Faithkeepers play an important role in Haudenosaunee society:
People responsible for ensuring that our ceremonies are still being performed, hold a great responsibility in the community. These men and women are commonly called “Faith Keepers”. These people refer to the seasons and the lunar calendar to decide on when our ceremonies are to take place.
Under each Clan Mother are two Faith Keeper positions, one for a female relative and one for a male relative. The female title is Kaié:ri niioríwake Iakoteríhonton and the male title is Kaié:ri niioríwake Roterihonton. It is their role to promote ceremonial ways and uphold Haudenosaunee culture.
