The Sahanatie Community Fund
A Year of Giving
“We greatly appreciate the generous donation from the Sahanatie Community Fund, which would allow us to attend and represent our community and our nation, at the 2010 Olympics. As a result of the SCF donation and the experience we will acquire at the 2010 Olympic Artisan Village and Business Showcase, we plan to host informative workshops to the youth and to the elders upon our return.”
Towanna Miller, 2010 Olympic Artisan Village and Business Showcase
"It’s with great pride to have been selected by a jury process to attend the 2010 Olympic Artisan Village and Business Showcase and to share our culture and traditional heritage with the world at the Olympics, without the financial help of the SCF, we would not have been able to attend or participate due to the added cost.”
Barbara Littlebear Delisle, 2010 Olympic Artisan Village and Business Showcase
“The Kanien’kehá:ka Aóhsera (Mohawk Cycle of Ceremonies) workshop series was developed to provide a background of the various traditional ceremonies and festivals conducted throughout the calendar year. Through its work, the Sahanatie Community Fund has shown its dedication to the community of Kahnawà:ke.”
“On behalf of the MCK Tsi Nitewawennò:ten & Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten Tsi Ionteweienhstáhkhwa/MCK Language & Culture Training Center, we are very thankful for their generous donation, niawenhkó:wa.”
Karonhiénhawe Linda Delormier, Coordinator, Special Projects
MCK Language & Culture Training Center
“Technology can be the great equalizer. The purchase of this software will ease the process of reading and writing in English and French for many of our young people, providing them with a tool that can enhance their academic achievement. On behalf of the Kahnawake Learning Center, I would like to thank the Sahanatie Community Fund for making these valuable tools accessible to the students of Kahnawake.”
Diane Labelle, Academic Consultant, S.M.T. Certified
Kahnawake Learning Center
“The importance of this project is that it gives a chance to Kahnawakero:non to get to know those of us who live with challenges, and to hopefully see us for more than our disabilities. I would like to thank the Sahanatie Community Fund for contributing to this project, and helping to make us a more visible part of our community.”
Michael Dell, ‘Walk In My World’ Project
"The World’s Economic situation is hurting and affecting Kahnawakehró:non. Our members are growing on a daily basis. Regarding loss of jobs, we need to assist our families in need with non-perishable foods and also gifts for children. Any donation will help the less fortunate families in Kahnawake.
On behalf of the Kahnawà:ke Christmas Basket Committee, I would like to offer our most sincere gratitude to the Sahanatie Community Fund for their generous donation and ongoing support to our annual fund-raising drive. The Sahanatie Community Fund has definitely made a difference in our community, and is a fine example of responsible corporate citizenship in Kahnawà:ke.”
Chief Peggy Mayo-Standup and Chairperson, Kahnawà:ke Christmas Basket Committee
“We are convinced this donation by the SCF will help the KSS raise additional funds by means of a raffle. In turn, this will offer the community a chance to support the Wilderness Adventure Experience Program’s fund-raising initiative and help us reach our goal. It is with the utmost gratitude that the Kahnawake Survival School acknowledge the Sahanatie Community Fund’s generous donation.”
Francois Boileau, KSS Wilderness Adventure Experience Program Coordinator
“Kahnawá:ke Minor Hockey is grateful to have the support of The Sahanatie Community Fund.
The SCF donation has provided us with the opportunity to expand our idea of promoting Hockey in Kahnawá:ke and has given us the tools to educate young hockey players with healthy lifestyle choices throughout the upcoming season while also placing an important value on maintaining good grades in school. This donation has also offered us a chance to provide young talented Mohawks individuals, Lauren McComber and Brandon Bordeau with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in their field of journalism/broadcasting through a new mentorship program that has been established.”
