A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On October 17, 2020 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting pro-active marine patrols on the waterways within Akwesasne on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 3:40 PM, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requested assistance in stopping a vessel on the north side of Cornwall Island. The vessel was observed attending a location in Cornwall where an exchange took place. The vessel was described as a white pontoon boat with two male occupants, the passenger inside the vessel was observed to be in a wheelchair....
By Kaniehtonkie One might think the title, ‘twenty-five years without safe drinking water’ is about a third world country, in a land far off that is rarely spoken of or visited. About people whom you have never heard of, struggling to survive without something so basic, and so necessary to life. Located about six-hours north of Thunder Bay, the Neskantaga First Nation (NFN), has been 25 years without safe drinking water, and now has no running water at all. NFN is a community of about 300 people but now there are less than twenty residents lef...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is standing in solidarity with the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia in their effort to uphold their inherent right to fish. Acts of violence and racism cannot be tolerated. Our Mohawk community of Akwesasne has experienced our own challenges throughout history maintaining our right to fish, our right to healthy fish, and our right to protect and live off our vast rivers. Our relationship with the water is a part of who we are as Indigenous people. Hunting and fishing are a part of our culture and way o...
Salary Level: MG07 ST2 $64,722.73 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment. The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for the delivery and management of conservation education, resource development, environmental protection, and wildlife programs and functions in accordance with community laws, while adhering to Mohawk Council of Akwesasne policy and procedures to promote and preserve healthy sustainable renewable resources in the community. QUALIFICATIONS: • B...
SALARY LEVEL: OPSEU RPN START $25.02 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care and the Registered Nurse, 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 Long-Term Care Act, 2007 and Regulations 79/10, all other legislations and provide skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; Medicine Administration and Documentation. The...
SALARY LEVEL: RN01 $70,364.81-$97,222.87 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the DOC, the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers (PSW). The RN will provide effective supervision of personnel in the assigned unit and provide an optimal level of nursing care services in accordance with the Long Term Care Act, 2007 and Regulations 79/10, all other legislations and provide skilled procedures according to...
SALARY LEVEL: HS 08 ST2 $41,829.29 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Maternal and Child Health Service Supervisor, the incumbent provides visitation services to pregnant women and families with children age 0-6 years. Using a strength-based approach, the family home visitor develops family focused service plans that facilitate the improvement of parenting skills and improved family wellness. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary education in Early Childhood Development, Social Service Worker or Teacher’s Aide OR • Post-...
HOURLY RATE: $12.50 Deadline November 3, 2020 Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment The Temporary Office Clerk will work in the Fiscal Department under supervision of the Fiscal Officer. Incumbent will operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. Process bills paid by stamping invoices paid, reconciling purchase orders and filing documents. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and other office...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Environment Division announced it will continue to invest in electric vehicles and charging stations - compliments of the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust. Environment's Air Quality Program has received a second payment of $240,678 from the 2016 VW Class Settlement to support efforts to help reduce vehicle emissions in the Akwesasne community. "This is tremendous news for our tribal program, but more importantly for the...
As part of North Country Live: Fall Series, North Country Community College will host a virtual panel discussion this Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services. Panelists will share their experiences and perspectives related to responding to this pandemic at Akwesasne. The Zoom discussion will be moderated by Bruce Kelly, Coordinator of Student Life at our Malone campus. Panelists will include: • Tsiorasa Barreiro, Executive Director, Saint Regis M...
FORT COVINGTON. The Salmon River Shamrocks boys soccer team recently recognized a dozen seniors who will graduate this year. They paused during a recent game to applaud Gavin Cook-Avery, Zach Durant, Owen Gray, Stone Chubb, Connor Lewis and John Miller. Also recognized were Donovan Lauzon, Briley Ransom, Eric Mitchell, Levi Pyke, Jared Showen and PJ Ghostlaw. The Shamrocks, along with the rest of Section 10, are playing an abbreviated 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the...
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TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: Oct. 29th-Jerry Thompson & Mary Sunday Oct. 30th-Sam Oakes & Connie Sunday Oct. 31st-Sister Christine Taylor LEGAL AID UPDATE Legal Aid with Linda will begin again by appointment the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month beginning in November. Linda with Legal Aid Society will be seeing clients at the Office For the Aging in the sunroom. Please make an appointment with Giselle Cook. Reminder: If...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is doing a public tender for one vehicle from the MCA Fleet. It can be seen at the location listed below. The vehicle is available for tender in “As Is Condition”. Sealed bids will be received by Samantha White at the Finance office located at the Administration #4 building, 13 First Street, Kana: takon. Below is a brief description of the vehicle: Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Blue Mileage: 177,978 km Contact: Samantha White; Finance Admin 4, Housing Building 613-575-2250 Ext 2467 It will be the suc...
