Events in Akwesasne

Akwesasne has several very special public events throughout the year with arts and crafts, locally made food and sometimes cultural performances. Many of our annual events are centered around the arts, making it a great time to visit, meet artisans and learn more about their craft. You will often find local food vendors serving food grown in their own gardens or harvested locally. There are also classes and other events offered at the Native North American Traveling College and the Akwesasne Cultural Center Museum.

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Mark your calendars! Akwesasne Travel announces the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Generations Park. This highly anticipated summer celebration showcases the best traditional and contemporary works by Mohawk artists of Akwesasne, and offers a rich Indigenous cultural experience in the North Country's Seaway Valley region. 

Mark your calendars! Akwesasne Travel announces the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Generations Park. This highly anticipated summer celebration showcases the best traditional and contemporary works by Mohawk artists of Akwesasne, and offers a rich Indigenous cultural experience in the North Country’s Seaway Valley region. 

Don't miss the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show this summer! This highly anticipated event showcases traditional and contemporary Native American art. Visitors will enjoy a rich cultural experience, have opportunities to meet the artists, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from creators.

Don’t miss the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show this summer! This highly anticipated event showcases traditional and contemporary Native American art. Visitors will enjoy a rich cultural experience, have opportunities to meet the artists, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from creators.

Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Quilt Auction Fundraiser
Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Quilt Auction Since 1979, the Akwesasne Freedom School has offered a full Mohawk immersion curriculum, dedicated to the preservation of language, culture and identity. The independent elementary school is funded primarily through contributions by community government organizations, foundations, and private individuals. Its annual fundraiser features live entertainment, a hearty meal, and [...]
It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season when the Snye Recreation Christmas Enchantment trees are on display!

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season when the Snye Recreation Christmas Enchantment trees are on display!

Native North American Travelling College's annual Friendship Day! With special performances by Bear Fox, Crosswinds, DMiinus Savage, Mikayla Francis and MC Raienkonnis Edwards! Join us for the day to celebrate all things friendship!

Native North American Travelling College’s annual Friendship Day! With special performances by Bear Fox, Crosswinds, DMiinus Savage, Mikayla Francis and MC Raienkonnis Edwards! Join us for the day to celebrate all things friendship!

Hosted by Native North American Traveling College, the Children’s Pow Wow is a day-long event with food and craft vendors, drum groups, and lots of little dancers. The cultural event features children 13 and under.

Hosted by Native North American Traveling College, the Children’s Pow Wow is a day-long event with food and craft vendors, drum groups, and lots of little dancers. The cultural event features children 13 and under.

The annual Ironworker Festival is held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. The annual event celebrates and honors Ironworkers with a skills competition, food, music and more.

The annual Ironworker Festival is held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. The annual event celebrates and honors Ironworkers with a skills competition, food, music and more.

Get your heart rate up at the annual 10km Walk & Run, which benefits the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club.

Get your heart rate up at the annual 10km Walk & Run, which benefits the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club.

Held annually the weekend after Labor Day in September, Akwesasne International Pow Wow is the largest event of the year with arts, crafts, dance competitions, food vendors and more.

Held annually the weekend after Labor Day in September, Akwesasne International Pow Wow is the largest event of the year with arts, crafts, dance competitions, food vendors and more.

Akwesasne hosts an annual Memorial Day parade to honor the lives of Akwesasne Mohawks lost in war. The event features a parade, wreath laying in the St. Lawrence River and other commemorations.

Akwesasne hosts an annual Memorial Day parade to honor the lives of Akwesasne Mohawks lost in war. The event features a parade, wreath laying in the St. Lawrence River and other commemorations.

The Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show showcases and celebrates award-winning works crafted and created by Akwesasne artisans.

The Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show showcases and celebrates award-winning works crafted and created by Akwesasne artisans.

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Mark your calendars! Akwesasne Travel announces the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Generations Park. This highly anticipated summer celebration showcases the best traditional and contemporary works by Mohawk artists of Akwesasne, and offers a rich Indigenous cultural experience in the North Country's Seaway Valley region. 

Mark your calendars! Akwesasne Travel announces the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Generations Park. This highly anticipated summer celebration showcases the best traditional and contemporary works by Mohawk artists of Akwesasne, and offers a rich Indigenous cultural experience in the North Country’s Seaway Valley region. 

Don't miss the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show this summer! This highly anticipated event showcases traditional and contemporary Native American art. Visitors will enjoy a rich cultural experience, have opportunities to meet the artists, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from creators.

Don’t miss the 3rd Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show this summer! This highly anticipated event showcases traditional and contemporary Native American art. Visitors will enjoy a rich cultural experience, have opportunities to meet the artists, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from creators.

Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Quilt Auction Fundraiser
Akwesasne Freedom School Annual Quilt Auction Since 1979, the Akwesasne Freedom School has offered a full Mohawk immersion curriculum, dedicated to the preservation of language, culture and identity. The independent elementary school is funded primarily through contributions by community government organizations, foundations, and private individuals. Its annual fundraiser features live entertainment, a hearty meal, and [...]
It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season when the Snye Recreation Christmas Enchantment trees are on display!

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season when the Snye Recreation Christmas Enchantment trees are on display!

Native North American Travelling College's annual Friendship Day! With special performances by Bear Fox, Crosswinds, DMiinus Savage, Mikayla Francis and MC Raienkonnis Edwards! Join us for the day to celebrate all things friendship!

Native North American Travelling College’s annual Friendship Day! With special performances by Bear Fox, Crosswinds, DMiinus Savage, Mikayla Francis and MC Raienkonnis Edwards! Join us for the day to celebrate all things friendship!

Hosted by Native North American Traveling College, the Children’s Pow Wow is a day-long event with food and craft vendors, drum groups, and lots of little dancers. The cultural event features children 13 and under.

Hosted by Native North American Traveling College, the Children’s Pow Wow is a day-long event with food and craft vendors, drum groups, and lots of little dancers. The cultural event features children 13 and under.

The annual Ironworker Festival is held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. The annual event celebrates and honors Ironworkers with a skills competition, food, music and more.

The annual Ironworker Festival is held at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. The annual event celebrates and honors Ironworkers with a skills competition, food, music and more.

Get your heart rate up at the annual 10km Walk & Run, which benefits the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club.

Get your heart rate up at the annual 10km Walk & Run, which benefits the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club.

Held annually the weekend after Labor Day in September, Akwesasne International Pow Wow is the largest event of the year with arts, crafts, dance competitions, food vendors and more.

Held annually the weekend after Labor Day in September, Akwesasne International Pow Wow is the largest event of the year with arts, crafts, dance competitions, food vendors and more.

Akwesasne hosts an annual Memorial Day parade to honor the lives of Akwesasne Mohawks lost in war. The event features a parade, wreath laying in the St. Lawrence River and other commemorations.

Akwesasne hosts an annual Memorial Day parade to honor the lives of Akwesasne Mohawks lost in war. The event features a parade, wreath laying in the St. Lawrence River and other commemorations.

The Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show showcases and celebrates award-winning works crafted and created by Akwesasne artisans.

The Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show showcases and celebrates award-winning works crafted and created by Akwesasne artisans.

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