Underwater Panther Coalition and Opus 40 present a celebration and benefit for The Akwesasne Freedom School (Mohawk Nation), featuring music by Theresa "Bear" Fox, Akwesasne Women Singers, Tom Porter , Dangerbird Records recording artist Hataałii (Diné), Sky Protector, and youth from the Akwesasne Freedom School performing Smoke and Hoop dances. Indigenous artists from Akwesasne will also have works for sale. The Akwesasne Freedom School (AFS) emerged as a center of Mohawk cultural resurgence in 1979 and continues to play a critical role in revitalizing a rich and diverse language and culture within the community of Akwesasne. It is a model of self-determination and best practices in language and cultural revitalization.