From 9am -5pm, Saturday, May 4. Includes two meals; a light lunch and dinner.
Please RSVP to info@mohawkcommunity.com by Friday, April 26, 2013 to see that we meet the minimum class size and can plan meals.
CLASS SIZE: Thirty (30) students maximum. Fifteen (15) students minimum.
If there is enough interest, a second section can be added at the same times for Sunday, May 5.
TUITION: $100.00
Includes food, invaluable traditional teachings, material, and instructional costs. And of course this is a fundraiser for Kanatsiohareke, a non-profit organization dedicated to Haudenosaunee culture and language preservation and a sustainable world.
Lunch will include traditional corn soup and biscuits. Dinner will include our own organic grassfed steak, traditional corn bread, salad, strawberry drink, and dessert.
Niawenko:wa for your interest and support of Kanatsiohareke.
Niawenko:wa to all those who took the time to spend with us for Tom Porter's talk on the Kaianere ko:wa (Great Law) on Saturday, October 6, 2012, and the Hand Drum Making Workshop presented by Jackie LaBonte on November 3, 2012. Your support helps us to maintain and promote the mission of Kanatsiohareke.
We hope it was an enjoyable as well as educational experience for you all. We will be posting more events, so please check back periodically.
Niawen for your interest and support of Kanatsiohareke.
Historic Barn
Our greetings, love, and thanks to Bob & Maddie Vetter, & Nick Martinelli for your efforts in organizing a fundraiser at the Huntington Cinema Arts Center, in Huntington, NY.
The benefit opened with Tom Porter (Sakokwenionkwas) who delivered the Ohenton Kariwatekwen (Thanksgiving Address). Kay Olan (Ionataiewas), a masterful storyteller shared some traditional teaching stories, shortly followed by traditional singers Hennes Porter & Kenny Perkins who shared some social songs while traditional dancers shared the floor with our guests.
Performances by Tiokasin Ghosthorse & Matou were outstanding, and the films were well received in a comfortable cinema atmosphere. Many people came away with a new awareness of the indigenous peoples in their midst. An experience in the culture and traditions of the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse). Niawenkowa (Many Thanks) to you all for your generous efforts in support of the mission of Kanatsiohareke.
Kastowa by Bill Loran
The Benefit Concert at Caffe Lena on March 13, 2009, was a resounding success! We owe it all to our friends at Caffe Lena for their generous donation of the venue, and to Roy "Poncho" Hurd and Kay Olan for all of their efforts with the prep work that went into putting on a great show.
Roy "Poncho" Hurd performed some of his famous tunes and a hilarious story or two. Jesse Bruchac did a wonderful presentation on Wabanaki cultural traditions through story and song. Kay Olan shared a Haudenosaunee story handed down to her by Dave Fadden, & Tami Mitchell sang the "Mohawk Baby Song" which was written by Theresa "Bear" Fox, and sang a couple of Tom's favorites. The Akwesasne Women Singers did a beautiful job with several wonderful songs, and "Bear" what a voice! All in all, it was a fun time. Niawenkowa to you all for your love, friendship, and support of Kanatsiohareke!
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Walking the Same Land
About ten years ago a group of Aborigines from Australia visited the traditional Mohawk community of Kanatsiohareke.New York filmmakers Suzanne Jasper and Karl Shurman captured this unique meeting of the two cultures and created a charming 43 minute video.Many of us agree that it is the best footage ever done of an event at the community. The two groups – Australian Aborigines and Mohawks - share their traditional music and dance, as well as their cultural perspectives with each other.Both groups are committed to learning and living their traditions.For some, this commitment has helped them overcome the negative impact of residential school systems.For others, it has strengthened their recovery from substance abuse.Walking a more traditional path helps them survive emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually in this modern world. As the Australians dance in their traditional body paint, their movements evoke strong images of the animals from their continent.Later, Mohawks and Aborigines participate together in a Mohawk social.Although the dancing of each group differs greatly, the issues that they face in their lives have much in common.Sharing both their dance and their common challenges helps them form a powerful bond across the continents. Many people have expressed a desire to view this extraordinary film and so we are now very happy to announce that we are able to offer it for sale as a DVD.The cost is $15.00 with proceeds going towards helping the community of Kanatsiohareke continue its work of cultural revitalization. For copies, visit the Kanatsiohareke Craft Shop in season, or email us at info@mohawkcommunity.com
Details of the annual NYC event held at Inwood Hill Park
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