This text was published by the Kahnawà:ke Tourism Office as part of Pow Wow Weekend in Kahnawà:ke, published in our paper version of the June 28th edition.
Since 1991, the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow has taken place on Tekakwitha Island, in Kahnawà:ke, on the closest weekend to July 11th; the anniversary of the start of the 1990 Mohawk standoff with Provincial and Federal forces. In one sense, the annual event may commemorate « the Crisis ». The event promotes an atmosphere of friendship between Kahnawà:ke and its neighbours, as well as with visitors from all parts of the world.
Every year, thousands of people who come to this event are treated to a vast display of Native arts, crafts, native cuisine, song and dance; an event not to be missed.
Visit http://kahnawakepowwow.com for more information or to buy tickets online.
Visit the Kahnawa:ke Welcome Center
When visiting Kahnawà:ke you might want to visit our tourist information center to help direct you to the sites to visit. You can also book a scheduled tour with one of our tour guides and set a plan for your day. There are various attractions to see such as:
St. Francis Xavier Mission; The mission is the home of the Shrine of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha known as the « Lily of the Mohawks » a young Mohawk Woman who was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI, in 2012. Kateri’s tomb can be found to the right of the main alter.
New to the mission is the Saint Kateri Interpretive Center, which is a museum based on the life and afterlife of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha!
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KANIEN’KEHÁ:KA ONKWAWÉN:NA RAOTITIOHKWA Language and Cultural Center
Kanien’keháka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center -The Center hosts a number of arts exhibits, featuring the works of local and other Native Artisans. The Museum is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for self guided tours. Also, guided tours are available by request and for a small fee.
Tel: 450 638-0880 or visit: Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center
Quebec Bridge Disaster Memorial
In 2007, Kahnawà:ke commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the 1907 Quebec Bridge Collapse; whereby 33 men from Kahnawà:ke died on that fateful day and three men survived. The Quebec Bridge, called the eight marvel of the world allowed the city of Quebec to open itself politically and economically to the rest of the world. The Bridge was designed to be the longest cantilever bridge in the world; to carry two railway tracks and a concrete sidewalk. On August 29, 1907 at 5:37 pm, the 19,000 ton south half of the bridge, cantilever arm and suspended span, fell as a whole. 86 men were working on the bridge at the time of the fall; only 11 of these men survived. Among these men were 25 Canadians, 17 Americans and 33 Ironworkers from Kahnawà:ke
The war of 1812
Commemorating Aboriginal Contributions in the War of 1812. Mohawk Warriors fought along side British Soldiers and Canadian Militia in all theatres of war and were the deciding factor in many battles.
Shop Kahnawake
Our community has an active business community offering a variety of products and services. We have a flower shop, garden center, shooting range, hardware store, fine restaurants, speciality shops and variety stores and more. If you are looking for gift items we have many gift shops to choose from that sell a variety of items.
If you are looking to have a great meal at great prices you don’t have to look to far; Kahnawa:ke is a hub for good eats. You will also find Kahnawake Brewing, the first Native-owned microbrewery on a First Nation’s territory in Canada. Serving micro beers of varying flavours featuring can designs created by a local artist. You can enjoy a nice meal on their newly expanded outdoor deck.
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Golf
If you are an avid golfer you surely have a lot of options in Kahnawa:ke; Mystic Pines, Caughnawaga Golf Club, Lafleur’s Golf Club, Mohawk Hills Golf Club and Patton’s Glen offer beautiful courses upon which to enhance your golf skills. If you want to learn more about what Kahnawa:ke has to offer visit www.kahnawake.com