That is a very ignorant comment. The majority of Americans are of European descent. Our ancestors did speak a European language. Only a very small minority of Americans are descendants of any Native American society. While this is an extremely unfortunately outcome of the European colonialism. With that argument, Europeans shouldn't even speak Indo-European languages as they all had languages prior to the expansion of Indo-European northward from India.
@Seanconley08 True. plus, dont forget there are europeans who speak non-indo european languages too, hungarians, finns, samis and basques are some of them.
Shekon.It's great to hear you speaking Kanienkeha.I am a German and be learning your language,because some of my Friends are Kahnawakeronon.Niawen ko:wa!
This is wonderful! I had read about the Mohawk language and the heart-breakingly difficult but elegant grammar, but this is the first time I ever heard it. It sounds beautiful!
I hope your language will be passed down generation after generation and continue to thrive.
Very moving, enthralling even. This is the year 2010, and I can still listen to Iroquois speaking their fascinating language. Not all is lost! Let's hope that many other young Mohawks will manage to go on speaking their tongue, like the young lady in this video. Three cheers for her!
Very interesting to hear this beautiful language spoken by its people.
It is interesting to note that although thousands of miles away geographically the language resembles Japanese in the pronunciation of vowels and syllables.
It is so important to preserve the language and pronunciation for future generations. This is a wonderful video project.
this should be your peoples first lanuage, cause you're not european and you dont live in europe, so a european language shouldnt be the primary language....you guys still have a chance, my peoples language was lost to time after years of rape by spaniards
Interesting I'm not Mohawk but I'm trying to learn a few phrases for a cartoon I'm working on. I like to work with international afairs and see how close together I can bring the cultures of the world. I hope my future cartoon will help to presearve your beautiful language and culture. Nia:wen and onen.
Nia:wen ki wahi wa'taskwahsyonkwenh ne kanyenkehaka owennashona.Tyotkon katerihwayenhsta onkwehonweneha tahnon ne'e tsi she:ken yah hothenen te wakaterye:ntare.teyonkwatonhontsyonni senha e:so ne teyo:iaks tahnon ayakwatkahtho kahiaton o:ni katon tkakonte tesewennateni[akwe:kon]. O:nen ki wahi tsi niyore:kwe tentsitewatatken,i:i Rathahon:ni
O:nen kati a:re she:ken o:ya,this short vid is an excellent learning tool,keep them coming on you tube where all the mohawk communitys with language programs will have access to them.And don't forget to translate the words also,if we did'nt need the translation we would'nt need the video.Nia:wenkowa,i:i Rathahon:ni
@shooshoobob1
That is a very ignorant comment. The majority of Americans are of European descent. Our ancestors did speak a European language. Only a very small minority of Americans are descendants of any Native American society. While this is an extremely unfortunately outcome of the European colonialism. With that argument, Europeans shouldn't even speak Indo-European languages as they all had languages prior to the expansion of Indo-European northward from India.
Seanconley08 2 weeks ago
@Seanconley08 True. plus, dont forget there are europeans who speak non-indo european languages too, hungarians, finns, samis and basques are some of them.
GodOfUnbelief 1 week ago
Niawen:kowa! Oneh, Karontes
revthom1 1 month ago
Man I feel riped off! I wasnt taught my mohawk language. my grandmother knows but would not teach her children. Sad Sad
ver123ist 8 months ago
Tóta is slang :P Shé:kon Skennen'ká:wa ken?
Oh nahò:ten iesá:iats? :)
xI3elialx 1 year ago
Everyone living in Eastern New York State
should be thrilled to be connected to Mohawk history, culture and language.
For those of you in other parts of New York State, there is a Nation for you to connect with.
For all upstate people, our DNA is Iroquois.
Discover the 6 Nations!
chrisnphil 1 year ago
Shekon.It's great to hear you speaking Kanienkeha.I am a German and be learning your language,because some of my Friends are Kahnawakeronon.Niawen ko:wa!
wahattoke1 1 year ago
@wahattoke1
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Kanientakeron 1 year ago
This is wonderful! I had read about the Mohawk language and the heart-breakingly difficult but elegant grammar, but this is the first time I ever heard it. It sounds beautiful!
I hope your language will be passed down generation after generation and continue to thrive.
yugandali 1 year ago
Is there a reserve that we can come visit and live on to learn?
eddiedaskull 1 year ago
when i was young i went to a mohawk school
megarobert164 1 year ago
Very moving, enthralling even. This is the year 2010, and I can still listen to Iroquois speaking their fascinating language. Not all is lost! Let's hope that many other young Mohawks will manage to go on speaking their tongue, like the young lady in this video. Three cheers for her!
Hellinophilos 1 year ago 3
well done. Miss everybody on the reserve and at the golf club
Alex from San Francisco
amsitv 2 years ago
I find it touching when the elder lady helps the younger in pronounciation and words. Keep it alive.
martinho514 2 years ago 9
Very interesting to hear this beautiful language spoken by its people.
It is interesting to note that although thousands of miles away geographically the language resembles Japanese in the pronunciation of vowels and syllables.
It is so important to preserve the language and pronunciation for future generations. This is a wonderful video project.
sistersuetube 3 years ago 3
this should be your peoples first lanuage, cause you're not european and you dont live in europe, so a european language shouldnt be the primary language....you guys still have a chance, my peoples language was lost to time after years of rape by spaniards
shooshoobob1 3 years ago 7
Interesting I'm not Mohawk but I'm trying to learn a few phrases for a cartoon I'm working on. I like to work with international afairs and see how close together I can bring the cultures of the world. I hope my future cartoon will help to presearve your beautiful language and culture. Nia:wen and onen.
GodblesstheCutieclub 3 years ago
thank you Nia:wen. Help bring back our language
jacoblaze 3 years ago
teyenonhsa'tarihen'takwatsterahon'tsistahstarahthe'tahkwa
jacoblaze 3 years ago 2
Kwe Kwe Auntie and Kariwakaste!!!
Katsitsahawi 3 years ago 2
Oh nahòten' yontatyats?
kylewitherspoon 3 years ago 2
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jeineralejandro 3 years ago
Go girls!
MarionD1977 3 years ago 2
Nia:wen ki wahi wa'taskwahsyonkwenh ne kanyenkehaka owennashona.Tyotkon katerihwayenhsta onkwehonweneha tahnon ne'e tsi she:ken yah hothenen te wakaterye:ntare.teyonkwatonhontsyonni senha e:so ne teyo:iaks tahnon ayakwatkahtho kahiaton o:ni katon tkakonte tesewennateni[akwe:kon]. O:nen ki wahi tsi niyore:kwe tentsitewatatken,i:i Rathahon:ni
RATHAHONNI 3 years ago
O:nen kati a:re she:ken o:ya,this short vid is an excellent learning tool,keep them coming on you tube where all the mohawk communitys with language programs will have access to them.And don't forget to translate the words also,if we did'nt need the translation we would'nt need the video.Nia:wenkowa,i:i Rathahon:ni
RATHAHONNI 3 years ago
Ioianere! I:'i o:ni aksotha ne Konwaronhiawi, tanon iontiara'se:'a ne Karihwakatste. Kwe: Tota! Kwe: Karihwakatste! Kehte ki:ken.
Nonplusser 3 years ago