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SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE E-NEWSLETTER
EDITION – SRMT Onerahtókha/April 22, 2022

TRIBAL COUNCIL GREETINGS
She:kon sewakwé:kon | Greetings all,

Thank you for joining us for our weekly Tribal e-newsletter. This virtual newsletter gives us the wonderful opportunity to present membership with easy to access, up to date communication; including news releases and public notices, job opportunities and showcasing the teamwork of our wonderful staff.

The Tribal e-newsletter will be emailed each week, but in case you miss an issue, you can find previous editions on the Tribal Members Portal located at www.srmt-nsn.gov

Niawen:kówa/Thank you very much,
Tribal Council

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY: Please stop in and discard all of your unwanted and unused prescription medications for safe and proper disposal. NARCAN training sessions will also be available. Be the one to help save lives!

MMIWG - NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS: March & Ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 5 at Generations Park from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MMIWG: Thursday, May 5th, 2022. Join the Three Sisters Program and the Seven Dancers Coalition to help increase the visibility and awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit. Let's all light up the night in Akwesasne with red porch lights at businesses and homes!

HAVE YOU TAKEN OUR SURVEY? The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe-Environment Division Land Resources Program has started a Native Plants Nursery for the community of Akwesasne. A Native Plant Nursery involves the propagation and maintenance of plants, shrubs, and trees that are considered native and/or non-invasive to this region. This survey will assess the level of interest throughout the community of Akwesasne.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TW8S2G7 For more info, contact McKay Burley at mckay.burley@srmt-nsn.gov

PRESS RELEASES & PUBLIC NOTICES

PHOTO CONTEST: The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment is hosting a community photo contest! Participants will receive a prize entry for every photo submitted. NOTE: Deadline to submit photos is May 2, 2022.

VACCINE CLINIC NEW HOURS AND LOCATION: Health Services will be relocating the Wednesday vaccine clinic to their main building at 404 State Route 37. Individuals ages 5-years old or more can receive a COVID-19 vaccine between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No appointment is needed.

Apply for Catching the Dream by March 15th, or take advantage of the other semester deadlines! CLICK HERE for more information.

NEW ON THE TRIBAL MEMBERS PORTAL

The Tribal Members Portal is intended to share important information and updates for the sole use of membership; so we ask that you please respect it's sensitivity by not disclosing, copying, or disseminating without prior permission.

Need help logging in? View this helpful video produced by Akwesasne TV. https://youtu.be/z7kJUsoSzLo

Below is a listing of the latest information you will find on the portal:

Name Change Referendum Public Meeting - April 13th @ 5:00 p.m.

Off Reservation Cannabis Referendum Presentation
SRMT Name Change Referendum QA 13 Apr 22 Final
VIDEO RECORDING: Name Change Referendum Public Meeting

Off-Reservation Cannabis Negotiations Public Meeting #2 - April 20th @ 5:00 p.m.: POSTPONED

Rules of Personal Conduct for Meetings
REGISTRATION LINK: Off-Territory Cannabis Negotiations Public Meeting #2

Tribal Council Work Session - April 13th @ 9:00 a.m.

Rules of Personal Conduct For Meetings
Work Session Agenda Observer Copy April 13, 2022
VIDEO RECORDING - Tribal Council Work Session - April 13, 2022

NEED TO TALK?

CLICK HERE for a list of helpful contacts who are ready to listen.

SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE JOB LISTINGS

We are taking each posted position on a case-by-case basis, in terms of continuing in the process as is; or re-posting of any position that may be in the process.
This will be a joint decision between Human Resources staff and the Hiring
Authority (Supervisor).

NEED SUPPORT DURING QUARANTINE? Individuals under the Tribe's jurisdiction who are in isolation or quarantine and need help with things including food and emergency fuel assistance can contact the Office of the Family Advocate at (518) 358-3021.