Akwesasne Travel

01/10/2025

12/20/2024

The Akwesasne Cultural Center Museum & Giftshop has a wonderful variety of gifts at every price range! Stop in to check out their selection of clay pots, books, wampum and beaded earrings, splint baskets and ornaments, apparel, art prints, Every Child Matters items, mini lacrosse sticks, and more.

12/20/2024

Looking to give more EXPERIENCES this holiday season? Akwesasne Travel offers seven Indigenous experiences hosted by members of our Mohawk community, all masters in their respective fields.

🔥 Join Fire Loom Creations founder Kelly Back inside her cozy cabin and learn how she uses centuries-old beading techniques to create art pieces and custom belts full of symbolism and stories. With her help, you'll bead your own cuff with a design inspired by the Two Row wampum belt!

More about this Mohawk cultural experience:
👉🏼 https://akwesasne.travel/fire-loom/

Inquire about this and other tours:
📱 (518) 358-4238
📧 [email protected]
www.akwesasne.travel

12/18/2024

📣 The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is excited to share the highly anticipated “Origin List 2025” feature within the December 2024/January 2025 Issue of Wanderlust Travel Magazine, the U.K.’s oldest travel magazine. The Origin List invites travelers to step into a world of rich traditions and ancient knowledge by exploring 50 unforgettable experiences crafted by Indigenous communities. These immersive encounters invite you to encounter diverse cultures and landscapes while supporting a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to travel.

💡Several months in the making, AIANTA’s CEO Sherry L Rupert served on the advisory committee of Origin List 2025 where she represented Indigenous tourism in the U.S. among a global committee of Indigenous associations to include Discover Aboriginal Experiences, ATTA - African Travel & Tourism Association, Embratur Brasil, Indigenous Tourism Canada, NZ Māori Tourism, and the Sámi Parliament of Finland.

🎉 Featured on the Original List for Indigenous experiences in North America - U.S. Indigenous tourism includes AIANTA members Akwesasne Travel, Tatanka Rez Tourz, Sun Tours, Choctaw Cultural Center, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Shash Dine' Eco-Retreat: A Glamping Hotel, and Kodiak Brown Bear Center & Lodge.

🌎 Wanderlust is the UK’s leading travel magazine, taking the road less traveled since 1993. It is available in the USA, Canada and in over 70 countries around the world. With a strong and rapidly growing digital presence, wanderlustmagazine.com delivers thousands of articles and attracts over 12 million visitors a year, alongside 180,000+ social media followers. Wanderlust is now the most-read UK travel magazine with the highest average circulation across and print and digital, and continues to pioneer coverage of authentic, responsible and sustainable travel.

🔗 Full story here: https://bit.ly/49Eozeq

12/17/2024

Looking to give more EXPERIENCES this holiday season? Akwesasne Travel offers seven Indigenous experiences hosted by members of our Mohawk community, all masters in their respective fields.

🥍 Join Lacrosse Hall of Famer Lewis Mitchell inside his wooden lacrosse stick factory and witness this rare Haudenosaunee artform up close. Traditional sticks have been part of the Creator's game since time immemorial, and part of Akwesasne's storied lacrosse legacy for many generations!

More about "From Log to Lacrosse Stick":
👉🏼 https://akwesasne.travel/traditional-lacrosse-stick-making/

Inquire about this and other tours:
📱 (518) 358-4238
📧 [email protected]

12/16/2024

Thank you Wanderlust Travel Magazine for including Akwesasne Travel in your first-ever The Origin List! Indigenous tourism offers meaningful and sustainable experiences in ways that empower, not exploit, our communities. Niá:wen American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) for representing and recommending Akwesasne Travel! ✊🏼

🔗 The Origin List 2025
https://bit.ly/49Eozeq

Step into a world of rich traditions and ancient knowledge by exploring 50 unforgettable experiences crafted by Indigenous communities. These immersive encounters invite you to encounter diverse cultures and landscapes while supporting a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to travel…

12/08/2024

Join us Sunday, Dec. 8 for a Holiday Market celebrating local and Native-made fine art, beadwork, handcrafted gifts, treats and much more!

11 am to 3 pm
📍Mohawk Bingo Palace at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
873 State Route 37

🎟️ Free admission

🛍️ 60 Vendors!

