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  • Call the Dogs off the Lions

    May 12, 2016

    Paul Hetzler April showers bring May flowers, but not all posies are a welcome sight. Although it is quite possible they arrived on the Mayflower, dandelions do not get the esteem they deserve as plucky immigrants that put down firm roots in a new land, or as a vitamin-packed culinary delight, or as a multi-purpose herbal remedy. On this latter point, dandelion is so well-respected that it garnered the Latin name Taraxicum officinale, which roughly means “the official remedy for disorders.” There are many reported health benefits of dandelion,...

  • Tarbell Management Group Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

    May 12, 2016

    Tarbell Management Group took celebrating to the next level by providing meals to teachers in two countries, two provinces, and one state. Breakfast was delivered directly to the teaching staff and support staff of the Akwesasne Freedom School, J.W. Leary Junior High, Trinity Catholic School, and the Massena Central High School. Lunch was delivered to the Nightengale Elementary School, St. Regis Mohawk School, Salmon River Elementary School, Madison Middle School, Salmon River Middle School,...

  • Fairness Sought in Concert and Sporting Event Tickets

    May 12, 2016

    BUFFALO – This multi Year investigation finds more than half of all tickets to many popular concerts are reserved for event insiders and pre-sale customers before tickets even go on sale to the general public. Brokers deploy “bots” to buy thousands of tickets within seconds harming consumers and defying industry efforts of fair ticket sales. Ticket brokers are denying affordable access to the concerts and sporting events they love. NYS Attorney General Schneiderman released the results of a wide-ranging investigation into the concert and sport...

  • Franklin County 4-Her's Attend Teen Retreat in Syracuse

    May 12, 2016

    By Diane Tremblay, STARR Adult Partner "4-H Grows Leaders" was the theme for the annual NYS 4-H State Teen Action Representative Retreat (STARR). On April 29th, eight 4-H youth from Franklin County participated in the annual teen leadership weekend. STARR is a three-day, fun filled event held in the Youth Building at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The weekend of events began on Friday evening, April 29th with registration where the youth received their nametags, group assignments,...

  • TEEN VOGUE Features Racially Diverse Young Women

    May 12, 2016

    Teen Vogue recently featured seven young women, a Native American, African-American, Japanese, Jamaican-Haitian, Puerto Rican-Black, Indian (from India), and a Black-Irish-Chinese-Creek woman, all racially ethnically- diverse people who spoke passionately about cultural appropriation. Daunnette Reyome, who is Omaha in Nebraska, has roots in Akwesasne. Her grandparents include Ethel and Louis Arquette and Bertha and Edgar Reyome. The article attempts to address the "countless call-outs...

  • Protecting Akwesasne from ZIKA

    May 12, 2016

    By Les Benedict, SRMT Environment Division As with many other harmful viruses the mosquito has been the carrier for many contagions through the years such as West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and now the Zika virus. The Zika virus has been making headlines in the news lately as world health experts try to contain its spread throughout South and Central America. It is a new and emerging concern in North America now and has many people concerned because of the effect it has on development of unborn babies, often resulting in a...

  • Army Corps Finally Agrees The Ancient One Is Native American, Will Return Home

    May 12, 2016

    Richard Walker Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today For years, the Colville, Nez Perce, Umatilla, Wanapum and Yakama peoples told the world who the Ancient One is: an ancestor. Let him return home, they said, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers turned his remains over to the Burke Museum for storage. Let his relatives honor him and reinter him, they said, as courts allowed him to be handled and subjected to study. He is one of us, they said, even as a federal judge and scientists...

  • St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 1 to 29, reported May 10:

    May 12, 2016

    • Controlled substance - On April 1, Tribal Police arrested Lacey A. Thompson, 30, of Massena and charged her with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. She was to have appeared in Bombay Town Court on April 19. • Hypodermic needles - On April 17, Tribal Police arrested Michelle David, 30, of Akwesasne, Quebec with 16 counts of criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument class. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. She was to...

