Walter Benedict started ironworking at the age of 17 and spent his career travelling the country to build skyscrapers. He said that ironworking was demanding, but just a job like any other. Read or listen to his full North Country at Work story here.
Bud-tender Kylee Mitchell Gibson packing cones for pre-rolled joints at the Six Bears Dispensary. In her hands is a device called a six-shooter or a bump box that allows people to pack multiple cones at a time. August 4, 2021. Akwesasne. Photo courtesy of Kylee Mitchell Gibson.
Artist Marlana Thompson Baker (left) with Talia Cook, who is modelling Thompson Baker’s jewelry and clothing at the Dress to Kilt fashion show. 2021. New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of Marlana Thompson Baker.
Marlana Thompson Baker beads edging onto one of her pieces. 2021. Akwesasne. Photo courtesy of Marlana Thompson Baker.
Talia Cook modelling an outfit and strawberry jewelry set made by Marlana Thompson Baker at the Dress to Kilt runway fashion show. 2021. New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of Marlana Thompson Baker.
Wayne Baker models Mohawk regalia made by Marlana Thompson Baker at the Dress to Kilt runway fashion show. 2021. New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of Marlana Thompson Baker.
Woodworker Kevin King stands next to a wooden cabinet he made. August 3, 2021. Akwesasne. Photo by Ana Williams-Bergen.
Tsiwahsontiio Beauvais (center), Tewenhniserathe Benedict (right), and two other students work on garden beds at the Akwesasne Freedom School. Akwesasne. 2017. Photo courtesy of the Akwesasne Freedom School.
Iewennokwas Huff using a traditional Mohawk pack basket to gather corn from the garden. Akwesasne. 2017. Photo courtesy of the Akwesasne Freedom School.
Teacher Iawentas Nanticoke (left), Ierennanihsaks Nanticoke (center) and Iaonhawinon, Akwesasne Freedom School alum, butcher, and chef (right) butcher a pig. Akwesasne. February 2019. Photo courtesy of the Akwesasne Freedom School.
