This article presents a women's group; Kontiwennenha:Wi, who sing in their native language; Kanyen'kéha. The songs promote and preserve their culture and show their vision about Mother Earth. They founded the Akwesasne Freedom School (https://freedom-school.org/) that is an language immersion school where they teach their traditions and inspire t revitalize their language to future generations.
ELP Language
Kanienʼkéha (Mohawk)
ELP Categories
Language Revitalization, Education, and Learning
Language in the Community
Language in Society
Resource Types
News Story
Country
USA
Media Image
Placeholder 4
Audience
Community
Teachers (primary school)
Everyone
Tag
Immersion Education
Language Learning and Teaching
Programs, Initiatives, and Organizations
Primary/Elementary School
URL
https://festival.si.edu/blog/kontiwennenha-wi-women-singers?mc_cid=886e9a30d1