Niawen

The Three Sisters Program sends a big nia:wen ko:wa to everyone who helped and participated in the Sisters in Spirit event held Friday, October 4. The event was put on with the Intensive Preventive Program and ACT NOW. Nia:wen to all of our speakers: Kanni Francis - Program Manager of Three Sisters, Konwahahawi Herne – Community Education with ACT NOW, Chief Beverly Cook for doing the opening as well as presenting, Konwanahktotani Elvera Sargent – Interim Director of the Akwesasne Freedom School for closing the event, and to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department for being on hand in case of an emergency. To the Akwesasne Attack Lacrosse team, nia:wen for helping with traffic control and keeping everyone safe. Nia:wen to the Akwesasne Cheerleaders for lifting our spirits at the end of the event. Lastly, we greatly appreciate Bethe Lazore and family for the use of their building and parking lot.