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  • St. Lawrence County COVID-19 Update

    Nov 12, 2020

    Tuesday, November 10, 2020: 8 (eight) new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to-date to 510 (five hundred and ten). 79 (seventy-nine) cases are active. 426 (four hundred and twenty-six) cases have been released from isolation. 10 (ten) cases are hospitalized. 5 (five) deaths have occurred; this fatality data comes from the New York State Department of Health and was last updated on 11/10/20 before 2pm. Monday, November 9, 2020: 26...

  • Photo from the 1985 Akwesasne Historical Calendar

    Nov 12, 2020

    Photo from the 1985 Akwesasne Historical Calendar, co-produced by Indian Time and the Akwesasne Museum. 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....

  • Police Blotter

    Nov 12, 2020

    CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Melinda Cook, 23, of Akwesasne was arrested on November 4th, 2020 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on November 4th, 2020, the woman attended a Cornwall Square business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on January 14th, 2021. • Brett Benedict, 31, of St. Regis, QC was arrested on Nov...

  • RONWATIKES VICTIM SUPPORT WORKER

    Nov 12, 2020

    Salary Level: HS06 $44,927.57 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager of the Akwesasne Community Justice Program, the incumbent is responsible for providing direct services; offer information, emotional support and assist with making necessary referrals to programs, services, and assist with paperwork. Provide Prevention Education and Awareness relating to Victims of Crime. Ensure clients receive services in a timely manner that initiates closure and incorporates Mohawk Traditional practices as well as healing through...

  • THIS WEEK, 20 YEARS AGO…

    Nov 12, 2020

    • Home for the Elderly well under way in Tsi Snaihne (Iakhihsohtha) • Uninvited warriors crash forum at S.U.N.Y • Food Bank of Akwesasne Started by four women of Akwesasne • FBI Probes Possible Gotti link to Akwesasne Slot scheme • Mohawk Teachers Recognized by State Education Department...

  • DIRECTOR

    Nov 12, 2020

    Salary Level: EX03 ST2 $106,687.63 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the MCA Executive Director, the Director of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment is accountable for the leadership, management and delivery of all aspects of the Community’s physical and environmental infrastructure. Specifically, the Director is the senior most leader of: all Community Infrastructure projects and Maintenance, all Housing related services, all Environmental related services. The Director provides oversight and optimizes planning to ensure alignment...

  • Project Assistant

    Nov 12, 2020

    Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly Salary: $12.73 per hour Closing Date: Till filled. Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Project Assistant will conceive, organize, promote and implement effective programmatic initiatives to engage residents in community activities and maintain quality of life resources. Will collect and input data into tracking document. Will assist in the organization and implementation of programs and services provided by Mohawk Indian Housing...

  • OPERATIONS PLANNER

    Nov 12, 2020

    Plan, coordinate, and budget all activities associated with the construction and maintenance of new homes and special projects in collaboration with the Executive Director, Finance Director and Building and Planning Director. Collaborate with all AHA departments, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure schedules, deadlines and quality work standards are met. A complete job description and application instructions are available online at www.aha-nsn.gov or at the AHA office. Deadline to apply is December 4, 2020. The AHA is...

  • PROCUREMENT CLERK

    Nov 12, 2020

    Manage the procurement processes and assure compliance with established policies and guidelines. Maintains and acquires insurance coverage on AHA properties. Manages complaints process for participating families of the AHA. Collaborates with each department in establishing and clarifying the criteria for materials and services to be purchased and ensures each method of purchase is in accordance with the AHA’s Procurement Policy. A complete job description and application instructions are available online at www.aha-nsn.gov or at the AHA o...

  • OPEN JOB POSTING - TEACHER

    Nov 12, 2020

    Full Time Term Salary: PSAC Salary Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community including: 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario...

  • COMMUNITY NOTICE - COTTAGE FOR SALE

    Nov 12, 2020

    Cottage that requires demolition. Areas of concern: The whole cottage is unsafe and requires major renovations. The cottage floor is rotten and deteriorated. The wood frame is reported in poor condition. There are some reusable materials if one takes the time to salvage at the time of renovation. The site is overgrown and requires mowing/clearing. All building debris MUST be removed from the Island. REQUIREMENTS: Individuals purchasing cottage must enter into a 15-year lease with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. There will be rent reviews co...

  • REQUEST FOR QUOTES: SNOW REMOVAL & SANDING MCA FACILITIES (WINTER '20/'21 SEASON)

    Nov 12, 2020

    Interested contractors are invited to submit quotes for service for the above noted contract work coordinated with the Department of Infrastructure & Housing Maintenance Sectors. The Department requires snow removal, screened sanding and screened sand salt mixture spreading on Snow and Ice events for the identified Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Assets. The Department has identified “blocks” of buildings to be serviced by individual contractors. The buildings are located within the jurisdiction and control of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The...

  • AKWESASNE HALL OF FAME MEETING #2

    Nov 12, 2020

    Topic: Akwesasne Hall of Fame/Meeting #2 Time: Nov 23, 2020 07:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99436783442 Meeting ID: 994 3678 3442 One tap mobile Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeoNYt1nXg Iakowi:he’ne’ Oakes (Melissa) 365-577-4771 Elliott Lazore 518-358-2272 Kahnastatsi Jacobs 613-575-1594...

