A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Illicit use of prescription medicine has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing drug problems. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 15,000 people die every year of overdoses due to prescription painkillers. In 2010, 1 in 20 people in the United States over the age of 11 reported using prescription painkillers for non-medical reasons in the past year. During the period 1999 through 2008, overdose death rates, sales, and substance abuse treatment admissions related to prescription painkillers a...
Call Centers: Sell Your Time and Voice If you have a great telephone voice, an ability to organize information quickly, and a quiet place in your home to work, you could make money working for a call center. What is it exactly? Call centers cater to businesses that don’t have someone to answer their phones 24 hours a day. The calls are routed to a call center, and then sent out to individuals who work from their homes. These workers are equipped with computers and software to be able to answer customers’ questions. The average pay for the...
Over three days last week, Tuesday through Thursday, 14 students made miniature baskets and bookmarks in a class taught by Carrie Hill and Jasmine Benedict. The students signed up for the class weeks ago, and it filled up fast. The first class began with the students working from kits, to create their first finished basket project. The class had 14 students that started on Tuesday, and 10 students who completed the class on Thursday. “They all did very good, most of them are beginners and did v...
Can you identify these ironworkers? Thomas Bero, George Holcomb, Louis Leaf? Photo Submitted by Walter Benedict 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....
CORN AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD Ingredients * 1 1/2 cups bow-tie pasta * 2 fresh ears of corn or 1 cup whole kernel frozen corn * 1 cup shredded, cooked chicken * 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup) * 1/4 cup olive oil * 3 tablespoons vinegar * 2 -3 tablespoons pesto * 1 tablespoon chicken broth or water * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon pepper * Romaine leaves * 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese * Snipped fresh basil Directions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse in cold water, and drain...
The Native Women’s Association of Canada has a new President OTTAWA, ON – On August 26, 2012, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) elected a new President, Ms. Michèle Audette. Aboriginal women from coast to coast to coast gathered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for their 38th Annual General Assembly and elected Ms. Audette as their new President. President Audette addressed the delegation following her win with heartfelt thanks to her supporters, pledging her commitment to raising the profile of Aboriginal women’s issues national...
Submitted by Doug George from the Judd Hartmann Gallery Garakontie (Moving Sun) was seen by his contemporaries as “the most noted man among all the Iroquois.” He may claim from us recognition as the greatest American diplomat of the 17th century. He was, for a quarter century, “first among equals’ among the “50 Confederate Chiefs” who ruled over the league of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois); the presiding aristocrat of the Grand Council of the most powerful and enduring Indian confederacy ever created in North America. As chief diplomat of...
The extent of the sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean has shrunk. According to scientists from NASA and the NASA-supported National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) in Boulder, Colo., the amount is the smallest size ever observed in the three decades since consistent satellite observations of the polar cap began. The extent of Arctic sea ice on Aug. 26, as measured by the Special Sensor Microwave/Imager on the U.S. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program spacecraft and analyzed by NASA and NSIDC scientists, was 1.58 million square miles (4.1...
August 24, 2012 - Ontario is investing in innovative solutions in Peel to help protect Great Lakes water quality. IMAX Corporation is using new permeable pavement and stormwater treatment technology to retrofit its parking lot to reduce contaminated runoff. This green infrastructure will help prevent flooding and reduce contaminants entering Sheridan Creek and Lake Ontario. The project is part of the McGuinty government’s Showcasing Water Innovation program that supports projects that demonstrate innovative and cost-effective approaches to i...
August 20, 2012 - Today, less than five months after the removal of the Elwha Dam, adult Chinook (king) salmon were observed in Olympic National Park in Washington. These are the first observed Elwha River salmon to naturally migrate into the park. When the Elwha Dam became operational in 1913, twenty-five years before the establishment of the park, over 70 miles of habitat were blocked to fish passage. The Chinook were observed approximately two miles upstream from the boundary of the park by Phil Kennedy, Lead Fisheries Technician for the...
Salary: Pay Band 03 $28,708.12 - $35,344.01 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Clinic Coordinator, general duties of the Clinic Receptionist include, greeting patients as they arrive, answering phones, patient registration, managing patient files, referrals and general office work. QUALIFICATIONS: Medical Receptionist Certificate with medical terminology course and two (2) years work experience in an office setting, filing, typing, telephone communications and dealing with the public. The incumbent must be computer...
