A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Jaclyn Hall Mohawk women from across the territories gathered at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse, in Akwesasne, on Saturday August 31st. The Mohawk Nation Women’s Meeting has been revived and is held quarterly to bring the women of the nation together to discuss certain issues and concerns. The objective of the most recent meeting was to discuss the health, education and welfare of the people. With so much going on throughout the territory, there was only so much that they could discuss in o...
Front L-R: Andrea Cook-Comins, Leighann McDonald and Barbara Cook. Back L-R: Teacher Cheryl Walker, Maggie Chubb, Lynelle Cook, Pattie Point, Tracy King, Laura “Molay” McDonald and Connie Thompson. 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...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Aug. 25, Steven P. Seymour, 29 of Hogansburg was charged with failure to keep right. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 30. On Aug. 26, Ashton M. Francis, 30, of Hogansburg was charged with running a stop sign and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 17. On Aug. 28, Deanne C. Haynes, 42, of Hogansburg was picked up on a warrant. She was turned over to New York State Police. On Sept. 1, Mathew J. Jacobs, 30, of Fort Covington was charged...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care, Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse, the Personal Support Worker is responsible for providing direct resident personal care and assisting residents in all activities of daily living in accordance with the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and regulations 79/10 and all other legislation. The PSW will provide for the individual needs of the assigned residents in accordance with the residents’ health care plan which maintains or contributes to their q...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care and the Registered Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide effective supervision of personnel in the assigned unit and provide an optimal level of nursing care services in accordance with the Long Term Care Act, 2007 and Regulations 79/10, all other legislations and provide skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice: Medicine Administration and Documentation. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must hold a current C...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the DOC, the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs, delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice, medication administration, and documentation. The Registered Nurse is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Recreation and Leisure Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the activity programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents who present with a wide range of physical and psycho-social abilities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Currently enrolled in, or completed, a diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related fields from a community c...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Akwesasne Child and Family Service Unit Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the program staff with the development and delivery of primary prevention, intervention and alternative care services to the community. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum two (2) year degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences field (i.e.: Law and Security, Child and Youth Worker, Social Worker, Criminal Justice or Psychology). All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of a...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the Supervision of the Ongoing Services Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for conducting client intake, strength and needs assessments, service planning, referrals and monitoring of the service provision until closure of the file. QUALIFICATIONS: • BSW preferred, BA in related field accepted; OR • Two (2) year College Diploma in the Social Services (or equivalent or related field Law and Security, Child and Youth Worker, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice and Psychology); • Minimum Two (...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager and the Clinical Coordinator, the general purpose of the Case Supervisor/Educational Instructor position is to provide, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate specialized educational programs for IATC clientele. The incumbent is responsible for providing shift supervision to ensure client monitoring within the prescribed program plan and delivery of educational programming. The Educational Instructor will assist in client reintegration back into a normal school or...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the Nation Building initiative at Akwesasne. Inherent in this position is the development of a positive community identity or perception that can be shared within the Akwesasne Community, area schools and with the general public through various communication media. QUALIFICATIONS: • University Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Native Studies, Business Administration or related discipline; OR • Com...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Diabetes Management & Prevention Service Supervisor will provide leadership and administrative management for the day-to-day operations and development of the Community Health Diabetes Management Services. The Supervisor will also provide direct client services a minimum of two (2) days a week. General responsibilities are associated with diabetes-prevention and management and supervision of professional, paraprofessional and specially-trained personnel. Provide caseload management for diabetes care and/or preve...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect, analyze and interpret infection-control data; notify local, and appropriate partners about reportable diseases as required; plan, implement, manage and evaluate infection prevention and control activities; conduct infection control risk assessments for Mohawk Council of Akwesasne; educate individuals and groups about the risk, prevention, transmission, and control of infection, disease-specific care, appropriate precautions, and appropriate assessments; establish accepted standards and develop, implement,...