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
- 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
Time
Topic
Objectives
Readings/Assignments
9:00
Opening
Ganohonyok and brief translation
9:15
Review of agenda
9:30
The Ganohonyok-The words that come before all else
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)
10:45
The Creation Story
Understanding the Hodinohsó:ni origin story
The philosophy of an interdependent existence
Readings:
The Creation Story
Gayenshragowa-The Great law
The power of the good mind
12:00
Lunch (60 mins)
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
2:00
Break (10 min)
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