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Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023-24 School Year: • AIS/ELA Reading Teacher • Anticipated Science Teacher • Art Teacher • Elementary Teacher • Driver Education Teacher • Mohawk Language Teacher • School Administrator – Assistant Principal • Secondary Math Teacher • Secondary Special Education Teacher • Teacher Aide • Teaching Assistant • Technology Teacher Application Deadline: Until Filled Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/em...
Position Summary: The Director of Operational Services is accountable for the leadership, management and delivery of AMBE’s operational services, which are comprised of the following programs, Finance, Information Services, Transportation and Delivery Services and AMBE Maintenance and Buildings. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration Ø Minimum of three (3) years related professional experience. OR Bachelor Degree with a Financial Designation and five (5) years leadership experience Key Competencies:...
Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, full-time 40 Hours weekly Mon-Fri Pay Rate: $16.09 per hour Closing Date: Until 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,...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following position for the 2023-24 school year: Elementary Teacher Pre-K-6 Full job descriptions and applications 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, gender, age,...
Continued from last week. You Mothers, I hear you have a great deal to say about your government. Our Mothers have always had a hand in ours. Maybe you can do something to help us now. If you white mothers are hard-hearted and will not, perhaps you boys and girls who are listening and who have loved to read stories about our people – the true ones I mean – will help us when you grow up if there are any of us left to be helped. If you are bound to treat us as though we were citizens under your government, then those of your people who are land-h...
The D.D.T. Club organized in 1944 by a group of High School Girls with Mrs. Erma Smoke as advisor. Meetings were held weekly for planning out-of-school activities. Front row L-R: Mrs. Erma Smoke, Dolores Lazore, Glenda White, Louise Wood, Martha Herne & Darlene Jacobs. Back row L-R: Freda Millet, Joan White, Anna Sawatis, Eva White & Dolores Thompson. Photo from the 1949 Yearbook for the St. Regis Mohawk School (Echoes of St. Regis). Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our...
ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 24, 2023 – As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water that can help ensure everyone’s safety as temperatures climb. 1. Create shade. Direct sunlight can make the air feel 10- to 15 degrees warmer. Reduce the time you spend in it. If you don’t have a cabin or bimini top that offers sun p...
HALIFAX, NS – Calgary has been chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) – the largest multi-sport and culture event for Indigenous youth on Turtle Island. The Games, which take place every four years, will be returning to their roots, having begun in Alberta more than 30 years ago. “We are honored that the North American Indigenous Games Council has chosen Calgary to host the Games,” says Cindy Ady, CEO Tourism Calgary. “The Games will inspire thousands of Indigenous youth through sport, and will be a tremendous opportuni...
Due to recent email security breaches at several community organizations, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform community members of some safety practices to keep your information safe. In order to protect yourself and your email contacts, you should use extreme judgment and caution when opening emails containing links or attachments. Additionally, you can: Choose a secure, random password and change it regularly. Do not open an email attachment unless you are expecting it, even if you know the person who sent it – if you are un...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk is providing notification that final amendments to the Tribe’s Non-Member Fishing Regulation will be enacted by the Tribal Council. In accordance with the Tribal Procedures Act, the community consultation phases and comment periods on the proposed amendments have concluded. The Tribal Council may now take final action and formally adopt the amended regulation at their biweekly Work Session. In 2014, the Non-Member Fishing Regulation was amended to safeguard the inherent and protected right of Akw...
As part of an innovative new initiative to help reduce ambulance offload delays, provide hands-on support to frontline healthcare workers, and enhance access to care, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has hired three paramedics who will serve as new Offload Specialists in the Emergency Department. Offload Specialists will play a vital role in supporting paramedics during the offload process at the hospital’s Emergency Department. Often paramedics experience delays in transferring lower urgency patients to the Emergency Department due to the h...
1. Tsi niionhiákwas ó:nen onhiá:ri Berry season 2. Skanekwen'tará:non Raspberries 3. Kahrhata'kéha Blueberries 4. Kontatewenní:io kahrhata'kéha Wild blueberries 5. Wa'kahiákhe I am going to pick fruit/berries 6. Kahíhsaks I am looking for fruit/berries 7. Kahiákwas I am picking fruit/berries 8. Athé:rakon kéta'as I am putting it in the basket 9. Kahiahní:nons I am buying fruit 10. Wakahiakhónhne I went to pick berries and came back 11. Wakà:iaien I have fruit 12. Wakahiaká:te I have a lot of f...
