Akwesasne Akwesasne

Akwesasne - Definition

The Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne is a Mohawk Nation territory located across the intersection of the New York-Ontario-Quebec borders on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. It includes the mouths of both the Raquette River and the St. Regis River and a number islands in all three of the rivers.

Akwesasne Territory on St. Lawrence River

In New York, Akwesasne coincides with the St. Regis Indian Reservation.

The name Akwesasne means "Land Where the Partridge Drums."


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