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  • Bailey Zimmerman with Special Guest Nate Smith

    Dec 9, 2022

    Get ready for the Country Combo you won't ever Forget! August 10th 2023 Bailey Zimmerman with special guest Nate Smith will be on stage at the Franklin County Fair in Malone!! Bailey Zimmerman ,one of Country Music's most exciting new voices hit superstardom with his 2022 release " Leave the Light On". Zimmerman has the rasp of a seasoned rocker and the heart of a sensitive country songwriter growing up in a small town in Louisville, Illinois embracing country music on long-haul truck rides...

  • Groundskeeper

    Dec 9, 2022

    Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, part-time 20 hours per week Salary: $15.02 per hour Closing Date: Until filled. Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Part-time Groundskeeper works in the Maintenance Department of the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and is responsible for upkeep of the grounds and equipment throughout the properties owned and managed by Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and Hogansburg Housing Development Fund Co., Inc. Summer duties include lawn cutting, tree...

  • Native American Program Coordinator (Staff Assistant)

    Dec 9, 2022

    SUNY Potsdam is accepting on-line applications for a Native American Program Coordinator (Staff Assistant). A primary focus of this position will be on programming initiatives designed to increase the recruitment, retention, and academic, social success and graduation rate of Indigenous students. This includes maintaining close working relationships with Native communities across the State, particularly Akwesasne Mohawks. Bachelor’s degree and some evening/weekend, and travel is required. To review the complete job description including the j...

  • CAA Management is currently looking for reliable, hard-working talent for the following positions...

    Dec 9, 2022

    POSITIONS • HR Assistant • Nations Trading-Admin Assistant • Nations Trading -Brand Ambassador • Budtender • Line cook • Fuel Attendant • Cashier • Server • Grab-N-Go Worker • Cleaner For more information please contact Human Resource Dept. by phone 518.358.6072x113 or by email [email protected] Or Apply online at twinleafstores.com...

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Dec 9, 2022

    Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following position for the 2022-2023 school year: • Art Teacher • Driver Education Teacher • Math Teacher • Music Teacher • Science Teacher • Secondary Special Education Teacher • Technology Teacher Application Deadline: Until Filled Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route...

  • Youth Development Professional

    Dec 9, 2022

    DEPARTMENT: Programs REPORTS TO: Program Manager STATUS: Part-time SALARY: $15.05 hourly DEADLINE: Open until filled PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Prevention Unit. The philosophy of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is to create a safe and positive environment while providing educational and cultural programs geared to meet the needs of local (reservation and off-reservation) youth, focusing on self-responsibility, maturity, and growth. KEY ROLES...

  • AMBE Branch Director

    Dec 9, 2022

    DEPARTMENT: Administration REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer STATUS: Full-time Exempt SALARY RANGE: Starting at $44,000 DEADLINE: Friday, December 16, 2022 PRIMARY FUNCTION: Directs and manages overall daily operations of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club/Akwesasne Board of Education Branch under the control of the organization with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery. Also supervises and trains staff (direct and indirect reports), handles personnel issues, manages facility, develops and manages...

  • The Treaty of Canandaigua, 1794

    Dec 9, 2022

    Continued from last week. Brothers You have attended this treaty a long time the articles which we have signed we hope you fully understand now as we have shown them to you we would wish to know your opinion, whether we have made a good treaty or not, as we cannot read we are liable to be deceived, you have no doubt considered them, we want to know your minds whether there is any flaw or catch in them which may hereafter occasion uneasiness. Brothers If you think that peace is now established on a good foundation we wish you would come forward...

  • A North Country Christmas Organ and Piano Tour

    Dec 9, 2022

    SLC Arts musician Josh Barkley will begin a holiday music tour featuring organ and piano in mid-December. Each performance will begin at 6:00PM and take place at a different church in St. Lawrence County, with a final concert on December 22nd at SUNY Potsdam's Hosmer Hall. The tour is free to the public, and performances will not include a religious service. Tour Schedule: Sunday, December 11: Potsdam United Methodist Church 26 Main St. Potsdam, NY Thursday, December 15: Ogdensburg UMC 627...

  • Katenen'tahserón:ni Ne Rotón:ni Nikahá:wi

    Dec 9, 2022

    1. Katenen'tahserón:ni I am decorating a pine tree 2. Ne Rotón:ni nikahá:wi At Christmas time 3. Í:iah teiónhnhe katenen'tó:tens I am putting up an artificial tree 4. Teiohstaráthe tánon karistonnià:ton onèn:ta katenen'tó:tens I am putting up a shiny pine tree made of metal 5. Kenen'takià:kons I am cutting a pine tree 6. Thontenen'tahní:nons They have trees for sale there 7. Kenen'tahní:nons I am buying a pine tree 8. Tsi nón:we ní:kate ne onén:ta I put the tree in a stand with water 9. Tkahsir...

  • AMS School Art Show 2000

    Dec 9, 2022

    AMS School Art Show 2000, Kawenoke R-L: Renna Leaf, Nichelle Jocko, Sydney Oakes, Kwahasarawi David, Michelle Cook 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

    Dec 9, 2022

    WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – Michelle David, 36, of Cornwall was arrested on November 29th, 2022 on the strength of multiple warrants. It is alleged on February 23rd, 2022, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and further failed to attend court on April 14th, 2022 for a fraud offence. It is further alleged on September 10th, 2022, the woman attended a Second Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise as she left the store. Police were contacted and warrants were issued for her a...