  • JINGLE WITHOUT THE MINGLE

    Nov 12, 2020

    Foothills ARTSociety Virtual HOLIDAY SALE Fundraiser will be held online Nov. 16 - Dec. 18 foothillsartsociety.com Physical location open Thurs. & Fri. 11 - 6 except for Thanksgiving 383 West Main St. (former Kriff’s Building) Over 150 items for sale. Raffle tickets for sale - Huge Basket of Cheer - 1 for $5, 3 for $10 and 8 for $20. Drawing on Dec. 18th...

  • FREE VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS PROGRAM FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS

    Nov 12, 2020

    The Art of Life Community Health Centre presents a FREE mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Course for Youth (ages 14-27) in a new format. The focus of this series of mindfulness lessons is to help youth impacted by social isolation, depression, anxiety, fear, and loneliness to learn the tools of mindfulness meditation to improve their resilience in the face of new challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic. This is a Canadian Red Cross sponsored project to support youth during these unprecedented times of increased uncertainty, as well as an...

  • KAWEHNO:KE MEDICAL CLINIC

    Nov 12, 2020

    Beginning on June 24, Katelyn Fedorak, NP and Janet Brant, NP will provide blood work for community members each Wednesday at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. To book an appointment for blood work, please call 613-932-5808. Please be advised that patients will be required to: • Arrive at their designated time. Patients that arrive late may not be able to be accommodated. • Call the KMC and notify them of their arrival. Patients are asked to remain in their vehicle until a staff member informs them and allows entry into the clinic. • Be scree...

  • COTTAGE FOR SALE

    Nov 12, 2020

    Three-bedroom seasonal cottage for sale. Includes a living room, dining room, kitchen and three-piece bathroom. New laminate flooring was placed in the cottage in 2012, the kitchen was re-modeled in 2013 and a 2014. Life-time warranty shed is also included. All furnishings are included along with one canoe, a 20’ pontoon boat, a 40 HP Mercury motor (2016) with low hours, a 16’ fiberglass fishing boat with a 15 HP Mercury motor (2016) with low hours, a lawn tractor and a lawn mower, and a 6 x 60-foot Dock-Rite dock with a new platform add...

  • REQUEST FOR BIDS

    Nov 12, 2020

    CKON Radio and Indian Time Newspaper are putting a call out for bids for snow removal for the parking lot and walkways surrounding the Communications Building in St. Regis. Must be reliable to maintain building access. These services are AS NEEDED: plowing and sanding of the parking lot, shoveling and salting walkways for both entrances to the building. Please submit all bids for consideration by the deadline of FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2020, to the attention of Sarena “Reen” Cook, CKON Station Manager, by email at [email protected]. You can also dro...

  • LEGAL NOTICE

    Nov 12, 2020

    Letters of Administration on the Estate of Michael Wallace Cole, late of Ocala, Florida, have been granted: to Sharon Cole Wickard by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to the estate the Estate of Michael Wallace Cole who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than November 30, 2020....

  • LEGAL NOTICE

    Nov 12, 2020

    Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Yvonne Marie Chubb, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Margaret L. Chubb. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Margaret L. Chubb 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 to the appointment of Margaret L. Chubb must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than Dec. 30th....

  • LEGAL NOTICE

    Nov 12, 2020

    A Petition to produce the Estate of Charlene Marie Cole Akwesasne, NY, has been filed by Carole C White. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Carole C White all potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than November 30, 2020....

  • Are you concerned how you will feed your family or is there an elder you know that needs food? Here's a list of available meals in Akwesasne.

    Nov 12, 2020

    For those 18 years of age and younger: -Salmon River Central provides breakfast and lunch -Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club provides dinner For our elders: -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging provides daily hot meals or shelf stable food. For families: -Mohawk Indian Housing has a monthly food pantry -Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Food Distribution Program is open by appointment M-W-F Contact the EOC @ 518-320-0019 M-F 9-5 for more information....

  • Mi'kmaq First Nations Coalition and Premium Brands Purchase Clearwater Seafoods

    Nov 12, 2020

    By Kaniehtonkie In a joint statement released by Mi’kmaq Coalition and Premium Brands, the purchase of Clearwater Seafood is being called the single largest investment by Indigenous group. The Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods was purchased by Premium Brands of British Columiba and a coaltion of Mi’kaw First Nations. The billion-dollar deal was announced on Monday, November 9, 2020. The Mi’kmaq Coalition is a new legal entity formed for the purpose of this investment in Clearwater. The Mi’kmaq Coalition is owned collectively by partici...

  • Tota News

    Nov 12, 2020

    TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: Nov. 12th- Jamie Ross & Dan Jacobs Nov. 13th- Edward Tarbell Nov. 14th- Sylvia Bero, Shirley Swamp Oakes &Cecile Briggs Nov. 17th- Gerald Rubado Nov. 18th- Nancy Vosbrink & Joseph Calcagno LEGAL AID UPDATE Legal Aid with Linda will begin again by appointment the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month beginning in November. Linda with Legal Aid Society will be seeing clients at the Office For the...

  • Name Change

    Nov 12, 2020

    Notice is hereby given that Courtney Cook is requesting the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court to grant him the right to assume his life-long given name of Thomas Kanatakeniate Cook. Individuals that wish to object to the name change, must submit a written objection to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 545 State Route 37, Akwesasne, New York 13655 by November 23, 2020....

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