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  • Before Winter, Check Windshield Washer Reservoir, Wipers and Defrosters

    Nov 9, 2017

    Fill your windshield washer reservoir. You can go through a lot of windshield wiper fluid fairly quickly in a single snowstorm, so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature might send your way. • Completely fill your vehicle’s reservoir before the first snow hits. • Use high-quality, “no-freeze” fluid. • Buy extra to keep on hand in your vehicle. Check your windshield wipers and defrosters. Safe winter driving depends on achieving and maintaining the best visibility possible. • Make sure your windshield wipers work and replace worn blades. • Con...

  • NYS AG Dissolves Shell Charity Intended to Help Vietnam Veterans

    Nov 9, 2017

    NYS Attorney General Schneiderman announced a multistate settlement that dissolves VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois nonprofit corporation that used deceptive telemarketing solicitations falsely claiming that the charity was funding veterans services, medical facilities, and treatment in donors’ states, including New York. In fact, less than five percent of funds raised went to any charitable programs. The settlement, joined by 24 states, requires the appointment of a receiver to dissolve VietNow. The settlement also obtains i...

  • Movember Challenge

    Nov 9, 2017

    Wanted, your best moustache face! Grow it, draw it, or stick one on. Pictures MUST include: • Moustaches (fake or real) •Any health message on how you can create awareness for Men’s Health. Individual and group/family categories Displayed in MCA Community Health hallway and voted on by staff/community November 1-30, 2017. Winners will be drawn on November 30th at 3:30pm. To enter send your pictures to [email protected] or they can be dropped off at the Community Health Office by 12pm November 30. For more information contact 613-5...

  • 8 Healthy-Sounding Foods That Aren't

    Nov 9, 2017

    Fat-Free Salad Dressing It sounds virtuous, but fat-free salad dressing is a health-food don’t. If you check the ingredient list you’ll see that this product is essentially sugar water, with flavor added. Do yourself a favor and whip up a quick vinaigrette. The oil will help it taste better, be more satisfying, and help you absorb the fat-soluble vitamins in salad greens and other vegetables. Cream of Wheat You could do worse, when it comes to cereal. Straight-up Cream of Wheat is fortified with vitamins and minerals and has no added sug...

  • Facts about Blood Donation

    Nov 9, 2017

    • An estimated 60% of New Yorkers are eligible to donate blood, but only 4% actually donate annually. • You can donate whole blood every eight weeks. • There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O. AB is the universal recipient; O Negative is the universal donor. • Platelets from your blood support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other illnesses a chance to live. • If all blood donors gave just two to four times a year, it would significantly help prevent blood shortages. • A single pint of blood could save up to four lives....

  • Food Skills for Families

    Nov 9, 2017

    Plan – Shop – Cook – Save Three dates/locations to choose from: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 – Kawehno:ke CIA 3 Building – 4:30-6:00pm Wednesday, November 29, 2017 – Snye Recreation Center – 10:00-11:30am Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – Kana:takon Health Facility – 2:00-3:30pm Come learn how to make tasty nutritious and budget friendly meals for the whole family! • Meal Planning • Food Prep Tips • Easy & Affordable Recipes • Light snacks and samples provided. Limited space! Reserve your place: 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....

  • AHKWESAHSNE HOMEMAKERS CONTACT INFORMATION

    Nov 9, 2017

    The Ahkwesahsne Homemakers would like to share their contact information. Anyone wishing to reserve the facility must contact: Stephanie Lazore-Cole: 315-600-7756 Ahkwesahsne Homemakers: 613-575-1464 or email: [email protected]...

  • Yoga is Back at Nicandri Nature Center!

    Nov 9, 2017

    Every Wednesday until further notice! 9:00 AM 10:15 am 19 Robinson Bay Rd. Massena Back by popular demand, join Marie from 9:00 to 10:30 am every Wednesday morning! We have the mats, blocks, and straps for those who need to use them, just bring yourselves and a friend! Joel’s Woods Walk starts at the end of Marie’s class, some of you may want to join the group and go on the walk! [email protected] 315-705-5022...

