Birds of the Six Nations
Birds of the Haudenosaunee offers an immersive exploration of the birds central to the Iroquois Confederacy's cultural and spiritual heritage. It highlights the bald eagle, blue heron, hawk, and snipe. Each of these birds plays a distinct role in the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, symbolizing some of the distinct clans present. These clans represent family, specifically kinship ties that transcend geographical and tribe borders. From a broader context, birds (and animals) are sacred to Iroquois lore, embodying Haudenosaunee's relationship with nature and emphasizing their inherent respect towards all living things.
