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  • Times are tough, prevention is the key

    Oct 2, 2014

    By Jennifer Herne, LVT We are all trying to save money these days, pet owners included, so what are you to do? Providing your pet with regular preventative care is the key to a long and healthy life. Investing in preventative healthcare can reduce your long term pet healthcare costs. So, what does that all mean? Well, preventative care is just what the name suggests-it can prevent diseases that can put your pet's life in jeopardy and be costly to treat. Regular wellness exams also often catch...

  • Akwesasne Cloggers

    Oct 2, 2014

    Taken in 1994 at the Cornwall Island Recreation Back row L-R: Bessie Mitchell, Mary Herne, Marge (Instructor), Elizabeth Francis, Reg. (Instructor), Esther Mitchell, Florence Cook, Bernice Lazore, Irene Caldwell & Shirley Francis Front row L-R: Betty Swamp, unknown, Cecelia Cook, unknown Thank you to Bessie Mitchell for sharing this photo with our readers. 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...

  • JOB POSTING

    Oct 2, 2014

    The First Nations Information Governance Centre is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a permanent part time (15 hours per week) Finance/Payroll Clerk position. Qualified applicants to apply – Posting will close Monday, October 13, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. EST See Job Description and Application Criteria Below Scope of Position: Under the direct supervision of the FNIGC Executive Operations Assistant, the Part – time (15 hours per week) Finance/Payroll Clerk will be responsible for processing on-line bi-weekly payroll submissions, maintain up...

  • Job Opportunities at Cayuga Nation of the Haudenosaunee

    Oct 2, 2014

    The Human Resources Department of the Cayuga Nation is accepting applications for jobs with the Nation and its enterprises. This is an exciting and historic time for the Cayuga Nation as we are working hard to bring the Cayuga people to their homeland. Applicants must be highly motivated, organized, respectful, flexible, and willing to work in a fast-paced work environment. Pay is competitive, based on education and experience. Positions Available: Housing Program Coordinator, Housing Program Assistant, Housing Program Intern, Human Resources...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Oct 2, 2014

    Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following positions: • TECHNOLOGY TEACHER • LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST Submit application, letter of interest and current resume with references to: Angela Robert, Director of Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Oct 2, 2014

    Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following position: • PUBLIC SKATING SUPERVISORS (2 positions) Queries and applications should be submitted to: Natascha Jock, School Business Executive Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...

  • Kitchen Aide - Food Services Program

    Oct 2, 2014

    Program: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Reports to: Food Services Manager Location: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Salary: Based on MCA Salary Grid Term: Based on School Year Calendar FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Director of Education and the general supervision of the Head Cook, the Kitchen Aide will assist the Head Cook in the daily preparation and serving of meals to school children. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a secondary school diploma (grade 12) and/or High School Equivalent and two years work...

  • CARETAKER

    Oct 2, 2014

    Pay Level: GST 14 - $32,964.28 - $34,282.85 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Head Caretaker, with indirect Supervision by the Maintenance Manager for the assigned sector, the incumbent is responsible for performing and assisting in the general duties pertaining to janitorial, custodial cleaning and the daily operations, maintenance and upkeep of assigned assets and facilities maintained by the Department of Technical Services, (DTS) Maintenance Program in conjunction with the Maintenance Management System (MMS)...

  • Medicaid Service Coordinator

    Oct 2, 2014

    Division: Medicaid Service Coordination Program Salary: $20,966.40-39,852.80 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 10, 2014 Description of Position: Provides assistance to adults and children who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability, as determined by NYS OPWDD, in gaining access to necessary services and supports appropriate to the needs of the individual. Qualifications: Associates degree in a health or human services field, or an RN with a minimum of one year working with people with a...

  • Habilitation Aide

    Oct 2, 2014

    Division: Family Support Salary: $20,966.40 – 28,204.80 39-9021 Status: Full-time & Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 10, 2014 Description of Position: Assist adults and children with developmental disabilities to complete activities of daily living at the person’s home or in a daytime non-residential facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include teaching and assisting consumers with housekeeping skills (making beds, laundry, dishwashing), meal planning and preparation. Supervise activities at Day Program faci...

  • Home Health Aide

    Oct 2, 2014

    Division: IHS, Outreach Salary: $20,966.40 – 31,137.60 31-1011 Status: Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 10, 2014 Description of Position: To provide personal care, housekeeping, ROM (Range of Motion) exercises, assist with medications and most importantly provide companionship to the elderly and medically ill patients. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Subject to the Fleet and Background Check Policies. Obtain complete job descriptions online at www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-...

  • Child Care Teacher

    Oct 2, 2014

    Division: ECDP Salary: $23,732.80-42,910.40 25-2011 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 10, 2014 Description of Position: Responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development. Qualifications: A Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with a mi...

  • Health Promotion Specialist

    Oct 2, 2014

    Division: IHS, Let’s Get Healthy Salary: $26,187.20 – 51,022.40 21-1091 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 10, 2014 Description of Position: Provides direct physical activity services as part of the diabetes prevention and treatment programs within the Diabetes Grant for youth, adults and seniors. Physical activity services will encompass individual and group-based fitness classes, such as after-school/evening fitness instruction and health education. Qualifications: High school diploma with at least one year of coll...

  • CKON Job Posting HOUSEKEEPER (PER DIEM)

    Oct 2, 2014

    Reports to: CKON General Manager The per diem housekeeper will be on-call to fill-in when the regular housekeeper isn’t available. The housekeeping schedule is two hours for two days a week. Position Description: Under the direction and supervision of the CKON General Manager the Housekeeper shall perform the following duties: Sweep and mop all floors. Vacuum stairway and upstairs hallways and offices. Clean the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms including sweeping, mopping and cleaning toilet bowls, sinks and mirrors. Remove trash to the o...

