Boston Bruins Day Declared in Kahnaw�:ke

10/17/2008

Grand Chief Michael Ahr�hrhon Delisle, Jr. announced today that he has declared Friday, 24 Kent�nha/October as the �Official Boston Bruins Day in Kahnaw�:ke.�

The event is being designated as a means of honoring the Boston Bruins Alumni, who will be playing a charity hockey game in the community the following day. The game will be followed by an already-sold-out dinner/dance with the players in attendance. The complete proceeds from both events will go to two local non-profit organizations: the Karihwanoron Mohawk Immersion program and the Turtle Island Theatre Company. The event sponsors, Brian Goodleaf and Mohawk Genivar, are bearing most of the costs of putting on the event.

�We�re not only recognizing the Boston Bruins but, also, their many fans in Kahnaw�:ke,� said Chief Delisle. �There are any number of reasons for their popularity here, including the fact that Six Nations legend Stan Jonathan had his most productive years in Boston.�

A banner will be erected in a prominent area in Kahnaw�:ke and community members will be encouraged to wear the team colors of black and gold.

Kahnaw�:ke schools will allow their students to wear hockey jerseys or Bruins colors on that date at a cost of two dollars, with the monies collected being added to the fundraising effort.

�Of course, if other businesses or organizations join in, it�ll just add to the sense of fun and celebration,� said Chief Delisle.