ohawk

ohawk, also known as "O'hawk" or "o'hawke", is a term sometimes used informally to refer to members of the Mohawk Nation. The Mohawk are one of the original Indigenous peoples of North America and are one of the six constituent nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy. Their traditional territory encompasses parts of present-day eastern Ontario and Quebec in Canada, and northeastern New York in the United States.

The term "ohawk" is a phonetic or colloquial rendering of the nation's name. It is important to note that the preferred and formal name for the people is Mohawk. The Mohawk language, Kanien'kéha, is part of the Iroquoian language family. Historically, the Mohawk have been known for their warrior traditions and their significant role in the fur trade. Today, Mohawk communities continue to maintain their cultural heritage and governance structures. They are active in various social, economic, and political spheres.