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8 yr old Kahonwaseh Cook shot his first buck. Approx. weight 190 pounds. Using a Marlin lever action 30-30 with a Leopold scope. One shot severed the deer's aorta. The animal died instantaneously in its tracks. Paul McGrath butchered the buck....
National Child Day Celebrated with Free Ice Time...
Akwesasne - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has authorized an allotment of funds for heating assistance to be allocated on January 6, 2014 to eligible households residing within the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Assistance requires a new application be received by Wednesday, December 31, 2013. Eligibility for the fuel allotment/heating assistance includes the following: * the applicant must reside within the jurisdiction of the SRMT * applicants must be responsible for payment of the household’s heating source account * applicants must provide current Tri...
Artists from Akwesasne participated in the St. Lawrence Arts Council Artist Tour on Sun. November 10th at the Senior Center. Photos courtesy of Jenna Herne....
The weather outside turned frightful but no one attending the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ event hosted by the Kawehnoke Recreation committee was intimidated by this. Visitors to the recreation center were treated to a wide variety of items from local craftspeople on Saturday and Sunday. Beaded items, one-of-a-kind Christmas decorations, leatherwork, mitts, raffles for medical expenses, jewelry, moccasins, baked goods and fine art were displayed on vendors’ tables. Some vendors stayed for the one d...
IN MEMORY OF/DONATED BY: Landon Christopher Day –The Thompsons Edwin Benedict – Betty, Sara, Meme & Lisa David Minnie & Angus Delormier – Katsitsiiostha, Laura, Darlene & Sonja Donation by Mamie David Ernest & Salli Benedict – ONAKE Corporation & Bernice Lazore Joseph & Barbara – Bernadine, Jenny & Jerry Their Family – The Seymour Family Donation by – Kawehnoke Rec, Gloria & Tracy “Uncle Wash” - Nieces & Nephews “Game Day” Wreath – Akwesasne Wolves Hockey Club “Snowman Wreath” – Tri-district El...
A Will and Estate Planning Workshop was held on Sunday, November 24th at the St. Regis Recreation Center in Kanatakon. The presentation was done by Wendy McDonald, Estates Facilitator, and Karakwenta Lazore, Lands & Estates Officer for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Office of Vital Statistics. Also on hand to answer questions was Leona Delormier, Program Manager, of OVS. Many important topics were discussed concerning settling a family members estate. Including information on what's an estate...
Listen to CKON for World Aids Day, December 2, 2013 Facts about HIV/AIDS What is AIDS? – AIDS is a disease in which the immune system breaks down. People who have AIDS are likely to develop serious infections and cancer. These infections, called “opportunistic infections” are not usually seen in people whose immune system is intact. What does AIDS stand for? – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome What is HIV? – AIDS is caused by a virus known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This virus is what destroys the immune system. HIV can also invade...
Student Submission...
Thomas L. Stacey, 63 of Akwesasne, NY, was arrested by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police on Sunday, November 24 and charged with one count of forcible touching and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from an alleged Nov. 23 incident. Police are not naming the alleged victim due to the nature of the allegations. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court where an order of protection was put in place and given orders to reappear on a later date. Steven B. Cook, 57 of Hogansburg was ticketed by Tribal Police for...
1. The Washington DC area is the homeland of which native nations? 2. Which of the four major sports were invented by Native people? 3. Which football teams played the first game in which the forward pass was legal? 4. Who was the quarterback that invented the spiral pass? 5. Who was the first president of the National Football League? 6. Which pro football player also played professional baseball, was a two time Olympic gold medalist and the most feared running back of his time? 7. Which Native athlete was the true “greatest” of all time? 8....
Notice Regarding Collectiva Announcement: An Announcement being circulated on Facebook regarding a decision of settlement amounts for the Quebec Fuel Tax Settlement is fictitious. These amounts have NOT YET been determined. No date has been announced for the distribution of checks. Please check the Collectiva.ca website or MCA’s Facebook page for any official notifications....
Three young Akwesasne women attended a lacrosse camp held November 20th at the Manley Field House, Syracuse University. Mirabella Lazore (Gr. 7 J.W. Leary, Massena), Erin Francis (Freshman, SU Women's Lax) and Jacelyn Lazore (Gr. 8 J.W. Leary, Massena). Mirabella & Jacelyn attended the camp while Erin helped coach along with other girls from her team. Good times!!! Photo by Debbie Francis....
If you know a good candidate for our new column “Community Service Spotlight” contact us at [email protected]. Since these individuals serve the community so well, it is often hard for them to make the time to sit down with us. If you know someone who should be recognized, send us this information: for the article we would like to know their job title, things they want people to know about their job, what the hardest part of their job is and favorite aspects of their job. A picture is also recommended so the community can recognize them for...
Students at the St. Regis Mohawk School Year Unknown These photos were from the family of a Mr. Edward Palmer 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....
Students at the St. Regis Mohawk School Year Unknown These photos were from the family of a Mr. Edward Palmer 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....
Division: Early Childhood Development Program Salary: $20,966.40 – 37,003.20 25-9041 Status: Per Diem, Non-Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 13, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Education Supervisor, the Substitute is responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development. Qualifications: A High School Diploma with a minimum of 1 year expe...
Division: Early Childhood Development Program Salary: $20,966.40 – 37,003.20 25-9041 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 13, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Education Coordinator, the Teacher Aide/Bus Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of the children enrolled within the Head Start Facility, school bus and on field trips and assisting in the classroom as deemed necessary. Qualifications: A High School Diploma with a Commercial Driver’s License with six mont...
Division: IHS, Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Program Salary: $28,912 – 49,774.40 21-1011 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 6, 2013 Description of Position: To 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 l...
Division: ECDP, Child Care Program Salary: $31,907.20 - 60,652.80 25-9031 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 6, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Program Manager, the Education Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that programming is age appropriate, meets best practice standards and enhances each child’s individual level of development. This person acts as a mentor for the teaching staff by modeling best practices in the classroom, over seeing curriculum development and program im...
Division: Early Childhood Development Program Salary: $23,732.80 – 42,910.40 25-2011 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 6, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Education Supervisor, the Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands-on, age-appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in early...
Division: ECDP, Child Care Program Salary: $23,732.80 – 42,910.40 25-2011 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 6, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Childcare Education Supervisor 0-3, the Childcare Teacher is responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development. Qualifications: A Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Chil...
Division: DSS, Three Sisters Program Salary: $20,966.40 – 39,852.80 21-1093 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 6, 2013 Description of Position: Responsible for advocating and supporting victims of family violence, carry a multiple caseload, offering support when victims enter the safe home and transportation when required. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Trib...
Program: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Reports to: Sandra Rourke, Secondary Services Coordinator Location: AMBE Foundations & Iohahi:io Term: January 6 – June 27, 2014 FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the AMBE Secondary Services Coordinator the Student Support Worker will provide social and academic support to students in Grades 9-12 at AMBE Foundations and the TR Leger Program at Iohahi:io as well as be a liaison between AMBE, the Upper Canada DSB, TR Leger Cornwall Campus, MCA Health, MCA Department of C...
Salary Level: HS – Salary Under Review SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Community Support / Resource Development Unit Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the development and delivery of various primary prevention and community support services and for facilitation of self-help group development. QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) year Degree/Diploma in Social or Behavioral Sciences (i.e., Psychology, Law and Security, Criminal Justice, Child & Youth Worker) with one (1) year experience in the social and/or prevention ser...
