Tyowennatyerénhton First Words Family Omakayas and her family remain

Omakayas and her family remain positive and strong as they pack their belongings and set off in their canoes for unknown territory

The 25th anniversary of a historically significant collection

She has worked with First Nations elders and cultural specialists in northwestern North America for over 50 years

”—Syex̱wáliya Ann Whonnock

This story captures the childhood experiences of two sisters as they appreciate their Northern environment

Tyowennatyerénhton First Words Family Omakayas and her family remainTyowennatyernhton First Words is an introductory Kanyenkha (Mohawk) English vocabulary book celebrating the language, land, and culture of the Mohawk people. Accompanied by captivating photographs, numbers, colours, feelings, traditional foods, and other aspects of the natural world important to the Haudenosaunee come alive on the page, engaging families, teachers, students, and readers of all ages to explore the beauty of the Kanyenkha language. An