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The MCA Land-Based Healing Program is hosting a Ratiweras (Thunder) Teachings & Clay Pipe-Making Class — come learn, listen, and create in this hands-on workshop led by Nihahsennaa Peters!
📅 Monday, June 9
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Kawehno:ke Recreation Center
Limited to 10 participants — call Lynden Chubb at 613-575-2250 ext. 3100 to register. Participants will be selected by random draw.




The MCA Traditional Medicines Program invites speakers and learners of Kanien’keha to a monthly gathering focused on language, culture, and community.
Tsi niionkwarihò:ten’ entewahthá:rahkwe’ tánon’ enkakhwà:rake’ — We are going to talk about our culture and there will be food.
Join us every second Wednesday of the month for thoughtful conversation and a shared meal.
📅 Dates: June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
🕙 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Atsiakta – By the River (89 Rourke Rd, Akwesasne, NY)
Everyone is welcome — come connect, share, and learn together!




Celebrate Father’s Day with Akwesasne Child & Family Services!
Join us for a fun-filled morning featuring lacrosse teachings, followed by a special medicine game for fathers and sons. A limited number of wooden sticks will be available to borrow, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have one. 🥍
After the game, stick around for a delicious Bubba-Q — we’ll have food, drinks, family-friendly activities, and great prizes! 🎉
📅 Date: Saturday, June 14
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena
No registration required — just show up and enjoy! Let’s make it a Father’s Day to remember.




MCA Community Health Services would like to remind the community that Tetewatska:hon – Green Food Bag Pickup happens once a month from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility.
Please bring your own reusable bags! Any green food bags not picked up by 5 p.m. will be donated to a local food pantry.
If you have any questions, please contact CHS at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220. Learn more about the Green Food Bag Program and how to sign up at: http://www.akwesasne.ca/mca-green-food-bag-program/




The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Friday, June 20 in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 23.