You Are My Sunshine Essentials

You Are My Sunshine Essentials This is a small-batch family wellness scratch kitchen, designed specifically with women, babies & children in mind.

But we feed aunties, uncles, totas and everyone in between too. With locally grown and sourced ingredients and always made with love 💛☀️

08/21/2026

We set our dates for our 3rd annual Medicine Gathering Symposium October 10 & 11 at Tsionkwanatiio. This year it will be at our community garden!. The symposium is held to bring together anyone who wants to learn about healing, wellness and herbal medicines and remedies. Please keep an eye out for the event page and click that "going" option if you decide to attend!. This is a public event, that means everyone is welcome. For now, there is no need to register as we only wanted to post the dates so that you can plan accordingly.

As always, we will have a light breakfast and a hearty lunch available as well as herbal teas throughout the day and a social on Saturday evening.

If there people interested from other nations/tribes, we do have a travel stipend available and limited lodging! please reach out to [email protected] for inquiries

08/11/2026

🚶‍♀️💜 Breastfeeding Awareness Walk 💜🚶‍♂️

Join us at the Tewathahita Walking Trail on Wednesday, August 12 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM as we celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month!

Together, we'll raise awareness, support breastfeeding families, and promote healthy beginnings for our community.

✅ Everyone is welcome!
✅ Family-friendly event!

We hope to see you there!

08/05/2026
08/01/2026

Some ideas for toy free gifts to pass along to family members:

- Membership to a zoo, children’s museum, aquarium, etc
- Indoor play place passes (especially during the summer!)
- Mini golf or bowling gift cards
- Movie tickets
- Tickets to local experiences like farms, train rides, etc
- Magazine subscription (kid friendly ofc)
- Swim, music, dance lessons
- CLOTHES, shoes, socks!!
- Cash for parents to add to a college or vacation fund

… really ANYTHING that can create memories & experiences without the clutter! Memories last forever, the third Buzz Lightyear toy my toddler has gotten this year will be in the bargain bins by next month 😅

07/29/2026

Program Spotlight
Healthy Families North Country Lactation Support Group.

07/23/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to Well-Woman Care, we are now going to be offering regular sessions for the Closing The Bones Ceremony. Available times will be posted the week prior. The process includes approx. 1-1.5 hours for a full body massage that helps re-align the bones and muscles and ends with a debriefing over a cup of tea. This experience typically includes warmth, gentle bodywork, abdominal (womb) massage when appropriate, herbal support, and wrapping of the body with special woven cloths to create a sense of grounding, support, and closure.

Many people choose Closing the Bones to:
• Support physical recovery after pregnancy and birth.
• Honor the emotional and spiritual transition into a new season of life (ie. after miscarriage, surgery, menopause).
• Take intentional time for healing and self-care of the body.

Who can receive Closing the Bones?
Closing the Bones isn’t just for the immediate postpartum period. It can be beneficial for:
• Anyone after pregnancy or birth (whether weeks, months, or even years later)
• Those healing after miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion
• People moving through menopause or other significant life transitions
• Anyone seeking a restorative, nurturing experience

Requirements:
-Must be Onkwehon:we and be at least 6 weeks postpartum and not menstruating at the time.
- If cesarean performed, must not have fever or infection and incision must be fully healed.
Participants will need to be able to lie flat on back for a time and preferably not be claustrophobic.
-Completion of Intake Form (one will be emailed to you after booking an appointment)

*Please inform of any allergies or sensitivities upon booking (massage oil / essential oil diffuser), etc.

*this is a Free service for Akwesasro:non; to***co offer is gratefully accepted*

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516 River Road
Hogansburg, NY
13655

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