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Articles from the July 18, 2024 edition


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  • Part Time Office Manager

    Jul 18, 2024

    Indian Time is looking for a part time 25 hrs. Office Manager to manage the daily operations of the local newspaper. Job roles will include the following: The Office Manager maintains the daily operations of non-profit newspaper through processing invoices, expenses and payroll using QuickBooks. Maintaining record keeping and retention of documents according to GAAP practices. Record keeping for grants and contracts of the organization, while researching new opportunities that align with the organizations future goals. Maintaining employee...

  • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AIDE

    Jul 18, 2024

    Salary: PSAC Salary Grid Position Summary: The Occupational Therapy Aide provides one-on-one and/or small group therapy to identified students, following the plan designed by the Occupational Therapist, using their unique expertise to help students with or without challenges and to assist the student to perform important learning and development activities within their natural environment. Qualifications: ➢ 2 Year College Diploma or Post-Secondary Degree ➢ 3 years’ experience in a school environment OR ➢ High School Diploma or Equival...

  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

    Jul 18, 2024

    Salary: Pay Band 6 $64,476.08 - $96,920.59 Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Education, the Executive Assistant ensures the effective operation of the Iohahi:io Office in order to facilitate optimum service delivery of the educational programs of Iohahi:io/Post-Secondary/Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating special projects; participating in committees, leading working groups and teams in relation to IAETI/PSAP communications. Qualifications: ➢ Two year d...

  • HEAD COOK

    Jul 18, 2024

    Salary: Pay Band 1 $44,561.92 - $63,425.51 Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Student Service Facilitator and onsite supervision of the School Principal, the Head Cook will be responsible to ensure that the nutritional needs of children are met on a daily basis, that the meals are prepared and served efficiently, that health and safety regulations are strictly followed and maintains the budget when ordering supplies. Qualifications: ➢ Must have a degree, diploma or certification from an accredited food services program w...

  • AFTER SCHOOL / LUNCH MONITOR

    Jul 18, 2024

    Salary: AMBE Salary Grid Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Student Services Facilitator and in direct supervision of the School Principal, the After School / Lunch Monitor will provide students with a structured program that includes academic enrichment, physical fitness activities and a healthy snack. The incumbent is also responsible for providing assistance to students during the lunch program and to supervise students to ensure a positive and safe environment. The incumbent will also be assigned tutoring tasks as...

  • MCA Employment Opportunities

    Jul 18, 2024

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  • Dawn M. Loran

    Jul 18, 2024

    Akwesasne: Dawn M. Loran, 62, of State Route 37, passed away on July 12, 2024 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. Dawn was born on August 26, 1961 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Bernard and Verna (Peters) Loran. She attended Salmon River Central School and later Monroe Community College. Dawn worked at Wades Supermarket in Victor, NY as a Manager for 15 years and was currently employed at 37 West as a Bookkeeper. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, traveling and going out on the boat...

  • Akwesasne Death Benefits accepting new registrations

    Jul 18, 2024

    Sunday, July 21, 2024 & Sunday, August 25, 2024 (LAST REGISTRATION DATE) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Homemakers in Snye Cost: $200 to join $50 goes to administration fee $150 goes to death benefit advances (30 deaths) 18+ must apply on their own Must be a member of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Mohawk Nation (please be prepared to show your status card Registration comes into effect September 1, 2024 The benefits help community members who are members of the Akwesasne Death Benefits...

  • Harvest and Enjoy Garden-Fresh Cucumbers

    Jul 18, 2024

    by Melinda Myers Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, served as a snack, or made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. Plus, they have a high water content, making them a mild diuretic to help in weight loss and reduce blood pressure. To ensure the best flavor and greatest nutritional value, grow your own or purchase cucumbers fresh from the farmer's market. Harvest cucumbers or purchase them based on...