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Maternal and Child Health Service Supervisor, the incumbent provides visitation services to families with children, prenatal to age 6. The primary focus is providing services in the home to clients consenting to services. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary education in Early Childhood Development, Social Service Worker or Teacher’s Aide OR • Post-Secondary education in a health related field; • Two (2) years’ experience working with children and families; • Must be able to sew traditional...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Information Systems Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for serving as the principal advisor on implementation and expansion of GIS-based data and GIS-based applications. QUALIFICATIONS: • University or College Degree in Geology, Environmental, Surveying or Land Based Field Position with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience. • Excellent working knowledge of ESRI-ARC GIS, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and Visual Basic. • Knowledge of the use and application of Global Positio...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Personal Support Worker Supervisor, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for providing care in all aspects of activities of daily living. The PSW contributes to the quality of life of individuals who live at home by promoting their independence, dignity, mobility, personal appearance, comfort and safety. The PSW will also work as a member of the health care/service team. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have a Personal Support Worker College Certification; • Must have cur...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the Nation Building initiative at Akwesasne. Inherent in this position is the requirement to have experience and knowledge of the development of codes, regulations, and procedures and the Akwesasne Law Enactment Process. QUALIFICATIONS: • University-Bachelors of Law Degree with five (5) years of professional experience; OR • Four Year Degree in the fields of Communication, Political Science, Criminal Justice or Law, with at least t...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Immediate Supervisor, the Child Wellness Coordinator is responsible for assisting community members with attaining their optimal level of health by providing health-related assistance and system navigation. In working with the community, the incumbent will provide administrative support and oral health preventative services as recommended by a Registered Dental Hygienist. As well as allow for coordination and provision of services for the Children’s Oral Health Initiative within local o...
THURSDAY, September 12, 2019 - 9:30am - Tsiionkwanonhso:te - Offered for: Andrew Mitchell, Funeral Collection. FRIDAY, September 13, 2019 - 12:10pm - Offered for: Theodore Thompson, Funeral Collection. SATURDAY, September 14th, 2019 - 4:00pm - Offered for: Sarah Ransom and sons Orlo and Manfred, by the Family. Altar Servers: Megan, Phillip and Morgan. Lectors: Norman Tarbell and Connie Thompson. SUNDAY, September 15th, 2019 - 10:00am - Offered for: Mitchell Sunday by Liz Sunday and family. Altar Servers: Kenia, Reagan, Analeyna & Rylee....
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Sept. 13th-Larry Hodge & Jackie Latulipe Sept. 14th-Patricia White, Marion Lazore & Yvonne White Sept. 15th-Sheila Benn Sept. 16th-Gerald Grenom, Greta Barnes & Donnie White Sept. 17th-April White Sept. 18th-Donna Loewen Sept. 19th-Sylvia Quenneville Events: Sept. Sept. 12th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Kanien’keha Class-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Sept. 13th – Haircuts-10:00; Virtual Bowling Tournament-10:30; Ride to Nowhere-12:45; Sept. 16th – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling... Full story
The Akwesasne Membership Board has requested that an Election be held for all positions on the Board. District of Tsi Snaihne: One Two (2) Year Term Board Member One Four (4) Year Term Board Member One Chairperson 4 year Term District of Kanatakon: One Two (2) year term Board Member One Four (4) year term Board Member One Chairperson 4 year term District of Kawehnoke: One Two (2) year term Board Member One Four (4) year term Board Member One Chairperson 4 year term Nominations will be held from the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Louis Levi Oakes, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Debra Oakes and Dora A. Oakes. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Debra Oakes and Dora A. Oakes or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than October 12, 2019....
New registrations and transfer requests will NOT be accepted after Seskehko:wa/September 13, 2019. Requests submitted after the deadline will be declined due to space and funding restrictions. This deadline applies to all AMBE schools and AMBE Enkenkiohwiioha:ke (Building Blocks to Success.)...
Drawing: September 21, 2019 Location: St. Francis Catholic Church Parish Hall, Constable, NY Drawing to be held after Ham Dinner, 4 PM to 7 PM, sponsored by the K of C Council 999 $10.00 per person Tickets include 16 wonderful prizes! Tickets $5.00 each or 6 for $25.00. Tickets available before and after all masses in Constable....
The newly enacted Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Residency Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) will be administered by a “Tribal Residency Board.” The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is seeking qualified candidates for the initial Tribal Residency Board (“Board”), consisting of five (5) Board Members and two (2) Alternate Board Members, who will substitute for Members in the event of vacancies and absences. Tribal Council shall appoint the initial Board with a Tribal Council Resolution. Each Board Member shall be appointed for a three (3)-year term. There...
