A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Gertrude Gray and Kirby Watson won the door prizes that were made possible from the Akwesasne Community Fund at Orientation on September 6th, 2017. The Reading Incentive Program theme this year is "Super Readers are Superheroes at Tsi Snaihne School." Photo submitted by Lynda Brown....
Tsi Snaihne School students and staff members had their first Spirit Day on September 8th. Students and staff members wore the school colours (blue and yellow) to show their school spirit. Photo submitted by Lynda Brown....
1. The September Monthly meeting was called to order at 10:00am and chaired by Chief Beverly Cook. Chief Cook asked for a moment of silence for those who have passed on and to pray for our relatives and friends affected by the recent hurricanes. 2. Review of previous Action items were read: The continued investigation into the correlation and relationship between the original Elders Benefit Group and anonymous propaganda. In Progress: As requested by a community member Tribal Council met with National Grid on July 10, 2017. Compliance is...
Buffalo, NY (September 8, 2017)—Equifax, Inc. this week announced that it was the target of a cybersecurity incident that could potentially impact over 143 million U.S. consumers. People can use this website to see if their information is part of the breach: https://trustedidpremier.com/eligibility/eligibility.html Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York has some suggestions if you were affected by the cybersecurity incident: • Do not take a “wait and see” approach. Breaches involving personal information have the potential to be far more de...
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a consumer alert following the report that Equifax Inc., one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, experienced a massive breach affecting 143 million Americans and over 8 million New Yorkers. As part of a formal investigation into the incident, Attorney General Schneiderman sent a letter to Equifax seeking additional information about the breach. The breach lasted from mid-May through July, when hackers accessed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and...
Saturday, September 16, 2017 Generations Park 10AM-6PM Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry invites all witches, wizards, muggles and magical creatures to Harry Potter Fall Fest. Please dress as your favorite character. Rain date Sept. 17 Free family event Door Prizes * Craft Stations * Lightning Bolt Tattoos * Themed Vendors * La Quidditch Match (Lacrosse) * Food Vendors * Photo Booth...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt was given to the Indians before they entered the Council House where the treaty was to be made. It was a token of amity and good faith. The figure with the white heart represents the white man and the other figure represents the Indian. When the treaty had been concluded and the Indians went out of the Council House with William Penn, they presented him with a return belt as evidence of their good faith. As usual, the treaty...
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In Honor of Loved Ones We Lost to Cancer All money raised will go to help Akwesasne community members travel when receiving medical treatment for cancer. Sunday, September 17, 2017 Generation’s Park 5:30-7:30PM Registration starts at 5PM $20.00 per/person and children under 13 free Free water and fruits Free gifts for participating: candle balloon to add to the chain, reflectors and daffodil bulbs. 50/50 raffle to be drawn after the walk....
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September 7, 2017 (Ottawa, Ontario) The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that he will host the First Ministers’ Meeting (FMM), including a meeting of First Ministers with national Indigenous leaders, in the National Capital Region on October 3, 2017. Since the last FMM on December 9, 2016, federal, provincial, and territorial governments have been working closely together to implement the pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. “Canada is making progress towards a true nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and gov...
AKWESASNE – The Strong Roots Board was pleased to deliver much needed sports and fitness equipment to the Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness Group. The Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness Group was started five years ago by two young ladies, Elisha King and Steevi King, who experienced many benefits through sports and wanted to share that with the youth in our community. Their focus is on youth ages 12-25 and they are providing quality programs focused on physical fitness, nutrition, and leadership. When a...
By I LOVE NY Staff (September 01, 2017) From the foothills of the Catskill Mountains to the peaks of the Adirondacks, New York is home to one of the most vivid autumns anywhere in the world. Whether you see them from the roadway or the air or hiking trail or canoe, the vibrant fall leaves of New York State serve as a constant reminder of the beauty that lies within the changing seasons. Here’s your everlasting map to the most scenic fall foliage destinations across the great state of New York. HIKES Waterfalls and high peaks await in the C...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Sept. 1, police ticketed Zachary T. Rogofsky, 25, of Lutz, Fla. for inadequate headlights and unlawful possession of marijuana. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 26. On Sept. 1, police charged Wendy L. King-Lafrance, 52, of Hogansburg with endangering the welfare of a child. She is to appear in Bombay Town Court on Sept. 19. On Sept. 1, police ticketed Bernard J. White, 78, of Hogansburg for endangering the welfare of a child. He is to appear in Bombay Town Court on Sept. 26. On Sept. 1,...
