Wa’tkwanonhwerá:ton (Greetings)

This text was published by the Kahnawà:ke Tourism Bureau as part of the Visit your neighbouring community insert, published in our paper version of the July 20th edition. Read here : https://www.cybersoleil.com/archives-Kahnawake-2022-07-20/

Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer iontia’ts and I am the Ohén:ton Í:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs (Grand Chief) of the Mohawk Council Kahnawà:ke. It is with great pride that I take this opportunity to speak to the greatness of the community of Kahnawà:ke and our People.

Kahnawà:ke has been in existence for hundreds of years and has evolved greatly to be able to serve our community members and open its doors to visitors. Kahnawakehró:non have so much to offer, and we have a remarkable business sector that exemplifies the incredible and diverse talent throughout the community.

It’s important for our community to be able to share and demonstrate who we are as Kanien’kehá:ka. There are many opportunities for visitors to come and reflect on what Kahnawà:ke has to offer, and the Kahnawà:ke Tourism Office is there to help and provide any information to assist you during your visit. One of the most significant aspects of our community is the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitiohkwa Language and Culture Center & Museum (KORLCC). Language and culture is at the core of who we are as Kanien’kehá:ka, and there have been significant efforts towards revitalization and protection of our language and culture, and the KORLCC is at the Center of it.

As much as I can say, sometimes words are not enough to express beauty that is Kahnawà:ke. I welcome you to come to our community and experience it for yourself.

Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer