The Mohawks of North America

The Mohawk River Valley is a land of rich forests, rolling hills, and beautiful lakes and rivers in eastern North America. It is also the ancestral homeland of the Mohawk people, a proud Native American group. The Mohawks have lived in the valley for thousands of years. They planted fields of beans, corn and squash. They hunted in the area’s woodlands and fished its waters. They made houses, clothing, and tools from the natural items that surround them.
In The Mohawks of North America, you’ll see how the Mohawks lived in harmony with the land, animals, and people who surrounded them. You’ll learn about their arts, tools, and traditions. You’ll also find out what happened when Europeans arrived in Mohawk territory in the 1600’s. The coming of the Europeans changed Mohawk life – many of the old ways were lost. Discover how the modern Mohawks are working hard to revive their cultural traditions and to preserve the ways of their ancestors.