A Voice from the Eastern Door
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• In just ten minutes, a car can heat up 20 degrees, and rolling down windows often does little to cool the car down. • Heatstroke can happen on a cloudy day, and can occur in temperatures as low as 57 degrees. Anyone who sees a child alone in a hot car should not wait more than a few minutes for the driver to return, and should: • Call 911, get the child out of the car, and spray the child with cool water if possible. • Stay with the child until help arrives, and have someone else search for the driver or ask the facility to page them. ...
Canada Post has given 72-hours’ notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers that employees will be locked out as of Friday because negotiations have failed to reach a contract. That doesn’t mean all mail will stop being delivered, just most of it. Here’s what you need to know if a lockout happens: Can I drop off mail? Most Canada Post outlets will be closed if a lockout happens and though rural postal outlets, which operate under a different union, will be open, they won’t be accepting or delivering mail. What will be delivered? Only ma...
The MCA June monthly meeting was held at the Kawehnoke Recreation Centre on June 30, 2016. The meeting was attended by approximately 40 people. After the Call to Order, Council Agenda Acceptance, Rules of Order and Follow Up were taken care of, community members requested a change in the agenda; they asked for the ‘Business from the Floor’ to be opened at that time. With this, community members voiced their concerns over the recent signing and co-ownership of the Cornwall Harbor, outweighing the rest of the meeting which resulted in pos...
Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm Seven Dancers Coalition, 352 State Rt. 37 Wednesday, July 13th Social Song Education Register before July 12 Wednesday, July 20th Social Dance Education Register before July 19 Wednesday, July 27th Ceremonies Register before July 26 To register phone Iethinstenha at 613-937-4322 For more information contact NNATC at 613-932-9452 Sponsored by AFWP...
June 20, 2016 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the following seats. District of Tsi Snaihne: One Three (3) Year Term District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term One Two (2) Year Term Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4 pm on Saturday July 9, 2016 at the following locations: District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center District of Tsi Snaihne: Snye Homemakers Pursuant with section 6 of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Election and By-election Regulations, t...
New York State Police blotter: Troopers say they responded to a two-car crash July 1. Robert D. Sunday, 32, of Akwesasne, N.Y. and Wesley G. Gray, 68, Hogansburg collided at 10:27 p.m. July 1 on state Route 37 near Cook Road, troopers said. There were no injuries. No charges were filed. Massena Village Police blotter: David J. Johnson, 32, of Hogansburg was charged with unregistered motor vehicle at 4:07 p.m. June 29 on East Orvis Street. Sentencing: Acting Franklin County Judge Jerome Richards recently sentenced Carlos Rodriguez, 51, of...
The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to report that one man has been arrested, and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the second man, in relation to the armed robbery, which occurred at a local pharmacy on June 20, 2016. On June 24, 2016, a Public Notice media release revealed that on June 20, 2016 shortly after 9:00 p.m. two men wearing bandanas or cloths over their faces entered a local pharmacy and stated that this was a robbery. One of the men brandished a knife as they demanded cash and narcotics. Once the men removed...
(AKWESASNE, NY) – On Saturday June 25, 2016, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR) had the first drawing for the $75,000 Summer Blowout promotion. Linda Hartson from Winthrop, NY was the lucky winner to take home $20,000 cash! The promotion began June 1st with one entry for every 25 points earned. Linda was one of five finalists, and second to pick her prize. She stated that she knew which box she was going to select and it paid out big time as she was declared the grand prize winner! L...
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde responded to June28, 2016 announcement that the governments of Canada and Mexico have agreed to an accord on Indigenous peoples. “Any initiatives aimed at Indigenous peoples must respect Indigenous rights, Treaties, human rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” said AFN National Chief Bellegarde. “We are concerned that First Nations have not had the opportunity to provide input on the Accord announced today. We fully expect to get more...
Nomination Deadline has been extended to July 8th! Send us your nominations today! Do you know someone who deserves to be nominated for an Indspire Award? Think of people in your community who have done an outstanding job and contributed significantly to promoting goodwill and understanding. We are asking that you submit your nominations for the 2017 Indspire Awards. Do not let this opportunity go by! We have extended the nomination deadline to July 8th so get those nominations in and join the celebration. Visit http://indsp...
Swedish furniture company IKEA Group [IKEA.UL] is recalling almost 36 million chests and dressers in the United States and Canada but said the products linked to the deaths of six children are safe when anchored to walls as instructed. The recall covers six models of MALM chests or dressers manufactured from 2002 to 2016 and about 100 other families of chests or dressers that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said could topple over if not anchored securely to walls, posing a threat to children. “It is simply too dangerous to have t...
