Iroquois Confederacy

Seneca ,Mohawk , Cayuga ,Oneida , Onondaga. (click spacebar to go to next slide)

By: Reesespeanutbuttercup

Roles of Women

The roles of women are very inportant. For example the Clan Mothers were very respected, because they chose the Hoyaneh and sat behind they in council. The Other role that all women have is womens council. Who advised the Clan mothers (as well as Mens Council)of what the Hoyaneh were doing.

Definitions

Clans : a clan was an idea by the peace maker he found out how everyone was related though the mothers side the clan were named after animals. Ex. Wolf clan Bear clan Peace Maker: made peace with the 5 Nations. Buried all the weapons under the biggest tree (tree of peace) eagle on top of the tree to watch over the 5 nations. Also the roots reached all the nations to connect them together in peace.

Structure of Iroquois Confederacy

1.Older Brothers
Seneca & Mohawk Reach consensus.

2.Younger Brothers
Cayuga & Oneida Reach consensus Until consensus is reached

3. The Keepers of Fire

Onondaga Give a judgment
If all nations agree

If Onondaga do not confirm the decision

Structure of Iroquois Confederacy

Womens and mens council advise clan mothers The clan Mothers choose and advise Hoyaneh (chief) Clan Mothers are usually the oldest (wisest) in the clan Hoyaneh represent their clan (more than one Hoyaneh for each clan)

Structure of Iroquois Confederacy

Mohawk Council

3 Hoyaneh

3 Hoyaneh

3 Clan Mothers
3 Hoyaneh
Womens council Mens council

3 Clan Mothers
Womens Council Mens Council

3 Clan Mothers

Wolf Clan

Womens Council Mens council

Turtle Clan

Bear Clan

Structure of Iroquois Confederacy

Mohawk 9 Hoyaneh
Onondaga 14 Hoyaneh
Cayuga 10 Hoyaneh

Seneca 8 Hoyaneh

Grand Council 50 Hoyaneh

Oneida 9 Hoyaneh

Number of Hoyaneh doesnt matter because they all come to consensus. ( Consensus: where everyone's opinion is heard. They don't go forward till everyone has agreed.) The Iroquois confederacy believed that everyone should get a say and not be left out thats why they used consensus.

Wampum Belts

Wampums are usually a belt or string made of beads Wampums record important historical events, like treaties with Europeans or the Iroquois Confederacy. (Picture underneath) Wampum belts were used at ceremonies and in council. They used symbols to transfer a message. It was almost like a contract with pictures.

Why is this important the government to day?

Because the idea of consensus is used in government today in a moderate version. Also the Hoyaneh is represent their clan but now MLAs represent their constituent.

Quiz Time!

Were you paying attention because here we go. Is the Hoyaneh chosen by the people? False: He is chosen by the Clan Mother Older Brothers reach consensus first. True How many Hoyaneh are in the Grand Council? 50 Who created the Iroquois Confederacy? The peace maker Does Wampum mean Belt? False: it is usually a belt because it was easy to carry around,

References
www.ganondagan.org/wampum.html Taking Part in our Democracy Maria Tyerman (2008) Nelson Ltd. Tronto,Ontario http://www.sixnationsindianmuseum.com/art.html http://grimshaw4thgrade.pbworks.com/w/page/38567 927/Research%20Topic%20Suggestions http://questgarden.com/53/52/5/070718094708/index. htm