A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Indigenous people attending the Earthwalk Environmental Council in Sydney on environmental destruction. Seated L-R: Chief Leon Shenandoah, Onondaga clan mother Alice Papineau-Dewasenta and Judy Swamp Standing L-R: Maori leader James Fox and Chief Jake Swamp, founder of the Tree of Peace Society. 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 p...
Computers have evolved in the past 60 years from room-sized machines to mobile hand held devices. Prices also shrunk with the machine size, so it’s no surprise that cheap and pervasive computing is entering mainstream options. Raspberry Pi is a linux box the size of a credit card that is scheduled to go on sale before the end of this February. It boasts multi-media features of an original Xbox console, general processing power of a Pentium II/III, and 1080p video playback. It includes a single USB port and 128 MB of memory. You can spend an e...
WASHINGTON — Refunds totaling more than $1 billion may be waiting for one million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2008, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the money, a return for 2008 must be filed with the IRS no later than Tuesday, April 17, 2012. The IRS estimates that half of these potential 2008 refunds are $637 or more. Some people may not have filed because they had too little income to require filing a tax return even though they had taxes withheld from their wages or made q...
When out shopping you look for the best bargains, the best item and of course if the best item is at the best sale price then that’s good for you. Now, you have a great item at a great (sale) price, the question is – do you need it? Consumer Report, a great magazine for reporting the best items whether it be kitchen, car, or food, it has the best “gadgets” for you. Here they are (only a few). Best Juicer: the Chef ‘n juicster has a large reamer and can handle most fruits. The container component has a built-in measuring cup so you can alway...
Niawen:kowa to all participants in this year’s 2012 Akwesasne Winter Carnival Photo Contest. We had a wonderful response to this year’s event, and we appreciate all the entries. The photos were all precious and it’s always hard to narrow them down to the top six but after all votes were in and counted the winners were determined. I would like to thank the staff of Akwesasne Child and Family Services and the staff at Kanonhkwatsheri:io that were able to come out and vote for the contest, it wa...
Name: Warryn Francis Ingle Born: Monday, February 13, 2012 Weight: 10 lbs. 4 ozs Length: 20.5 inches Parents: Brooke Mitchell and Francis Ingle Siblings: Raiyah & Callyn Maternal Grandparents: Deana Mitchell Paternal Grandparents: Louise & Steve Ingle...
Division: IHS, Dental Clinic Salary: $23,732.80 – 34,361.60 43-6013 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 9, 2012 Description of Position: Perform various Clerical/Administrative duties typing, filing, etc. Manage scheduling for the dental department and ensure referrals are processed. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years prior experience as a Receptionist. Current CPR/BLS certification. Obtain complete job descriptions online at www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources : Community Building 51...
Division: DSS, 3 Sisters Program Salary: $28,204.80 – 51,022.40 43-1011 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 9, 2012 Description of Position: Operate and manage program office by providing timely, accurate reports on all documentation, spreadsheets, databases, etc. Qualifications: An Associate degree from an accredited college or university with two years work experience in managing an office setting or High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years documented work experience in managing an office and its operations. Demonstr...
Division: Environment Salary: $23,150.40 – 51,022.40 19-4061 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 9, 2012 Description of Position: This position is primarily for the operation, maintenance and calibration of ambient air quality instruments for the protection of the Akwesasne Community. Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED OR 2-yr degree in environmental science or environmental studies; natural science; physical science preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clea...
Division: Community & Family Services Salary: $17,680 – 36,108.80 21-1093 Status: Full-time & Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 19, 2012 Description of Position: Assist adults and children with developmental disabilities complete activities of daily living at the person’s home or in a daytime non-residential facility. 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 Tribe’s Fleet Policy....
Division: Environment Salary: $34,361.60 – 62,171.20 13-1041 Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 19, 2012 Description of Position: The Environmental Compliance Inspector is responsible for inspecting and monitoring for compliance of all Tribal Environmental laws, also the ensuring compliance with tribal laws regulating the transportation, storage and disposal of solid wastes, hazardous waste and the illegal disposal of regulated medical waste. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Science, Engineering or Environmental Te...
Division: Family Support, Disabilities Service Dept. Salary: $26,187.20 - 42,910.40 Status: Full-time,Exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 19, 2012 Description of Position: Supervise, plan, organize and coordinate activities of direct support staff involved in providing services to developmentally disabled individuals. Work with, teach, plan, organize and coordinate programming for developmentally disabled. Qualifications: A minimum of an Associates Degree in Human Services or a related field and a minimum of three years of documented...
