I just got the wrap up in from Bonnie Mitchell. Congrats & Kudos from all at The Cornwall Free News to everyone involved for putting on a super event in our community and area!
She:kon and Greetings!
Though the sound of the powerful powwow drum has faded into the past, we would like to take this time to send our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Akwesasne, Cornwall and the surrounding communities who helped make the 9th Annual Akwesasne International Powwow a huge success.
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.”
Niawen:kowa (Thank You) 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 97.3 fm, Ontario Power Generation, and Upper Canada District School Board.
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, Rez Phones, Wild Bills and Notman Motor Sales Ltd.
We would also like to thank other Cornwall local businesses for their donations; Bensons, Cleaning Solutions, Comfort Inn, Ramada Inn, Super 8 Motel, Best Western/Parkway Inn and Signs First.
The Akwesasne Powwow Committee
Chief Larry King, Clarissa Jacobs, Sandra Rourke, Romaine & Bonnie Mitchell
