Red Ribbon Week is a national celebration to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, and the benefits of a drug free lifestyle. It is the largest anti-drug awareness event in the United States.

This year the Alcoholism Chemical Dependency Prevention Program and the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment would like to introduce the Akwesasne Red Ribbon Family Challenge. This event will include fun and exciting activities throughout the week of October 25th-29th. There will also be theme days for each night. Here is a list of our events for the week and the theme for that day:

Monday, October 25th

Family Fun Run/Walk

Tewathahita-Walking Trail (behind Seniors)

Wear Red Day–symbolize the beginning of Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday, October 26th

Workshops

St. Regis Mohawk School

Pajama Day-Follow Your Dreams, Don’t Do Drugs

Wednesday, October 27th Obstacle Course

St. Regis Mohawk School

Jersey Day-Stay In The Game, Be Drug Free

Thursday, October 28th- Puppet Show and Craft

Seniors Center

Crazy Hat Day-Put A Cap On Drugs

Pre-register your team for a chance to win our Grand Prize. Registration will be on October 20th and 21st from 12:00-5:00 at the Akwesasne Business Center, room 102 and 104. We will be taking the first 20 teams to register. A team must consist of at least 4 people and no more then 5. Each team must also have at least 1 adult. All teams are invited to each of our activities being held. At each event you will receive tickets to enter for a chance to win our Grand Prize. The more activities your family attends/completes the more tickets you will earn. You will also receive bonus tickets for dressing in the theme for each day. Finally, our Grand Prize will be a $500 gift card for Wal-Mart and a $500 gift card to BJ’s. To be drawn on the evening of October 28th. All team members must be present to win. Compliments of ICWA.