For decades until the 1970's. Alcoa, Reynolds, and General Motors released toxic chemicals into the St. Lawrence River. Just up river from the Akwesasne Mohawk territory, a lawsuit more than 20 years old resulted in a settlement to restore habitat and wildlife thus creating the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration program. Onkwarihwashon'a is brought to you by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.