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WAHTA (Gibson) |
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Wahta Territory is
a small Mohawk community of 15,000 acres located in the Muskoka region
of central Ontario, Canada. The
territory was established in 1881, when a group of Protestant Mohawks
moved from their original home in Oka, Quebec due to religious, civil
and economic differences. Subsistence farming, trapping and work in the
logging camps were their way of life. Many Wahta Mohawk have had to move
from the community for economic reasons but still consider Wahta home.
Recently Wahta Mohawks completed a history book that outlines a complete
historical narration from the elders themselves. |
 Administration Building |
 Wahta Cranberry Store |
The Wahta Mohawks own and operate Ontario's largest cranberry farm. The Iroquois Cranberry Growers have 68 acres of cranberries and also produces cranberry products including juice and sauces. The annual harvest is in October and is spectacular. The bog is open to visitors in season. |
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The Wahta Mohawks have several native government affiliations that carry out governance roles and responsibilities under the overall fiduciary responsibility of The Queen In Right of Canada. These include the Assembly of First Nations, the Chief's of Ontario, the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and the local level of Wahta Mohawks Chief and Council. This structure is what defines the relationship between Wahta Mohawk members, their leaders and government of Canada. The Chief and Council is elected for a three year term. |
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