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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the community with information on the COVID-19 “Delta Variant.” With cases of the Delta variant growing across Canada, it is expected that the Delta variant will soon become the dominant strain of COVID-19 infections. The Delta variant (B.1.617.2), first identified in India, is 50% more transmissible than the original strain of COVID-19, and highly infectious. Currently, there are more than 4,100 cases of the Delta variant across Canada, with Ontario accounting for 42% of th...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada from July 25 to July 31, 2021. Atlantic – 0 Cases Quebec – 0 Cases Ontario – 3 Cases Manitoba – 12 Cases Saskatchewan – 6 Cases Alberta – 7 Cases British Columbia – 3 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of August 4, 2021. Canada: 1,433,775 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 377,973 total cases, 1,174 active cases (with 11,241 deaths) Ontario: 550,986 total cases, 1,717 active...
Note: Due to lower numbers of current active COVID-19 cases in Franklin County, our methods of reporting have changed. Franklin County will not be reporting numbers on a daily basis, and instead will be reporting as the numbers change. The numbers listed here are still accurate but will display the date of the last time the numbers changed, instead of being updated every day. There will also be no reporting during weekends and holidays. We will continue to update this page as new numbers are verified and may resume daily updates in the future...
COVID-19 updates will be provided on Mondays and Thursdays only. As of Friday, July 30th - Monday, August 2nd: · 22 (twenty-two) new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 7,665 (seven thousand six hundred sixty-five). · 45 (forty-five) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts @SLCPublicHealth. · 7, 523 (seven thousand five hundred twenty-three) cases have been released from isolation. · 4 (four) cases are h...
Traveling College's 1st Friendship Days. Henry Smoke (?) poses with a huge sturgeon. Year unknown, submitted by D. David 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....
Cornwall Police Services – August 5, 2021 Info OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Devon Johnson, 22, of Akwesasne was arrested on July 29th, 2021 and charged with operation while prohibited. It is alleged the man was operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from doing so while stopped at the Port of Entry on July 29th, 2021. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 7th, 2021. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Paul Bucks...
Job Summary: The Housing Services Supportive Coordinator will work as a team member under the direct supervision of the Housing Services Manager. will perform initial and periodic needs assessments to identify the supportive services required to improve the stability, quality of community life, wellness, health and education of current and future elderly tribal residents. Perform duties pertaining to housing assistance programs operated by the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA). Additionally, the Housing Service Supportive Coordinator will...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 School Year for the following positions: Secondary English Teacher - Current Opening AIS Secondary Math Teacher - Current Opening AIS Secondary Science Teacher - Current Opening AIS Secondary Social Studies Teacher - Current Opening AIS School Psychologist AIS English/ELA and/or Reading Teacher Secondary Math Teacher Secondary Special Education Teacher Mohawk Language Teacher Speech and Language Pathologist Driver Education Teacher Behavior Intervention...
For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x113 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at twinleafstores.com...
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...
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Letters of testamentary for the estate of Joseph Harry Pyke, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Patrick J. Pyke. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Patrick J. Pyke or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Patrick J. Pyke must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than August 12, 2021....
Nominations were held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the districts of Kawehno:ke and Tsi Snaihne. If needed, a by-election will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict at 613-575-2250 ext. 2406 or 613-551-1622. To view the unofficial results online: http://www.akwesasne.ca/akwesasne-membership-board-unofficial-nomination-results-2021/...
The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce has planned its second golf tournament which will take place at the Potsdam Town and Country Club on Friday, August 27th. All proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce as they work to promote and advance the welfare and prosperity of business membership and the greater Potsdam community. The tournament will take place at the Potsdam Town and Country Club with registration starting at 12pm. The public is welcome to join for a happy hour at 5pm. For more information on the Potsdam...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) is seeking an interested community member from the district of Kanatakon to fill a one (1) year appointment in the role of a Board Member. In order to be eligible, you must be an enrolled member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, at least 18 years of age and be a resident of Kanatakon for the last six (6) months. Please note, you cannot be an employee of AMBE. The Board consists of six members, comprised of two elected members from each of the three districts of Akwesasne: Kanatakon, Kawehno:ke and...
