ELDER CARE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY

The MCA Health Promotion & Prevention (HPP) Team is pleased to offer elder care packages to eligible community members!

Packages will be distributed at the A’nowara’kó:wa Arena on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Registration is required and will close on February 13, 2026. Packages are available to Akwesasne community members aged 65 and older, with one package provided per household. If registrations reach over 100, a lottery will be held, and those selected will be notified.

What’s Included?

Each elder care package contains a selection of locally prepared and wellness-focused items:

• Maple syrup
• Grape/blueberry jam
• Homemade applesauce
• Lemon balm tea
• Elderberry elixir
• Pickled beets
• Dehydrated fruit

Pickup Information:

• Location: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Lobby
• Date: February 24, 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

To register or for more information, please contact Tyren Boots, Health Promotion & Prevention Supervisor:

📞 613-575-2341 ext. 3238
📧 tyren.boots@akwesasne.ca

This initiative is sponsored by the MCA Department of Economic Development’s Thompson Island Cultural Camp, in collaboration with the MCA Department of Health’s Health Promotion & Prevention Program.