A Voice from the Eastern Door
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by Melinda Myers There is nothing worse than frost in the forecast and a garden full of vegetables not quite ready for picking. Use some simple strategies to extend the growing season and keep enjoying garden-fresh vegetables. Fortunately, some vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts tolerate frost and even taste better after a slight chill. Most of these can tolerate temperatures as low as 24 to 28˚ F. Leeks are another vegetable that thrive in cooler...
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By Doug George-Kanentiio On the evening of September 3, 1968 Joey Commanda, a 13-year-old Algonquin boy, was struck and killed by a commuter train in the west end of Toronto as he was making his way home to the Pikwakanagan Territory (Golden Lake) 300 km away. Joey was fleeing the Mohawk Institute in Brantford where he was confined with his brother Rocky. The brothers were friends of the Akwesasne Mohawk boys but when our group was expelled, they decided that the best way to be safe was back at home. They made it 50 km reaching Hamilton before...
By Yanenowi Logan. Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State Fair Indian Village Princess. An annual highlight of Labor Day weekend at the New York State Fair is Native American Day - we Natives call it “Ind’n Day.” Natives come from across the state and converge on the Indian Village, where the Six Nations are represented in bark-covered stands and sell their wares. A group of singers and dancers perform daily on an elevated stage in the shape of a turtle, the Turtle Mound, and share the culture and history of the people Indigenous to the s...
Tribal communities have historically experienced a higher rate of underlying health conditions that can make COVID-19 more serious. Being vaccinated significantly reduces the likelihood of severe illness that may require hospitalization, or possibly result in death. Please get vaccinated to protect yourself! Individuals who are unvaccinated are highly encouraged to attend the Open Walk-In Vaccine Clinic being held every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the former-IGA Building in Akwes...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of September 4, 2021. Atlantic – 0 Cases Quebec – 14 Cases Ontario – 5 Cases Manitoba – 8 Cases Saskatchewan – 14 Cases Alberta – 19 Cases British Columbia – 105 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of September 7, 2021. Canada: 1,525,646 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 393,852 total cases, 5,460 active cases (with 11,293 deaths) Ontario: 570,778 total cases, 6,272 active...
As of Tuesday, September 8, 2021: Transmission Level - High New cases - 27 Total number of confirmed positives to-date – 9,116 Active cases - 537 Released from isolation - 8,473 Hospitalizations - 29 Deaths – 106 Total number of tests performed to date – 371,395 % of Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County - 51.6% % of St. Lawrence County positivity rate – 5.66% As of Tuesday, September 7, 2021: Transmission Level - High New cases - 215 Total number of confirmed positives to-date – 9,049 Active cases - 529 Released from isolation - 8,175 Hospit...
Daily Statistics for Wednesday, September 7, 2021: New Positives: 20 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 178 Community Active: 176 DOCCS Inmate Active: 2 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 22 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 387 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 3287, Confirmed Positive: 3153, Probable: 134, Deaths: 18, Recovered: 3091 Daily Statistics for Monday, September 6, 2021: New Positives: 11 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 180 Community Active: 178 DOCCS Inmate Active: 2 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 3 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 389 Cumulative...
Photo taken at Travelling College's 1st community event, Warren "Tiny" Curlyhead, unknown, and Austin Cook, pose with a huge sturgeon. Approx. 1979, submitted by D.David. 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....
IMPAIRED, OVER 80, PERSONATION WITH INTENT TO AVOID ARREST Cornwall, ON – Debbie Smoke, 20, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 4th, 2021 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, over 80 and personation with intent to avoid arrest. It is alleged on September 4th, 2021, the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Police conducted a traffic stop and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the woman identified as someone else to police. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and r...
Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Mon-Fri Salary: $14.80 per hour Closing Date: 9/17/2021 Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Food Pantry Coordinator will be responsible for the operations of the Akwesasne Food Pantry operated by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation. This position includes food purchasing and arrange deliveries to the site, scheduling and supervision of volunteers for packaging and distribution of food, oversight of pantry hours, data collection...
