A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
She:kon and Greetings! Though the sound of the powerful powwow drum fades into the past, we would like to take this time to send our heartfelt gratitude to the community of Akwesasne and to the many individuals and organizations who helped make the 9th Annual Akwesasne International Powwow a huge success.
Niawen:kowa to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs for their support and help in making all of our guests feel welcome here in Akwesasne.
This year’s event drew crowds more of more than 5,000 spectators who witnessed over 250 dancers including adults and tiny tots, 6 drum groups and 7 hand drum groups... all competing for the chance to claim the title of “Champion at the Akwesasne Powwow.”
We would like to send big Niawen:kowa to our Major Corporate sponsors:
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Community Partnership ~ Casino, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, and Mohawk Bingo Palace. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Akwesasne Area Management Board, BMO/Nesbitt Burns, Scotiabank, CKON, OPG, and UCDSB.
Niawen:kowa to our Corporate sponsors:
Indian Time Newspaper, Bears Den, Broken Arrow, Jacobs Tobacco Company, Truck Stop #9, Ronathahon:ni Cultural Centre, BELL, Enbridge, and Government of Quebec.
Niawen:kowa to our dance category sponsors:
The Wolf Clan Hotel, Restaurant and Gas Bar, Lazore’s Construction, Thomas Marina, Kanienkahaka Fuels, Brass Horse, Tree Top Boutique, Notman Motor Sales Ltd., Rez Phones, and Wild Bills.
Veterans: Fyl Tahy, Carl Cook, Jeff Todd, Dwight Bero, Loren Francis, Tommy Francis, Todd Conners, Simon Cole, Arnold Gray, Sally Hamelin, Wally Jacobs.
Phil Terrence – invocation.
Margie Thompson and her crew - for preparing the Saturday traditional meal for our Powwow dancers, drummers and head staff, from which we received GREAT compliments.
EMT’s – for being onsite.
BMO Ladies - going above & beyond.
Theresa Square and the Arena Staff - for letting people use the arena facilities and for their assistance.
Reginald Mitchell - the wood supply for our sacred fire.
Bob Stevenson - loan of his teepee.
Phil Preston of http://www.kahswenthawear.com
Joe Francis - for the loan of his tent for our elders
Scotiabank Ladies – for their time & energy
The Point Family – for their time, energy and use of land for our overflow parking.
Benson’s - loan of their trailer for our security & supply of t-shirts for our youth volunteers.
Bulla & Joe’s Tent Rental - for going above & beyond.
Joe Herne, Chris Cook – for your time & energy.
Lazore’s Construction - for going above & beyond.
Roger Mitchell - for your time & energy.
Dean Doxtator Jr., Greg David Jr., Ryan Hill - for your time, energy, and security shifts.
Leroy David, Dan George – for your time & energy.
Kim & Eddy of Snowplow Records – for providing us with the sweet sounds of the Powwow.
Kathryn Goodwin - 50/50 sales.
Alana Green – photographer.
Karen Bouchard & Amanda Mitchell – tabulators.
Signs First – for going above & beyond.
Carlee King – student winner of the 2009 logo design contest.
Kim Terrance, Terri Day & Jordan Francis – for your time & energy.
Our local high school students who volunteered their time & energy in helping keep our grounds clean, and who were invaluable in assisting anyone who needed assistance.
Please accept our apologies if we have failed to mention anyone for their efforts and/or time. It is not our intention to forget any individual or organization who may have had a hand in making this event a huge community success.
Niawen:kowa from the Akwesasne Powwow Committee:
Chief Larry King, Clarissa Jacobs, Sandra Rourke, Romaine & Bonnie Mitchell
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