In honor of Women’s Heart Health Day and Wear Red Canada, the MCA Health Promotion & Prevention Program will be hosting a class to create DIY heart pins! When: February 13, 2024 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Turtle Room) Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death in […]
Read moreYouth ages 12-17 are invited for some fun at the rink! Join us for a teen rock & skate at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena on Saturday, February 10 from 12 – 2 p.m. There will be free food and drinks provided! Nia:wen to Akwesasne Child & Family Services, the MCA Health Promotion & Prevention Program, Akwesasne Family Wellness Program, and […]
Read moreThe MCA Health Promotion and Prevention Program is excited to be hosting a winter walk series at various locations every Thursday in February! This series is designed to encourage and support mental and physical health. Participation in physical activity can promote social interaction and peer support and throughout the series, participants will be exposed to the healing effects of participating […]
Read moreThe Safe Zone Committee hosted a Holiday Cookie Decorating Class on December 19, 2023, at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Turtle Room. There were 25 community members who came and participated in the event. The Safe Zone Committee would like to thank those who came out to partake in the Holiday Cookie Decorating session. The Safe Zone Committee is a collaborative group […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program and SRMT Health Promotion/Planning have teamed up to host a sweetgrass bookmark workshop with Chill Baskets! When: December 21, 2023 (5-7 p.m.)Where: SRMT Senior Center Families are invited to join us and dinner will be provided. Limited seats are available, so sign up soon! To register, please contact Kyle Thompson at 613-575-2341 ext. […]
Read moreJoin the Safe Zone Committee for a fun and festive evening of cookie decorating! When: December 19, 2023 (5-7 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation Center Registration is required. To sign up, please contact Kyle Thompson at 613-575-2341 ext. 3107 or at kyle.thompson@akwesasne.ca. Akwesasne’s Safe Zone Committee aims to provide inclusive programming in judgment-free environments for members and allies of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ […]
Read moreAre you feeling more sad and darker than merry and bright this holiday season? You are not alone. The holiday season is a time when people around the world take a break from their busy lives to spend time with loved ones. However, not everyone has a positive experience during this time. Some people experience feelings of sadness or negativity, commonly […]
Read moreGambling problems can happen to anyone from any walk of life. Your gambling goes from a fun, harmless diversion to an unhealthy obsession with serious consequences. Whether you bet on sports, scratch cards, roulette, poker, or slots—in a casino, at the track, or online—a gambling problem can strain your relationships, interfere with work, and lead to financial disaster. November 19 – […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, November 21, join the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program for a Lunch & Learn to learn more about beating the winter/holiday blues this season! The session will be held at the St. Regis Recreation Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. To register, please contact Kyle Thompson at kyle.thompson@akwesasne.ca or 613-575-2341 ext. 3107.
Read moreWomen in recovery are invited to an evening of healing and celebration! Join the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program on Wednesday, November 22 at the SRMT Senior Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event starts at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided! Take the time to listen and reflect with guest speaker Kaylee Jacco as […]
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