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  • Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Job Posting TITLE: Program Assistant

    Nov 17, 2016

    LOCATION: Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club & Mohawk School Unit STATUS: Part-Time (up to 25 hrs/week) REPORTS TO: Program Manager SALARY: $10.00/HR START DATE: Immediately 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 activities in a specific program area, such as Education & Technology, Health & Life Skills, Sports &...

  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO COUNCIL

    Nov 17, 2016

    Pay Level: CL 05 $41,791.58 - $43,463.25 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Government Support Manager, the incumbent is responsible for assisting and supporting the Council Chiefs in the performance of political duties by performing administrative and public relations functions. QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Assistant, Communications OR a related discipline and three (3) years’ experience at an executive assistant level; All interested applicants must submit a l...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    Nov 17, 2016

    Please note: Dr. Young’s walk-in clinic has a 40 patient limit and Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Fri. Nov. 18th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Sat. Nov. 19th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in Mon. Nov. 21st Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Tues. Nov. 22nd Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. Nov. 23rd Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-by appt. 5:00-7:30-walk-in Thurs. Nov. 24th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-12:00- Diabetes Clinic by appt. 1:00-3:30-by appt. W...

  • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 EXT. 3215

    Nov 17, 2016

    Please note: Dr. Forson’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit, Dr. Horn’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit and Dr. Saylor’s walk-in clinic has a 12 patient limit. Fri. Nov. 18th Dr. Saylor, Pediatrician 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-3:30-by appt. Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-by appt. Mon. Nov. 21st Dr. Forson Off Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1:00-2:30-by appt. Tues. Nov. 22nd No doctor Wed. Nov. 23rd Dr. Forson Off Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1:00-2:30-by appt. Thurs. Nov. 24th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1:00-2:30-by appt. Please note: Dr. Forso...

  • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE CHANGES

    Nov 17, 2016

    Dr. Horn will be away from the clinic on Tuesday, November 22nd. Dr. T. Forson will be away from November 21, 2016 to December 7, 2016. Please check your medications to make sure you have enough until he returns. Sorry for any inconvenience to this matter....

  • AFS Pie Sale

    Nov 17, 2016

    The Akwesasne Freedom School will be holding its annual pie sale next week and will include pumpkin pies made from scratch from organic pumpkins grown in Akwesasne by the ACR Program. Other varieties include apple, banana and meat pie. All are $10 each and can be picked up on November 23rd at Tsisnaihne Recreation Center. You can order from any AFS parent or call the school @ 518-358-2073. All profits will be sent to support the school at the Standing Rock Camp in North Dakota. Niawenkó:wa!!...

  • Free Rock & Skate this Sunday

    Nov 17, 2016

    Akwesasne Child Family Services, Kawehnoke Recreation & The A’nowara’ko:wa Arena is hosting a Free Rock & Skate Sunday, November 20th at 6-8pm to honor all our youth for the recognition of National Children Day. Everyone welcome, DJ entertainment, and door prizes....

  • ATTENTION AMBE POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS: CHEQUE PICK-UP DATES & BOOK REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE

    Nov 17, 2016

    The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education is notifying post-secondary students of the following pick-up dates for FA16 cheques. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 (November’s cheque) Wednesday, November 23, 2016 (December’s cheque) In December, students can bring in FA16 grades and WI17 schedules in order to receive a cheque for January. (For the first cheque of WI17, the student’s GPA must be at a 2.0. or higher.) ALSO, a reminder to students, the last day to hand in book receipts for reimbursement is Monday, October 31, 2016....

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Nov 17, 2016

    Friday, November 18/16 - 12:10 pm. Offered for Joseph P. Jacobs - Memorial Mass. From the funeral collection. Saturday, November 19/16 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Mass. Offered for Margaret Peggy Cole - 2nd Anniversary. Requested by her sister, Phyllis Lamay. Sunday, November 20/16 - 10:00 am. Holy Mass. Offered for Elizabeth Lazore-21st Anniversary, Louis & Anna Lazore, and Tom & Katie Swamp - Memorial Mass. Requested by Eddie Lazore. No Masses during the week of November 22 to 25th, 2016. Baptism Seminar - next session is Tues. December 13, 2016...

  • Tota News

    Nov 17, 2016

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Nov. 17th Gerald Rubado Nov. 18th Joseph Calcagno Nov. 19th Sharon Thompson & Cecil Ransom Nov. 22nd Carol White & Sharon Loran Nov. 23rd Millie Cook & Nancy Samphier Events: Nov. 17th – Haircuts-10:00; Wii Bowling-10:30; Growing Stronger-12:45-2:00; Shopping-1:00; Nov. 18th – Craft Class-1:00; Tina’s Painting-1:00; Nov. 21st – Wii Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Billiards @ Tsiionkwanonhsote-1:00; Nov. 22nd – Massage-8:20-1:20; Fit in Mind & Body-10:00; Shopping-...

  • TSI SNAIHNE DISTRICT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 21

    Nov 17, 2016

    The Tsi Snaihne District Chiefs will host a district meeting on Monday, Nov. 21st, at 6 p.m. at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre. The Tsi Snaihne District Meeting scheduled for Nov. 9th did not take place due to an issue with the meeting location. Therefore, the meeting has been rescheduled. Tsi Snaihne chiefs hope to see you this Monday! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2348....

  • Toddler Feeding: Raising a Healthy Eater

    Nov 17, 2016

    Come learn about feeding your toddler. The basics of healthy eating will be discussed so you can help your children grow and thrive. BUT also how to manage the common and challenging toddler feeding issues: • Picky eating/food jags • Refusing new foods • Snacking/grazing all day • Only wants junk food/processed foods • Portion control • Appetite fluctuations Monday, November 21st, 5:00-7:00 pm Kanonkwat’sheri:io Health Facility Come and enjoy a light meal while learning how to raise a healthy eater. Space is limited! RSVP at Community Hea...

