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Ratiwennahní:rats students will now have a helping hand as they work through their two-year immersion program, as an unlikely funding source came through last week.

Karihwanoron: Precious Things follows Karihwanoron  Mohawk Immersion student Yagorihwanirats Shilling and her mother Wentahawi Elijah. (Courtesy Roxann Whitebean) Parents, staff and teachers at Karihwanoron Mohawk Immersion are taking their fundraising efforts online with the launch of a donation campaign through Generosity by Indiegogo.

Kakaionstha Deer, a former Kateri School principal, also taught the first Kanien'kéha immersion nursery classes. (Jessica Deer The Eastern Door)

Iohsennóntion Lahache is halfway through her first semester studying economics at Concordia University. (Courtesy Iohsennóntion Lahache) Iohsennóntion Lahache hopes to one day use her university education to help Indigenous communities grow their economies.

Concordia University undergrad Shiann Wahéhshon Whitebean’s   academic performance and dedication to volunteer work has earned her an impressive list of scholarships and bursaries.

Kahtehrón:ni Iris Stacey puts her degree to work as the Kahnawake Education Center's Kanien’kehá:ka curriculum developer after being part of the Indigenous Languages Revitalization program.

Tehokwiráthe Cross and Karhó:wane McComber will lead the next crop of immersion students who start their two year journey September 6.

Kahontiiosta McComber her boyfriend, son and mother all can communicate in Kanien’kéha. The task now is to ensure it becomes a constant part of their lives within the home and in everyday activities.

The latest Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program graduation Wednesday, June 8 at the  207 Longhouse, saw Brooke Rice (second from bottom left), and her classmates end a two-year journey.

Gail Taylor noticed bit-by-bit that the sound of Kanien’kéha being spoken was decreasing. When her beloved mother passed away, it was time for Taylor to take action and bring the language back.