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The benefits of reading everyday can have a positive impact on all areas of a student’s academic and life success. What’s great about reading is that it doesn’t take a huge time commitment to make a BIG impact. Just 10-20 minutes per day can really add up over the course of a school year and a school career! READING REALLY IS FUNDAMENTAL No one is going to debate the importance of being able to read in order to learn and navigate through life, but reading also provides many surprising and important additional benefits: • Reading makes kids be...
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“Natural Selection in a Test Tube” will be presented by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Biology Susan Bailey at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Best Western University Inn Rushton Room, 90 E. Main St. in Canton, N.Y., and at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the St. Lawrence Valley Roasters & Jernabi Coffeehouse, 11 Maple St. in Potsdam, N.Y. Evolution has given rise to the impressive diversity of plants, animals, bacteria, and other organisms living in the world around us, but und...
Submitted by The Swinging Bs of Cornwall Modern Square Dance Club Public Relations and Advertising Committee: Iris Swerdfeger, Carole Lauzon and Linda Lauzon. [email protected]...
Submitted by Alison Benedict, SRMS Assistant Principal Ensuring the safety of students is the highest priority in schools and the St. Regis Mohawk School in Hogansburg just completed a big step in doing their part. On Monday, October 23 the St. Regis Mohawk School conducted an outdoor evacuation drill. All students quickly departed from the building following Principal Kevin Wallbridge's announcement over the public address. Students were able to use the new walkway that was completed last week...
By: Dan Sweet With the 4-H Tribal Mentoring Program starting back up in the Salmon River Middle school, various 4-H'ers from both Salmon River Elementary and St. Regis Mohawk schools met up for a fun filled afternoon of activities. Outside of the academic and physical activity time, members of the program engaged in a sensory science experiment: Foam Dough. For the foam dough experiment, it is recommended to use mixing trays or even a picnic table cloth to cover your area, because things can...
Kenténha/October 26th, 2017 Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre 6:00pm AGENDA CALL TO ORDER -Council Attendance -Moment of silence COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE RULES OF ORDER FOLLOW UP | Seskehkó:wa/September 30th, 2017 General Meeting Action Items PRESENTATION | Entewatathá:wi PRESENTATION | Proposed Alternative Station for Kawehno:ke UPDATE | Canada 150 Funding UPDATE | Housing Funding UPDATE | Land Claims Discussion | Jury Duty BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR RESOLUTIONS -General Meeting Minutes dated Seskehkó:wa/September 30th, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Dis...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...
Local schools got into the dress up spirit a week before Halloween to support Red Ribbon week, an initiative to tell the kids to say no to drugs. Every day this week students are encouraged to wear red one day, wear funny hair the next and to wear their favorite jersey with other themes to follow throughout the week. On Tuesday those wishing to go trick or treating dressed as their favorite superhero, got a chance to break in their costume by participating in Superheroes day....
The St. Regis Recreation Committee and Village Currency are proud once again to host Akwesasne’s Halloween in the Village! On Halloween night, Oct. 31st, from 4-7pm, join hundreds of other Akwesasronon as we take over the village for an evening of fun, fear, food and fantastic prizes! Instead of the previous “Golden Ticket” hunt, this year trick-or-treaters will be encouraged to “pick a lollipop” for a chance to win an age-appropriate prize! Stop by the Village Currency, our partner in hosting Halloween, and try your luck at a special p...
On Wednesday, October 18th a Spooktacular Event took place at the St. Regis Recreation. The event was the first of its kind, with scary stories and arts crafts followed by a Halloween movie. The event was organized by the Chase Committee, who organize free family events for the community. The event was supposed to be held on Friday the 13th, but due to scheduling conflicts the date was changed. Although the event was held at a later date, they still had a great turnout. The event began at 5 pm,...
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POTSDAM -- A public celebration of bees and other pollinators will be the focus of free demonstrations, speakers, music and a film at the Honey Harvest Hoedown & Pollinator Jamboree on Thursday, November 2 on the SUNY Potsdam campus. The event is free and open to the public with coordination and sponsorship by the WISER Center and the Local Living Venture in partnership with the Potsdam Environmental Club and PACES Dining Services. The events begin at 4:00 p.m. with a free viewing of the acclaimed film “Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telli...