  • NOTICE TO FUEL VENDORS, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SRMT 14-98, WILL BE RECEIVED BY SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE (SRMT), 412 STATE ROUTE 37, AKWESASNE, NEW YORK 13655.

    Oct 2, 2014

    SRMT will receive separate sealed proposals for the Provision of Fuel for Vehicle Fleet and Heavy Equipment until 3:30 p.m., (local time), October 2, 2014. Proposals will include the cost for 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline, 91 Octane Super Non-Ethanol Gasoline, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, Off Road Diesel Fuel, fuel cards and a sample billing statement structure. The successful vendor will enter into a contract with the SRMT for a three-year period. Please contact the Grants and Contracts Office at (518) 358-2272 to receive a Request for...

  • GENERAL MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 9TH

    Oct 2, 2014

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday, Seskehko:wa/September 18th to Thursday, Kentenha/October 9th. The meeting will still be held at the St. Regis Recreation Center beginning at 6:30 pm. The change in dates is to allow time for portfolio holders and technicians to provide their reports to the community in advance of the General Meeting. Economic Development will be providing a presentation overviewing the status on all of its current, active files, projects, and initiatives. This will include r...

  • Daughters of Tradition Program

    Oct 2, 2014

    Would you be interested in joining a group with other girls learning our Culture and Traditions by the way of talking circles, mind mapping, cultural activities and crafts? Open to girls ages 9-14 years old Beginning October 7, 2014 At Kana:takon School Library Every Tuesday after school 5pm parent pick up Snacks will be provided Please call to sign up space is limited to 12 girls. Sponsored by: Akwesasne Child and Family Services Contact 613-575-2341 Vickie extension 3180...

  • Tota News

    Oct 2, 2014

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Oct. 1st Dale Bintz & Sue Ann Hutcheroft Oct. 3rd Leonard Swamp Oct. 5th Gayle Dewitt Oct. 6th Kenneth Cole Oct. 8th Ben Kelly Events: Oct. 2nd – Growing Stronger Class-12:45; Shopping-1:00; Oct. 3rd – Computer Skills-10:00; Green Food Bag order deadline-2:00; Oct. 6th – Bingo-1:00; Oct. 7th – Yoga-10:00; Healthy Choices/Living -10:00 @ Sunrise Acres; Growing Stronger Class-12:45; Oct. 8th – ALED Group-10:30; Nutrition Education-11:15; Oct. 9th – 10:30-Advis...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Oct 2, 2014

    Mass Intentions October 3rd – October 9th 2014 Holy Hour Friday 3rd 5:00PM - followed by Mass at 6PM •Fri. October 3rd 6:00pm Offered for Loretta Oakes Thompson Memorial Birthday Requested by the family •Sat. October 4th 4:00pm Offered for David & Elizabeth Thompson Memorial Mass Requested by the family •Sun. October 5th 10:00am Offered for Bobby Sunday Memorial Mass Requested by the family •Tues. October 7th 6:00pm Offered for George Oakes 3rd Memorial Birthday Requested by the family •Wed. October 8th 12:10pm Offered for: Thomas Thompson 1s...

  • FEEDING YOUR BABY WORKSHOP

    Oct 2, 2014

    MCA Community Health is running a Feeding Your Baby Workshop. It will be held October 15th at the Kawehno:ke Rec Centre and October 16th at the Snye Rec Centre from 11am-2pm. Come enjoy lunch while learning how to raise a healthy eater. Topics include learning how, what & when to start feeding your baby. Pre-register by October 9th. Don’t wait, space is limited!! Call Catherine at 613-575-2341 ext. 3223....

  • Akwesasne Communication Society Annual Meeting

    Oct 2, 2014

    The Akwesasne Communication Society will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center. There will be two positions open on the Board of Directors. If there is community interest to sit as a Board Member please submit your name to Diane McDonald, CKON General Manager, along with a resume prior to the annual meeting. Voting will take place during the annual meeting. The agenda will be as follows: 1. Traditional Opening 2. Introduction of the Akwesasne Communication Society Board of...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Oct 2, 2014

    Fri. Oct. 3rd No Doctor Mon. Oct. 6th Joelle Regnier, NP 9:00-12:00-by appt. 1:00-4:00-walk-in 5:00-7:00-walk-in Tues. Oct. 7th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Joelle Regnier, NP 1:00-4:00-by appt. Wed. Oct. 8th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Joelle Regnier, NP 1:00-4:00-by appt. Thurs. Oct. 9th Joelle Regnier, NP Elders Clinic 9:00-12:00-by appt. or walk-in Dr. Tremblay 1:00-3:00-walk-in...

  • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 EXT. 3215

    Oct 2, 2014

    Fri. Oct. 3rd Dr. Forson Men’s Clinic 8:30-11:30-by appt. Mon. Oct. 6th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:00-walk-in Tues. Oct. 7th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:00-by appt. Wed. Oct. 8th Dr. Forson 2:00-4:00-walk-in 5:00-7:00-by appt. Thurs. Oct. 9th Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referrals...

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatska:hon Green Food Box Program

    Oct 2, 2014

    The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Box for the month of OCTOBER is Friday, OCTOBER 3rd, 2014 by 3:00pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10 and place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Heather Mitchell at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Oct 2, 2014

    PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...

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