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  • Wildflower PR Failures

    Nov 4, 2021

    Paul Hetzler Some beneficial wild plants suffer from reputation: To nettle someone means to annoy them, and nettle plants are in fact covered with hollow micro-spikes that inject a skin irritant. But nettles are also an early spring cooked green par excellence. Other plants are victims of poor branding. Critical to the survival of monarch butterflies, milkweed is delicious when cooked. Jewelweed, native to wetlands, contains a sap which counteracts poison ivy, and its orange or yellow orchid-like flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Ye...

  • Climate champion' makes waves in Canada's Parliament

    Nov 4, 2021

    By Miles Morrisseau. Special to Indian Country Today Fishing Lake Metis Settlement, Alberta. It was not long after his father died that Blake Desjarlais saw something he had never seen before - an empty wood box. His mother was at work and winter was coming. He jumped into the truck and drove off. He found a tree that he thought “the old man” would have picked and then he turned to the chainsaw. He had never started it before. He was 12 years old. “I couldn’t get it going for the life of me,” Desjarlais, a citizen of the Metis Nation, t...

  • Gift Ideas for Bird Watchers and Gardeners

    Nov 4, 2021

    by Melinda Myers Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests? Birds visiting feeders, munching on the coneflower seeds in the garden and perching in the shelter of evergreens help brighten the long, often dreary days of winter. Just like gardening, bird watching helps us connect with nature, reduces stress, and elevates...

  • COP 26

    Nov 4, 2021

    World leaders, environmentalist and protestors from nearly 200 countries are meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 . There, they will work out the rules of a new global climate pact. Decades of climate talks have spawned a host of acronyms and jargon. As per Reuters, here is a guide: “PARIS AGREEMENT Successor to the Kyoto Protocol, the international climate treaty that expired in 2020. Agreed in December 2015, the Paris Agreement aims to limit the rise in the average global surface temperature. To do this, countries that s...

  • Former lacrosse coach launching competitive cornhole league; weekly open matches held in Massena

    Nov 4, 2021

    A former Snake Island Muskies coach has started a competitive cornhole league, and anyone can join them on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre Sports Complex in Massena. Greg Phillips says the Big River Cornhole League has three divisions: Backyard, or beginner; Competitive, or intermediate; and Advanced. Teams of two are paired up and play against another duo. Their first matches were held at the mall arena on Thursday evening, Oct. 28. “It’s growing big everywhere else. I’m trying to get it going here. There...

  • MCA Reports No New Positive Cases of COVID-19

    Nov 4, 2021

    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 November 2, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: • New Positive Cases: 0 • Current Active: 6 • Total Cases: 484 • 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 strictly adhering to the...

  • First Nations, Canada Wide, United States COVID-19 Update

    Nov 4, 2021

    First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada from October 24 to October 30, 2021. Atlantic – 2 Cases Quebec – 1Cases Ontario – 3 Cases Manitoba – 19Cases Saskatchewan – 31 Cases Alberta – 17 Cases British Columbia – 124 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of November 2, 2021. Canada: 1,720,355 confirmed cases in Canada. British Columbia: 206,690 total cases, 5,024 active cases (with 2,186 deaths) Alberta: 324,514 total...

  • Franklin County COVID Statistics

    Nov 4, 2021

    Daily Statistics for Tuesday, November 2, 2021: New Positives: 13 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 106 Community Active: 104 DOCCS Inmate Active: Bare Hill Correctional: 2 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 26 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 293 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 4726, Confirmed Positive: 4587, Probable: 139, Deaths: 22, Recovered: 4598 Daily Statistics for Monday, November 1, 2021: New Positives: 15 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 119 Community Active: 117 DOCCS Inmate Active: 2 (Bare Hill Correctional) New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 24...

  • St. Lawrence County COVID Update

    Nov 4, 2021

    For Tuesday, November 2, 2021: Transmission Level: High New cases: 55 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 12,717 Active cases: 436 Released from isolation: 12,150 Hospitalizations: 33 Deaths: 131 Total number of tests performed to date: 431,419 % of Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 55% % of St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 5.75% As of Saturday, October 30 to Monday, November 1, 2021: Transmission Level: High New cases: 138 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 12,662 Active cases: 431 Released from isolation: 12,100...

  • Champs! Snye School Boys Basketball Celebrating another win

    Nov 4, 2021

    Champs! Snye School Boys Basketball Celebrating another win. Top Row L-R: Jake Arquette, Harley Edwards, Matt Mitchell, Joe King (?), Coach-Kasewaien, Phil Lazore, Nathan Lazore, Harvey Arquette & Dwayne Lazore Bottom Row L-R: Lance Lazore, Daylan Adams, Karakonkie Lazore, Jeremiah Lazore, Lawrence Roundpoint & Rob McDonald. Year unknown...

  • Police Blotter

    Nov 4, 2021

    WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Peggy Thompson-Lazore, 51, of Akwesasne was arrested on October 29th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend for fingerprints on September 8th, 2021, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On October 29th, 2021, she was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on January 13th, 2022. Cornwall, ON – Four individuals have been taken into custody after an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the City of Cornwall. On the morning of Oct...

  • Salmon River addresses recent threat

    Nov 4, 2021

    Salmon River Central School District released a statement on Nov. 2 addressing the recent threat made through social media. As per SRCS, “It has come to our attention that an alleged threat against a generic “Central High School” has been circulating social media as a screenshot image. The New York State Police have performed an investigation and determined that there was no credible threat. Police concluded that the image in question stems from a social media hoax affecting several school districts nationwide. While this threat is deter...