Salary: CL07 $43,478.76-$45,217.91 Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the School Principal, the incumbent is the receptionist for the school, and provides secretarial and clerical services to the school administration. Qualifications: ● Two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a related field; with ● Two (2) years’ experience in a fast-paced environment dealing directly with people. ● Knowledge of the Educational Environment is an Asset Key Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of integri...
Salary: PSAC Salary Grid Position Summary: Under the supervision of the School Principal, the teacher is responsible to teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the School Principal. Qualifications: Ontario Teaching Certificate in the Primary or Junior Division or NYS Certification N-6 or Intermediate Qualifications; Teaching experience is an asset Key Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of...
Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $14.22 per hour Closing Date: 9/17/2021 Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Family Worker/Intake Specialist is responsible for providing advocacy and/or financial assistance to low-income households by utilizing Intake Forms to determine eligibility for services, assess for eligibility for other services and to determine the underlying cause(s) of their crisis. Family...
Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $13.73 per hour Closing Date: September 17, 2021 Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: Under direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Project Assistant will plan, schedule, facilitate, cooking, clean up for MIHC Activity Program to engage residents in community activities and maintain quality of life resources. Will collect and input data into tracking document. Office duties include answering phones, logging...
Department: Finance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $43,888 per year Closing Date: September 17, 2021 Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: Under direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Fiscal Officer will be responsible for account oversight, determine how funds are spent by adhering to funding source requirements for the properties owned and managed by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and Hogansburg Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. Incumbent will be responsible to...
For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x113 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at twinleafstores.com...
Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $13.20 per hour Closing Date: 9/21/2021. Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Maintenance Worker works in the Maintenance Department of the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and conducts repairs and replacement of items throughout the properties owned and managed by Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and Hogansburg Housing Development Fund Co., Inc. The Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint two (2) youth council representatives, to represent the community of Akwesasne. Eligibility: The membership of the Akwesasne Youth Council shall consist of representatives, with a goal of equal gender composition, and staggered terms of two to three years. In order to be eligible to represent the Mohawks of Akwesasne, applicants must: 1. Be enrolled or have an active applicant to be a Member of the Mohawk of Akwesasne, pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code; 2. Be between the ages of...
Mental illness is a general term for a group of illnesses that may impact on a person’s thoughts, perceptions, feelings and behaviors. Mental illness can affect working and personal relationships. Medication, counselling or both can be beneficial and help you manage mental illness. Anxiety disorders is a group of mental health disorders that includes social phobias, specific phobias, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Untreated anxiety disorder can lead to significant impairment on people’s dai...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Economic Development Program will be hosting a virtual information session for residents of Kawehno:ke to introduce the Fiber-to-the-Home Project. Director of Economic Development Kylee Tarbell and Information Services Manager Rhonda Adams will provide an overview of the project and be available to answer any questions you may have. Join us for the Information Session via Zoom: Monday September 13th at 6:00 pm To receive the Zoom meeting link, please sign up by emailing [email protected]. Any questions you m...
Community COVID Update...
Closing Location: Administration 1 Building 12 Akwesasne Street Akwesasne, QC H0M1Ao Closing Date and Time: Proposals must be received at the Executive Services prior to: 4:00 pm (Eastern Time) Seskehko:wa/September 17th, 2021 Budget Range: $5,000 - $8,000 Contact: Chelsea Francis Government Support Manager Telephone: 613-575-2348 ext. 2270 Email: [email protected] Heather Phillips Executive Director Telephone: (613)-575-2250 Email: [email protected] Introduction The...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Please Note: The center is now opened! Congregate meals began on August 9th. Monday Bingo will also resume. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: Sept. 9th - Helen Sherwood Sept. 14th - Yvonne White & Patricia White Sept. 16th - Donny White CHAIR YOGA: Catherine Cook will be teaching every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am. Please wear a mask if un-vaccinated. LEGAL AID WITH LINDA LARUE: Linda is taking appointments in our Sunroom; call Administrative Assistant Giselle to book an appointment. Dates: Th...
Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than October 2, 2021. Claimant: Jessica Terrance, Sandra Terrance Estate 30 Herne Road, Hogansburg, NY 13655 Respondent: Crystal King 69 Indian Village Road, Hogansburg, NY 13655 Property in Dispute: Lot #61 Case...
