HEALING THE LAND: MCA DONATES TO RED SKY OUTDOORS

Taking a meaningful step towards a healthier environment, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), through the Healing and Wellness Committee, proudly presented a $30,226 donation to Red Sky Outdoors (RSO), a grassroots initiative rooted in Akwesasne that focuses on reforestation, food sustainability, and community wellness. Founded in 2022, RSO has blossomed from a deep commitment to environmental stewardship guided by Haudenosaunee values and Indigenous-led action.

Through their dedicated efforts, Red Sky Outdoors is helping to restore balance to the environment by planting native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers throughout Akwesasne and beyond. Each seed planted helps to strengthen local ecosystems, provide homes for wildlife, and encourage the return of culturally significant species that once thrived on this land.

Beyond replanting, RSO also shares traditional teachings through environmental education, partnerships, and cultural preservation efforts. By reconnecting community members to the land, they nurture a deeper understanding of who we are and our responsibilities as caretakers for future generations.

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is honored to support Red Sky Outdoors and their ongoing mission to heal the land, restore traditional knowledge, and build a vibrant, resilient future for Akwesasne and beyond.

The Healing and Wellness Committee, made up of the MCA Chiefs, was formed to distribute funds dedicated specifically to healing and wellness efforts within the community, following a call-out for applicants earlier this spring.