  • Iewakenónhne ne Akhwesáhshne Karáhston Tsi iontkehrontáhkhwa tanon Karáhston Ronatenaiéhston

    Jul 18, 2024

    1. Iewakenónhne ne Akhwesáhshne Karáhston Tsi iontkehrontáhkhwa tanon Karáhston Ronatenaiéhston I went to the Akwesasne Art Market and Art Show 2. Akhwá:tsire tánon i :'i tho : ieionkwenónhne My family and I went as well 3. Ka'nón:we niioterihwahtenkia'tón:ne? Where was the Art Market? 4. Ahkwesáhshne nón:we tsi kanakerahtsheratákie ionten'nikonhroriatáhkhwa It was held at Generations Park in Akwesasne 5. Kelly Back wa'ontkwé:ni kí:ken iohseratákie ne akwáh aonha :'a ioia...

  • Leo & Sarah Lazore, Mitchell Conners and Kathryn Seymour year unknown

    Jul 18, 2024

    Leo & Sarah Lazore, Mitchell Conners and Kathryn Seymour year unknown. Submitted by Kimberley 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....

  • Clanology

    Jul 18, 2024

    Continued from last week. Weddings and Clans A young man of the Bear Clan and a young woman of the Wolf Clan plan to get married. This is proper, and their 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...

  • TOTA NEWS

    Jul 18, 2024

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays July 18th-Gary Burnham July 19th-John Jack Leaf & Barbara LaDue July 20th-Doris Benedict July 23rd- Johanne Jackson July 24th-Mary Frego & Louis (Butch)...

  • ST. REGIS MISSION NEWS

    Jul 18, 2024

    ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THERE WILL BE NO WEEKDAY MASSES FROM JULY 1 UNTIL NOVEMBER 2024. SATURDAY JULY 20, 2024 4:00 PM Offered for: Pam Hart Memorial Birthday Anniversary by Debbie Thomas SUNDAY JULY 21, 2024 10:00 AM Offered for: Viola Rourke 10- Year Memorial Anniversary by the Rourke family AN ON-LINE RESOURCE FOR VITUAL MASSES IS www.ewtn.com FOOD PANTRY CHANGES! For the months of July, August, and September- food pantry distribution hours are...

  • Community Testimony Highlights Serious Deficiencies in Recent MCA Election

    Isaac White|Jul 18, 2024

    By Isaac White The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's recent general election has sparked significant controversy and discontent among community members. A multitude of appeals challenging the election results led to public hearings by the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board. Reports of procedural errors, allegations of improper practices, and the exclusion of long-time voters have led to widespread calls for a thorough investigation. During the recent hearings, numerous individuals shared their experiences and frustrations, highlighting the need for...

  • AMPS Release – Impaired Operation

    Jul 18, 2024

    On July 11, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service attempted to make a traffic stop in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The vehicle failed to stop for police. Two AMPS patrol cars were involved in the traffic stop attempt. While fleeing, the suspect vehicle and a patrol car made contact with each other. The suspect vehicle then departed the roadway into the ditch. Police rendered first aid assistance, on scene. The suspect and officer were not seriously injured. The suspect was transported to a local hospital and released. The suspect has been c...

  • As Climate Change Makes the North Country Wetter, More Archives are Plagued by Mold

    Jul 18, 2024

    By Lucy Grindon. Report for America Corps Member in Canton, NY. NCPR. Climate change is making the North Country warmer and wetter. Extreme precipitation has increased by 20% or more throughout the Northeast over the last century or so, according to federal data. All that water is damaging homes, property, and agricultural fields. It’s also causing an unexpected problem for museums. Cathy Tedford directs the Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University in Canton. She's worked there for over three decades. But last year, she saw something new i...

  • Cornwall Hospital Achieves Top Accreditation Results

    Jul 18, 2024

    Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada for the second consecutive time. Accreditation Canada is a non-profit, independent organization that assesses healthcare facilities across the country against a set of national quality and safety standards. Exemplary Standing is the highest standing awarded by Accreditation Canada, reserved only for those who exceed the fundamental accreditation requirements. Surveyors from Accreditation Canada travelled to CCH in May...

