This workshop will explore aspects of Haudenosaunee matriarchal society, and discuss how the roles and participation of Indigenous women in Haudenosaunee civilizations is an enactment and embodiment of peacebuilding. This workshop also explores how Haudenosaunee civilization is structured upon equity and equality of all, which is a critical element of how peacebuilding may be implemented today. Themes of connectedness, dialogue, acceptance, peace, love, and transformation in Hodinohsó:ni cultural stories will also be discussed.
Workshop Objectives
Participants will be able to understand and make connections to present day peacebuilding efforts by learning about and discussing:
- Women’s roles in Hodinohsó:ni narratives, including the Creation Story, the Gayenshragowa, The Story of the Fatherless Boy, and Ganohonyohk
- Roles, duties and responsibilities within Haudenosaunee society
- Haudenosaunee philosophies of acceptance and non-interference
- The values and principles of a Haudenosaunee matriarchal society
- Understanding oppression and marginalization
- Moving towards liberation and empowerment
Dates: Monday, October 28, 2019
Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Seneca Room, Six Nations campus (2160 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0)
Workshop Fee: $50.00 (includes morning refreshments and catered lunch)
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- Registrations are not considered complete until workshop fees are paid. See Payments section for how to pay your workshop fee.
- Students must be 18 years or older to register.
- Limited spaces are available within each of the classes
- Payment must be received 3 business days after registration to reserve your seat within the class.
- Students can pay their workshop fee at the Six Nations Campus reception office. Cash, credit, and debit are accepted.
- Payment can be made by phone by calling the Six Nations reception office with a credit card or Visa Debit.
- Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
- Refund requests must be made by contacting Stevie.Jonathan@snpolytechnic.com before the workshop date. Refund requests will not be honoured after the workshop date(s).
Time
Topic
Objectives
Readings/Assignments
9:00
Opening
Ganohonyok and brief translation
9:15
Review of agenda
9:30
Women in the Hodinohsó:ni Creation Story
Exploring the roles of women in the Hodinohso:ni Creation Story
Exploring the importance of kinship and familial connections
Presentation:
Selected Excerpts:
- The Myth of the Earthgrasper
10:30
Break (10 min)
10:45
Jikonsaseh and the Gayenseragowa
Exploring the participation of Haudenosaunee women in peacebuilding processes
Exploring expected roles, responsibiliites & duties of Haudenosaunee citizens
Presentation:
Selected Excerpts:
- Concerning the League
- Video Clip: Roles & Responsibilities of Chiefs & Clanmothers
12:00
Lunch (60 mins)
1:00
The Indian Act
The Introduction of Western Patriarchy
Real property rights on Reserves in Canada
The over-representation of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls
Readings:
- I Give You Back: Indigenous Women Writing to Survive
- Introduction to Indigenous Women: The State of Our Nations
2:00
Break (10 min)
2:10
Ongoing Empowerment
The roots of feminism and the strength of Indigenous women
Guarding peace and restoring balance
Goodmindedness in action
Readings:
- Political Outsider and Lawbreaker
3:00
Closing
Ganohonyok