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City of Cornwall – Cornwall Fire Services (CFS) responded to a residential fire in a single-family home in the 100 block of Eighth St E at approx. 4:50 pm on January 22, 2023. Cornwall Fire Services initially responded with 10 personal and 4 fire apparatus, a 2nd alarm was called which brought in 6 additional off duty firefighters and 2 additional fire apparatus to the scene. Fire crews deployed multiple hose lines and quickly brought the fire under control. There were no reports of any injuries to either the occupants or fire personal. D...
The Project consists of the construction of site improvements and infrastructure for a residential subdivision on an unimproved site off Helena Road, Hogansburg, NY. Improvements include but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, earth moving, land grading, storm water management systems, pavements, water and electric utilities, landscaping, and other features. Bids signed and under seal, executed, and dated will be received at the office of the Akwesasne Housing Authority training facility at 378 State Route 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655 before...
Data through Wed Jan 18 2023 Total Cases: 52 Weekly Case rate per 100k: 48.26 % Change in past week: 10.64 Total Deaths: less than 10 Weekly Death rate per 100k: 0.00 % Change in past week: -100...
Data through Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Total Cases: 26 Weekly Case rate per 100k: 51.98 % Change in past week: -43.48 Total Deaths: less than 10 Weekly Death rate per 100k: suppressed % Change in past week: N/A...
The Working Task Group (WTG) for the Akwesasne Child’s Rights & Responsibility Law would like to provide the community with a brief update regarding the progress of the law development. Phase I of the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (ALEPR) is “Development of a Proposed Law”. This includes introducing the law to the community. Our initial input sessions with the community provided us with the opportunity to gain input and feedback from our own community members as to what were the key elements the law should inclu...
Top Row L-R: Rhonda Mitchell, Darius White, Heather Robinson, Jill Comins, Rosie David, Unknown. Second Row: Gilbert Jacobs, Julie Phillips, Sheila Adams, Karson Herne, Carson Mitchell, Jack Adams. Third Row: Courtney Smoke, John Peters, Konwasennawi David, Kanekiiostha Edwards, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Stephanie Johnson, Unknown, Ann Smoke. Fourth Row: Unknown, Unknown, Francine Jock, Unknown, Unknown, Bottom Row: Bruce Boots, Roy Thompson, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Dorothy Smoke,...
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First Nations On First Nations reserves, as of January 19 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is aware of the following cumulative reported numbers: Confirmed positive COVID-19: 125,065 Hospitalizations: 3,636 Recovered cases: 123,835 Deaths: 782 Current reported active number of cases: 448 Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of January 24, 2023. Canada: confirmed cases in Canada. British Columbia: 562 cases reported last 7 days (5,007 deaths) Alberta: 931 cases reported last 7 days (5,468 deaths) Saskatchewan:...
Continued from last week. The text of the treaty continued: Note: It is clearly understood by the parties to this treaty, that the annuity, stipulated in the sixth article, is to be applied to the benefit of such of the Six Nations, and of their Indian friends united with them, as afore mentioned, as do or shall reside within the boundaries of the United States; for the United States do not interfere with nations, tribes or families of Indians, elsewhere reside. As for the United States understanding of the aftermath of the Treaty of...
RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
For the Kaniehkehaka the Midwinter Ceremonies are set to take place at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse on Thursday, January 26, 2023, 5 sleeps after the new moon. It's the beginning of the new year – the Midwinter ceremony is about renewal with the naming ceremonies for new babies, and the "stirring of ashes" – a symbolic turning over of Mother Earth to start fresh for the new year. Around this time, many people celebrate the Chinese New Year – Lunar New Year, which fell on January 22 this year. Chi...
By Isaac White Native filmmakers have found The Sundance Film Festival a venue to showcase their talents, network with entertainment industry leaders, and receive funding for their work in film. This year is no different at Sundance, with a number of films created by Native filmmakers being showcased and drawing attention. As in the past, this year’s festival will follow in the tradition of Sundance being a place where Native artists in film have the distinction of being highly anticipated entrants. A momentous announcement for the festival c...
1. Ón:wa iohia'kseratákie This week along 2. Sha'tekohséhne Midwinter 3. Teniakwatenonhwará:ton We will give greetings 4. Ahsénhaton Tsiothore'kó:wa 25 enhská:ra'ne énska niiohwistà:'e iotohétston nénkie teniakwatohtáhrho ne Kanonhséshne Wednesday January 25th at 1 pm we will clean the longhouse 5. Kaieríhaton Tsiothore'kó:wa 26 enhská:ra'ne teniakwa'kenhrawénrie Thursday January 26th we will stir ashes 6. Tenhatinonhsakháhsi They will split the house 7. Rotiskaré:wake, rotineniothró:non,...