  • Days Are Getting Longer Due to Climate Change, Potentially Affecting Navigation and the Internet, Study Finds

    Jul 18, 2024

    By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. EcoWatch. The climate crisis is not only having an impact on temperatures, weather and environment, it’s also affecting the length of a day, according to a new study. Global heating is causing polar ice to melt, which is altering how fast Earth rotates, making each day longer. It is a shift that will accelerate as long as humans continue to burn fossil fuels that produce planet-warming greenhouse gases. “We can see our impact as humans on the whole Earth system, not just locally, like the rise in temperature, but...

  • Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow

    Jul 18, 2024

    The weather was perfect for a powwow, and thousands took advantage of the clear skies and hot weather. Gathered at one of largest pow-wows in the east and held in Kahnawake, on Saturday July 13 and Sunday 14, 2024, dancers, drummers, singers, along with craft and art vendors and the beloved powwow food vendors. Gordon Nicotine-Sands held the spot of emcee, Arena Director – Dale Matasawagon, Head Veteran – Ray Deer, Head – Judge Tasha Thompson, Smoke Dance Signer – Cam Hill and Host Drum – Young...

  • Eighteen California Tribes Awarded Almost $20M – Addressing MMIW Crisis

    Jul 18, 2024

    Eighteen California tribes will receive almost $20 million in grants to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person crisis in the state. On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the grant award for funding to help investigations, develop culturally based prevention strategies, improve responses to human trafficking, supply culturally appropriate support services to families, and improve cooperation and communication on jurisdictional issues with local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement. The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuill...

  • EPA Grants Petition to Regulate PFAS Found in Plastic Containers

    Jul 18, 2024

    By Zahra Ahmad. Earthjustice. WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would start the process to regulate toxic PFAS (per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) found in plastic containers. This decision follows a petition filed by a coalition of environmental and health advocates, urging the EPA to address the severe risks these chemicals pose to consumers, workers, and the environment. The coalition, represented by Earthjustice, and alongside two other organizations, filed a petition under Section 21 of the Toxic Su...

  • Family Outdoor Days at Bassmaster Elite: Seeking Vendors, Exhibitors and Volunteers

    Jul 18, 2024

    WADDINGTON – As the Bassmaster Elite Series gears up for its highly anticipated season finale, scheduled for August 15-18 at Waddington’s Whitaker Park, final local preparations are underway. This prestigious event is a highlight of the season, drawing 103 elite anglers to compete on the St. Lawrence River. The tournament not only promises thrilling competition but also celebrates the community with a host of engaging activities. Families are invited to join in the excitement with free Family Outdoor Days on August 17 and 18, from 11 a.m. to...

  • House Advances Interior Bill with a 23% Increase for the Indian Health Service and Maintained Advance Appropriations for IHS

    Jul 18, 2024

    The House Appropriations Full Committee passed an Interior bill that includes $8.56 billion for IHS and $99.99 million for Urban Indian Health. On July 9, 2024, the House Appropriations Full Committee passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, which was previously approved by the House Subcommittee on June 28, 2024. The bill authorizes $8.56 billion for the Indian Health Service (HIS) – an increase of $1.6 billion from FY24 and $361.64 million above the President’s request. The bil...

  • Inclusion: An Exhibition of Adirondack Artists Annoel Krider and Sue Burdick Young

    Jul 18, 2024

    Malone, NY – The Downtown Artist Cellar is proud to present "Inclusion," an exhibition showcasing the works of two esteemed Adirondack artists, Annoel Krider and Sue Burdick Young. The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, July 12th, from 5-7 pm and runs until August 10th, 2024, at 410 East Main Street, Malone, NY. About Annoel Krider: Annoel Krider, born into an artistic family, pursued her passion for art through various mediums. With a BA in Art Education, she has studied weaving with a Mayan Indian in Cuernavaca, Mexico, at the S...

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