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Karihwanoron: Precious Things

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

201714m0.0out of 100 votes

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.

Directed by Roxxan Whitebean

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Wentenhawi Elijah

Himself

Yahorihwanirats Shilling

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