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By Sandra Hale Schulman. Special to Indian Country Today. Reprinted with permission. Seneca artist Marie Watt is having a real moment in the art world. After decades of teaching, she is making art from organic experiences of sewing circles and stacked blankets that create sunrises. Her work is in multiple museum collections, she was featured in the knockout show, "Larger Than Memory" at the Heard Museum last year, has two current museum exhibits, and had a solo booth exhibit at the recent...
By Emily Russell, Adirondack Reporter. Reprinted with permission from NCPR. Oct 19, 2021. Students at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks say the school isn't doing enough to address sexual harassment and bigotry on campus. A group of students plans to walk out of class on Thursday in protest. Sexual harassment survey Earlier this spring, students at Paul Smith's were surveyed about sexual harassment and assault on campus. Out of 112 students, 35% said they've experienced some kind of sexual...
14. AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Health Services reported two (2) new positive COVID-19 cases in Akwesasne's southern portion. They are pleased that two (2) individuals have been released from isolation however; there remain eight (8) total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. There is no update on the four (4) family members in quarantine at home to prevent further spread and one (1) community member remains hospitalized. We...
COVID-19 testing options have expanded over the past several months. At-home test kits are now available at retail stores and pharmacies. Residents should report positive results from at-home test kits to Franklin County Public Health Services. This can be done by calling 518-481-1709. Some at-home COVID-19 tests are supervised by a lab or medical professional, usually by video chat. The results are either mailed to a lab for processing, or processed at home. If the test syncs to an app or is sent out to a lab, these results are automatically...
14. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Community Health Program reports zero (0) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 19, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: • New Positive Cases: 0 • Current Active: 12 • Total Cases: 471 • COVID-19 Related Passings: 9 The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the community that we need your assistance to slow/stop the spread of COVID-19 by strictl...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada for October 10 to October 16, 2021. Atlantic – 5Cases Quebec – 2 Cases Ontario – 13 Cases Manitoba – 20 Cases Saskatchewan – 8 Cases Alberta – 17 Cases British Columbia – 127 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of October 19, 2021. Canada: 1,687617 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 420,471 total cases, 5,108 active cases (with 11,449 deaths) Ontario: 595,563 total cases,...
Daily Statistics for Tuesday, October 19, 2021: New Positives: 22 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 152 Community Active: 137 DOCCS Inmate Active: 15 (Bare Hill Correctional: 14, Franklin Correctional: 1) New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 31 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 349 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 4442, Confirmed Positive: 4303, Probable: 139, Deaths: 20, Recovered: 4270 Daily Statistics for Monday, October 18, 2021: New Positives: 26 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 161 Community Active (10/17): 144 DOCCS Inmate Active (10/17): 5 New Deaths: 0...
As of Wednesday, October 20, 2021: Transmission Level: High New cases: 50 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 11,939 Active cases: 497 Hospitalizations: 20 Deaths: 126 Total number of tests performed to date: 417,069 % of Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 54.5% % of St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 8.43% As of Tuesday, October 19, 2021: Transmission Level: High New cases: 63 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 11,889 Active cases: 502 Hospitalizations: 24 Deaths: 126 Total number of tests performed to date: 417,069...
Tsi Snaihne School, Grade 2 perfect attendance. Bottom L-R: Coree Phillips, Sydney Jacobs, Kristen Pyke, Lakota Lazore, & Skylar King Top row L-R: Dustin David, Devin Colon, Eli Thompson, John Skidders, Davon Colon, Jacolbie Thompson, William Thomas & Trey Smoke. October 2000. 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...
IMPAIRED, OVER 80 Cornwall, ON – Dante David, 23, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on October 13th, 2021 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 80. It is alleged on October 13th, 2021, the man was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol while stopped at the Port of Entry. Police were contacted and took the man into custody. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on December 23rd, 2021. BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 23-year-old Akwesasne woman was arrested on October 13th, 2021 and charged with br...
Term Position: Salary: SP08 ST2 $49,333.91 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating special projects; participating in committees, leading working groups and teams. Coordinates the public relations initiatives within all AMBE programs. Creates, manages, and implements PR campaigns with the goal of enriching AMBE’s position within the community and maintains strong relationships with media reps. Qualifications: A two-year degree in a related field with 5 years’ exp...
Term: November 9, 2021-August 14, 2023 Hours per Week: 40 Hours per week, Monday-Friday Work Location: The Akwesasne Freedom School Deadline for Applications: November 5, 2021 Must submit a resume and application to the Akwesasne Freedom School Office at 31 Indian Village Road, Akwesasne. For more information, please call 518 358 2073 or email us: office@freedom_school.org Duties include but not limited to: Maintain a professional attitude and environment Establish a trusting relationship with parents and staff Must be able to make decisions...
