2024 Tewatohnhi’saktha Business Golf Challenge Sets New Fundraising Record

Kahnawà:ke (Seskéha/August 30th, 2024) – The Tewatohnhi’saktha Business Golf Challenge, held on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 at Lafleur Golf Club, has set a new fundraising record by raising $115,645.29 for the Kahnawà:ke Youth Center. These funds will help cover the expenses for their Capitals of Scandinavia trip planned for Summer 2025.
“Once again, the tournament was a resounding success. I would like to extend my gratitude to all participants and sponsors, as well as our organizers for their outstanding efforts,” said Marissa Leblanc, Tewatohnhi’saktha’s Director of Operations.

The event was organized by Lisa Morris, with support from Bud Morris, Lois Williams, and the collaboration of employees from the Kahnawà:ke Youth Center, along with Tewatohnhi’saktha volunteers. We congratulate all tournament winners:
1st place: Team Slashcavation $1600; players were Derek White, Wes Deer, Orr Diabo and Johnny Jacobs
2nd place: Team Bud Morris $1000.00; players were Josh Mayo, Kahsennénhawe Sky-Deer, Ben McComber
and Shack Phillips
3rd place: Team Playground $600.00; players were Cole Skye, Mark Correa, Ian Levine, Ryan Levine

“The Tewatohnhi’saktha Golf Tournament is a distinguished event in Kahnawà:ke, consistently supporting impactful projects and opportunities. Being chosen as this year’s beneficiaries allows us to fully cover the costs associated with the Capitals of Scandinavia trip, which will take 28 youth and 4 chaperones from Kahnawà:ke to Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn. Our ongoing mission at the Kahnawà:ke Youth Center is to provide unique opportunities for the community’s youth. Thanks to the generous donations of sponsorships and
auction items, we can completely offset the trip costs for these families.” said Kyle Zacharie, Executive Director of the Kahnawà:ke Youth Center.