  • AMPS & Tribal Police Celebrate Police Week 2016

    May 12, 2016

    Akwesasne – Please join the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department in the 2016 Police Week: “Building Community Partnerships,” to be held at the St. Regis Recreation on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The highlight for young children, up to age seven, is a “Power Wheels Race” inside the Recreation Center and Lacrosse with the police next to the Recreation. Our community is encouraged to join in the event. Don’t forget to charge your Power Wheels in advance! There will even be a free Barb...

  • Tips to Create a Safe Prom and Graduation Season for your Teen

    May 12, 2016

    Prom and graduation season can be one of the most memorable occasions for parents and students, but in order to ensure that the festivities are not only memorable, but safe, here are some tips for parents: SET CURFEWS. Teen car crashes and deaths increase later at night. BE UP WHEN THEY COME HOME. This will ensure you that your teen had returned home safely. CLEARLY COMMUNICATE YOUR EXPECTATIONS. You may feel that you have talked to your teen many times about your expectations for healthy choices and the consequences of breaking the rules, the...

  • Legends of Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductees 1997

    May 12, 2016

    Front Row L-R: Ray Day, Wallace Roundpoint, Peter Burns Sr., Bobby Delormier & Eddy Thomas. Standing L-R: Bruce Roundpoint, accepting for Joe 'Jiggy' Sunday, his son Timmy, Bobby Sunday, Billy Sunday, Travis Cook and Ron Thomas. Submitted by one of the Legends. 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...

  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT UNIT COORDINATOR

    May 12, 2016

    Salary Level: DS 05 $52,728.79 – $54,837.94 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBLITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and administration of Community Support and Resource Development unit operations, and for the execution, monitoring of primary prevention activities and the recruitment, licensing and monitoring of foster care services to the community. Respecting Ontario and Quebec legislation standards are requirements in the provision of these services. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Social Work o...

  • CONGREGATE DINING ATTENDANT

    May 12, 2016

    Salary Level: GST 13 $33,960.62 – $35,319.05 POSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor and the day to day supervision of the Cook, the incumbent is responsible for serving meals to residents, visitors and families attending congregate dining events. The incumbent maintains a high standard of quality in the preparation and delivery of meal services while maintaining attention to sanitation protocols. The Congregate Dining Attendant is a team player and promotes the services of the Dietary Department. Q...

  • INTAKE & INVESTIGATION SUPERVISOR

    May 12, 2016

    Salary Level: DS 05 $52,728.79 – $54,837.94 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBLITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager or designate, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and administration of Intake and Investigation Unit operations and the supervision of child protection investigations and the monitoring of service provision to clients and families. Respecting Ontario or Quebec Legislation standards and requirements in the provision of these services, and including services to Quebec youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Q...

  • Massena Central School District

    May 12, 2016

    Massena Central School District is currently accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year for the following anticipated positions: Elementary Level Math Intervention Teachers Teaching Assistants, Title VII Literacy Teacher School Psychologist Elementary Teachers Teacher Aides. Also, applications for substitute teachers, aides, cleaners, food service workers, monitors, bus drivers, and nurses are always welcome. Applications are available from the District Office or can be downloaded from www.mcs.k12.ny.us. Please direct questions to...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    May 12, 2016

    Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following positions: * Secondary Special Education Teacher * Teaching Assistant * School Psychologist Complete job description is available at www.srk12.org. Submit application, letter of interest and current resume with references to: Angela Robert, Director of Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route #1 Fort Covington, NY 12937...

  • EXTERNAL POSTING TERM positions commencing September 2016 AHKWESAHSNE MOHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION

    May 12, 2016

    Program: AMBE Reports to: School Principal Term: September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 Salary: Based on AMBE Salary Grid for Teachers FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the School Principal, the teacher will provide instruction to all students under his/her charge following prescribed curriculum guidelines; maintain lesson plans and long range instructional plans; develop and implement a sound timetable of daily instructional assignments; establish high standards for pupil behaviour and academic growth; prepare reports on...

