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  • Native North American Travelling College Job

    Aug 3, 2017

    Duties and Responsibilities: • Participate in travel troupe presentations; singing, dancing and/or cultural presentations. • Research and review cultural practices, increase cultural knowledge and developing fluency in Kanien:keha. • Be comfortable with public speaking, and willing to be trained. • Research and presentation of educational curriculum. • Brainstorming and implementation of educational workshops based on cultural knowledge. • Assist in networking with local businesses to support NNATC events and publications. • Assisting sta...

  • Native North American Travelling College Job

    Aug 3, 2017

    Duration: August 14, 2017 – March 31, 2017 Duties and Responsibilities: • To tailor an Adult Immersion Kanien:keha Language System to be delivered in a classroom setting. • Assist in the App development and Curriculum tools. • Superior classroom management and leadership and supervisory skills; required to track, grade and assess students. • Ability to work in inclusive environment. • Ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity and sensitivity. • Very knowledgeable in the Mohawk culture. Qualifications: • Must be a fluent Kanien:keha spe...

  • LOOK UP DISTRACTED PEDESTRIANS

    Aug 3, 2017

    Distracted drivers have long been the cause of numerous accidents. The driver of a motor vehicle on a cell phone, texting, applying make-up or anything else that makes them look anywhere else than the road can be dangerous and even fatal BUT what about a distracted pedestrian? Current research suggests that Mp3, Smart Phone, Handheld Computers, cell phone-using pedestrians: Walk slower; Are less likely to notice other objects in their environment, even if they are prominent; Select smaller crossing gaps in traffic; Are less likely to look at...

  • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 EXT. 3215

    Aug 3, 2017

    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. Aug. 4th Closed Mon. Aug. 7th Closed Tues. Aug. 8th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. Aug. 9th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-by appt. Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha Well Women’s Clinic 9:15-2:30-by appt. Thurs. Aug. 10th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Levac Referral/Follow-ups 9:00-3:30-by appt....

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Aug 3, 2017

    Please note: Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to clinic start time. Fri. Aug. 4th Closed Mon. Aug. 7th Closed Tues. Aug. 8th Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-walk-in Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. Wed. Aug. 9th Lannie Mitchell, NP 10:30-3:00-by appt. 4:00-7:00-walk-in Thurs. Aug. 10th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. We now offer same day appointments, please call for more information. Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now o...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Aug 3, 2017

    Sat., Aug. 5/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered for Charlene Cole - 5th Anniversary (actual Aug. 8). Requested by Claudia. Sun., Aug. 6/17 - 10:00 am. 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offered for Geraldine Gray - 1st Anniversary (actual Aug. 7). From the funeral collection. August 8 & 9 - No Mass. Thurs., Aug. 10/17 - 9:30 am at Tsiionkwanonhso:te Adult Care. Offered for Nancy Thompson - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Baptism Seminar - next session is Tues. August 8, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the St. Kateri Center. Please...

  • ABGC After-School Program Registration

    Aug 3, 2017

    Tuesday, August 15th from 12pm-5:30pm Registration is first come first serve. Registration is for all after school youth programming (ABGC, Mohawk school and Teen) ages 6-18 (limited space for ages 6-12). Located at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club. $25 Fee due the day of registration. Packets will be available at the club starting MONDAY, AUGUST 7th from 9am-4:30pm. A monthly fee of $1 per day according to attendance. With family fee being no more than $40. The ABGC after-school program offers DINNER and a snack daily as well as Boys & Girls...

  • SRCS Sports Physicals

    Aug 3, 2017

    Salmon River Central High School and Middle School sports physicals for the upcoming school year will be held from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm on August 3rd and 10th. All athletes planning to participate in a sport during the 2017-18 school year should attend these physicals. Please enter the building at Door 13 in the High School. If you have any questions, please call 358-6625 or 358-6605. Thank you, Salmon River School Nurse...

