A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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This is a Mohawk story that was long time ago there was a village on the bend of a river. On one sunny day, a hunter was out in the forest looking for game. While walking along a trail, he stumbled on a hole. He stood back, scratched his head, and thought to himself; '"This wasn't here yesterday.'' He went uphill to get a better look at the hole. His hair stood up. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. That hole was not just any hole; it was the footprint of a bear. Cautiously and very quietly,...
L-R Lilly Swamp, Judy Cole, Rose Oakes, Brenda King and Sheila Loran Photo provided by Judy Cole 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....
WASHINGTON (September 23, 2014) – The monarch butterfly, whose spectacular 2,000-mile migration has captivated scientists and school students for generations, is disappearing largely due to pesticides and may not be around for our children to witness in the future, according to a new report. The monarch is one of 10 threatened species highlighted in the report, Vanishing: Ten American Species Our Children May Never See, by the Endangered Species Coalition, which comprises hundreds of national and local conservation groups, including the C...
Term Position: (October 21st, 2014 to June 18th, 2015) Under the overall supervision of the Akwesasne Area Management Youth Coordinator, the After-school Tutor will be responsible for the successful operation of the After-school Tutoring Program. The Tutor will also perform the following duties in accordance with the specific and broad objectives of the AAMB. DUTIES: •Assist high school students with academic core subjects (Math & English), school projects and assignments. •Knowledge of Ont...
Pay Level: CL 09 $36,161.69 - $37,608.16 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the Direction of the program manager, the incumbent is responsible for all patient information and registration pertaining to the Akwesasne Non-insured Health Benefits Program. QUALIFICATIONS: Post-Secondary Diploma in the field of Secretarial / Office Administration with minimum two years’ work experience in an office setting. The incumbent should have the ability to work independently and exhibit a high degree of initiative and self-direction. Should have the a...
Come and support your Jr. B Wolves as well as ACFS Child Abuse Awareness Campaign! Sat. October 18th from 7pm-9pm at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Akwesasne Child and Family Services will be raffling off a Hockey Basket. Winners must be present to enter and win! For more information call Dana Skye at 613-575-2341 ext. 3169...
Ages 11 to 19 October 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Tsiionkwanati:io Heritage Center (Helena Road) Registration date is October 16, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hogansburg-Akweasne Fire Department Station #1. Registration will also be accepted on the night of the event from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please no drop-offs. For more information please call A/CDP at 518-358-2967...
WHAT IS ABUSE AND NEGLECT? Abuse is against the law and occurs when a child is hurt intentionally, or when a parent or caregiver fails to protect a child in their care. Physical abuse and sexual abuse are clear examples of maltreatment, but so too is neglect – the failure to meet a child’s basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, sleep, medical attention, education and protection from harm. Children can also be emotionally abused when their parent or caregiver attacks their emotional development and self-worth by constantly criticizing, tea...
Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation is accepting Snow Plow Bids for the 2014/2015 winter season. The Bid is for 5 parking lots, the Housing Office at 188 McGee Road and the Warehouse at 202 McGee Road, Mohawk River Apartments at 49 County Route 45, Iroquois Village at 19 County Route 45 and SweetFlag Estate at 419 Roosevelt Rd. Please drop off bids in person at 188 McGee Road or mail to P.O. Box 402 Rooseveltown NY 13683 before October 27, 2014....
Status: Per Diem Reports to: General Manager Salary: $11/ per hour (Canadian) The Receptionist/Office Clerk is under the direct supervision and direction of the General Manager. This is a full-time position and is required to work during regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and other hours as deemed necessary. Duties and Responsibilities: As the first point of contact the receptionist must greet all visitors to CKON in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner. Answer incoming calls in a professional and courteous...
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...
Division: Medicaid Service Coordination Program Salary: $26,852.80-49,774.40 21-1021 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 24, 2014 Description of Position: Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the Medicaid Service Coordination. Collaborates with the program manager of the Family Support Program in developing goals, obtaining/allocating human and physical resources, developing policies and procedures and ensuring adequate financial resources. Qualifications:...
Division: Technical Support Program Salary: $27,518.40-51,022.40 15-1151 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 24, 2014 Description of Position: Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, but not limited to printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from fo...
Division: Johnson O’Malley Program Salary: $23,732.80-51,022.40 25-3999 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 24, 2014 Description of Position: Assist eligible youth with tutorial and career services in the areas of math, science, English, global studies and history within the Massena Central High School. Qualifications: Mandatory two year or four year degree in related field with experience working with Native American students. Subject to the Fleet and Background Check Policies. Obtain complete job descriptions online at...
Division: Law Enforcement Salary: $28,204.80 – 40,851.20 43-5031 Status: Possibility of Full-time, Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Kenténha/October 24, 2014 Description of Position: Receives, records and distributes incoming call and walk-in complaints for Law Enforcement services. Qualifications: High School diploma or G.E.D. Subject to the Fleet and Background Check Policies. Obtain complete job descriptions online at www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and...
Salmon River School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following position: • 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...
Interested contractors are invited to submit quotes for service for the above noted program coordinated with the Department of Technical Services Maintenance Department. The Department requires snow removal, screened sanding and screened sand salt mixture spreading on Snow and Ice events for the identified Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Assets. The Department has identified “blocks” of buildings to be serviced by individual contractors. The buildings are located within the jurisdiction and control of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The con...
DATE: October 6, 2014 Tenders are hereby invited for the supply of delivered goods specified, Heating Fuel and Diesel Fuel Supply for buildings and assets under the care and control of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and are in the territory of Akwesasne districts of Kanatakon, Tsi Snaihne, and Kawehno:ke. The term of this contract is from November 1, 2014 and ending effective April 30, 2015. Tender documents can be picked up at the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, CIA #3 Department of Technical Services Office, and must be submitted in...
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage 74 units with move-in, move-out • Submits reports for subsidized rental units to appropriate agency • Record payments and notify tenants in arrears • Supervisory duties over Maintenance Department including training, • performance appraisal, discipline • Scheduling repairs, work orders, purchase orders, solicit bids when necessary, ensure purchases fall within budgets • Work with Management on planning, develop annual work plans, budgets, identify renovations/major repairs, preventative maintenance • Possess skills...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Oct. 17th Barb White Oct. 19th Joe Thompson, Agnes Bero & Jeffrey Day Oct. 20th Mary Kay Square Oct. 21st Beulah Terrance & Arnold Printup Oct. 22nd Isabel Francis Oct. 23rd Vickie Beeson, Mary Weinet, Yvonne Cree, Giles Quinville & Margaret Chubb Events: Oct. 17th – Computer Skills-10:00; Oct. 20th – Bingo-1:00; Oct. 21st – Yoga-10:00; Health Choices/Living-10:00 @ Sunrise Acres; Growing Stronger-12:45; GFB Pickup-12:30; Shopping-1:00 Oct. 22nd –ALED Group-10:30; Oct. 23...
Mass Intentions October 17th -23rd, 2014 •Friday, October 17th 12:10pm Offered for Larry Richard King 26th Anniversary Requested by the family •Saturday, October 18th 4:00pm Offered for John & Anna Jackson & children- Emile, Mae & Johnny, Jo-Jo and Bruce Requested by Liz and Marilyn •Sunday, October 19th 10:00am Offered for Joseph Johnson 2nd Memorial Birthday Requested by the family & Offered for Thomas Jock 4th Anniversary Requested by the family •Tuesday, October 21st 7:00pm Offered for Craig Pete Mitchell 1st Memorial Birthday From the fun...
Any Interested Persons shall have thirty (30) business days from the first date of publication of this notice to file opposing or related claims, or to provide relevant information to the tribunal; therefore information and related claims should be filed no later than November 21, 2014. Complainant: Reginald Herne, Matthew Herne & Lewis Herne, Akwesasne, NY Respondent: Mose Herne, Rockville, MD Disputed land in question: Lot #471-B Claim File #: LD-2014-008HER Brief Description of Nature of Dispute: Alleged wrongful exclusion of...
Fri. Oct. 17th from 9-3pm In the Lobby of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council For donations & information contact Angela Bero at 358-2272 or Lynn Thompson at 358-3141 3141 ext. 193...
Are you a woman over 40 without health insurance and haven’t had your annual cancer screenings? FREE SCREENING DAY FOR WOMEN 40-64 WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE. October 23rd, 7:00am – 1:00pm Alice Hyde Medical Center Call for appointment 518-481-1106 ext. 3016...
Please take note: Joelle Regnier, NP will be on leave from now until November 9, 2014. Patients can be seen at either of MCA’s medical clinics. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Fri. Oct. 17th No Doctor Sat. Oct. 18th Closed Mon. Oct. 20th No Doctor Tues. Oct. 21st Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Wed. Oct. 22nd Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Thurs. Oct. 23rd Dr. Tremblay 1:00-3:00-walk-in...