  • Referendum Absentee Ballots and Walk-in Voting Information

    Nov 17, 2016

    AKWESASNE – Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance (amended April 2, 2013); the Tribal Election Board has announced the availability of Absentee Ballots and Walk-in Voting for the tribal referendum scheduled for Tsiothórha/December 3, 2016. Referendum Questions: 1. Should the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe explore options to legalize, license and regulate the cultivation, production and distribution of MEDICAL MARIJUANA? 2. Should the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe explore options to legalize, license and regulate th...

  • MCA REVIEWING ELECTION LAW & CONDUCTING NEW SURVEY

    Nov 17, 2016

    MCA recently passed MCR # 2015/2016-#111 establishing a Working Task Group to amend the Akwesasne Election Law, MCR #2005/2006-#192. The Working Task Group is requesting the community’s input in the Akwesasne Election Law development by answering questions in a new and more concisely worded survey. Community members can link to the survey from the MCA website www.akwesasne.ca or Facebook page, or by going directly to the survey link at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCA-AEL2016 Paper copies of the survey will also be available at district a...

  • AKWESASNE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

    Nov 17, 2016

    PO Box 462 -Hogansburg, NY 13655 Contact-George Adams-613-575-2871...

  • COTTAGE FOR SALE

    Nov 17, 2016

    Lot 24 Block C Hamilton Island Two story, four bedroom, 3 full bath cottage. Includes a formal dining room, living room, kitchen and dinette. Upper and lower balconies 16’ X 30’. House size is 30’ X 40’ and has 2,500 sq. feet. Lot dimensions are 225’ X 60’. This is a seasonal lease. This is a leased lot with a current annual rent of $3,916.00 for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. The lease is for a fifteen year term effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2024. Rent reviews are conducted every three years during the term of the lease,...

  • MCA GENERAL AND DISTRICT MEETINGS NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

    Nov 17, 2016

    Kana:takon District Meeting St. Regis Recreation Centre Kentenhko:wa/November 21, 2016 6:00 p.m. start time General Meeting: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre Kentenhko:wa/November 30, 2016 6:00 p.m. start time Please note the General Meeting is being held on Wednesday this month. Council looks forward to your attendance at the upcoming meetings to hear updates and to provide input on the discussions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2348....

  • Important Dates for the Tetewatskà:hon Green Food Box Program

    Nov 17, 2016

    The PICKUP date for: Kana:takon @ the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility in the downstairs atrium is Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 from 11am-4pm. Tsi Snaihne @ the Recreation is Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 from 1:00-5:00pm. Kawehno:ke @ the A’nowarakowa Arena is Wednesday, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions please call CARLEE OAKES in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220...

  • OVS Representation in Kana:takon Nov. 22

    Nov 17, 2016

    The Office of Vital Statistics representative will be at the MCA Admin 1 Building in Kana:takon on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, from 1:00 to 4 p.m. to accommodate community members who are unable to visit the office at Cornwall Island Administration Building 3. To help us serve you better, please call 613-575-2250 ext. 1013 for an appointment....

  • Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Public Notice: Land Laws and Land Dispute Ordinance

    Nov 17, 2016

    The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council along with the Tribal Clerk announces that the period for community comment has closed and the final Land Laws and Land Dispute Ordinance has been revised to incorporate some of your suggested changes. As previously advised, this revised law will replace the Amended Land Dispute Ordinance enacted in 2011 under TCR 2011-19. The new Land Laws and Land Dispute Ordinance is now available for community viewing on the SRMT website or you can pick it up at the SRMT Community Building Lobby until December 14,...

  • Classified

    Nov 17, 2016

    Classified...

  • SVR Minor Atom A Do it Again!

    Nov 17, 2016

    Submitted by Carrie Seguin Through the weekend of November 4th-6th, the Seaway Valley Minor Atom A Rapids traveled to Niagara Falls to play in the Peter Mancuso AA Challenge Tournament – and the team brought home the gold medal! The SVR team started the tournament playing teams from Clarington, Windsor and Belle River. The Rapids went undefeated, beating their opponents 6-1, 8-1, and 5-0 respectively. Their winning record paved the way to the semi-finals where the Rapids faced off against the N...

  • Akwesasne Pee Wee Wolves Beat Selects

    Nov 17, 2016

    By Joe Francis The Akwesasne Pee Wee Wolves traveled to Long Sault Friday evening for a 7pm game against the South Stormont Selects. Akwesasne won by score of 3-2 and marked the first time Akwesasne beat the hometown team....

  • Typhoons Win Kanata Tourney

    Sesi King|Nov 17, 2016

    On November 11-13, a hockey tournament was held in Kanata. The championship game was won and celebrated by the Cornwall Typhoons. The exciting back and forth game was against Oakville with a final score of 3-1. Two young ladies from Akwesasne play on the team and each made a mark to help the cause. Karahkwahawe White made one of the goals in the final and Millie King was named Player of the Game for her defensive efforts. Congratulations to all the girls on the team as well as their...

  • Massena Volleyball, Football Seasons Come to an End in State Playoffs

    Andy Gardner|Nov 17, 2016

    The Massena varsity football and volleyball seasons came to an end in state Class A playoffs. The volleyball team lost 3-0 to Jamesville-DeWitt on Nov. 8 at SUNY Potsdam in the opening round of state play. They close their season with a 17-2 record, undefeated in the regular season. They have not lost a regular season game since 2014. “We lost in three but it was a good match, had some really good moments,” Coach Margaret Farrell said via email following the contest. Against J-D, Tatum LaFrance had nine points, three assists and two blo...