Lessons From The Land is a thoughtfully developed, land-based program created for Kahnawa’kehro:non youth to strengthen their connection to the land, culture, and community.
Over the course of six weeks, participants will learn alongside one another in a safe and supportive environment, engaging in hands-on, land-based experiences that foster knowledge, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.
Learn more through the link in our bio
Applications open May 1st at 12pm!
KEPO is partnering with @reel_um_in_baitshop for the Bullhead Fishing Derby this Friday, May 15th. We will be giving away a few hundred circle hooks to use during the tournament. Circle hooks improve the chance of survival for fish that are released.
Read on to learn more about circle hooks and how you could enter to win one of three $50 Reel Um In gift cards!
Let’s enjoy an evening of fishing while ensuring the health of our fish populations!
#kahnawakeenvironment #aquaticstewardship
KEPO is partnering with Reel Um In Bait Shop for the Bullhead Fishing Derby this Friday, May 15th. We will be giving away a few hundred circle hooks to use during the tournament. Circle hooks improve the chance of survival for fish that are released.
Watch to learn more about circle hooks and how you could enter to win one of three $50 Reel Um In gift cards!
Let’s enjoy an evening of fishing while ensuring the health of our fish populations!
#kahnawakeenvironment #aquaticstewardship
KEPO is happy to announce that the 2026 Tree Giveaway will be held Friday, May 8th from 10am - 3pm (or while supplies last) at KEPO grounds, located between the Sports Complex and the Peacekeepers Station.
Heads up! This year’s giveaway will not be a drive-through setup. Project info booths will be set up for information and conversation on other KEPO initiatives. Come learn more about what we are doing to protect and preserve our environment. Parking available in front and back of KEPO office.
Available trees:
🌲 Onehtó:ia - Red Pine
🌳 Wáhta - Sugar Maple
🌲 Ohnehta’kó:wa - White Pine
🌳 Tsohtsó:ron - Yellow Birch
🌲 O’só:ra - White Spruce
Don’t forget!
- Bring your own bag/bucket to receive your trees, compost and mulch.
- Approximately 1000 trees will be available to community members with a limit of 5 trees per household.
- Iotenatatkweniens ne Onkwana:takon will also be on site to provide tree compost and mulch.
Trees are provided by the Ministry of Forests, Fauna and Parks and are distributed by the 4-H Clubs of Quebec. For questions, please contact KEPO at 450-635-0600 or [email protected]
.#kahnawakeenvironment #treegiveaway #climatechangeadaptation #KEPOEvent
Lessons From The Land officially has a logo!
The camp logo is designed to capture the spirit of the camp in one image: people living in harmony with the land around them.
Our camp logo was designed and hand drawn by our very own Kahentísa’s Alfred, Environmental Education Liaison and Camp Coordinator for Lessons From The Land. Beyond her work with the camp, she is a traditional beadwork artist who also practices weaving, sewing, and quillwork, skills that will be taught in the camp.
@tall_grass_designs
🌱 We’re Hiring: Junior Environmental Technicians (2 positions)
Join KEPO this summer as a Lessons From The Land Camp Counsellor. Support a land-based youth camp rooted in Kanien’kehá:ka teachings while gaining hands-on experience in environmental fieldwork (wildlife monitoring, water sampling, and more).
- June–August (10–12 weeks)
- Full-time | 37.5 hrs/week
- $656–$684/week + MERCs
📌 Apply by May 8, 2026 (4 PM)
📧 [email protected]
Applicants must be registered with the KSSEP program
More info and application requirements: /jobs
Something exciting is coming…
Our land camp is getting ready to bring youth together for hands-on learning, culture, and connection to the land.
Stay tuned and come back tomorrow for all the details!
Spring Cleanup: Kahnawà:ke Collective Impact Edition 🗑️
Today, our crew rolled up our sleeves and got to work cleaning up near our office. Huge shoutout to @kahnawake.waste.management , @kahnawakeenvironment & @easterndoornewspaper for hooking us up with everything we needed to get started 🙌
Now…let’s talk about what we found:
• Season 1 of Jersey Shore on DVD (a true relic 📀)
• A stack of VHS tapes, even ones from Otiokwa Video. (Shoutout to anyone who remembers the Velcro tags)
• Glassware (from Pyrex to ashtrays)
• And…a dead skunk 💀
Yes, you read that right. And yes, our MVP Kayla handled it like an absolute champion (we’re still recovering just thinking about it).
In just ONE hour, the four of us collected over 8 bags of trash. All from an open lot just steps from our office.
That got us thinking…
What was on that lot before it ended up like this? 🤔
If you know the history, drop it in the comments!
All jokes aside, it’s wild what you can find when you take a closer look at your surroundings.
Let’s keep taking pride in our community and doing our part to keep it clean 💜
If you would like to do your part this Earth Month, consider getting involved in waste monitoring and remediation. 🌎
Organize a cleanup with friends or co-workers, participate in the Eastern Door Annual Spring Cleanup on April 24th, OR use the Cleanup Tracker to share data on areas that you've cleaned or to alert us to illegal dumping sites.
🔗https://linktr.ee/kahnawakeenvironment
The Cleanup Tracker sends data directly to KEPO including waste contents, severity, exact location, pictures and more. Details on dump sites can also be sent to KEPO through email at [email protected] or by calling 450-635-0600.
🚨Alert the Peacekeepers if you see illegal dumping in progress.
#kahnawakeenvironment #EarthMonth
