NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
May is National Foster Care Month and Akwesasne has an urgent need for kinship/foster/customary care homes! If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a foster home, please call 613-575-5020.
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LAND-BASED HEALING PROGRAM PROVIDES CCVS STUDENTS WITH DRUM
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program, a program within the Department of Health (DOH), provided a drum to the students at Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School (CCVS) last week. Land-Based Healing Program Coordinator, Brandon David, and Akwesasne Child & Family Services (ACFS) Traditional Support staff member, Allen Smoke, had been working with CCVS students who established and participated […]
Read moreACFS DEVELOPING INDIGENOUS-LED SOFTWARE SYSTEM
On April 20th and 21st, the staff of MCA’s Akwesasne Child and Family Services (ACFS) and Information Services (IS) worked with RedMane, an indigenous-led software solutions and system integration firm, to commence a two-day kick-off of ACFS’s new, indigenous-led software system. This new and innovative software will be utilized by ACFS for record-keeping and to report statistics to the […]
Read moreEASTERFEST
The community is invited to hop on down to Easterfest, happening on Thursday, April 6 at Generations Park! Join us on the “bunny trail” for a community walk, outdoor games, free food, and some family fun. From 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., participants can walk the bunny trail and receive a prize ballot entry for every lap completed! There will […]
Read moreOPEN GYM & CRAFT NIGHT AT KANA:TAKON SCHOOL
Akwesasne Child & Family Services is excited to host an open gym and craft night for youth ages 11-18! Join us from 6-9 p.m. at Kana:takon School on the following dates: March 10, April 7, and May 19. Food and drinks will be provided. Drop-offs are welcome and please bring indoor shoes. For more information, please email dorian.benedict@akwesasne.ca. […]
Read moreOPEN GYM & CRAFT NIGHT (AMS)
Akwesasne Child & Family Services is excited to host an open gym and craft night for youth ages 11-18! Join us from 6-9 p.m. at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) on the following dates: March 3, March 7, March 31, April 14, and April 28. Food and drinks will be provided. Drop-offs are welcome and please bring indoor shoes. For […]
Read moreACFS FAMILY SKATE
Join the Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program for family skating at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena! January 24: 5 – 7 p.m.January 28: 12 – 2 p.m.January 31: 5 – 7 p.m.February 4: 12 – 2 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided! This is a drug and alcohol-free event. No drop-offs. Children must be accompanied by an […]
Read moreYOUTH OUTDOOR WINTER WELLNESS DAY
Join Akwesasne Child & Family Services in the mountains for a day of winter wellness and fun! When: Saturday, January 21 (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)Where: Paul Smith’s College VIC – Saranac Lake This activity is limited to ten youths ages 13-18. Transportation will be provided; pick-up will be at Kateri Hall (8 a.m. departure and 5 p.m. […]
Read moreACFS COMMUNITY BULLETIN — JANUARY 2023
For more information, upcoming events, and updates, please visit the ACFS Facebook page.
Read moreACFS SMOKE DANCE TEACHING SERIES
Akwesasne Child & Family Services is excited to present a smoke dance series with Kaneratiio (DJ) White! Participants will make their own kastowahs/fans and learn how to smoke dance. The series begins on January 10th and only 15 spots are available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions or are interested in signing up, please […]
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