Good Mind Design

05/09/2026

05/04/2026

Join us for Log Pounding Thursdays this May!

In partnership with the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and the Akwesasne Cultural Center, the SRMT Environment Division's Land Resources Program invites you to our community log pounding events, happening every Thursday in May (7th, 14th, 21st & 28th) from 9AM to 4PM at the Akwesasne Cultural Center.

Watch, learn, or jump in as we turn black ash logs into splints for basketmaking, a tradition rooted in culture and community. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Looking to purchase basket-grade black ash logs? They're available through ATFE. Contact Craig Arquette at 518-358-5937 for details.

Plus, explore info booths and connect with others keeping these traditions alive. See you there!

04/02/2026

03/30/2026

UPDATE: The Keepers of the Fire workshop is now full. Additional registrations will be added to a waitlist and contacted if a spot becomes available. Nia:wen to everyone who registered!

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KEEPERS OF THE FIRE
Join the Akwesasne Child & Family Services Traditional Support Team for a meaningful weekend of connection, culture, and creation.

This gathering brings together male youth (12+) and adult male role models to learn, share, and grow through traditional teachings, mentorship, and pack basket making. It is an opportunity to spend time together, build skills, and strengthen bonds across generations.

Each pair will create one pack basket.
Date: April 11 & 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Akwesasne Housing Authority
Lunch will be provided.

Space is limited. To register please contact [email protected].

03/05/2026

Survival Skills class that I am facilitating.

LEARNING FROM THE LAND: SURVIVAL SKILLS CAMP
The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program (AFWP) is inviting community members to take part in a two-day survival skills workshop led by Angello Johnson of Good Mind Design. 🏕️

Participants will learn practical land-based skills that can help in emergency situations and changing environmental conditions. Topics include firemaking and fire safety, shelter-building, basic navigation and land awareness, identifying edible and medicinal plants, and water sourcing and purification.

This workshop offers a chance to build confidence in survival techniques while strengthening your connection to the land through guided, hands-on learning.

🗓️ March 28–29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 107 Tarbell Road, Akwesasne, NY
Lunch and all survival/bushcraft tools and supplies will be provided.

Spots are limited and participants will be selected by random draw. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register online:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=85RvBC3B502aJXF-YxSfZP-c-WBX7FdCkfjqwMs5u3lUQUpZNlo2ODMwVVlTMk1CTDFMOFpRTEc1Ty4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

Registration closes March 18, 2026. Participants will be selected by random draw and contacted on March 20, 2026.

For more information, contact [email protected].

02/13/2026

Nia:wen / Thank you to everyone who participated in our Kindness Giveaway and helped spread kindness throughout our community.

Because people nominated multiple individuals — and because simply nominating someone is an act of kindness — everyone who submitted a nomination was also entered into the draw. In total, there were over 800 entries.

Despite some technical difficulties preventing us from going live, winners were selected using a random wheel draw.

Winner: Reen Cook

We were so inspired by the kindness shared that we decided to draw two additional winners:

-Laura Thompson
-Guzzy Lazore

We truly appreciate everyone who participated. Akwesasne is an amazing community, and we are proud to see so much kindness shared.

Please keep spreading positivity and kindness whenever you can.

02/13/2026

She:kon,

We are going to draw the basket today (February 13th) this evening. Sorry for the delay!

Send a message to learn more

02/12/2026

TODAY is the last day for entries!

KINDNESS GIVEAWAY
We love this community and the kindness that lives here. For those reasons, we want to spread a little more goodness.
Share a good deed you’ve done (or something kind someone has done for you) in the comments to enter our Kindness Giveaway. The more good deeds you share, the more entries you receive. Let’s fill this thread with positivity and remind each other how much kindness exists around us.
Giveaway details:
• Share your good deed or your friend’s good deed in the comments (share the post too if you want, but just commenting will get you entered)
• More kindness = more entries
• Win a handmade basket from Good Mind Design filled with local goodies
• Winner drawn February 12 at 7 p.m., selected at random
• Winner must pick up in Akwesasne within 7 days or a new winner will be selected
• Open to everyone

KINDNESS GIVEAWAY
We love this community and the kindness that lives here. For those reasons, we want to spread a little more goodness.

Share a good deed you’ve done (or something kind someone has done for you) in the comments to enter our Kindness Giveaway. The more good deeds you share, the more entries you receive. Let’s fill this thread with positivity and remind each other how much kindness exists around us.

Giveaway details:
• Share your good deed or your friend’s good deed in the comments (share the post too if you want, but just commenting will get you entered)
• More kindness = more entries
• Win a handmade basket from Good Mind Design filled with local goodies
• Winner drawn February 12 at 7 p.m., selected at random
• Winner must pick up in Akwesasne within 7 days or a new winner will be selected
• Open to everyone

02/05/2026

Check out this great class that I had the privilege of instructing. Nia:wen to the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program for making it possible.

02/02/2026

Check out this giveaway from our friends at Thrifting The Night Away 🫶

Hatskwi, happy Saturday sewakwekon!!!
So yesterday our amazing friends at Good Mind Design in Akwesasne started a Kindness Giveaway, and we are so inspired we want to keep the kindness going!!! Please read and enjoy!!!

KINDNESS GIVEAWAY
We love our community(ies) and the kindness that lives here. We have made it through the darkest part of our seasons, and now more than ever a little kindness goes a long way and we need your help to spread it!

Share a good deed you’ve done (or something kind someone has done for you), (or nominate someone for their good deeds) in the comments to enter our Kindness Giveaway. The more good deeds you share, the more entries you receive. Let’s fill this thread with positivity and remind each other how much kindness exists around us.

Giveaway details:
• Share your good deed or your friend’s good deed in the comments on the original post (share the post too if you want, but just commenting will get you entered)
• More kindness = more entries
• Win 3 pairs of traditional snowshoes (2 adult/1 child sizes) & $50 Kahnawake Bucks
• Winner drawn February 13 at 7 p.m., selected at random
• Winner must pick up within 7 days or a new winner will be selected
• Open to All

Have fun and enjoy!! Niawenkowa for spreading more kindness. 💜💜💜
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