Every autumn, people from all over the world travel to New York State to see our spectacular foliage display. Unlike the rest of the country, the northeastern U.S. has a great variety of broad-leaved trees, which help give the region’s foliage a spectacular color range. Also, New York State has almost as many acres of such trees as the rest of the Northeast combined. The change in color from the bright greens of summer to the brilliant hues of fall follows a predictable pattern across the state. It begins high in the Adirondack and Catskill m...
Kneeling L-R: Robert David & Roger Benedict. Front row L-R: Mary Jo McComber, Veronica White, Maureen Thompson, Tina Benedict, Anthony David, Carrie Francis, Alex Burns & Lawrence Francis Jr. Back row L-R: Mrs. Furness, Alan Peters, unknown, Billy Benedict, Melvin Thompson, Frank Roundpoint & Debbie Point. Submitted by Alex Burns. 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...
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is accepting applications for the fourth year of its “First Nations Native Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship Program” that aims to encourage more Native American college students to enter the agricultural sector in Native communities. First Nations will award five scholarships of $1,000 each to Native American college students majoring in agriculture and related fields, including but not limited to agribusiness management, agriscience technologies, agronomy, animal husbandry, aqu...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and the Clinical Coordinator, the general purpose of the Case Supervisor/Educator 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: The Diabetes 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 prevention; program planning...
Job Title: Library Clerk Part time - 20 hours a week $11.00 per hour Responsibilities: Provide customer service for patrons, assist the public with library services, assist with computer support services, other duties and projects as assigned. Must be able to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED * Experience working with the visiting public * Knowledgeable of current literature genre for adults * Good communication and customer service skills * Able to work both independently and as part...
Salary Level: Salary Under Review POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Wholistic Health and Wellness Program, the Mental Health Therapist will promote healthy functioning clients and facilitate changes in behaviour, feelings and attitudes needed in resolving emotional conflict. The candidate should demonstrate a strong background in mental health counseling and a willingness to work closely with the Clinical Supervisor in making diagnosis and the development of treatment plans. QUALIFICATIONS: • M...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and the Case Supervisors, the incumbent is responsible for providing supervision on one of three shifts and is responsible for client monitoring within the program plan. QUALIFICATIONS: · Two (2) year Social Service Worker certification or a related social service discipline: with one (1) year documented experience working with adolescents. · Valid driver’s license with driver’s abstract. All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copie...
• NEW POSITION- Tile VI School Counseling Assistant • Full-Time Cleaner • Long-Term Elementary Teacher Substitute (11/1/17- 6/30/18) • Long-Term Social Studies Teacher Substitute (Immediately- 6/30/18) Please refer to https://www.mcs.k12.ny.us Employment Opportunities for full job descriptions, qualifications, and application process. Please direct questions to (315) 764-3700, extension 3011 or [email protected]. All written correspondence should be addressed to Human Resource Office, Massena Central School District, 84 Nighten...
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Arena Manager the concession worker is responsible for the operation of the concession stand at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. QUALIFICATIONS: · High School Graduate or G.E.D. · Two (2) years experience in the concession stand field. SKILLS: · Able to count, handle cash and ability to balance cash and receipts. · Ability to work under pressure when required. · Organized and able to take on a variety of tasks. · Must be able to lift heavy objects and stand on feet for multiple hours. All intereste...
September 22 & 23, 2017 (9am to 5pm each day) End of Season Celebration / Find A Treasure at Snye Recreation Center Come find a “new to you item”. Indoor sale of gently used items. Friday (22nd) Baked Ziti Lunch (Salad, Dessert & Drink) $10 each, starting at 11am. Saturday, September 23 concession available all day. If you wish to donate to the Ahkwesahsne Homemakers sale, please bring your gently used items to the Snye Recreation on Wednesday evening starting at 6pm. Tables ($5 each) are available for your use if you wish to do your own sal...
