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Chapter 1 - SS
Social S.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Saquama | Leader of Mi'kmaq |
| Council Of Elders | Group of respected people that choosed and advise Mi'kmaq people. |
| Hunting Grounds | A region for hunting |
| Nomadic | People moved seasonally which allowed them to make a best use of resources of their land. |
| Dodem | A clan of Anishinabe |
| Ogimauh | A leader of Anishinabe |
| Consensus | Agreement by everyone |
| Wampum Belt | Shell beads woven into belts or strings used to record treaties and other agreements among different nations. |
| Midewin Society | Men and women who had some special gifts as spiritual leaders and healers. |
| Clan Mothers | Female leaders in Haudenosaunee society |
| Hoyaneh | A Haudenosaunee leader |
| Great Law Of Peace | A constituation of Haudenosaudee confederecy |
| Alliance | A agreement among a group of nations to act together to support each other's interest. |
| Wigwam | Building made poles and sheets of bark |
| Government | A group of people that makes decisions for a community |
| Longhouse | A traditional dwelling/house of Iroqois |
| 1st Nations | First Nations is a term used to describe Indigenous peoples in Canada who are not Métis or Inuit. |
| Symbol Of Great White Pine Tree | Commitment of Haudenosaudee to peace |