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  • Signage Promoting Illegal Activities Remains Prohibited

    Jul 1, 2021

    AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is reminding individuals and vendors that, pursuant to Tribal Council Resolution 2021-14, that the promotion of illegal activities continues to be prohibited under the Tribe's jurisdiction. This is inclusive of publications, billboards, banners, or other advertisements for activities or products that are not legal under tribal law, which includes those that are not tribally licensed or regulated. Upon receiving notification of prohibited s...

  • Hoping to Be HAB-Not

    Jul 1, 2021

    Paul Hetzler Not only does it form the basis of the aquatic food web, algae have the power to put a lid on bovine burps. Algae can also be made into a substitute for fossil fuels and is a healthy and tasty food supplement for humans. But from mid-summer through early fall, certain algae can spread toxins through freshwater lakes and rivers, posing a risk to people, pets, fish, and more. Be on the lookout in northern New York State this summer for harmful algal blooms (HABs). The term algae itself has no strict definition. It may refer to any...

  • Minister of Health and Minister of Indigenous Services Announce Funding & Federal Response to support efforts to address racism in health systems

    Jul 1, 2021

    OTTAWA, ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, June 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Strengthening access to culturally safe health services is integral to building a stronger and more culturally inclusive and supportive society. Racism resulting from Canada’s colonial history remains embedded in Canada’s health systems and continues to have catastrophic effects on First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Increasing access to health services for Indigenous Peoples that are safe, respectful and culturally sensitive is a priority for the Government of Canada. Joyc...

  • Statement by Ministers on the work to eliminate racism against Indigenous Peoples in the health systems

    Jul 1, 2021

    OTTAWA, ON, June 29, 2021. The Honorable Patty Hajdu of Health Canada and the Honorable Marc Miller of Indigenous Services Canada issued the following statement today following the third virtual gathering with Indigenous Peoples and organizations, health professionals, health partners, and provincial and territorial representatives to work toward eliminating racism against Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s health systems: “As we continue to address anti-Indigenous racism in Canada’s health systems, we acknowledge that colonialism and past actio...

  • Spruce Blues and Wet-Weather Woes

    Jul 1, 2021

    By Paul Hetzler When I’m asked to diagnose tree problems, folks naturally want the remedy. Sometimes the only solution is tree removal; other times it’s a cable brace, pest management, corrective pruning or fertilizing. But increasingly, the diagnosis is climate change. If anyone knows how to solve that through an arboricultural practice, please let me know. With rising temperatures, a novel weather pattern has taken hold with longer and more intense dry and wet periods. In 2012 many areas had the lowest soil moisture ever recorded. Non...

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

    Jul 1, 2021

    First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of July 27, 2021. Atlantic – 0 Cases Quebec – 0 Cases Ontario – 50 Cases Manitoba – 23 Cases Saskatchewan – 9 Cases Alberta – 10 Cases British Columbia – 7 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of . Canada: 1,414,736 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 374,731 total cases, 878 active cases (with 11,207 deaths, 326,646 resolved) Ontario: 544,713 total cases, 2,409 active cases (w...

  • Franklin County COVID-19 Case Update

    Jul 1, 2021

    Daily Statistics for Wednesday, June 30, 2021: New Positives: 0 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 1 Community Active: 1 DOCCS Inmate Active: 0 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 0 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 6 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 2765, Confirmed Positive: 2633, Probable: 132, Deaths: 17, Recovered: 2747 Daily Statistics for Tuesday, June 29, 2021: New Positives: 0 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 0 Community Active: 0 DOCCS Inmate Active: 0 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 0 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 1 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 2764, C...

  • St. Lawrence County COVID-19 Update

    Jul 1, 2021

    Wednesday, June 30th: · 3 (three) new case of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 7,552 (seven thousand five hundred fifty-two). · 15 (fifteen) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts @SLCPublicHealth. · 7,440 (seven thousand four hundred forty) cases have been released from isolation. · 1 (one) case is hospitalized. · 97 (ninety-seven) deaths have occurred; this fatality data comes from the New York State...

  • Tiny powwow dancers perform in AMBE event

    Jul 1, 2021

    A'nowara'kowa Arena, AMBE Early Years students; Headstart, Pre-K and Kindergarten participate in the pow wow. April 2009 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

    Jul 1, 2021

    Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 06/24/2021: On 06-22-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Eugene R. Santos 72 of Lyon Mountain, NY for speed in zone 71-55 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 07-08-2021. On 06-22-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Henry G. Laffin 71 of Hogansurg, NY for reckless driving and speed in zone 61-35 mph zone. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on 07-08-202. On 06-22-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Daniel B. Thompson 22 of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone...

  • HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

    Jul 1, 2021

    Salary: SP 04 ST2 - $58,304.63 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Senior HR Generalist / Labor Relations, the incumbent is responsible for assisting all AMBE / ACCP / Iohahi:io personnel in all aspects of Human Resources. Responds to inquiries and provides general information on HR related processes, procedures, policies and guidelines to AMBE /ACCP / Iohahi:io staff. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field with 2 years of experience in the HR field. OR Post-Secondary Diploma in Human R...

  • Position: Three (3) Kanien'keha Immersion Teachers (levels pre-k to 8)

    Jul 1, 2021

    Hours per week: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday Workplace: The Akwesasne Freedom School Start Date: August 2, 2021 Deadline for application: July 9, 2021 by 5pm Must submit a resume and application to the Akwesasne Freedom School office, 31 Indian Village Road, Akwesasne, NY. For more information please call (518) 358-2073 between 8:30am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday or email [email protected]. Qualifications Fluent Mohawk speaker or Functional level Mohawk speaker Must have 1-2 yrs. experience working with school age children E...

  • CALL OUT FOR MCA FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

    Jul 1, 2021

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling four (4) vacant seats on the Finance Committee: • One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kanatakon, with a term of not less than three (3) years • One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, with a term of not less than three (3) years • One (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi Snaihne, with a term of not less than three (3) years • One (1) vacant seat for a member at large, with term of not less than three (3) years The Finance Committee is established to provide Council with ad...

  • Position: Kanien'keha Immersion Teacher Trainee

    Jul 1, 2021

    # Of Positions: Three (3) positions available for the upcoming school year Term: August 2, 2021 – June 24, 2022 Hours per week: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday Workplace: The Akwesasne Freedom School Deadline for application: July 9, 2021 by 4pm Must submit a resume and application to the Akwesasne Freedom School Office, 31 Indian Village Road, Akwesasne, NY. For more information please call (518) 358-2073 between 8:30am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday or email [email protected]. Qualifications Fluent Kanien’keha speaker or Funct...

  • BUSINESS MANAGER

    Jul 1, 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...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Jul 1, 2021

    Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 School Year for the following positions: Behavior Intervention Specialist Driver Education Teacher School Psychologist 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 Covington, NY 12937 The Salmon River...

  • ANTICIPATED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Jul 1, 2021

    Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy for the 2021-22 school year: Teaching Assistant Applications available at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction 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, gender,...

  • SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES:

    Jul 1, 2021

    Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for Substitute Teachers Pay rates for 2021-2022 school year: Certified Teacher: $135/day Non-Certified w/2 or 4-year degree: $120/day Non-Certified Teacher w/no degree: $110/day New hires will be trained before starting. 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...

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

    Jul 1, 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...

  • Teachers

    Jul 1, 2021

    Salary: PSAC Salary Grid Position Summary: Under the supervision of the School Principal, the teacher is responsible to teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the School Principal. Qualifications: Ontario Teaching Certificate in the Primary or Junior Division or NYS Certification N-6 or Intermediate Qualifications; Teaching experience is an asset Key Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Jul 1, 2021

    Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 School Year for the following anticipated positions: Secondary Science Teacher Secondary Social Studies Teacher Secondary Math Teacher Secondary English Teacher Home School Coordinator Teacher Aide Watchkeeper Supervisor of Attendance Counselor 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...

  • OPG - JOHN WESLEY BEAVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATE)

    Jul 1, 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...

  • NOTICE OF TENDER

    Jul 1, 2021

    Tenders, sealed in envelopes and clearly marked as to the contents, will be received by Ms. Lorraine Bova, Director, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Infrastructure and Housing, Administration Building No. 3, Cornwall Island, Ontario K6H 5T3, Telephone (613) 936-1548, until: 11:00 a.m., Local Time, July 8th, 2021 for the construction of the works described below. On the same day, commencing at 11:05 a.m. local time, the tenders will be opened and read publicly at the Cornwall Island Administration Office #3 on Cornwall Island. The...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    Jul 1, 2021

    June 16, 2021 The Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the following seats: District of Kanatakon: One 3-year term District of Kawehnoke: One 3-year term Nominations will be held on Saturday July 10, 2021 from the hours of 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the following locations: District of Kanatakon: St.Regis Recreation Center District of Kawehnoke: Kawehnoke Recreation Center Election if needed will be held on Saturday August 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 6p.m. at the following locations: District of Kanatakon:...

  • LEGAL NOTICE

    Jul 1, 2021

    Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of David V. Hopps of Akwesasne, NY, has been requested by Neal Hopps Sr. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Neal Hopps Sr. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Neal Hopps Sr. must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than July 24, 2021....

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