A Voice from the Eastern Door
By Kaniehtonkie
The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment (ACCE) held their annual Trunk or Treat at the Mohawk International Raceway this past Friday to delight of hundreds! Countless children's favorite characters came to life through the creative genius of staff members from local business, programs and services.
This marks their fifth consecutive year of hosting such a grand Halloween event – all with the vision of creating a healthy community for individuals, families and youth in Akwesasne. The ACCE mission is: "Skatne ionkwa'shatstenhsera:ien-Together we have strength. Bringing our minds and community resources together to empower our community and its members to live healthy drug and alcohol-free lives by modeling a strong positive foundation for our future generations".
With over 1481 community members walking through the Trunk or Treat event visiting over 37 trunks for sweet Halloween treats, healthy treats, water bottles and more, the 2019 Trunk or Treat was another successful ACCE drug and alcohol-free event for the entire family.
Trunks were sponsored by: MCA Wholistic Health and Wellness Program & Iakwashatste Youth Fitness, SRMT A/CDP Prevention Program, SRMT Early Learning Center, SRMT Let's Get Healthy, SRMT Ronthahiiosta:ke Akwesasne Clubhouse, Tribal Gaming Commission, Mohawk Networks/Akwesasne TV, SRMT Executive Director's Office, SRMT Child Support Enforcement Unit, SRMT Family Support, SRMT Tribal Police, Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club, Big Boys, Massena Drug Free Community Coalition, Tarbell Management Group, SRMT Environment Division, Indian Time Newspaper/Northern Landscapes/Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Healthy Families NY, SRMT Social Services Division/ICWA, Akwesasne Child and Family Services, SRMT Three Sisters Program, SRMT Office of Family Advocates, Divalissa, Akwesasne Zero2Six, Mohawk Indian Housing Corp, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, Akwesasne Youth Coalition, Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance, Swamps Performance, Diversity Cornwall, Brass Horse Pizzeria, SRCS High School Band, Trinity Catholic School, CKON, Mental Health, Ista's Little Helpers Daycare and the HAVFD.
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