Kahnawake Collective Impact

06/01/2026

Imagine trying to paddle a giant canoe all by yourself. It’s pretty tough, right? You might just spin around in circles.

But what happens when you and everyone you know jumps in, grab paddles, and finds the same rhythm? You fly across the water! ⚡

That is what we call Collective Impact.

It’s a fancy way of saying “Teamwork magic”. Instead of one school, one organization, or one neighbor trying to fix a big problem alone, we all jump into the same canoe. We agree on where we are going and then we start paddling together. Because when we work as one team, we can truly go anywhere we want.

True change doesn't happen when we are working in silos. It happens when every single one of us connects the dots together! 🤝✨

05/27/2026

Happening now!

So many amazing supports, services, and opportunities being offered through Assisted Living Services! 💙

Community members are welcome to attend the Assisted Living Services Open House on Wednesday, May 27th from 4-7 PM. You'll have the opportunity to meet our team, explore our building, and learn more about upcoming activities planned.

While you're there, don't forget to enter for a chance to win a family movie night package! Attending both the May 14th ALS Tota Ma's pop‑up and the open house means you'll receive two entries and double your chances of winning.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pollinator Workshop🐝🌼

It was so wonderful seeing community members come together to learn about the importance of pollinators and gardening practices that help them thrive. Your participation, questions, and enthusiasm made the workshop such a meaningful and enjoyable experience!

A very special thank you to our presenter Journey-Skye Diabo for sharing your knowledge, time, and passion with us. Your guidance and insight helped us all to create more pollinator friendly spaces in our community!

05/07/2026

Moving together from the heart 💜

What happens when we create a space where everyone is seen, every voice is heard, and every heart is open? Real progress begins.

This week (May 5–6), we came together for two powerful days of learning and connection.

We didn't just talk about frameworks and "systems change". We talked about our people, our shared future, and the mindset shifts needed to truly move the needle.

In these sessions, we reminded ourselves of a vital truth: to truly change the system, we must first look inward. It means having the courage to:

- Enter spaces as equals, knowing that our greatest strength is found when we listen as much as we lead.
- Listen with an open spirit, creating a safe space where the true needs of our neighbors can finally be heard.
- Reach out in partnership today, choosing to offer a hand of support rather than looking back at what stayed still.

From exploring the fundamentals of Collective Impact to mapping out the ecosystems that support our families, the energy in the room was a testament to the strength of Kahnawà:ke.

When we stop working in silos and start acting as one collective, we don't just solve problems. We can actually change the systems that create them.

Nia:wen to every representative who stepped away from their busy desks to contribute their wisdom, their challenges, and their vision. You showed up with an open mind, and because of that, we leave these sessions with more than just tools. We leave with a shared path forward.

05/04/2026

Looking for a flexible part time position? KCI's new job posting.

05/04/2026

Kahnawà:ke, let’s see what your week looks like! 🌟

Check out these highlights:

Tuesday: Red Dress Day 🌹 Honoring MMIWG2S+ with awareness and solidarity.
Wednesday: Info & Art! 🎨 Catch the MCK Electronic Gaming Community Kiosk and get creative at Wellness Thru Art Paint Nite.
Friday: Nature & Nurture 🌳 Treat yourself at KYC’s Mom’s Day Out and grab a sapling at the KEPO Tree Giveaway.
Saturday: Let’s Talk Tourism! 🗺️ Join the conversation at the Hunter’s game
Sunday: Ka'nisténhsera Akawenhnísera 💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all our incredible nurturers in our community.

Swipe through the posters for all the details! 📸

💡 Reminder: Got an event? It’s never too late to add it to the Community Calendar!

05/01/2026

🌱 Collective Impact in Action: A fresh start for Food Sovereignty & Security @ KCI

We just held our first ad hoc Food Sovereignty & Security action team meeting since our restructuring, and it was incredible.

This was Collective Impact happening right before our eyes. We had a room full of different perspectives, unique lived experiences, and distinct personalities and that is exactly where the magic happens.

It was proof that we don’t have to be the same to want the same for our community. 🌽✨

It’s simple: different people, different strengths, one shared goal. When we sync up like this, we become an unstoppable force for our community!

What’s next❓

We’re already counting down the days until our next meeting in May.

Stay tuned here for more updates as we work, together, for the health and future of Kahnawà:ke.

04/28/2026

🌱 Not sure what to plant? This is your sign.

If you start the right seeds at the right time, your entire growing season gets easier (and way more productive).

Here’s some tips on what gardeners are doing right now👇

04/27/2026

Last Thursday and Friday, our new Language & Culture Facilitator, Iakorihwató:ken, proudly represented Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact at the Tsitewatá:ti: Let Us Speak Again Language Symposium hosted at McGill University.

One of the most powerful moments came during Friday afternoon’s panel, where fluent Mohawk speakers led an entire discussion in Onkwehonwehnéha.

Even more exciting? The panel featured a mix of L1 (first language) and L2 (second language) speakers, with a live English translation projected behind them. This is something that, to their knowledge, had never been done before.

She also connected with translator Otsi:tsia Sunday from Akwesasne, highlighting the importance of collaboration in language revitalization.

Our language is living and growing 💜