  • JOM Basketball, 2001

    Nov 9, 2017

    Back row L-R: Jeremy Alvarez, Stefan Lyons, Woody Laughing, Kennedy Benedict & Tom Cook. Front row L-R: Darren Cook, Carlito Alvarez, Levi Cook, Kylor Cook & Chad Hart. Missing: Coach Rudy Hart. 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 Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their...

  • Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation Position Available

    Nov 9, 2017

    Position: Title – Housekeeper Department – Maintenance Status – Non-Exempt, Part-time as needed Salary – $10.30 per hour Deadline – Apply by November 13, 2017 4:00 pm Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment Summary: The Housekeeper assigned to the Maintenance Dept. will clean vacated units for the Apartments in Rooseveltown and McGee Road as they occur. Incumbent will follow detailed checklist for each unit cleaning including but limited to kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living room, entrance by washing, vacuum or mop floor...

  • ACADEMIC MANAGER, IOHAHIIO

    Nov 9, 2017

    POSITION SUMMARY: As the Academic Manager at Iohahi:io, you will lead AMBE’s Post-Secondary and Adult Education learning and student support programs to ensure a quality, culturally relevant, community and student needs based, vibrant learning environment. Your work and that of your team will have a tremendous impact and result in increased student success, new and innovative educational pathways and opportunities for community members. In this role, you will report to the AMBE Associate Director of Post-Secondary and Adult learning. You w...

  • Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation Position Available

    Nov 9, 2017

    Title: Administrative Assistant Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $12 per hour Closing Date: November 13, 2017 4:00 pm. Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment Duties consist of the following: • Greet clients by phone and in person direct to their destination • Log and route all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries • Minute taking for MIHC and HHDFCI Board and staff meetings • Clerical work, manage Board Room Rental • Assist in Finance Department and Housing Programs • Assist...

  • NATIVE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL WORKER

    Nov 9, 2017

    Salary Level: SP9 $44,369.07-$46,143.84 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director and Court Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for providing professional probationary case work and enforcement services for adults and youth courts in Ontario, Quebec, New York State, Mohawk Court, Ontario Board of Parole and Quebec Federal Board of Parole. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary education courses in the field of Rehabilitative Criminal Justice, Law and Security or Social Work. • Valid driver’s license. SKILLS • Interpe...

  • Mending Broken Hearts Children's Group

    Nov 9, 2017

    Beginning November 13th to December 19th, 2017 Held on Mondays afterschool from 3:00pm to 5:00pm At the Kateri Hall Open to ages 8-11 years old Snacks provided/Parents pick-up Purpose of the group: To create a safe and nurturing environment that will help children express their feelings about losses they have experienced in their lives. To teach new coping strategies to help process their losses. Space limited to 10. To register contact Vickie Horne or Joey David at ACFS at 613-575-2341 ext. 3139....

  • FAMILY WELL-BEING PROGRAM COORDINATOR

    Nov 9, 2017

    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and administration of unit operations, and for the execution, monitoring of primary prevention and Outreach services/programs to the community. QUALIFICATIONS: • University Degree in the Social Field, with two (2) years supervisory experience in the social work field and experience working in a 24 hour crisis center. OR • 2 year College Diploma in the Social/Addiction Field, with three (3) years supervisory experience in...

  • Tota News

    Nov 9, 2017

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Nov. 11th Leona Cook, James Arquette, Jeb Beeson, Doris Cook & Leona Delormier Nov. 12th Dan Jacobs Nov. 14th Shirley Swamp & Cecile Briggs Events: Nov. 9th – Tai Chi for Arthritis-10:00; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Christmas Enchantment-11:30; Nov. 10th – Closed for Veteran’s Day; Nov. 13th – Arthritis Exercise Program-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo (Kahnawake arriving)-1:00; Nov. 14th – Tai Chi for Arthritis-10:00; Club Meeting-10:00; Box Lunch Bingo-11:...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Nov 9, 2017

