Articles from the May 9, 2013 edition
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SRCS Title VII Program Reports to Akwesasne Community
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Katsitsionni Fox and other staff members of the Salmon River Central School Title VII, met with the Title VII Parent Commit...
Victim to Survivor
Compiled by Kaniethonkie The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment recently held a walk to honor survivors of sexual and physical abuse in “Walk a Mile in their Moccasins”. The walk was covere...
Food Inc. Documentary Showing at St. Regis Mohawk School
On Monday at the St. Regis Mohawk School, a documentary entitled Food Inc. was shown to the community. The purpose of the showing was to raise...
Thinking About College? Call Rod Cook and Norma Sunday!
On Thursday night, the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club was the spot for the Akwesasne Seniors and Parents Financial Aid Night. Norma Sunday, Post...
Reader Photo
Isabelle, Layla, Gabrielle and Natalia enjoying springtime. Photo by Danielle Sunday, courtesy of Carrie Jacobs....
The Key to Six Nations Pictographs
Reprinted from ‘Legends of the Iroquois’ by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) Continued from last week....
New Akwesasne Longhouse Expected To Exceed 2000 People For Moving Of The Fire
Reprinted from Indian Time October 21, 1994. Volume 12 Issue # 13 Working hard week after week to complete the new Akwesasne Long House located at the East end of Route 37, the muscle and dedication...
CANRISK - THE CANADIAN DIABETES RISK QUESTIONNAIRE
The following questions will help you to find out if you are at higher risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition where a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than n...
Heritage Week Celebration at Tsi Snaihne School
Submitted by Darcy O’Connell On Thursday, May 2nd, Kenny Tahawisoren Perkins was our speaker about Jake Fire Day. He explained to the students a...
Field House Plans to Bring Year Round Field Sports, Arts to Akwesasne
Coming up on Monday, May 13th the first of three community meetings to discuss a proposed athletics field house in Generations Park will be held in...
Massena Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building Grand Opening
The Massena Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building is now open. Having received approval from the FDA to operate, and phase one complete, the 20,40...
Youth Empowerment Workshop at Iohahi:io
On Saturday, May 4th, the Wholistic Health Department MCA along with the Akwesasne Area Management Board held an “Empowering Our Youth” workshop aim...
Salmon River Central School Drinking Water Supply Monitoring Results
Summary Recent testing of the Salmon River Central School District’s (School’s) water supply indicates that acetone (an organic compound associated with a previous spill at the School) is present in...
Community Trust Fund Moves Closer to Reality
On Wednesday May 8, at 6 pm at the Tri-District Elders Center, a community meeting was held to discuss the latest draft of the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust document. It was decided...
Letter from a Volunteer Coach:
Submitted by Shawn Martin Letter from a Volunteer Coach: Today I heard a comment made about me behind my back. I started to turn around and look, but then decided better of it and kept my eyes on the...
Medical Bill Mix-Up
Dear Dr. Per Cap: My husband and I are interested in purchasing a new home through the HUD-184 Native American Mortgage Program. We both have good jobs and have always worked hard to maintain our...
Victoria Ransom
We told you last week that Victoria Ransom’s art is being featured at AxeNeo7. This week we got a hold of Victoria to tell us about herself and her a...
Oneida Health Fair
Oneida Health Fair Taken in 2006 L-R: Grace Chubb, Unknown, Betty Swamp, Ann Marie Sawatis Lambert and Darlene Sunday. Thank you to Ann Marie for...
News from Our Neighbors
FORT DRUM LISTED AS POTENTIAL SITE FOR MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM A New York State site could host an East Coast missile defense system, should the Pentagon determine that such a system is cost effective...
News from around the Nations
NCAI RELEASES PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE Draft Environmental Impact Statement doesn’t address potential impact to tribal water resources, sacred p...
2013 Summer Employment Program
Attention: Students of Akwesasne The Akwesasne Area Management Board [AAMB] is currently accepting applications for the “2013 Summer Employment Program”. Last year’s program provided 87 students with...
Summer Recreation Coordinator
Division: Johnson O’Malley/Education Salary: $12.29 – 13.34 per hour 39-1021 Status: 8 weeks, Non-Exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 24, 2013 Description of Position: Supervise summer recr...
Summer Recreation Workers (12 Positions)
Division: Johnson O’Malley/Education Salary: $8.50 - 10.08 dependent upon qualifications Status: 7 weeks, Non-exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 24, 2013 Description of Position: Conduct ed...
Domestic Violence Caseworker
Division: Three Sisters Program Salary: $26,852.80 – 49,774.40 21-1021 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Onerahtohkó:wa/May 17, 2013 Description of Position: The Domestic Violence Caseworker is...