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“This is not last year’s Covid,” said the former head of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “This one is worse and our children are the ones that are going to be affected by it the most.” August 14, 2021 The U.S. hit a troubling milestone Saturday as federal data showed the most children to date hospitalized due to Covid-19. “Our students under 12 can’t get vaccinated. It’s our responsibility to keep them safe. Keeping them safe means that everyone who can be vaccinated should be vaccinated.” —Becky Pringle, NEA According to Reuters, which f...
By Scott Neumanaug. Reprinted with permission from NCPR. COVID-19 booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are set to become available for all U.S. adults beginning next month, the country’s top health officials announced Wednesday. “We know that even highly effective vaccines become less effective over time,” Dr. Vivek Murthy, the surgeon general, said at a White House briefing. “It is now our clinical judgment that the time to lay out a plan for COVID boosters is now.” He added, “This includes our most vulnerable populations...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as for August 8 to August 14, 2021. Atlantic – 2 Cases Quebec – 14 Cases Ontario – 3 Cases Manitoba – 8 Cases Saskatchewan – 11 Cases Alberta – 8 Cases British Columbia – 18 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of August 17, 2021. Canada: 1,457,698 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 382,319 total cases, 2,975 active cases (with 11,242 deaths) Ontario: 556,435 total cases, 3.930...
As of Friday, August 13th - Monday, August 16th: · 120 (One hundred twenty) new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 7,946 (seven thousand eight hundred twenty-six). · 202 (Two hundred two) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts on Facebook @SLCPublicHealth. · 7,647 (seven thousand six hundred forty-seven) cases have been released from isolation. · 9 (nine) cases are hospitalized. · 97 (ninet...
Daily Statistics for Tuesday, August 17, 2021: New Positives: 12 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 60 DOCCS Inmate Active: 0 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 6 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 137 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 2865, Confirmed Positive: 2731, Probable: 134, Deaths: 17, Recovered: 2788 Daily Statistics for Monday, August 16, 2021: New Positives: 10 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 54 DOCCS Inmate Active: 0 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 6 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 137 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 2853, Confirmed Positive: 2719,...
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Akwesasne Mohawk Territory Competition # 21-53-AKWE Reporting to the Education & Training Advisor, the Student Recruitment & Services Representative position is based out of our Akwesasne online learning center. The successful candidate will: Actively support the Education and Training Advisor to recruit students by responding to e-mail and telephone inquiries at the online learning center, booking appointments for the Education & Training Advisor in other recruitment activities as needed. Directly recruit students in the community following...
Job Summary: The Housing Services Supportive Coordinator will work as a team member under the direct supervision of the Housing Services Manager will perform initial and periodic needs assessments to identify the supportive services required to improve the stability, quality of community life, wellness, health and education of current and future elderly tribal residents. Perform duties pertaining to housing assistance programs operated by the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA). Additionally, the Housing Service Supportive Coordinator will...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for Substitute Teachers Pay rates for 2021-2022 school year: Certified Teacher: $135/day Non-Certified w/2 or 4-year degree: $120/day Non-Certified Teacher w/no degree: $110/day New hires will be trained before starting. Application can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert, Assistant Superintendent Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 The Salmon River Central School District does not...
Salary: Based on AMBE Salary Grid Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Student Services Facilitator and in-direct supervision of the School Principal, the After-School Worker / School Support will provide students with a structured program that includes academic enrichment, physical fitness activities and a healthy snack. To assist with other duties as assigned due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalency; Experience working with school aged children. Key Competencies: The...
Job Type: 40 hrs./week Reports To: Executive Director Deadline: Open until filled Job Description: We are searching for a talented and professional community outreach coordinator to maintain all community outreach activities. You will represent the company and work with the management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase Seven Dancers Coalition visibility within the state. General Position Summary: To increase awareness of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking committed against Ameri...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne currently has multiple employment opportunities available! • COUNSELOR • PREVENTION SERVICE SUPERVISOR • REGISTERED DIETITIAN • QUEBEC PROBATION OFFICER • REGISTERED NURSE • PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER • NURSE PRACTITIONER To view the full job descriptions, please visit www.akwesasne.ca/employment....
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 August Birthdays: Aug. 19th-Barbara LaDue Aug. 20th-Ella Louise Cook & Doris Benedict Aug. 24th-Carol K. White, Mary Frego & Louis Conners Please Note: The center is now opened! Congregate meals began on August 9th. Monday Bingo will also resume. Legal Aid with Linda LaRue: August 31st Call Giselle to book an appointment-358-2963 Chair Yoga: Catherine Cook will be teaching every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am, beginning August 10th. Please wear a mask if un-vaccinated. SRMT Office...
Sue E. Herne is requesting letters of Administration on the Estate of Paul R. Herne & Ellene M. Herne of Akwesasne, NY. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by September 2, 2021. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
Charles B. Laffin is requesting letters of Administration on the Estate of Hattie Laffin, of Akwesasne, NY. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by September 11, 2021. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358- 6300....
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. THERE ARE NO private masses in the chapel for the NEXT FIVE WEEKS. Regular office hours in the Rectory are WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 1PM. The offic...
By McKenna Leavens, Allison Vaughn, Anne Mickey, Rylee Kirk, Brendon Derr and Leilani Fitzpatrick . Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Child sexual abuse is such an age-old problem that it's explained in many Native American communities with a parable known as the Story of the Moon and the Sun. As retold by child psychologist Dolores Subia BigFoot, a citizen of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, the story is about a brother and sister who have lost their parents and many relatives and have on...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will annually provide the community of Akwesasne a report of the drinking water quality to your home or business to comply with federal regulations. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and the need to protect and conserve the drinking water sources. Last year, your tap water met / exceeded drinking water health standards. We continue to assess and improve our operations to ensure that we continue to provide drinking water that meets and exceeds health-based standards. To view...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint two (2) youth council representatives, to represent the community of Akwesasne. Eligibility: The membership of the Akwesasne Youth Council shall consist of representatives, with a goal of equal gender composition, and staggered terms of two to three years. In order to be eligible to represent the Mohawks of Akwesasne, applicants must: Be enrolled or have an active applicant to be a Member of the Mohawk of Akwesasne, pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code. Be between the ages of 18-29 at...
Nominations were held on Saturday, July 24 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the districts of Kawehno:ke and Tsi Snaihne. August 9, 2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS; District of Kawehnoke 4-year term: Patricia Lazore Bova nominated by Erin Seymour seconded by Roy Delormier Joanne Jocko nominated by Donna Delormier seconded by Elizabeth Benedict District of Tsi Snaihne 4-year term: Connie Lazore nominated by Lucille Jacobs seconded by Paige Jacobs Vincenette Cook nominated by Robin Lazore seconded by Paula Jacobs A By Election will be held on Saturday...
Submission: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), Grants & Contracts Office, 2nd Floor, Ionkwakiohkwaróron Administration Building, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655 no later than 3:30 p.m. (Local Time), THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021. Description: SRMT is accepting Sealed Bids from qualified contractors to provide all labor, supervision, materials and supplies, tools and equipment, transportation and incidentals required for the interior demolition, new interior partitions, new ceilings, new flooring, new finishes and associated...
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By Maureen Googoo. Reprinted with permission from Ku'ku'kwes News. Sipekne'katik First Nation.The chief of the Sipekne'katik First Nation in Nova Scotia was arrested and questioned by federal fishery officers Monday just as community fishers began its annual treaty lobster fishery in Saulnierville, N.S. Chief Mike Sack said he was pulled over by officers with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans just as he was leaving the wharf in Saulnierville, N.S. early Monday afternoon. "Two or three DFO...
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