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Jun 3, 2022 · That culture of Ironwork comes to life in Sky Dancers' ironworker scene.Industrial beats that incorporate the sound of metal being hammered play over top men singing in Mohawk, while the dancers ...
An exhibition of tintype photographs by artist Melissa Cacciola introduced some of the Native American Mohawk ironworkers, renowned for the ability to work fearlessly at great heights, who helped build the Twin Towers, aided rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero, and worked to rebuild the new World Trade Center site.
Their Algonquian -speaking neighbors (and competitors), the people of Muh-heck Haeek Ing ("food area place"), the Mohicans, referred to the people of Ka-nee-en Ka as Maw Unk Lin, meaning "bear people". The Dutch heard and wrote this term as Mohawk, and also referred to the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka as Egil or Maqua .
For over a century, Mohawk ironworkers have been shaping our skylines. Leah and Falen look into the contributions these workers have made in Canada and beyond, including their crucial role in the aftermath of 9/11.
Cacciola’s photographs are a powerful testament to the shared history of the Mohawk ironworkers and the World Trade Center site. Find out more about the exhibition and the artworks on view, and learn more about planning your visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. By 9/11 Memorial Staff
Nov 19, 2021 · Background. The 2015 Native American $1 Coin commemorates the contributions of the Kahnawake Mohawk and Mohawk Akwesasne communities to “high iron” construction work and the building of New York City skyscrapers. American Indians have become legendary figures in hazardous occupations.
Sep 7, 2021 · Sep 07, 2021 — Mohawk ironworkers from Akwesasne helped build the World Trade Center. They also watched as the buildings were destroyed, and then helped in the dangerous cleanup.
