OMC - Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective

OMC - Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective Nurturing the Cycles of Life-providing Indigenous midwifery primary care services to Akwesasró:non

🍓There’s something about strawberries… Their heart-like shape has always been tied to love, fertility, and the womb.They...
04/19/2026

🍓There’s something about strawberries… Their heart-like shape has always been tied to love, fertility, and the womb.

They are so unique- a strawberry’s seeds sit on the outside, each one technically its own tiny fruit. 🍓

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04/18/2026

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Did you ever want to try backpacking? Hike out to a primitive site and set up camp? We have just the program for you! Join us as we team up with the Akwesasne Child & Family Services and Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective

Tuesdays & Thursdays
May 5th to June 11th
Noon
Location TBA
Light lunches/snacks available

We are starting Tuesday May 5th for a 6 week program to help our bodies prepare for a beginner level backpacking trip.

If you are not planning on backpacking over night at the end that is not a problem. Join us for some lunch time track work outs and weighed walks.

If you have any questions email Annie Cree at Acree@iakwashatste.com

To register and full program details use the link below ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd82vypNiuW3hrKTsC8Vj4JOgYuCbz9lFj3RAWINLlS-TEUFA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

If you guessed that these were going to the SRMT Tribal Police's Kids for Fishing Event, you guessed right! We're proud ...
04/17/2026

If you guessed that these were going to the SRMT Tribal Police's Kids for Fishing Event, you guessed right! We're proud to be one of the sponsors again this year :)

Dearest Barb- We are so grateful for the care and dedication you gave to the families in our community. It was always a ...
04/16/2026

Dearest Barb-

We are so grateful for the care and dedication you gave to the families in our community. It was always a pleasure when our paths crossed as midwives.

While you will be deeply missed by many, we’re also so happy for you as you step into new ventures and this next chapter.

Wishing you so much happiness in your retirement ahead. We couldn’t be happier for you. 💛

Hatskwiiiiii! Well, they have been claimed.Awesome to see them go to other programs!
04/16/2026

Hatskwiiiiii! Well, they have been claimed.Awesome to see them go to other programs!

Make sure you register early and don’t miss out!We’re always so excited to collaborate with these folks! 🤍
04/15/2026

Make sure you register early and don’t miss out!
We’re always so excited to collaborate with these folks! 🤍

Here we go! Announcing the 2026 Konti’shátste’ Strong Women competition, in honour of Women’s Health Month! We have collaborated with CrossFit Cornwall, with support from Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario and the OMC - Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective to bring you this fun, challenging, community building event, just for women!

On Saturday, May 30th, we’ll gather at the A’nowara’ko:wa arena, on Cornwall Island, to compete in 5 different challenges that test strength, endurance and toughness! More than competing, we want everyone to have fun! Each challenge will earn you points for a combined mark. In addition to gathering points from the challenge, you’ll have a chance to earn more points from spectators! Each spectator will have a ballot that they can award to their favourite competitor after they compete! So bring your friends and family!!!

There will be 5 divisions, including a youth category (age 12-15), three adult categories based on weight (age 16-59), and an Elder category for women aged 60+!!!

We will have first, second and third place prizes in each division, as well as a door prize for one of the lucky spectators!

At the event, we’ll have an indoor, family centred rest station in the turtle room, 3TK will be a vendor on site with drinks, and Rustic Saunas and Sweats will be on site to offer sauna recovery sessions!

The event kicks off at 10am on May 30th, with sign-in taking place 30 minutes before each heat. Early bird registration is $10.00 from now until May 11th. Ticket prices go up on the 12th to $20.00 and registration closes on May 20th to allow us to organize the heats.

May 15th, we’ll release videos of each of the strength challenges, to those signed up. Videos will include how points will be awarded and any possible penalties. If you wonder whether you can do this event or not, you probably can! So come out and join us. In the meantime, hit up a group fitness class and practice lifting stuff and carrying it around!

Please sign up early and spread the word!!!

Registration Link : https://forms.gle/XYNrGrxRr1VqbGXz9
Waiver link: https://form.jotform.com/240664999802066
E-transfer address: jjeffery@iakwashatste.com

Key points:
Event Date May 30th
Location A’nowara’ko:wa Arena https://maps.app.goo.gl/QBMjmvchwAMySj1z9?g_st=ic
Early bird deadline May 11- Fee $10
May 12th-20th- Fee $20
Video instructions released May 15th
Reason to go -Support, uplift and continue being a Strong Woman!

OMC took on the career fair 🤍We were so impressed by the team who organized it. Nia:wen for including us.We did our best...
04/15/2026

OMC took on the career fair 🤍
We were so impressed by the team who organized it. Nia:wen for including us.

We did our best to share with the younger generation about the important work we do. Many of them had fun guessing the weight of our “newborn” demo…. safe to say both the boys and girls really stepped into the role. We also loved hearing from all the children about all their different career goals in other areas. The future of Akwesasne looks amazing! 🤩

Very rare photo opp… only because some of our midwives couldn’t slip away fast enough 😂

Can you guess what event these big dogs are for?
04/14/2026

Can you guess what event these big dogs are for?

Grateful for everyone who showed up ready to learn together 🤍. We hope you walked away feeling a little more “armed” wit...
04/12/2026

Grateful for everyone who showed up ready to learn together 🤍. We hope you walked away feeling a little more “armed” with practical, life-saving skills and knowledge.

Our CPR instructor and soon-to-be midwife, Cheryl, brings 20 years of paramedic experience, and we’re so lucky to have her on the team.

Niawen to the Akwesasne Library & Cultural Center for generously offering the space for this important learning.

“When you were born at home so this is how you play Barbie’s 😂♥️”Shared with permission from one of our Ista’s. We just ...
04/10/2026

“When you were born at home so this is how you play Barbie’s 😂♥️”

Shared with permission from one of our Ista’s. We just love it! 🥰

04/10/2026

Just got a performance review… on the 5-minute phone call I just had…

Conducted by my teenager… who is apparently collecting and documenting data now 😅. Apparently I said “yeah” 24 times!

I didn’t realize I was being monitored like this.

Anyone else living with one of these?

Send a message to learn more

Address

899 Island Road
Akwesasne, ON
K6H5R7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16139382229

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