@recycldstardust: The @Empire State Building is one of the most iconic and recognizable buildings in the world. It is beloved by locals and as a must see tourist destination. For nearly 100 years it has stood as a monument and symbol of New York City life and history. But did you know, native Mohawk iron workers contributed to its construction! In the late 19th and early 20th century, Kanienʼkehá꞉ka, Mohawk (Haudenosaunee), ironworkers from Kahnawake, Akwesasne, and Six Nations territories heavily contributed to creating some of the most iconic buildings in our modern day New York skyline. Known for their fearlessness, the Mohawk Ironworkers were nick named “Skywalkers”. These “Riveting Gangs” worked on The Empire State Building “Tiotenonhsáte” (The Tall House) along side Irish and Italian immigrants. They did so without modern day hardnesses, hard hats, or other safety regulations. Construction took place during the great depression with workers completing 4 ½ stories per week. Notable Skywalkers who worked on the Empire State Building: Paul Tekatsitsianeken Kelly Joe Jocks Peter Skaronhiati Stacey Orvis Oroniakete Diabo Anges Mitchell Joeseph Delisle Peter Sakaronhiotane Rice Michael Standup Gordon Day Maynard Paul Henry Laborgne John Patton Peter Cross John Oakes Mike Smoke Craig Cree Peter David Abram Gray Bill Sears Freddie Mitchell Bill Cook John Jacobs Angus Adams Wearing @nativedivacreationsInc @SACRD ⚡️ THNDR #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativetiktoks #IndigenousTikTok #nativefamily #esbvip

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Thursday 05 November 2026 06:36:44 GMT