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What does the name MOHAWK mean?

The name means “People of the Flint.” The Mohawk are also called “Keepers of the Eastern Door” since they're the easternmost nation in Haudenosaunee territory.

Which game did the Haudenosaunee create and play?

Four hundred years ago, explorers to Haudenosaunee territory saw the game of lacrosse being played.

Hoyaneh means "Caretakers of the Peace". They were chosen and advised by their Clan Mothers. Each nation had several Hoyaneh. What do we call Hoyaneh's today?

We call them chiefs.

What role did the Pine Tree Chiefs play?

These chiefs showed special abilities or had an interest in public affairs.

What does SENECA mean?

Means “People of the Great Hill.” The Seneca are also known as “Keepers of the Western Door.”

When a couple got married, did they move into the husband's longhouse or the wife's longhouse?

The husband moved into his wife’s family’s longhouse. Though men moved into their wives’ homes, they did not change their clans.

Who was responsible for building the longhouses?

Men were responsible for building longhouses and the entire community participated in their construction.

What does the name ONONDAGA mean?

(on-nen-DA-ga) means “People of the Hills.”The Onondaga are also called “Keepers of the Central Fire.” Are considered the capital of the Confederacy.

True or False. Both female and male children grew up listening to the adults discuss issues and learned about how discussions were made. Both men and women played an active role in their society.

True! Children witnessed and learned how problems were resolved by watching the adults.

When did the Haudenosaunee celebrate the Mid-Winter Festival?

Late January or early February. This Festival involves giving thanks for the gifts of the past year and preparing for the New Year.

How did the Haudenosaunee split up a calendar year?

The calendar is measured on a lunar cycle of thirteen months.

What are the clans names after?

The clans are names after animals and birds.

In the 1600s, a typical Haudenosaunee village consisted of how many people?

There were between two hundred and three thousand people.

What are the four main responsibilities of a clan mother?

1) Make all the major decisions that affect the clan. 2)Assign names to people in her clan. 3) Nominate the male leader of the clan. 4) Ensure all are fed

True or false. Men's Councils included all the men in a clan. They met and came to a consensus on issues.

True! Just like the women of the clans, they advised the Clan Mothers.

What does TUSCARORA mean?

The name means “The Shirt Wearing People.”

What role did the War Chief's play?

In war time, these chiefs had to gather warriors to fight.

True or False. The woman's councils built a consensus on evolving issues and advised the Clan Mothers.

True! They played a key role in their society.

What was the Hoyaneh greatest responsibility?

It was knowing and keeping the Great Law of Peace. They also fulfilled their role in ceremonies and the Grand Council.

Before European contact, the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents of a clan lived together in what type of structure?

Longhouse

When do The Haudenosaunee hold the The Maple Festival?

It is celebrated to honor the sap that flows each year from maple trees. This normally happens in March and the sap was also used as a medicine.

What does CAYUGA mean?

"People of the Great Swamp"

What does the name ONEIDA mean?

(o-NY-da) or Onayotekaono, which means “People of the Standing Stone.”

Who was in charge of the clan?

The clan mother. She made sure everything ran smoothly.

What does the word MATRILINEAL mean?

This means they follow the line of descent of the mother. Children belong to their mother’s clan.