KSCS offices will be closed for the Remembrance Day holiday on Friday, November 11, 2016.
Regular office hours will resume on Monday, November 14, 2016.
If you are in crisis during the holiday, services can be accessed by calling the Kahnawake Peacekeepers at 450-632-6505 and ask for the On-Call Worker
Multigenerational Trauma and the Impacts on Attachment and Bonding
A FREE workshop open to all Kahnawa'kehró:non
Objectives
Facilitate an understanding of "attachment"
Understand how different kinds of interactions with children can create different types of attachment paterns in children
Gain a better understanding of the emotional impacts that historical trauma and colonization has had on Indigenous people
Discuss and review some of the developmental impacts of intergenerational trauma (exposure to domestic violence, addiction, neglect, separation) on children
Discuss the importance of, and strategies for, developing strong bonds and attachments with children
A Tsi Ionteksa'tanonhnha educational orkshop
Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services invites the community to a free screening of:
Prescription for Addiction
A compelling 40 minute documentary about the benefits and the health and social risks of prescription opiate use. The documentary's goal is to promote the healthy use of opiates and enhance community awareness of the issues surrounding opiate misuse and dependency.
Refreshments will be available.
Call Jessica Oesterreich at KSCS at 450-632-6880 for more information or to reserve a seat.
Tehontatró:ris (“They are telling and sharing with each other”)
Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services hosts Tehontatró:ris every month to hear ideas, to share information and knowledge that is pertinent to the community’s health and well being. We would like to invite you to join us this month for:
Opioid Dependence
Objectives:
To increase knowledge of opioid dependence; more specifically, to answer the follow questions: What is opioid addiction? How does it start? Who is affected? What are some treatment options?
Presenters: Dr. Andrea D'Elia, D.ED., psychologist, and Anne-Marie Mecteau, clinical counsellor, Centre de Recherche et d'Aide pour Narcomanes (CRAN)
To confirm your attendance, please reply to Karen Zachary at 450-632-6880, ext 190.
KSCS offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 10, 2016.
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
If you are in crisis during the holiday, services can be accessed by calling the Kahnawake Peacekeepers at 450-632-6505 and ask for the On-Call Worker
Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services hosts Tehontatró:ris every month to hear ideas, to share information and knowledge that is pertinent to the community’s health and well being. We would like to invite you to join us this month for:
Objectives:
An interactive workshop defining yoga. Participants will learn about the types of yoga, the benefits of yoga, and the various components of traditional yoga vs. modern day yoga. Participants are invited to wear loose comfortable clothing.
Presenter: Jean O’Connor, certified yoga instructor, reflexologist and member of National Association of Naturopaths
Attendees are asked to wear loose clothing.
To confirm your attendance, please reply to Karen Zachary at 450-632-6880, ext 190.
KSCS offices will be closed for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 5, 2016.
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
If you are in crisis during the holiday, services can be accessed by calling the Kahnawake Peacekeepers at 450-632-6505 and ask for the On-Call Worker
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”.
The play draws on some facts of the 2010 serial killer Robert Pickton’s horrific actions. The production will be used as a vehicle to bring awareness about violence against women to Kahnawa’kehró:non and will be used as an opportunity to outreach within the community.
After the play KSCS will host an open dialogue with the audience to discuss issues of violence against women. As well promote the programs and services available to Kahnawa’kehró:non. KSCS will have skilled individuals who can assist anyone who may become upset emotionally.
The event is free and open to everyone 16 year of age and over. There will be two (2) shows, Friday and Saturday August 26 & 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall Kahnawake. Doors open at 5:00PM show time 6:00PM sharp for both evenings.
Reigniting the Flame
Our culture is filled with amazing stories of acts of courage, heroism, villainy, and cosmic events that shape our very being. Our culture is also filled with guidance, power and knowledge for all of creation…but sometimes, we still have questions. So let’s answer those questions so we can reignite the flame within us!
What’s going on: A five day cultural workshop on the Creation Story, midwinter ceremonies, the four sacred ceremonies, the clan system, and Kaianere'ko: wa (Great Law)
Awesome daily lunches will be provided as well as incentives.
Space is limited to 20 participants. For more information or to register please call coordinator Merrick Diabo or Leo Parent at 450-638-0408
Reigniting the Flame
Our culture is filled with amazing stories of acts of courage, heroism, villainy, and cosmic events that shape our very being. Our culture is also filled with guidance, power and knowledge for all of creation…but sometimes, we still have questions. So let’s answer those questions so we can reignite the flame within us!
What’s going on: A five day cultural workshop on the Creation Story, midwinter ceremonies, the four sacred ceremonies, the clan system, and Kaianere'ko: wa (Great Law)
Awesome daily lunches will be provided as well as incentives.
Space is limited to 20 participants. For more information or to register please call coordinator Merrick Diabo or Leo Parent at 450-638-0408