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has announced the 25 Native community partners to receive support to conduct and operationalize climate change plans, amplify the power of traditional ecological knowledge, and expand green jobs workforce development. Selected Native-led nonprofit organizations and Tribal governments each received from $40,000 to $100,000 in grant support to create or advance green jobs, implement climate resiliency plans, or facilitate discussions on ways Native Nations are using Indigenous knowledge and prac...
MALONE – Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES will host an open house to let the public explore the student-built modular house it has for sale. The open house will run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The modular house is being built in the parking lot at North Franklin Educational Center, 23 Husky Lane in Malone. “While this event is geared toward potential buyers for the modular, I really encourage students’ families, potential future students, the general public, and anyone else who might be interested to stop by to check out this excel...
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College has named its President’s List and Vice President’s List honors students for the Fall 2022 semester. Two types of academic honors are awarded each semester to matriculated students having completed 12 or more credits per semester in courses graded on the A-F system, numbered 100 or above, with appropriate grade point averages. The President’s List recognizes those students who have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. Students whose grade point average is between 3.25 and 3.49 are rec...
SARANAC LAKE – Aspiring teachers can get their start at North Country Community College by enrolling in a new Teaching Assistant certificate program – one of several new offerings available at the college in 2023. The one-year Teaching Assistant certificate -- offered at the college’s Saranac Lake, Malone and Ticonderoga campuses – was created to help fill a growing need for more teaching assistants in the region and the state. “We are excited to announce this new certificate, which will provide students interested in careers in education...
We encourage community members to utilize Hydro Quebec’s complaints and comments process by visiting https://www.hydroquebec.com/contact-us/#residential or by calling 1-888-385-7252. The website also has a chat option available, and you may also message Hydro Quebec via social media. NIAWENHKÓ:WA We would like to commend our team for their commitment to serving the community during the power outage through door-to-door checkups, distribution of carbon monoxide detectors, food boxes, and hot meals to our elders and vulnerable, arrangement of em...
Radon is a hidden danger present in many homes in Akwesasne, do you know if your home is one of them? We offer free radon testing for Akwesasne community members and we do radon testing every week, Monday through Thursday. Radon testing is easy, non-intrusive, and can save your life. Please reach out to us and we can include you in the weekly tests. SRMT Air Quality Program (518) 358-5937 EXT. 5055 or by email: [email protected]...
Massena — The Massena Hospital Foundation has been awarded funding to continue the “Be Sun Smart” Skin Cancer Detection Clinic at Massena Hospital’s Dermatology Clinic in the Medical Office Building on Maple Street. In 2022, 44% of “Be Sun Smart” patients were found to have pre-cancerous or cancerous cells or lesions requiring follow up care. “We are thrilled to be able to provide the funding for this important skin cancer detection clinic for our community again this year” noted Julia Rose, MH Foundation executive director. “It is importan...
Marking a major milestone for New York’s Cannabis industry, the first Conditional Adult-Use Retail Cannabis Dispensary in New York State that is owned by an entrepreneur previously criminalized by cannabis prohibition and supported by the New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund (“the Fund”), opened today at 144 Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The opening of Smacked LLC helps advance New York’s goals of equity in cannabis licensing, which prioritizes providing licenses to justice-involved individuals, who are people with a cannabi...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division is pleased to have received $202,240 to support their efforts to protect Akwesasne’s natural resources from invasive species. Awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Act, the funds will be used to support their ongoing emergency response to the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The USDA’s Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Protection provided the funds to support the third consecutive year of the Environment Division’s...
By Amee Vanderpool. In the summer of 2021, the US House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act of 2021, which was a bipartisan piece of legislation that would have regulated toxic chemicals found in drinking water, as well as classifying those toxic chemicals as “hazardous substances,” in order to spark federal cleanup standards. Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are also known as “forever chemicals,” a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. PFAS co...
By Isaac White. New York residents and businesses who fell behind on their utility bills may be eligible for some relief based upon an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul. The announcement from the Governor indicates that 478,000 residential customers and 56,000 small businesses may be eligible for the relief. The aid offered in this effort will total $672 million to assist with past due utility bills. This is the single largest utility relief for customers, per the Governor’s office, in the history of New York State. Residents and b...
