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By Mahlon Smoke The year 2020 is here and why not start it off right with some barrels of laughs with the improv group Completely Stranded. About 12 years ago a small group of improv artists began working together to perform for audiences all across New York State. While members have come and gone, the last five years has had the same members, Merritt Billiter, Jason Borrie, Tiana Marrero and Andrew Ducharme. On January 11th, this funny group of improv artists will be performing at the St....
Babies of 2019...
Submitted by Darlene Adams, SRMS School Counselor For the month of December, the St. Regis Mohawk School staff and students were encouraged to express an act of kindness and donate an item to help families in need during the holiday season. Student Council members along with advisor, Mrs. Griffin, created an Advent calendar to help guide the collection of non-perishable foods. Student Council members collected the food every day and sorted it for distribution. All food donated went to the St....
Reprinted with permission from ECOWATCH The 15-year-old interactive map was beneficial to researchers and environmentalists. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health, hosted it. Some of the information has moved to other sources, while some has just disappeared completely, as Newsweek reported. TOXMAP offered detailed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data for clearly labeled toxic release sites and offered extensive health and demographic data, like mortality rates, that users could easily...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Students at Massena High School now have the option of participating in Newspaper Club. The group will publish a print periodical for students to read in their down time in the school café. The Board of Education on Thursday night appointed high school teacher Andrea Vierno their volunteer advisor. “They want to provide this club as an opportunity of student writing and an awareness of what’s going on in this district,” Superintendent Pat Brady said. Their officers include president Logan Dobbins and vice presid...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Board of Education members debated whether to allow more or fewer student groups to wear cords and stoles at graduation. They are worn around the neck to signify either participation in an academic organization or heritage. There are also stoles for students joining the military. Native American students are also allowed to wear their traditional regalia instead of the cap and gown. Trustee Kevin Perretta thinks the school should take a more conservative approach to which cords and stoles are allowed, opining that they...
BY ANDY GARDNER MASSENA. The Board of Education heard a pitch from a high school guidance counselor on bringing in a therapy dog. Guidance counselor Nicole LaPage said she is still researching how it all would work. What she knows for sure is she would be the dog’s owner and would be responsible for licensing and vaccinating the animal and carrying an insurance policy for it. “I’ve read a lot; I have no experience” “I think this will be a very large learning curve for me. I have read a ton. I’ve joined social media groups where topics are...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board announced today they have officially certified the voting results of the tribal referendum that was held on Saturday, Tsiothórhrha/December 14, 2019. The referendum posed two questions to tribal members on the adoption of the Medical Marijuana Ordinance and the future legalization of Adult Use (Recreational) Marijuana through a similar regulation. Voters approved both measures, with 86% and 76% voting in favor respectively. In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Election and Referendum...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. The Town Council will continue to accept written comments on their proposed solar power code as they get closer to adopting a final regulation. The board at their Wednesday, Dec. 18 meeting held a public hearing and received a written comment from one person. Town Supervisor Steve O’Shaughnessy said they will continue accepting written comments through the Town Clerk’s Office, where the draft code is available for review. He said they are looking at voting on a final version at their February meeting. It would govern fr...
MASSENA. The United Steelworkers labor union has filed a lawsuit to protest Alcoa terminating life insurance benefits for retirees, calling it “immoral” and “unlawful.” The USW’s Local 420A represents laborers at Massena’s Alcoa and Arconic plants. Alcoa informed the retirees by letter on Dec. 4 that it would eliminate life insurance coverage effective Dec. 31. The company included with the letter a check “equal to a fraction of the face value of their life insurance coverage and a federal 1099 tax form, since the payment would be taxable,...
As a way to give back to the community and give thanks for their support, the Salmon River Shamrocks Athletic Hall of Fame (SAHF) delighted many by receiving hot meals over the holidays. Organized by the SAHOF Board members Bill Plante, Jarid Gray, Ellen Cook, Tim Gray, Marc Plante and Jim Barnes together with their sponsors Richards Insurance (Massena, NY), TJ Toyota (Potsdam, NY), Seacomm Federal Credit Union (Massena, NY), Crossroads Tobacco, Mohawk Plumbing, East End Convenience Store, and...
