Registration for KSCS' summer programs will begin on Monday, April 24, 2017. Registration forms for the summer Drama Day Camp will be available for one week only at the KSCS main office, from Monday April 24 to Friday, April 28, 2017. There will be two day camp sessions to choose from. The cost is $150.00 per session. This covers the cost of trip admission, bus fees, T-shirt, and sunblock. For more information, please contact Terry McComber at 450-632-6880.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued two food recalls;
Ottawa, April 12, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on April 4, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Recall details
Recall details Ottawa, March 11, 2017 - New Era Nutrition Inc.is recalling SoLo GI brand energy bars from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products have been sold nationally as well as through Internet sales.
Kahnawake – February 28, 2017, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) wishes to inform the community that Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) are currently conducting an engagement study to ensure Canada can meet the needs of First Nations Children and Families living on reserve in the future.
INAC has already begun discussions with some First Nations service providers and are going to be traveling to various regions throughout Canada to hear from partners and stakeholders.
Objectives: - Review the concept of ‘Attachment’
- Understand how experiencing trauma at different developmental stages can create different obstacles for current relationships
- Identify practical tools to handle difficult behaviour
- Discuss and review idea’s related to “Trauma Informed Care”
- Discuss the importance of, and strategies for, developing strong bonds and attachments with children
- Explore and discuss issues around trauma and attachment, especially as it relates to the children in your care
Ottawa, February 8, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on February 3, 2017 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Organics brand baby food pouches from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. A manufacturing error resulted in excess water in the product, which under certain circumstances could support the growth of Clostridium Botulinum and pose a health risk to consumers. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link below.
The KSCS main building has no VOICE MAIL SYSTEM. Please bear with us for at the next little while until we get our new phone system.
The phone will ring and ring until one of the receptionists can answer it. If a call is transferred to an employee’s desk, the phone will ring continuously until they answer. If the call is not answered before 10-12 rings, the call will transfer back to reception where we can take written messages.
Duncan Hines brand Apple Caramel Cake Mix
Ottawa, December 14, 2016 - Pinnacle Foods Canada Corporation is recalling Duncan Hines brand Apple Caramel Cake Mix from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described in the link below.
Information about our upcoming holiday office closure is on the calendar and includes information about how to access services during the break. We wish you a healthy, happy, and safe holiday season. Our offices reopen on January 3, 2017.
Please join us once again for a wonderful family event, Pictures with Santa! Yes, Ol' Saint Nick has cleared his calendar for a few special hours to provide an opportunity for you to have a wonderful keepsake picture with him. Details are on the calendar or download the flyer in this post. See you there!
Kahnawake’s elders are not immune to elders’ abuse. This video produced by Bear Paw Media Productions brings awareness to the serious issue of elders’ abuse “and how it hurts individuals and destroys families”
The November Tehontatró:ris event has been updated. This month's event, part of the Spirit of Wellness, is all about cybersecurity and how to keep you and your family safe on the Internet. Ethical hacker Terry Cutler will be the guest speaker. Don't forget to RSVP as spaces are limited.
The Kahnawake Holiday Parade is scheduled for Sunday December 4th
The Spirit of Wellness 2016 campaign kicks off on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The opening will be held that the Kahnawake Sports Center with a tobacco burning at 3:30 followed by a free public skating event, courtesy of the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM.
You can get more information about all the activities by clicking on our calendar at the top left corner of our website. You can also download a booklet with all the events listed at the bottom of this post.
Please join us for this month's Tehontatró:ris on opioid dependance. Remember to RSVP to reserve your seat. Click on the calendar icon to find out more on the presentation.
Information about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday closure has been added to the October calendar. Please click on the calendar to find out how to access services during the closure.
Get your yoga pants on. This month's Tehontatró:ris event has been added to the calendar. Click on the calendar to find out more.
Information about the upcoming office closure has been added to the September calendar. Please consult the calendar for information on how to access services during the closure.
KSCS is sponsoring two performances of the award-winning play Pig Girl by Colleen Murphy. The play will be performed tonight and tomorrow at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM, the play begins at 6:00 PM sharp. The event is free but space is limited.
Caution: strong language and implied violence, the play is recommended for ages 16+ accompanied by an adult.
For more information, contact KSCS at 450-632-6880.
Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) is releasing our annual report via our website this year.
Home and Community Care Services are now accepting applications for residency to A'nowaráhne apartment #2.
Kahnawake – July 26, 2016, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) in conjunction with Sacred Roots Production ® will present an eighty-five (85) minute culturally adapted production of Colleen Murphy’s award winning play “Pig Girl”.
Information about the upcoming Reigniting the Flame workshops has been added to the August calendar. Please consult the calendar for more information. Places are limited, so please remember to register ASAP.
There is a special Tehontatró:ris scheduled for this month. Check out the calendar to find out more and don't forget to RSVP.
Coming up on August 4th: annual Fun Fair! Check out the calendar icon at top left to find out more.