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  • First Nation and Canada Wide COVID-19 Update

    Dec 10, 2020

    Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to FNIHB on December 5, 2020 at 13:48 ET for the week of November 29 to December 5, 2020. Quebec – 8 Cases Ontario – 4 Cases Manitoba – 287 Cases Saskatchewan – 62 Cases Alberta – 16 Cases British Columbia – 82 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of December 8, 2020 at 13:00 EDT: Canada: 429,035 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 154,740 total cases, 14,854 active cases (including 7,313 deaths, 132,573 resolved) O...

  • SNYE INDIAN DAY SCHOOL 65/66 SCHOOL YEAR

    Dec 10, 2020

    Teachers L-R: Mrs. Peche, Mr. Butler, and Mrs. McPhil 1st row (top) L-R: Susan Oakes, Mary Smoke, Felecia Oakes, Barbara Thompson, Sandra Johnson, Delinda McDonald, Amy Lazore, Veronica Smoke, Andrea Oakes, Mabel Lazore, Laura Sunday, Sally Smoke, Pauline Jacobs, Elizabeth McDonald, Sandra Mitchell, Lynn LaFrance, Joanne Oakes, Dan Lazore, Francis Thompson & Timmy Sunday 2nd row L-R: Ricky Thompson, Brian Lazore, Roger Mitchell, Gordon Lazore, Danny Oakes, John Cook, Carl Mitchell, Keith...

  • Police Blotter

    Dec 10, 2020

    SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER: 12/03/2020 • On 11-27-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed N.T. Ruest-Hewlett 18 of Massena, NY for speed in zone 68-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 12-17-2020. • On 11-27-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Steven L. White 61 of Hogansburg, NY for criminal possession of a controlled substance class-d felony 5th degree and obstructed view. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 01-26-2021. • On 11-28-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Brian...

  • PINING FOR THE GOOD OLD DAYS

    Dec 10, 2020

    Submitted by Paul Hetzler The morning of December 25 this year will be a lot less cheery unless the World Health Organization gives Santa a free pass on COVID-19 restrictions so he can hand out presents to billions of kids on Christmas Eve night. As it is, many people feel like cheer is at low ebb. Local authorities in my area strongly recommend we celebrate the holidays in our respective households; no visitors. Yikes! Looks like Christmas 2020 will have to run on memories – bad news for me, as I forget where I put the keys two minutes a...

  • DIABETES NURSE EDUCATOR – FOOT CARE

    Dec 10, 2020

    SALARY LEVEL: RN01 1-7 $70,364.81-$97,222.87 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Diabetes Nurse Educator-Foot Care will maximize the use of interdisciplinary resources to enable chronic disease management for Community members with diabetes. The Registered Nurse (DNE)-Foot Care will provide adult community members living with diabetes or high-risk for diabetes and their families with knowledge and skills for self-management and the prevention of complications. In the process of self-management care and education, the Diabetes Nurse Educator will...

  • OPEN JOB POSTING - TEACHER

    Dec 10, 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...

  • QUEBEC PROBATION SUPERVISING OFFICER

    Dec 10, 2020

    SALARY LEVEL: SP09 ST2 $46,396.02 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general supervision of the Director, the Probation Officer (Quebec) is to assist with the community supervision of Native offenders with Quebec Provincial Court Orders and is responsible for providing professional probationary case work and enforcement services for adults from Akwesasne as well as Aboriginal offenders residing outside the territory of Akwesasne. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary three-year diploma or degree in the field of Criminal Justice, Law and S...

  • FAMILY WELL-BEING PROGRAM COUNSELOR

    Dec 10, 2020

    PAY LEVEL: HS06 ST2 $44,927.57 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Outreach Services Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible to provide women, children and men with education and counselling opportunities to address issues of domestic violence in a safe and therapeutic environment. The Family Well-Being Counselor will facilitate, plan, organize and conduct the Family Well-Being activities such as: primary prevention, therapeutic interventions, support groups, enhance existing programs of identity, culture and healthy...

  • Title: Groundskeeper

    Dec 10, 2020

    Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, part-time Salary: $12.03 per hour Closing Date: Till 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. Some duties include lawn cutting, tree pruning and/or removal,...

  • 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.

    Dec 10, 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....

  • Iakonikonriiosta' quilt featured in 2020 North Country Art, Land, and Environment Summit

    Mahlon Smoke|Dec 10, 2020

    By Mahlon Smoke As part of the North Country Art, Land, and Environment Summit, Iakonikonriiosta was commissioned to create a piece with the theme of water. Since the water was a huge element of the Sky Woman story, Iakonikonriiosta made a quilt depicting the very moment Sky Woman placed the soil onto the turtle's back to create the Earth. The piece was also purchased by St. Lawrence University and put on display for the Tsi Kiontahsawen / In the Beginning, a Virtual Exhibition, that is going...

  • AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SEIZE MARIJUANA

    Dec 10, 2020

    On December 3, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Joint Investigation Team and Akwesasne Mohawk Police intercepted a vehicle on Cornwall Island Road; a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of cannabis and the arrest of two male subjects. As a result of the investigation, the possible suspect vehicle was observed by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police and a stop was initiated where both occupants were arrested. The search resulted in the seizure of approximately 212 pounds of...

  • Tota News

    Dec 10, 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: Dec. 10th-Elouise Laughing Dec. 11th-Carol Lazore & Margaret Hamelin Dec. 12th-Phyllis Mossow & Kerry Mitchell Dec. 13th-Carol LaDue & Lois Jordan Dec. 14th-Sylvia Bero Dec. 16th-Vernie Herne, Marthe Lindgren & Karen Lalonde Dec. 17th-Inez N. Cook & Emily Bradshaw FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK: I am disappointed to tell you that we will not be able to re-open the senior center for indoor meals and a...

  • 2020 VEHICLE TENDER NOTICE

    Dec 10, 2020

    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is doing a public tender for one vehicle from the MCA Fleet. It can be seen at the location listed below. The vehicle is available for tender in “As Is Condition”. Sealed bids will be received by Samantha White at the Finance office located at the Administration #4 building, 13 First Street, Kana:takon/St. Regis. Below is a brief description of the vehicle: Vehicle Description: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Blue Location: Admin 4 Building Mileage: 177,978 KM It will be the successful bidder’s responsibility to remov...

  • KAWEHNO:KE MEDICAL CLINIC

    Dec 10, 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...

  • St. Regis Mission News

    Dec 10, 2020

    • Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for John Bigtree, by St. Regis Church Family. • Friday, December 11, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Mike Thomas, by The St. Regis Church Family. • Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 4:00pm - offered for Nancy Phillips, by Louie Phillips. • Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 10:00am - offered for Helen Cole, by St. Regis Church Family. • Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7:00pm - offered for Dorothy Jacobs, by The St. Regis Church Family. • Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Beatrice Be...

  • WANTED

    Dec 10, 2020

    Looking to buy land on Cornwall island. Contact 613 532-1802 Niawen...

  • MCA Notice

    Dec 10, 2020

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  • Lazore's Construction

    Dec 10, 2020

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  • SRMT Employment Opportunities

    Dec 10, 2020

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