Tribal Council Donates $2 million to Freedom School

Students and staff from Akwesasne Freedom School (AFS) joined Tribal Council to celebrate Tribal Council's contribution of $2 million from the Community Development Fund for the project to build a new Akwesasne Freedom School building, which was authorized in TCR 2022-07. Onerahtohkó:wa/May 19, 2023 saw the presentation take place at the school's new location, 60 Freedom Way off State Route 37 in East Akwesasne.

"It is truly an honor to help in creating a safe and efficient learning environment for our most precious gifts – our children," stated Tribal Chief Michael Conners.

"The Akwesasne Freedom School has been a priority of the Council's, and it was chosen as a recipient of Community Development funding following feedback after a community callout from Tribal members to help identify much needed community projects," said Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance.

"I:kehre akwe:kon tekwanonhwera:ton tsi ni:kon tesewa'tkawenh ne ase'stsi ionkwatenonhson:ni, expressing my sincere gratitude for your generous donation towards our new school building project that will ensure a safe and environmentally friendly space for our precious children now and for the future!" said Akwesasne Freedom School Principal Elvera Sargent.

Previous presentations on the new AFS building project can be found on the Tribal Members Portal by visiting http://www.srmt-nsn.gov. To learn more about the capital project, please visit the AFS website at http://www.foafs.org.

Photo Courtesy of Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe