A Brief History of the Kanienkeha:ka of Akwesasne [S-25-9]
| Presenter: | Katrina Oakes-Herne |
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| Location: | Potsdam Civic Center: Community Meeting Room (2 Park St.) |
| Classes: | 1 Session 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Mon 10:00 AM 05/05 |
| Status: | CLOSED |
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Even in modern times, what you learn in history class is often one-sided, and most likely from the point of view of the oppressor. The tales of the conquering Hero, some may say. For the people of Akwesasne that story is far different than what you may have heard growing up, and that is, if you have been taught anything about the people at all. This class is a brief history lesson told from the point of view of the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse), with focus on the Kanienkeha:ka (Mohawk) of Akwesasne more specifically.
Katrina Oakes-Herne is the Community Outreach Worker for the Seeds of Resiliency Program with the Seven Dancers Coalition and a Cultural Educator for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Healing to Wellness Court. She was previously the Traditional Support Worker for the SRMT Department of Social Services. Not only does she carry degrees in Social Work, Addictions and Cultural Counseling Katrina is able to bring her life time of traditional learning and knowledge to the table.
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