Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Mohawk Institute
Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 8, 2023
1. The Mohawk Institute Marker
The Mohawk Institute was established in 1831 for children of the Six Nations Iroquois living on the Grand River. Pupils from other native communities in Ontario attended the school as well. Like all Canadian residential schools, the Mohawk Institute tried to assimilate its students into the rapidly growing Euro-Canadian society. To that end, it disregarded native cultural traditions and stressed instead Christian teachings, English-language instruction, and manual labour skills. This building was constructed in 1904 after fire destroyed the previous school. When the Institute closed in 1970 the building reverted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. It then became a centre for the renaissance of First Nations cultures.
Ontario Heritage Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario
L'Institut Mohawk est établi en 1831 à l'intention des enfants iroquois des Six Nations vivant le long de la rivière Grand. L'école reçoit aussi des élèves d'autres communautés autochtones de l'Ontario. Comme tous les pensionnats canadiens, l'Institut
this page online
Fondation du patrimoine ontarien, an organisme de gouvernement de l'Ontario
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 43° 7.649′ N, 80° 14.45′ W. Marker is in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County. Marker is on Mohawk Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the Woodlands Cultural Centre, approx. 200m from the Mohawk Street entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2W9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow
![The Mohawk Institute Marker [français] image. Click for full size.](Photos7/742/Photo742381.jpg?882023103300PM "The Mohawk Institute Marker [français]. Click for full size.")
Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 8, 2023
2. The Mohawk Institute Marker [français]
Also see . . .
1. Woodland Cultural Centre website.
The Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve, promote and strengthen Indigenous language, culture, art and history; bringing the story of the Hodinohsho:ni people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs.(Submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
2. The Canadian Encyclopedia - Residential Schools in Canada.
The last residential school closed in 1996. Since then, former students have demanded recognition and restitution, resulting in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement in 2007 and a formal public apology by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2008. In total, an estimated 150,000 First Nation, Inuit, and Métis children attended(Submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)residential schools.Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 8, 20233. The Mohawk Institute Marker
Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 8, 2023
4. Wooodland Cultural Centre (location of the Mohawk Institute)
circa 1932
5. The Mohawk Institute ca 1932
Source: Algoma University archives
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
