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Land Acknowledgement: Kahnawake Mohawk Territory is situated on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, across from Montreal. The Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) people have inhabited this region since time immemorial as part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

Haudenosaunee (Kanien'kehá:ka / Mohawk)

Kahnawake Mohawk Territory

Greater Montreal (South Shore), Quebec, Canada

One of the most well-known Mohawk communities in Canada, Kahnawake is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River near Montreal. The community has a strong tradition of ironwork and is home to a vibrant local economy.

3
Businesses
~11,000
Population
2
Events
2
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Language & Culture — Kanien'kéha

Mohawk (Kahnawake dialect)

Traditional Name:

Kanien'kéha

Language Family:

Iroquoian

Speakers:

~1,500–2,000 speakers in Kahnawake; strong community commitment to language revitalisation

UNESCO Status:

Severely Endangered

Essential Phrases

Hello / Greeting

She:kon

/seh-KOHN/

Hello / I am still well

Thank You

Nia:wen

/nyah-WEN/

Thank you

Welcome

Táhon sewahsóntes

/TAH-hon seh-wah-SHON-tes/

Welcome / Come in peace

Cultural Values

Kaianere'kó:waThe Great Law of Peace
Ohén:ton KarihwatéhkwenThe Words Before All Else (Thanksgiving Address)
Tsi Niionkwarihó:tenOur Ways / Our culture

Language Revitalisation

  • •Kahnawake Survival School (K-12 Kanien'kéha immersion)
  • •Kanien'kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center
  • •Kahnawake Education Center adult immersion

Preserving Indigenous Languages: Kanien'kéha (Mohawk (Kahnawake dialect)) is severely endangered and in urgent need of support. Every conversation, every phrase learned, and every child raised in the language strengthens the vitality of this community. We encourage visitors to learn and use these phrases respectfully.

Economic DevelopmentRetail / CommercialTechnology / Telecommunications

Businesses in Kahnawake Mohawk Territory

Tewatohnhi'saktha (Kahnawake Economic Development Commission)

AI-Ready

Economic Development

The economic development agency of Kahnawake, providing business support, financing, and employment programs.

Kahnawake Retail and Commercial District

Retail / Commercial

Various community businesses including shops, restaurants, and service providers along Route 132.

Mohawk Internet Technologies (MiT)

AI-Ready

Technology / Telecommunications

Indigenous-owned internet service provider serving Kahnawake and surrounding communities.

Events & Celebrations

Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow

July

Major annual pow wow attracting Indigenous performers and visitors from across North America to Kahnawake.

Kahnawake Survival School Cultural Events

Various

Cultural and educational events focused on Mohawk language preservation and traditional knowledge.

Cultural Destinations & Landmarks

Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine

Shrine dedicated to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Indigenous North American to be canonised. A pilgrimage site and cultural landmark.

Kahnawake Cultural Center

Cultural centre preserving and sharing Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) history, language, and traditions.

Grants & Funding Resources

Tewatohnhi'saktha Business Fund

Local business financing and support for Kahnawake entrepreneurs.

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NACCA Indigenous Growth Fund

Access to capital for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Canada.

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