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  • First Nations, Canada Wide, United States COVID-19 Update

    May 20, 2021

    First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada from May 9 to May 15, 2021. Atlantic – 2 Cases Quebec – 2 Cases Ontario – 11 Cases Manitoba – 12 Cases Saskatchewan – 5 Cases Alberta – 7 Cases British Columbia – 11 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of May 18, 2021. Canada: 1,338,141 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 364,396 total cases, 6,707 active cases (with 11,050 deaths, 346,639 resolved) Ontario: 513,102 total...

  • Franklin County COVID-19 Update

    May 20, 2021

    Daily Statistics for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 New Positives: 0 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 11 Community Active: 11 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 0 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 38 Active Cases by Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional: 0, Franklin Correctional: 0, Upstate Correctional: 0 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 2724, Confirmed Positive: 2592, Probable: 132, Deaths: 16, Recovered: 2697 Daily Statistics Monday, May 17, 2021: New Positives: 0 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 13 Community Active: 13 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 2...

  • St. Lawrence County COVID-19 Update

    May 20, 2021

    Wednesday, May 19th: 17 (seventeen) new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 7,393 (seven thousand three hundred ninety-three). 102 (one hundred two) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts. 7,195 (seven thousand one hundred ninety-five) cases have been released from isolation. 4 (four) case is hospitalized. 96 (ninety-six) deaths have occurred; this fatality data comes from the New York State D...

  • Iakwa'shatste Spring Hiking Patch

    May 20, 2021

    Iakwa'shatste had such a great turnout of families over the past three seasons that they did Spring a little different. With so many families advancing in their hiking progress Iakwa'shatste stepped up their Spring Series to accommodate but they have also included a Choice Trails patch this time around. This is exciting news to both new and advanced hikers because it opens the door to you picking or sharing your favorite trails with us. If you are looking for trails to bring your family on the...

  • Photo from the 1986 Historical Calendar

    May 20, 2021

    Photo from the 1986 Historical Calendar, co-produced by Indian Time and the Akwesasne Museum and North American Indian Travelling College. 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....

  • Police Blotter

    May 20, 2021

    Cornwall Police News SHOPLIFTING, PUBLIC MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – Ashley Santarsiero, 23, of Akwesasne was arrested on May 13th, 2021 and charged with theft under $5000 and public mischief. It is alleged on March 20th, 2021, the woman attended a Ninth Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. It is further alleged the woman then contacted police to report an incident at the business, which was later determined to be unfounded. On May 13th, 2021, the woman attended police h...

  • BUSINESS MANAGER

    May 20, 2021

    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...

  • CAA Management is currently looking for reliable, hard-working talent for the following positions...

    May 20, 2021

    For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x113 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at twinleafstores.com...

  • Food Pantry Coordinator

    May 20, 2021

    Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $13.80 per hour Closing Date: Till filled. Native Preference in Hiring & Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Food Pantry Coordinator will be responsible for the operations of the Akwesasne Food Pantry operated by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation. This position includes food purchasing and arrange deliveries to the site, scheduling and supervision of volunteers for packaging and distribution of food, oversight of pantry hours, data collection and...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    May 20, 2021

    Salmon River Central School District, is currently accepting applications for the following position: Speech and Language Pathologist Application Deadline: May 31, 2021 Full job description and application can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert, Assistant Superintendent Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 The Salmon River Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation,...

  • JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT MCA

    May 20, 2021

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne currently has multiple employment opportunities available! • BAND REPRESENTATIVE • AMBULANCE DRIVER • DIETARY AIDE • NURSING SUPERVISOR • COURT ADMINISTRATOR • JUSTICE COORDINATOR To view the full job descriptions, please visit www.akwesasne.ca/employment....

  • Kanien'keha Curriculum & Resource Developer - Indefinite Position

    May 20, 2021

    Salary: AMBE Facilitator Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including: 3 Schools that offer Head Start to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario an...

  • Dental Administration Assistant Job Opportunity

    May 20, 2021

    The Akwesasne Dental Clinic is currently in search two individuals to fulfill full time positions of Dental Administration Assistant. The duties for the positions are as followed: Greet patients as they arrive at the dental practice and inquire as to their purpose of visit. Take preliminary patient interview to determine dental issues, and past dental histories, and record all information accurately. Obtain patient information such as demographics and create appropriate files. Schedule appointments for patients over the telephone and in...

  • School Counselor

    May 20, 2021

    Salary: PSAC SC Salary Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including: 3 Schools that offer Head Start to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and...