The Predator prequel, Prey, has earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Television Movie category, a testament to the eligibility of feature films released directly to streaming platforms. It’s worth mentioning that the majority of the other contenders in this category are also streaming debuts, including Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+, Fire Island on Hulu, and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story on The Roku Channel. The only nominee originally aired on traditional broadcast television is Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Chr...
A subsidiary of ASRC Federal has secured a potential five-year, $320 million award from NASA for providing support to facilities. ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics will carry out tasks under the Repairs, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering contract at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This was announced on Thursday by the enterprise, which is based in Reston, Virginia. Jennifer Felix, the President and CEO of ASRC Federal, who is also a previous recipient of the Wash100 Award, expressed her contentment about the firm’s c...
Long-term mercury exposure has been correlated with increased youth suicide rates in an Indigenous community in Canada, further highlighting the devastating effects of environmental pollution. After examining three generations of mothers and their children in Grassy Narrows, Ontario, researchers have determined that consistent contact with this toxic metal has contributed to a suicide rate triple that of other First Nations communities – rates which are significantly higher than those observed in the wider Canadian population. Grassy Narrows s...
A Florida resident, Randall Dunican, 69, was sentenced by a Michigan federal judge to 78 months or six-and-a-half years in prison for orchestrating a scam that caused over $1.1 million in losses to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. This sentencing took place in a Michigan federal court, under the jurisdiction of U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker. Based in Fort Pierce, Florida, Dunican was ordered by Jonker to follow his imprisonment with a three-year period of supervised release. In addition to this, he was instructed t...
By Zahra Ahmad. Earth Justice. On July 21, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) affirmed its May 2022 decision to allow the ongoing use of phthalates, a class of toxic chemicals, in food packaging and food production equipment. Health and environmental advocates had asked FDA to reconsider that decision based on mounting scientific evidence that phthalates in food cause serious health harm. Phthalates are chemicals that hurt people’s hormonal systems and are linked to a range of health harms, including preterm birth, birth defects, i...
The governments of British Columbia and Canada, along with the Haida Nation, have reached a new agreement that acknowledges the Haida Nation as the intrinsic possessors of title and rights on Haida Gwaii. This pact will also lead Ottawa to officially recognize the Council of the Haida Nation as the Nation's governing authority, as detailed in their Constitution. A ceremony took place to inaugurate the Nang K̲'uula • Nang K̲'úulaas Recognition Agreement, the culmination of years of coop...
From bats and mussels to wild edibles and even plein air painting, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is offering a round of free educational workshops at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area this summer. “We’re delighted to have a great mix of activities to offer to the community this season thanks to several community partners,” says RRCA Communications Specialist, Vincent Pilon. “These workshops are perfect for nature enthusiasts, residents curious to learn more about Cooper Marsh and our local environment, or families looking...
By Isaac White I’m going to tell you a story today. It’s not really a linear narrative, it’s just anecdotal tidbits with a bit of continuity thrown in here and there. Kind of like what I do every week when I’m having my chats with all of you. But this week is filled with subject matter you find in the movies. Fathers and sons. Growing older. Watching as your child rapidly ascends to adulthood and you can’t stop it. I’ll slow it down right now, and you may think I will get all sappy. I assure you I’m not going to do that. This will be a bit...
Introduction: The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will annually provide the community of Akwesasne, a report of the drinking water quality to your home or business to comply with federal regulations. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and the need to protect and conserve the drinking water sources. Last year, your tap water met / exceeded drinking water health standards. We continue to assess and improve our operations to ensure that we continue to provide drinkin...
On Saturday, July 22nd the Salmon River Class of 1963 gathered to celebrate their 60th High School Reunion. Their reunion was held at the Fort Covington American Legion with a delicious dinner, desert and parting gifts. The Class of 1963 wish to express a 'huge thank you' to everyone who contributed and helped in some way, it was so very appreciated. A wonderful time was had by all, and they hope to gather annually and to see everyone next year....
The Department of the Interior declared the provision of $120 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America initiative. This funding aims to assist Tribal communities in preparing for severe climate-related environmental hazards that threaten their territories. It provides tribes an opportunity to proactively strategize for such threats, focusing on the safe relocation of essential community infrastructure. This allocation is among the most substantial annual funding given to Tribes and Tribal organizations throughout the Bureau o...
All stop-work injunctions previously enacted along the route of the Coastal GasLink pipeline have now been rescinded. In the late days of May, Coastal GasLink found itself confronted with ten stop-work orders. These were all issued due to identified issues with sediment and erosion control. In response, the Environmental Assessment Office carried out several follow-up evaluations, confirming that the sites have now returned to compliance. Orders that had been imposed on segments near the Morice River in Houston, and the Clore River in Kitimat...
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