Category: News

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION ON CAUSES OF GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESSES AND PREVENTION

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is providing the community with information on gastrointestinal illnesses, or “stomach flu,” and some tips on how to prevent it.    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Chills Stomach cramps   The onset of symptoms varies from a few hours to several days, or even weeks, after […]

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DOH’S LAND-BASED HEALING DONATES TO UNITY STREET HELP ASSOCIATION

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) Land-Based Healing Program donated supplies to the Unity Street Help Association, a non-profit organization operating out of Akwesasne and Cornwall to assist those who are homeless and less fortunate.    Land-Based Healing Program Coordinator Brandon David donated items that will help those who are homeless, or in need, with staying warm […]

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THOMPSON ISLAND CULTURAL CAMP AND WHOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM PROVIDE ELDER CARE PACKAGES

On February 7th, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Prevention Program (WHWPP) and the Thompson Island Cultural Camp (TICC) hosted the winter Elder Care Package giveaway at the St. Regis Recreation Center. TICC and WHWPP staff handed out 75 care packages to community elders who registered to receive a bag. Elders who registered received an email or […]

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AHKWESAHSNE YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is excited to sponsor Ahkwesahsne Youth Volleyball!   Community members ages 8-16 are invited to join us every Tuesday from February 7 – March 28. The sessions will be held at the Snye Recreation, Kana:takon School Gym, and the AMS Gym. Registration is free!   If you have any questions, please contact the AFWP at […]

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SKATEBOARD PROJECT CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS ARTWORK

The Skateboard Project is an initiative that aims to promote Indigenous artwork, physical activity, and collaboration between cultural centers across multiple Indigenous communities.   In its second year, Kahnawà:ke, Kanehsatà:ke, Kenhtè:ke, Ahkwesáhsne and Six Nations came together to create 7 skateboards graphics showcasing the range of styles and cultural imagery. Two artists from Ahkwesáhsne participated this year. Joseph King was […]

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WOODEN BOAT-BUILDING WORKSHOP

Thompson Island Cultural Camp would like to invite the community to a wooden boat-building workshop with Norman Peters!   When: February 7-10, 2023 (9AM – 3PM)Where: Snye Recreation   Stop by to say hi, observe the construction process, and participate as we work to revive this traditional practice! Light lunch & refreshments will be served.  

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