We have one of the few traditional governments in North America, the Kaianere’kó:wa – Great Law of Peace. We are six different nations of people united under that law.
We live a Contemporary Lifestyle and are not frozen in the past.
Important thing #2
We apply our cultural principles to the realities of the modern world and can absorb new traditions on our own terms.
We continue to maintain our Culture.
Important thing #3
Our culture is our way of life as described by the Original Instructions, the Great Law of Peace and the Gáíwi:yo:h (Good Message of Sganyodaiyo’ – Handsome Lake, the Seneca prophet).
We have our own World View.
Important thing #4
We are connected to a living earth and a spiritual universe. We have sacred duties to fulfill.
We continue to live on portions of our Original Territories.
Important thing #5
Our lands were never conquered by outsiders. We never consented to American or Canadian authority over our territories.
