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  • Old Moccasin Dance

    Nov 6, 2014

    The Old Moccasin Dance was originally called an Apple Dance, which was a ceremony dance (the Fruit Dance). The purpose of this dance was changed throughout time to what we now know as the Old Moccasin Dance. The steps are as follows; • The dance starts out with two male partners; they will get up as soon as the song starts. If you listen to the drum it will tell you when to begin dancing, usually after the intro beat. • When you hear the slow beat that will be the time to change places with you...

  • Vote On-Line for the 15th Annual Native American

    Nov 6, 2014

    www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com. Winner announced on November 14, 2014 at the Seneca Allegany Events Center and streamed live on ww.FNX.org...

  • We Love Visitors!

    Nov 6, 2014

    Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...

  • Truck Stop # 9 Scarecrow Contest

    Derrick Lafrance|Nov 6, 2014

    Truck Stop # 9 held a Scarecrow contest with the judging held last Wednesday Oct. 29. The results are first place to Brenda Cook, second place went to Kawisahawi Lazore and third place was Tazazz Oakes....

  • Ebola: Just the Facts, not Fiction

    Nov 6, 2014

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) have teamed up to create a Communicable Disease Working Group to provide information and respond to questions about Ebola. It is comprised of knowledgeable personnel from both community governments including Emergency Measures, the Emergency Planning Office and the Department of Health. The Working Group has been assembled to share factual and up-to-date information about the disease; such as the fact that Ebola can only be transmitted through contact with INFECTED...

  • November is Epilepsy Awareness Month!

    Nov 6, 2014

    November is Epilepsy Awareness Month!...

  • Taken on Cook Road - Year Unknown

    Nov 6, 2014

    Alec Arquette and Marie Cook Niawen to Derrick Lafrance for sharing this photo with our readers. They are Derrick's mother's parents. 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....

  • Mohawk Lesson

    Nov 6, 2014

    Mohawk Lesson...

  • NATIVE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS WORKER

    Nov 6, 2014

    FULL-TIME TERM POSITION (One Year) AKWESASNE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Annual Salary: Pay Level SP-09 $42,430.90 - $44,128.13 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director. The incumbent is to assist with the community supervision of Native Offenders and responsible for providing professional probationary case work and enforcement services for adults from Akwesasne as well as Aboriginal Offenders residing outside the territory of Akwesasne. QUALIFICATIONS: Post-Secondary three-year degree in the field of Criminal Justice, Law and...

  • Human Resource Generalist/Benefits Specialist

    Nov 6, 2014

    Division: Administration – Human Resources Salary: $29,640.00 – 66,976.00 13-1071 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 21, 2014 Description of Position: Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Benefits Specialist is responsible for the benefit activities for approximately 630 tribal employees. The Human Resource Benefits Specialist assumes responsibility for developing, monitoring and ensuring that all benefit programs are operating within guidelines of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe policies and proc...

  • Master Teacher Position – Fishing and River Use

    Nov 6, 2014

    Division: Env – Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program Salary: $27,518.40 – 85,779.20 25-1062 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 21, 2014 Description of Position: Primary responsibility of the Master will be to work with the Apprentices on a daily basis, instructing them on traditional cultural practices of Fishing and River Use. Qualifications: Knowledge of traditional activity: Fishing and River Use. Must be physically capable of performing the required tasks related to the traditional activity; i.e. walking long dist...

  • Forestry/Conservation Technician

    Nov 6, 2014

    Division: Environment Salary: $37,918.40 - 48,568.00 19-4093 Status: Seasonal (Possibility of Permanent) Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 1, 2014 Description of Position: Performing forestry measurements, tree identification, forest management skills, an understanding and practical application of forest pest management identification, use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies for data acquisition, analysis and mapping. Qualifications: Minimum, A.A.S. degree in forestry or...

  • American Indian Community House HIVAIDS Program COMMUNITY EDUCATOR

    Nov 6, 2014

    ACT NOW Program Site Akwesasne Business Center Please visit our website site for application details: www://www.aich.orgjob-bouard/aich-hiv-aids-program-akwesasne-ny-community-educator applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM, November 14, 2014...

  • MASSENA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

    Nov 6, 2014

    On Wednesday, November 19th, Massena Central High School will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Students will be dismissed at 10:45 AM in order to make this extra time available for conferences. AM BOCES students will be attending BOCES at Seaway Tech on November 19 and will return in time for the early dismissal bus. PM students may attend but will have to arrange their own transportation and get permission from their teacher at Seaway Tech. Students cannot drive on their own...

