MCA HONORS DEDICATED EMPLOYEES AT LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION & RETIREMENT AWARDS

On Friday, October 3, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) proudly celebrated their incredibly dedicated employees at the Long Service Recognition & Retirement Awards.

This event acknowledges the commitment to those who remained with MCA over the years. Each recognized employee received special gifts and certificates in appreciation of their milestone at MCA, including handcrafted items made by local artisans.

Grand Chief Leonard Lazore and Executive Director Shannon Roundpoint both shared words of gratitude, thanking employees for their dedication and the important role they play in delivering MCA’s programs and services to the Akwesasne community.

The community could not be served without the hard work and commitment of our team, and we are proud to celebrate these accomplishments. Niawenhkó:wa and congratulations to all who have worked over the last several years to bring programs and services to the Akwesasne community.

The following employees were honoured for their work MCA years of service:

10 years:

Naeem Irshad

April Terrance

Cullen Jacobs

Danielle George

Madeline Peters

Herbert Oakes

Aliyah Thompson

Natalie Jacobs

Rhonda Garrow

Fallan Jacobs

Breann Bigtree

Gordon Sunday

Shauna C. Thompson

Katie E. Cook

Cheavee J. Willie

Derek Cook

Justice Thompson

Christopher Nalepa

Lauren A. Chubb

Nathan Thompson

Amy Benedict

Aaron Terrance

15 years:

Lisa Cook

Yolanda David

Tasha Thompson

Tameka E. Thompson

Vincent R. Lazore

Walter Peters

Angela Caldwell

Phillip Boots

Andrew Francis

20 years:

Sharla Burns

Tina Mitchell

Spencer R. Thompson

Rachel T. George

Misty D. Lazore

Deana A. Mitchell

Micheal L. Buckshot

Amber J. C. Lazore

Charlene A Lazore

Robert W. Mitchell

Tracey Lynn Sunday

Micheal Boots

25 Years:

Clayton R. Barnes

Lynn M. Tarbell

Corrine T. Johnson

Colette M MacDonald

Mary Faye Roundpoint

Kellie A. Jacobs

Norman King Sr.

Phillip Mitchell

Delores Oakes

Christine Francis

Karakwenta Lazore

Sarah R. Peters

Ryan Seymour

Delia Thompson

Kariwate Mitchell

Aronienens Porter

Karen Jocko

30 Years:

John T. Lazore

Philip Swamp

Patricia M. Ransom

Arlene David

Sheila Oakes

35 Years:

Maryann Jacobs

April White

Kim M. Loran

Velma Cook

Donna Roundpoint

Retirees:

Maureen C. Thompson

Patrick Pyke

Phillip Mitchell

June King