Documentary 04/18/2017 14m

Karihwanoron: Precious Things (2017)

"A small community bands together around a Mohawk immersion school they founded to keep their language alive."

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Yagorihwanirats, a Mohawk child from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec, attends a unique and special school: Karihwanoron. It is a Mohawk immersion program that teaches Mohawk language, culture and philosophy. Yagorihwanirats is so excited to go to school that she never wants to miss a day – even if she is sick.

Roxxan Whitebean

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Roxxan Whitebean

Writer