Chrisjohn Arts LLC
Aboriginal Inspirations by Debra
Kahionwinehshon Art
Photography by Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders
TotaMa's Baskets
Wahí:ia Art & Design
Dukon Harris Artwork
Alex Jacobs/Flint Productions
Snipe Clan Botanicals
Bright Flower Creations
Tota’s Homemade Treats / Watkins
Divalissa’s Popcorn & Unique Creations
Kenna’s Cookies
Mohawk Freeze
Cody's Cakes
AP Beadwork
King Crafts
Sunflower Designs
Angela Thompson
Mumma T's Beads
PieaceMaker Designs
Crafting Sisters
Family Tradition
Cindy Lazore
Busy Beeder
Debbie Cook-Jacobs
Talking Eagle Crafts
Destiny Thomas Designs
Dinker Laughing
Dropping Flowers
Sunday Beading
KnH Sports
HJacobs Designs
Snipe Clan Sisters Beadwork
Iako’nheksí:io’s - She Has Pretty Ribbons
Kononkwe
Wahterrio Nice Basket Design
Northern Lights Trading Post
K's Kreations
Art by Kat
Kay Adams
Iowisonkioh Kreationz
Leah Smoke
Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook
The Essence of Me
Bear Roots Studio
Wariiá:nen’s Designs
Missy Conners
Small Feather Empire
Redtail Drummer Designs
Beads by Bush
Oak Flower Design Co.
Created For You
Autumn Jock
Andrew’s Corner
Crazy Daisy Floral Studio
Cheyenne Lazore
Akwesasne Travel

12/05/2024

Join us on Sunday, Dec. 8 for a Holiday Market celebrating local and Native-made fine art, beadwork, handcrafted gifts, treats and more!

11am to 3 pm
Mohawk Bingo Palace at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
873 State Route 37
Free admission

60 Vendors!

Chrisjohn Arts LLC
Aboriginal Inspirations by Debra
Kahionwinehshon Art
Photography by Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders
TotaMa's Baskets
Wahí:ia Art & Design
Dukon Harris Artwork
Alex Jacobs/Flint Productions
Snipe Clan Botanicals
Bright Flower Creations
Tota’s Homemade Treats / Watkins
Divalissa’s Popcorn & Unique Creations
Kenna’s Cookies
Mohawk Freeze
Cody's Cakes
AP Beadwork
King Crafts
Sunflower Designs
Angela Thompson
Mumma T's Beads
PieaceMaker Designs
Crafting Sisters
Family Tradition
Cindy Lazore
Busy Beeder
Debbie Cook-Jacobs
Talking Eagle Crafts
Destiny Thomas Designs
Dinker Laughing
Dropping Flowers
Sunday Beading
KnH Sports
HJacobs Designs
Snipe Clan Sisters Beadwork
Iako’nheksí:io’s - She Has Pretty Ribbons
Kononkwe
Wahterrio Nice Basket Design
Northern Lights Trading Post
K's Kreations
Art by Kat
Kay Adams
Iowisonkioh Kreationz
Leah Smoke
Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook
The Essence of Me
Bear Roots Studio
Wariiá:nen’s Designs
Missy Conners
Small Feather Empire
Redtail Drummer Designs
Beads by Bush
Oak Flower Design Co.
Created For You
Autumn Jock
Andrew’s Corner
Crazy Daisy Floral Studio
Cheyenne Lazore
Akwesasne Travel

11/23/2024

Happening today!

*Free Comic Book Giveaway*

Ryan Little:
is a comic and TV writer who wrote for the Marvel Studios series What If…?, creator of Kahhori for Marvel Studios and Story Editor of the Emmy Winning I Am Groot.

Arihhonni David:
is an illustrator and storyteller from the Akwesasne territory and a member of the Haudenosaunee Kanienkehaka(Mohawk) people. Growing up with the legends and imagery of the Haudenosaunee people, he developed a visual mind and love of art. He is the author-illustrator of the I Like to Read® books Who Will Win? and The Good Game. Co-Writer on Kahhori: Reshaper of Worlds.

11/22/2024

Congratulations, Carrie!
🎯 Art X Culture X Education

11/22/2024

Akwesasne, Kanien'kéha for "land where the partridge drums," rests along the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Three nations--Mohawk, United States, and Canada--meet right here. In fact, this Akwesasne waterway is where New York, Quebec and Ontario converge.

Akwesasró:non have maintained a special connection to this beautiful riverway for countless generations, relying on it for sustenance, protection, transportation, inspiration, and recreation.

