The Two Row Wampum, known as Teiohate Kaswenta in the Mohawk language, tells the story of an agreement between Indigenous people and the Dutch. The agreement is founded upon the respectful co‐existence of two different nations.
The 6 Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy | Britannica
The Iroquois Confederacy of upper New York state and southeastern Canada is often characterized as the world’s oldest participatory democracy. Learn more about the Native American peoples who made up this influential body.
The Two Row Wampum Treaty, also known as Guswenta or Kaswentha and as the Tawagonshi Agreement of 1613 or the Tawagonshi Treaty, is a mutual treaty agreement, made in 1613 between representatives of the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee and representatives of the Dutch government in what is now upstate New York. The agreement is considered by the Haudenosaunee to be the basis of all of their subsequent treaties with European and North American governments, and the citizens of those nations, including the Covenant Chain treaty with the British in 1677 and the Treaty of Canandaigua with the United States in 1794.
The Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk people) are the Keepers of the Eastern Door of the Haudenosaunee – The People of the Longhouse. Settlers call them the Iroquois. The six nations of the Hauden…
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we take a look at Kandiaronk, the legendary Wendat strategist whose brilliant critique of European society helped...
Aboriginal peoples have consistently responded to and actively resisted against unilateral, top-down imposition of government policies that impact their rights and title. We have grouped together several key examples of these actions and initiatives in this section entitled Community and Politics. In order to aid your understanding of these topics, we also recommend visiting our […]
To appreciate Anishinabek leadership, it must be understood within the context of its creation and how it has evolved. It is both difficult and perhaps inappropriate to try to represent a worldview in a few short paragraphs, and I apologize in advance if anyone is offended by this attempt. The following paraphrases an interview with Elder Fred Kelly, some of his writings, the notes of Wilson Ashkewe, and other lessons I’ve learned over time.
In the beginning, the Great Spirit placed the four colours of humankind in the four directions. Each colour was given the special gifts of life,
Traditional Governance Systems approaches to governance are ones that are led by local indigenous knowledge in collaborative and participatory processes.
Internationalization of Indigenous Rights and Governance | Six Nations Polytechnic
May 31, 2013 - Wilfrid Laurier University, Six Nations Polytechnic, and the University of Saskatchewan collaborated on a research project on the Internationalization of Indigenous Rights and Governance. This project is funded by a research grant from the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) to study the impact of international institutions and global governance documents in promoting legislative protection and culture survival for Indigenous peoples.
Susan M. Hill, Associate Professor, the University of Toronto teaches the history of wampum belts and the treaties they represent. Filmed at Six Nations Poly...
Treaty Relations and Two Row Companion - Conversations in Cultural Fluency #5
This video was created to accompany a series of lectures produced by Deyohaha:ge and Six Nations Polytechnic, with Thru the Red Door. Website: http://www.snp...
Two Row Wampum Conversation in Cultural Fluency #5
Conversations in Cultural Fluency Lecture Series #5Guest speakers for this conversation include Bob Antone, Rick Hill, Sue Hill & Rick MontureDeyohahá:ge: In...
Chief Oren Lyons - The Roots of American Democracy | Bioneers
Iroquois elder and global indigenous leader Oren Lyons describes the authentic origins of the U.S. Constitution in the ancient Iroquois “Great League of Peac...
Hodinohso:ni Governance & the Great Law of Peace Conversation in Cultural Fluency #4
Conversations in Cultural Fluency Lecture Series #4Guest speakers for this conversation include Jamie Jacobs & Jock Hill.Deyohahá:ge: Indigenous Knowledge Ce...
Food Security & Three Sisters Sustainability Conversation in Cultural Fluency #3
Conversations in Cultural Fluency Lecture Series #3Guest speakers for this conversation include Jane Mt Pleasant, Kitty R Lynn & Chandra Maracle.Deyohahá:ge:...
Hodinohso:ni Ecological Knowledge & the Dish with One Spoon Conversation in Cultural Fluency#2
Conversations in Cultural Fluency Lecture Series #2Guest speakers for this conversation include Dan Longboat, Neil Patterson Jr., & Sheri LongboatDeyohahá:ge...
