A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Bank of Montreal representatives and students recipients – (L-R): Gina Jones-Thompson, Stephen Fay, Frances Mannarino, Ernie Schroeder, Shaylan Jacco, Laryssa Cole, Julia Benedict, Joe Sunday and Skeniehtiiostha Montour
Students receiving bursary from Enbridge Gas Co. – (L-R): Stephanie Delormier, Chief Abram Benedict, Kylee Mitchell-Gibson, Willem Thompson, Thomas Debo Jr., Peter Valiquet and Dakota Thompson
The Akwesasne Powwow Committee recognized Shaylan Jacco for her outstanding essay – (L-R): Romaine Mitchell, Shaylan Jacco, Chief Larry King, and Sandra Rourke
Laryssa Cole
Joe Sunday
Kylee Mitchell Gibson
Students, proud parents and sponsors gathered at St. Regis Recreation in Kana:takon on Tuesday to distribute bursary awards to deserving students who are furthering their education at various post-secondary institutions.
Kawehno:ke District Chief Abram Benedict welcomed students, parents and sponsors. Chief Benedict recognized the high school students for their hard work and encouraged them to come back and help build our community. Also in attendance were Kana:takon District Chief Larry King, Kawehno:ke District Chief Wesley Benedict, Kana:takon District Chief Julie Phillips-Jacobs, and Kawehno:ke District Chief Brian David.
Sheree Bonaparte, Executive Director of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne congratulated students and parents for their hard work and achievements to date. Bonaparte thanked sponsors Bank of Montreal and Enbridge. She also spoke on the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education’s commitment to students.
Stephen Fay from the Bank of Montreal spoke on National Aboriginal Banking and giving back to the community. Stephen and Gina Jones-Thompson presented students with awards during the ceremony.
Enbridge representative Peter Valiquet spoke on the importance of education in careers before presenting awards.
Recipient of the Akwesasne Powwow Committee had to write an essay for the bursary. Chief Larry King spoke about the challenges in education and the importance of the Akwesasne Powwow, acknowledging the sponsors. Romaine Mitchell spoke on being away at school and the importance of sharing who you are and your culture.
Recipients of the 2011 Bursaries are:
Julia Benedict, daughter of Lloyd and Donna Benedict – Attending the University of Ottawa for Bio Medical Sciences
Laryssa Cole, daughter of Carol Leroux and Damon Oakes
Shaylan Jacco, daughter of Corleen and Allan Jacco – Attending the University of Ottawa for Social Sciences
Skeniehtiiostha Montour, daughter of Barry and Barbara Montour - Attending Wilfrid Laurier University for Communication Studies
Joe Sunday, son of Felicia “Fez” and Bob Sunday – Attending the University of Ottawa for Social Sciences
Willem Thompson, son of Theresa and Stewart Thompson – Attending Algonquin College for Electrical Engineer Technician
Thomas Debo Jr., son of Rhonda Tarbell and Thomas Debo – Attending Algonquin College for General Arts & Science
Stephanie Delormier, daughter of Craig and Tammy Delormier – Attending St. Lawrence College for Practical Nurse
Kylee Mitchell-Gibson, daughter of Tammy Mitchell and Erwin Gibson – Attending St. Lawrence College in Fabrication and Welding program
Dakota Thompson, daughter of Phillip Adams and Gina Thompson – Attending St. Lawrence College for Business Administration
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