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The '''Kahnawake Mohawk Territory''' (''Caughnawaga'') is an [[Indian reserve]] on the south shore of the [[St. Lawrence River]] in [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It has been a [[Mohawk]] settlement since 1719. |
The '''Kahnawake Mohawk Territory''' (''Caughnawaga'') is an [[Indian reserve]] on the south shore of the [[St. Lawrence River]] in [[Quebec]], [[Canada]], about 10 km from [[Montreal]]. It has been a [[Mohawk]] settlement since 1719. |
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Kahnawake has an area of 4,805 hectares |
Kahnawake has an area of 4,805 hectares. With a population of 7,162, it is the largest [[Native American]] village in Quebec. Mohawk [[ironworker]]s from Kahnawake are considered experts in the construction of [[skyscraper]]s. |
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[[Category:Canadian Indian reserves]] |
[[Category:Canadian Indian reserves]] |
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Revision as of 13:18, 29 August 2004
The Kahnawake Mohawk Territory (Caughnawaga) is an Indian reserve on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada, about 10 km from Montreal. It has been a Mohawk settlement since 1719.
Kahnawake has an area of 4,805 hectares. With a population of 7,162, it is the largest Native American village in Quebec. Mohawk ironworkers from Kahnawake are considered experts in the construction of skyscrapers.