Stanley Island Summer Camp Cooks. Mark Narsisian and Ann Terrance receive appreciative hugs for their delicious food. Students L-R: Tracie Cook, Lindsay Cole and Kahonkiaks Mitchell. Year 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 photos are returned to their...
Division: Akwesasne TV Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: July 15, 2016 SUMMARY: The tasks and duties of the Advertising & Media Sales Representative are to sell or solicit specific advertising mediums and product as the solution that will connect the client with their target audiences. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: • Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner when dealing with our fellow associates and customers. • Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts. • Provide clients with...
* Full time/Exempt position * (Salary based on experience) Housing Services Department POSITION SUMMARY Manage and coordinate the programs and activities of the Housing Services Department. Develop and implement training curriculum for renters, new home buyers and participating programs. Establish and maintain an effective communication process with all program participants and the Akwesasne community. Develop and implement policies to govern current and future initiatives of the Akwesasne Housing Authority. Comply with all regulations and HUD...
The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Box for the month of JULY is Friday, July 8th, 2016 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwatsheri:io and pay $10 and place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....
PO Box 462 -Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
Please note: Dr. Young’s clinic has a 40 patient limit and Janet Brant, NP has an 8 patient limit during her walk in clinics. Fri. July 8th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Mon. July 11th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Tues. July 12th Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. July 13th Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-by appt. 5:00-7:30-walk-in Thurs. July 14th Janet Brant, NP Diabetes Clinic by appt. 8:30-12:00 1:00-3:30-by appt....
Fri. July 8th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-booked follow-up Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-3:30-by appt. Mon. July 11th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1:00-2:30-booked follow-ups Tues. July 12th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-11:30-by appt. 2:00-3:30-by appt. Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1:00-2:30-booked follow-ups Wed. July 13th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-booked appts. Dr. Horn Booked Well Women’s Clinic 9:00-2:30 @ Iakhihsohtha Thurs. July 14th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Akwesasne Housing Authority will be hosting an informational session on the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program. The NADL Program makes possible housing financing opportunities for eligible Native American veterans purchasing, constructing, improving, or re-financing another VA loan for a home on Reservation lands. Who: Lynn Maroon, Sr. Loan Specialist, US Dept. of Veterans Affairs When: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Andrew W. Cook American Legion Post 1479 All N...
Friday, July 8/16 - 12:10 pm - Offered for Margaret M. Jacobs - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Saturday, July 9/16 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Mass. Offered for Ida Thomas - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Sunday, July 10/16 - 10:00 am. Holy Mass. Offered for Eva Seymour - Memorial Mass. Requested by Dr. Danielle Dubuc and Staff. Tuesday, July 12/16 - 6:00 pm. Offered for Angus Adams - Memorial Birthday (July 3). Requested by Dr. Danielle Dubuc and Staff. Wednesday, July 13/16 - 10:00 am at Iakhihsohtha Lodge. Offered for...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: July 9th-Shirley Cook July 11th-Elaine Cook & Caroline Bigtree July 12th-Alice Cook & Katherine Thompson July 14th-Marita Francis & Edith McDonald Events: July 8th – Trip to Fort Wellington & Brockville-9:00; Green Food Bag order deadline-2:00; July 11th – Active Living Walking Club-10:30; Bingo-1:00; July 12th – Massage-8:30; Club Meeting-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Fit in Mind and Body Club-10:00; Growing Stronger Class-12:45-2:00; July 13th – Aquafit-8:20; Nutrition Bingo-1...
July 8, 2016 - August 26, 2016 @ 575 Cook Rd, Akwesasne Rain or shine the medicine walks will be held every Friday morning from 10:00am - 12:00pm For inclement weather, teachings will be held under the arbor on the property. Please dress appropriately! For more information please call the Wholistic Health & Wellness: Traditional Medicine Program at 613-575-2341 ext. 3115....
Join us on July 22nd & 23rd for a Family Camp Out At the St. Regis Rec @ 5pm • Bring your tents & sleeping bags to the St. Regis Rec for a fun evening and a camp out. • There will be kickball, volleyball, outdoor movie, door prizes, camp fire, smores, and also Saturday Morning Breakfast • THERE WILL BE NO DROP OFFS. All children must be with an adult • Rain Date: July 29th & 30th Contact the St. Regis Rec. to RSVP for event 613-575-2700...
June 20, 2015 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the following seats. District of Tsi Snaihne: One Three (3) Year Term District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term One Two (2) year Term Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday July 9, 2016 at the following locations: District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center District of Tsi Snaihne: Snye Homemakers Pursuant with section 6 of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Election and By-election Regulations,...
