Yoga Crystal healing 20+ vendors Drag King and Queen performances “So You Think You Can Drag” competition Performance by Virginia Louise Dipier...
