Mohawk Village Memorial Park would like to thank the following individuals and organizations

Donation History

2023
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, C.C.:Rose

Students from CC:Rose Button Donation fundraiser totalled $6074.04

Sovereign MC’s 2023 Unity Ride For The Children
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Sovereign MC hosted their annual Unity Ride For The Children charity bike run, and donated $16760.00 to Mohawk Village Memorial Park! We would like to thank Sovereign Motorcycle Club - Six Nations for their time, effort and dedication to giving back to the community. These funds help us achieve our…
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Donation from I.L. Thomas Elementary School
Donation from I.L. Thomas Elementary School

Thank you to I.L.Thomas Elementary School’s students and staff for the generous donation to the Mohawk Village Memorial Park.  Ethan Thomas and students delivered the funds ($2087.40) to Dawn Hill, Board Secretary of the Mohawk Village Memorial Park, on October 19, 2023.  The funds will help further the construction of…
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Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust Grant 2023
Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust Grant 2023

Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust granted Mohawk Village Memorial Park, $59,500.00 to build a Parking lot in the park. This parking lot was completed in October of 2023.

Walk for the Park Fundraiser 2023
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At the Blue Track (1738 4th Line) in Ohsweken, on Saturday September 16th, 2023, Mohawk Village Memorial Park had a walkathon/fundraising event titled “Walk for the Park” in honor of all children who were students of the Mushhole. Individuals who participated in this fundraising event collected pledges and sponsors from…
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Donation from Barry Green

Barry and Laurie Green donated $25,000 for Park projects and operating costs

FunDrive raises an estimated $700

Mohawk Village Memorial Park (MVMP) asked the community for donations of gently used clothing, household items and books. Donation collection dates were on April 15, 2023 and April 29, 2023 at the Veteran’s Park. A Special thank you to Amanda of Southwind Smokes for the donation storage till May 13th…
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2022
Glen Abbey United Church

Glenn Abbey United Church donated $750.00

Buswa Beadwork
Buswa Beadwork

Jodi Vander Heide-Buswa of Buswa Beadwork fundraised $4004.00 for the Park

St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas School Catholic Secondary School donated $1500

Grant from Six Nations Community Development Trust
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The park was granted $25,834 to be used towards 2022's wages and benefits of the Project Coordinator’s position (contract). Funds for the partial wages and benefits was granted by: Six Nations Community Development Trust.

2021
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Ontario Trillium Foundation

Ontario Trillium Foundation granted Mohawk Village Memorial Park, $50,000 to be used towards 2021/2022’s wages and benefits of the Project Coordinator’s position (contract).

Private Donation

Mohawk Village Memorial Park received a private donation of $50,000.  Funds to be used for the future pathways in the Memorial Park and for partial wages and benefits for Project Coordinator

Grant from Six Nations Community Development Trust
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The park was granted $30,000 to be used towards 2021's wages and benefits of the Project Coordinator’s position (contract). Funds for the partial wages and benefits was granted by: Six Nations Community Development Trust.

2020
Canadian Heritage Grant
Canadian Heritage Grant

Received a grant of $40,000. This grant helped construct a Memorial Circle to honour all the children who attended the Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School and their descendants.

Grant from Six Nations Community Development Trust
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The park was granted $30,000 to be used towards 2020's wages and benefits of the Project Coordinator’s position (contract). Funds for the partial wages and benefits was granted by: Six Nations Community Development Trust.

2019
Grant from Six Nations Community Development Trust
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The park was granted $30,000 to be used towards 2019's wages and benefits of the Project Coordinator’s position (contract). Funds for the partial wages and benefits was granted by: Six Nations Community Development Trust.

2018
Grant from Six Nations Community Development Trust
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The park was granted $25,000 to be used towards 2018's wages and benefits of the Project Coordinator’s position (contract). Funds for the partial wages and benefits was granted by: Six Nations Community Development Trust.

2017
Strawberry Social
Strawberry Social

The Park was granted $6600 to host a Strawberry Social. which included a park progress update, Soft Shoe Dancers, the importance of the strawberry by Niki Skye and light snacks.   Funds for this event was granted by: Anglican Healing Fund

ARA (Archaeology Research Associates)
ARA (Archaeology Research Associates)

In-Kind Donation of $45,330 To guarantee there is no risk of destroying archaeological evidence, the Archaeology Research Associates (ARA) provided Mohawk Village Memorial Park an In-Kind Donation of their services. The services offered by ARA were on a pro bono basis and assessments were processed by ARA and project volunteers.…
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OFNLP funds
OFNLP funds

The Park was granted $150,000 towards park construction and operating costs. With these funds, the Park hired Cedar Springs Landscape Group to begin Site Preparation (removal of the dead/diseased trees - as per the Arborist Report recommendations). The funds were also used for operating costs, park signage and the remaining…
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Grant from Six Nations Community Development Trust
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The park was granted $25,000 to be used towards 2017's wages and benefits of the Project Coordinator’s position (contract). Funds for the partial wages and benefits was granted by: Six Nations Community Development Trust.

Strength and Resilience Event
Strength and Resilience Event

The Park was granted $4224 to host a Residential School Survivor Event. The event included Memorial Park Promotion, Talking Circle, Speakers (Blanche Hill-Easton & Bud Whiteye) and Dinner   Funds for this event was granted by: Anglican Healing Fund

2016
Grant for Project Master Plan

Received a grant of $150,000 to hire Two Row Architect for a Project Master Plan. The plan included a new design and arborist report of the park grounds. Funds for this project was granted by: Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust

Donation from HDI

Haudenosaunee Development Institute donated $20,000. The funds were used for operating costs and to hire a Cultural Coordinator (contract) who submitted documents on traditional teachings which may be used in developing the park.  

Grant from Six Nations Elected Council

Mohawk Institute Residential School Commemoration Committee was granted funds for office supplies and to hire a project coordinator (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017).