Tenders are to be delivered by email to [email protected] on or before: 3:00 p.m., Local Time, Wednesday August 25th, 2021 This project tender requires the bidding contractor to provide (design, supply and install): Three (3) outdoor timber structures with natural weather resistant properties and locally sourced lumber (if possible). Bid shall include structural engineering design (Ontario P.Eng.) Installation to comply with all current codes and regulations and manufacturer’s installation instructions including Accessibility f...
Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) are proud to sponsor the 2021 National Fire Chief of the Year Awards event. Each year, two fire chiefs are selected (one for Volunteer Fire Departments and one for Career Fire Departments) based on their outstanding contribution to their community. If you feel your Fire Chief deserves the prestigious “Canadian Fire Chief of the Year” award and fulfills the criteria identified in the nomination form, please take a moment to complete the nomination form and sub...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 August Birthdays: Aug. 1st - Cecil M. Garrow Aug. 2nd - Margaret Revier, Donna Mae Dunville & Beverly Cook Aug. 3rd - Iris Herne & Ronald Garrow Aug. 4th - Nancy Raville & Iona Castagnier Aug. 5th - Valerie Garrow & Linda Montour Aug. 6th - Ben Tarbell & Donna Delormier Aug. 7th - Gerald Ghostlaw Aug. 8th - Alice Jock Aug. 9th - Carol Ann Thompson Aug. 10th - Krystal Hallman, Patricia D. Rubado & Debbie Cook-Jacobs Aug. 11th - Sylvia Beeson & Shirley Brown Please Note: The center is... Full story
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Compliance Department announced that the 2021-2022 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Module Plan is available and under review for the upcoming program year. The plan is available until August 13, 2021 for comments. Because of the on-going Pandemic state of emergency, please contact the Food Distribution office at (518)358-2272 ext. 2212 or email Melanie Conners @ [email protected] to arrange for the review of the plan and if needed how to send comments. The LIHEAP Module Plan details h...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is notifying the community that Dr. Wysote will be out of the office starting August 2nd and returning on August 18th. Any health-related questions or inquiries can be directed to the Wholistic Health & Wellness Team at 613-575-2341 ext. 3215. To view the notice online: www.akwesasne.ca/dr-wysote-out-of-office/...
North American Indigenous Games/NAIG 2022 in Halifax has been officially postponed to the summer of 2023 due to the ongoing pandemic. It’s go-time Akwesasne, we will be further advocating for our inclusion in Teams EDN/QC, New York and Ontario. Let us know you, or your child’s age group and sports interest, and we will get tryout’s set up and regionally accommodated! THE GAMES JOIN US FOR THE LARGEST MULTI-SPORT AND INDIGENOUS CULTURAL EVENT TO EVER BE HELD IN ATLANTIC CANADA SINCE CONTACT. KJIPUKTUK, AS IT IS CALLED BY THE MI’KMAW NATION...
There will be private masses in the chapel for the intention of the day Tuesdays - Fridays. These masses ARE LIMITED TO 8 PERSONS ONLY. Social distancing and masks are mandatory. Weekend masses effective July 24th, 2021 at the St. Regis Mission Church has been increased to a MAXIMUM OF 50 PERSONS excluding clergy and volunteers. ALL current COVID-19 mandatory restrictions apply until further notice: SOCIAL DISTANCING, SIGN IN, WEARING MASKS, COVID SCREENING AND TEMPERATURE CHECKS AS PER MCA-EOC GUIDANCE. THURSDAY, August 5, 2021 - 12:10 PM...
Submission: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), Grants & Contracts Office, 2nd Floor, Ionkwakiohkwaróron Administration Building, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655 no later than 3:30 p.m. (Local Time), THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021. Description: SRMT is accepting Sealed Bids from qualified contractors to provide all labor, supervision, materials and supplies, tools and equipment, transportation and incidentals required for the interior demolition, new interior partitions, new ceilings, new flooring, new finishes and associated...
By Tsionatiio The Rez cleaned house at Cornwall Motor Speedway (CMS) on Tuesday August 3rd. The night started off with the first feature of the night Jr Green Plate with 1st place going to Brandon Lazore Jr, Kaleb Cook took 4th place and Tehanonsakahnion Thompson 5th place out of 10 karts. Jr Red Plate followed with a win by Trayce David with Evender Porcello and Marley Bigtree taking 2nd and 3rd place. Then, going on to the teens, Riley Francis-Thompson placed 1st place in the Jr Purple Plate....
