The Ottawa Redblacks and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees are returning to Akwesasne this summer for another action-packed football camp — and youth ages 6–16 are invited to join in! Hosted by Gee-Gees quarterback Ben Maracle (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory), this year’s camp will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the A’nowara’kó:wa Arena. […]
Read moreThe ACFS Traditional Support Unit, MCA Land-Based Healing, and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness have joined forces to offer an exciting Kids Wilderness Program for youth ages 7 and up! Get ready for nature-filled fun featuring: 🥾 Hiking🛶 Paddling🔥 Wilderness skills📖 Traditional storytelling & teachings…and so much more! Program Dates & Start Times: Saturday, July 5 | 9:00 a.m. Thursday, […]
Read moreCelebrate summer and berry season with the MCA Land-Based Healing Program! Join us for a special evening of basket making, led by Good Mind Design. 🍓 🗓 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.📍 Location: HEAL Lodge (1516 River Road, Tsi Snaihne) Together, we’ll learn how to make beautiful berry baskets — a hands-on way […]
Read moreThe amazing staff and awesome totas at Iakhihsohtha Lodge have been very busy this past week! Our superstar team continues to keep our residents active, engaged, and thriving! Staff recently participated in a team-building activity that brought out their creativity and camaraderie. Each department worked together to design and decorate flower pots, engaging in some friendly competition to see who […]
Read moreThe 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 moreOur beloved totas were recently treated to a scrumptious luncheon from none other than the local favourite, Sunshine Chinese Food Restaurant! The residents were absolutely overjoyed to indulge in their favourite dishes, along with some new sampler dishes that Sunshine asked the residents and staff to try before adding them to their full menu. Talk about a tasty sneak […]
Read moreThe MCA Land-Based Healing Program invites the community to take part in Seed Songs Teachings with the Kontiwennake’tskwás Singing Group — a powerful opportunity to reconnect with the land through traditional song. 🎶 🗓️ June 23, 24, 25 & 30📍 A’nowara’kó:wa Arena🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. These gatherings honour the songs that call to our seed relatives — songs […]
Read moreLast week, the halls of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility were filled with laughter, joy, and a little bit of slime! 🧼✨ A group of bright and caring Akwesasne youth made a heartwarming visit to our beloved totas, spending the day chatting, giggling, and — yes — teaching them how to make slime! The elders were all […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility (LTC) is hosting the workshop “Helping Families Understand Dementia with Josee.” The workshop will be hosted by Josée Desrochers Luduc, Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society of Cornwall & District. The workshop will take place on Monday, June 16 at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility’s South Activity Room from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
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