  • Two Structure Fires in Four Days in City of Cornwall

    Dec 9, 2022

    The Cornwall Fire Services (CFS) reported they responded to two structure fires in four days in the City of Cornwall. CFS stated the first fire occurred on November 26th at 7:00 pm in the area of McConnell Ave and First St E, and the second fire occurred on November 29th in the area of Walton St. and Carleton St. One individual was treated by Paramedics on scene and transported to hospital for smoke inhalation. Three family pets perished in the Walton and Carleton area fire. On both occasions,...

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

    Dec 9, 2022

    First Nations Monthly review – November 2022 In November 2022, the following data was reported from First Nations communities: 367 average daily reported active COVID-19 cases A nearly 47% decrease from October 2022 15 newly reported hospitalizations with COVID-19 A 15% decrease from October 2022 4 newly reported deaths with COVID-19 A 33% decrease from October 2022 With reduced frequency of COVID-19 reporting, November counts are likely affected by reporting delay. Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of D...

  • Franklin County COVID Statistics

    Dec 9, 2022

    Statistics for Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Total Active Cases: 31 At home tests reported: 1 PCRS reported: 5 Statistics for Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Total Active Cases: 16 At home tests reported: 2 PCRS reported: 4 Statistics for Monday, December 5, 2022 Total Active Cases: 21 At home tests reported: 0 PCRS reported: 4 Statistics for Sunday, December 4, 2022 Total Active Cases: 30 At home tests reported: 0 PCRS reported: 5...

  • St. Lawrence County COVID Statistics

    Dec 9, 2022

    Please be aware: Starting January 2023, the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) will no longer be providing weekly COVID-19 updates. SLCPHD last update for December 2022 will be provided the first week of January. Reported on December 2, 2022, for the month of November 2022. Transmission Level: LOW New cases: 346 Hospitalizations: 38 Deaths: 215 NYS Fully vaccinated: 80.1% Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 62.3% St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 3.0%...

  • MH Expands Infusion Treatment Suite

    Dec 9, 2022

    MASSENA – To better accommodate the schedules and growing number of patients requiring infusion treatments, Massena Hospital recently added another station to its Infusion Suite on the main floor. "We have moved our office into a more private area which allows us to more easily observe our patients. The new privacy window allows us to be even more discreet when discussing other patients with providers' offices on the phone," noted Amanda Stickney, RN, who oversees the Infusion Suite with K...

  • Highlights from the November UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting

    Dec 9, 2022

    Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, for their first official meeting of the 2022-2026 term. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows. We All Belong Student Survey Update Superintendent of Schools Marsha McNair, Principal of Equity and Inclusion Dan McRae, and Research Officer Dr. Kathleen Moss presented an update on the UCDSB We all Belong Student Survey. The survey, which launched on Nov. 14, is open for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. McNair explained that th...

  • Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine are 'Time' magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

    Dec 9, 2022

    By Rachel Treismandec. NCPR. Much of the world has spent the last year watching the war in Ukraine as the country defends itself from Russian attacks and asserts its identity on the global stage. So it may not come as a surprise to many that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and "the spirit of Ukraine" are officially Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2022. The magazine, which has bestowed the honor annually since 1927, released the announcement on Wednesday alongside a lengthy profile of the...

  • SLC Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Control Grant

    Dec 9, 2022

    Lead poisoning is a serious problem in St. Lawrence County. The majority of our housing supply was built before a ban on lead-based paint and as a result, many homes within our county may contain lead hazards. Childhood lead exposure can cause a wide range of irreversible health problems including brain damage, slowed growth, development, learning and behavioral problems. However, through proper renovation or mitigation methods lead exposures can be minimized or eliminated. Funding for such construction projects is available from the Housing...

  • UCDSB Observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Dec 9, 2022

    International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an annual observance on December 3, with the aim to promote understanding of disability issues and increase support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of those with disabilities. Within the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), this is an area of focus throughout the entire year. The UCDSB’s mission is to prepare all students for a successful life, and students with physical or cognitive disabilities are provided with adapted programming, individualized resources and supports to e...

  • Keep Holiday Greens Looking Their Best

    Dec 9, 2022

    by Melinda Myers Wreaths, door swags, garlands, and containers filled with evergreens have long been part of winter celebrations and displays. Keep them fresh and looking their best throughout the holidays with minimal effort. Fresh greenery with pliable branches and firmly attached needles will last the longest. Check for good color and an aroma you prefer. Consider buying extra greenery and storing it in the garage or another cool location. Use these to replace any indoor greenery that is...

  • Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Closely Monitors Indian Child Welfare Act Case

    Dec 9, 2022

    AKWESASNE – On Kentenhkó:wa/November 9, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in the Brackeen v. Haalland case that involves the constitutionality of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe joined an Amicus Brief in a show of unity and support for ICWA, which the Court is not expected to issue a decision on until Ohiarí:ha/June 2023. Since its passage, ICWA has been a critical tool to address the historical injustices that have been perpetrated against Indigenous Peoples. It sought to rev...

  • How to Host a Sustainable Holiday Party

    Dec 9, 2022

    By: Linnea Harris. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and your calendar is probably filling up with holiday parties and festive gatherings. While a time for enjoying food and sharing gifts with loved ones, the holidays are also a disproportionately wasteful time; between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, it’s estimated that Americans produce 25% more waste than any other time of the year. No matter what the occasion, here’s how to throw a holiday party that’s both festive and better for the planet. Get Cooking Instead of buying a plasticiz...

  • Social Security Benefits Increase in 2023

    Dec 9, 2022

    Approximately 70 million Americans will see an 8.7% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2023. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The CPI-W rises when inflation increases, leading to a higher cost-of- living. This change means prices for goods and services, on average, are higher. The c...

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