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The Jacobs Tobacco Company is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Jacobs Tobacco Company Tobacco Primary Processor. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and commemorative luncheon, attended by more than 80 individuals, was held at the Jacobs Tobacco Company on July 27, 2012 with family, friends, workers and “anyone involved in the long-planned project.” Tisha A. Thompson, owner of Jacobs Tobacco Company and CEO of the primary, along with Rosalie A. Jacobs, owner of the primary, cut the purple rib...
A family from Oklahoma visited Akwesasne on Tuesday, July 24th. They had attended the 2012 Kateri National Conference in Albany NY on July 18th through July 21st. They traveled after the conference to Niagara Falls, Tuscarora, Onondaga and then to Akwesasne. They asked if they could stop at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse and meet with a condoled Chief, condoled Clanmother and a Faithkeeper. I arranged to have these three people there to greet them and made corn soup, fry bread and strawberry drink...
Vatican City (CNS) - Although separated from her by three centuries, an ocean and major cultural differences, Jesuit Father Paolo Molinari absolutely loves Kateri Tekakwitha, the Native American who will become a saint in October. While the 88-year-old Italian Jesuit was forced to give his successor most of the sainthood causes he still was actively promoting when he turned 80, “thank God, they let me keep Kateri.” Father Molinari, one of the church’s most prolific postulators – as the official promoters of causes are called –inherited Kateri’s...
Cornwall Zellers Likely to Close in March 2013 The Hudson’s Bay Company said it will close most of its remaining Zellers outlets, including the longtime Zellers store in Cornwall’s Eastcourt Mall. There are only 64 Zellers left in Canada, many considered to be no longer viable, with many previous Zellers converted to Target stores. It looks as if Target will not pick up further leasing at the Eastcourt property. It appears the store will be closed by next March, leaving approximately 100 employees out of work. Hannaford Recalling Can...
Marine Veteran Corporal Justin Durant (2 tours in Iraq), with sons Aidan and Colin viewing the Memorial Wall that was displayed at the American Legion Post #1479 last weekend. Submitted by Justin’s wife Bobbi Thompson....
Over the weekend the Aboriginal National Invitational Volleyball Championships were held at the Anowara’ko:wa Arena. Play began at 10AM Friday morning with games occurring nearly hourly until 10pm, both Friday and Saturday, and bronze, silver, and gold medal games occurring Sunday. There were teams coming from as far away as Saskatchewan, Newfoundland, and a little closer to home from Quebec, Ontario, and New York, with play spread across several divisions. Many of the teams who traveled from fa...
26 Peewee Gloucester Griffins Coach Patricia Boots Can you find Jason Roundpoint, Floyd Thomas-Boots, Clifford Benedict and Kariwate Mitchell? 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 same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
Local actress and author, Nikaiataa Skidders has self-published a new book titled “Standing Alone”. “Standing Alone” is a screenplay about a young woman living in a unique community dealing with the most difficult of times. The heroine is someone many of us can identify with; dealing with loss, grieving, and moving on, are all too often things we deal with on a weekly basis. The idea for the screenplay evolved from several different life experiences she, her family and friends have endured...
Recently there have been reports of whooping cough in surrounding areas: There are over 40 cases of whooping cough reported in the Watertown area and at least 2 cases in St. Lawrence county as of the 25th of July. There have also been recent outbreaks in Southwestern Ontario with approximately 240 cases reported since November 2011. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a vaccine preventable disease. However, children will need several doses before they are fully protected. Be sure that your children get their full series of the...
Apple, Google, and Microsoft are the three main mobile operating systems and it seems like every few weeks a dramatic change promises to be ‘the game changer’. As of July 16th 2012 Apple is in first place with its iOS platform, Google is in second place with its Android platform, and Microsoft is in third place with its Windows Mobile platform. Of course there are other mobile platforms available but for developers that must ensure their work puts food on their family’s table, the three main mobile platforms are what really matter at the end o...
There is a rule in our house that if you are mean to your brother or talk back you get put on weeding the garden duty. The boys like to help in the garden just fine, as long as they get to pick when they do it, and can leave to play when they feel like it. Being a form of punishment has proven to be better than any time-out or taking away TV or toys. Big brother said one day, “having to weed the garden when we fight is the worst. I am outside just looking at my trampoline and swing and I just want to go play.” Even though little brother is onl...
Division: Finance Salary: Dependent upon qualifications Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 24, 2012 Description of Position: Responsible to the Tribal Council for all matters related to the financial affairs of all Tribal entities and prepares financial analysis of overall operations. The CFO will be responsible for the organization’s financial plans and policies, the accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with banking institutions, investments, audits, financing arrangements, as well as summaries and fo...
