Join us for celebration of and fundraiser for The Akwesasne Freedom School (Kanienʼkehá:ka, Mohawk Nation), featuring music by Theresa “Bear” Fox, Kontiwennenha:wi (Akwesasne Women Singers), elder Tom Porter (Sakokwenionkwas), and more. A wonderful opportunity to experience and support the Kanienʼkehá:ka (Mohawk) community.
The Akwesasne Freedom School (AFS) based in Upstate NY emerged as a center of Mohawk cultural resurgence in 1979 and continues to play a critical role in revitalizing the rich and diverse language and culture within the community of Akwesasne. It is a model of self-determination and best practices in language and cultural revitalization. AFS provides Mohawk immersion education, beginning each day with the Thanksgiving address, which forms the foundation of their culturally-rooted curriculum. This event will raise money and awareness for the school and celebrate local Indigeneity through Mohawk music, storytelling, and dance.
Gates open at 4:00pm | Performance begins at 5:00pm
