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The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)today announced the launch of a new Cannabis Toolkit for parents and mentors, designed to offer resources and information about cannabis and how to talk to young people about the risks of underage cannabis use and the impact it can have. This free toolkit is available in both English and Spanish on the OASAS website. OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham said, “Young people may find cannabis products attractive and appealing, and parents and other trusted adults s...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to congratulate Patrick David for recently being named "Operator of the Year" by the Aboriginal Water & Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO). Mr. David is the Operator in Charge (OIC) of the St. Regis Water Treatment Plan, part of MCA's Water/Wastewater Program. As an OIC, he is tasked with maintaining the water plan's water-making ability and flow to the community on a daily basis. This year, Mr. David ensured that safe potable water was...
POTSDAM – The Canton‐Potsdam Hospital (CPH) thoracic surgical team and their counterparts with Rochester General Hospital (RGH) have been diligently working together over the past year to bring this specialty line of surgery to Potsdam. CPH General, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, and Thoracic Surgeon Apostolos Kandilis, MD, noted members of the Canton‐Potsdam team from several departments, including the Critical Care Unit and Operating Room staff, have traveled to Rochester General, where they received additional training, which he pointed out has b...
The Salmon River High School Seniors Class of 2024 took their big class trip last week to New York City. Over forty SRCS seniors toured many of the iconic sites the NYC is known for such as the Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, the Statue of Liberty and the 9-11 Memorial. They also found time to have dinner in Little Italy and do a bit of shopping in China Town....
By Isaac White In a surprising revelation from her new book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has shared a story from her past that is stirring controversy as she emerges as a potential running mate for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. The book, which delves into Noem's political and personal experiences, details the incident of her euthanizing a problematic hunting dog named Cricket, which Noem describes as an aggressive wireh...
MALONE – This summer, Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES will host a new Summer Trades Camp for middle school students who want to learn trades skills. The weeklong day camp will run Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19, with sessions starting at 9 a.m. and wrapping up at 2 p.m. Camp will be held at North Franklin Educational Center, at 23 Husky Lane in Malone. It’s open to students who will be entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades in the 2024-25 school year in five local school districts: Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay, Malone, St. Regis Falls and Sal...
In early April, Indian Time Newspaper announced a two week/issue hiatus. During this time, Indian Time Staff assessed the structure of the newspaper, publication dates, and the stories presented within the paper itself. We collectively gathered suggestions, ideas, and thoughts on where the Akwesasne’s long running, and locally based community paper could evolve - in an extremely competitive and yet discriminating media advertising environment. Indian Time staff members knew changes had to be made amidst changing times. An inhouse crisis f... Full story
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that our offices will be closed on Friday, May 3 in observance of Saiowisakeron (John Fire) Day. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, May 6. THE STORY OF JOHN SAIOWISAKERON FIRE On Friday, May 3, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be closed in observance of Saiowisakeron Day, also known as John Fire Day. It's a misconception that the day is referred to as Jake Fire Day. In fact,...
Pre-K Mrs. Durant- Nova Bero-Boyea, Patrick Jacobs, Jemniah Lord, Grant Thompson Mrs. Lazare- Billy Barnes Jr., Leah Bero-Boyea, Jordan Boots, Mathias Buckshot, Amryn Diabo, Dewey Garrow III, Teiakonatakeh Larney Kindergarten Mrs. Beck- Lainee Back, Dayson Chubb, Challen Cole, Joryn Jacobs, Druvi Johnson, Gavin Raspitha, Morello Sunday, Josie Sunday-Oakes, Allie Thomas, Vayla Thompson Mrs. Jock- Phoebe Boots, Heaven Gorrow, Naylee Hill, Jayce Montour, Aubree Oakes, Mavis Oakes Ms. Homer- Journey Cerrone Mrs. Bradley- Reezyn Diabo, Ivory...
Grade 5 Principal’s List (95-100) Audrielle Hopps Nirvana Johnson Salara Lewis Grade 5 High Honor Roll (90-94) Claire Adams Porter Aldrich Marley Bigtree Snow Boots Emilie Comins Ross David Jayva Francis Lanah Francis Vivian Gabriel Hudson Jacobs Kaleb Martin Kendall Peters Atavia Ransom Journey Sawatis John Sawatis Addison Thompson Kenley Thompson Grade 5 Honor Roll (85-89) Kalan Cree Korahl Cree Kaya Curleyhead Ayden David Rakenhiio Garrow Bentley French Declan Jacobs Drayden Legue-Square Bruno Light Shauntae Payne Ariyah Point Hendrix R...
The Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area (SDC) and the Employability Network proudly announce the resounding success of the 2024 Cornwall and Area Job Fair, held on Wednesday, April 24th, at the Cornwall Civic Complex. This year's event shattered previous attendance records, with an outstanding turnout of 1700 job seekers, surpassing the 2023 record by an impressive 400 attendees. The Job Fair, featuring Skills Ontario, served as a vital conduit for job seekers and local employers, boasting participation from over 70 businesses and...
CORNWALL – As the River Institute kicks off a year of 30th Anniversary celebrations, the organization is also working to build resiliency for the next 30 years with $35,650 from the Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support community service organizations, including charities, non-profits and Indigenous governing bodies, as they adapt and modernize their organizations. The Government of Canada delivered the Community Services Recovery F...