  • Tota News

    May 12, 2016

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: May 14th-Andria Cooke & Lou Ann Paquin May 16th Beverly Swardfigure May 19th Lawrence Benedict Events: May 12th – Active Living Walking Club -10:30; Shopping-1:00; Rideau Carlton Raceway Trip-3:30; May 13th – Computer Skills-10:00; Craft Class-1:00; May 16th – Active Living Walking Club-10:30; Bingo-1:00; May 17th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Shopping-1:00; May 18th – Aquafit-8:20; Ride to Nowhere-12:30; Active Living Class-1:00-2:15; May 19th – Haircuts-10:00; Active Living Walk...

  • KAWEHNOKE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-932-5808

    May 12, 2016

    Please note: Dr. Young’s clinic has a 40 patient limit and Janet Brant, NP has an 8 patient limit during her walk in clinics. Fri. May 13th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Sat. May 14th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in Mon. May 16th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Tues. May 17th Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. May 18th Dr. Young 8:00-11:30-walk-in Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-by appt. 5:00-7:30-walk-in Thurs. May 19th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt....

  • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE 613-575-2341 EXT. 3215

    May 12, 2016

    Please note: Walk-in Clinic with Dr. Forson has a fifteen patient limit; Dr. Saylor has a twelve patient limit and Dr. Horn’s morning clinic has 15 & afternoon has 10 patient limit Lab-Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 or the first 20 registered Fri. May 13th Dr. Horn 9:00-12:00-booked follow-ups Dr. Saylor 9:00-12:00-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. May 16th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-12:00-walk-in 1:00-3:00-booked follow-ups Tues. May 17th Dr. Forson 8:30-11:30-walk-in Dr. Saylor 9:00-12:00-by appt. 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Horn Booked P...

  • ATTENTION TO ANY STUDENTS

    May 12, 2016

    who plan to transfer to Salmon River: The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2016. This policy applies to all students who wish to transfer into the Salmon River Central School District (including the St. Regis Mohawk School) for the 2016-2017 school year who are changing schools but have not moved from their residence. Enrollment packets are available at the Office of Instruction, located in the Elementary building of the Salmon River Central campus. The child’s birth certificate and immunization rec...

  • Phony "directory" invoice reports popping up on BBB's Scam Tracker

    May 12, 2016

    Buffalo, NY—(May 3, 2016)—Upstate New York businesses are reporting to BBB’s Scam Tracker that a phony directory invoice is coming in via fax, demanding payment for services that owners say they didn’t receive. The invoice, from American Yellow Group, claims to be from the “outsourced billing department” in Bulgaria. The notice states that the business purchased “Facebook and Twitter features” and that it is the “last chance to protect your credit score in good standing.” One of the red flags on the invoices states, “Send check to address to B...

  • AHA Public Meeting

    May 12, 2016

    The Akwesasne Housing Authority will host a meeting on community development and housing needs and provide information about their intention to apply for $600,000 under the Indian Community Development Block Grant, and they need the community’s input. Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00pm AHA Training Center Building 378 State Route 37, Hogansburg For more information email Retha Herne at [email protected]...

  • Important Dates for theTetewatskà:hon Green Food Box Program

    May 12, 2016

    The PICKUP date for: Kana:takon @ the Recreation is Tuesday, MAY 17, 2016 from 11am-4pm. Tsi Snaihne @ the Recreation is Tuesday, MAY 17, 2016 from 1:00-5:00pm. Kawehno:ke @ the A’nowarakowa Arena is Wednesday, MAY 18, 2016 from 11am-4pm. If you have any questions please call CARLEE OAKES in Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....

  • Remaining MCA District and General Meetings for Onerahtohko:wa/May

    May 12, 2016

    Kana:takon District Meeting St. Regis Recreation Centre Onerahtohko:wa/May 16, 2016 6:00pm start time General Meeting Kawehno:ke Community Centre Onerahtohko:wa/ May 26, 2016 6:00pm start time...

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