Walter Benedict was born and raised in Akwesasne. He’s 81 now, but when he was 17, like many of his peers, he went into ironworking. Benedict spent years travelling the country, from Texas to North ...

Ironworking is often death-defying work. Many Mohawk residents of the North Country spent their careers perched on iron beams high in the sky,... Oct 28, 2019 — Ironworking is often death-defying work ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. If you think the trades are just for men, think again. And ...