Program Areas
TNWA hosts flexible, community-led program areas focused on culture, sharing, and mutual support in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
Cultural Workshops
Revitalizing Mohawk traditions through active, hands-on learning. We host craft circles, beading sessions, leather sewing workshops, and beginner Mohawk language (Kanyen'kéha) conversational gatherings.
- ✦ Beading & craft circles
- ✦ Language learning support
- ✦ Seasonal cultural gatherings
Inquire: tyendinaganativewomen@gmail.com
Food & Fundraising
Focusing on traditional food prep, preservation, and fundraising events. We host bake sales, soup fundraisers, and seasonal food preparation teachings to support community mutual aid.
- ✦ Food preparation teachings
- ✦ Local fundraising sales
- ✦ Sharing harvesting skills
Inquire: tyendinaganativewomen@gmail.com
Youth & Student Support
Encouraging local students and youth to learn new skills and connect. We coordinate annual graduation awards for local elementary and secondary graduates and host youth learning circles when available.
- ✦ Graduation encouragement awards
- ✦ Positive youth activity spaces
- ✦ Skill-sharing opportunities
Inquire: tyendinaganativewomen@gmail.com
Elder & Family Care
Honoring and caring for our grandmothers and Elders. We host elder sharing circles, organize visits, and help coordinate comfort catering or support for local families during times of bereavement.
- ✦ Elder-led knowledge circles
- ✦ Bereavement catering support
- ✦ Sharing intergenerational space
Inquire: tyendinaganativewomen@gmail.com
Community Awareness
Participating in local awareness events and solidarity walks. We help coordinate and walk in the annual Every Child Matters walk, orange shirt day walks, and support family safety awareness events.
- ✦ Every Child Matters walks
- ✦ Awareness and memory gatherings
- ✦ Supporting safety messages
Inquire: tyendinaganativewomen@gmail.com
Partnerships & Referrals
TNWA is a volunteer group. We cooperate with local administration, service providers, and regional networks to help connect Mohawk women and families with health, safety, and shelter resources.
- ✦ Referrals to local emergency resources
- ✦ Cooperation with community organizations
- ✦ Safe, respectful peer support
Notice: TNWA may help connect community members with local support resources where appropriate.
Accessing Our Programming
Eligibility
Most of our cultural circles, craft workshops, and support resources are community-led and designed to support Mohawk women, girls, and families residing within the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and local area.
Select seasonal community gatherings and fundraisers are open to the broader public. Please refer to individual event postings on our Facebook page for specific details.
Getting Started
- 1 Check our Facebook page or view the Events page for upcoming sessions.
- 2 Reach out via email to ask questions or confirm attendance for limited-space workshops.
- 3 Come out to share, learn, and connect with other community members!
Note: Because our programs rely on volunteers, schedules and listings are subject to timing, funding, and volunteer capacity.