Akwesasne Travel wants to educate visitors about Mohawk culture
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is highlighting local entrepreneurs through its cultural tours to show off the community on its own terms.
Source: northcountrypublicradio.org
Chessie Thomas News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana
Stay updated with breaking news from Chessie Thomas. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Top News In Chessie Thomas Today - Breaking & Trending Today
Community initiative in Akwesasne aims to help formerly incarcerated people transition to life outside jail
Friday, May 14, 2021 - 6:15 am AKWESASNE — The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation and The Welcome Home Project launched a new community initiative to support the transition of returning community members from incarceration by providing resources like safe housing and peer support. The partnership will help individuals released from incarceration have access to affordable, single-person living units, along with community support, resources and encouragement to acclimate their way back to their families and society. “The Welcome Home Project believes in the power of tra...
Source: northcountrynow.com
Akwesasne lacrosse stick donation is 'something that heals'
Mar 03, 2021 — A charitable foundation in Akwesasne is donating 700 lacrosse sticks to help train the next generation of Iroquois athletes and reinforce the importance of lacrosse in Iroquois, or Haudenosaunee, culture. The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation donated 700 lacrosse sticks to support the Iroquois Nationals Development Program for Haudenosaunee youth. (From left): Iroquois Nationals U21 Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Mark Burnam, Strong Roots Board Member Chessie Thomas, Strong Roots Board Vice President Dianna Tarbell, Treasurer, and Iroquois Nationals Chief of Officials, Compliance...
Source: northcountrypublicradio.org