A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Under the second full moon of August, people from the four directions gathered in Akwesasne to address healing, Indigenous community safety and cultural survival. The gathering, Weaving Webs of Women’s Wisdom, was convened Aug. 27-30 at Tsionkwanatiio Cultural Heritage Center and Grounds. Hosted by Konon:kwe Council and supported in part by American Indian Institute/Traditional Circle of Indian Elders & Youth as well as the Haudenosaunee Coalition for Women’s Empowerment, the gathering drew abo...
This article is focused on helping our local elders get better use out of their computers so that they can enjoy staying in touch with their friends and family on the Internet. If you own a Mac computer, your best option is to plan a family trip to the nearest Mac Genius Bar. Plan to bring your Mac computer and a list of questions for the friendly people that will help you learn how to use your Mac computer within minutes. Ask a young person in your family to schedule the Reservation for you, following these steps: Step One: Go to this website...
Akwesasne Territory - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division is pleased to let the Akwesasne community know that they were finally able to move the pile of waste tires on Frogtown Road. The work was completed on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Removal of the tire pile is important because the tires fill with water and harbor mosquitoes, which can carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. These viruses infect both people and animals and can be fatal. This tire pile was a blight caused by improper disposal of used tires. U...
9/11/2012 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Environment Department is calling out to any fishermen and women that would like to provide Walleye fish samples. Looking for Whole walleye fish Fin clips (the specimen could be returned to the river alive, only a small clipping is required) for mercury testing. If the fish is for consumption, we will collect tissue, gonads and liver for PCB study. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Environment Department is working in conjunction with the St. Lawrence...
Winner of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle raffle, Tasha Thompson, on the bike after we raffled it off at the gold medal game during the Nation’s Cup lax tourney. We don’t have a final count for what we made yet, but we would like to send out a HUGE thank you to all who purchased a ticket in support of AFS!...
Mike Thompson and his parents, Les and Elaine Thompson. Les came into Indian Time and expressed how deeply proud of their son him and Elaine are. He explained how this is all so unbelievable because they didn’t even expect Mike to play. Les said everyone they talk to says how his son is such a nice person and that he not only deserved MVP because he is an excellent player, but also because he is an excellent human being. Photo courtesy of Danielle Lazore-Thompson....
Continued from last week Warning signs that a friend or family member is abusing drugs Drug abusers often try to conceal their symptoms and downplay their problem. If you’re worried that a friend or family member might be abusing drugs, look for the following warning signs: Physical warning signs of drug abuse • Bloodshot eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual. • Changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Sudden weight loss or weight gain. • Deterioration of physical appearance, personal grooming habits. • Unusual smells on breath, body, or...
I had a chance to sit down with Akwesasne artist Kerdy Mitcho this week, and I talked with him about his art, both the paintings and a bit about his music, and about his motivations for much of his efforts to help out in our community. Some of Mitcho’s good work is with a food pantry or donating his work to support the Akwesasne Freedom School. First I asked what he felt were his influences? Mitcho said, “My influences? I’ve got a list of about a hundred people, you know what I mean? I sat d...
MASSENA BOARD APPROVES NIGHTLY CURFEW According to the Daily Courier Observer, the Massena village Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt a revised curfew law following a public hearing with no input, other than from the village board. The law requires children under 16 years old to be off the streets from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. whereby officials are hoping to get the Massena Fire Department to sound the alarm at 10 p.m. as a reminder. Massena had a curfew law from 1969 to 1993, but constitutionality questions stopped them from...
After working hard on his speech, little brother has been talking really clear. He still has his cute mix ups with his t’s and k’s. When he says them they sound like d’s and g’s. A few others too, but you get the idea of what he is trying to tell you. Now that’s he’s got the hang of expressing himself and others understand him, he’s begun to open up to anyone who will listen. He never was too shy, so he makes us laugh with the things we catch him talking about. Here are twenty of my favorite quotes from this week. This is comes from both the...
SPEEDING Massena, NY - I.A. Papineau, 21, of Rourke Road, Hogansburg was ticketed by Massena village police for speed in zone following a traffic stop at 4:40 a.m. Monday on state Route 37. UNLICENSED OPERATION Massena, NY - Jenna M. Oakes, 26, of Mose Cook Road, Akwesasne was ticketed by Massena village police for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration, no insurance and inadequate headlights following a traffic stop at 8 p.m. Saturday on East Hatfield Street. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE...
NWAC Announces an unprecedented 110 Sisters In Spirit Vigils registered for October 4th 2012 September 10, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) - The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is pleased to announce that 110 Sisters in Spirit Vigils have been registered across Canada for October 4th 2012. October 4th is a day when we honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls and support families who have been tragically touched by the loss of a loved one to violence. Vigils take many forms: a rally, a candle-light vigil, a workshop, a...
Year unknown. From L to R: Louie Thomas, Margaret George, Joe Benedict and Annie S. Jackson. Submitted by a childhood friend. 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....
Division: Social Services Division Salary: $49,774.40 – 101,982.40 11-1021 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 5, 2012 Description of Position: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Social Services Director is responsible for day to day oversight and support to the Social Services (Family Assessment Response, Preventive and Protection, Foster Care and Adoption, Akwesasne Group Home and Intensive Preventive Program) and the Program Managers of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Three Sisters Programs. Qualifications: Ba...
Division: Social Services Division Salary: $49,774.40 – 101,982.40 11-1021 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 5, 2012 Description of Position: Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Social Services Division, the Assistant Director is responsible to assist the Director to monitor and guide the daily operations, the development and implementation of all programs, activities, and services of the Social Services Division and in the control and use of all physical, human and financial assets of the organization. Qu...
Division: Family Support Salary: $24,939.20 – 42,910.00 21-1021 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 5, 2012 Description of Position: Provide services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Facilitator is responsible for providing updated information regarding diagnostic criteria and research information regarding the developmental disabilities for Disabilities Services employees. Qualifications: An Associate’s Degr...
Division: IHS - Prevention Program Salary: $17,680 – 36,108.80 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 5, 2012 Description of Position: Reporting to the Prevention Coordinator, the incumbent must be able to organize and supervise prevention activities for youth in the community. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and CPS Credential preferred or a minimum of two years experience in the field of alcoholism/chemical dependency prevention, or an associate’s degree in a related field. Must be at least 21 years of a...
Division: Department of Social Service Salary: $30,368 - 49,774.40 21-1022 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Seskehkó:wa/September 28, 2012 Description of Position: Under the direction of the Protective Supervisor, the incumbents will provide protective services on behalf of children and families in instances of abuse and/or neglect. The incumbents join with families and the community to promote long-term safety and well-being. Demonstrated abilities will include assessing: safety; abuse/neglect; client strengths and capability; family...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following position: • MOHAWK LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSISTANT Salmon River Central is a unique multi-cultural school community and encourages applications from qualified Native Americans. Submit letter of application and current resume with references to: Annemarie FitzRandolph Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne through the Department of Technical Services is currently seeking interested parties for the purpose of tendering the “Solid Waste and Recyclable Waste Materials Contract” Duration of the contract is a FIVE-YEAR term commencing on April 1 2013, through March 31, 2018. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has a service area that includes the district of Kawenoke (Cornwall Island), Kanatakon (St. Regis Village), and the Tsi Snaihne (Snye). The contract for curb side pick up and service is restricted to residential and...
This is to advise that further archeology, surveying and geotechnical studies pertaining to the on-going Kawehno:ke Water Supply Design Project is planned for the above mentioned project. The planned work consists of digging test pits along the planned watermain alignment and boreholes on the road. Land surveyors will be locating the access easements required to be signed-off by land owners and legally registered. Work for this project will affect the following roads on Kawehno:ke, Island Road east of McCumber Road, McCumber Road North,...
LOCATION: Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club SALARY: $10.00 per hour not to exceed 29 hours weekly HOURS OF WORK: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Occasional weekends. REPORTS TO: Program Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 5, 2012 4:00 p.m. The philosophy of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is to create a safe and positive environment while providing educational and cultural programs geared to meet the needs of youth, focusing on self-responsibility, maturity, and growth. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare Youth for Su...
Annual Salary: Pay Band 4 $31,579.03 - $38,878.46 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care, the job duties of a Restorative Care Aide are to maintain and/or improve the Residents functional ability. The goal of the restorative care program is to assist residents in promoting, maintaining or restoring mobility and independence within their limits and abilities. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent with a completion of a College Level Therapy Assistant Program or Diploma in Recreation Studies...
Indian Time is looking for someone to cover all events at Salmon River. Must meet a Monday deadline, have transportation, be able to photograph and have computer skills. Apply at Indian Time newspaper. Call 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063...
RPN Scale: $46,946.78 - $61,653.00 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will be part of the supervisory/management team, the RPN position will be responsible for all aspects of nursing care and directs the work of nursing and personal care staff in the assigned unit. QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate in competence as a Registered Practical Nurse / RPN from the College of Nurses of Ontario, a current license with College of Nurses of Ontario and a minimum of two years sup...
