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FACTS

Ononda'ge'gah = People of the Hills

Hiawatha made the first wampum
Tadodaho had snakes in his hair until he accepted the Great Peace
The Tree of Peace is planted at Onondaga
Leaders: 14 Chiefs and 13 Clan Mothers
Onondaga are the Wampum Keepers 
Onondaga are the Fire Keepers (home of the Grand Council) 

VIDEOS 


Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address by Ms. F. Jacques and Riley 
Haudenosaunee or Iroquois  by Ms. D. Waterman and Sydney
What is Wampum? by Mr. B. Powless and Jonaca
Daily Life at Onondaga  by Mrs. J. Powless and Haeñhyahoñhna’
Recording History Through Oral Tradition by Ms. N. Powless and Carson 

 
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