Onkwata’karitáhtshera

10/31/2025

Smoking rates in Kahnawà:ke are dropping and that’s something to celebrate!

Half of Kahnawà’kehró:non have never smoked, and more than a third have successfully quit.

Want to learn more about the positive health trends in our community? Join us at the Spirit of Wellness event to explore Kahnawà:ke’s latest health data and wellness initiatives.

Our Community, Our Health Gathering
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 9am–4pm
Golden Age Club
Catered breakfast & lunch provided

Have feedback on the Health Portraits? Share your thoughts here:
👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Klm4XHc7ukuKPZASmeoWa7teMe6id91LkQhkMcV9hw9UOVFKSTlYOUNJSzJISEdUQkwyUEtTNEpHNy4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawNxo3RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUOHZJanN5eFJGck1ERVRHAR4NzsRyk6ktKJUZqwOgwXhvtq-KA3K6-2JqhhPoIBZ622y_oN0sTniP0TmWqQ_aem_JZxZJQjnCpiRrlhvCoE0fg

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

🌸 We want to hear from you! 🌸

Share your feedback on Kahnawà:ke’s “Onkwaná:ta Our Community, Ionkwata'karí:te Our Health” portraits!
These health portraits were created to show the true state of health in our community using local data. We want to know how valuable you find the information, and your suggestions for future improvements.

Volume 1 (May 2018): Diabetes, cancer, tobacco use, and substance use
Read here:https://www.kscs.ca/files/documents/FINALKahnawakeHealthPortraitVolume12018_05-16.pdf

Volume 2 (July 2023): Early childhood & family wellness, injury prevention, and mental health
Read here:https://www.kscs.ca/files/documents/OurCommunityOurHealthPortraitVolume2_FINALPRINT_072520231.pdf

Brief Data Update (Jan 2024): Demographics, early childhood wellness, cancer, diabetes, and mental illness
Read here:https://www.kscs.ca/files/documents/2024OurCommunityOurHealthKeyIndicatorUpdate14-Nov-2024.pdf

Share your feedback here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Klm4XHc7ukuKPZASmeoWa7teMe6id91LkQhkMcV9hw9UOVFKSTlYOUNJSzJISEdUQkwyUEtTNEpHNy4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawNwfrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMZ2o5cGlPdHUyMDF2dllwAR70ZV0WAv3pB28yQG7sfgp3Nsg6At0QCzwxurWic7CT62dTGADjw1tqsMvcGA_aem_XDHyZd4GTLhfJSmy3s3NZA

10/29/2025

Our 3 Days Breaking Barriers Gathering Schedule.

So much to see you won't want to miss a moment. More info to come!

10/29/2025

How can we help more women access breast cancer screening?

Learn more about Kahnawà:ke’s health data and community wellness initiatives at the upcoming Spirit of Wellness event!

Our Community, Our Health Gathering
🗓️ Friday, November 7, 2025 | ⏰ 9am–4pm
📍 Golden Age Club
🍽️ Catered breakfast & lunch provided

Your voice matters - share your thoughts on Kahnawà:ke’s Health Portraits here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Klm4XHc7ukuKPZASmeoWa7teMe6id91LkQhkMcV9hw9UOVFKSTlYOUNJSzJISEdUQkwyUEtTNEpHNy4u

10/25/2025

Come say hi to us at Trunk or Treat 🎃🎃

10/24/2025

Important Update:

The 2026–2027 CWPI application is now live on Microsoft Forms for accessibility reasons. All materials, including Appendices A, B, C, and D, are available on the KSCS website under the Onkwata’karitáhtshera tab.

- Complete the Microsoft Form
- Download and fill out the appendices
- Email them to RavynR@kscskahnawake.ca and LoisM@kscskahnawake.ca

Link to Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Klm4XHc7ukuKPZASmeoWa0d77xzaWU5IjJeVuHqM2q5UMEozTTRSSFFISE1CNU1SRkVMOFE1NEZRNS4u

Link all appendices: https://www.kscs.ca/onkwatakaritahtshera/

Need help? Watch our instructional videos on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

⏰ Deadline: December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM

10/24/2025

Delegation of Onkwata’karitáhtshera, MCK, KSCS staff & community members and Elders visited Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging in Akwesasne to meet with teams supporting Elders across the community. They toured Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care, Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility, and Iakhihsotha Home for the Elderly, learning about Akwesasne’s holistic and hands-on approach to Elder care.

From pop-up wellness checks and respite services to discussions about the need for more home support workers, the visit highlighted how Akwesasne bridges care across Ontario, Quebec, and New York. The “Kitchen Table Discussions” approach, focused on connection and storytelling, stood out as a beautiful model of community engagement and care.

We’re grateful for the warm welcome inspired by Akwesasne’s dedication to helping Elders be well within their own homes and community!

10/23/2025

Learn more about Onkwata’karitáhtshera’s Jordan’s Principle Team and how we support Kahnawa’kehró:non children and families.

This poster highlights:
- The types of support and services available through Jordan’s Principle
- How our team helps families navigate funding and applications
- Examples of eligible services; from speech and occupational therapy to assessments and assistive technology

Our goal is to make sure every First Nations child has equitable access to the care and services they deserve. 💙

10/21/2025

Visit the Onkwata’karitáhtshera Booth!

Join us at the Breaking Barriers: Indigenous Inclusion Gathering from November 11-13, 2025 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Kahnawà:ke.

Come learn about our Community Wellness Plan, share your thoughts on the Onkwaná:ta, Ionkwata’karí:te Health Portraits, and meet our Jordan’s Principle and NIHB Liaisons - available only on November 11th!

Together, we’re strengthening the health and well-being of all Kahnawa’kehró:non through community connection and care.