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Kateri Tekakwitha

17th‑century Mohawk Catholic saint, first Indigenous saint of North America (1656–1680)

  • Fame54.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia11.5K
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Lived 1656–1680, aged 24Canada
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  • Era
    1656–1680
    Aged 24
Summary
Updated 2026-06-16

Kateri Tekakwitha, given the name Tekakwitha (Tekaouïta, baptized as Catherine, known as Lily of the Mohawks and Protectress of Canada, also as Geneviève of New France/ Geneviève of Canada, was a Mohawk/Algonquin young woman when she converted to Catholicism. Committing to live as a virgin, she became known for her devotion to Jesus Christ, diligent work ethic, and dedicated prayers for her fellow Native people. She was canonized in 2012, the first Native American saint.

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