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 […]
Read moreThompson 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.
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp would like to invite the community to join us for a fish net-making demonstration with Norman Peters! Come listen to stories, eat, and learn more about making fishing nets the traditional way. When: January 31 – February 2, 2023 (9AM – 3PM)Where: Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Limited lunch and refreshments will be provided, first come […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program and Thompson Island Cultural Camp have teamed up to give away care packages to elders across the community! When: Tuesday, February 7 (1-5 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation Center There are 75 care packages available for elders ages 65 and older. They include venison soup, washed corn, local raw honey, self-care supplies, […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a hide tanning workshop with Angela Ferguson! When: December 12-16, 2022 (9 a.m. start each day)Where: 50 Herne Farm Rd (Akwesasne, NY 13655) This workshop is limited to 10 people. Participants must attend all 5 days. Tools and deer hides will be provided, but supply is limited. If you are […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host another session of Legends & Stories with Darrell Thompson! The topic for this week is Top Hat Man. The class will be held virtually via Zoom on Sunday, December 4, 7 p.m. start time. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/TICC-Legends-Stories-120422. After registering, participants should receive a confirmation email. If you have […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program, Thompson Island Cultural Camp, and Akwesasne Child & Family Services have teamed up to give away care packages to elders across the community! When: Tuesday, November 22 (1-4 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation Center There are 75 care packages available for elders ages 65 and older. They include locally-harvested […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a pipe-making class with Katsitsionni Fox! When: Friday, November 18 (5 p.m.)Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena The firing of the pipes will take place on Wednesday, November 23. Participants are not required to attend, but are still welcome to join! This class is limited to 10 participants. To register, please email ticc@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a venison canning workshop! Join us to learn how to safely can venison meat in a pressure canner with Master Food Preservation Instructor Pat Banker. When: November 5, 2022 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)Where: SRMT Senior Center (Office for the Aging) This class is limited to 10 participants. Register soon […]
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