Tewaaraton Outstanding Native American/Haudenosaunee Scholarship
Each year, the Tewaaraton Foundation awards the Tewaaraton Native American Scholarship to one male and one female student. The scholarship honors high school students of Haudenosaunee heritage who achieve academic excellence, and exemplify high character and leadership both on and off the lacrosse field.
2025 Recipients
Jianna Lazore, Wolf Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
Jianna Katherine Kateri Lazore is a member of the Wolf Clan within the territory of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. She has attended Salmon River High School and the Northfield Mount Hermon School and has achieved academic success. Jianna was a member of the Haudenosaunee Nationals U20 Womens Team that competed in the Womens Lacrosse World Cup in Hong Kong 2024. Jianna will matriculate at Hobart William Smith College this fall and will be joining the William Smith Herons Lacrosse team.
Winter Rivera, Wolf Clan, Seneca Nation of Indians
Winter Sky Rivera is a member of the Wolf Clan within the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians. He will graduate from Gowanda Central High School, having attained the honors of USA Lacrosse All-American and USA Lacrosse All-Academic. Winter will matriculate at The Ohio State University this fall and will be joining the Buckeyes Men’s Lacrosse team.
Previous Recipients
2024
Avery Doran, Bear Clan of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
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Brett Bucktooth, Jr, Wolf Clan of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
2021
Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety, Seneca Nation, Beaver Clan
Peter Thais, Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
2018
Ivy Santana, Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan
Lyle Warrior, Seneca Nation of Indians
2015
Lynnzee Miller, Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
Chaunce Hill, Six Nations Seneca, Turtle Clan
2012
Marissa Haring, Seneca Nation
Bradley Thomas, Tuscarora Indian Nation
2009
Issac “Ike” Hopper, Onondaga Nation
Trenna Hill, of Mohawk Decent
2006
Lindsey Steeprock, Mohawk Nation
Justin Gill, Oglala Sioux and Seneca Nations
2023
Wynter Jock, Wolf Clan-Mohawks of Akwesasne and member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
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Vernon Cooke, Onondaga Beaver Clan
2020
Yanenowi Logan, Seneca Nation, Deer Clan
Cobie Cree, Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan
2017
Shayla Scanlan, Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan
Liam Anderson, Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan
2014
Alie Jimerson, Cayuga Nation, Bear Clan
Kason Tarbell, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
2011
Kristiana Ferguson, Tuscarora Indian Nation
Christopher White, Oneida Nation
2008
Emmett Printup, Tonawanda Seneca, Turtle Clan
Corinne Abrams, Tuscarora Indian Nation, Turtle Clan
2022
Savannah Swamp, Bear Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
Crayton Cree, Bear Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
2019
Jacelyn & Mirabella Lazore, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
Isaiah Cree, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan
2016
Jade Haumann, Seneca Nation, Wolf Clan
Emerson Shenandoah, Mohawk Nation, Snipe Clan
2013
Cassandra Minerd, Onondaga Nation, Eel Clan
Robert McMicking, Cayuga Nation, Wolf Clan
2010
Taylor Hummel, Tuscarora Indian Nation, White Bear Clan
Kyle Henry, Tuscarora Indian Nation, White Bear Clan
2007
Alexander Jimerson, Seneca Nations of Indians, Wolf Clan
Mia McKie, Tuscarora Indian Nation, Turtle Clan