June 26th is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day! This year, the MCA Community Health Program will be focusing on the power of yoga in supporting individuals living with cancer. Join us virtually or in-person for a free yoga session with Tasha Thompson to spread awareness, highlight the benefits of this practice for cancer patients & their caregivers, and empower individuals […]
Read moreAKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Québec government will contribute $115,000 to the proposed renovation of the St. Regis Church in Akwesasne. Minister Responsible for Relations with the First Nations and the Inuit Ian Lafrenière made the announcement today. The funding will come from the community infrastructure section of the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV. The renovation will focus on certain structures […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program would like to invite the community to a movie in the park! Join us on Friday, June 23 at the Generations Park pavilion for a viewing of Strange World (rated PG). Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. and no drop-offs will be allowed.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is hosting a number of free movie events throughout the month! June 23:PG Disney movie at Generations Park June 24:PG-13 LGBTQ+ movie at the Port Theatre (Cornwall) June 29:PG Disney movie at the Port Theatre (Cornwall) If you have any questions, please reach out to the AFWP at 613-937-4322.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Skatepark and the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program have teamed up and combined their Indigenous Day events into one celebration for the community to enjoy! Come on out to the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for some family fun! There will be bounce houses, crafts, dancing, skateboarding, food, and much more.
Read moreJune is Men’s Health Month! In honor of this month, the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to hear from the men in our community on what they do to care for their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Comment on our Facebook post or send an email to mentalhealth@akwesasne.ca to be entered to win a prize! The […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Finance Committee is currently filling four (4) vacant seats on the Finance Committee:• One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kana:takon, with a term of not less than three (3) years• One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, with a term of not less than three (3) years• One (1) vacant seat […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program and the Safe Zone Committee have teamed up to provide an inclusive, judgment-free space for LGBTQIAA+ Akwesasronon. On Thursdays starting June 29, the Community Health Fitness Center at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io will be open from 4-6 p.m. for community members to enjoy! If you have any questions, please reach out to Olivia Cook at 613-575-2341 ext. […]
Read moreElders ages 55 and older are invited for a picnic in the mountains with the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program! When: Tuesday, June 20 (11 AM – 4 PM)Where: Debar Pond (Malone, NY) Transportation is provided with pick-up available at Sweetgrass Manor (10:45 a.m.) and Kateri Hall (11 a.m.). To register, please contact Cullen Jacobs at cullen.jacobs@akwesasne.ca or call (613) […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) is looking for interested community members to be a part of the Community Health Program’s (CHP) immunization campaign. The campaign will include both social media and printed material (posters/pamphlets) promoting vaccination for routine immunizations. Print Material: Five (5) children ages 2 months – 7 years old (Male, female, or undifferentiated) Video: Five (5) […]
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