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  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Jan 6, 2023

    Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following position for the 2022-2023 school year: • Licensed Occupational Therapist • Secondary Special Education Teacher • Driver Education Teacher • Math Teacher • Music Teacher • Art Teacher • Teacher Aide (Anticipated) Application Deadline: Until Filled Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Salmon River Central...

  • CAA Management is currently looking for reliable, hard-working talent for the following positions...

    Jan 6, 2023

    POSITIONS • HR Assistant • Nations Trading-Admin Assistant • Nations Trading -Brand Ambassador • Budtender • Line cook • Fuel Attendant • Cashier • Server • Grab-N-Go Worker • Cleaner For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x113 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at twinleafstores.com...

  • Obituaries of 2022

    Jan 6, 2023

    Elizabeth G. Russell, age 93, passed away on January 2, 2022. Daughter of the late John and Lena (Barnes) Sawatis. Detwin G.A. Curlyhead, age 28, passed away on December 31, 2021. Son of Diane (Blake Diabo) Curlyhead and Carson Mitchell. Mary Ella Stehlin, age 91 passed away on January 12, 2022, Daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Laughing) Francis. Victoria Lenora David “Waben”, age 99, passed away on January 16, 2022. Daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Jacobs Paul) Abraham. Ellen Gray Leckner, age 104. Passed away on January 15, 202...

  • LEWIS L. GARROW "Porky"

    Jan 6, 2023

    AKWESASNE – Lewis L. "Porky" Garrow, 76, a proud Wolf Clan member, of Sweet Flag Manor, Rooseveltown, passed away early Sunday morning, January 1, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Porky was born on October 10, 1946 in Syracuse, the son of the late Alex and Agnes M. (Herne) Garrow. He attended schools in Tully and Fabius before leaving school early to work with his father in the family business. He was a truck driver for various trucking and c... Full story

  • WALTER JOHN OAKES

    Jan 6, 2023

    ST. REGIS – Walter J. Oakes, 66, of 146 Hilltop Drive, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Cornwall Community Hospital. Walter was born on November 22, 1956, in Cornwall, ON, son of the late John and Isabelle (Stady) Oakes. He was a graduate of General Vanier High School. He also graduated from Algonquin College Ottawa, and St. Lawrence College with studies in child psychology. Walter was an Ironworker with Local #711 Montreal. He was an avid lacrosse player in the 70's and was i... Full story

  • THANKSGIVING ADDRESS

    Jan 6, 2023

    We direct our attention to the Life Forces on Mother Earth; to the waters, which quenches our thirst and provides for the well-being and the strength of plant life; to the animals, who provide us with food, clothing, shelter and beauty; to the trees of all shapes and sizes, who provide us with shelter and fruits of many varieties, to the medicine plants, who are carrying on the Creator’s instructions to cure disease and sickness. We give our thanksgiving to all of these life forces who have continued to follow the Creator’s instructions. For...

  • Akwesasne Elders

    Jan 6, 2023

    Akwesasne Elders Back Row L-R: Tom White, Joe Martin, Albert Lazore, Mose McDonald & Elijah Benedict Front Row L-R: Agnes Garrow, Mary Thomas, King and Queen Frank Swamp & Cecelia Thomas, Margaret Lazore and Agnes Benedict 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 Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are...

  • Police Blotter

    Jan 6, 2023

    WARRANT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE, RESIST POLICE Cornwall, ON – Starr Hill, 32, of Akwesasne was arrested on December 17th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant for breaching her conditional sentence order. She was also charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and resist police. It is alleged on December 17th, 2022, the woman approached someone known to her and pointed a knife at the individual. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The woman was t...

  • Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance Amendment Comment Period

    Jan 6, 2023

    AKWESASNE – In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk is providing notification to membership of a proposed amendment to the Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance. Tribal members are encouraged to review and submit feedback on the proposed amendment during a 30-day comment period that ends on Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 20, 2023. The proposed change seeks to become the second amendment to the Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance, which was adopted by Tribal Council Resolution 2021-33 to establish rules and regulations gov...

  • Akohserà:ke Nikahá:wi Owenna'shón:'a

    Jan 6, 2023

    1. Kewístos I am cold 2. Tewako'tsískwas I am slipping 3. Wa'kia'kié:nen'ne I fell down 4. Wa'kitskó:tane I fell on my butt 5. Í:iah tewakkarewáhton I did not get hurt 6. Tekeniehtohtáhrhos tsi wakatháhonte I am shoveling my driveway 7. Kahténkies ne ieioniehtónkie's I am starting the snow blower 8. Keniehténhtha I am removing snow from something 9. Tekewisaríhtha I am breaking up the ice 10. Kewisarónkwas I am scraping ice 11. Wakhio'tsistónkies I am throwing salt 12. Wake'nehsaron...

  • Headlines of the Year 2022

    Jan 6, 2023

    JANUARY 6, 2022 Vol. 40 #1 Babies of 2021 Shate-kohshéhne (Midwinter Ceremonies) New Year Begins with Old Safety Measure Headlines of 2021 Obituaries of the Year 2021 JANUARY 13, 2022 Vol. 40 #2 Onkwe Care Bundle Giveaway Akwesasne Freedom School Receives $1 Million from SRMT Rookie of the Week – Rylee Garrow Saranac Lake Ice Palace IPW 101: Building the Palace JANUARY 20, 2022 Vol. 40 #3 Dangerous Ice Conditions Ahkwesáhshne Rontatewenní:io Tsi Ionteweienstáhkhwa énska million nikahwístake SRMT wahonwatihwiston Due to Omicron Variant In-Home...

