Ohontsiawakon: The Land is Held

Ohontsiawakon: The Land is Held

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September 28, 2013
 

Kanetohare explains the meaning of Ohontsiawakon, otherwise known as the Aionwatha Belt, 5 Nations Belt and Hiawatha Belt. He details the core values of the Haudenosaunee, the founding of the league, and how this agreement pertains to lands.

Presented by the Ronathahon:ni Cultural Center, Akwesasne Mohawk Territory.

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