Join us for the Akwesasne Mocc Walk 2020! The Akwesasne Mocc Walk is a free month-long walking challenge intended to increase awareness about diabetes and support physical activity amongst Akwesasne community members. Whether it is exercising in your living room or walking around the block, participants are encouraged to walk/exercise and record the number of minutes spent. Minutes are submitted to SRMT Health Promotion & Planning weekly for a chance at winning some cool prizes! To register for your calendar, email Krista at...
• Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Margaret & Mary Terrance, & Richard Lafrance, by Cecilia Lafrance. • Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Darrell Caldwell, by Family. • Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 4:00pm - offered for Josephine Angus, by Jack Angus. • Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 10:00am - offered for All Souls. • Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 7:00pm - offered for Pete Sunday, by Family. • Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Ricky Tarbell, by Family. • Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 12:10pm -...
Beginning on June 24, Katelyn Fedorak, NP and Janet Brant, NP will provide blood work for community members each Wednesday at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. To book an appointment for blood work, please call 613-932-5808. Please be advised that patients will be required to: • Arrive at their designated time. Patients that arrive late may not be able to be accommodated. • Call the KMC and notify them of their arrival. Patients are asked to remain in their vehicle until a staff member informs them and allows entry into the clinic. • Be scree...
For those 18 years of age and younger: -Salmon River Central provides breakfast and lunch -Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club provides dinner For our elders: -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging provides daily hot meals or shelf stable food. For families: -Mohawk Indian Housing has a monthly food pantry -Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Food Distribution Program is open by appointment M-W-F Contact the EOC @ 518-320-0019 M-F 9-5 for more information....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Norma Louise Jock, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Kenneth L. Jock. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Kenneth L. Jock. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Kenneth L. Jock must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than November 7, 2020. (30 Days after posted)...
1. You must wear a mask outside of your vehicle. No exceptions! 2. 1 person in line for concession purchase. 3. Park in the middle between the posts, you can sit outside of the vehicle, but only in front of vehicle. 4. All lights must remain off during movies! 5. Social distancing guidlines will be strictly enforced. 6. Bathrooms will be open, limited to 3 persons at a time. Unless child accompanied by 1 adult. 7. We have limited capacity, please arrive early. 8. All rules are to be followed, no exceptions, no refunds!!...
• SNYE WILL BE HOLDING TRICK OR TREATING FROM 2 PM – 6 PM WITH A HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT. • KANATAKON WILL BE TRICK OR TREATING FROM 3 PM – 7 PM. THERE WILL BE A HALLOWEEN YARD DECORATING CONTEST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACFS PROGRAM • LIP SYNC VIDEO CHALLEGE HELD BY ACFS & ST. REGIS REC COMMITTEE. BEGAN OCTOBER 26 AND ENDS NOVEMBER 1, 2020 AT 11:59 PM. SUBMISSIONS CAN BE POSTED ON THE LIP SYNC CHALLEGE – HALLOWEEN EDITION EVENT PAGE •SPOOKY MOVIE BINGO STARTED OCTOBER 27 UNTIL NOVEMBER 1. 2020. TO ENTER WATCH THE MOVIES ON THE BINGO SEET TO CREAT...
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AKWESASNE. With Halloween only a few days away, The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is reminding everyone about this year's annual Trunk-or-Treat event being held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th. Conducted by the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment, this year’s event is a safe option being provided as an alternative to the normal trick-or-treating experience. For those who will be participating in the Trunk-or-Treat event, please keep in mind the following procedures to make the event safe and enj...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is providing public notification of a second active case of COVID-19 in the community of Akwesasne. The one new case involves a community member who recently traveled off territory and exhibited symptoms upon their return to Akwesasne. Having symptoms associated with COVID-19, an Abbott ID Now test was conducted at the Tribe’s Health Services to confirm the presence of the coronavirus. Contact tracing was completed through the coordination of Health Services and the Fra...
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is notifying community members of an individual doing business in the southern portion of Akwesasne who has tested positive for COVID-19. The case involves an individual who self-disclosed his test results during a live feed on Sunday, November 1, 2020 on the social media platform Facebook. To view the individual’s video, please click the following link: https://www.facebook.com/100001046340150/videos/3742388065806035/ The individual’s place of busines...
