The MCA Department of Health’s Community Health Services and Land-Based Healing Program are excited to launch the first session of their new Cultivation Series — starting with free Community Garden Planting Kits for Akwesasronon! These kits are a great way to get your garden growing and support a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Each planting kit will include:🌱 Growing bags🌱 Soil🌱 […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, June 3, the MCA Environment Program joined Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for a fun and educational day outdoors — combining culture, gardening, and environmental learning for local students! Last year, students from Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) visited the OPG site to help plant gardens and learn about traditional growing practices. This year, AMS students returned — and […]
Read moreJoin us on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we come together to care for our land and waters during the Akwesasne Spring Clean-Up! This year, we’re teaming up with Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness to add a special shoreline clean-up by kayak — a great opportunity to protect the river, earn volunteer hours, and enjoy time […]
Read moreWhat a turnout for the Earth Day Tree and Seed Giveaway held on Saturday, April 26, at the Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box! Akwesasronon enjoyed a morning filled with educational booths, activities, and free tree and seed giveaways, all while celebrating the 2025 theme: “Our power, our planet.” Niawenhkó:wa to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division for organizing such a […]
Read moreOn Saturday, April 12, the MCA Environment Program hosted a Black Ash Bookmark Workshop with Carrie Hill of Chill Baskets, where participants got hands-on and crafted their own traditional bookmarks from black ash — just in time for some new spring reads! Five lucky bookworms also went home with a book by an Indigenous author! The day included catering by […]
Read moreJoin the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division for their annual Earth Day Tree & Seed Giveaway! 🌍 📅 Saturday, April 26⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM 📍 Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box (Generations Park) Stop by for giveaways, resources, and a chance to connect with others who care about the environment. The MCA […]
Read moreHao’ tewaientho! Let’s all plant! Welcome to MCA Environment’s Companion Planting Guide, as part of their Learn-to-Garden Series. Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different crops together to enhance growth, reduce pests, and improve soil health. One of the best examples of companion planting is the Three Sisters method: Corn provides structure for beans to climb. […]
Read moreEvery good book deserves a great bookmark — and what better way to mark your place than with one woven by your own hands? Join the MCA Environment Program and Carrie Hill of Chill Baskets for a special workshop where you’ll learn to craft a black ash and sweetgrass bookmark. 📅 Date: Saturday, April 12⏰ Time: 12 p.m. – 1 […]
Read moreOn February 20, the MCA Environment Program took Akwesasronon on an ice-fishing adventure! Despite the cold, staff and community members braved the elements for a fun day on the ice in Ingleside, Ontario. Nia:wen to everyone who joined in on the frosty fun — especially the young anglers who reeled in some impressive catches! 🐟 Check out the highlights and […]
Read moreAre you interested in learning the traditional art of trapping? The MCA Environment Program is looking for experienced trappers to share their knowledge — and 10 Akwesasronon eager to learn! Throughout March, selected participants will work alongside skilled mentors to learn trapping basics, safety, and skinning. 🔹 Sign up by March 5, 2025 at https://forms.office.com/r/JBytkgJuG7 or scan the QR code […]
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