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Submitted by Lynda Brown Students at Tsi Snaihne School enjoyed a variety of Harvest Fair activities on October 21st. Nia:wen to the following staff members for organizing this fun filled morning: Mr. O'Connell, Mrs. Cree-Arquette, Mr. Bonaparte, and Ms. King. Nia:wen to the staff members who ran events and helped supervise activities to ensure students safety....
Students and staff members at Tsi Snaihne School wore purple on October 20th to help break the silence on child abuse. Akwesasne Child and Family Services would like to increase public knowledge of child abuse and neglect, and the importance of reporting any suspicions. Together, we can break the silence against child abuse and neglect....
Tsi Snaihne School Early Years students enjoyed going to McMaze in St. Andrews on October 13th. The students had a great day with lots of outdoor adventures enjoying a nature walk, playing in a large park, going on hayride, and picking a pumpkin....
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Compliance Office would like to remind the community about the importance of keeping all animals secured on their property. This is especially important with Halloween approaching, as many families and children will be walking in the streets going house-to-house. The goal of compliance is to ensure that every child, as well as parent, can have a safe and fun Halloween. As a preventative measure, we are asking the community to ensure that we allow our members to enjoy their night without having to worry about...
Last Thursday October 20th, Salmon River Middle School Parent Teacher Organization hosted the first Mental Health and Wellness Fair in the middle school gymnasium. Groups from all over the community came out to volunteer their time and services for this event. Some of the booths included the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Malone YMCA, the "Let's Get Healthy" Program, the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, Natural Way Health and Food Store, the Akwesasne Wellness Program and many more. This provided...
HINDERING AN OFFICER & EVADING COMPLIANCE An Akwesasne woman is facing multiple charges after failing to comply with a request for a secondary examination at the Cornwall port of entry. On Oct. 5, Justine Jacobs, 31, of Akwesasne, was referred for a secondary examination at the Cornwall port of entry, according to Canadian Border Services Agency. Instead of complying with the request, she allegedly fled the port, driving south towards Cornwall Island at a high rate of speed, CBSA said. CBSA alerted the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, who...
Could your Halloween makeup be bad for your health? One of the scariest things about Halloween is the makeup – but perhaps not in a way you might think. A recent study released by the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) on toxic chemicals in kids’ makeup found that several banned and potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in Halloween makeup and face paints. Researchers sent in 48 different Halloween face paints to a lab for testing of heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, cadmium and chromium. The lab results showed that almost half of the fac...
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SAT. NOVEMBER 5TH 3:00pm - 7:30pm Westville Firehouse Spaghetti with meatballs, bread, salad bar and a dessert bar Adults-$8.50 Seniors-$7.50 Children 12 & under-$4.00 Children under 5-free Benefit Westville Ladies Auxiliary Take outs available: 358-4450...
Salary Level: SP 08 $45,794.86-$47,626.65 POSITION SUMMARY: 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 laws, codes, regulations and procedures and the Akwesasne Law Enactment Process. QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Native Studies, Business Administration or related discipline. OR • Community College Cer...
Salary Level: OPSEU $23.62 per/hr POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care, Registered Nurse and as part of the nursing management team, 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 standards of practice to the residents of Tsiionkwanonhso:te. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must hold current Certificate of competence as a Registered Practical Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario • Current li...
A’nowara’kowa Arena, Akwesasne Child Family Services & Kawehnoke Recreation will host a Halloween Rock & Skate at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. Sunday, October 30th 6:00-8:00pm Plenty of Food & Door Prizes Wear a costume, bring your skates and don’t forget to bring your parents. FREE Event! Everyone Welcome!...
Pay Band: OPSEU - $18.24 per/hr SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Recreation and Leisure Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation and implementation of activities and programs designed to meet the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of the residents. 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 college or University; • Previous exp...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE) is currently accepting applications for the following positions: * Substitute Teacher * Substitute Bus Drivers * Substitute Food Service Workers * Substitute Laborers Salmon River Central is a multi-cultural school community and encourages applications from qualified Native Americans. Applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit completed application to: Salmon River Central School Attn: District Office 637 County Rt. 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...
Salary Level: CL 12 $32,597.98-$33,901.90 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Program Support Officer the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a professional reception area and administrative support for the staff of Akwesasne Child and Family Services. QUALIFICATIONS: • Diploma/certification in Secretarial, Administrative Assistant field. • One (1) year experience. All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three (3) references submitted on a Consent to Rel...
Massena Central School District is currently accepting applications for a NYS Certified 7-12 Special Education Teacher. Applications are available from the District Office or can be downloaded from www.mcs.k12.ny.us and will be accepted through November 4, 2016. Please direct questions to (315) 764-3700, extension 3011. All written correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resource Office, Massena Central School District, 84 Nightengale Ave., Massena, NY 13662....
Pay Level: OPSEU $19.17 per/hr POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care, Registered Nurse, and Registered Practical Nurse, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) 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 Regulation 79/10 and all other legislations. The PSW will provide for the individual needs of the assigned residents in accordance with the residents’ health care plan which maintains o...
Pay Level: OPSEU $17.54 per/hr POSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing all activities and services offered by the laundry department at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School or equivalent; • One (1) years work experience to include; basic understanding of operating washers/dryers, knowledge of chemicals used in laundry process; All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with thr...
Salary Level: HS 04 $45,248.93-$47,058.89 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Intake and Investigations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for assessing potential child protection issues and intervening with families where a concern of a medium or minimum severity risk has been identified. This worker will be required to use a customized approach when engaging families assigned to him/her. This position will also require the worker to assist as an Intake Worker and other duties that can be assigned to a worker who has been...
Salary Level: DS 05 $52,728.79-$54,837.94 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and administration of the Family and Traditional Support unit operations, and for ensuring appropriate direct support services are provided to clients and families, and traditional support services are delivered to the community respecting Ontario or Quebec legislation, standards and requirements in the provision of these services. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent. ...
Salary Level: MG 05 $65,672.28-$68,299.17 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for managing, directing and evaluating the Agency service delivery in a way that promotes full compliance with Ontario Child and Family Services Act/Quebec Youth Protection Act, regulation, standards and guidelines, as well as meeting MCA and ACFS standards, policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: • MSW or equivalent (related to human services field) or in the process of obtaining and commitment to c...
Salary Level: SP 08 $45,794.86-$47,626.65 POSITION SUMMARY: 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 administration and financial practices of governance systems and strong community development deportment. QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Native Studies, Business Administration or related discipline. OR • Community College Cer...
Salary Level: HS 04 $45,248.93-$47,058.89 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Family and Traditional Support Unit Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of front line prevention services that support families and reduce the risk factors present within the family or home, through direct support to clients and families. QUALIFICATIONS: • BSW preferred, BA in related field accepted. • Minimum educational qualifications: Two (2) year college diploma in the Social Services (or equivalent or related field Law and Sec...
Salary Level: HS 03 $46,709.45-$48,577.83 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Intake & Investigations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the protection of children and for providing support to children taken into the care and for preparation of court documents, attendance and participation in court proceedings and is well versed and knowledgeable of both Ontario and Quebec legislation. QUALIFICATIONS: • BSW preferred, BA in related field accepted. • Minimum of two (2) years work experience in social work req...
