Mohawk Caughnawaga Museum Location: Kahnawake, Quebec — Not Fonda, NY

The Mohawk Caughnawaga Museum (also known as the Mohawk Museum of Kahnawake) is located in Kahnawake, a Mohawk (Kanien'kehá:ka) community on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, in Quebec, Canada — approximately 15 km (9 mi) southwest of Montreal.

Clarifying the Confusion

• Fonda, New York is home to the Fonda Historical Society and sites related to the Caughnawaga (Kahnawake) Mohawk village that existed there in the 1600s — before the community relocated to Quebec after the 1667–1670 period.
• The National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine in Fonda honors the "Lily of the Mohawks," who lived at Caughnawaga (Fonda) before moving to Kahnawake.

Visiting the Museum in Kahnawake

The museum showcases Mohawk history, culture, archaeology, and the community's continuity. Check kahnawakemuseum.com or contact the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake for hours, tours, and protocols (photography restrictions may apply).

Respect: Kahnawake is a living Indigenous community, not a tourist attraction. Follow local guidelines.