Kahnawà:ke, 29 Seskehkó:wa/September 2025
This milestone marks a decade of collaboration between the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC), Turtle Island Theatre, Kahnawà:ke Tourism and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke. Kanatahkwèn:ke reflects the rich culture, resilience, and creativity of the Kanien’kehá:ka people, while providing a
unified vision for cultural preservation and artistic expression.
“This name honors our past, embraces our present, and sets a powerful foundation for future generations, ” said Kawennanóron Lisa Phillips, Executive Director, KORLCC.“It’s more than a just a new building—this is a living space for storytelling, learning, and celebrating who we are.”
The logo was developed in partnership between the Building Committee, community members, and designed by local artist Teiowí:sonte Tommy Deer. Each element of the design was carefully chosen to represent the values and spirit of the community. Depicted by three antiquated longhouses in a circle bound by Teiohá:te (the Two Row Wampum), the logo commemorates our previous village, Kanatahkwèn:ke (where the village is picked up) that was situated in that region from 1696-1716. The river motif below the text is a reminder of our age-old connection to the river, as Kahnawa’kehó:non.
Kanatahkwèn:ke will host the new state of the art Kahnawà:ke Museum, continue to offer exhibitions, language revitalization programs, cultural workshops, youth arts initiatives, and live performances at our new modern Theatre —all under one roof and one mission: to strengthen and share Kanien’kehá:ka identity.
“I am proud of the name and logo of our beautiful project that has taken a decade to build, and decades before to dream and hope for. To me, it represents community, the people and protecting our language, culture and identity.”
For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:
Kawennanóron Lisa Phillips at lisa.phillips@korkahnawake.org / 450-638-0880 or
Kimberly Cross at kimberly.cross@kahnawaketourism.com / 450-635-2929