  • Call Out for Trust Overseers

    Aug 3, 2017

    Due date for applications: Friday, August 18, 2017 @ 4:00pm Applications will be taken from interested members to serve as Trust Overseer to advise the Community Trustee as part of the Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust. CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE: • Knowledge of the Kanienkehaka culture and the Akwesasne community • A commitment to learning, or enriching his/her knowledge of, the Kanienkeha language • Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the role of Trust Overseer • Honesty, integrity, ethical conduct and common sense • The ability t...

  • COTTAGE FOR SALE Lot 2 St. Francis Island

    Aug 3, 2017

    Cameron’s Crab Island Small, 800 sq. ft., one bedroom cottage with room for two double beds on its own little island. It has additional built-in bunk beds in the kitchen, an outhouse, two fire pits, two docks and a small storage shed. It also features cold water feed and propane lights. Furnishings included in the sale are a futon couch, rocking chair, two double beds, kitchen table and chairs, dishes, BBQ, and picnic table. This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $2,310.00 for the period of May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2018. The l...

  • Kit Thomas

    Aug 3, 2017

    Akwesasne Artist Kit Thomas made her first appearance in an art gallery in California over the weekend. The Illusions Art Exhibit had its Opening Reception on Friday, July 29, 2017, at the Raquel Amaral Studio/Art Gallery in Concord, California. Kit has four pieces in the show, including what she calls the "Bingo Card Ladies," because she used old radio bingo cards in the background of the paintings. Kit Thomas is Wolf Clan, a member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. She resides in California...

  • NYS A.G. Opposes Elimination of Critical Low-Income Energy Assistance

    Aug 3, 2017

    July 31, 2017. NYS Attorneys General Eric Schneiderman, part of a coalition of 35 attorneys general and state consumer advocate agencies, today urged Congress to preserve and expand funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in the 2018 federal budget. In a letter submitted to Congress today, the attorneys general and advocates conveyed the importance of LIHEAP and WAP in their states and expressed opposition to the proposed elimination or reduction of funding for the programs...

  • Lyle Thompson Earns Topps Trading Card

    Aug 3, 2017

    Lyle Thompson is featured on card No. 250 in Topps' Allen and Ginter set, a 350-card set that was released on July 19 and is available at retail stores like Target and Walmart. The card features Thompson in his uniform for the Georgia Swarm, the National Lacrosse League team for which he plays. The Swarm won the NLL championship in June and Thompson was named the league's most valuable player. The back of the card recognizes his record-setting career at the University of Albany, where he set...

  • Centennial Choir of Cornwall Auditions

    Aug 3, 2017

    The Centennial Choir of Cornwall welcomes potential new members to its Fall rehearsals. In particular, we are looking for Bass members. Enjoyment and experience singing with other choirs are the best criteria. All sections are available and the ability to read music would be a welcome asset. An informal audition will be held after a few weeks to determine voice placement. The first rehearsal will be held on Monday, Sept. 11th at 6:45 at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St., Cornwall. Further info at 613.936.1131....

  • MCA Closures for August 4th and 7th

    Aug 3, 2017

    MCA, including Iohahi:io, will be closed for the annual Wellbeing and Teambuilding Day on Friday, August 4, 2017, and for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 7, 2017. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 8:00AM....

  • Tota News

    Aug 3, 2017

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays Aug. 4th Orlo Ransom, Nancy Raville & Iona Castagnier Aug. 5th Linda Montour & Valerie Garrow Aug. 6th Benjamin Tarbell & Donna Delormier Aug. 7th Gerald Ghostlaw Aug. 8th Alice Jock Aug. 9th Carol Ann Thompson & Ruthie Peters Aug. 10th Krystal Hallman, Patricia Rubado, Carole Francis, Debbie Cook-Jacobs, Elaine Durant and Gilbert Jones Events: Aug. 3rd – Growing Stronger-10:00; Depart for Turtle Bay Lodge; Aug. 4th – Computer Skills-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bil...

