Oct 7 - 9:00 am
Oct 7 - 3:00 pm
Description
This workshop will examine the philosophical underpinnings of Hodinohsó:ni thought. Understanding the central tenets of Hodinohsó:ni philosophy is essential to Hodinohsó:ni citizenship. This philosophy informs how the Hodinohsó:ni used their ancient and spiritual knowledge to construct a society based on peace and universal justice.
Dates: Monday, October 7, 2019
Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Seneca Room, Six Nations campus (2160 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0)
Workshop Fee: $50.00 (includes morning refreshments and catered lunch)
Registration
- Complete your registration form online by clicking on the workshop of choice or by clicking on the workshop from the Events page.
- Registrations are not considered complete until workshop fees are paid. See Payments section for how to pay your workshop fee.
- Students must be 18 years or older to register.
- Limited spaces are available within each of the classes
Payments
- Payment must be received 3 business days after registration to reserve your seat within the class.
- Students can pay their workshop fee at the Six Nations Campus reception office. Cash, credit, and debit are accepted.
- Payment can be made by phone by calling the Six Nations reception office with a credit card or Visa Debit.
- Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
- Refund requests must be made by contacting Stevie.Jonathan@snpolytechnic.com before the workshop date. Refund requests will not be honoured after the workshop date(s).
Workshop Objectives
Participants will be able to understand and make connections to modern-day peacebuilding by learning and discussing the philosophies associated with:
- The Hodinohsó:ni Creation Story
- The Ganohonyok- The Thanksgiving address
- The Gayenshragowa- The Great Law of Peace
- The Peacemakers Journey
- Treaty making and Indigenous Law
Workshop Agenda
Time |
Topic |
Objectives |
Readings/Assignments |
9:00 |
Opening |
Ganohonyok and brief translation |
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9:15 |
Review of agenda |
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9:30 |
The Ganohonyok-The words that come before all else
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Understanding the protocols and the reasons why we begin in this manner Understanding the philosophy of putting our minds together |
Readings: The Opening Address |
10:30 |
Break (10 min) |
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10:45 |
The Creation Story |
Understanding the Hodinohsó:ni origin story The philosophy of an interdependent existence |
Readings: The Creation Story |
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Gayenshragowa-The Great law |
The power of the good mind |
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12:00 |
Lunch (60 mins) |
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1:00 |
Gayenshragowa-The Great law (Cont’d) |
The Peacemaker’s Journey The values and principles of universal peace and justice The roles, duties, and obligations for self, clan, and Nation |
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2:00 |
Break (10 min) |
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2:10 |
Nation-building as Indigenous and Allies-Living the Two Row Wampum |
Codifying Indigenous Law Working towards peace The good mind in action |
Readings: Thoughts of Peace: The great law |
3:00 |
Closing |
Ganohonyok |
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