By Doug George-Kanentiio Akwesasne Mohawk In 2016 I wrote a column about the situation at Standing Rock and the ecological harm coming about through the use of fossil fuels. I cited an Iroquois prophecy about the coming of a time when human beings would disturb the earth by extracting things deep within her. Long ago there were species of plants and animals of great size. The animals are described as lizard like brings and the plants similar to today’s tobacco and ferns. These species became extinct and were covered by the earth. There were spe...
Mohawk School Science Fair winners, Glen Hill & Taylor Hill with their projects on bones, and Megan Conners with her project on insects, 1987. 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 returned to their owner....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Dec. 14, Brett J. Mason, 33, of Norfolk was charged with failure to keep right, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and refusing an alcohol chemical test. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 7. On Dec. 15, Chantelle F.A. Cree, 31, of Hogansburg was charged with driving a motor vehicle causing an accident and uninspected motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 6. On Dec. 15, Francine A. Collins, 49, of Massena was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an...
IMPAIRED OPERATION On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at 6:00 AM, Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a report of a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway on the area of Hilltop Drive and Third Street in the village of Kana:takon, Akwesasne, Quebec. Police located the vehicle and spoke to a female who appeared to be sleeping in the driver seat. In conversation with the driver, police detected the odor of an alcoholic substance. An investigation lead to the arrest of the driver for operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Krystal Myiow, 32, of...
Reprinted with permission from Center of Disease Control and Prevention Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. In fact, RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs) in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States. It is also a significant cause of...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction and supervision of the Director and Assistant Director, the incumbent coordinates administrative procedures, public relations activities, researches and analyzes special projects and provides training for new departmental support services in administrative areas. QUALIFICATIONS: • Two-year Post-Secondary Community College in related discipline; • Two years of experience related to the position. All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of all relevant cer...
The MCA Akwesasne Family Wellness Program would like to invite the community to an elder abuse awareness presentation. When: Wednesday, January 29 Time: 6 PM - 7 PM Where: SRMT Office for the Aging (Senior Center) Join us for a meal and an informative session with Jerry Manor, Business Development Manager at SeaComm Federal Credit Union. To register, please contact the AFWP at 613-937-4322 or at [email protected] by Friday, January 17....
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Working within the context of a multidisciplinary public health team, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) promotes the health of individuals, families, and community members. The CHN is responsible for: client education, counselling, care coordination, develops, implements and evaluates public health programs and services. The CHN follows Best Practice Guidelines and Public Health Standards to promote health, build individual and community capacity, facilitate access and equity, demonstrates professional...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the security and safety of clients through the provision of program services. The Counselor Aide is also responsible to provide supervision on shift and also responsible for client monitoring within the program plan. QUALIFICATIONS: • Two year Social Services Worker or equivalent diploma with three (3) years’ experience working with women, men, and children in crisis; • Education/experience in mental health and addictions; • Certifi...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Senior Maintenance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff, upkeep and maintenance of all assigned assets defined within or under the care of assigned sector program’s assets. QUALIFICATIONS: • Certification in related trades field i.e.: Building Systems, Maintenance Certificate, HVAC, Carpentry, or Electrician OR • Two years Post-Secondary College in related field with minimum five (5) years’ experience in related trade work, building systems...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The objective is to provide compassionate, caring and reliable transportation to clients who require the use of our services due to challenges that limit their mobility. The Medical Transportation Driver’s responsibility is to ensure that clients reach their destinations in a safe and timely manner. To ensure privacy, dignity and sensitivity to client’s needs are maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must possess a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of driving experience; • Must possess...
Join the MCA Community Health Program for weekly yoga sessions at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center! The classes will be held on Mondays at 6 PM starting January 13 through May 25. Everyone is welcome - don’t forget your mat and water! For more information, please contact Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Medical Transportation Coordinator is responsible for scheduling, receiving, analyzing and processing of all Medical Transportation Requests for eligible Akwesasne Community members who require medical transportation in the province of Ontario and Montreal, Quebec. The incumbent is responsible for all client information and registration in accordance to the MCA Access to Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Regulations as it pertains to the Akwesasne...
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Head Caretaker, with indirect supervision by the Maintenance Manager for the assigned sector, the incumbent is responsible for performing and assisting in the general duties pertaining to janitorial, custodial cleaning and the daily operation, maintenance and upkeep of assigned assets and facilities maintained by the Department of Technical Services (DTS) Maintenance Program in conjunction with the Maintenance Management System (MMS) Program under the care and control of the MCA....