Annual Salary: Pay Band 6 - $38,210.49-$47,042.93 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Justice the incumbent is responsible for providing support services and assistance in the implementation and continued development of the Justice Department. QUALIFICATIONS: Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in Para-legal, Criminal Justice, Law and Security or related field with three to five years work experience related to legislative development or a related field. The incumbent must possess excellent oral and written...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is engaged in Class II and Class III gaming. To effectively regulate gaming within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s jurisdiction, the Tribe adopted the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Ordinance, which created the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Commission, whose exclusive purpose is to regulate gaming activities on Tribal lands. Tribal Gaming Commissioners are appointed by Tribal Council. They are not employees of the Tribe or the Tribe’s gaming operations. The Ordinance more fully sets out the duties of the Tri...
Under the direct supervision and direction of the General Manager. This is a salaried full time position and is required to work during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8am -4pm and other hours as deemed necessary. The Finance officer will: 1. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various CKON Radio accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems; 2. Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements; 3. Calculate...
A job posting for an Administrative Support Assistant at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Dev. Corp. in Massena, NY opened today, August 17, 2012 and will close on September 4, 2012. The USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov ) link to the posting is: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/324285000...
Oil painting of Kateri Tekakwitha and patio bench with the 5 nations design on the back Tickets $5 can be bought through Sandy Rourke at 518-358-6300 Drawing Sept. 22, 2012...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
Community Announcement: Change in Age for Minor Applications At a duly convened meeting of the Akwesasne Membership Board, a motion was made to accept applications for Minors starting at Birth. The Akwesasne Membership Board shall consider the following criteria: a) Whether the applicant was born in the community b) Commitment to Mohawk culture, traditions, lifestyle and knowledge of language and customs c) Individual or family ties to Members of the community d) Members of a Clan e) Degree of involvement in the affairs of the community f)...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 BIRTHDAYS Aug. 30th Phyllis Moulton Aug. 31st Phoebe Curran Upcoming Events: Aug. 30th – 10:30 Computer Class, 1:00 Mall Trip & Aldi’s Aug. 31st -12:00 Book Club Meeting Save the date: September 21st –Public Hearing at 11:00 to review plans for 2013. Volunteers are needed for bingo, shopping, newsletters or helping out around the center. IAKHIHSOHTHA Home for the Elderly 613-575-2507 Aug. 30th 7:00 Bingo Aug. 31st 11:30 Sister Christine 1:00 Crafts Trivia Fundraiser Night Septe...
Fri. Aug. 31st Dr. Udoeyop-Women’s Clinic 10:00-3:00 Mon. Sept. 3rd Closed Tues. Sept. 4th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Wed. Sept. 5th Dr. Young-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Thurs. Sept. 6th No Doctor...
Are you interested in how the proceeds from settlement and claims are spent? Do you have an interest in the future of the community? If so, you may be interested in becoming a Trustee for the MCA Community Trust Fund. There will be a free on-line training course, put on by National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA), for all those interested in becoming trustees beginning September 17th, 2012. You will have 4 months to complete modules and a final case study in order to complete the training. Deadline for registration is September...
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code: Roger Ronald Robidoux, age 17, and Kali Leah Robidoux, age 18, children of Angela Johnson (Akwesasne) and Ronald Robidoux, a non-native. The following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership and for a Residency Permit: Joseph Lawrence Cross, age 18, son of Anne Marie Cross Laughing (Akwesasne) and Joseph Paulino, a non-native. Natalie Alexis Harley, age 21, daughter of Randall Sunday (Akwesasne) and Robin H...
Will re-open for the school year on Thursday, September 6, 2012! *For club members to participate in ABGC activities, An updated membership application MUST be completed! Annual Fee is $10.00 and must be paid for your child(ren) to attend ABGC activities. Financial assistance is available if your family is in need, a short membership fee waiver form must be completed. The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club requires that all children who utilize the Club must be Boys & Girls Club members, even if it is only as a pick-up/drop-off point for bussing. ALL...
Scotch Doubles – 3pm start Bring own partner - $20.00 a player Singles Men’s and Women’s – 6pm start - $20.00 a player To benefit players traveling to Las Vegas or Toronto for Championships...
A by-election was held on Saturday, August, 25, 2012 for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education/Kawehno:ke District. Unofficial results: Kateri Benedict – 19 Heather David – 12 Rosemary Square – 9 Tasha Thompson – 22 The following candidate has been unofficially declared: Tasha Thompson Any appeals in relation to the election process must be received in written form, signed and delivered in person to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station no later than 6:00pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012 Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer August 27, 201...
