No major decision was made without full participation.

Participation of every dodem.

They made decisions based on the Great Law of peace and had many responsibilities.

They often used the land as a safe place where they can store food and gather resources for later use.

They would only take the things that their family would need to survive.

The Anishinaabe believe that the Creator gifted the clan system to maintain society order on Earth. Each clan has roles, talents, and responsibilities to contribute to the overall wellbeing of their entire nation.

The Haudenosaunee structured their society around the clan system.

They would gather fish, wild rice, and hunt in forest.

Painting tools and sewing needles were made of bone. While copper was made into fish hooks and needles.

They used clubs made out of stone,spiked clubs,war clubs and carved clubs and bows and arrows.

Snares and deadfalls were used to trap animals for food while bows, spears and knives were used to kill animals and gather rescorces.

Agriculture and hunting were the two main ways they got food from the land. They used lots of different things to make traps.

Hunting ,fishing and making weapons.

Provide food, shelter and clothing.

Men were in charge of hunting, trading, and decided the things about wars.

They handed down their identity and followed the mother's line.

Life-givers and the caretakers of life.

In charge of farming, family and the property.