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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports two (2) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 12, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 2 Current Active: 13 Total Cases: 292 Note: 5 new cases identified over the weekend of April 10-11, 2021 There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the community that we need your assistance to slow/stop the spread of COVID-19 by s...
11 AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting three (3) new cases of COVID-19 today – making eleven (11) total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. No community members were released from isolation and there was no change to the number of family members and friends still in quarantine, which remains at six (6). Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services is holding a COVID-19 Walk-in Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon), or until supplies last, at the...
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) provides financial assistance to giving producers the ability to absorb increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible commodities include specialty crops, livestock, dairy, row crops, aquaculture, floriculture, nursery crops, maple production, Christmas trees and more. The initial CFAP 2 signup ended on Dec. 11, 2020, but USDA will reopen sign-up for CFAP 2 for at least 60 days beginning April 5, 2021. Visit farmers.gov/cfap for details on all eligible commodities,...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe sends a big Niawenko:wa/Thank You to the team of volunteers and staff who organized the distribution of nearly 1,300 boxes of free food to the community of Akwesasne on Tuesday, Onerahtókha/April 13. This food distribution was sponsored by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Native American Fellowship, in collaboration with the NY AG Ministry Network, Convoy of Hope, Farm2Table, Produce Alliance, and City Serve International. "This distribution allows the community to parti...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of newly reported COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of April 11, 2021 to April 17, 2021. Atlantic – 0 Cases Quebec – 0 Cases Ontario – 1 Cases Manitoba – 47 Cases Saskatchewan – 2 Cases Alberta – 0 Cases British Columbia – 0 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of April 13, 2021. Canada: 1,078,562 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 329,679 total cases, 13,253 active cases (with 10,756 deaths, 305,463 resolved) On...
Daily COVID-19 update for Wednesday, April 14th: 20 (twenty) new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 6,933 (six thousand nine hundred thirty-three) 171 (one hundred seventy-one) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts. 6,668 (six thousand six hundred sixty-eight) cases have been released from isolation. 6 (six) cases are hospitalized. 94 (ninety-four) deaths have occurred; this fatality data comes fr...
Daily Statistics for Wednesday, April 14, 2021: New Positives: 4 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 44 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 3 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 148 DOCCS Inmate Active: 2 Active Cases by Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional 0, Franklin Correctional 2, Upstate Correctional: 0 Cumulative Totals: Cases 2573, Confirmed Positive 2442, Probable 131, Deaths 16, Recovered 2513 Daily Statistics for Tuesday, April 13, 2021: New Positives: 3 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 44 Community Active: 42 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered:...
Photo taken at Shram's Bar in Fort Covington, NY L-R-Dave Seymour, Charlie Peters and owner Frank Shram, year unknown. Submitted by Josephine Lazore 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....
ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE, UNLAWFULLY IN A DWELLING, FORCIBLE CONFINEMENT, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT AN INDICTABLE OFFENCE, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Martika Smoke-Thompson, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on April 8th, 2021 and charged with the following: · Robbery with violence · Aggravated assault · Unlawfully in a dwelling · Forcible confinement · Conspiracy to commit indictable offence · Breach of release order for failing to reside at a certain residence It is alleged on March 30th, 2021, the woman was unlawfully in the residen...
The IFN’s are seeking a highly motivated dynamic individual to fulfill the responsibilities of Post-Secondary Engagement Coordinator to work on behalf of the IFN Communities. This employment opportunity is open to members of the Independent First Nations (IFN) and other First Nations communities. Term The IFN Post-Secondary Engagement Coordinator will be hired for a FIXED TERM contract position ending on March 31, 2022. The IFN Post-Secondary Engagement Coordinator will be governed and adhere to the IFN Personnel Policies. Description The Indep...
Responsible to: Editor and Manager Part time Job Duties: • Check email daily. • Collect and prepare all materials, text and photos for publication. • Identify when and how many issues material needs to be published. • Prepare and record files for all typeset material for follow through to production. • Take direction from Editor. • Complete information for invoicing. • Maintain an orderly work area and be responsible for filing of typeset material for archives. • Must be able to work evenings if required. Qualifications: • Accurate keyboard...
Job Duties: Manage, assess and supervise the production of Indian Time newspaper. Work with all departments and personnel to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Responsible for general financial aspects of organization Interview and hire staff, maintain employee records and ensure policy adherence. Prepare annual operational budget and create relevant financial reports. Source and oversee future funding sources and opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. • Strong supervisory and int...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 School Year for the following anticipated positions: Secondary Special Education Teacher Elementary Teacher (PK-6) Secondary Math Teacher Teaching Assistant Applications being accepted until positions are filled. Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Please submit completed applications to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort C...