John McComber, Founder and Producer of ‘Hockey in Kahnawá:ke
“On behalf of KSDPP, I would like to thank the Sahanatie Community Fund, Board of Directors for their generous donation of $1,000 to promote healthy eating choices to the youth of Kahnawá:ke. KSDPP is happy to partner with Kahnawá:ke Minor Hockey to help promote hockey as an activity for healthy lifestyles. Along with activities, we will continue to encourage a healthier generation free of diabetes through healthy food booths and diabetes prevention awareness promotions.”
Elaine Delaronde, Community Intervention Facilitator
Kahnawà:ke Schools Diabetes Prevention Project (KSDPP)
“The Kahnawá:ke Minor Hockey Association is proud to be teaming up with the Millenium Productions, KSDPP, The Kahnawá:ke Learning Center, and Paul’s Communication in promoting the youth of Kahnawá:ke with the production of ‘Hockey in Kahnawá:ke. Along with the producer, John McComber, announcers Lauren McComber and Brandon Bordeau and Neil McComber, ‘Hockey in Kahnawá:ke’ will be a total Mohawk initiative. As President of the Kahnawá:ke Minor Hockey Association, I wish to congratulate the Sahanatie Community Fund for its generosity and by helping promote hockey in Kahnawá:ke, as well as healthy lifestyle information which will help our youth be better prepared for the future.”
Peter Jacobs, President Kahnawá:ke Minor Hockey Association
“We are grateful to the Sahanatie Community Fund for their generous donation and for being part of our efforts designed to fight against breast cancer. Due to the overwhelming community support this event continues to receive, we are able to continue our work against this disease.”
Michelle Mayo-Diabo,
Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Ronthahitas Ahaiti’tiente Team Member
“I would also like to congratulate the Sahanatie Community Fund and its Chairman, Joseph T. Norton on the occasion of the Fund's first anniversary.
“The Sahanatie Community Fund has become a valued part of our community. The fund has donated to local institutions, programs and organizations that are often under funded and has helped raise awareness in the area of health, diabetes prevention, language and culture and our youth.”
“The Sahanatie Community Fund has definitely made a difference in Kahnawà:ke, and is a fine example of responsible corporate citizenship in Kahnawà:ke.”
Chief Peggy Mayo-Standup and Chairperson, Kahnawà:ke Christmas Basket Committee
“Nia:wen Kowa to the Sahanatie Community Fund for believing in KSDPP by stepping forward and helping to secure the delivery of our community driven projects such as Cultural Foods Cooking Workshops and Free Public Skating.”
“The SCF has clearly demonstrated its support and commitment to Kahnawà:ke and the prevention of type 2 diabetes. Their generosity has made a great impact in our community and encourages Kahnawa’kehró:non to eat whole nutritional foods and become more active in the effort to live healthier lifestyles.”
Elaine Delaronde, Community Intervention Facilitator
Kahnawà:ke Schools Diabetes Prevention Project (KSDPP)
“We would like to thank the Sahanatie Community Fund for this donation, its continued support and commitment to the Youth Center and our community.”
Davey Diabo, Director
Kahnawà:ke Youth Center
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Sahanatie Community Fund and its board members for making this a very generous and much needed donation to our community’s children. This is just another clear example of Joe Norton’s ongoing dedication to helping our children and their future.”
Brian Goodleaf, President (Business Development Aboriginal Territories), Mohawk/Genivar
“On behalf of K103 FM and its Board of Directors, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Sahanatie Community Fund for the financial contribution and for bringing our project to fruition. Congratulations on your one year anniversary and for your commitment to Kahnawà:ke.”
Joe Delaronde, K103FM Board of Directors
“Team Kahnawà:ke would like to thank Absolute Poker, UltimateBet and the Sahanatie Community Fund for its donation, and support of our local athletes.”
“Absolute Poker, UltimateBet and the Sahanatie Community Fund have clearly demonstrated its support and commitment to Kahnawà:ke. Their generosity will support Kahnawà:ke’s participation in the 2008 North American Indigenous Games and provide us with the opportunity to once again, carry our own banner and flag while competing amongst other nations.”
NAIG Chef de Mission Dave Canadian
