BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES: 2025 AKWESASNE STUDENT BURSARY AWARDS
Each year, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne partners with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Enbridge to award bursaries to Akwesasne youth pursuing post-secondary education. Education is a powerful tool for building brighter futures — and these students have shown determination, resilience, and a commitment to their goals. The Akwesasne Student Bursary Awards not only celebrate individual achievement, but also reflect the collective strength of our community, where encouragement, opportunity, and cultural pride help our youth succeed. This year’s ceremony was held on Friday, August 8, at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, where MCA proudly recognized the accomplishments of this year’s recipients, emphasized the importance of honouring our youth’s successes, and encouraged them to draw on the strength and support of the community throughout their journey.
Congratulations to recipients of this year’s BMO Awards:
- Roclan Boots
- Rylee Cole
- Alivia David
- Ethan Jacobs
- Ieionkwenhawi Lazore
- Blake Nutall
- Joey Phillips
- Kaysia Swamp
- Drey Thompson
- Tayla Thompson-Mitchell
Congratulations to recipients of this year’s Enbridge Awards:
- Jaylan Adams
- Travayla Back
- Kyra Benedict-Sylvester
- Chuya Cook
- Louie Diabo
- Lyta Francis-Smerdon
- Wil Lazore
- Molly McDonald
- Miley Mitchell
- Miguel Point
Congratulations to the winners of the Wade Lafrance Memorial Award:
- Jack Cook-Lazore
- Kamri King
- Garin Thompson
MCA extends its heartfelt nia:wen to BMO and Enbridge for their continued support in recognizing the hard work and dedication of Akwesasne students. These bursaries not only celebrate academic achievement but also encourage our youth to continue pursuing their educational goals with pride and confidence.
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