Division: Dept. of Community & Family Services, Family Support Salary: $39,852.80 – 60,652.80 29-1111 Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 19, 2012 Description of Position: Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the health portion of programming for the Disabilities Services Department. Manages the health care needs of all consumers residing in the IRA Program to ensure all necessary screenings and all areas of health care are being met. Serve as an advocate to al...
Local company is searching for an outgoing person to represent them in the community. The job title is Ambassador, the companies are Dunkin’ Donuts in Clinton, Franklin, Essex and St Lawrence Counties, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell and Papa John’s in Malone. I need an assistant to coordinate and activate events in the community. Please contact Lynn St Pierre at 518 578-6693 or e-mail ambassador@whitemgtcorp.com . The job is part-time and scheduling very flexible....
Indian Time is looking for an editor to ensure the smooth and complete operation in the production of the newspaper. Duties include: - Meet weekly with staff to discuss and schedule news stories and other articles for publication. -Provide direction and guidance to editorial staff including reporters, photographers, typesetters and layout artists. -Meet deadlines, review materials for publication, correct all articles and work with community to help develop newsworthy articles. -Write editorials that stimulate thought while maintaining...
Duties: -Photograph and report on community events for Indian Time newspaper. -Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word, and email for submission and Editor’s approval. -Must meet a Monday, noon deadline. -Maintain research and resource files. -Maintain photograph files. -Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. -Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. Qualification: -Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. -Must have c...
Annual Salary: Pay Band 4 $30,959.84 - $38,116.14 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Recreation and Leisure Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation and implementation of activities and programs designed to meet the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of the residents. QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate, diploma or degree from an approved program in the areas of recreation/leisure studies, activation, kinesiology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, social service worker,...
Hourly Salary: Class # 1 - $37,461.39 - $49,348.96 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for operational tasks related to treatment and delivery of potable water for our community and treatment and discharge of wastewater for our environment. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent with one year operational experience in an Operator-in-Training in a Class 1 or higher Water/Wastewater facility. Certified in or able to achieve within a specified timeframe a Water and...
Annual Salary: RN 01 $59,445.96 – $78,044.55 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates quality of patient care and patient outcomes as they relate to communicable diseases, infections; collects, prepares and analyzes infection data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff; serves as a resource to all departments and personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a Uni...
Department: Security Reports To: Security Shift Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Date: Wednesday February 29, 2012 Closing Date: Wednesday March 14, 2012 @ 4:00pm SUMMARY: Protects company assets and provides a safe environment for guests and associates. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: ·Exhibits a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with the public and fellow associates. ·Provides security at various postings in gaming facility to maintain order through company regulations & policies. ...
Department: Finance Reports To: Director of Finance FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary) Date: Wednesday February 22, 2012 Closing Date: Wednesday March 7, 2012 @4pm SUMMARY: Responsible to perform analysis of Akwesasne Mohawk Casino’s operations, operational efficiency and profitability on an on-going basis ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Exhibits a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with our guests and fellow associates. • Participate in the analysis of proposed AMC projects to assess financial viabi...
Annual Salary: RN 01 $59,445.96 – $78,044.55 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Working within the context of a multi-disciplinary public health team, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) will be required to plan, organize, develop and deliver health education and health promotion programs and health intervention programs and/or services to community residents. The CHN will establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, community leaders, colleagues and representatives of other agencies and service providers. Through home visits a...
Annual Salary: Pay Band 7 $41,956.77 – $58,587.09 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and the delivery of nutrition counseling and education to the community residents of Akwesasne QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited University, and membership in the Ontario and/or Quebec Dietetic Professional Ordres and Dietitians of Canada or eligible to be licensed in both Ontario and Quebec; C...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 MARCH BIRTHDAYS: March 1st Laura Jandrew March 3rd Thomas Cooke March 4th Sandra Fox March 4th Venita Loran March 5th Mary Ellen Jackson March 5th Elizabeth Smith March 7th Edmund Walker March 7th Michael White UPCOMING EVENTS: Senior Games-A planning meeting will be held on March 5th at 9:30 on Cornwall Island at the Tri-District Elders, the second meeting will be March 9th at the Senior Center in Hogansburg at 9:30am. The games will be held May 14-17, 2012. Looking for new faces...
Fri. March 2nd Dr. Forson-by Appt. 9-11:30 Sat. March 3rd Dr. Forson-Walk-In 8:30-11:30 Mon. March 5th Dr. Levac-by Appt. 1:00-3:45 Tues. March 6th Dr. Forson-on Vac. Wed. March 7th No Doctor Lab-8:30-10:00 Thurs. March 8th No Doctor Please Note: Dr. Forson will be away from the Akwesasne Medical Clinic from March 5th to March 10th, 2012. Sorry for any inconvenience in this matter....