Through cultural tourism, visitors can support preservation efforts like language revitalization, traditional arts, food sovereignty, and more.

👉🏼 Visit www.Akwesasne.Travel to learn more about our cultural tours and beautiful community.

11/21/2024

Niá:wen | Thank you Travel + Leisure for highlighting our Mohawk cultural experiences for the 16 million travelers their brand reaches each month! November’s Discoveries section features Chill Baskets, Snipe Clan Botanicals, Sunflower Herball Wellness, Fire Loom Creations, and Ionte’s Cornbread.

Generosity of spirit has always been our way—book your tours and experience it for yourself!

❓ Tour inquires: [email protected]
👉🏼 Visit us at www.akwesasne.travel

🖊️ Writer: Karen Gardiner
📸 Photos: Kyrie Ransom, Carrie Hill

11/19/2024

You may be familiar with generic terms like Indian, American Indian, Native American, First Nations or Aboriginal. However, Native nations are diverse and have hundreds of distinct languages. Having the opportunity to learn what we call ourselves, and why, is just one reason cultural tourism exists.

When visiting our lands, a good question to ask your host is "What do you call yourselves?" It can open up an amazing dialogue and lead to a meaningful connection between cultures.

We are Akwesasró:non, the people of Akwesasne. We call ourselves and our Indigenous relatives Onkwehón:we, the original people. Our language is Kanien'kéha.

👉🏼 Here are some common terms you might hear, with a brief explanation of the meanings and origins:
https://akwesasne.travel/our-stories/important-terms-and-explanations/

➕ Be greeted with the Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen, "Words Before All Else," at the Akwesasne Cultural Center Museum:
https://akwesasne.travel/a-cultural-tour/

11/15/2024

We’re absolutely thrilled to see Fire Loom Creations’ cultural tour in this gift guide curated by The Wall Street Journal!

“We love helping our guests make their cuffs,” says host Kelly Back, owner of the traditional loom beading business. “It’s so exciting to see how proud they are when they’re finished! I’m glad the experience is resonating with visitors.”

Akwesasne Travel helps travelers seeking meaningful connections to our Mohawk community, art, and culture through experiential tourism!

👉🏽 Learn about Kelly’s tour:
https://akwesasne.travel/fire-loom/

🎅🏽 Giving the gift of travel?
See more cultural tours at https://akwesasne.travel/
Inquire at [email protected]

🗞️ Read the full article:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/WP-WSJ-0002198924?st=RqhXtw&reflink=article_copyURL_share

11/11/2024

We honor our Veterans and their legacy of service to our homelands.

Akwesasne is home to 24 Kanien'kéha speaking code talkers who helped allied forces achieve victory in World War II.

They were part of an elite group of 500+ Indigenous soldiers deployed during WWII to create coded messages in their languages, codes that remain unbroken to this day. The operation was so top secret that veterans who returned home rarely spoke of their experiences, even after the program was declassified in 1968.

The Mohawk code talkers of Akwesasne were properly recognized in 2016. Their families were presented Congressional Silver Medals during a historic ceremony attended by several hundred dignitaries, veterans, active duty service members, and proud Akwesasró:non. The star of the celebration was Levi Oakes, Akwesasne's last living WWII code talker. He received his medal amid a joyous ovation.

Levi peacefully passed away in 2019 at the age of 94. We continue to honor him, our Mohawk Code Talkers, and all veterans. Niá:wen (thank you) for your courageous service.

📸 WWII veterans Jack Leaf, Levi Oakes and Barney Rourke at the 2017 dedication of the Akwesasne Veterans Memorial at Generations Park. Jack, at 100, is Akwesasne's last surviving WWII vet and a beloved member of our community.

👉🏼 Respect, Honor, Gratitude, Bravery
https://akwesasne.travel/our-stories/akwesasne-military-service-and-veterans/

👉🏼 More about Levi Oakes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW2CHciPsPI

Photo: Marsha White

11/08/2024

A beautiful moment! The Akwesasne Art Market’s 2024 Best of Show piece, “Ohenton Karihwatekwen,” was made by Kelly and Tyson Back and their children. We’re so proud that their stunning belt will have a forever home at the Akwesasne Cultural Center. Congratulations!

👉🏽 Would you love to learn more about how this belt was made? Follow Fire Loom Creations, and check out their cultural tour experience, The Art and Beauty of Beaded Belts:
https://akwesasne.travel/fire-loom/