Category: Events
Events
Indian Taco Benefit
A Mohawk auction, dance and Indian taco sale are being held to raise funds for Patrick Gray’s medical expenses.
Elderberry Syrup Class On Thompson Island
Thompson Island will be hosting an elderberry syrup class on Friday, August 24 from 9 AM ‒ 4 PM.
The cost is $60 per person — this includes transportation by pontoon to Thompson Island, lunch and a hands-on lesson on how to harvest the berries and make the syrup. All participants will receive a jar of the elderberry syrup as well.
If you are interested, please inbox the Thompson Island Cultural Eco Tourism Camp directly, or call Jessica at 613-930-3941 or Norman at 613-551-0954.
All participants will need gloves, a knife and long pants.
Wakerahsrshe Tsi Nitewaiatoten (Pride In Who We Are) Cultural Youth Camp
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program and Akwesasne Family Wellness Program will be sponsoring a 3-day youth cultural camp for kids ages 12-18!
Indigenous Trauma-Informed Practice & Healing Workshop
MCA’s Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is hosting a 2-day workshop on exploring and understanding intergenerational trauma.
Quilters Bingo
Free bingo happening this upcoming weekend — package includes bingo cards, game sheet and raffle tickets!
Aseshate:ka’te Grief Services – New Group Announcements
Aseshate:ka’te Grief Services will be offering the following groups:
6-WEEK GRIEF RECOVERY GROUP (FOR ADULTS)
Group 1
When: Mondays (starting on August 20)
Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Where: 498 State Rt. 37, Suite 4 – J&J Insurance (Hogansburg)
Group 2
When: Wednesdays (starting on August 22)
Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Where: 32 Lighthouse Road (Kawehno:ke)
MAINTENANCE GROUP
For those who completed the 6-week program ONLY
When: Thursday, August 23
Time: 5 PM – 9 PM
Where: 498 State Rt. 37, Suite 4 – J&J Insurance (Hogansburg)
All materials are provided and groups are free of charge to Akwesasronon!
Groups are limited to 10 participants — registration is required and can be filled out/submitted at: https://www.agsfire.org/
If you have any questions or for more information, please call 518-333-6112 or 518-358-1255.
Workshop Announcement – Food Skills For Families
Join the MCA Community Health Program and learn how to make tasty, nutritious and budget-friendly meals for the whole family!
There is limited space, so register soon!
To register or for more information, please call 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.
Tsi Snaihne Recreation Pizza Sale
The Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center will be holding a pizza sale on Friday, August 10!
Any pre-orders must be made by Thursday morning (August 9) — deliveries will be available at 12 PM noon.
To pre-order or for more information, please contact the Snye Recreation at 613-575-2496.
Akwesasne Friendship Day
The Native North American Traveling College (NNATC) will be hosting this year’s Friendship Day on Sunday, August 12 from 11 AM – 6 PM.
This Friendship Day will feature Indigenous artists, pie bingo, a bouncy house, kid friendly activities and workshops, as well as food and craft vendors!
