We learned many fascinating things during our visit to the

 Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY

Mike Tarbell, a Mohawk from the Turtle Clan, showing a tool used by the Iroquois.

 

He spoke to the students about archeology, the tools of the Iroquois, food and traditions, and family life.

 

Creating one of a kind bracelets from glass beads

]used in the Iroquois culture

 

 

 

 

Having fun learning through interactive activities

 

 

 

 

 

Are there “13 Moons on Turtle’s Back?”  Count and find out!

 

 

 

The Hiawatha Belt made from Wampum

How to say "Bear" in each of the six Iroquois languages

 

Tools and other items used by the Iroquois

 

 

 

The Mohawk 500 years ago, before the Europeans arrived 

 

The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Flag represents the original five Iroquois nations that were united in peace by the Peacemaker. The five nations include: Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Mohawk and Oneida. The pine tree symbol in the middle represents a White Pine. If you look at a White Pine you will notice that the needles are clustered in groups of five.

Students created their own illustrations of the Haudenosaunee Flag.