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Sunday, September 24, 2017 - Kenny Arquette, Stephanie Ransom and Alan (Chico) Arquette are standing below the North Country Heritage Award given to their father Henry Arquette by the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY). Henry was also honored in Washington, D.C. with the National Heritage Award for his basket making skills.

Other traditional arts awards included the Akwesasne Basket Makers, Cecilia Mitchell, Tom Porter, Ray Fadden, Bill Loran, along with the Akwesasne Women Singers and The Mohawk Choir of St. Regis Church.

Under the Cultural Landmarks category the Six Nations Indian Museum in Onchiota, NY and the St. Regis Catholic Church were recognized.

TAUNY is located in downtown Canton, NY has a great gift shop featuring all kinds of local hand made products and they offer a wide range of events. Check it out.

Photo by Deb Cook-Jacobs.

 

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