Division: Johnson O’Malley Program Salary: $20,966.40 – 36,108.80 25-3099 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 17, 2012 Description of Position: Assist eligible youth with tutorial and career services in the areas of Math, Science, English, Global Studies and History within the Massena Central School District-JW Leary Jr. High School, Salmon River Central School Jr. and Sr. High School. Qualifications: Mandatory 2 year or 4 year degree in related field with experience working with Native American students. Must be at least 21 y...
Division: Economic Development Salary: $41,870.00 – 59,176.00 19-3051 Status: Term 8/20/12 – 5/12/13, Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 10, 2012 Description of Position: Provide support in the daily operation of the Economic Development office which includes inter-program coordination of recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Community Development Plan (CCDP); identify potential programs and projects for the use of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe regarding business development, including the use of Tribal land and physical faci...
Division: Office for the Aging Salary: $21,486.40 – 34,361.60 29-2051 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 10, 2012 Description of Position: Ensuring that the Nutrition Programs promote, maintain and improve the nutritional well-being of elders served, through the coordination of supportive service activities such as nutrition counseling, nutrition education and socialization. Qualifications: Five (5) years management or a related field with at least two (2) years of experience in food service administration and supervision or fo...
Division: Early Childhood Development Program Salary: $23,732.80 – 38,875.20 25-2011 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 10, 2012 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Education Supervisor, responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development. Qualifications: An Associates in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler with a mini...
Position Title: Teacher — Grade 7 Program: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Reports to: AMBE Principal Location: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Salary: Based on AMBE Instructional Salary Grid Term of Employment: 2012-2013 School Year FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the School Principal, the teacher will provide instruction to all students under his/her charge following prescribed curriculum guidelines; maintain lesson plans and long range instructional plans; develop and implement a sound timetable of daily instructional ass...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AEE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following position: • NURSE Salmon River Central is a unique multi-cultural school community and encourages applications from qualified Native Americans. Submit letter of application and current resume with references to: Annemarie FitzRandolph Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...
Annual Salary: Pay Band 6 $38,210.49 - $47,042.93 POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Service Monitor will monitor and supervise Community Service Orders referred from Akwesasne Community Justice Program, Akwesasne Mohawk Court, Ontario & Quebec Provincial Court. Provides administrative assistance to the Community Justice Program Personnel; assists the Program Manager in scheduling Diversion hearings. Performs other administrative duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS: Incumbent must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and/or Post-Secondary...
Annual Salary: Pay Band 5 - $34,736.81 - $42,766.21 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the OVS Manager, the incumbent is responsible to facilitate the administration of Estates Management within the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). QUALIFICATIONS: Post Secondary Education in Business Administration or Administration Assistant. The incumbent should have one year administrative experience in related field. The Incumbent must possess excellent computer skills; ie; Microsoft...
Annual Salary: Pay Band 6 $38,210.49 - $47,042.93 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing support in the delivery of the Court Worker and Community Justice (Diversion) services. Performs other job related duties as required by the immediate supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Post Secondary Diploma in Law and Security, Criminal Justice, Social Work or related fields; with a minimum of 3 years work related experience. The incumbent must assist with the coordination and promotion of the...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Commission is seeking a Full-time, non-supervisory Gaming Inspector to enter and inspect any gaming facility on tribal land in which games are operated pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Ordinance, the Trial-State Compact between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the State of New York and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. If you are interested in the fast paced, ever expanding gaming industry, the Gaming Commission is a great place to work. As a Gaming Inspector, you will be employed...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking to recruit and employ skilled general labour workers in Technical Services and Lands Management/Environment. WHO CAN APPLY Enrolled Members of the Mohawks of Akwesasne and residing within the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. WHAT ARE THE DUTIES: Skilled workers are required to work in extremely mobile positions in the areas of Department of Technical Services and Lands Management/Environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Persons skilled in general labour practices such as carpentry, masonry, tree cutting and trimming,...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following positions: • CLEANER • BUS DRIVER • FOOD SERVICE HELPER (3 hrs. per day) • COOK Submit letter of interest and current resume with references to: Natascha L. Jock, School Business Executive Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...
Hourly Salary: Pay Band 3 $28,708.12 - $35,344.01 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Cook, the incumbent maintains a high standard of quality in the preparation, sanitation and performance of hospitality services. The Dietary Aide is a team player and promotes the program services of the Dietary Department. QUALIFICATIONS: Health Care Food Service Certificate and one year of demonstrated work experience in the food service industry in an institutional setting preferred; or an equivalent educational certificate along with...
