Tekarontakeh delaronde

My Story

Tekarontakeh Paul Delaronde is a Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) from the Wolf Clan, widely recognized as a pivotal culture and language holder, activist, and community organizer dedicated to Kanien’kehá:ka sovereignty and cultural preservation.

Background and Expertise

• Cultural and Linguistic Foundation: Raised in Quebec, he grew up speaking the aboriginal language at home, instructed by his traditionalist grandparents from Kahnawà:ke. This upbringing provided him with a profound and authoritative understanding of Kanien’kehá:ka traditional ways of life, thought, and language. He is respected as a knowledge keeper regarding the traditional teachings of his people, including the Great Law of Peace (Kaianerehkó:wa).

• Sovereignty Advocacy and Activism: Delaronde is an influential figure and leader within the Rotihsken'rakéhte' (Mohawk Warrior Society). He is credited with rekindling and organizing the Warrior Society and has been involved in major struggles and movements focused on reclaiming Native lands and asserting self-determination since the early 1970s.

• Thought Leadership and Publications: He has contributed to the contemporary discourse on Indigenous resistance and sovereignty, including his role as a contributor to the book, The Mohawk Warrior Society: A Handbook on Sovereignty and Survival.

• Community Development: Delaronde has been associated with the community of Ganiengeh (in the Mohawks Territory) where he focused on specialized farming projects. This work included utilizing hydroponics and Indigenous knowledge to redevelop seeds for the purpose of growing nutritious, culturally relevant food.