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Iroquois Confederacy (Clan Mothers (make most of the decisions, respected,…
Iroquois Confederacy
Clan Mothers
make most of the decisions
respected
elect the hoyeneh
oldest woman
on the matrinal side of the family
they named the people of the clan
they can install or remove a male chief
Chiefs
have to get permission from a clan mother
Elected by clan mother
also known as hoyeneh
they are males
hoyeneh means care taker of peace
Grand Council
they decide the positions
Clan mothers & chiefs are apart of the council
50 chiefs
five representing each nation
also known as 6 nations confederacy council
7th Generation
present day decisions based on what will happen in 7 generations
ancient Iroquois philosophy