Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness

Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness is a non-profit organization that provides fitness programming to the Community of Akwesasne.

Founded in May 2015, Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness has been a long time in the making. In 2012, Elisha King and Steevi King had the idea to create a fitness program that focused on youth in the community of Akwesasne. Their dream had many aspects- get youth more active while making fitness fun and help young athletes reach the next level of their training, all while incorporating culture, nutrition, leadership and wellness. The philosophy of the program is that healthy bodies lead to healthy minds- ultimately leading to a stronger, more vibrant community. Steevi and Elisha gathered support from various community members who share their passion for community, culture and fitness and these individuals formed the Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness Board of Directors. Board Members:
Tracie Cook- President
Lorrie Caldwell- Secretary/Treasurer
Jeremiah Point- Member

Staff:
Tristan Thomas- Executive Director
Steevi King- Director of Fitness Programming
Annie Cree- Director of Outdoor Programming
Jackie Jeffery- Fitness Coordinator

Youth Fitness programming includes but is not limited to: Personal Training Group Fitness Classes Team Training Nutrition Workshops Leadership Workshops Cultural Workshops & Teachings

We are partnering with the SRMT Indigenous Wellness program to bring you FALL HIKING THERAPY October 18th9 a.m. Speedway...
10/08/2026

We are partnering with the SRMT Indigenous Wellness program to bring you

FALL HIKING THERAPY
October 18th
9 a.m. Speedway

Join us for this easy 3 mile hike to clear your mind and relax in nature!

Transportation available
Lunch provided

Goodie bags loaded with mindfulness intention cards, nature journaling notebooks and more.

For more information or to register contact Annie Cree at [email protected]

Halloween Hike #5Our monthly Tracking the Sun Sunrise Hike with Land-based Healing Program!! Lets add a halloween theme...
10/03/2026

Halloween Hike #5
Our monthly Tracking the Sun Sunrise Hike with Land-based Healing Program!!
Lets add a halloween theme! Bring your cloak or hat and pose for some cool woodsy dawn photos!! Or pack your picnic blanket and wear your halloween jammie pant, or just drag yourself out of bed for our monthly Sunrise Hike!!

RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAIN
October 24
4 A.M. Speedway

Transportation available
Snacks provided
Pack your own water

To register contact Annie Cree at [email protected]

Halloween Hikes #4SCARY STORIES told by ARIHHONNI DAVID Join us for a night of stories that will chill you to the bone....
10/02/2026

Halloween Hikes #4
SCARY STORIES told by ARIHHONNI DAVID

Join us for a night of stories that will chill you to the bone. Stories adapted by Arihhonni

Kahrhak'a:ion Nature Trail
October 23rd
5 P.M.

Stories will be told on the benches by the pond around a fire pit. Flashlights will be provided

Ages 14+
Hot Chocolate & Smores

No drop offs
To register use link below ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_Uxipi8Hm4aKZJGHfiKMXMdxNBP3fhpizTSs5HodMj4v71w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

For more information email Annie Cree at [email protected]

Halloween Hike #3Lantern Book WalkGet your costume on, grab your flashlight, lantern or headlamp and come on out! We ex...
10/01/2026

Halloween Hike #3
Lantern Book Walk
Get your costume on, grab your flashlight, lantern or headlamp and come on out!

We exciting program collaboration with SRMT Indigenous Wellness, Akwesasne Child and Family Services and the AMS Wilderness Club we are adding some scary book walk fun to the mix!

Join us for a night of family bonding, reading and getting your steps in

October 22nd
5:00 P.M to 6:30 P.M
AMS Walking Trail

Hot Chocolate & Snacks Available
No Registration required
No Drop offs

10/01/2026

Following on the success of our adult competitors at Konti'shatste and Strongman competitions this past summer, we are excited to offer a program just for tween/teen girls!!!

This program is designed to introduce a youth contingent to strongman style competition, but that doesn't mean that participants in class have to go on to compete! Taking part in this class will help these young women understand their potential for strength, and teach them the safe techniques to build on.

Program Details:
Location - Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness 7-167 International Road
Date/time - Wednesdays at 4pm, beginning Oct 7 until Nov 25 (excluding Nov 11)
For - Girls age 12-15

Please complete the attached from to sign up. If we have more than 12 forms, we'll draw by lottery and notify those whose names come up.

https://forms.gle/Ucvpo7JETPSsRgov6

If you have any questions, please email Jackie at [email protected]

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Halloween Hike #2HOBBIT HIKE!!Grab your little forest explorers for an afternoon in the woods in...
09/30/2026

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Halloween Hike #2
HOBBIT HIKE!!

Grab your little forest explorers for an afternoon in the woods investigating plant life, mushrooms and trees!!

OCTOBER 17
10 A.M. SPEEDWAY
St Regis Falls

We will will be joined by Jessica Shenandoah for a hardy stew on the fire just in time for lunch!

Each participant will receive a hand made cloak, foraging basket and magnifying glass to explore and collect!

Dilly dallying is required!

Limited space!
Transportation available!

Registration is Full at this time

For more information email Annie Cree at [email protected]

Fall Family Camping!! ⛺️With help from Sharla Burns of Akwesasne Child and Family Services we were able to accommodate 8...
09/30/2026

Fall Family Camping!! ⛺️
With help from Sharla Burns of Akwesasne Child and Family Services we were able to accommodate 8 families for camping this year!! Fall camping can be chilly but with the right gear it can also be one of the most beautiful times of the year to be out camping. Bright reds, oranges and Yellows everywhere!

We laughed, 🤣 ate dinner somewhat by candle light 🔥 watched sunsets, 🌅 explored camp, 🍂 painted by the water 🎨 and watched the full moon rise.🌑

It was a relaxing time and the campfire stories and legends hit the spot!

Until next camp 🤗
Hope you all get a chance to checkout the foliage! 🍂🍁

First Halloween Hike!!Witch Walk is Back.....!! 🧙🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️Grab your cloaks & Hats!! This year we are joined with an all-s...
09/29/2026

First Halloween Hike!!

Witch Walk is Back.....!! 🧙🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️
Grab your cloaks & Hats!!

This year we are joined with an all-star program line up like Akwesasne Child & Family Services, SRMT Indigenous Wellness and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health to bring a newly expanded Walk full of fun stops along the way!

Friday October 16th
Kahrhak'a:ion Nature Trail
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

● Smores by the pond
● Witches Lab
● Photobooth
● Witches Brew Booth
● Snacks & Spells!
● and more!

No registration required
No Drop offs
Open to all ages!
Trail will be lantern lit for safety!!

For more information email Annie Cree at [email protected]

Monday we floated on the water for a reflect and release meditation to prepare for the changing of the season with Arisa...
09/23/2026

Monday we floated on the water for a reflect and release meditation to prepare for the changing of the season with Arisawe Lazore. I was a motivating start to our week and let go of what needs to be let go like the leaves.

Tuesday we set out for a sunset hike with SRMT ACDP Program to reflect and bring awareness to Su***de Prevention Month.

Pinnacle in St Regis Falls is a great short hike for a beautiful Sunset. It is not yet peak but still a perfect fall hike for young ones and beginners.

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167 International Road
Ontario, CA
K6H0G5

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