  • Global Indigenous: Climate, pride and adaptation

    Nov 4, 2021

    By Deusdedit Ruhangariyo. Special to Indian Country Today. Reprinted with permission. Around the world this week, India’s prime minister advised the public about Indigenous communities, youth in Australia vowed to fight for inclusion, regulation is threatening Indigenous medicine in Mexico, a First Nation in Canada seeks an apology from Pope Francis and Uganda’s Batwa people learn to survive. INDIA: Take pride in Indigenous communities, prime minister says We are starting in India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged youth to tak...

  • AFS Job Posting: Office Manager

    Nov 4, 2021

    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...

    Nov 4, 2021

    For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x113 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at twinleafstores.com...

  • Indian Time Newspaper Reporter/Photographer

    Nov 4, 2021

    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...

  • HOLIDAY RAFFLE

    Nov 4, 2021

    The Catholic Community of Constable, Westville and Trout River 2021 Holiday Raffle 20 Prizes! Donation: $5.00 each or 5 Tickets for $20.00 Drawing Sunday, December 5, 2021 at St. Francis Church, Constable Ticket Holders do not need to be present to win Must be 18 or older to purchase. Tickets may be purchased before or after masses at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Constable or by calling 518-358-4394 or 518-483-1176....

  • COMMUNITY HEALTH ANNOUNCES FLU CLINIC DATES

    Nov 4, 2021

    The MCA Community Health Program is informing the community on upcoming flu clinics. There will be a flu clinic planned for each district. Flu shots will be available on a walk-in basis during these planned flu clinic dates. KAWEHNO:KE Nov. 5 - 6 | 10 AM - 6 PM Kawehno:ke Recreation Center KANATAKON Nov. 12 - 13 | 10 AM – 6 PM Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility Any community members interested in receiving the flu shot after the planned clinic dates will be required to schedule an appointment. For more information, please contact the Com...

  • OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

    Nov 4, 2021

    Nominations were held on Saturday October 30, 2021 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the Districts of Kawehno:ke, Tsi Snaihne and Kanatakon. November 1, 2021 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: District of Kawehnoke 2-year term Iris Caldwell nominated by Charmaine Caldwell seconded by Gina Jones-Thompson Donna Delormier nominated by Joanne Jocko seconded by Debbera Thompson District of Kanatakon 2-year term Kristi Lauzon nominated by Shirley Phillips seconded by Timothy Thompson Victoria Buckshot nominated by Ernestine Oakes seconded by Jerry Jackson...

  • Moira Holiday Shopping Fair

    Nov 4, 2021

    Mark your calendar!!!! November 6th is the date for Moira’s 41st Annual Holiday Shopping Fair! This event is held in Moira’s Fire Station and the United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with many vendors and a great opportunity to get your Christmas Shopping started early! The Holiday Kitchen in the Firehouse will offer Mac/Cheese, Chili, cabbage/noodles, egg and Ham salad Sandwiches, beverages. The Candy Shoppe has a variety of Homemade Fudge There is also a drawing for a Harvest Basket filled with a turkey and everything needed for a d...

  • AMPS Prepare for Crime Prevention Week

    Nov 4, 2021

    The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is kicking off Crime Prevention Week from November 7-13, 2021. The goal of Crime Prevention Week is to promote safety in our community and learn to avoid becoming a victim of crime. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the value of making sure our homes, neighborhoods, schools, and places of businesses are safe. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will be promoting the “Lock it or Lose it” Campaign throughout the Canadian portion of Akwesasne. Police officers will examine parked vehicles to confirm they are...

  • Tota News

    Nov 4, 2021

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Nov. 1st-Alice Jacobs Nov. 2nd-Dolores Thompson, Lola Arquette, Linda LaBaff & Linda Jordan Nov. 5th-Lena Lamb Nov. 6th-Bonnie Fray Nov. 7th-Stanley Burnham & Vicky Phillips Nov. 9th-Ramona Hudson, Leona Cook & Elaine Thompson Nov. 10th-Brian W. David & Dwight Bero CHAIR YOGA: Catherine Cook will be teaching every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am. Please wear a mask if un-vaccinated. LEGAL AID WITH LINDA LARUE: Linda is taking appointments in our Sunroom; call...

  • Akwesasne Communication Society Board of Commissioners Nominees

    Nov 4, 2021

    The following individuals have been nominated to the Akwesasne Communication Society Board of Commissioners: Julia Back, Marjorie Skidders and Julianne Skidders. There were two 2-year terms and one 1-1-year term to be filled. The 3 candidates will be acclaimed to their positions, therefore, there will be no need for an election. The Annual General Assembly will be held Wednesday November 10 th at 6 p.m. by Zoom Link. To obtain a Zoom link email [email protected]. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Sarena “Reen” Coo...

  • Holiday Craft Sale

    Nov 4, 2021

    Holiday Craft Sale December 4th and 5th 9am to 6pm Many local crafters and food vendors will be present. Masks are mandatory Located at 346 State Route 37...

  • Education and Strategies to Foster and Manage Your Mental Health

    Nov 4, 2021

    Now, more than ever, we need to put our mental health at the top of our to-do-list and be intentional about prioritizing our mental wellness. Dr. Dana, clinical psychologist, will be providing weekly video’s that offer education and strategies to foster and manage your mental health until the end of the year. Each week covers a different strategy to improve your mental wellness. This community mental health initiative is funded by the Akwesasne Community Settlement Fund. Here is the link https://coursecraft.net/c/akwesasne...

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