| Wahta Mohawks was established in 1881, when a group of Protestant Mohawks moved from their original home in Oka, Quebec due to religious, civil and economic differences. An agreement was reached with Catholic Priests whereby the Protestant group of the Oka community would move to the Muskoka district in the spring of 1882; the people instead chose to move in the fall of 1881 and arrived in October just in time for winter. |
Life was tough. Subsistence farming, trapping and work in the logging camps were a way of life. Many have had to move from the community for economic reasons but still consider Wahta home. Recently Wahta Mohawks completed a history book that outlines a complete historical narration from the elders themselves. They are available for sale at the administration building. Please visit our links page for more information on aboriginal history.
Please e-mail the administration hall if you would like a copy of our history book. |
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