    Friday, November 10, 2017, 12:10 pm - Offered for Manfred Ransom, Memorial Mass from the funeral collection. Saturday, November 11, 2017, 4:00 pm - Offered for Mary and Richard Thompson and sons Clarence and Stewart Thompson, Memorial Mass requested by Katherine Thompson and her brothers and sisters. Sunday, November 12, 2017, 10:00 am - Offered for Rita Swamp, First Anniversary from the funeral collection. Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 7:00 pm - Offered for Nancy Thompson, Memorial Mass from the funeral collection. Wednesday, November 15, 2017,...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Nov 9, 2017

    In order for the Akwesasne Membership Board to determine if an application for Akwesasne Membership will be approved or denied, the Board must consider the following criteria: a) Whether the applicant was born in the community b) Commitment to Mohawk culture, traditions, lifestyle, and knowledge of language and customs c) Individual or family ties to Members of the community d) Member of a Clan e) Degree of involvement in the affairs of the community f) Reasons for wanting to be a member This criteria is in Section 11 of the Akwesasne...

  • REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR SNOW PLOWING AT CKON/INDIAN TIME BUILDING

    Nov 9, 2017

    This request for quotes (RFQ) is an invitation to prospective Mohawk businesses to submit quotes for the provision of snow plowing, shoveling and sanding the sidewalks at the CKON and Indian Time building. The RFQ is issued by CKON Radio and Indian Time. Plowing, shoveling and sanding will be required prior to 6 a.m. daily. On heavy snow days the sidewalks and driveway should be re-visited during the work day for additional snow removal. There is heavy pedestrian traffic going in and out of CKON and Indian Time and safety is crucial. Quotes...

  • "Draft Good Standing Policy" Meeting Being Held November 14th

    Nov 9, 2017

    AKWESASNE — At the end of 2016, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe convened three public meetings to discuss the need to develop of a “Good Standing Policy.” These brainstorming sessions with the community were successful, with input provided on what good standing means for the Tribe. This led to internal research and the review of processes to determine the possibility of a policy. Following these steps in policy development, a Good Standing Policy was drafted. Before the Tribe moves any further, it would like to reconvene with the community to re...

  • Presentations by Darren Bonaparte

    Nov 9, 2017

    The St. Regis Mohawk Seniors Club will be hosting presentations on history and culture by Darren Bonaparte this November. Darren is the creator of the Wampum Chronicles website, the author of two books, and has given talks at schools, universities, historical sites and museums for over 18 years. Topics will cover the Haudenosaunee use of wampum, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the Seven Nations of Canada, Colonel Louis Cook, Jake Ice, and lots more. Presentations will take place at the St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center on November 15th, 16th, and 20th...

  • COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS PRESENTS "LETS TALK ABOUT CANCER"

    Nov 9, 2017

    Thursday, November 16, 2017 St. Regis Recreation Center 5pm-7pm Join us to hear Gabriel Hall share his story about how he dealt with cancer and the people who were important in his journey. 5:00pm Presentation-part 1 5:45pm Dinner 6:15pm Presentation-part 2 Cancer may be hard to talk about, but not talking about it is even harder. For more information call-613-575-2341 ext. 3220....

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

    Nov 9, 2017

    The PICKUP date for: Kana:takon @ the St. Regis Recreation Center is Tuesday, NOVEMBER 21th, 2017 from 11am-4pm. Tsi Snaihne @ the Recreation is Tuesday, NOVEMBER 21th, 2017 from 1:00-5:00pm. Kawehno:ke @ the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena is Wednesday, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2017 from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions please call CARLEE OAKES in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....

  • Veteran's Day

    Nov 9, 2017

    All of the offices and programs of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will be closed on Friday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 10th for Veteran’s Day....

  • AMBE Seeking Interested Community Member from the District of Kana:takon

    Nov 9, 2017

    The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) is seeking an interested community member from the district of Kana:takon to fill the remaining term up to Seskeha/August 31, 2018 in the role of Board Member. Are you interested in making a difference in your child’s (grandchild’s) education? Are you an enrolled member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne? Are you at least 18 years of age? Are you a resident of Kana:takon for the last six (6) months? Then consider a seat on the Board of Education. Please note you cannot be an employee of AMBE. The Boa...

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