CAA Management is currently looking for reliable, hard-working talent for the following positions......
LICENSING POLICY/BACKGROUND CHECK: All candidates must be 18 years of age when applying. All positions require candidates to obtain and maintain a New York State certification and a Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Class III License or a Tribal Gaming Work Permit, which requires a criminal background check to be used solely for employment purposes. Failure to disclose information could result in rescinding of job offer. DRUG TESTING POLICY: Successful candidates for employment must submit to...
RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently seeking staff to fill several positions and areas in need throughout the Department of Health and the Department of Infrastructure, Housing, & Environment. Staff are currently sought for the following areas/positions: Nurses, Laundry Workers, RPNs, Housekeepers, PSWs, Dietary Aides, Caretakers, and Administrative Assistants. Interested applicants can forward their resume to [email protected] or drop it off at the Admin. 3 Building in Kanatakon (10 Akwesasne Street). If you have any questions, please...
Since 2002, the best First Nations bantam and midget* hockey players in Canada have been gathering once a year to participate in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. The next edition of the Championships will be held from May 7 to 14, 2022 (location to be confirmed). The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) is responsible for the women’s and men’s teams of Eastern Door and the North, who will be representing the Quebec region at the Championships. The FNQLHSSC is currently looking for...
The Akwesasne Communication Society will hold their Annual General Assembly on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the SRMT’s Senior’s Center Sun Room located on Route 37 in Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Communication Society Annual General Assembly agenda will be as follows: Opening Introduction of the Akwesasne Communication Society Board of Commissioners Approve Minutes of 2020 Annual General Assembly Presentation of current Finances Amendments to the Akwesasne Communication Society Constitution & Bylaws Announcement of Election Res...
(Akwesasne, NY, September 19, 2021)- Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort is proud to announce that on September 19, 2021, four housekeeping apprentices received a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship training from the New State Department of Labor. The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort participated in the New York State Housekeeping Apprenticeship program in 2019. Kati Armstrong, Mitchell Green, Matteshia Laffin and Allen Mitchell successfully completed 2000 hours of course study and detailed...
On Monday, October 18, the "End Polio Now" flag was raised in front of Cornwall's Justice Building to mark World Polio Week. Mayor Glen Grant and Rotarians from the Rotary clubs of Cornwall Sunrise and Cornwall gathered to mark the occasion. The Rotary clubs also presented the mayor with 450 specially developed tulip bulbs that produce distinctive red and yellow blooms. Look for them in the City's flower beds in spring 2022. October 24, 2021 is World Polio Day. In 1985, Rotarians made a promise...
Narcan (Naloxone) is a life-saving nasal spray medication that has been approved by the FDA to reverse accidental overdoses caused by opiates. Narcan is listed on the World Health Organizations Essential Medicines List because Narcan can save lives in an emergency and having access to it is crucial. Accidental overdoses are preventable. Thousands of people have been saved by Narcan that has been distributed to the public by community-based prevention programs. There is no way to abuse Narcan...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS: Oct. 21st-Beulah Terrance & Arnold Printup Oct. 22nd-Mary Wainman, Giles Quenville & Margaret Chubb Oct. 23rd-Julianne Barnes & Vicki Beeson Oct. 24th-Virginia Plante Oct. 26th-Joseph Hruska, Carl L. White, & Irene Gambill Oct. 27th-Sandy Swanger, Lori Dow & Rita Oakes-Arbor Oct. 28th-John W. Herne, Sandra Burnett & Loretta Thomas CHAIR YOGA: Catherine Cook will be teaching every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am. Please wear a mask if un-vaccinated. LEGAL AID WITH...
Letters of testamentary for James J. Cook, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Jerome J. Cook. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Jerome J. Cook. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than October 30, 2021....
Tuesday, October 19 – SRCS will host a public forum to discuss the upcoming vote on a $7.4 million capital improvement project. The public is invited to the forum on the project from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - voters in the Salmon River Central School District will decide on a $7.4 million capital improvement project that prioritizes student and community health and wellness. For more information visit http://www.srk12.org....
Weekend masses at the St. Regis Mission Church have been increased to a MAXIMUM OF 50 PERSONS excluding clergy and volunteers. DUE TO THE INCREASE IN COVID CASES IN THE COMMUNITY WE ARE STILL UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND 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, OCTOBER 21, 2021 - 12:10 pm Offered for: Peter Sunday Sr., Three Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Family FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202...