The Justice Services Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke invites frontline workers and community members to join Ionkwatahónhsate Victims Services for the Victims of Crime Information Symposium 2025. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Golden Age Club from 8:30am to 4pm. Interested persons may attend the entire symposium, or just the presentations of interest to them.
The symposium will feature several presentations:
- Bullying Prevention – “Bullying Ends Here” presented by Tad Milmine, President and Founder of Bullying Ends Here, from 9:15am – 10:15am
- Anti-Human Trafficking – “You Can’t Handle the Truth” presented by Jo-Anne Van Hooser, Anti-Human Trafficking Liaison with the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program, from 10:30am – 12 noon
- Roles and Responsibilities of Haudenosaunee Men and Women – Lunch and Learn presented by Fran Beauvais and Rakwirenh:tha Diabo, from 12 noon – 1:15pm
- Breaking the cycle: Understanding domestic abuse and its connections to trauma presented by David Martel, Clinical Supervisor Psychological Services with KSCS from 1:15pm – 2pm
- Preventing Financial Abuse presented by Mandie Montour, General Manager of Caisse Populaire Kahnawà:ke, from 2:15pm – 3:30pm.
There will be a traditional opening and closing by Ahonwakerane Stacey.
Registration is optional but encouraged by Wednesday, March 12th, at 4pm for meal purposes. Breakfast and lunch to be provided.
For full details and to reserve your spot, please contact Nikki Kirby, Victims Support Worker, at 450-638-5647, extension 60318, or by email at [email protected]. This symposium is made possible through funding from Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services.
