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Karihwanoron: Precious Things

APR 18, 2017 · 14 MIN · DIR. ROXXAN WHITEBEAN

Documentary

Yagorihwanirats, a Mohawk child from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec, attends a unique and special school: Karihwanoron. It is a Mohawk immersion program that teaches Mohawk language, culture and philosophy. Yagorihwanirats is so excited to go to school that she never wants to miss a day – even if she is sick.

Cast

  • Wentenhawi Elijah

    Himself

  • Yahorihwanirats Shilling

    Herself

Crew

Writer

Roxxan Whitebean

Director of Photography

Josh Usheroff

Editor

Susan Shanks

Producer

Roxxan Whitebean