Native American history and culture take on new meaning with the use of this educational resource. Iroquois artists have "made it" in mainstream popular culture while not turning their backs on their own Native culture. Robbie Robertson (Mohawk) played with "The Band" and is now a solo artist, Charlie Hill (Oneida) is a comedian who has written for sitcoms like "Roseanne", Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida) is a Grammy-nominated recording artist. This kit includes a CD by Robertson, a video on Hill's life, and a book co-written by Shenandoah.

Objects in the kit include a barrette beaded with a popular sports-related logo, a leather pouch with porcupine quill embroidery,a coffee cup and a full-sized flag that are contemporary expressions of a wampum belt that has held weighty significance for the Iroquois people since hundreds of years before European settlement in North America.

Chosen for their accuracy and authentic information, educational resources include books, videos, and posters that illustrate Native American history and culture from an Akwesasne Mohawk perspective.

• Learn about recent great Mohawk athletes in Akwesasne Lacrosse.
• Read about the Iroquois meaning of marriage.
• See a taped interview with a Mohawk midwife.
• Research the legal rights of Native Americans.
• Watch Iroquois dances on videotape.

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Available to schools and other organizations for rental periods of one month. To rent a kit, contact the Akwesasne Museum 321 State Rte 37, Hogansburg, NY 13655, ph. 518-358-2461, fax 518-358-2649 or akwmuse@northnet.org $50.plus shipping and a $25.deposit (US funds)

The customer is responsible for all shipping costs, insurance and replacement of any lost or damaged goods. The security deposit will be returned to the customer by the Akwesasne Museum upon receipt of each returned and undamaged educational kit.