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Submitted by Lynda Brown The students of Tsi Snaihne School enjoyed an informative visit from Emergency Service personnel Joseph Bonaparte Jr. and Wabigonikwe Tenasco from Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance on Thursday, May 19th for "Emergency Medical Services Week." The students learned about safety and were able to examine some of the equipment used when an ambulance is called in an emergency. The students were able to walk through an ambulance so that in the future if they are around when an...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on a featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for April was optimism. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
The Salmon River CS Boys Modified Lacrosse Team would like to congratulate the winner of the 2016 Lawn Mower Tractor Raffle, Kathryn Square (shown above). Niawenkowa to all supporters and those who helped sell tickets....
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Submitted by NNATC A young man of the Bear Clan and a young woman of the Wolf Clan plan to get married. This is proper, and their children will become good candidates to become Faithkeepers, Clan Mothers, or Rotiianehson. A couple cannot marry unless they have the consent of both their mothers. In traditional marriages, you can be forty years old, but you would still need the consent of your mother. A couple desiring to get married must make a request to the Council of Chiefs and together set a date for the wedding. When the Council of Chiefs...
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Submitted by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator, CCE of St. Lawrence County You may have noticed how, on sunny warm days in early spring, bees of various stripes come out of the woodwork—sometimes literally. By definition, it’s only a “real” bee if it’s wearing fur, but not everyone wants to get close enough to see whether or not the thing is covered in minute hairs. If it looks like a bee and buzzes like one, it’s OK to call it a bee. Except for those who are allergic to their stings, most people feel rather warm and fu...
This event was created to help World War II veterans to get to Washington, DC to see their memorial. All the participants who take the veterans are volunteers. A recruiter from Plattsburgh, Cynthia Nadeau, spoke to Lud Beeson to find a woman veteran. He directed her to Joanne Reyome. Both the recruiter and Joanne started to search for WWII vets in the area. They found six: Cecilia (Cook) Conlin, Hubert Jock, Jack Leaf, Levi Oakes, Barney Rourke and Jack Treptow. On the morning of the trip, around 0700 (7:00 am) the ceremonies will begin. Each...
Huge crowds turned out to view dozens of all varieties of cars at Frenchie's "Great Northern New York Auto Show" on Saturday, May 21. Hundreds of people showed up for the free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of East Orvis Street was blocked off. The gathering also included a bouncy house, a dunking booth and displays from Massena and Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Departments and Massena Rescue. There were also fundraisers for the Boys and Girls Club of Massena and food vendors....
The St. Regis Mohawk Elementary School held their annual Spring Concerts last week. Pre-K and Kindergarten students kicked off the series on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Following that performance, Grade 1 and 2 performed on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Band and Chorus members in Grades 3, 4 and 5 entertained audiences on Thursday, May 19, 2016. All songs were directed and accompanied by the music teachers, Mr. Justin Hahn and Mr. Warren Potter....
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(St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences New Release) CORNWALL, ON - The St. Lawrence River, which the Mohawks call Kaniatarowanenneh, or the “big waterway,” has a rich heritage of aboriginal life and habitation dating back nearly 10,000 years. Those first inhabitants of the big waterway were those who lived and hunted along the shores of what was then the Champlain Sea, where Cornwall and Akwesasne stand today. The first peoples along this River have much to tell us of its past and of our future. On Saturday, May 28th from noo...
Salmon River Central held their Athletic Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Saturday, May 21, at the Brass Horse Banquet Hall and Lounge. The Hall of Fame is represented by members of the Shamrock community who want to recognize the athletic accomplishments of the Ft. Covington High School, Bombay High School and Salmon River Central School. In honoring the past and present individual and team accomplishments and their contributions have made to the rich history of these schools. The 2015 Induct...
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The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation announced that the Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors’ Center, located at the U. S. Eisenhower Lock, will open on Friday, May 27, 2016 and remain open daily, including weekends, through Labor Day, September 5, 2016. The Visitors’ Center hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and it is free to the public. Also starting May 27th, the gift shop will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Due to security measures, vis...
On May 19, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council stopped by the Tribal Police Department to express their appreciation to our local law enforcement for National Police Week. First started in 1962, National Police Week serves to recognize the important service of law enforcement during the week of May 15th, as well as pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. The Tribal Police have been serving the southern portion of...
Territory of Akwesasne – During the week of May 15-21, 2016, National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week takes place with the intent to celebrate EMS personnel and recognize the work they do on a daily basis. During this time, the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance (AMA) staff has been visiting local schools, providing lectures to youth and educating the community on the efforts and dedication of EMS practitioners. In addition, a profile of the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance EMS staff has been d...
CLEVELAND — As National Safe Boating Week continues, the Great Lakes Coast Guard is reminding boaters of the importance of carrying life-saving emergency distress equipment. While many boaters rely on cell phones for emergency communications on the water, personal locator beacons are much more reliable in the marine environment. The Coast Guard highly recommends all mariners equip their boats with Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons and/or their life jackets with Personal Locator Beacons. “EPIRBs and PLBs are absolutely invaluable dur...
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Onerahtohko:wa/May 26,2016 Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre-6:00pm Agenda 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council Attendance B. Moment of Silence 2. COUNCIL AGENDA ACCCEPTANCE 3. RULES OF ORDER 4. FOLLOW UP | Ennisko:wa/March 30th General Meeting Action Items 5. PRESENTATION | Trails Initiative 6. UPDATE | Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance 7. UPDATE | Census Canada 8. UPDATE | CBSA Vehicle Seizures 9. UPDATE | Demolition of the Seaway International Bridge 10. UPDATE | MCA Preferential Hiring Policy 11. UPDATE | Port Divestiture 12. UPDATE | Smart Meters 13....
Salary Level: HS09 $37,950.68-$39,468.71 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Case Manager Supervisor and the Program Manager of the Community Support Program, the Case Manager assists clients applying for financial assistance, advising them of other services and programs available and of their rights and responsibilities under the guidelines of the Community Support Program. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two (2) year Social Service Worker Diploma, with preference for a university degree in social work studies under a Bachelor of Social Work...
Salary Level: SP08 $45,118.09-$46,922.81 POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the direction of the HR Manager the incumbent will be responsible for mainstreaming the activities involved with developing and updating policies and procedural manuals for Human Resources and the Organization. To ensure that materials created are drafted in compliance with applicable industry standards, best practices and regulatory requirements. The Policy Writer will be tasked with reviewing current materials to ensure they remain compliant and up to date, and to...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), located in the Northern Adirondack region of NYS, is accepting applications for the following positions: * School Psychologist * Library Media Specialists (2) * Music Teacher * Teacher Aides 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...
