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World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference Closing Ceremonies

Closing Ceremonies on July 25th, 2024 for the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference Gathering. Thomas R. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas, meaning “The One Who Wins”) is the spokesperson and spiritual leader of the Mohawk Community of Kanatsiohareke (Ga na jo ha lay gay) in the Mohawk Valley near Fonda, New York, which he founded in 1993. He is a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. Also known as the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation, Akwesasne straddles the New York State/Canadian border near Massena, New York. He is married to Alice Joe Porter, who is Choctaw. They have six children. Mr. Porter held the position of sub-chief for the Tehanakarine Chieftainship, one of nine chief titles of the Mohawk Nation, between 1971-1992. Chiefs are considered to be spiritual as well as political leaders, and the duties of that position include officiating at marriage ceremonies, death ceremonies and numerous other traditional ceremonies throughout the year.