  • ACESS - EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE OFFICER

    May 20, 2021

    Employment Opportunity Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director of the Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services Board, the Employment Resource Officer will perform the following duties in accordance with the objectives of the ACESS. Highlight of Duties: • Confirm the current labor market needs of the community by assisting in the gathering and analysis of applicable local labor market reports pertaining to the Akwesasne community. • Liaise with employers for potential employment opportunities for ACESS clients. • Assis...

  • 2021 Car-B-Que

    May 20, 2021

    The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce presents the 17th Annual Car-B-Que. A combination Barbeque and Cruise-in, along with a fun filled day of entertainment, featuring door prizes, music, raffles and much more. We plan to set the summer in motion with registration by the Tennis Courts on the grounds of the Dobisky Visitor’s Center on Riverside Avenue on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 10 am. Classic car registrations are only $10.00! Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors to date: CHMC Foundation, Price Chopper and Market 32, St. Lawrence F...

  • DCSS Food Security Program Update

    May 20, 2021

    The MCA Department of Community and Social Services Food Security Program would like to inform the community that the next distribution will take place on Thursday, May 20 & Friday, May 21. Community members are asked to register by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14. To register, please call 613-936-1548 ext. 1300 or email [email protected]. Please list only members of your family that reside with you on your intake form. We realize that special circumstances do happen, we ask that you call and discuss with us if such a circumstance arises....

  • OPG - JOHN WESLEY BEAVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATE)

    May 20, 2021

    The John Wesley Beaver Memorial Scholarship has recently expanded to include twenty $10,000 scholarships which will be awarded over the next three years. The scholarship is open to Indigenous students that reside in Ontario and are pursuing programs of at least two years in length with a potential to lead to a career in the electricity/energy industry that focuses on the areas of Engineering, Science & Technology. Application deadlines are August 1, 2021, November 1, 2021, and February 1, 2022. More information can be found via OPG’s Student A...

  • Tota News

    May 20, 2021

    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: May 24th-Mike L. Jackson & Brenda Chubb May 25th-Rosemary Jacobs May 26th-Wanda Grant May 27th-Deborah Grant-Herne May 28th-Edith Rybke, Wanda Sharrow, Martha Mitchell May 30th-Norman Tarbell & Darlene Jacobs SRMT Office for the Aging Director We now have our Facebook page – ... Full story

  • Legal Notice

    May 20, 2021

    Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Katie Armstrong and Frank Armstrong, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Sidney Armstrong. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Sidney Armstrong. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than June 6, 2021....

  • Legal Notice

    May 20, 2021

    Kaylee R. Jacco, Haylee A. Jacco and Shaylan L. Jacco are requesting letters of Administration on the Estate of Corleen E. Jackson of Akwesasne, NY. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by June 21, 2021. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at S18-358-6300...

  • May 2021 Monthly Tribal Meeting Canceled

    May 20, 2021

    AKWESASNE – In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is providing notification to membership that the regularly scheduled Monthly Tribal Meeting for May 2021 has been canceled. The next Monthly Tribal Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 12th, with Tribal Chief Beverly Cook serving as chairperson. To suggest an agenda item to the June 2021 Monthly Tribal Meeting scheduled for June 12th; please contact the Tribal Council’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7th by calling (518) 358-2272 ext...

  • REMINDER FOR AMBE PSAP STUDENTS

    May 20, 2021

    Please submit your final Winter/Spring 2021 grades and/or diploma to Veronica or Hannah as soon as possible. If you plan on attending Post-Secondary School for the Fall 2021 semester, please submit an AMBE PSAP application by the July 9, 2021 deadline. If you have any questions, please contact Veronica ([email protected]) or Hannah ([email protected])....

  • St. Regis Mission News

    May 20, 2021

    THE CHURCH AND CHAPEL ARE OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER ONLY UNTIL JUNE 5th, 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, MAY 20, 2021 12:10 PM Offered for: Anne-Marie McDonald by the St. Regis Family FRIDAY, MAY 21,2021 12:10 PM Offered for: Benny Roundpoint, Birthday Memorial Anniversary Mass requested by Julia Roundpoint SATURD...

  • CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER - NOTICE OF NOMINATION

    May 20, 2021

    Notice is hereby given that nominations of the eligible Mohawk members of Akwesasne will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Grand Chief and District Chiefs for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, for the next ensuing term. There are four District Chiefs for each of the three districts and one position for Grand Chief available. The nominations will be held at the following locations: Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre St. Regis Recreation Centre Tsi...

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