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Submitted by Katsitsionni Fox Salmon River Grade 4 students visited the Akwesasne Cultural Center on November 17th for a tour of exhibits including canoes, basketry and lacrosse. The NNATC Travel Troupe explained the origins of Haudenosaunee social songs and danced with students. This field trip was sponsored by the Salmon River Title VII program. Niawen to Leigh Oakes for organizing this event....
The fifteenth Native American Music Awards (the NAMMYS) once again honoured the best in aboriginal music while showcasing the wide diversity and depth of talent among the nation's indigenous performing artists. And once again this historic event was bypassed by the mainstream media to the loss of the North American public who would have been entertained and enlightened as to the many dimensions of Native music whose artists are the equal to any other professional musician who picks up a...
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Akwesasne, NY - Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) has been dedicated to bringing affordable safe housing to Akwesasne for over 30 years and has recently partnered with the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation (MIHC), and the Tribe's Infrastructure & Planning Department, to provide transitional housing to members of our community. AHA acquired four new and unused mobile homes from FEMA, a disaster relief program. The trailers were remnants of FEMA's Hurricane Katrina Relief effort and were gifted...
The Bombay Fire & Rescue Department (Bombay, New York) accepted a new ambulance thanks in most part to the Town of Bombay's allocation of Casino Compact Funds. The new ambulance arrived on Sunday, November 16th, 2014. The Bombay Department purchased a new 2013 Demers MX164D on a FORD E450 chassis delivered from North Eastern Rescue Vehicles (Syracuse, NY). The purchase is through cooperative efforts between the Bombay FD and the Town of Bombay Board thanks in part to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino...
On October 6th, 2014, New York State Police BCI Investigator Jonathan Garrow presented to the Salmon River Middle School Grade 6 STEM Team during their Monday Morning Meeting. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Throughout the school year, students are actively engaged in project based learning activities, which allow for collaborative engagement within our local communities. As part of the rigorous curriculum, we invite members from different career...
‘INTERPRETATIONS OF SKYWOMAN’ art exhibit now open at the Native North American Travelling College until Jan. 2, 2015. A themed art exhibition showcasing ways that traditional and contemporary artist render Skywoman into an art form. For information call 613-932-9452 THE CREATION STORY From the book LEGENDS OF THE NATIONS Produced by the North American Indian Travelling College THE CREATION STORY The Story comes from the earliest time in our Language - a time when our Language, symbols, beliefs, the world we saw around us, and life as we und...
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The Akwesasne Communicable Disease Working Group is notifying the community that it is still monitoring developments for the Ebola virus. Comprised of Emergency Measures and Health Care professionals, their work is being done through a partially activated Emergency Operations Center between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The Working Group is continuing to learn as much as it can about the virus in their effort to share accurate and up-to-date information to the Akwesasne community. They are also continuing to...
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Submitted by Kaweienón:ni (Margaret) Cook A first meeting was held at the MCA Admin I building to begin gathering lacrosse terminology in Kanien'kéha (Mohawk Language). In attendance were Grand Chief Mike Mitchell, Chiefs Brian David and William Sunday, and two lacrosse greats Ron Thomas and Bobby Delorimiere. The intent of the project is to gather as much lacrosse terminology in the language so it can be revitalized and used by our many young lacrosse players today. We have two local immersion...
Photo taken at Six Nations Ohsweken Arena Bottom row left-right: Steve Thomas Sr., Dave Sunday Sr., Mike Benedict Sr., Dean Martin, Scott Thomas, Oliver Hill, Steve Miller, Steve Thomas Jr. Middle row: John Oakes, Larry King Back row: Simon Mitchell, Darren George, Spooky Burns, Doug Smoke, Stevie Jacobs, Chuck Martin Jr., Pete Burns Sr., Brian Thomas, Gulla Thomas, Dennis Chaussi, Dave White, Randy Hart, Billy Lafrance Niawen to Brian Thomas for sharing this great photo of the champions with...
Division: Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program Salary: $35,214.40-66,976.00 11-9151 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 5, 2014 Description of Position: Work in conjunction with the Clinical Director in the development and implementation of the Outpatient Treatment Component of the Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program. Qualifications: Must be a “qualified health professional” with at least three years’ experience in the provision of alcoholism/chemical dependency services and at lea...
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...
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...
Pay Level: EX 11 $74,612.97 – $77,597.49 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Tehotiiennawa:kon, the incumbent is responsible for the operation, promotion and day-to-day management of the Economic Development program, creating an environment in which business development can prosper. The incumbent will assist in the overall daily operation the Department of Tehotiiennawa:kon and will guide, direct and monitor a comprehensive community and culturally based department that is specific to the management and a...
Raffles – Comedy Show – Band Sat. Nov. 29th Brass Horse Lounge Raffles – Comedy Show – Band Comedian Paul Nardizzi 5pm Dinner Show $20 8pm $15 For Info. contact Dwight Bero 518-358-4848, Gary Bero 518-651-9618 or Carol 315-842-6308...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Events: Nov. 20th – Growing Stronger Class 12:45; Shopping 1:00; Legal Aid 1:30; Nov. 21st Closed; Nov. 24th – bingo 1:00; Nov. 25th – Massage 9:00-2:30; Yoga 10:00; Growing Stronger Class 12:45; Shopping 1:00; Nov. 26th – Vitals 10:00; ALED Group 10:30; Book Club 12:00; Nov. 27th Closed IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the Elderly 613-575-2507 Thank you for the participation and generosity on our Trivia Night! Thursday Community bingo News: Progressive Games - Mini Jackpot $570, Jackpot...
Mass Intentions November 21 – 27, 2014 •Friday, November 21 at 12:10 Offered for Viola Rourke Requested by Jill and Dave Frey •Saturday, November 22 at 4:00pm Offered for Marlene Arquette 2nd Anniversary From the funeral collection •Sunday, November 23 at 10:00am Offered for Bruce P. Jackson 3rd Anniversary Requested by the family •Tuesday, November 25 at 6:00pm Offered for Agnes Lazore Requested by Elaine and the grandchildren •Wednesday, November 26 at 9:30am Offered for Pauline Boots From the funeral collection •Thursday, November 27 a...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has scheduled its district meetings for the month of November: Kana:takon District Meeting Monday, November 24th Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility Atrium 6 p.m. Council encourages community members to attend the meetings to receive updates of information. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please do not hesitate to call the Mohawk Government office at (613) 575-2250....
Fri. Nov. 21st No Doctor Mon. Nov. 24th No Doctor Tues. Nov. 25th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Wed. Nov. 26th Dr. Young 8:30-11:30-walk-in Thurs. Nov. 27th Dr. Tremblay 1:00-3:00-walk-in...
Fri. Nov. 21st Dr. Forson Women’s Clinic 8:30-11:00-by appt. Mon. Nov. 24th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:00-walk-in Tues. Nov. 25th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:00-by appt. Wed. Nov. 26th Dr. Forson 2:00-3:30-walk-in 5:00-6:30-by appt. Thurs. Nov. 27th No Doctor...
For ACS Akwesasne Pool League players traveling to Las Vegas Nationals 2015 Sat. November 22 At Brass Horse Lounge 3pm start – doors open 2pm #20. Double Elimination Men’s – Women’s – Scotch Doubles – Bring a Partner...
PO Box 101- Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Or PO Box 1043-Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...
KANA:TAKON FLU CLINICS: Fri. Nov. 21st at Kanonhkwatsheri:io 8:30-3:30 Wed. Nov. 26th at Kanonhkwatsheri:io 8:30-3:30 Fri. Nov. 28th at Kanonhkwatsheri:io 8:30-3:30 TSI SNAIHNE FLU CLINICS Thurs. Nov. 20th at Snye Recreation Center 4:00-7pm Tues. Nov. 25th at Snye Recreation Center 4:00-7pm For more information contact the Community Health Nurses @ 613-575-2341 ext.3220...
