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Iroquois Indians
The Iroquois or Haudenosaunee “People of the Longhouse" occupied the area of upstate New York long before the arrival of the Europeans. Questions about them or any of the nine clans of the Iroquois confederacy go here.
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Yes, Birch Bark was used to cover Canoes, and to make Shelters.
What does wingato mean in Iroquois?
Nothing, since it is not a word in any of the Iroquoian languages.
What was the Iroquois division of labor like?
The division of labor in a typical Iroquois village was
- Women sowed the fields, select leaders, gather nuts and berries, and cook the food
- Men were responsible for hunting/fishing, trading, and fighting battles
Those were just some of the division of labor facts.
What effect did the formation of the Iroquois league have on its members?
The effect it had on its member was Fighting, Not getting along.
Where outsiders welcome to join the Iroquois league?
Yes, the Iroquois brought outsiders into their tribes to replace members who had died from violence or illness.
What is the best utensil to use to stir a hot mixture while cooking?
um. it depends on what your cooking . If your cooking just regular soup or things like that just use a wooden spoon . You can get those from Walmart,Target,Kohls,Ikea. etc.
Why did the Iroquois thank the deer they killed?
They thanked it because they thought the spirit always gave them meals.
Who is Jigonsasee from the Iroquis?
Jigonsasee was a powerful Iroquoian female leader, of the people of the Longhouse tribe, from New York & New England area around 1400 A.D.
She was responsable for the defeat of the Marquis de Denonville a decorated war hero of King Louis XIV.
What was the role of the Iroquois leaders?
During the French and Indian War, the Iroquois sided with the British against the French and their Algonquin allies, both traditional enemies of the Iroquois. The Iroquois hoped that aiding the British would also bring favors after the war
Who Owned The Crops in the Iroquois culture?
In Iroquois culture, crops were typically owned collectively by the community rather than by individual families. The concept of communal farming was rooted in their matrilineal society, where women, particularly those in the clan, played a central role in agriculture and decision-making regarding crops. The women cultivated and tended to the fields, and the produce was shared among the community, emphasizing cooperation and mutual support. This collective approach underscored the Iroquois values of interdependence and sustainability.
