2000-168, 22 minutes, 2018 This episode will look at how the Mohawk language has survived in the community of Kahnawake, Quebec, in an urban setting and surrounded by two influential European languages.  It is the story of the legendary Mohawk ironworkers who preserved the Mohawk language for over a century...

2000-167, 22 minutes, 2018 Female Mohawk ironworkers are shattering stereotypes that the trade is solely a “man’s job.” Tiffany Johnson is ready to prove she isn’t afraid of heights or some heavy lifting on her first day of the Akwesasne apprenticeship-training program. Retired ironworker Janice Albany reflects on her days...

2000-166, 22 minutes, 2018 John Squires has been in the business for over 40 years as a connector, and there are no signs of stopping him any time soon. As a veteran ironworker, John is indispensable on a job site, offering his years of wisdom to the next generation. Request

2000-165 22 minutes, 2018 Leaving home to follow the work has long been an ironwork tradition known as “booming out.” A team of Mohawks booms out thousands of miles away from home, to a Saskatchewan potash mine where they construct rigs rivaling the size of major skyscrapers. The paydays for...

2000-164, 22 minutes, 2018 Six Nations of the Grand River is the largest First Nations reserve in Canada, so it is home to a lot of ironworkers, and ironworking lore. Historian Rick Hill recounts the history of Mohawk ironworkers, from the construction of longhouses, to the “boom out” to New...

2000-163, 22 minutes, 2018 Ironwork is one of the most dangerous and physically demanding jobs in the world, so the health and safety of the workers are paramount to the job’s success. Hayden Hemlock, an ironworker for over 40 years, retired after facing an injury. Now, Hayden spends his days...

2000-162, 22 minutes, 2018 The Seaway International Bridge, a US-Canada border crossing connecting Akwesasne to Cornwall was maintained by Mohawks, and is now being dismantled by Mohawks. The crew mourns the loss of their superintendent, and legendary ironworker, Angus Adams who passed away suddenly during the job. But Angus’s legacy...

2000-161, 22 minutes, 2018 The Hill Brothers, Mike, Gary and Rodney, have over 80 years of ironworking experience between them. Family is key in the ironwork business, with the brothers following in their father’s footsteps, and their families supporting them every day on the job, and off. After facing a...

2000-160, 22 minutes, 2018 New York City became the most popular area to “boom out” for Mohawk Ironworkers in the 1920s, where they helped build the skyline and some of the most famous structures in history. Learn about “Little Caughnawaga,” the name given to Brooklyn, a second home to Mohawk...

2000-159, 22 minutes, 2018 Kahnawake’s own Albert Stalk began as most ironworkers do, by picking up the trade from his father, but he would soon become world renowned for his daring feats. He earned the nickname “Eiffel Al” for being the first person to ever climb Paris’ Eiffel Tower without...