  • How to Beat the Winter Blues

    Jan 6, 2023

    Yes, winter is here now in Canada and with it come wet boots, grey skies and snow to shovel. This time of the year can be tough for some of us. Are you feeling like your mood is dropping with the temperature? If yes, you are not the only one. While the winter season brings some people joyful thoughts of hot chocolate milk and fun winter sports, it tends to sprinkle the winter blues on some of us this time of year. Do you know what the winter blues are? The winter blues are a wave of low...

  • First Nations, Canada Wide, United States COVID-19 Update

    Jan 6, 2023

    First Nations On First Nations reserves, as of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is aware of on The following cumulative reported numbers Confirmed Positive COVID-19: 123,263 Hospitalizations: 3,598 Recovered Cases: 122,148 Deaths: 774 Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of. Canada: 4,475,268 confirmed cases in Canada. British Columbia: 391,897 total cases, 612 cases last 7 days (with 4,806deaths) Alberta: 622,242 total cases, 969 cases last 7 days (with 5,438 deaths) Saskatchewan: 150,942 total cases, 376 cas...

  • Franklin County COVID-19 Update

    Jan 6, 2023

    Data through Wed Dec 28, 2022 Total Cases: 31 Weekly Case rate per 100k: 61.97 % Change in past week: -26.19 Weekly Cases: Less than 10 Total Deaths: Less than 10 Weekly Death rate per 100k: 0.00 % Change in past week: N/A...

  • St. Lawrence County COVID Statistics

    Jan 6, 2023

    Reported on November 3, 2022, for the month of October 2022. Transmission Level: Medium New cases: 507 Hospitalizations: 45 Deaths: 216 NYS Fully vaccinated: 80.5% Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 62.4% St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 6.6%...

  • Global Indigenous – The Year in Review

    Jan 6, 2023

    By Deusdedit Ruhangariyo. Special to ICT Highs and lows: Pope Francis finally apologized in Canada for residential school abuses, climate change and the environment dominated worldwide discussions, and Indigenous peoples continued fights for their homelands. Some good news also brightened the year. RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS: Pope apologizes for school abuses Pope Francis issued a historic apology during a “penitential pilgrimage” through Canada in July for the operation of Canada’s Indigenous residential schools, saying the forced assimilation separ...

  • UCDSB Invests in Science of Reading to Build Literacy Skills of Students

    Jan 6, 2023

    In response to the findings of the Ontario Human Rights Commission Right to Read Report, which was released in early 2022, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is making significant changes and investments in how reading is taught in our school district. The Right to Read report found that the cueing system, which is part of the current Ontario curriculum and taught in schools as part of balanced literacy, is not scientifically valid. Research has shown that the cueing system encourages guessing and memorization rather than teaching...

  • The "Triple Threat": How You Can Protect Your Family This Winter Season

    Jan 6, 2023

    CANTON – North Country residents - both young and old and everyone in between - have been hit hard with potentially deadly respiratory illnesses this fall and winter. As we receive rising reports of those illnesses, the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) wants to remind our community members of the ways we can reduce the spread of these illnesses. After the long and arduous years of the COVID-19 pandemic, our community is now facing a “triple threat” from influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. The rest...

  • Nanao at 100: Poems of Land and Life with John Stokes

    Jan 6, 2023

    The Tracking Project is pleased to announce the release of a new short film which we have produced with the help of cinematographer Bjarni Haraldsson to honor revered Japanese poet Nanao Sakaki. Nanao was honored on January 1, 2023 – what would have been his 100th birthday. Nanao passed in 2008. Entitled "Nanao at 100: Poems of Land and Life", the movie will become available for viewing on YouTube early New Year's Day. Last September the Tracking Project was contacted by poet Gary Lawless and o...

  • SLC Arts Call for Online Poetry Exhibit

    Jan 6, 2023

    SLC Arts is calling for poetry submissions for its 2023 “Poetry Thursday” online exhibit series to be posted through the SLC Arts social media platforms (@slcartsny), which will feature one poem a week on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Poems should reflect the North Country of New York or be written by poets who have lived or are living in the North Country. All forms and lengths are welcome. The call for submissions officially opens on January 1, 2023, and will remain open indefinitely. Submissions can be made through SLC Arts’ submi...

  • BBB Scam Alert: 'Tis the season to donate, and scammers are taking advantage

    Jan 6, 2023

    With so many purchases during the holiday season, it can be easy to miss a fraudulent credit card charge or two – especially if it appears to be from a charity. Keep a close eye on your credit card statement this time of year. “Scammers with an eye on taking rather than giving are looking to profit in the fake name of charity,” said Matt Krueger, communications director for the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York. “They have devised a devious scam to dupe unsuspecting donators during the holidays. Don’t be fooled.” How the scam works...

  • Mohawk Natives Legends of Sports

    Jan 6, 2023

    A short story of an old friend Mike Sunday, a Snye resident, now deceased. This one is in 1980 as teammates on a softball team for Pat & Rays Hotel Bar in Rooseveltown, NY. During a home game vs. American Legion. It was a nip and tuck affair, going into final inning and game tied 6-6 each. The visitors are at bat and one man on base. He steals second base and Mike tries to throw him out, but the ball hits a bump and ends up at mid center field and the runner ends up at 3rd base, where I was playing. Our pitcher mows down two batters. We call ti...

  • MCA Employment Opportunities

    Jan 6, 2023

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  • SRMT Employment Opportunities

    Jan 6, 2023

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  • Indian Time New Printing Schedule

    Jan 6, 2023

    The Indian Time newspaper would like to inform the community that our newspaper will be available on newsstands Thursdays going forward. Our next issue (Volume 41 Issue 2) is available Thursday, January 12, 2023. Deadline for Submissions will be Mondays at 4pm. Nia:wen from the Indian Time Staff....

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