| The Tuscarora Environment Program [TEP] is a subsidiary of the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force [HETF], established in 1992 by the Grand Council. The HETF is composed of delegates chosen by each of the Haudenosaunee Nations who are committed to identifying environmental problems in their communities and to work to find solutions to these problems. The TEP opened its doors in 1997 with a director and one intern. Since then the office has tackled many issues and problems, providing solutions and education to the Tuscarora community. Tuscarora Environment Office 2045 Upper Mountain Road Tuscarora Nation via Sanborn, NY 14132 #716.609.3810 Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm The following are the only holidays in 2010 that will affect your refuse and recycling collection at Tuscarora, from the Modern Corporation: Memorial Day: - Monday, May 31
- Collection will be Tuesday, 6/01/10
Independence Day: Labor Day: - Monday, September 6
- Collection will be Tuesday, 9/7/10
Christmas Day: You can download the Modern Recycling Inc. Residential Recycling Guide, CLICK HERE. New HETF Website The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (HETF) has a new website at www.hetf.org. The site has detailed information about HETF position papers, the HEPP process, board members, and much more. Please check it out!
Vehicle Use Tax Form Haudenosaunee Red Card holders, living on the Tuscarora Nation, are tax exempt from Niagara County vehicle use taxes. To qualify for this exemption your car registration must be mailed into the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. The exemption will NOT be taken off at the local Department of Motor Vehicles offices. The County Vehicle Use Tax Exemption Certificate forms are available at the TEP office.
Don't Transport Firewood Download HERE a .pdf file (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed) of a flyer about the possible dangers to our trees from transporting firewood. How You Can Help: If you have moved firewood, burn all of it before leaving your campsite.
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Local Fauna in the Swamp June 28, 3010 - The Tuscarora Swamp Project continues to collect information and develop data to help us understand the state of our Swamp. As we continue over the summer working with E & E, Inc., we are learning more and more about our wetland. One of the great benefits of this project is learning about the different fauna of the Swamp. You can see more pictures of what we have found in the Swamp in our NEW Photo Gallery. |
| CERT Organization Meeting |
Community Emergency Response Team June 21, 2010 - It has been almost four years since CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) at Tuscarora has gathered together. This kind of community mobilization is important during emergencies and helps with the flow and organization of friends and neighbors. CERT at Tuscaroa will have an organization meeting Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 7:00pm. Past members are invited to join Matt Patterson at the Old Gym to go over future trainings and opportunities. If you want more information please contact Matt Patterson at the TEP Office. |
| Tuscarora Revisits Pennsylvania |
Commemorating the 1710 Meeting in PA June 18, 2010 - A large contingent of Tuscarora visited the State of Pennsylvania recently. June 8, 2010 marked the 300th anniversary of Tuscarora requesting refuge in Pennsylvania to avoid conflict in what became North Carolina. Pennsylvania refused our request and we eventually made the hardy trek up to New York and stayed with the Oneida. The commemorative event was held at the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, PA and included a performance by the Iroquois Indian Dancers. |
| HETF Job Position at Onondaga |
Apply for Environmental Technician June 16, 2010 - The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force [HETF] for the Onondaga Nation seeks an Environmental Technician to work with the HETF. The Environmental Technician will assist in the development, organization, coordination and management of environmental programs for the Onondaga Nation. The Environmental Technician will also work on special projects, such as the Natural Resources Damage Assessment of the Onondaga Lake Superfund Site. This will be a full-time position and is open until the position is filled. Native American preference. You can download more information HERE [.pdf file] along with the address to send resume and letter of intent. |
| Apply Now for Summer Internship |
TEP Hiring High School Intern June 3, 2010 - Tuscarora Environment is now accepting applications for our summer internship for Tuscarora high school students. The student has to be entering grade 10th-12th this fall 2010. We must receive their letter of intent by June 18, 2010 by 5pm. All applications online or via mail received after the deadline will not be considered for the position. Please apply early!! For more information please check out our internship page HERE. |
Sign-up For Summer Camp in August June 2, 2010 - This summer SUNY -Environmental Science and Forestry in collaboration with planning partners including Thompson Island Youth Camp at Akwesasne and the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (HETF) are offering "Native Earth" - a summer camp experience for Native youth throughout the northeast region. The camp will be held August 10-20, 2010 and is focused on both traditional and scientific knowledge for caring for the environment. Applications must be received by July 1, 2010. Applications received by June 15th will receive priority for scholarships. For more information you can check out the Native Peoples website HERE at ESF. You can also download the application HERE. |
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 Tuscarora Community Supported Agriculture
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 Applications are no longer accepted |
You can now find the Tuscarora Environment on Facebook. |
Visit the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force |
The 'Tuscarora Nation' book by Bryan Printup and Neil Patterson Jr. It is currently in its 2nd printing. Read More
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Recycle Paper and Help our Students Did you know that you can recycle newspaper, magazines, shopping catalogs, office & school papers and mail 24 hours/7 days a week at our Tuscarora Indian School? |
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