The MCA Department of Health’s Mental Health & Wellness Sector invites you to the 2025 Mental Health Fair! Giving Akwesasronon a welcoming space to connect, learn, and explore paths to mental well-being. 🗓️ Date: August 7, 2025 (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)📍 Location: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena🚶♀️ Mental Health Walk: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.🛍️ Vendor Tables & Interactive Activities: All day! […]
Read moreThrough conversations with local Residential School Survivors, a need has been identified to hold a meaningful Orange Shirt Day event within the community of Akwesasne. Survivors shared that commemoration should happen locally — where they feel rooted, seen, and supported. This collaborative event between the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) will take […]
Read moreLooking to better understand diabetes and how to eat well to manage or prevent it? Join Registered Dietitian Anne-Charlotte George from the MCA Department of Health for a Lunch & Learn focused on healthy eating habits for diabetes. 🥗 Each session includes: ✅ Practical tips for diabetes-friendly meals ✅ A light 15-minute movement break with Krista ✅ A healthy lunch — on us! […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
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