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Viewpoints on ways to make decisions (Hoyenah (Their roles were... (But he…
Viewpoints on ways to make decisions
Clan mothers
Leaders in the clan
Oldest in the clan
Most respected
Clan Mother’s today have the same amount of respect as they did in the past.
The Great Law of Peace gave the clan mother ownership of the chieftainship title.
Responsible for …
Clans welfare
Maintaining harmony through the clan
Keeping the balance throughout the clan and nations
Passing the title on
Woman relative that was thought to be best for the role
Could be…
Sisters
Her daughters
Keeping the balance throughout the clan and nations
Went to the Grand Council
Used consensus from problems that involve all of the nations
Played part by…
Letting the woman and men council advise them
Selecting the Hoyaneh
Could replace the Hoyaneh
When choosing a Hoyaneh, Clan Mother’s have to look for…
Honesty and kind-heartedness
Ability to think clearly
Knowledge of traditional ceremonies
Loyalty to family
Ability to uphold the Great Law
Ability to represent the people fairly
Ability to withstand criticism
Children
Did not participate in decision making
But they participated in council (Both men and women) meetings
They listened so they will...
Learned how decisions are made because
In the future
They will contribute to decision making
Men and Women Councils
Men
Discussed issues
Advised the Clan mothers
Came to consensus
Women
Discussed issues
Came to consensus
Advised the Clan mothers
Hoyenah
Were of great respect
Their roles were...
Making decisions for their nation
Used Consensus
Represented the Nation and Clan in Grand Council
But he may lose his position by...
Committing serious crimes
Refusing to attend meetings of the Grand Council
Not listening to and representing views of people
Disobeying the Great Law
Not acting with the welfare of the people in mind
Were chosen by...
Clan mothers
Which also...
Advised Hoyaneh
Were formerly part of men’s council
Chose Hoyaneh