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By Susan Schrader, Director The Office of the Aging, in conjunction with the Association of Senior Citizens in Franklin County, Inc. once again sponsored a spring festival in honor of “Older American’s Month” recognized throughout the month of May. This year’s celebration was entitled “Senior Safari” which was held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort on Tuesday, April 30th. Over 156 seniors were present for the event, participating in a lavish, buffet brunch. This year’s safari theme...
By Connie Gerow – 4-H Tribal Mentoring Coordinator According to Merriam Webster dictionary, talent can be defined as a natural endowment of a person. Talent can come in many different forms many of which are commonly thought of as singing, dancing, instrumental and /or some combination thereof. In addition, talent can be expressed through creative artistic aptitude and athletics. With a one dollar donation admission to the 4-H Mighty Shamrocks “You Got Talent” Show on Wednesday, June 12th @ 7pm in Salmon River Auditorium, a lucky someb...
Whether you are just starting out or a mature consumer, credit cards are a staple of the economy and probably play an important part in your life. Young or old, any consumer can learn a few basics to stay aware of what’s going on with your personal finances, because credit cards are the easiest way to financial trouble. Here are some basics to keep in mind when taking care of your personal finances. Your personal finances are much like a garden; you need to work on it a little bit every day. In order to manage your credit cards properly and c...
Across a few events in the community, Scott Mills, a Social Media Officer with the Toronto Police Service, gave a few presentations on online safety. Scott gave a presentation to the 5th-8th graders at AMS, as well as a presentation to parents. The Parent Engagement Night focused on keeping your kids safe in the digital age and across several social media technologies. For the presentation, Mills broadcast live to YouTube through a Google hangout, bringing in the past director of Crimestoppers...
Rensselaer, NY To United Nations, New York, NY The Two Row Wampum Belt is the symbolic record of the first agreement between the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Europeans on Turtle Island/North America. 2013 marks the 400th anniversary of this first covenant, which forms the basis for the covenant chain of all subsequent treaty relationships made by the Haudenosaunee with settler governments on this continent. The agreement outlines a mutual, three-part commitment to friendship, peace between peoples, and living in parallel forever (as long as...
GOVERNOR CUOMO UNVEILS TAX-FREE NY Albany, NY (May 22, 2013) - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently unveiled “Tax-Free NY,” an initiative that will transform SUNY campuses and university communities across the state into tax-free communities. Tax-Free NY will entice companies to bring their ventures to Upstate New York by offering new businesses the opportunity to operate completely tax-free – including no income tax for employees, no sales, property or business tax – while also partnering with the world-class higher education institu...
By Julia Jacobs, SRMT Environmental Outreach Someone mentioned that they were allergic to parsnip. What? Parsnip…what is that? Oh, it’s all over the place around here. So I had to look it up and it affects you like poison ivy or poison oak by giving you a rash, but this rash, sort of burns, which lasts for a day or two. For people who are sensitive to this plant, it is horrible. If you come into contact with the leaves or sap, it itches and burns on your skin. Then if you happen to be out...
Ben Benedict grew up around craftsmen, he made his first bird carving out of a piece of scrap cedar he found lying around in his father’s lacrosse factory when he was just 13 years old. He still has that carving in his workshop along with several other carvings, bird models, photos, and many, many awards and medals he has earned throughout his years as a woodcarver. Benedict’s workshop is a living record to the history of his artistry, from the very first rough wood carving to the uncannily rea...
Below are the clans of the Iroquois. Every warrior and woman of the Iroquois belonged to one of these clans. Clan members considered each other as brothers and sisters. No one could marry into his or her own clan. The children belonged to the clan of their mother. Clan members of one tribe were given welcome, food, and shelter by clan members of another tribe. The clan system united the Iroquois into a strong brotherhood....
Dear Monica, What can you tell me about the Oculus Virtual Reality headset? How and where can I get one for myself? Signed, Curious Walter Dear Curious Walter, The Oculus Rift is a Virtual Reality headset designed for immersive gaming. The headset prototypes are completed and have been shipped out to about 6000 software developers worldwide along with the software development kit (SDK). It’s not available to the public yet and no date is set for public resale yet. More software is currently being developed for the headset, including H...
Mohawk Immersion Teacher Aide Akwesasne Freedom School Seeking Mohawk Language Immersion Teacher Aide, Pre K PURPOSE OF JOB: The Pre-K Teacher Aide will work closely with all AFS teachers to ensure that the goals of the school are carried out. While this serves to outline expectations, AFS strives to build a team who work beyond job descriptions, who are excited to be at our school and willing to provide total Mohawk language immersion education. DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Work under the...
