Land Acknowledgement: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is located on the Bay of Quinte in eastern Ontario. The territory was established in 1784 when Mohawk Loyalists settled on land granted by the British Crown following the American Revolution.

Haudenosaunee (Mohawk / Kanyen'kehaka)

Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Eastern Ontario (Bay of Quinte), Ontario, Canada

A Mohawk community on the Bay of Quinte near Deseronto, Ontario. Named after Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), the territory has a strong cultural identity and growing local economy.

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Businesses
~11,000 (band members)
Population
2
Events

Language & Culture — Kanien'kéha

Mohawk

Traditional Name:

Kanien'kéha

Language Family:

Iroquoian

Speakers:

~3,500 total Mohawk speakers across all communities

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

Sewatahonhsí:yo't

/seh-wah-tah-hon-SEE-yoht/

You are welcome

Cultural Values

Skén:nenPeace
Ka'shátstenhseraStrength / Power
Ka'nikonhrí:ioGood Mind / Righteousness

Language Revitalisation

  • Tyendinaga Mohawk Language and Cultural Centre
  • Quinte Mohawk School Kanien'kéha programmes
  • Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na language centre

Preserving Indigenous Languages: Kanien'kéha (Mohawk) 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.

RetailEconomic Development

Businesses in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Mohawk General Store

Retail

Community retail serving the Tyendinaga territory with everyday goods and local products.

Tyendinaga Economic Development

Economic Development

Supporting local business creation and entrepreneurship within the Mohawk territory.

Local Smoke Shops and Convenience

Retail

Community-operated retail businesses along Highway 49.

Events & Celebrations

Tyendinaga Pow Wow

June

Annual celebration of Mohawk culture featuring traditional dance, drumming, craft vendors, and Indigenous foods.

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations

June 21

Community celebrations marking National Indigenous Peoples Day with cultural activities and gatherings.

Cultural Destinations & Landmarks

Christ Church Her Majesty's Chapel of the Mohawks

Historic chapel within the territory, one of only two Royal Chapels in Canada.

Bay of Quinte Shoreline

Scenic waterfront along the Bay of Quinte, offering fishing, boating, and natural beauty.

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