A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Date: November 19th and 20th Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily Location: Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Registration Deadline: November 12th For more information or to register, please call The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program at (613) 937-4322....
Submitted by Shannon Roundpoint It was a Halloween like no other this year in Kana:takon (St. Regis) as an estimated 700 trick-or-treaters flocked to the village to participate in the largest Halloween the district has ever seen. Every year, more and more children and families from Akwesasne choose Kana:takon for their trick-or-treating destination. This year, the St. Regis Recreation and a handful of volunteers decided to make Halloween even more enjoyable for trick-or-treaters and their parents. Along with setting up warming stations to hand...
After careful review of the situation The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education, and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Services are confident in lifting some of the restrictions on our community schools. While safety procedures are always in place in AMBE schools, we believe our extra measures provided an opportunity for students, staff and community to implement these procedures. We will remain vigilant in our procedures; however as of Thursday, November 5, 2015 our schools will have outdoor recess. The following safety...
No tricks but lots of treats at Akwesasne Schools and Daycare Centers as the kids all had a blast. The Snye School was treated to a hayride around the area with stops to get treats from the Totas at Iakhihsohtha and more treats from the Totas at Iohahiio Adult Ed. The drivers of the wagons donated their time and equipment, but the Snye School made a donation to them anyway. It was a little cold and windy last Friday but that didn't dampen the Halloween spirit for the students. Each of the...
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Last week, kids from schools in Akwesasne took part in the Annual Wear Red campaign to show their support against drugs. Each day students and teachers were encouraged to get into their inner Batman, Ovechkin, and Rock Star to celebrate the annual campaign to live drug free. The drive is sponsored by the Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program and many of their workers were on hand – (in jerseys and wigs) to join in the fun. Many teachers also took part and as part of Red Ribbon Week t...
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On Friday, the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat. The former IGA parking lot was filled with elaborately decorated trunks in what the coalition calls a safe alternative to door to door trick or treating. The event went from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and despite the frigid temperatures it was a terrific turnout with hundreds coming out for some treats. There were almost 30 cars for trick or treaters to visit. Participants included: Saint Regis Mohawk...
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Recently in New York State, Child Passenger Safety Week seat check events found that 88 percent of the 931 seats inspected were found to be improperly installed. A 2012 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey revealed that 20 percent of all drivers of child passengers did not read any instructions on how to properly install their child restraints, yet 90 percent felt “confident” or “very confident” that their car seats and booster seats were installed correctly. Parents and caregivers can get proactive about checkin...
Salary Level: GST 08 $40,214.83 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Roads Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and transportation of vehicles and heavy equipment used by the Roads Program. Also responsible for the completion of work tasks related to roads and infrastructure maintenance and construction. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equivalency and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience related to road maintenance and construction. Have a valid Ontario class...
Salary Level: MG 06 - $62,390.67 - $64,886.30 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the direction/mandate of the Grand Chief and Council and the supervision of the Executive Director, the Government Support Manager is responsible for the coordination and control of the Government Support offices by providing a wide variety of administrative, operational, secretarial and support functions. Serves as a point of contact for information to and from the Mohawk Government office, including preparation of reports and written correspondence. The incumbent...
Annual Salary: HS07 - $40,266.63 - $41,877.30 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 Regulation79/10 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...
Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na is seeking a fluent individual to work in our Language Nest program beginning as soon as possible. Ideally the candidate would be available for a 35 hour work week (7 hrs./day, 5 days/wk.), however part-time employment will be considered. Living arrangements and travel for anyone outside of Kenhtè:ke is negotiable. The position is directly responsible to provide a 100% Kanyen’kéha speaking environment to pre-school children and through the use of oral language, to provide mentorship to the two Instructors. This is NO...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: Salary: RN/EC The Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team of physicians, mental health/social workers, traditional medicine workers, nurses and dieticians whose work will increase access to primary care and enhance healthy living and quality of life for individuals, families and the community. The Nurse Practitioner will practice within his/her full scope of practice as outlined in the Standards of Practice by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Ordre des infirmieres et infirmers in...
Salary: Nutri – PT; $66,367.02 – $67,121.22 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager and/or the Diabetes Program Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and the delivery of nutrition counseling and education to the community residents of Akwesasne, especially those with diabetes, pre-diabetes and those at high–risk. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics with 3 years of work experience as a Registered Dietitian. • Current registration in good standing...
AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council Attendance B. Moment of silence 2. COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE 3. RULES OF ORDER 4. 2015-2018 COUNCIL INTRODUCTIONS 5. DISCUSSION | General Meeting Postponement/Cancellations Protocol 6. FOLLOW UP | September 24th General Meeting Action Items 7. PRESENTATION | (7:00 p.m.) Walking with Our Sisters 8. UPDATE | CBSA 9. UPDATE | Claims 10. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR 11. RESOLUTIONS A. General Meeting Minutes dated September 24, 2015 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Upcoming District Meetings • Nov. 9th, 6pm, Kawehnoke District, A...
Annual Salary: SP 04 - $53,322.06 - $55,454.94 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible to develop a system for the processing of complaints, and may include investigating or resolving complaints made against the organization. The incumbent will provide management support, expert advice and assistance to the Executive Director and the senior management of the organization and coordinating special projects. The incumbent will participate in committees, working groups and teams....
Division: Legal Job Code: 23-1011 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Open until filled Description of Position: Under the direction of Tribal Council, responsible for legal advice, representation, assistance and support to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, its government, departments and enterprises. General Counsel represents the Tribe in all aspects of tribal government, including, but not limited to, commercial transactions, contracts, gaming, application of environment and natural resources laws and other federal laws relating to Tribal and...
Division: Social Services Job Code: 11-9151.1 Status: Full-time, Exempt, Dependent upon funding Deadline: Kentenhkò:wa/November 20, 2015 Description of Position: Planning, administering and coordinating the daily operations of the Child Advocacy Center. Also responsible for coordinating the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and overseeing the fiscal operations of the center as well as the reporting requirements for any grant funding. In addition, will work toward achieving nationally recognized standards through training and facilitation of the...
Division: Social Services Job Code: 11-9151.1 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kentenhkò:wa/November 20, 2015 Description of Position: Reporting to the Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner of Social Services, the Indian Child Welfare Program Manager ensures that the best interest of Mohawk children are protected and the requirements established in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and appropriate Tribal customs, codes, laws, and policy are implemented. Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or a related discipline is preferred. Ba...
Division: CFS, Three Sisters Job Code: 43-6014 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Kentenhkò:wa/November 20, 2015 Description of Position: Perform routine clerical and administrative functions. Develop a good rapport with team members. Timely, accurate reporting on all documentation, spreadsheets, databases, etc. Qualifications: Associates degree in relevant field with a minimum of two years’ experience. Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and of service delivery system. Able to work independently; strong in...
Position: Per Diem Receptionist/Office Clerk Status: Per Diem Reports to: General Manager The Per Diem Receptionist/Office Clerk is under the direct supervision and direction of the General Manager. This is a per diem (on-call) position and the hours would be for regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. As the first point of contact the receptionist must greet all visitors to CKON in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner. 2. Receptionist answers all incoming calls in a professional and...