  • North Country Public Radio Job Posting Digital Content Producer

    Nov 6, 2014

    North Country Public Radio, based in Canton, New York is seeking a talented and dynamic Digital Content Producer who will create compelling digital-original content for web and social media. The ideal candidate will have a journalism background, a high level of competency with the tools of web production, deep knowledge of social media best practices, extensive experience in publishing digital content, and understand the advantages that various platforms have for effective digital storytelling. This position offers competitive salary and...

  • CKON Job Announcement Experienced Sales Representative

    Nov 6, 2014

    Term: Part-time Salary: Commission Based Reports to: CKON General Manager Position Description: Under the direction and supervision of the CKON General Manager the Sales Representative will: 1. Identify and solicit potential advertising clients. 2. Provide clients with a presentation on the benefits of CKON radio advertising. 3. Determine with the Traffic Coordinator and the Program Manager the schedule of a client’s commercial, sponsorship, etc. 4. Prepare a CKON Sales Contract with the clients. 5. Work with client to compose advertising s...

  • Tota News

    Nov 6, 2014

    TOTA NEWS TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Events: Nov. 6th Growing Stronger Class -12:45; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Nov. 7th Computer Skills-10:00; Green Food Bag Deadline; Nov. 10th Club Meeting-10:00; Bingo-1:00; Growing Stronger Class-12:45; Nov. 11th Closed; Nov. 12th Rideau Carleton Raceway Trip-10:00; ALED Group-10:30; Nutrition Education-11:15; Nov. 13th Haircuts-10:00; Advisory Board Meeting-10:30: Growing Stronger Class-12:45; Shopping-1:00 IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the Elderly 613-575-2507 Tota...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Nov 6, 2014

    Mass Intentions November 7th – Nov 13th 2014 5:00pm Holy Hour 6:00pm Mass •Friday, November 7 at 5:00pm Holy Hour 6:00pm Mass Offered for Lorretta Oakes-Thompson Requested by the family •Saturday, November 8 at 4:00pm Offered for Margaret Tarbell Requested by friends of the family •Sunday, November 9 at 10:00am Offered for Ida Garrow Requested by her grand nieces •Tuesday, November 11 at 6:00pm Offered for Charles Lazore Requested by the family •Wednesday, November 12 at 12:10pm Offered for Noel Morahan Requested by Shari & Donna •Thursday,...

  • MOIRA'S 35th ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING FAIR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH MOIRA FIREHOUSE AND THE METHODIST CHURCH

    Nov 6, 2014

    1:00-3:00 Over 80 vendors The Holiday Kitchen will serve chili, homemade soup, Cabbage and noodles, BBQ on a Bun A candy Shoppe and Bake Shoppe will also be available And much more!...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Nov 6, 2014

    Fri. Nov. 7th No Doctor Mon. Nov. 10th No Doctor Tues. Nov. 11th Closed Wed. Nov. 12th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Thurs. Nov. 13th Dr. Tremblay 1:00-3:00-walk-in...

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

    Nov 6, 2014

    Fri. Nov. 7th Dr. Forson Men’s Clinic 8:30-11:00-by appt. Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-12:00-walk-in 2:30-3:30-by appt. Mon. Nov. 10th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:00-walk-in Tues. Nov. 11th Closed Wed. Nov. 12th Dr. Forson 2:00-3:30-walk-in 5:00-6:30-by appt. Thurs. Nov. 13th No Doctor...

  • Sat. November 8th Turkey Trot at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk/Stroll at Generations Park

    Nov 6, 2014

    Registration & Pledge sheets available at The Boys & Girls Club & Kanonhkwat’sheri:io. 10am. All proceeds go to the Akwesasne Basket Drive Raffles, door prizes, candy apples, refreshments, no age limit, toy donation drop-off...

  • ELDERS ANNOUNCEMENT

    Nov 6, 2014

    The Snye Recreation would like to invite the Elders of the Community to this year’s 10th Christmas Enchantment. This will take place on Thursday, November 13th. We will be serving Corn Soup and Biscuits at Noon and then afterwards Elders will be able to view the beautiful display of over 40 themed Christmas Trees. Tickets will be available for purchase. This year as part of our 10th Anniversary; for $5.00 you will get ten tickets to use on a chance to win a tree, Plus 2 door-prize tickets for a chance to win $1,000.00! As part of our 10th y...

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

    Nov 6, 2014

    The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Box for the month of NOVEMBER is Friday, NOVEMBER 7th, 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

    Nov 6, 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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