AKWESASNE — Due to expected dry weather, sunshine, and low humidity levels there is an elevated risk of uncontrolled wildfires. As a result, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, and the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) are reminding individuals that a burn ban remains in effect for the entire Akwesasne community during the State of Emergency. Additionally, a statewide burn ban is in effect for New York State from March 16th to May 14th. Please refrain from starting brush fires; fires in a b...
THE CHURCH AND CHAPEL ARE OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER ONLY FOR FOUR WEEKS FROM APRIL 4, 2021 UNTIL MAY 6, 2021. THERE WILL BE PRIVATE MASSES IN THE CHAPEL FOR THE INTENTION OF THE DAY. THESE MASSES ARE LIMITED TO 4 PERSONS ONLY AND THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN TO A MAXIMUM OF 12 PERSONS AT ONE TIME FOR PRIVATE PRAYER ON WEEK-ENDS DUE TO CURRENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 12:10 PM FATHER JEROME AWAY NO MASS Private Prayer Offered for: Gavin Jr. and Mariky Cree-Dunn by the St. Regis Mission family FRIDAY, APRIL16, 2021 12:10 PM...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint one (1) youth council representative to represent the community of Akwesasne. Eligibility: The membership of the Akwesasne Youth Council shall consist of representatives, with a goal of equal gender composition, and staggered terms of two to three years. In order to be eligible to represent the Mohawks of Akwesasne, applicants must: 1. Be enrolled or have an active application to be a Member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code; 2. Be between the age of...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Please Note: The Senior Center is closed to the public until further notice; our office is open for staff only. Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: April 17th-John Oakes April 18th-Giselle Cook April 19th-Paulette Reid & Stacy Thomas April 21st-Gladys White & Arthur Benedict LEGAL AID WITH LINDA Paralegal Linda LaRue from Canton is back taking appointments in our Sunroom. Call our Administrative Assistant Giselle to book an...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the residents of Kawehno:ke to a virtual district meeting on Monday, April 19 at 5 p.m. The Kawehno:ke district meeting will be held via Zoom. To receive the meeting link, please email [email protected]. Council encourages community members to attend the meetings to receive updates and information. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government office at 613-575-2250....
The Akwesasne Justice Department would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Court will be postponed until May 12, 2021. With Ontario implementing the province-wide “emergency brake” until May 1, it is in the best interest of the community to postpone the April 14th Akwesasne Court date. Anyone with matters before the Akwesasne Court will be heard on May 12, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact the Akwesasne Court at 613-575-2250 ext. 1026....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Viola E Rourke, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Sandra M. Rourke. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Sandra M. Rourke, or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Sandra M. Rourke must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than May 29, 2021....
Letters of Testamentary for Steven B. Cook, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Christine Cook-Jacobs and Amber B. Cook. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Christine Cook-Jacobs and Amber B. Cook or contesting the Validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Christine Cook-Jacobs and Amber B. Cook must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than May 03,...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Margaret M. King, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Brenda King. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Brenda King or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Brenda King must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than April 23, 2021....
A petition to probate the writing purported to be the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Thatenwentsientons Herne-Mohawk (DOB 9/26/1895, DOD 08/27/1979) has been filed by Thomas M. Lazore and Andrew Glen Lazore. Notice is hereby given to all heirs including the children and grandchildren of Thomas Kenneth Herne-Mohawk Wolf, Mae Herne, James Herne Mohawk Wolf, John Peter Herne, Mary Josephine Herne Francis, Irene Herne, Dolores Katherine Herne Roberts, and Joseph Robert Herne of the pending probate. You are hereby given notice that you have...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is looking into the possibility of creating a community-based mobile app that offers resources for those pursuing their education. Our goal is to ensure that Akwesasronon are properly supported and prepared for their academic journey, whether that be through high school, college/university, or a trade school. Below are surveys available for parents/guardians, high school students, and high school graduates/post-secondary students. Please choose and complete the one that best applies to you. By completing this...
The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce’s annual City-Wide Garage Sales is scheduled for Friday, May 28th, Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th! These City-Wide Garage Sales attract customers from all over St. Lawrence County and as far away as Ottawa. The Chamber will list garage sales addresses in a directory for $5 – info shared in the directory are: address of the sale, dates and times and a brief summary of items in the sale. To request a directory form you can call the Chamber at 315-393-3620 or via email at [email protected] or...
