About Us

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Ahkwesahsne Ratirennenhawi (Akwesasne Men's Singers) helps to increase the visibility of Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) peoples by presenting at surrounding colleges and universities to help raise awareness of Indigenous peoples.

Ahkwesahsne Ratirennenhawi was established in 2004 with 7 members, and has expanded over the years to a 10 members singing group. In recent years, Ahkwesahsne Ratirennenhawi has expanded their offerings to include teaching land-based practices like archery.

Meet Our Singers

Steven King

Founding member of the singing group and provides explanations of the history of songs and how to dance during socials. Steven is wolf clan and makes water drums and rattles.
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Ian ‘Tehanonhsake’ Clute

Founding member of the singing group and is one of the lead singers during socials. Ian is bear clan and is the owner of Two House Design-Crafters.
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Lelan ‘Tehanonsho:rons’ Clute

Founding member of the singing group. Lelan is bear clan makes turtle rattles, water drums, and horn rattles.
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Ronatines Day

Member of the singing group and is one of the lead singers during socials. Ronatines is bear clan and is an apprentice learning how to make rattles and water drums.
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Joe Clute

Member of the singing group and is turtle clan.
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Rawisaketskwas

Member of the singing group. Rawisaketskwas is bear clan and is an apprentice learning how to make rattles and water drums, and is an artist skilled at wood burning.
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Tahentishon Francis

Member of the singing group and is turtle clan.
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Rohahiio Jacobs

Member of the singing group and is bear clan.
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Kyle Jacobs

Member of the singing group and is snipe clan.
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Nihahsena’a Peters

Member of the singing group and is snipe clan.
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Damien Thompson

Apprentice member of the singing group and is snipe clan.
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Some of organizations we have worked with

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Meet Our Singers

Steven King

Ian ‘Tehanonhsake’ Clute

Lelan ‘Tehanonsho:rons’ Clute

Ronatines Day

Joe Clute

Rawisaketskwas

Tahentishon Francis

Rohahiio Jacobs

Kyle Jacobs

Nihahsena’a Peters

Damien Thompson

Some of organizations we have worked with

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