15. Mohawk
The Mohawk, esteemed as the “Keepers of the Eastern Door” within the Iroquois Confederacy, have long been influential in trade and diplomacy throughout the Northeast. Their legacy extends into the modern era, with many Mohawk renowned as high-steel construction workers on New York City’s iconic skyscrapers. The Mohawk continue to uphold their traditions and play a vital role in both Native and urban communities.
