Remembering Levi Oakes

Louis Levi Oakes, the last of the Mohawk code talkers, who helped American soldiers triumph in the Pacific Theater during World War II, along with code talkers from other tribes, died on May 28 [...]

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Our Big Basket

On Thursday, July 26, 2018 the Akwesasne Tourism Group hosted an evening of celebration to honor talented basketmakers throughout Akwesasne.

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Beaded Flower Garden

With well over the anticipated number of beaded flowers, the creation of the Ionkwatsi'tsiaienthon (We Planted a Flower Garden) has come to a close. Numerous beaders from Akwesasne were given the [...]

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Mohawk Girls Lacrosse

The Salmon River girls’ lacrosse team, in just its eighth year of existence, represents another breakthrough for women on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation, where lacrosse has deep and sacred roots.

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