Saturday, Oct. 28th Nicandri Nature Center 19 Robinson Bay Rd. Massena 1:00 to 3:00 pm Kids, join Joel as he slogs around the ponds looking to find out just what all the “swamp creatures” do as they get ready for winter!! Dress for the weather, wear boots!! Free and Fun!! Nicandri Nature Center is funded by the New York Power Authority....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 10-19-2017 On Oct 19, police arrested Elisha E. King, 28, of Hogansburg for fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and prescription outside original container, misdemeanors, and unlawful possession of marihuana. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond with a return date of Oct. 24. On Oct. 13, police ticketed Mathew B....
On October 21st, the Native North American Travelling College held their first Harvestfest. In the past they held a Fallfest, which was more mainstream. This year they decided NNATC wanted to emphasize our cultural ways by doing a Harvestfest and doing activities centered on our traditions. Some of the demonstrations that took place throughout the day were: goose cleaning, fish cleaning, corn washing and canning. The event had plenty of things for everyone to enjoy - with pie bingo,...
Saturday, October 28-29, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register for address near Watertown, NY 315.347.4223, [email protected] This Local Living Venture workshop will include topics of the oven and foundation design, creating a mold, mixing and applying adobe cob mix, designing and building the shelter for the oven, starting a fire (fun ways to get flames!) and questions from attendees. The two-day workshop is presented by Jim Juczak, a former shop teacher of 25 years, who has written many articles and books and lectures on a wide...
Saturday, November 4 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Potsdam Town Hall (Rear) 18 Elm St., Potsdam, NY Suggested donation of $25 Hosted by the Local Living Venture and presented by Garrett Kopp of Birch Boys Chaga Tea. Garrett will share the story of how he learned about Chaga, the science and research behind it, and some indigenous history followed by some sampling and working on various Chaga mushroom recipes. A reservation is requested to account for materials needed. Contact either [email protected] or (315) 347-4223 with the workshop...
Gord Downie is honored by the Assembly of First Nations for his work towards Canadian reconciliation with Indigenous peoples on Dec. 6, 2016. He died on Oct. 17 at age 53. Gord Downie, a rock 'n' roll icon and Canadian cultural centerpiece who as his swan song took on the cause of Indigenous reconciliation, died on October 17, 2017 at age 53. He had battled glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, since being diagnosed with the disease in late 2015. Many know him as the singer and...
Saturday, November 4, 2017 10:00am to 4:30pm 4934 State Highway 5, Fonda, New York 12068 Corn husk doll making with Amanda Tarbell and storytelling and singing with Kay Olan and the Akwesasne Women Singers. * Raffle * Silent Auction * Food * Craft store sales all day long. Admission: adults-$5, seniors and children under 12-$3, children under 5-free. For more info: 518-673-4197 or [email protected]...
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Seeks Public Support For Licence Renewal Process (October 23, 2017) Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has submitted an application to renew its broadcasting licence to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC governs the conditions and terms by which APTN operates to provide programming to the Canadian audience. The licence renewal process is open to the public and everyone is invited to participate by submitting letters to the C...
TAUNY, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York, presents its next “TAUNY Talk & Taste” lunchtime program featuring Karen Johnson-Weiner, scholar and author of New York Amish. Life in the Plain Communities of the Empire State, on Thursday, November 9 from 12:00-1:00pm at The TAUNY Center. This program will include a talk and book signing. Between the publication of New York Amish in 2010 and the appearance of the 2nd edition in 2017, over 20 new Amish settlements were established in New York State. There are now over 50. With their plain and tra...
Starting from bottom (L-R) Conway Leaf, Kuylin Chaussi, Dillon Johnson, Takwiron Thomas, Tommi-Lee Thomas, Cameron Tarbell, Autumn Mitchell, Akwiraronkon David, Dalston Day, Kaitlyn Lazore, Ranekenhawi Peters, Kelsey David, Frank Diabo, Kanonsaseh Green, Kaweras George and Dakota 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...
TITLE: Program Assistant-Per diem LOCATION: Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club STATUS: Part-Time (up to 29 hrs./week) REPORTS TO: Program Manager SALARY: $10.00/HR START DATE: Immediately The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking energetic and creative individuals to work in a fast-paced after school program. Commuting post-secondary students are encouraged to apply. The Program Assistant will work in cooperation with other team members in the implementation of activities in a specific program area such as Education & Technology, Health & Life...
We are hiring a Dental Assistant for our beautiful and busy dental practice, Akwesasne Dental Clinic. You will help with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, and some dental hygiene tasks. To do well in this role you should be prepared to provide a great level of patient care. Dental Assistant Responsibilities: • Preparing patients for dental work. • Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. • A...
