On April 16, 2025, the Cree family and friends gathered in Montreal to share in the ceremony honoring Judge Lysane Cree, a lifelong resident of Kanehsatà:ke.
Appointed to the Superior Court of Quebec in 2024, Lysane spoke to the Quebec Judges, family and friends who were present. The opening portion of her speech was in Kanien’kéha. She also carried her community with her and wore beaded cuffs, ribbon skirt and other items made by local Kanehsata’kehró:non.
The Board of the Mohawk Language Custodian Association is extremely proud of Judge Lysane Cree’s accomplishments and commitment to her Kanien’kehá:ka heritage and our language.
Niawenhkó:wa.