Mohawk Immersion Language Teachers Akwesasne Freedom School AFS is Seeking Mohawk Immersion Kindergarten & Level 1 Teachers PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide total Mohawk language immersion education and instruction to Kindergarten or Level 1 students. While this serves to outline expectations, AFS strives to build a team who work beyond job descriptions, who are excited to be at our school and willing to provide total Mohawk language immersion education. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Prepare lesson...
(2) POSITIONS 1- Permanent and 1- Term (June - Nov. 2013) (w/ possibility of permanency) FULL TIME POSITIONS AKWESASNE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Salary Level: HS15 - $26,844.00 - $29,035.00 (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...
FULL - TIME TERM – POSITION (June – October) IONKWANONHSASE’TSI – ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTER DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES SALARY LEVEL: DS 01 - $55,412.00 - $59,934.00 Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and the Clinical Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for providing shift supervision to ensure client monitoring within the prescribed program plan and delivery of an addictions program. Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in the field of Social Work or equivalent with three years documented sup...
PERMANENT FULL – TIME POSITION TEHOTIIENNAWAKON DEPARTMENT - ENVIRONMENT SALARY LEVEL: MG 08 - $53,918.00 – $58,317.00 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Tehotiiennawakon Director, the incumbent is responsible for the overall daily operations of the Environment Program. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree in Environmental Sciences with post graduate academic training; 5-8 years management experience including supervision, administration, staffing, program delivery, financial and human resource allocations; Incumbent must hav...
PERMANENT - FULL TIME IONKWANONHSASETSI TREATMENT CENTER DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES SALARY LEVEL: HS 01 - $45,635.00 - $49,358.00 Summary of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and the Case Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for providing supervision on one of three shifts and is responsible for client monitoring within the program plan. Qualifications: Two Year Social Service Worker Diploma or a related social service discipline with one year of documented work experience working with...
The Internal Technical Team (ITT) working on the Akwesasne Settlement Trust has completed the 11th draft of a document that defines the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in the development of a Community Trust. Akwesasne has decided by community consultations that a community trust is needed to administer funds received in past, present and future settlements such as the Ontario Power Generation and the Kawehno:ke-Easterbrook Final Settlement Agreements. Members of the ITT and the recently appointed Overseers will be present...
The Kahnawake Youth Forum & Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center presents: IDLE NO MORE: ART IN ACTION Call for Submissions around the theme IDLE NO MORE political satire, Aboriginal empowerment, tradition values, resiliency, etc. (any format: Painting, drawing, photo, sculpture, etc.) Open to all youth aged 15-30 Submission deadline is June 13th, 2013 Art exhibition June 20th until July 25TH Email a photo of your artwork to [email protected] with dimensions and medium included or call 450-638-0880 for info...
Division: IHS, Outreach Salary: $10.08 39-9021 Status: Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Ohiarí:ha/June 21, 2013 Description of Position: To assist with personal care, medications, light housekeeping, physical therapy, foley catheter care and transfers as needed. 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. Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, prior to begi...
Division: IHS, Outreach Salary: $10.08 53-3031 Status: Per Diem, Non-exempt Deadline: Ohiarí:ha/June 21, 2013 Description of Position: The driver will report to the director of the Outreach Program who will direct the non-emergency patient transportation schedule to local medical facilities. Qualifications: 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. Obtain complete job descriptions online at www.srmt-nsn.gov or Huma...
Division: Early Childhood Development Program Salary: $23,732.80 – 42,910.40 25-2011 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Ohiarí:ha/June 14, 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 childh...
Division: Early Childhood Development Program Salary: $20,966.40 – 23,732.80 35-2021 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Ohiarí:ha/June 14, 2013 Description of Position: Under the general direction of the Early Childhood Development Program’s Administrative Assistant, responsible for assisting the Head Cook in the preparation of well balanced, nutritional meals daily. Qualifications: Some experience in working in the food service field with a Safe Serve Certification or equivalent. Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check,...
Closes on June 7, 2013 Please submit all cover letters and resumes to the attention of: Jessica Cree-Jock, Executive Director STATUS: Full-Time (up to 40 hrs./week) SALARY: $10.00/HR START DATE: July 1, 2013 (Position ends on August 16, 2013) The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking TWO (2) energetic and creative individuals to work in a fast paced summer program. Commuting post-secondary students are encouraged to apply. The Program Assistant will work in cooperation with other team members in the implementation of interactive activities in...
Apply at Indian Time newspaper Looking for someone to cover various local sports at all levels. Must meet a Monday deadline, have transportation, a camera, and have computer skills. Call 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063 for information....
Closes on June 7, 2013 Please submit all cover letters and resumes to the attention of: Jessica Cree-Jock, Executive Director STATUS: Part-Time (up to 29 hrs./week) SALARY: $10.00/HR START DATE: July 1, 2013 The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking energetic and creative individuals to work in a fast paced after school program. Commuting post-secondary students are encouraged to apply. The Program Assistant will work in cooperation with other team members in the implementation of interactive activities in a specific program area catering to...
