EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES: STUDENTS ATTEND MCA & SRMT CAREER FAIR

- Apr 15, 2026

On April 15, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe welcomed students from across the region to the A’nowara’kó:wa Arena for the Indigenous Student Career Fair, a day filled with exploration, connection, and opportunity.

With close to 90 exhibitor tables, students in Grades 7–12 and post-secondary from Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education, Cornwall, Massena, Salmon River, and homeschooling communities had the opportunity to connect directly with professionals from a wide range of fields, from health, human resources, and environment to communications, emergency response, radio broadcasting, and more. Through hands-on conversations and interactive experiences, students explored career paths, discovered new interests, and learned about opportunities within and beyond the community.

Through the Career Passport activity, students engaged with exhibitors throughout the day for a chance to win prizes, including laptops, iPads, headphones, Cineplex certificates, Stanley gear, and more.

Nia:wen to all of the organizations, partners, and volunteers who helped make today a success, and a special thank you to Sip & Scoop for providing refreshments to attendees and staff.

The day was a strong reminder of the bright futures ahead and the many paths available to get there.

Student Prize Winners

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to thank everyone who participated in the Indigenous Student Career Fair. The day served as a powerful reminder of the bright futures ahead for our students and the many pathways available to reach them. Listed below are the many prize winners!

Prizes can be picked up at the MCA Human Resources Office (10 Akwesasne St, Kana:takon) from Monday to Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).

Congratulations to the following prize winners:

🎁 Indigenous Design Tumbler with Pop Socket
Winner: Jimi Tarbell

🎁 Cozy Corner Coloring Book with Ohuhu Markers
Winner: Arie Francis

🎁 Stress Relief Coloring Book with Ohuhu Markers
Winner: River Francis

🎁 Light Pink Stanley
Winner: Ionthahineh Fox

🎁 Blue Owala Water Bottle
Winner: Harlee Bero-King

🎁 Black Owala Water Bottle
Winner: Zade Mitchell

🎁 Set of 4 Laser Tag
Winner: Jordan Francis

🎁 Table Tennis Set
Winner: Rori Lazore

🎁 JBL Speaker
Winner: Kane Thompson

🎁 Blue Stanley
Winner: Hailey Cook

🎁 Green Stanley
Winner: Ava Francis-Swamp

🎁 Beading Kit
Winner: Ocean Francis-Roundpoint

🎁 Beading Kit
Winner: Yenuhkwatsiakwas Christ John

🎁 Beading Kit
Winner: Twitahawitha Christ John

🎁 Beading Kit
Winner: Daniel David

🎁 Beading Kit
Winner: Xander Boots

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Sadie Square

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Rahontsiahawi Jacobs

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Raronhiahawi Lazore

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Persphone Roy

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Seykorah Arquette

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Rae Ladouceur

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Rowen Jacobs

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Hayden Lazore-Terrance

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: JR Bakers

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Mason Cook

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Sakaytese Christjohn

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Max Crannon

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Avaia Roy

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Joey Tarbell

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Tyren Sharrow

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Ronni Sunday

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Calysta Cree

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Natalia Sunday

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Zara General

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Kalli Skidders

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Kaylee Smoke

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Kawisiio Thompson

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Tehawisiiaks Sharrow

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Evan Pavineau

🎁 Cineplex Ticket
Winner: Phoenix Thomas

🎁 Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Winner: Satenenkenhiio

🎁 Apple AirPods Max
Winner: Sunny Delormier

🎁 PowerBeats Pro
Winner: Mia Tarbell

🎁 Apple iPad (11th Generation)
Winner: Lakeysia Augiak

🎁 Apple iPad (11th Generation)
Winner: Elora Thomas

🎁 Asus VivoBook Laptop
Winner: Kaniententha Thompson

🎁 Asus VivoBook Laptop
Winner: Christi Thompson

🎁 Asus VivoBook Laptop
Winner: Sacoyah Lazore

🎁 Asus VivoBook Laptop
Winner: Zoe Smoke