  • Painting Fundraiser to Benefit Colby Jacobs with Art & Soul

    Aug 3, 2017

    Colby is battling leukemia and goes back and forth to Vermont for chemo and this benefit will help with travel expenses. Colby is the son of Val Dishaw and Jarrad Jacobs. When: Sunday, August 20th There will be 2 sessions, possibly 3. Time: 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Where: The Grand Mohawk Inn Cost: $45 includes all supplies, finger foods & glass of wine. These are fun, easy sessions for all ages and skill levels. There will be a Silent Auction & donations are appreciated. Please call/text or find the event on Facebook. Carrie: 315.705.1130 Tisha:...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatska:hon Green Food Box Program

    Aug 3, 2017

    The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Box for the month of AUGUST is Friday, AUGUST 4th, 2017 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri: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....

  • Public Notice: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Probate Law

    Aug 3, 2017

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council along with the Tribal Clerk announces that the period for community comment has closed and the final Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Probate Law has been revised to incorporate some of your suggested changes. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Probate Law is now available for community viewing on the SRMT website or you can pick it up at the SRMT Community Building Lobby until July 28, 2017, at which time it will then be signed into legislation. The final Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Probate Law may be viewed on the Saint...

  • MCA District and General Meetings – August 2017

    Aug 3, 2017

    Tsi Snaihne District Meeting Wednesday, August 9, 2017 – Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre | 6PM Kawehno:ke District Meeting Monday, August 14, 2017 – Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre | 6PM Kana:takon District Meeting Monday, August 21, 2017 – St. Regis Recreation Centre | 6PM MCA General Meeting Thursday, August 24, 2017 – Kana:takon, St. Regis Recreation Centre | 6PM...

  • Free Lunch Information

    Aug 3, 2017

    Attention children 18 years of age and younger You can eat lunch for free! Monday through Friday 10:45am to 12:30pm July 10 through August 18 At the following locations: Ft. Covington Playground – Main Street, Fort Covington St. Regis Mohawk School – 385 Church St., Hogansburg...

  • Jr. B Indians' Season Ends

    Aug 3, 2017

    After a great start in the Green Gael series, the Jr. B Indians lost three games to end their road to the Founder’s Cup. On Friday, July 28, the Indians fell to the Gaels 16-4, on Saturday, July 29, they lost by only two, 10-8, and on Sunday, July 30 in what would be the final game of the season, they suffered another defeat with a final score of 9-2. The Green Gaels will now take on the Orangeville Northmen, winners of the 2016 Founders Cup. According to the Ontario Jr. B Lacrosse League website, Russ Oakes led the Indians in points for the s...

  • A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Schedule August 3-9, 2017

    Aug 3, 2017

    Thursday, August 3 8-4 Tehotiiennawakon Turtle Room 6-9 AMLA 8-9:30 Jr. B Practice Friday, August 4 10-4pm DTS Pavilion Saturday, August 5 9-12pm AMLA 9-10:30 Basil Lazore Masters Lacrosse Sunday, August 6 8-9:30 Women Warriors Monday, August 7 CLOSED CIVIC HOLIDAY Tuesday, August 8 6-8:30 AMLA 9-10:30 Jr. B Lacrosse practice Wednesday, August 9 1-4 Nation Building Turtle Rm 6-8:30 AMLA...

  • Braves vs. Island Muskies

    Aug 3, 2017

    The St. Regis Braves and Snake Island Muskies will play each other in Three Nations Senior B Lacrosse League playoffs. All games will be at Massena Arena at 8 p.m. Game one was to have been played July 31, after press deadline for this edition. Game two is Aug. 3 and game three is Aug. 5....

  • Boston Beantown Hockey Showcase

    Aug 3, 2017

    Chanel Thompson from Akwesasne (middle row, center) played with the HTI (Hockey Training Institute – Mulmur, Ontario) team 16U in the Boston Beantown Hockey Showcase tournament July 28-30th. Her team was in the 16U age category and won the championship in a shootout against Connecticut. Chanel will play her fall/winter season this year with the Cornwall Typhoons Bantam team. Photo submitted by Geraldine Jacobs....