EXECUTIVE SERVICES ANNOUNCES PROGRAM MANAGER OF AKWESASNE RIGHTS & RESEARCH OFFICE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Cheyenne Lazore has been selected as the Program Manager for the Akwesasne Rights & Research Office (ARRO).

Since May 2023, Cheyenne has served in an acting capacity, gaining valuable experience and deepening her understanding of ARRO’s operations at a managerial level. She first joined ARRO in 2015 as a Researcher and previously worked as a substitute teacher with the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education while completing a double major in History and Psychology, with a minor in Native Studies, at SUNY Potsdam.

In addition to her roles in governance and research, Cheyenne is also a committed mentor and coach in Akwesasne’s lacrosse community, helping to inspire and develop the next generation of athletes. She served as the 2024 Assistant Coach for the Haudenosaunee Nationals’ inaugural Women’s Box Lacrosse team, helping them secure a historic bronze medal — the first for the women’s program. She was also named the 2024 Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) Coach of the Year (Zone 5) for her contributions to the sport and league.

Cheyenne’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have played a vital role in ARRO’s success, and we look forward to her continued contributions in this role. She is deeply committed to advocacy and strengthening community recognition of inherent, treaty, and Aboriginal rights.

“I am honoured to continue the work of the brilliant women who led ARRO before me,” said Cheyenne. “Advancing and recognizing Aboriginal, inherent, and treaty rights, while expanding our knowledge of Akwesasne’s history and contemporary issues, is incredibly important. I have a great team behind me, and I’m excited for what the future holds for ARRO.”

Please join us in congratulating Cheyenne and supporting her as she continues this important work!