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Akwesasne, also known as the St. Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation, is a Mohawk territory located where Ontario Province, Quebec Province and New York State meet. Akwesasne is situated under the international border of the United States and Canada and includes islands in the St. Lawrence River. (The word “under” is used because Akwesasne existed before the United States/ Canadian border was established.) Akwesasne became a permanent settlement in 1755. Akwesasne means “Where the Partridge Drums” which refers to the pounding sound that a bird called the Partridge makes with its wings on a log during mating season. It also describes the sound of the rapids in the St. Lawrence River. |
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There are three forms of native government at Akwesasne. They are the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and the St. Regis Band Council. The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs is a traditionally run government that follows the teachings of the Great Law of Peace. It is the oldest form of government at Akwesasne. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was forcibly imposed on Akwesasne by Canada. The St. Regis Band Council was forcibly imposed on Akwesasne by the United States. Today, Akwesasne has a population of about 13,000 people. Some of the people follow the traditional spiritual teachings of the Longhouse. Some follow the Christian teachings of various religious denominations. Some follow other spiritual belief systems. |
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It is a vibrant community which has a variety of locally run businesses, schools, stores, restaurants, health clinics, a sports arena, cultural centers, homes for the aged, a library, museums, a radio station, locally run newspapers, gas stations, and many other modern conveniences. Akwesasne is constantly adapting to the demands of everyday life in the contemporary world. The people at Akwesasne never forget who they are. They are always aware of their rich and valuable heritage. They have learned how to survive by incorporating the teachings and values of the past with the needs and demands of today’s world. |
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Mohawk Nation
Council of Chiefs
via Box 366
Rooseveltown, NY
13683
Tel.
518-358-3381
Fax
518-358-3488
St. Regis Mohawk
Tribe
412 State Route 37
Akwesasne, NY 13655
Tel.
518-358-2272
Fax
518-358-3203
Mohawk Council of
Akwesasne
Box 579
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada K6H 5T3
Tel.
613-936-1548
Fax
613-938-6760
PO Box 489
Hogansburg, NY 13655 |
MUSEUMS/ TOURISM INFO
Akwesasne Cultural Center
Akwesasne Museum
321
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-2461
Fax:
(518) 358-2649
www.akwesasneculturalcenter.org
Specializes in Mohawk black ash and sweet grass
basketry. Native-made items, publications that
are
Native-authored. Guided tours by appoint.
Traditional art classes for Akwesasronon
Akwesasne Library
321
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-2240
Fax:
(518) 358-2649
www.akwesasneculturalcenter.org
Offers
free services that include borrowing books,
Native
VHS, DVD, and access to reference books,
interlibrary loans, downloadable e-books, vertical
files
for research, computers for public use and
many
databases the Clinton Essex Franklin
Library Systems. Services: scanning,
photocopying, laminating, faxing, printing for a
small
fee
Akwesasne Tourist
Information Center
398 State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel: (518) 358-3381
Fax: (518) 358-3488
Maps, brochures,
leaning tree cards available
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GIFT SHOPS
Bears
Den Gift Shop
425
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-2624
Fax:
(518) 358-3309
www.bearsdentradingpost.com
Native
American gifts, collectables, jewellery,
clothing, Pendleton blankets and more!
Bear
Tracks Cafe & Gift Shop
68 3rd
Street
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel:
(613) 575-2200
Cafe
offers daily specials, gift shop, video games
Bow &
Arrow – Gift Shop & Flea Market
254
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 651-6344
Gifts,
antiques, jewellery, something old and
something new!
Purple
Ribbon Gift Shop
167
International Road
Peace
Tree Mall Unit #4
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel:
(613) 933-9693
Fax:
(613) 933-0519
Many
impressive and unique items: Moccasins,
sweet
grass items, Bradford Exchange, Yankee
Candles, jewelry, and readymade gift baskets
Wolf
Pack Gift Shop
1422
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-4285
Native
American gifts, cards, beads, porcupine
quills
and more!
Woodland Gift Shop
325
Cornwall Island Road
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel:
(613) 932-5139
Gift
shop, connected to Jock’s Kwik Stop |
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TRADITIONAL
CLOTHING
Lenora
& Ida's Sewing
36
Harbour Road
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel:
(613) 933-9125
Sewing
and hemming. Ribbon shirt makers
Okwaho
Creations
954
River Road
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel:
(613) 575-1295
www.nativecustommadecrafts.com
Custom
made traditional clothing & Powwow
outfits. Custom beadwork, leatherwork &
alterations
Traditional Clothing by Elizabeth Perkins
961
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-9087
Ribbon
dresses, shirts & outfits made to order
Wolf
Paw Creations
63
Light House Road
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel:
(613) 932-1258
Uniquely designed traditional clothing
WASHED
CORN
Kanenhsto:hare
Washed Corn
805 River Road
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel: (613) 575-2584
$5.00 per qt US;
$7.00 per qt Cdn.
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ARTWORK
/ DESIGNS
/ CRAFTS
Barbara’s Glass Designs
16
Irene Roundpoint Lane
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel:
(613) 933-8901
barbara-benedict@hotmail.com
Products in stain glass, glass etchings, oil painting
and
photography
Creations For You
1000
River Road
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel:
(613) 575-2389
Beads,
custom beadworks and findings
Haudenosaunee Custom Creations
72
Park Street
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel:
(613) 575-1716
www.nativecustommadecrafts.com
Promoting native made arts and crafts. Shop
Online
for: apparel, leather pouches, baskets, doit-
yourself kits and much more
Kahswentha Wear
59
Indian Village Road
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 332-3957
Email:
info@kahswenthawear.com
www.kahswenthawear.com
Screen
printing & Design. T-shirts, sweatshirts,
golf
shirts, magnets, stickers, mugs, etc
King’s
Native Crafts
1109D
Island Road
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel:
(613) 551-9566
Email:
k-c_inc@hotmail.com
Handmade water drums from hardwood, custom
made
rattles (baby to adult sizes). Can be
personalized with artwork of choice i.e. clan, name
or
symbol
Mohawk
Impressions
372
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-2467
Cornhusk dolls, beadwork pieces, pottery,
Mohawk
designs and more!
Mohawk
Quilts
1626
River Road
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel:
(613) 575-2392
Design
and produce one of a kind quilts. Most
quilts
are machine pieced and hand quilted, some
quilts
are completely handmade
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Native Petals
1450
River Road
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel:
(613) 575-1437
Fax:
(613) 575-1437
Sewing
– Quilting traditional wear, receiving
blankets
Okwaho
Creations
954
River Road
Akwesasne, Quebec
Tel:
(613) 575-1295
www.nativecustommadecrafts.com
Custom
made traditional & Powwow outfits.
Custom
beadwork, leatherwork & alterations
Original’s Art Gallery
480
State Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(613) 575-1747
Cell:
(613) 930-3341
Featuring paintings, pottery, beadwork, silver &
turquoise and woodwork
Pictographics
32
Lighthouse Road
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel:
(613) 936-9623
Design
and produce educational books,
pamphlets and posts. Designs and produce
greeting cards and prints.
Sacred
Smoke Gifts
88 St.
Regis Road
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-3033
Handmade native arts and crafts.
Standing Arrow Fine Arts
State
Route 37
Akwesasne, New York
Tel:
(518) 358-4206
Fine
art by John Thomas
Mohawk International
Lacrosse (MIL)
21 Mitchell Road
Akwesasne, Ontario
Tel: (613) 936-1175
Fax: (613) 936-2283
Lacrosse stick
manufacturer and
Retail lacrosse
equipment and supplies
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