Rotiwennakéhte Ionterihwaienhstáhkhwa​

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Rotiwennakéhte Ionterihwaienhstáhkhwa

Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School is a community-focused school located in Kanehsatà:ke, on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka people. Dedicated to students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, the school provides a safe and nurturing environment where Kanien’kehá:ka language, culture, and values are woven into everyday learning. Rotiwennakéhte supports the development of confident, curious, and culturally grounded young learners.

more than just a school...

Our mission

The mission of Rotiwennakéhte lonterihwaienhstéhkhwa is to teach our children our Kanien’kehéka language. The Kanien’kehéka language has in its possession, respect, knowledge, culture, emotions, beliefs, and nurturing. It is the will of Rotiwennakéhte lonterihwaienhstéhkhwa School that the children will learn to their fullest potential and become positive contributing members of Kanien’kehéka society for all time.


A school that offers a caring, supportive family type environment where children learn who they are as Kanien’kehéka people. Our school is located under the pines in the heart of Kanehsatà:ke. The Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Territory is located in the south-western part of the province of Quebec alongside the beautiful Lake of Two Mountains. We have an enclosed playground. There are even the occasional deer sightings.


We at Rotiwennakehte Immersion / Aronhiatékha School are here to prepare your Child for a successful future. Our mission is to provide a challenging academic program which children develop their potential. We incorporate their cultural identity, promote respect for self, others and community and deliver our program within a safe, nurturing environment. We have groupings in cycles rather than grades as suggested by the Quebec Education Reform. Our students have 2 years to develop and master the competencies for each cycle. Our program of studies is comparable to the Q.E.P and we include Mohawk Language & Culture. We have a program that is based on everyday life.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a safe, caring, and culturally rich environment that will ensure success for all students, foster a strong sense of self as a Kanienkeha:ka, and a positive outlook for their future.

Our Values

  • Respect,
  • Honesty
  • Perseverance
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