Upcoming talk

For the 2025 Season​

All Lectures are free and open to the public!​​

Weaving Together The Past, Present, and Future of the Kanien'keha':ka (Mohawk People)

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Lake George Historical Association Museum
290 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Free Admission

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About the Speakers

Kay Ionataie:was Olan is a Mohawk educator, storyteller, and writer. With over 33 years of teaching experience in New York State, she has published widely on Haudenosaunee traditions and has recorded two collections of Mohawk stories. Her work has been featured in documentaries such as Stories to Remember and Harvest. She continues to share and preserve Haudenosaunee culture through her storytelling.

Tom Sakokwenionk:was Porter is a founder, spokesperson, and spiritual leader from the Mohawk Community of Kanatsiohareke. For over two decades he served as sub-chief of the Tehanakarine Chieftainship title, and he has dedicated his life to preserving the Mohawk language and traditional teachings. He has been recognized with numerous awards and honorary doctorates for his cultural leadership and publications.

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What to Expect
This talk will weave together stories, history, and teachings of the Kanien'keha':ka people, offering insight into the enduring values and traditions of the Haudenosaunee. It will be a unique opportunity to learn directly from two respected cultural voices about the past, present, and future of the Mohawk people.