33 min

03 Family Matters Iroquois History and Legends

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The Six Nations are further broken down into clans.  Clans are represented by certain animals.  The purpose is not to divide a nation but in fact to bring about unity and help in times of mourning.  Join us as we learn how clans were a benefit to everyone in Iroquoia.
Sources-
How the Clans were Chosen - Oneida Nation Oral History
Iroquoia: The Development of a Native World: Iroquois & Their Neighbors by William Engelbrecht and Caleb Rector
GAYANASHAGOWA (The Great Law of Peace) - Haudenosaunee Constitiution

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The Six Nations are further broken down into clans.  Clans are represented by certain animals.  The purpose is not to divide a nation but in fact to bring about unity and help in times of mourning.  Join us as we learn how clans were a benefit to everyone in Iroquoia.
Sources-
How the Clans were Chosen - Oneida Nation Oral History
Iroquoia: The Development of a Native World: Iroquois & Their Neighbors by William Engelbrecht and Caleb Rector
GAYANASHAGOWA (The Great Law of Peace) - Haudenosaunee Constitiution

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min

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