“The Haudenosaunee Confederacy’s way of life has shaped our people, intertwining within our daily lives and guiding us to this day. As Haudenosaunee people, we demonstrate that it’s possible to embrace our traditions while thriving in the non-Native world on a daily basis. Our goal is to share the matrilineal teachings that ground us so that others can benefit and thrive as well. These are teachings of balance and reciprocity among people and all living beings that work in all aspects of life.” 

“If we don’t tell them, how will they know?”

“In May of 2023, Mohawk Bear Clan Mother Louise Herne held the Mother of Nations Alliance gathering. That convening of powerful Indigenous and non-Indigenous women changemakers inspired us to bring Haudenosaunee matrilineal knowledge to academia and to the public. We acknowledged this critical moment in our world and the necessity to share what we know about the important role of women to return balance in our connection to Mother Earth, and for everyone’s survival.”